On February 27, 2017, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association held its annual Awards Dinner celebrating five leaders in the industry, including Frank DePasquale of DePasquale Ventures as Restauranteur of the Year. A North End power-house, DePasquale is best known for his exceptional and award-winning North End restaurant concepts that include Bricco, Mare Oyster Bar and Quattro. Pictured are Donato Frattaroli, Massachusetts Restaurant Association Chairman of the Board and Owner of Il Molo and Captain Fishbones, Frank DePasquale of DePasquale Ventures and Bob Luz, CEO/President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association.