Italian Express Pizzeria in East Boston Is Reopening
According to Boston Restaurant Blog, the local Sumner Street restaurant will reopen its doors in mid to late 2024. The following message was posted on Facebook.
After a much needed break to heal from physical and mental health issues, burnout, and Pandemic related issues, we are coming back stronger than ever, while continuing to serve the community for over 21 years….We are extremely thankful to our many friends, neighbors, and supporters of Italian Express that helped us go from surviving to thriving over the years and it’s because of you, that we will be returning to our same location! Our reimagined concept will include a fresh atmosphere, private patio, new pizza menu, exciting food additions, and much more. Also, we will be applying for a full liquor license, to further accommodate our guests and complete the dining experience….We are bringing back our Italian Express Cares initiative that helps strengthen the community, and as the sign that hung above our front door said, “Enter as strangers, Leave as friends.” That is a philosophy we stand by to this day.
Back in 2012, Italian Express was featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”
Name Change
Universal Hub is reporting that the Boston Licensing Board recently approved plans by the owner of Mexicali Sushi Bar in Maverick Square to rename the place La Piñata. Evidently, the idea of Mexican sushi was not wildly popular. The menu at La Piñata will expand and offer more Mexican dishes.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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