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Boston Taqueria To Offer ‘Taco Bell Night’

Author Jeff Gorra

How do you make taco Tuesday an even more exciting weekly dinner event? Well, Yellow Door Taqueria has figured out a way; they are bringing back “Taco Bell Night” starting May 21.

Yellow Door Taqueria has three locations in the Boston area. They are:

  • 2297 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester
  • 354 Harrison Ave, South End
  • 1619 Tremont St, Mission Hill

What Is “Taco Bell Night” At Yellow Door Taqueria?

Glad you asked. “You can expect dishes like the Crunch Wrap Supreme, Nacho Cheese Locos Taco Supreme, Cool Ranch Roasted Potatoes, the Double Stacked Taco and more,” Boston Chefs explain. So, in short, they are cooking up their renditions of the Taco Bell classics that you know and love.

Furthermore, “If you’re joining us in the South End DJ Fresco will be there to making sure the retro Taco Bell Night vibes are fire,” Yellow Door Taqueria explains.

If you are just getting familiar with this restaurant, there are some other interesting facts you may want to know about. Sharing their story, Yellow Door Taqueria states they are, “Co-owned by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey, power-couple Brian O’Donnell and tv personality Taniya Nayak (HGTV, Food Network), as well as industry powerhouses Colleen Hagerty and Jarek Mountain, the cozy, neighborhood bars offer trendy cocktails and cuisine featuring a vibrant twist on traditional Mexico City street food, all set within a lively and unique setting inspired by the gritty beauty of Mexico City, the effervescent charm of Cabo and the eclectic nature of the antique store that once inhabited the space. The taco destinations are open seven days-a-week for dinner, with brunch served on weekends.”

Other notable menu items you will find at each restaurant include ten different styles of tacos, house-made guacamole, sweet and spicy wings, and street corn nachos. Coconut shrimp, tuna poke tostada, and golden beet tostadas are also available.

Regardless of your order, you will not be disappointed to add a shared plate of queso with chorizo and homemade chips to your order. Or the patatas bravas, which consists of fried potatoes, creamy tomato sauce, roasted garlic aioli, cotija cheese, and scallions.

Sunday evenings are another night of special offerings at Yellow Door Taqueria. This is when they hold “Shuck It Sundays” with $10 oysters.

If you are interested in partaking in the festive Tuesday Taco Bell Night experience, reservations are highly suggested. Each Yellow Door Taqueria is open seven days per week starting at 4 PM.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

4 Great Places To Find Sicilian Pizza In Massachusetts

I’m a guy who moved from New Jersey to Boston; growing up, Sicilian pizza was pretty easily available. I incorrectly assumed that all Americans enjoyed this kind of pizza selection. However, when I moved to Boston, I realized that it’s much harder to find that delicacy here. But there are also a few unique places that are cooking up Sicilian pizza in Massachusetts.

As an expert on Sicilian, I will tell you that it has to be prepared properly in order for it to be worth the calories. Here, I will detail three establishments where you can find great Sicilian pizza in Massachusetts. Sure, you may have to travel a bit, but these places are worth your time.

What Is Sicilian Pizza?

Before we cut into this delicious style of pie, let’s define our terms. Traditional Sicilian pizza is cut into square or rectangular-shaped slices. The crust is thicker and crunchy. Though this pizza is obviously heavier, it still can be topped with your favorite pizza add-ons. A sprinkle of oregano is a subtle but often important finishing.

Though strip pizza in Rhode Island is similar, one significant difference with Sicilian is that it is not baked on a focaccia style dough. In fact, Palermo Pizza NJ defines what distinguishes Sicilian Pizza and what makes it different from regular pizza. “The dough rises differently with this kind of crust because more oil is used in the recipe as opposed to a regular pizza crust recipe,” they said, when describing how this is made in a rectangular pan.

In Massachusetts, the three locations that are serving up great Sicilian Pizza are quite different from each other, but have this menu item in common. One of them happens to be a favorite of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

  • Pinocchio's Pizza - Cambridge

    Tucked into a quaint New England, Harvard Square street, Pinocchio’s is where you need to go if you want Sicilian pizza of all varieties. It’s also where you will see Mark Zuckerberg’s photo all over the wall. This was the go-to spot for Zuck while he was attending Harvard. In fact, it’s a place he still makes sure to stop into when in town. As for the pizza, there are 20 different toppings you can find atop the hot Sicilian pies. These pies come in a 9-slice or 15-slice size option. The 15-slice pie comes in two boxes and can feed up to nine people. During the school months, Pinocchio’s stays open until 2 am on weekends.

  • Galleria Umberto - Boston

    At 289 Hanover Street in the North End of Boston, Umberto’s can be easy to miss. However, once you recognize their old-school sign, you know you are in for a treat. They are old-school: it is a cash-only establishment where the large trays of piping hot Sicilian pies are continuously served. Typically, it’s cheese only, but you will not be disappointed as no other flavor is needed. The single line usually reaches the door, but it moves quickly. It also gives you time to decide which arancini (their famous rice ball) you’d like to add to your order.

     

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  • Leone's - Somerville

    Leone’s Pizza and Sub has been family-owned and operated since 1954. They are located right on Broadway and open seven days per week, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Their Sicilian pizza is the standard menu option here. It is available by the slice, in a half tray or full tray. The whole tray also comes in two boxes (16 slice) and costs $40. Their Sicilian pies also come in a tomato basil option and a spinach and garlic. Leone’s sub menu contains over 30 options. This includes a fried meatball sub.

    Authentic New York style Sicilian pizza in pan

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  • Pino's Pizza - Brighton

    Right in the heart of Cleveland Circle, Pino’s is a fan-favorite of Boston College students. Though the crust is a perfect combination of pillow and crunch, the secret here is actually in the sauce. Pino’s describes it as “delicious, garlicky tomato sauce with in-house seasoning, cooked on a pan.” $20 gets you nine Sicilian slices at Pino’s. If you want to add variety to your order, they also have alfredo pies, white pies, and buffalo chicken. Like Pinocchio’s, Pino’s stays open until the early morning hours on the weekend to help accommodate the college crowd.

    A square Sicilian slice of pizza with basil on top. White background.

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