here is a unique question for all you Italian foodies out there! I am trying to plan a restaurant "hop" for my husband for our anniversary next week, to pay homage to each of the stops on our Italian honeymoon. I'm looking for specific recommendations for regional Italian food. Our honeymoon included 5 stops: Venice, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Umbria, and Positano. I'd like to have a meal, snack, or drink at 5 separate spots. I'm considering Rialto for Venice, Toscano for Tuscany, and maybe Mare for Positano. That leaves me with the need for an Umbrian recommendation as well as one for cinque Terre (Liguarian, I'm thinking pesto!). Any suggestions? For any of the regions? A huge thank you in advance!!!

A friend held my bridal shower at Cygnet in Beverly farms this summer and it was divine. Wonderful luncheon menu.

Maybe I'll go this weekend and report back..

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned UpStairs on the Square. Fun, delicious, funky. Go to the Monday Club bar for a treat. Like eating at a wealthy, eccentric aunt's house (who happens to be a gourmet cook). Also Harvest is lovely.

I drove past the old Gavin's on 114 in Middleton last week and noticed a new sign for Rock's Tavern-- is it open/has anyone been? I'm dying for some mid to upscale new american food and/or a decent wine bar in the middleton/n.reading/andover area. Glory is overpriced, and i'm tired of palmers and burtons grill. Why can't we take a page out of Beverly's dining playbook?

Just to update any North of Boston folks, butcher boy in north andover carries both duck (frozen) and rendered duck fat.

Hi Steven, any luck? I am looking for a good pork rillettes recipe for a wine tasting I am going to..I'd love to hear your feedback on the Les Halles recipe

Looking for home delivery of milk north of boston (north reading)? Crescent Ridge doesn't come that far east. Perhaps something in southern new hampshire area? Many thanks!