Boston Pewter Company at Faneuil Hall Marketplace has moved from its former location in the South Market building across the popular shopping area to the North Market building. The company, owned by Jeff and Lorraine Allen of Topsfield, Massachusetts, is celebrating 30 years at Faneuil Hall. They specialize in pewter, hand-blown glass and hand-done scrimshaw on Read More…
The Massachusetts State Election will take place on Tuesday, November 6 with polls open 7am-8pm. In a new effort by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz to encourage voter participation, several local businesses are offering 15% off purchases when you present your ‘I Voted’ sticker on Election Day! You can also enter a raffle to win Celtics Read More…
The first Neighborhood Night kicked off at North Street Grille this week with $750 raised to toward a turkey drive at the North End / West End ABCD Center. Held on the first Thursday of the month, the series donates 30% of proceeds to a local charity. The next Neighborhood Night is set for December Read More…
The North End’s Neptune Oyster has been ranked #33 in Boston Magazine‘s list of top 50 restaurants in Boston, released earlier this week. Located at 63 Salem Street, it’s not uncommon to see a line forming outside this local seafood spot before it’s even open for the day. According to Boston Magazine, Neptune Oyster offers “stellar Read More…
Monica’s Pasta Shop is now open at 141 Richmond Street, on the Freedom Trail, and next to the longstanding Vinoteca di Monica. The homemade pasta story at Monica’s goes back to 1995 when Chef Jorge Mendoza Iturraide brought fresh pasta to the menu at the original Monica’s restaurant. Now, these pastas are available retail along Read More…
The Boston Red Sox are battling the Los Angeles Dodgers in the quest to become World Series Champions and, off the field, chefs from the two cities are placing a bet to back their home team. Chefs from the Quincy Market Food Colonnade have squared off with chefs from L.A.’s Grand Central Market to feed Read More…
Carmen Trattoria closed its doors at 33 North Square back in July 2016 after 16 years of business in the North End. Adam Castiglioni recently noticed a new sign for Forcella at this location. Forcella’s website is still under construction, but it does indicate the restaurant will be opening soon at North Square. “Neighborhood Photo” is a Read More…
City Councilor Lydia Edwards is calling a hearing to assess Boston’s regulations of bars, liquor stores and cannabis establishments near substance abuse treatment facilities. The hearing will discuss the current siting requirements for businesses serving these products and consider an update to the distance-based buffers while creating fairness between industries, according to Edwards. Right now, Read More…
Siblings Kristina and Joey Tagliente are opening a luxury rowing studio, Row Republic, at 77 N. Washington Street. They spoke at the October Neighborhood Council meeting to share details about the studio and answer questions. Joey spoke about joining rowing after a football injury in college. His sister Kristina was a rower and encouraged him Read More…
*Sponsored Post* WE’RE CLOSING Cataldo Home & Couture Baby Boutique 42 Prince Street will be closing their retail store December 31st. LIQUIDATION SALE 50% OFF October 13th thru December 31st Clothing –Jewelry- Furniture-LightingHours: Thursday-Saturday 11:30-7:00 Sunday 12-6 Cataldo Interiors Inc. will continue business at their Saugus location. Please contact Jeanette Cataldo for more information: 781-231-0238 www.cataldointeriors.com design@cataldointeriors.com We would like to Read More…
Former Boston Bruins hockey player Milan Lucic recently had a new tattoo done at Boston Barber & Tattoo Co. to commemorate the birth of his son, Milan Jr. Lucic played with the Bruins from 2007 to 2015 and was part of the Bruins Stanley Cup champion team in 2011. He now plays for the Edmonton Read More…
Shake the Tree at 67 Salem Street has teamed up with the League of Women Voters to host a voter registration at their shop on Friday, Oct. 12 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. If you are a U.S. citizen and live anywhere in Massachusetts, please stop by to register. No documents needed, just know Read More…