Quite an honor was bestowed upon the North End’s own Galleria Umberto as the James Beard Foundation selected the pizzeria to receive one of the five 2018 America’s Classics awards. This national recognition is given to “regional establishments, often family-owned, that are cherished for their quality food, local character, and lasting appeal.” Galleria Umberto289 Hanover Street, BostonOwners: Read More…
An illegal graffiti strike recently hit Commercial Street / Greenough Lane over the past few days. “It seems like one new ‘artistic piece’ is arriving every other day,” says Andy Finnegan who shares these photos. This, after many graffiti tags were seen in the neighborhood over the summer. A reminder that residents can report public Read More…
Ask any Bostonian about the North End and it is likely they’ll mention the festivals, or ‘feasts,’ organized each summer. These events are designed to honor patron saints of various regions throughout Italy and have brought hundreds of thousands to the area for almost a century! Here is an old photo of a festival on Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Sidewalk Outside Boston Public Library in Need of Repair “Sidewalk crumbling outside Bpl north end.” The original 311 post can be found here and here. The cases Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Welcome to NorthEndWaterfront.com – your hyperlocal destination for all the neighborhood happenings along the Waterfront and North End of Boston. We’re here to keep you informed and involved in our historic neighborhood, and to share your thoughts and insider knowledge as residents and community members. Today’s insider treat comes from the Read More…
In an effort to avoid another war after the Lewis Wharf Hotel debacle, nine North End / Waterfront condominium boards reached out to city officials in a joint letter (pdf) to address the remaining open development parcels in the neighborhood. Specifically, the letter identified areas of development concern at Commercial Wharf, Lewis Wharf, Sargent’s Wharf, and vacant lots Read More…
January letter from Maria Stella Gulla, Director of ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center. It’s a wrap! As the books close on another holiday season and year, the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) wanted to gratefully acknowledge the local community-based organizations, our elected officials, and members of our community for their support throughout the year that Read More…
NEMPAC 2018 Opera Project: Don Giovanni will feature children in The Great Hall at Faneuil Hall. NEMPAC is seeking 8 young performers, children ages 9-13, to audition for Don Giovanni under the direction of Rebecca Miller (Artistic and Stage Director). They will be featured in a large ensemble non-singing scene in Act 1. The young Read More…
The North End’s il Molo is gearing up for the Patriots AFC Championship game with a special dollar menu you (or your wallet) won’t want to forget. Head to il Molo for Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars and nosh on a new $1 Game Time menu featuring mouthwatering finger foods such as Grilled Read More…
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Clear Skies https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd7shK7Hs1g/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd8H5dPF-vH/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd8lVC6nRqC/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd9A9iRB0RX/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd8MWDUFKEB/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Neighborhood Favorites https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd5tMH-nI3F/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Can never get enough of these places to eat in Read More…
Boston Globe Magazine’s “46 Best New Restaurants” features several local businesses. Here they are in alphabetical order. How many have you tried? Bencotto “It’s everything you want in a North End restaurant.” 361 Hanover Street; bencottoboston.com Cultivar “Seasonal cuisine [that] draws on a regional array.” 1 Court Street, in the Ames Boston Hotel adjacent to Read More…
Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards was sworn in by city clerk Maureen Feeney on Wednesday to serve on the Boston’s Neighborhood Housing Trust (NHT). The trust, established in 1983 and revamped to suit the city’s growing population in 2001 and 2013, prioritizes funding for affordable and workforce units throughout the City by working with developers Read More…