Pazzo Gelato

02/26/2017

I had the privilege of meeting Joel and Susan Dure as customers in my store. They quickly became more than customers but friends of great intellect and compassion. I hope that anyone affiliated with Merrimack College or Brooks School who had the opportunity to interact with Joel and Susan can spread this message as well. Stay strong Susan!!

Have you ever felt your heart sink down into the depths of nowhere when you read a message from someone - as if your gut is preparing you for impending terrible news? That's what happened to me on 1/28 when I expressed to Susan that I hoped all was well and her response was "the email will give...

05/25/2016

Sad but true...

Even the most talented chefs have crashed and burned because of these classic blunders.

05/02/2016

“Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple”

04/08/2016

Story by Keith Spencer with photos by Kyle Spencer Whether it’s the movie, the book, or the resulting candy products, W***y Wonka holds a special place in many hearts, including owner Jim Demotses of Pazzo Gelato Cafe in North Andover. “When I opened the shop, I had W***y Wonka in mind,” Jim recall...

03/20/2016

Hope you enjoy this updated post! Thanks to NoBo Magazine and Keith Spencer for the great photo.

08/28/2015

Want to know why small family businesses have such a hard time? Perfect example: 40% rent increase to a business that's been open 34 years.

A news-based journal on the Boston restaurant scene. The owner of this blog is also the founder of Boston's Hidden Restaurants, a website that focuses on local dining spots.

08/07/2015

When you open a business one of the last things on your mind is the relationships you will develop with employees and customers. Likewise, when you close, little do you know that wonderful people will remain in your life John Scaraggi was one of those people. A special man who lit up a room every time he walked in. One double expresso coming up!!

On Thursday, August 6, 2015, John Scaraggi, age 75 of North Andover, MA passed away peacefully from a brief illness, of complications from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. John was a recent and loved addition ...

07/10/2015

Rebecca McCabe congrats on your BONS award!!

07/09/2015

A great opportunity to break out of your comfort zone and try something new!

Art of the Indian Grill with Chef Ravi Kumar

06/23/2015

Thank you at Man-Fuel for remembering us!

https://twitter.com/Man_Fuel/status/613314979069054976

“. I had some (non-dairy) from made by that blew my mind!”

03/03/2015

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02/20/2015

Happy to have joined the staff at Eurostoves - The Culinary Centre in Beverly in the Commodore Plaza as a Chef Instructor. The teaching kitchen is incredible-2000 square feet stocked full of amazing equipment including Wolfe, Aga and other top of the line equipment and a wide variety of classes. The program not only hosts cooking classes of every variety but also birthday parties, night outs, corporate team building classes, bridal showers and functions. Class attendees also get a 10% discount in the retail store on kitchenwares for 7 days following their class or event. Contact Alexandra at 877-232-0007 or [email protected] and mention my name! I just might be your instructor.