It’s the classic New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox rivalry, over dinner in Boston’s North End. The comedic short film “27” is now available for online viewing (embedded above) featuring Tony and Carmine, two stubborn Italian-American cousins, and a hot-ticket waitress named Angela. Locals will recognize the setting as Gennaro’s 5 North Square restaurant branded as Vito’s for the film. Read More…
Boston Fire Department responded to North Bennet Street where smoke was visible but no flames, at least from the exterior. The vacant building is under construction for the expansion of the BPS Eliot K-8 Innovation School. Unconfirmed word from from the scene attributes the accident to a welding fire. Evidently they have removed much of the wood Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is delighted to present Sunday Night Movies in the Park again this year thanks to the sponsorship of Al Dente Restaurant, Benevento’s Restaurant and Boston Pushcart. This summer’s movies are: July 12 Driving Miss Daisy July 19 Toy Story July 26 Shrek 2 August 2 Indiana Read More…
Recently we’ve noticed small, colored plastic disks embedded in the asphalt on Boston streets, especially in sections that have been repaired. What are those disks doing there? “They signify the utility contractor that did the work” wrote Gabrielle Farrell, associate press secretary in the mayor’s office, in an email. “This gives the Public Works Department Read More…
Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue hit stands this week, its 42nd anniversary of the awards. The magazine awarded several of the North End’s small businesses with a “Best of Boston” award. Best Sandwich – Monica’s Mercato & Salumeria, 130 Salem St. Best Seafood – Neptune Oyster, 63 Salem St. Best Lingerie – Sedurre, Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) soared to new heights with their stunningly beautiful rendition of Puccini’s “La Bohème” in Faneuil Hall, The Great Hall. The Opera was presented on June 25th, 26th, and 27th with a free community performance at St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday, June 28th. The reviews are in and they Read More…
The events of the week post is your weekly schedule calendar of local events and community happenings, allowing you plot your course for the week ahead! Tuesday, July 7 9:00am Children’s Art Workshop at Christopher Columbus Park The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program. Children ages 3 – 10 can enjoy watercolor painting, mask and jewelry making, Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center. NEWRA encourages all North End/Waterfront residents to become active members and participate in neighborhood meetings. Meetings are open, and all are welcome! For more information, contact info@newra.org. The full agenda Read More…
The groundbreaking for “Connect Historic Boston” will be on Friday, July 10th, 1pm on Union Street in Blackstone Block. Including major street reconstruction, the CHB Bike Trail and cycle track will run along the North End waterfront’s Commercial Street and Causeway Street. More information in the flyer below and at ConnectHistoric-Boston.org.
Here are some photos of the fireworks as seen from the North End and downtown rooftops. After the first few minutes, most of the fireworks were unfortunately engulfed by black smoke. Some folks would also say they were obscured by the selection of pop music this year. All in all, it was still a great show. Read More…
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) announced at its annual board meeting last week that Donato Frattaroli, owner of Lucia Ristorante in Boston’s North End and co-owner of a second location in Winchester, has been inducted as the organization’s new Chairman of the Board. After spending many years as an active member of the MRA and Read More…
July 4th began with official celebrations and a parade of marching units from City Hall Plaza to the Old State House. The Declaration of Independence was read by Captain Commanding Domenic Previte of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company at the Old State House balcony, from which the Declaration of Independence was first read to Bostonians in Read More…