This January, Patron Spirits (Patron tequila) is teaming up with City Hall to target underage drinking. The North End is among the areas being targeted to communicate the message not to provide alcohol to minors. Above is one of the billboards that will be going up around town.
Chief Operating Officer John McDonnell is also a North End resident. Patron Spirits was recently a major sponsor of the gala fundraiser for Friends of Christopher Columbus Park.
The Internet continues to find the North End with the latest coming from Nabewise, a site that helps people who are moving find the best neighborhood for them. The term “nabe” is apparently the other side of “hood.” Get it? (Ed: Me neither.) Still, they are rolling out more “nabes” in Boston as well as Read More…
The State has hired Project for Public Spaces (PPS), a nonprofit consulting firm, to make recommendations for a public market near Haymarket to showcase “Made in Massachusetts” foods. The announcement was made at the fifth meeting of the Parcel 7 and 9 RFP Advisory Committee, a group of citizens tasked with creating guidelines for development Read More…
Otis House MuseumA new event from the North End Historical Society: On Wednesday, January 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Otis House Museum, 141 Cambridge Street, West End Lorna Condon, the Curator of the Historic New England Library and Archives, will lead a rare and exclusive showing of photographs, advertisements, postcards, architectural drawings, and other Read More…
The New England Aquarium at Central Wharf is preparing for a new shark and ray exhibit due to open in April 2011. The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank will have a 25,000 tank with shallow edges and windows to give visitors a close up view. It will be the largest shark and Read More…
Whole Foods Market Helps Seniors, Families in Need;
Hosts Food Drive to Benefit ABCD West End Food Pantry
Shoppers May Contribute to “Wish List” to Combat Hunger
on Saturday, January 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Shoppers at Whole Foods Market at Charles River Plaza, Boston, now have the opportunity to participate in an innovative approach to ensuring that West End neighborhood seniors on fixed incomes and others struggling in the current harsh economy have nutritious, appealing food on their tables.
The novel “Wish List” food program will help to stock the ABCD West End Food Pantry located inside the West End Public Library at 151 Cambridge Street. The demand for food at the pantry has skyrocketed in recent months and staff members from Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) are working with nearby Whole Foods Market to stock its shelves with healthy food for the seniors and families who depend upon it.
On Saturday, January 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Whole Foods Market at 181 Cambridge Street, Boston, will have staff and volunteers from the ABCD North End/West End NSC distributing a “Wish List” to customers entering the store. The list is based on items that are frequently requested and that contribute to healthy nutrition. Shoppers are asked to consider purchasing one or more of the items from the list and then to leave donations with the ABCD crew on their way out of the store. The “Wish List” items will be highlighted on the shelves to make choices easy to find.
Whole Foods Market will also donate $500 worth of food from the “Wish List” which includes items that last on a shelf such as oatmeal, rice, dry beans, peanut butter and tuna fish.
Check out the First Night Event Map for activities happening in Boston on New Year’s Eve. For the North End / Waterfront area, the most significant event is the fireworks display at midnight from a barge in Boston Harbor. New to First Night this year are programs at the brand new Modern Theatre and Paramount Read More…
Heidi, The Journalism Student, posts about one of Michele Topor’s North End market tours, guided by Jim Becker. She also made a narrated photoshow video that you can view below. Here’s something I didn’t know … olive oil is not only heart-healthy, but also a pain killer! Read the full post.
Mercato Del Mare, the North End Fish Market (www.northendfish.com), at 99 Salem Street received unanimous support from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council to change the use of the building’s basement level to add take-out in addition to its retail food market. The vote came at this week’s NEWNC meeting. Liz Ventura appeared before Read More…
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North End resident Nino Sambataro has been creating some dynamic videos. This one is a little outside the North End in Downtown Crossing of the local artist holiday market. See more of Nino’s YouTube videos.
Bricco Restaurant, owned by Frank DePasquale, received approval from the City of Boston for the proposed expansion at 239-241 Hanover Street. The Zoning Board of Appeal approved the zoning variance on Tuesday, December 8 and the Licensing Board approved the alcohol license change on Wednesday. Bricco’s alcohol license has a 2:00 am closing, 7 days Read More…