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The space at 151 Hanover St. in Haymarket that’s been vacant since April is vacant no more, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. Casalinga — an Italian eatery specializing in pizza, pasta, salads, and sandwiches — has filled the space once occupied by Lulu’s Kitchen, a short-lived offshoot of Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe.
According to a public notice from the Licensing Board of the City of Boston, Casalinga applied for a Common Victualler’s license on September 28, 2017. An official with the mayor’s press office confirmed that the license was awarded. The restaurant debuted on October 16.
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Casalinga’s fledgling Facebook page promises “authentic, homemade food,” with a post from this past Tuesday naming the day’s specials, including “a little twist to the classic lasagna,” beer-braised stuffed pork loin, eggplant rotoli, chicken parmigiana, and clam chowder. On Instagram, the restaurant has shared photos of focaccia and carbonara.
The business’ first Yelp review (five stars) has a photo of the menu, which includes an ambitious 30 pasta sauce choices, from bolognese to vongole. (The reviewer “highly recommend[s] the fettuccine with castello sauce.)
Though Casalinga is open for business, you won’t find permanent signage out front yet: It’s still waiting on a decision from the Boston Landmarks Commission. An official with Boston’s Environment Department said Casalinga’s paperwork is all squared away and that the hearing is simply a matter procedure.
• Casalinga Is Opening in Former Lulu's Kitchen Space in Boston's Haymarket Area [BRT]
• Lulu’s Kitchen Shutters Near Haymarket [EBOS]