Celeb chefs Jose Duarte, Ming Tsai, Joanne Chang, Karen Akunowicz and Jasper White were among nearly 30 Boston-area chefs who participated in Joslin Diabetes Center’s 12th annual A Taste of Ginger event, which raised about $300,000 for Joslin’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI). Over 400 supporters and foodies gathered at the beautiful MFA for a Read More…
Although Chef Jose Duarte, owner and executive chef at Taranta in Boston’s North End, does not suffer from diabetes, he approaches food with those affected by diabetes in mind; his wife was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in 2006 and as a Latino, he understands he himself is also at a high risk of developing diabetes Read More…
Despite the frigid cold on Sunday night, hundreds came out for the 9th Annual CityFeast benefit, “Dining Out to Conquer Diabetes.” Former Mayor Thomas Menino and wife Angela joined the crowd at Antico Forno, the North End home base for CityFeast founder Carla Agrippino Gomes. “I am a diabetic and this disease is our modern-day Read More…
Head chef representative Jose Duarte of Taranta in the North End will participate in the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s 5th annual “Chefs for the Cure” charity event on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at The Residences at W Boston. “Chefs for the Cure” is an exclusive culinary tasting-style event which gives Read More…
Hundreds of diners came out to help fight diabetes on Sunday night as part of the 2013 CityFeast. This is the first year the event has expanded beyond the North End to feature 12 restaurants for High Hopes Fund at Joslin Diabetes Center. The first seating of the night saw Boston officials participating including Mayor Read More…
News release from the Joslin Diabetes Center: North End chef Jose Duarte did not know much about diabetes until 6 years ago when his wife Anna was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes while pregnant with their son Diego. The Taranta gourmet and his wife quickly learned all they could about the condition to ensure a healthy Read More…
Taranta’s Chef Jose Duarte was honored with the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Business Partner Promise Award Aug. 8 in Boston. Chef Duarte was recognized for his leadership and service in the community and for 4 years of commitment and dedication participating in Chefs for Cure, event that takes place once Read More…
From the North End’s Hanover St., Taranta’s Chef, Jose Duarte, participated in this weekend’s 4th Annual “Chefs for the Cure” Tasting Event, presented by The Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The event featured terrific food and a great crowd, making for a huge success overall. Photo, from left to right: Chef Read More…
News from the North End’s Taranta Restaurant: Head chef representative Jose Duarte of Taranta in the North End will participate in the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s 4th annual “Chefs for the Cure” charity event on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at The Viking Center in Westwood, MA. “Chefs for the Cure” Read More…
In the final excerpt of the Chronicle TV5 episode on Hanover St., Taranta Restaurant is featured with Chef Jose Duarte’s Peruvian-Italian cuisine. Taranta is introducing quick-response (QR) squid ink fish monitoring and green, environmentally friendly technology. Taranta Restaurant – 210 Hanover Street Boston, MA 02113, 617-720-0052 More at the Chronicle website. View previous excerpts of Read More…
Marcal kicked off their Small Steps for Big Change Awards program that will honor hometown heroes. To kick-off the program, Marcal has identified five hometown heroes who embody the spirit of the Small Steps for Big Change Awards program to act as judges.
One of these heroes is Jose Duarte, chef and owner of Taranta in the North End. His green restaurant is focused on sustainability by regularly composting, using vegetable oil as a source of fuel and even ensuring the bathrooms use paper products made from 100% recycled paper. He’s been able to marry his passion for food and the environment through Taranta.
