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Tresca Donates Food to Mass General Healthcare Workers

Tresca, located at 233 Hanover Street in Boston’s North End, recently donated trays of Italian food to healthcare workers at Massachusetts General Hospital. The food was delivered by hockey star Ray Bourque. The hospital workers replied to the donation with the message, “Thank you Ray Bourque and Tresca for fueling our #mghblake12icu night crew!! Lots Read More…

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Rocco’s Donates Food to Local Hospitals

Rocco’s Cucina & Bar, located at 450 Commercial Street in the North End (at Henchman St.), recently donated and delivered food to local area hospitals to support and give back to frontline workers fighting COVID-19. Rocco’s donations went to Beth Israel Lahey Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Rocco intends to continue sending Read More…

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Gilardi Group Donates Pizzas to NEW Health Centers

The Gilardi Group of Gibson Sotheby’s recently donated 85 pizzas to the North End Waterfront (NEW) Health centers in the North End and Charlestown. Toni Gilardi of the Gilardi Group / Gibson Sotheby’s Realty said, “My team and I are so happy to help spread a little joy to our neighborhood healthcare workers.” The pizzas came Read More…

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City Council Discusses Expanding SNAP Benefits for Online & Delivery Services

For Boston residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), gaining access to food has proven even more difficult as stay-at-home advisories and limited transportation options continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. More Bostonians are opting to remain at home during the City’s coronavirus surge, resulting in grocery delivery services no longer having available Read More…

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Restaurants: Proposed New Liquor Licenses “Slap in the Face” During Pandemic

This week’s Boston City Council hearing on adding 150 non-transferable liquor licenses for underserved neighborhoods became heated as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could put many existing alcohol licenses on the secondary market from many restaurants expected to go out of business. With all Massachusetts restaurants and bars ordered closed for on-site service as of March Read More…

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Superb Grocery Service in North End During Virus Crisis

We are living in a challenging time and in unchartered territory. When people or groups step up to the plate to serve the greater cause they deserve great thanks and recognition. We want to recognize the extreme effort being made by Steve DeAngelis, owner and the many employees of the Golden Goose Urban Market on Commercial Street in Read More…

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Boston Public Market Pop-Up Outdoor Market is Open!

*Sponsored Post* Boston Public Market (BPM)’s pop up Outdoor Market is open as the BPM strives to continue to be a resource for our community with fresh, local food and to support our small business vendors! Outdoor Market DetailsDays: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and SaturdayTime: 11AM – 3PMLocation: Outdoor Plaza (along Surface Road) at 100 Hanover Read More…

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Wine and Beer Take Out Proposal Gaining Steam; Tresca’s Chef Rich on NBC10

A proposal by Gov. Baker would allow restaurants to sell wine and beer with takeout and delivery during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. In normal times, alcohol sales can make up to half or more of the profit at many eateries and the addition to the takeout menu could be a boost during difficult times. “This Read More…

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Massimino’s Pickup Dinner Orders at Lunch Prices!

*Sponsored Post* Call 617-523-5959.All pickup orders at Massimino’s Cucina Italiana for dinner will be at lunch prices! That is a 50% savings to all! Thank you for your business from all of us at Massimino’s on Endicott Street in the North End. We are at 207 Endicott Street in Boston’s North End.Call us today at Read More…

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The Feast of San Gennaro has Been Canceled for September

The Feast of San Gennaro would have celebrated its third Boston iteration this year but has been canceled for this September, according to its North End organizers Frank DePasquale, Pasquale Trotta and Nick Varano who vow to bring it back in September 2021.  “It is with a heavy heart that we have to postpone our Read More…