Some restaurants serve food. Others serve memories. La Finca falls firmly into the second category.

In East Boston, where family recipes and local legend go hand-in-hand, Italian Express Kitchen & Bar has become more than just a restaurant—it’s a landmark.

“La Parada,” meaning “the stop,” is more than a nod to transit—it’s a tribute. The name captures that same sense of pause and welcome. A place to rest, to gather, to be nourished.