Lucia's Invites First Responders to Attend Cooking Class for Free

In an effort to recognize their hard work and heroism displayed during the Boston Marathon tragedy, Lucia Ristorante is inviting first responders to attend a free cooking class Wednesday night.

In an effort to recognize their hard work and heroism displayed during the Boston Marathon tragedy, Lucia Ristorante is inviting first responders to attend a free cooking class Wednesday night, according to an announcement by the restaurant. "In honor of the amazing diligence, hard work and heroism displayed this past week by all first responders, Lucia is showing their gratitude by inviting all first responders to attend the cooking class free of charge," reads the announcement. "Interested parties just need to call ahead and reserve a spot, mentioning involvement in the services." Lucia's third installment of “Cooking Classes with Chef Pino and Donato” will focus on seafood preparation, according to the announcement. Some topics that …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today

Two New Year's Eve Dinners in Winchester

A Tavola and Lucia Ristorante are both featuring special New Year's Eve menus tonight.

Today is New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31. Here are five things you need to know: 1.) A Tavola is offering a special New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner menu tonight (attached). The dinner is $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included). For reservations, call 781-729-1040. 2.) Lucia Ristorante is also having a special menu tonight, with favorites like lobster ravioli, vongole e calamari fritti and veal chop valdostana, as well as comfort foods like chestnut and lentil soup and osso buco. For reservations, call 781-729-0515. 3.) In case you missed Sunday’s news, keep an eye out for Marisol. 4.) Looking to try something new? Check out this recipe for “Easy Peasy Cheesy Potato Casserole.” 5.) Today should be mostly sunny with a high near 33, …

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