The 2006 crowd outside the old Hanover St. Caffe Graffiti. The cafe has moved to Cross Street. (Photo by jen_m_stewart on Flickr.) As always, the North End is a popular destination to watch the World Cup. Boston.com lists several destinations throughout the city, highlighting two in the neighborhood at Café Dello Sport on Hanover St. Read More…
On the first day of the 2014 World Cup, we take a look at what happened in the North End back in 2006 when Italy won it all! It was Monday afternoon, July 10, 2006, when Hanover Street in Boston’s North End erupted to celebrate Italy’s World Cup win against France [Italy 1, France 1 (5-3, Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax50GF4BF8Y] World Cup fever engulfed Boston’s North End neighborhood on Saturday as Italy won its first game against England, 2-1. Lines were building outside the caffes and restaurants hours in advance of game time. Blue is the color of the streets! Forza Italia! Photos by Matt Conti.
