Newburyport's Carmine Delivers Classic Cuisine with North End Roots

Acknowledging—and honoring—family connections is critical to Luca Onofri, chef and owner of the new Carmine restaurant in Newburyport. And it shows in his soulful renditions of classic Italian dishes, many inspired by his relatives. From the light, moist meatballs to the hearty, rich Bolognese, the Peabody native doesn’t skimp on quality ingredients or scratch preparations, hewing close to the ways he learned from his uncle, Damien DiPaola, who owns Carmelina’s in the North End. In fact, the name Carmine is an homage to his uncle’s restaurant—and his influence appears all over the menu, starting with the Tuna Arrabiata, which is a

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