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From Chowder to Cannoli: Unveiling Boston’s Iconic Dishes

Boston’s food culture brings together coastal dishes, ballpark traditions and the Italian sweets associated with the North End.

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FROM THE VIGA JOURNAL · 2023

A brief edition of this story from the Viga archive.

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A taste of New England

The article highlights creamy clam chowder with potatoes and onions, lobster rolls served in toasted buns, and the Fenway Frank as a familiar part of a baseball outing.

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Finish with cannoli

Crisp pastry and sweet ricotta make cannoli a natural stop on this culinary tour. These examples celebrate the city’s dining traditions; they are not a list of dishes guaranteed on Viga’s current menu.

Originally published June 29, 2023More stories
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