Filthy Rich Moving on Hanover Street

Celebrating 30 Years of “Going Bananas” in Boston’s North End

October 11th marks the 30th Anniversary of the Going Bananas market and grocery shop located on Salem Street in Boston’s North End. Frank Scire started working at age 13 with his uncle at Haymarket. He fell in love with the experience and the atmosphere drew him to the North End. Going Bananas was born in 1986 when Scire opened a Read More…

A Pause to Applaud the Postale

by Stephanie Hogue It’s closing night for the Postale. It was more than a place to get a cup of coffee and a knish with your keys. Like any good play, you entered a different world when you stepped through (and closed!) that door. You might find yourself in the controlled mayhem of a packaging Read More…

Two of Three 7-Eleven Stores Close in North End / Waterfront

Two longtime 7-Eleven chain retail franchises have closed in the past few weeks in the North End / Waterfront area. At 464 Hanover Street, the lease was not renewed. The location is at the corner at Commercial St. across from the US Coast Guard station. Before the closing, staff at the store said the space had Read More…