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Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Stuff@Night -2007
Vinoteca di Monica “ Coolest new watering hole” - Pardon the oxymoron, but the ostentatiously touristy North End isn't exactly known for the secrets it keeps. So it's a rare treat for residents when a nifty newcomer flies in under the radar-equipped with a full bar, no less. The recent makeover of Vinoteca di Monica amounts to exactly that. Wedged between the dining room's larger, longer-standing main entrance and Mare's peek-a-boo kitchen, the narrow "vinoteca" is refreshingly easy to overlook-meaning that the congenial crush within consists mostly of locals, all downing Amores (delish cocktails starring Belle de Brillet, Pear Nectar and Prosecco) and nibbling antipasti, from happy hour onward.
Stuff@Night 2007 Dining Awards 9/25/2007
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Zagat 2002
"You must order the fresh pasta dishes here" urge fans of this "little" "family-run" "jewel", "a super find in the North End"; the "contemporary", innovative" Italian dishes are turned out in "pleasantly casual", "comfortable surroundings" at " reasonable prices", leading the devoted to plead "don't tell anyone"
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Zagat 2003/04
"Forget the pile-it-on tourist factories in the North End" and visit instead this "lovely", "local treasure" where the Italian dishes spun with an "imaginative twist" are "made with exquisite care"; the menu is "seasonal", but the "homemade pastas are always a treat", and it's presented in "relaxing" surroundings with original artwork, stained glass windows and pastel walls; "we almost don't want to let anyone know how wonderful" it is.
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Zagat 2003/04
"Forget the pile-it-on tourist factories in the North End" and visit instead this "lovely", "local treasure" where the Italian dishes spun with an "imaginative twist" are "made with exquisite care"; the menu is "seasonal", but the "homemade pastas are always a treat", and it's presented in "relaxing" surroundings with original artwork, stained glass windows and pastel walls; "we almost don't want to let anyone know how wonderful" it is.
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Zagat 2005/06
On either side of the North End, this "elegant" ristorante and its "rustic" sibling share a "cozy", "calming ambience" to offset their "stimulating menus"; the more formal location "subtly" adds Argentinean "influences" to its "excellent homemade pastas", giving them new appeal", whereas the "pizza joint"
imparts "creative flair" to its "wood fired" pies; meanwhile, "sincere, respectful" service "makes you feel special" just for noticing the "often overlooked" pair. |
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Zagat 2007/08
Among "the North End's best-kept-secret", this 'charming" duo shows that "Italian simplicity" itself can be 'surprisingly full of flavor" and variety: "the list of specials is as long as the menu" (featuring "wonderful handmade pasta") at the pastel-hued, slightly "pricey" white-tablecloth venue-while "delicious" pizza predominates in its sibling's "tight quartes" a few blocks away.
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The New York Times- 2004
 In the North End, Monica's (now Vinoteca di Monica), 143 Richmond St., (617) 220311, is cheerful, warm and relatively unassuming next to some of its more touristy, although the chef frowns on substitutions. The food glances creatively off more traditional Italian fare, like an appetizer of baked prosciutto and provolone "parces" served over tomato slices. Among the pastas are spinach and ricotta gnocchi. Entrees include a pork chop with poached pears and sherry wine glaze. Dinner served nightly. The New York Times Travel-What's doing in BOSTON- July 11, 2004 | |
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