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Food & Drink
Guest Commentary on Live Entertainment Licenses
The following is a guest commentary by Stephanie Hogue. As with all commentaries, the opinions expressed are those solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of NorthEndWaterfront.com. Donato Frattaroli’s application for a zoning variance to allow live entertainment at his restaurant, Lucia’s, requires careful consideration by the neighborhood. The North End is Read More…
NEWNC Supports Lucia’s Live Entertainment License Request
At it’s November 9th meeting, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council voted 5-2 in favor of a live entertainment license application for Ristorante Lucia. Owner Donato Frattaroli presented with his attorney indicating the desire for two instruments, one vocalist and a comedian in the basement portion of his 3-story restaurant on Hanover Street. The license would be Read More…
Pagluica’s Expansion “Sustained with Provisos” From BBA
Pagluica’s Restaurant at 14-16 Parmenter Street received a “Sustained with Provisos” decision from the Zoning Board of Appeal. This generally means approved with conditions. The restaurant was seeking to expand into the basement area with 16 seats and to amend its beer, wine & cordials license to serve those 16 additional seats. The change was Read More…
News from the Chamber of Commerce
The North End Chamber of Commerce held its November meeting this week and discussed several issues and activities. HOLIDAY RETAIL STROLL The annual retail holiday stroll will be on December 4th this year from 7-11pm. WHERE Magazine is also planning a North End stroll after the holidays. NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANLINESS Chris Young is working with NEWRA’s Read More…
Seaport District: Here Comes Nick
The Boston Herald talks to the North End Restaurateur Nick Varano about his planned opening of another Strega restaurant on Fan Pier. The new place will be almost three times larger than the Hanover Street location with 160 seats and 30 more at the bar. May 2010 is the opening date. The Herald concludes with Read More…
Waterfront’s “Living Room” Sues the New W Hotels’ “Living Room”
In a trademark dispute, The Living Room at 101 Atlantic Avenue is suing the parent company of the W Hotels, as highlighted by Universal Hub. The new “W” in the Theater District is planning on opening a lobby bar also called “The Living Room.” In the lawsuit document, the plaintiff states the proprietor, John Haulk, Read More…
Trick or Treating & Pizza Party on the Prado
Halloween is right around the corner!!! For the second year, NEMPAC has decided to sponsor the ever-popular “Pizza Party on the Prado” following Trick-or-Treating. This was a huge success last year, and the kids had a ball! Thank you, Becca, for all you do to promote fun in our neighborhood! Halloween is a Saturday this Read More…
Fire in Bricco Building at 247 Hanover Street
This morning’s tweets from the Boston Fire Department regarding a fire in the building where Bricco is located at 247 Hanover Street. BostonFire Damage estimate is $300,000.00 Cause is under investigation by BFD Fire Investigation Unit. All out sounded at 7:10 am. BostonFire No injuries reported. BostonFire Building had a restaurant, Bricco, on the first Read More…
Chamber of Commerce President Responds to Globe Article
In a letter to the Boston Globe, North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) President, Joanne Prevost Anzalone, responded to the recent Globe article, “A Culture Clash in the North End,” republished here with the author’s permission. Let’s work together in the North End, October 9, 2009 Re: “A Culture Clash in North End” by Jenna Read More…
NEWRA Supports New Beer/Wine License at “Sapori di Napoli”
NEWRA voted 27-19 to support the application at 115A Salem Street for Sapori di Napoli (Giovanni Grimaldi, Manager). The cafe is is applying for a C.V. 7-day beer and wine license (cordials to come later) in the space next to the Pushcart Pizzeria. This would be Grimaldi’s second license in the North End, adding to Read More…