Starting Tuesday, March 17th, all Massachusetts restaurants and bars are ordered to close for on-site service and open only for take-out and delivery, said Gov. Charlie Baker at a Sunday press conference. The closure will last at least through April 5th, with a potential for further extension. The dramatic action is directly intended to slow Read More…
A total of 24 eateries from the North End/Waterfront and Beacon Hill are participating in this year’s Dine Out Boston sponsored by the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) and American Express. This is the 19th year of Dine Out Boston and many Boston restaurants are providing diners an opportunity to enjoy the regions dining scene and participating Read More…
The North End’s Salem Street has a new and expansive bar-centric destination with this month’s opening of Libertine. The restauranteurs were inspired by the free-spirited nature of the name (Libertine is defined as one devoid of restraints; a dissolute person or freethinker). The eclectic theme is readily evident in both the drinks and food menu. Read More…
How do you stop 13 million people in their tracks? To Jim Koch, co-founder of Boston Beer Co. and owner of the new Sam Adams Tap Room at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the answer is simple: world-class beer and constant innovation. With 20 beers on tap at its new tap room, patrons will find the expected Read More…
Alchemista, a high-touch, office catering and hospitality company, has taken steps to establish itself at 101 Atlantic Avenue at the corner of the Mercantile Building formerly occupied by The Living Room that closed almost exactly a year ago. Founded by Christine Marcus, ALCHEMISTA has a site in Boston on Lincoln Street as well as locations Read More…
Ristorante Lucia’s Tour d’Italia wine dinner series features an authentic, five-course meal in Boston’s historic North End at the oldest restaurant still family owned and operated. Starting with the Abruzzo region in late 2018, the series is set to transport diners to Campania on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30pm. Known for its seafood and seascapes, Read More…
A staple in all Italian households, the Feast of the Seven Fishes on December 24 is an authentic Italian Christmas Eve feast. Diners at Lucia Ristorante locations (415 Hanover Street) will have plenty to enjoy on Christmas Eve, with many seafood specials in addition to the regular menu, camaraderie and lots of good wine. Reservations Read More…
Here is a suggestion for a special holiday Christmas gift: NORTH END ITALIAN COOKBOOK It has been on the market since 1974. I wrote the first three as a fundraiser for the North End Union, our now defunct Community Settlement house. All my 6 books were and still are extremely successful and the one and only Read More…
In a vote of 22-8, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported a proposal by Daily Catch restaurant to transfer its alcohol license to 65 Atlantic Avenue on the waterfront in Boston’s North End. Maria Lombardo and Sage Freddura presented a petition on November 14th to transfer a license currently held by The Read More…
Everyone has a favorite North End restaurant and there have always been many to choose from. These days I see throngs of tourists, elderly leaf peepers, and high school groups waiting in long lines at our local restaurants. Sixty years ago visiting the North End was taking a walk on the wild side and only Read More…
The North End’s il Molo invites Halloween revelers to swing by for a festive kickoff to their night, either prior to a haunted bash or family trick-or-treating, to enjoy specialty cocktails, themed appetizers, complimentary treats for the kids and $1 oysters all night. Specialty cocktails available for purchase will include a Cider Margarita, Harvest Mule Read More…
Ristorante Lucia’s Tour d’Italia wine dinner series features an authentic, five-course meal in Boston’s historic North End at the oldest restaurant still family owned and operated. Starting with the Abruzzo region in late 2018, the series is set to transport diners to Calabria on Tuesday, October 29 to celebrate Italian Heritage Month. Located in southwest Read More…