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Rina's Pizzeria, owned by Strega's Nick Varano, closed in January. The restaurant's Instagram said "something new" is coming soon.

Former Wynn executive unveils plans for 21-story tower in Everett, featuring a rooftop restaurant Building would offer diners panoramic views of the Boston skyline By Jon Chesto Globe Staff,Updated March 2, 2021, 6:15 p.m. Email to a Friend Nick and Nico Varano have plans to run a restaurant at the top of a 21-story apartment building planned for Everett. Here is an artists rendering of what the views of the Boston skyline would look like.Image by 1068Renders John Tocco helped build the tallest...

In the New England food scene — and indeed across America — Roger Berkowitz is something of a name. He started working aged 10 in his father’s fish market in Cambridge, Massachusetts, before helping

With sale, Legal Sea Foods’ quirky advertising could be coming to a close From ‘fresh fish’ that badmouthed commuters to ‘Pescatarianism,’ a New York agency created a long line of memorable campaigns By Jon Chesto Globe Staff,Updated December 23, 2020, 3:52 p.m. Email to a Friend Legal Seafoods CEO Roger Berkowitz often appeared in commercials created by the New York ad agency DeVito/Verdi.Lane Turner As Roger Berkowitz hands over the keys to the kitchens at Legal Sea F...

New Legal Sea Foods owner vows not to mess with the clam chowder PPX Hospitality completed its acquisition of Legal, which had been run by the Berkowitz family since they opened the first location in 1968 By Larry Edelman Globe Columnist,Updated December 22, 2020, 5:24 p.m. Email to a Friend First they bought the turf, now they own the surf. PPX Hospitality Brands said Tuesday that it wrapped up its acquisition of Legal Sea Foods, the popular fish restaurant chain that had been run by the Berko...

PPX completes deal to acquire Legal Sea Foods, promotes COO to brand president By Dec. 22, 2020 19:11 GMT PPX Hospitality Brands has now closed its deal to purchase the assets of Boston, Massachusetts-based Legal Sea Foods from former longtime CEO and owner Roger Berkowitz for an undisclosed price.  [...] Want to keep reading? sign up This field is required Remember me Enter the email address associated with your account. Well send you instructions to reset your password. This field is re...

Jackie Cain/Eater Boston Ownership of one of Boston’s most iconic restaurant brands is changing hands. Legal Sea Foods is being sold to the Medford-based PPX Hospitality Group. PPX is a subsidiary of the Irish investment firm Danu Partners, which also owns the Smith & Wollensky steakhouse chain, as well as three Strega locations (Strega Waterfront, Strip by Strega, and Strega Prime). PPX will become the owners of the rights to the Legal Sea Foods name for restaurants, but Legal chief executi...

Boston, Massachusetts-based restaurant chain Legal Sea Foods is being sold to the Massachusetts-based PPX Hospitality Group, a subsidiary of the Irish investment firm Danu Partners. Roger Berkowitz, CEO of Legal Sea Foods, announced Tuesday the sale of its 25 plus restaurants to PPX Hospitality Brands, a Boston-based hospitality group. The sale also includes the purchase of Legal’s Quality Control Center (QCC) located in Boston’s Seaport. The deal will take effect immediately. PPX now will ...

COVID-19 recap, Dec. 18: US restaurant chain Legal Sea Foods set for sale; Farmed salmon prices up By Dec. 21, 2020 09:18 GMT The novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to upend the global seafood trade, reducing foodservice demand and complicating supply chains. If you have any stories on how your company is dealing with the crisis, please email us, [email protected] Heres a recap of pandemic-related seafood news from Friday, Dec. 18: [...] Want to keep reading? sign up This field is requir...

Editor’s recap: Mowi to take 12,000t Canada hit; Legal on verge of sale; Northcoast deal By Dec. 21, 2020 09:51 GMT Tom Seaman, editorial director of Undercurrent News, brings you a roundup of the main stories from the previous week.  [...] Want to keep reading? sign up This field is required Remember me Enter the email address associated with your account. Well send you instructions to reset your password. This field is required to change your password. redirecting... Dont miss a beat...