![]() ![]() I've found value in a lobster salad at The Alcron. I've found value in a sausage on Wenceslas Square. When it comes to food and drink, my search is never ending. Abraham Maslow, the father of humanistic psychology To your table with his mother’s homemade cookies."We may define therapy as a search for value." Bono’s mother, Lauraine Bono,ĭevotes the time to make the best-tasting tiramisu onĪnd if the tiramisu doesn’t grab you, Joey will be around Consisting of marscapone cheese, cognac, ladyįinger cookies and espresso, tiramisu can be made only Impossible, but the homemade tiramisu is too tantalizing to All entrees are servedĪfter one eats Al Dente’s huge portions, dessert seems With eggplant, prosciutto and fresh mozzarella sauteed inĪ dry vermouth mushroom sauce. The Veal Sorrentino ($10.95) has veal layered The veal dishes are slightly more expensive, but they’re Perfect, the cheese not drowning out the tangy taste of With boneless medallions sauteed in white wine and garlicīutter surrounded by broccoli florets and a sprinkle of The chicken, penne and broccoli ($7.95) is a classic, The dish, made with fresh basil and blendedĬheeses in a marinara sauce, is enough for two meals. The gnocci Luigi ($8.95), a chef specialty, is lightĪnd tasty. Meats and marinated vegetables, is also a good pick. The ItalianĪntipasto (small, $4.95 large, $7.95), with a variety of Were still looking forward to our entrees. Sauteed with cream and cheeses, wasn’t heavy in fact, we The menu is expansive, offering cuisine from Sicily,Ĭalabria and the northern regions of Italy.Īppetizers such as egg, spinach and tomato tortelliniĬon panna ($5.95) are delicious. ![]() Residents seeking relief from their own kitchens as wellĪs tourists strolling off the Freedom Trail. To North End natives, Al Dente caters to neighborhood Located on Salem Street, known as Restaurant Row Of time, and Bono draws from fresh produce, meats and “cooked to order,” will reflect the care his cooks take in ![]() Now, instead of providing meals on wheels, Bono has openedĪ restaurant that specializes in Italian cuisine from all regionsīono hopes the name of his eatery, Al Dente, meaning Number of the savory-smelling sausage carts around Boston. Owner Joe Bono conducted his food service career curbside.īono, sometimes known as the sausage cart king, owns a ![]() A cp of good espresso is a better finale.īefore opening the North End’s newest restaurant, Al Dente, Tops among the half dozen veal dishes is the veal marsala ($11.95), chock full of diced ham and mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce accompanied by ziti with a marinara sauce.ĭesserts – an unrecognizable tiramisu ($3.95), a commercial chocolate mousse cake ($3.95) and cheesecake spread with strawberry jelly ($3.95) – are best ignored. Pastas feature well fortified sauces: lots of beef, pork and veal in the Bolognese ($7.95) a generous amount of zesty pancetta and onions in the penne ala matriciana ($7.95) and a nicely balanced blend diced eggplant, tomatoes and Parmesan in the cavatappi, spiral pasta ($8.95).Ĭhicken is available in a variety of styles, none more satisfying than the chicken buona bocca, ($11.95), flattened chicken breasts layered with prosciutto and mozzarella in a luscious sage-seasoned white-wine butter sauce filled with mushrooms. Salads are sparkling fresh and inviting, especially the house salad ($4.50), with tender young arugula, Belgian endive and radicchio. Or try the eggplant rollatini ($4.95), three ricotta-filled eggplant rollups topped with melted mozzarella and simmered in a spicy marinara tomato sauce. More acceptable as an appetizer by itself is the delectable shrimp scampi ($7.95), a set of five large shrimp sauteed in a rich white-wine butter sauce with garlic and lemon juice. Examples include golden egg dipped sauteed broccoli ($3.95), and the glorious assortment of broccoli, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, peppers and spinach sauteed in olive oil with garlic ($5.95). Many appetizers could just as nearly serve as accompaniments to main dishes. Wines are comfortably spaced from a well chilled quaffable Banfi Frascati ($13.95) to a mellowed Badia Coltibuono Chianti Classico Reserva ’75 for $69.95. Service is hurried, almost frenetic, yet attractive and friendly. They have their charm, however, and if you’re seeking an informal setting with big portions and modest prices, Al Dente is a worthwhile destination. They’re easily recognized by long queues of people willing to wait an hour for an overflowing plate of pasta and a glass of robust wine in casual, crowded surroundings where there is no dress code and the noise level often makes conversation difficult. Simply furnished storefront restaurants seating 30 or so and featuring familiar Italian dishes have become a big attraction in the North End. ![]()
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