#italian

#italian

On the site of Launceston Place restaurant, at one time Michelin-starred and a favourite of Princess Diana, Sartoria has much to live up to. I popped into the launch event, a lively party with free-flowing fizz and an enthusiastic mixture of local residents and fans of Evolv, Sartoria's parent company, and was impressed by the well-thought-out concept, which I suspect is intended to appeal to a sophisticated, international neighbourhood rather than to visitors.

With beef prices continuing to skyrocket and a strong shift towards poultry proteins, getting creative with the way you cook chicken opens up fun possibilites in the kitchen. If you're pressed for time, baked chicken thighs are a great way to go. Our Italian baked chicken thighs recipe is easy and yet packed full of flavor, and may soon become the highlight of weeknight meals.

Northern Spy Savor the culinary revolution at Paul Revere's former copper mill site, where chef Marc Sheehan is leading the charge. This food history buff oversees an extremely New England-y menu, from baked stuffed scrod to seafood pot pie. Don't be afraid to veer beyond the classics into dishes like Plimoth Grist Mill polenta with mushroom-and-leek stroganoff. 4 Rolling Mill Way, Canton, 781-989-1850, northernspycanton.com.