FRANK DEPASQUALE'S FIRST BOSTON RESTAURANT, the city's first original trattoria, is celebrating its 23rd anniversary in 2010, serving the earthy Mediterranean cuisine from Italy's Amalfi Coast. Known for specialty pastas and shellfish, this landmark also offers casual dining in an intimate outdoor garden during Boston's warm months.

"To say it best, the food was wonderful, but the shining star of the evening was the environment itself. Spending one of the first pleasant and inviting nights of spring in an enchanting place like the garden was truly a night, and a meal, to remember."

"Until now, the best meals I've ever eaten have been in Italy. I never thought that I’d experience the same kind of tasty enjoyment again, but now I have."

"I looove this place. The food is delicious. It's definitely one of the more authentic places I've been as far as food and atmosphere."