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Bellissimo Nails & Spa just opened at 12 Fleet Street by owners Dat Nguyen and Amy Tran. Services include gel, acrylic, manicure, spa pedicure, pink & white, waxing services and eyelash extensions. Hours are 9:30am-8:00pm (Mon-Fri), 9:30-7:00 (Sat) and 10:00am-6:00pm (Sun). The nail salon is located in the space formerly occupied by Twilight, a clothing Read More…
Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe has moved to a new storefront at 28 Parmenter Street in Boston’s North End, in the space formerly occupied by Cocoanuts. Owner Sandy Russo is a longtime North End resident and is very excited to bring her famous homemade cupcakes to a larger space with counter seats and plenty of candy, cookies and ice cream too! Read More…
Accompanied by fireboats and helicopters, the Viking Star visited Boston’s inner harbor today with a turnaround. MV Viking Star is the lead ship of the Viking Star-class of cruise ships, and the first such ship operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, a division of Viking Cruises. She entered service in April 2015. Photo by Jean Eisenstadt
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…
The Wharf District Council (WDC) is pushing for a significant increase of 200,000+ square feet in open space on the waterfront as part of its own Public Realm Vision plan released this week. The draft document shown below in its entirety comes in response to the public realm initiative being put forth by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA, formerly the Read More…
After 3 years on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End, Pinkberry has closed its doors. The frozen yogurt shop never seemed to gain traction on a street where gelato, cannoli and cappuccino reign supreme. As a franchise chain capitalizing on the popularity of “fro-yo,” Pinkberry’s debut and its signage were met with mixed reactions at the location Read More…
The homegrown vegetable stand at the corner of Salem & Cooper Streets is back in business! A recent column by Tom Schiavoni brought attention to the code enforcement closure, that was quickly rectified by City Hall to get the needed authorizations for the stand. The operation has been run for over 45 years by the Tammaro family who Read More…
On Thursday August 11, the Joi Salon on Atlantic Ave held a fabulous fundraiser for North End Against Drugs. Salon Owner Erica Harris and Salon Manager Jessica Winterle put together an unbelievable evening to help out N.E.A.D. Along with their incredible staff, they raised over $2000 to help NEAD with programs for youth and families. Read More…
Fox25 Morning News spent Friday morning at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston’s North End for a neighborhood “Zip Trip,” showcasing unique aspects of the community and interviewing many neighborhood organizations. FOX25 Morning News is anchored by Gene Lavanchy, Sara Underwood, Meteorologist Shiri Spear and Around Town Host Michele Lazcano. The event was live with some pre-recorded segments airing during Read More…
News from the Greenway Conservancy on the launch of a new scavenger hunt in the park: Greenway To Hold a Major Scavenger Hunt Throughout the Park on Social Media Dozens of Food Truck Gift Cards and Free Carousel Rides to be Hidden in Plain-view throughout the Park with Clues to be provided on Social Read More…
North End residents are invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the reopening of Faneuil Hall Marketplace by taking advantage of a special Faneuil “Hall Pass” with great deals throughout March 2018. The “Hall Pass” has exclusive benefits at 34 merchants at Faneuil Hall Marketplace including restaurants, shops and the Food Colonnade at Quincy Market. Read More…