| Pining for Parma, Perugia or Pisa? Then never mind the North End; while both its Americanized retro pasta joints and elegant modern boîtes have their advantages, authenticity to the Italian experience is rarely one of them. Instead, take the trek to this out-of-the-way trattoria on a residential stretch of the Fenway. There you’ll find not only the lovingly prepared fare you crave---robust antipasti like ribollita or crostini slathered with chicken livers, simple pastas and even simpler grilled meats (not to mention a first-rate cup of coffee)---but also the casual yet intimate atmosphere Italy’s own storefronts emanate. |

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