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Does Your Nonna Make the Best Italian Dish? Submit Her Recipe for a Chance to Shine at the 'NONNAS' Dinner!

Chef Anthony Caturano will Choose Which Nonna's Recipe He Deems Best to be Featured in the Netflix Film 'NONNAS" Tribute Dinners

Do you swear your Nonna makes the best meatballs, risotto, or pasta dish you've ever tasted? Now’s your chance to prove it—and honor her culinary legacy.

In celebration of the heartwarming Netflix film NONNAS, we’re calling on families across the region to submit their favorite Nonna-approved recipes for a unique dining experience: “The NONNAS Dinner.” This series of special events will bring the warmth of Nonna’s kitchen to three unforgettable Sunday gatherings this fall, and your recipe could be featured on the menu.

Renowned local chef Anthony Caturano will personally review submissions and select standout dishes to be served at one of three events held at Prezza (October 5), Tonno Gloucester (October 19), and Tonno Wakefield (October 26). Selected contributors will receive two complimentary tickets to the dinner and will be recognized by name on the official menu.

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To enter, visit prezza.com/nonna and submit your recipe along with a short story about what makes it special. Submissions are open now and must be received by September 1, 2025.

Let’s celebrate our Nonna’s love, legacy, and recipes—one dish at a time.

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About Prezza
Prezza has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in Boston's North End since owner Anthony
Caturano was just 25 years old. Fast forward to today and they've become Boston's premier
destination for delectable dishes, family gatherings, and the best wine Boston has to offer.
Stemming from Caturano's Italian roots, Prezza offers authentic Mediterranean and Italian
cuisine you can only get from across the pond.

If you're craving authentic Italian food in Boston, look no further than Prezza. The experienced
chefs at Prezza have created a menu that is bound to satisfy all your cravings for authentic
Italian cuisine. Between menu items you'll crave and the best service around, you'll want to
come back every night for authentic Italian cooking. For more information about Prezza, visit
www.prezza.com or follow them on Instagram at @prezzaboston.

About Tonno
Inspired by coastal Italian cooking, Tonno has quickly become one of the best Italian
restaurants in Wakefield and Gloucester, MA. Meaning tuna in Italian, Tonno hopes to blend
delectable dishes from both land and sea. After all, no Italian dish is complete without a hearty
helping of hand-made pasta.

If you're craving authentic Italian food, look no further than Tonno. The experienced chefs at Tonno have created a menu that is bound to satisfy all your cravings for authentic Italian cuisine. Between menu items you'll crave and the best service around, you'll want to come back every night for authentic Italian cooking. For more information about Tonno, visit www.tonnorestaurant.com and https://tonnorestaurant.com/to... follow them on Instagram at @tonnowakefield and @tonnogloucester.

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