Interview Collection: Restaurant Anniversaries

10 Years in, Coppa Is Much the Same as It Ever Was

The neighborhood enoteca is — and always was — like a grandma’s kitchen at the end of a dead-end street in Rome

It’s Been a Comfortable, Welcoming Decade at Trina’s Starlite Lounge

10 years in, owners Beau Sturm and Josh Childs reflect on building a classic neighborhood bar

Nathálie Remains Devoted to Natural Wines but Continues to Evolve

The Eater Award-winning bar celebrates a year in business this month

Alden & Harlow Carries on in Harvard Square, Evolved but Familiar

The restaurant recently celebrated its fifth anniversary

Deadhorse Hill: One Reason to Drive to Worcester

Chef/co-owner Jared Forman reflects on year one and reveals why some chefs with Boston roots prefer to open restaurants elsewhere

20 Years of Comfort Food Classics at Grafton Street

Owner Patrick Lee discusses the past two decades — and the next two

Loco's Mike Shaw on Tacos, Margaritas, and a Year of Perpetual Summer

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar celebrated its first anniversary last week. General manager and co-owner Mike Shaw reflects on how the first year has gone.

The Haven: Five Years as Boston's 'Scottish Headquarters'

Jason Waddleton reflects on the Jamaica Plain restaurant's first five haggis-filled years.

Steve DiFillippo Looks Back on 30 Years of Davio's

From creative marketing to celebrity visits, lessons learned to dreams of expansion, Davio's owner Steve DiFillippo reflects on the growing restaurant group's first three decades, starting with his purchase of the struggling restaurant when he was just 24 years old and ultimately growing it into a national brand with more locations on the horizon (not to mention an ever-growing spring roll product line).

Mike Kamio Reflects on 20 Years of Anna's Taqueria

Anna's Taqueria owner Mike Kamio discusses the past two decades and what's coming next, including the planned early November opening of a Newton Highlands location in the former Bakers' Best space, which will eventually add ice cream and salads to the menu.

One Year of Barbecue and Pie at Rosebud

Joe Cassinelli reflects on how Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar has evolved in its first year — and how he went about bringing new life to the historical space.

Five Years of Fine Dining at Deuxave

Chris Coombs reflects on Deuxave's first five years, from opening an upscale restaurant in a bad economy to learning how to trust and empower his team.

Year One at Bar Boulud Boston Melds French Classics With Local Flavor

Daniel Boulud and chef de cuisine Aaron Chambers reflect on the first year of the only Boston piece of the Boulud empire, one of the most anticipated openings of late 2014.

One Year of Steak Frites and More at Bastille Kitchen

Bastille Kitchen celebrated its first anniversary in Fort Point this summer, and executive chef Adam Kube, a Ritz-Carlton alum, reflects on the French restaurant's first year.

'It Always Started With Quality Product': Legal Sea Foods CEO Considers 40 Years in Chestnut Hill

Legal Sea Foods' president and CEO Roger Berkowitz and executive chef/executive vice president Richard Vellante reflect on 40 years of history at the Chestnut Hill location — and the broader history of the company's half century in business. Fresh fish is the only thing that has remained constant, and it's the only thing that will definitely be part of the restaurant's future.

Five Years of All-American Food and Drink at Russell House Tavern

Russell House Tavern is celebrating its fifth birthday in Harvard Square this year, and owner Patrick Lee reflects on the past five years and what's coming up next, including a new restaurant across the river, State Street Provisions.

A Year of 'Peppering the Bar With Tots' at Lulu's Allston

Joshua Culpo and Justin Dalton-Ameen got out of getting Father's Day gifts last year, on account of their restaurant, Lulu's Allston, opening that day. June 15, 2014 was a few months later than their target date in March, but the old-meets-new gastropub took off from day one.

A year into the first-time owners' run on Cambridge Street, Culpo, Dalton-Ameen, and executive chef Sarah Wade think back on all the tater tots that have passed through the window.

Five Years of Scotch Eggs, Cocktails, and Engagements at The Gallows

This week marks five years since The Gallows first opened its doors in the South End. Eater caught up with owner Rebecca Roth Gullo and COO Seth Yaffe about day one, the past five years, and what's ahead.

A Decade of Eastern Standard

La Brasa's Fire Is Getting Hotter One Year In

Pastoral Has Been Filling Fort Point With Pizza for One Year

Chef/owner Todd Winer discusses the restaurant's first year.

Alden & Harlow Turns One, and Michael Scelfo Is Getting Exponentially Busier

It's been a crazy first year for Harvard Square newcomer Alden & Harlow, full of local and national press, a perpetually busy bar and dining room, and an ever-changing array of creative New England cuisine. Here's chef/owner Michael Scelfo on the best and worst parts of the year, the mounting pressure, and more. (Plus, learn more about his upcoming taqueria here.)

Five Years of Noodles and A New Makeover for East by Northeast

It's been five years for the gang at East by Northeast, and since they opened, there have been a lot of changes, both in decor and menu. But the two constants have been Phil Tang, executive chef and owner, and Blayne Daley, general manager. Here they both weigh in on what a ride it's been and share stories from their half-decade together.

Nookie Reflects on Commonwealth's First Year, One Long Damn Year

For more than 30 weeks in 2013, Steve "Nookie" Postal shared everything he went through opening up Commonwealth in Kendall Square. Now, he reflects on the first year.

Row 34's First Birthday: On Tautog, Empty Cash Drawers, and So Many Oysters

Island Creek Oyster Bar's sister restaurant opened in Fort Point a year ago, and general manager Jillian Rocco and chef Francisco Millan reflect on how year one has gone.