What began as a way for Poncho and Lisa Johnson to teach their son, Colby, that Christmas was not just about getting gifts when he was five years old will continue this weekend at Benvenuto. The annual Milford Police Department Toy Drive will be held at the restaurant on Friday and Saturday, December 9 and 10 during the restaurant’s regular …
Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Oct. 4, 2022
Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Groundbreaking held for new Food Bank location Benvenuto chef to appear on Hell’s Kitchen Culture Torbert artifacts donated to Milford Museum MORIBUND’S THEATRE OF TERROR RETURNS FOR FIRST DOUBLE FEATURE SHOW Business BrightBloom Center opens in Milford Government & Politics Understanding the Upcoming City …
Benvenuto chef to appear on Hell’s Kitchen
Fox has announced the lineup of chefs who will appear on the upcoming season of Hell’s Kitchen. The show features chefs battling to become the head chef of a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. The season, which begins September 29, will feature Chef Jesus “Zeus” Valentino Gordiany who has been the head chef at Benvenuto since they opened. “The Milford-based executive chef …
Milford LIVE Weekly Review – March 15, 2022
This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines Council questions water truck price increase, reserve transfer Culture Milford Public Library to Present “Murder by the Book” Second Street Players of Milford is excited to announce auditions for Children’s Stage Show Community garden is entering its fifth season Business Milford group discusses tourism options Wine, dine with Italian count at Milford’s Benvenuto Government …
Wine, dine with Italian count at Milford’s Benvenuto
Conti Manfredo di San Bonifacio It’s not every day that Milford-area diners get to dine with a count. But on Friday, March 18, Conti Manfredo di San Bonifacio will be showcasing his wines at Benvenuto, a Milford restaurant. The count and the restaurant are a perfect pairing, said Diego Lascano, the restaurant’s wine and beverage director. “We are a …
MPD Lieutenant recognized by Paige’s Kindness Project
Lt. Ed Huey of Milford Police Department receives a gift from Paige Howell of Paige’s Kindness Project On December 9, Audie Marino shared a post on social media recognizing a kind act performed by Lieutenant Ed Huey of the Milford Police Department. When Paige Howell, who operates Paige’s Kindness Project, learned of his selfless act, she wanted to recognize Huey …
Milford LIVE Weekly Review – June 15, 2021
Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom. From here, you can scroll through the pdf, forward and backward, zoom in or out in 10% increments, download the PDF, or view in full-screen mode. [pdf-embedder url=”https://milfordlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MilfordLive-June-15-2021.pdf” title=”MilfordLive June 15-2021″] This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines MHS holds Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony Culture EasySpeak …
Milford’s Benvenuto invites mixologists to compete in the Thirsty Games
Milford’s Benvenuto restaurant brings mixologist Brian Van Flandern to town for cocktail events this summer Milford’s Benvenuto is not your average Italian restaurant. Yes, the family-owned eatery embraces the cuisine and ambiance of Tuscany. But it also delivers the unexpected. “We change what we do all the time,” said owner Lisa Johnson. In winter, for instance, guests can attend wine …
Milford Museum plans Kentucky Derby event
On May 1, Milford Museum will partner with Benvenuto for a Kentucky Derby event “Bowties and Bonnets.” Lisa and Poncho Johnson, owners of Benvenuto, have held a Kentucky Derby party for many years and this year are holding the event as a fundraiser for the museum. The event will be held from 5:30 to 9:00 PM and tickets are $100 …