You know you live in a world-class neighborhood when the Los Angeles Times is putting up video content trying to capture scenes from the North End streets. In addition to media posts, you will find recent articles relating to the North End / Waterfront, right below!
Enjoy a summer night in Boston’s North End
This short video series called “A Minute Away” hopes to give a glimpse of the strong Italian heritage surrounding Boston’s North End. Speaking about history, tourist attractions, St. Leonard Church, and more, read the Los Angeles Times and be sure to view the VIDEO!
DePasquale brings new Mare to life
Speaking about his latest restaurant “Mare” that opened up a couple of weeks ago, DePasquale said that all he needed was “a little vision” to bring this restaurant and theme to life. Entering the restaurant through an alley off of Hanover Street, the place is geared around, “fresh, accessible seafood flavors inspired by DePasquale’s native Amalfi Coast.” The Boston Herald has more on DePasquale’s take. Mare was also included in Boston.com‘s list of top oyster and raw bars in Boston.
In the North End, a cozy new spot caters to locals
With the heavy amount of foot traffic that packs the North End during the summer, it is hard to cut through the crowds of Giacomo’s Restaurant, Pomodoro, Modern Pastry, and Mike’s Pastry. Once you are through you can make it to Rina’s Pizzeria & Cafe, a 10-seat establishment with pizza, panini, calzones and more! Read the review at, The Boston Globe.
Social Studies: Going to the mat for at-risk kids
Have you noticed the crowded Pilates classes at Christopher Columbus Park? Those are “Pilates With Purpose” events, fitness classes followed by an opportunity to mix and mingle over cocktails. With the proceeds going to Family Services of Greater Boston, read more on the program that aims to combine fitness, networking and fundraising at the Boston Herald.
Top 5 Tips for Kids at the Boston Waterfront
Taking the kids to the waterfront this summer? Enjoy many activities that are geared for the entire family, like duck tours and the Children’s Museum, but you cannot forget about the New England Aquarium where kids can, “pet starfish, stingrays and anemones as if they were their newest pets.” Continue reading at the Huffington Post.
JP’s Salmagundi Expands to North End
Salmagundi for Ladies and Gents is a hat shop located at 161 Salem Street that also has a location in Jamaica Plain. Mentioning the prime location of being in the North End, read more from Jamaica Plain News on the “perfect location on the edge of the North End, a few steps from the Greenway and a straight line from the bustling new Boston Public Market.”
Discover the Dark Side of Boston
The Dark Side of Boston walking tour shows a different side of the North End. Rather than pastries and espresso, this tour takes you through tales of crime, disease and murder in the neighborhood. From Copp’s Burying Ground and the former headquarters of mafia boss Gennaro “Jerry’’ Angiulo, to the site of the infamous 1950 Brink’s Robbery. Read more at, BU Today.
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I was born in Boston on October 12, 1943 @ 8 Greenough Lane. I grew up there like many of us. I started Kindergarden Paul Revere School, and First & Second Grades, which play yard joined St. Leonard’s Church. Then over to The John Eliot School on Charter Street. Next to the Michealangelo School. The Old Cemetary next to the last school was one of our play grounds. We would play hide and seek. That how we saw the stairs in the crip that was slightly opened. It went over to the Old North Church, not sure where else. We did not distroy anything, cause we were taught not to and to respect other peoples property. We lived in the NorthEnd and was there when the Brinks Robbery happened. We later found out that we were friends with the family who son was one of the robbers
Our Mother worked on the fishermans wharf packing crabmeat. The boats came in, the crabs were cooked then cleaned brought into the area where all the people were that cracked and packed. She didn’t get hourly pay she got paid by piecework. God she packed so fast. The best worker they had, and the best paid. She got more for swing shift too. My father worked at the Boston Garden. Growing up we got to see the Ice Falleys, the Ice Capades (not sure on there spellings). The Circus, & The Rodeo. We were lucky kids to be able to see these and to bring a friend each with us.
The NorthEnd growing up was different. We didn’t have locked doors. We were able during the summer to play outside after dark cause all the neighbors watched out for us. We had a great childhood in those days. I left Boston just past my 14th birthday to go live with my mother. God I miss my family and friends, The Pizza Ragns, no pizza like it. The White House on Endicott. The DePrizios, The Bucceri Bakery. Fresh Bread. etc; So many places and things I missed. The Swimming Pool off Commerical St. where I learned to swim and won a medal in a swimming meet in my devision. The Charter St. Park where we had swings and slide in the 40’s-50’s. The Beauty Contests they had there a few times and I won 1st place in my age group and the Bennardi’s girl won 1st in her age. We had our pictures in the paper. I could go on and on.
I went back to Boston when my Dad was in the hospital and 3 days after died in January 18,1990. I went out after dark and the next day I went to see my aunt & uncle, and he ask what were you doing on Hanover St. at that time of night. I left my Dad’s apt. On Endicott St. @ 10:pm.