Photo: Supermoon over the Harbor

Neighborhood Neon: Ida’s Italian Cuisine, Since 1951, Closes Its Doors

It is the end of an era in Boston’s North End with this week’s closing of Ida’s Italian Cuisine on Mechanic Street. Its iconic neon sign no glows on Hanover Street and a sign on the door announces the closing by owners Paul and Donna Bruno. Paul’s mother, Luisa, did most of the cooking along Read More…

Neighborhood Photo: Thank You to John of Prince Postale

Here is a photo of the day that I took of John Sullivan of Prince Postale.  He helped immensely in securing and delivering something like 500 plants for Iova – parent of 2 kids at the Eliot K-8 Innovation school.  One of the 4 kindergarten classrooms made this beautiful card for John.  They got to plant Read More…

Neighborhood Photo: Winter is Holding On

Boston is caught in a tug-of-war between winter and spring. Though warmer temperatures are predicted for the end of the week, a snowy, icy mess this past Sunday reminds residents that it’s still winter in New England. Check out this winter view of the Sail Loft on Atlantic Avenue above, submitted by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Read More…