This past weekend was a good one to be a pizza lover. With 30 vendors serving pizza, the Boston Pizza Festival was the place to be on July 7th and 8th. The second iteration of the festival was well prepared for the massive crowds entering City Hall Plaza. This year’s improvements included: no extra fee Read More…
In case you weren’t already aware, Sunday, July 15 is National Ice Cream Day! What better way to celebrate than with free scoops and an ice cold beer? This year, Boston-based frozen Greek yogurt company, Yasso, and Trillium Brewing Company are pairing up to help Boston residents celebrate. Swing by and stave off the Sunday Read More…
The North End of Boston has changed a great deal since I lived there between 1991 and 2003. When I was a young kid, my family spent many weekends shopping at old Haymarket. Not crazy about being drowned in crowds of hot, sweaty people and rotting vegetables, it was not my favorite weekend activity. So Read More…
Mayor Marty Walsh came out strongly against the proposed North End location at the Charter Realty development on Cross Street, between Hanover and Salem. “After hearing the concerns from residents about sustaining the culture and historic nature of the North End, I encouraged the applicant to withdraw the proposal to locate a Starbucks at the entrance to Read More…
Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue recently hit the stands, marking its 45th anniversary of the awards. Four North End establishments won awards in food, drink, and play! Best Chowder – Boston Sail Loft (80 Atlantic Avenue) Best Neighborhood Restaurant, North End – North Square Oyster (5 North Square) Best Neighborhood Bar, North End – Read More…
The always popular Chowderfest brought out the crowds to taste clam chowder samples from some of the best local restaurants at Christopher Columbus Park. Live music and arts booths were also on hand as part of Boston Harborfest. Gerri Palladino was on hand with her trusty camera to capture the delicious fun. Chowderfest featured the following Read More…
Welcome to my dear friend Anthony Contarino a Restaurateur and FABULOUS CHEF!! He brought his great restaurant Tre Monte to the North End on Salem Street. I can’t wait to enjoy a wonderful meal.
Opponents of a proposed North End Starbucks made a powerful showing at a nearly three-hour public meeting on Thursday night. The issue at hand is a take-out license request by the coffee company under consideration by city officials at 198 Hanover Street, part of the Charter Realty development along Cross Street. The gathering was moderated by Read More…
The 2018 Boston Pizza Festival is only a few weeks away. The second iteration of the festival will take place on July 7th and 8th at City Hall Plaza from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days. A complete list of vendors at the festival has been announced. Most are local to Boston and Read More…
Remember 2006, when the North End’s Hanover Street was filled by thousands of fans to celebrate Italy’s World Cup victory? Well, that won’t happen this year. Italy is not in the World Cup for the first time since 1958. The United States team did not make it either, so the mood around town is more Read More…
If you care about all the small, independently owned cafes, delis, pastry shops, and if you care about keeping our neighborhood authentic, YOU MUST ATTEND this public meeting. Come and support The North End Boston Please like this Facebook page and share this post. STOP STARBUCKS Abutters Meeting, Thurs. June 28, 2018, 6pm Nazzaro Center, Read More…
There’s now six new reasons to add the North End waterfront to your bucket list this summer, and you’ll find them at the bar at il Molo, which just refreshed it’s cocktail list to reflect the signature flavors of summer. Vincent Colafella, the cocktail guru behind il Molo’s standout beverage program, has upgraded the menu Read More…