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Woman's Boston Side Hustle Inspired By Her Love Of Hosting Dinner Parties

In Boston's North End, a woman has turned her love of entertaining into a booming dinner party business.

(CBS Boston)

December 2, 2024

BOSTON - In Boston's North End, a woman has turned her love of entertaining into a booming dinner party business.

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Aperitivo The Shop can be found on Prince Street and is full of splashes of Maria Colalancia's Italian upbringing.

"Every single Sunday, Sunday dinners, it was non-negotiable," said Colalancia. "No matter how busy we all were, we were always sitting down or at a table at least once a week. And that was just such a special part of my upbringing."

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