The former chef of 28 Degrees and Aujourd'hui is serving up locally sourced modern American cuisine inside a once vacant warehouse turned casually elegant dining space at 300 Technology Square. William Kovel's Catalyst warmly welcomes guests with a tw... [...]

The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken: A Search for Food and Family Laura Schenone The desire to reinstate an old family tradition of making ravioli for Christmas, something her immigrant grandmother, Adalgiza, did faithfully for years, takes author Laura Schenone from suburban New Jersey to Italy and back again. Several times. Not satisfied with the family recipe, [...]

For over a year, NYLO Warwick was closed due to the horrific after effects of the flood of 2010. However, after an impressive renovation, a redesigned outdoor patio, and a completely new menu, NYLO is ready to be one of … Continue reading → [...]

Last week I was treated to dinner by the warm, passionate folks of California Olive Ranch at Troquet, a cozy French restaurant & wine bar in the Back Bay. An unassuming facade at 140 Boylston Street is home to a polished restaurant with simplisti... [...]

These days I almost always make stuffed pasta like ravioli using my so-called "dumpling method."  It's just a really quick and easy way to make it, especially from frozen.  Seven minutes flat.  No waiting for a bunch of water to boil an... [...]

At last, the most highly anticipated restaurant to hit New England in recent years is finally open! Ballo Restaurant and Social Club has officially opened its doors at Mohegan Sun, so be prepared to be WOWED!!! Not only will you … Continue reading → [...]

I'm happy to announce the winner of the Pasta Prima giveaway is: Comment # 41 - Melissa Congratulations, you've won a selection of Pasta Prima ravioli!  Please contact me at emily AT bentobloggy DOT com within about 48 hours to claim your prize.... [...]

Ladies & gentlemen, I think we have a theme.  Today is Yellow Day in Ella's class, and so I planned a nice lunch with all yellow(ish) foods. At least she's getting her daily doses of vitamins A, C & D. Yesterday happened to be Blue Day, b... [...]

Okay.  YUM.  I was so, so excited to try this last ravioli idea out.  The method is like a traditional gratin, but using this delicious grilled chicken & herb ravioli (again, compliments of Pasta Prima.) Ingredients: 1 package of ... [...]

This second Pasta Prima recipe is an entree dish I'm calling Five Cheese Ravioli with Basil Portabella Mushroom Compote.  It's rich and savory, and even vegetarian!  Miss E adored it and ate it all (in fact, this was her pla... [...]