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Vinoteca di Monica Hosts Shriners Hospitals’ Alec Cabacungan

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Alec Cabacungan, of Shriners famous “Love to the Rescue” commercial, was graciously hosted for lunch by Jorge Mendoza at Vinoteca di Monica, before visiting the Paul Revere House.  Thank you from the Aleppo Shriners and Shriners Hospital for hosting the private luncheon for Alec and his family.   Alec came to Boston from his hometown of Chicago to speak at a Shriners’ event.  Alec received the royal treatment from not only Vinoteca di Monica, but also from the Boston Bruins, who signed a team jersey for him, the Boston Red Sox who brought him on to the field, and the New England Patriots who gave him a tour of the Stadium.

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Neighborhood Council Unanimously Supports 1:00 am Closing Hour Extension for “Vinoteca di Monica”

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Trattoria di Monica Renovations Underway for Expansion on Prince Street

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Trattoria di Monica has started renovations for its expansion on Prince Street, near the corner of Salem Street. BHTIB’s Adam Castiglioni walked by the other day and shares this photo. The expansion space was most recently Il Truinfo, a short-lived Mexican restaurant. Prior to that, the location was occupied by Allisa Cohen’s raw restaurant, Grezzo. Read More…

2 Replies to “Vinoteca di Monica Hosts Shriners Hospitals’ Alec Cabacungan”

  1. Sweet little Alec got the royal treatment from great Boston teams. Thanks to Jorge Mendoza for his generosity.

  2. Just wonderful Jorge you have a heart of gold your such a great guy your Mom would be so proud for all you do for others.

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