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Holiday Toy Drive in Memory of Mark F. Frattaroli to Benefit Italian Home for Children

Filippo Ristorante, Lucia Ristorante and Ducali Pizzeria & Bar are holding their 3rd Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the Italian Home for Children, in honor of Mark F. Frattaroli. The poster below highlights the 2012 toy and school wish list. Unwrapped items can be dropped off in the North End at Filippo’s or Ducali’s Read More…

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Frattaroli Family Celebrates 35 Years at Lucia Ristorante on Hanover Street

Reminiscing about 35 years at Lucia Ristorante, the Frattaroli family hosted a grand celebration on Hanover Street on Wednesday evening.  Lucia owner Donato Frattaroli and brother Filippo served classic Italian favorites including a huge pancetta (pork roast) to hundreds of friends in attendance. Sister Anna was also on hand from the family as was Arturo, Read More…

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Lucia Celebrates 35 Years on Hanover Street; Brings Back 1977 Menu and Helps Restaurant Educational Foundation

Lucia Ristorante is celebrating a special anniversary this month with 35 years on Hanover Street. From October 8 through October 24, Lucia’s will offer a four course, prix fixe dinner menu ($35), featuring a classic spread from their 1977 opening menu. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation Read More…

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Matisse and Merlot Painting Parties Start October 1st in North End / Waterfront

WHEN & WHERE: Monday Night Painting at The Living Room, 6:30 to 9:00pm Additional Weekday Nights at Lucia’s Ristorante – 6:30 to 9:00pm (CALL FOR INFO) PRICE: $36 **  Art Materials Supplied, Cash Bar HOW: Register online at www.MatisseandMerlotBoston.com or call 617-523-4656 WHY: A new way to Paint the Town Red … or any other Read More…

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“Taste of the North End” Presents Checks to Neighborhood Charities

It was a night of charitable giving on Tuesday as Taste of the North End celebrated with its supporters and community groups that benefit from TONE’s fundraising. Donato Frattaroli hosted the evening at Lucia Ristorante and credited the North End restaurants, cafes and food/drink suppliers that take part in the annual Taste of the North Read More…

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Food Bloggers Enjoy Polenta Dinner at Lucia Ristorante

A group of Boston food bloggers recently dined at Lucia Ristorante at 415 Hanover St. for a polenta dinner, enjoying a selection of dishes, touring the kitchen and spending time with owner Donato Frattaroli. Megan of Delicious Dishings starts off, In Boston’s North End, way down Hanover Street, stands Lucia Ristorante in the same place Read More…

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Lucia Withdraws Live Entertainment Application

Lucia Ristorante has withdrawn its application for live entertainment at 415 Hanover Street, according to the Mayor’s Office of Consumer and Entertainment Licensing.  The restaurant was looking to host events with two instruments and a vocalist or comedian. The application was for entertainment through 11:00pm in the basement level of the restaurant. No reason was Read More…