[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj7DdFqHBIo] Video: March 14, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association considering the request of Billy Tse Restaurant, 240 Commercial St. for outdoor sidewalk seating. In a very close vote of 18-19, NEWRA is opposing outdoor sidewalk seating at Billy Tse Restaurant, 240 Commercial Street. In order to use the public Read More…
It is interesting when the Globe’s editorial staff comments on one of their own front page articles. In today’s Boston Globe, editor Dante Ramos writes an opinion piece called, “Don’t Roll Up The Sidewalk,” saying the 2am bars and 24 hour bakery “are what make the North End interesting and exciting.” He further goes on Read More…
North Enders have noticed that Caffe Graffiti has been closed so far in January with no activity other than the Christmas tree blowing around on the ground in its outdoor seating area. Now, Boston dining scene websites are speculating it may be more than just a seasonal closing. While other restaurants simply close for a Read More…
11 PM is the "standard" time granted by the city for outdoor seating. 36 seats sounds like too many seats for that space. Seats for the restaurant part of CG or the cafe? Food service with alcohol? Or will this be another outdoor bar like Goody Glovers? When is CG going before the neighborhood groups with his patio design? I like CG and want them to succeed in the new location but….the rules should apply to everyone no?