Commentaries Food & Drink

Downtown View: A Recipe for Cooking

  Take one old hot dog factory. Add two big kitchens, eight convection ovens, 12 food truck spaces, several 15-gallon mixers, a frying pan logo, a 1,800 square-foot refrigerator and 45 start-ups. Stir in $15 million of public money, tax credits and donations. Cook for seven years while raising money, renovating the factory, and getting Read More…

Community Food & Drink Health & Environment

David Gomes Honored at 12th Annual CityFeast in Boston’s North End

CityFeast and Joslin Diabetes Center honored 26-year-old David Gomes on Sunday night for his pursuits to help children living with diabetes. David has been living with type 1 diabetes for 25 years. After graduating from the MCPHS Physician Assistant program in Boston, Joslin inspired him to want to work in the field of pediatric Endocrinology. David shows Read More…

People

Obituary: Maria “Michelina” (Savino) Abbondanza of Boston’s North End

Maria “Michelina” (Savino) Abbondanza of Boston’s North End on January 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Abbondanza. Devoted mother of Angela Nogueira and William Galatis, Rosa Evans and her husband Steven, Joanna Hoey, Lisa Monteiro and the late Joseph Abbondanza and his surviving wife Annette. Loving grandmother of Frankie, Roseann, Anthony, Michela, Sean, Read More…

Health & Environment

“Go Red for Women” Day Raises Awareness for Heart Disease in Women

Friday February 3, 2017 is national “Go Red for Women” day. People are asked to wear red to raise awareness about the rate of heart disease in women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. In fact, more women than men die each year from heart attacks. 1 Read More…

Event Notices Sports

North End Curling Club Starting at Steriti Rink; New Members Welcome

The North End Curling Club is a new curling club organizing at Steriti Memorial Rink for the 2017-2018 winter season. The club is in early stages but is already seeing a lot of interest. The sessions will be two to two and a half hours long and will include all equipment necessary to get started. Learn-to-Curl Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Monday’s Guide: Bird Watch, Olympic Medalist, Housing Panel, Best Restaurants?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPx4_wJhmtP/?taken-at=254372545&hl=en Things to know for Monday Plan your events with the Community Calendar:  Monday, January 30 6:00pm City Councilors Panel on Housing at BSA Space, 290 Congress St., Suite 200. BSA Space is hosting Parochialism vs. Production, a panel discussion focusing on how Boston’s municipal, building industry, and community leaders can work together to build housing that meets the Read More…

Commentaries Community Government

Local Protests Erupt Against Trump Immigration Order

Last weekend, it was the Women’s March and this Sunday thousands of protesters once again turned to the streets (and airports) to rile against President Trump’s immigration order to ban U.S. entry from seven Muslim countries. Here are some scenes from Copley Square, Logan Airport and other local reactions. Very happy to see Boston, my city Read More…

Business Meetings Real Estate

Demolition Delay Meeting Set for Cross Street Buildings on February 7th

COMMUNITY MEETING Article 85 Demolition Delay 198 Hanover St. / 60 Cross St. / 53 Salem St. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:00 p.m. Nazzaro Community Center 30 N. Bennet Street This community meeting on February 7th is being held as part of an Article 85 Demolition Delay application to demolish the buildings at 198 Hanover St, Read More…

Business

Divine Design Center Opens on the North End Waterfront

Encompassing 8000 square feet, New England’s largest design showroom has opened right here on Boston’s North End waterfront. Owner and principal designer Mariette Barsoum recently moved her Divine Design Center to Battery Wharf from the Seaport’s design center. A one-stop destination for interior design and remodeling, Divine Design Center features Europe’s top brands in its Modern Kitchen & Living Read More…

Community

The Weekender: Tresca Update, Gov’t Center Project, City Hall Facelift, Batting Cage!

Recapping the top post of the week, take a look at the 5 posts that drove the most traffic! New Chef and Team Join Ray Bourque at North End’s Tresca Entering their 10th year on Hanover Street, Tresca Restaurant and Bar will start a new chapter with new owners, new management, and Executive Chef, Rich Ansara. Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Stolen Firearms I.D. From Vehicle

The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 01/25/17  ~  11:00am – 11:30am Victim reports that he parked his 2008 Ford Econoline van on Commercial Street. When he returned to his vehicle his wallet containing his Massachusetts Firearms I.D. was taken from the console inside the van.

Arts & Culture Event Notices

NEMPAC’s Valentines “Amore” Opera Concert at La Galleria 33 Ristorante on February 12th

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center presents its annual Valentine’s Opera Concert titled “The Music and Words of Amore”, on Sunday, February 12th 2017 at 5:00 PM at La Galleria 33 Restaurant, in collaboration with Opera On Tap Boston. This romantic evening will include three sets of classic duets and arias about love Read More…