A new Italian restaurant, Casarecce, has opened at 285 Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. Casarecce Ristorante’s menu highlights that all pasta is made fresh on premises, under the headline of “Eat Fresh, Eat Local, Eat Casarecce.” Casarecce are short pasta noodles with curled edges and a groove down the middle. The name comes from Read More…
Food & Drink
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tresca on May 1st
Welcome and Reception – 6:30 PassportBlanco, aperol, bitters, brut rose, orange peelSmall Bites Tasting – 7:30 Prickly Pear MargaritaAnejo, pear, jalapeno, charred pineapple Fish Taco’sPan fried local cod, cabbage slaw, pickled onions, chipotle sour cream, soft tortilla Casamigos FlightBlanco, Reposado, Anejo Street Corn SaladGrilled ancho chile corn, cotija, fresh lime, grilled shrimp In FashionReposado, bitters, Read More…
Cooking Demonstration at ABCD Neighborhood Service Center
Join the ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center on Friday, April 5, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at 1 Michelangelo Street for a fun and interactive cooking demonstration by Lovin’ Spoonfuls. We will be replicating a healthy, hearty meal of barley risotto with chicken and vegetables in our kitchen for all participants to Read More…
St. Patrick’s Day at the Boston Public Market
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, several vendors at the Boston Public Market are featuring festive specials! See below for a list of offerings. Irish Cream lattes from George Howell CoffeeIrish Cream donut from Union Square DonutsBeef Brisket from Chestnut Farms, with instructions on how to make corned beefIrish Soda Bread from Hi-Rise Bread Company Corned Beef and Cabbage take-home Read More…
North End, Waterfront, and Beacon Hill Eateries Participating in Dine Out Boston
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 18th year of Dine Out Boston and many Boston restaurants are providing diners an opportunity to enjoy the regions dining scene Read More…
Opening of “Table” by Jen Royle Celebrates Family-Style Dining
TABLE is now open with its family-style dining twist brought to Boston’s North End by local celebrity chef, Jennifer Royle. With 32 seats, guests arrive at scheduled time and find a place at the long, wooden tables in a completely renovated space at 445 Hanover Street. The feast begins with appetizers such as gourmet flatbreads Read More…
Boston Freedom Wheel Proposed at Long Wharf
Boston Freedom Wheel, LLC. is proposing a 200 foot “observation wheel” at the end of Long Wharf on the Boston Harbor watersheet. Company officials have held several private meetings with community leaders to explain the plans that would include two, 2-story cafe buildings and outdoor seating for 700 people. Using a platform supported by pilings Read More…
Ribbon Cutting with the Mayor at Forcella
Mayor Marty Walsh was on hand for a ribbon cutting this week at Forcella, the newly opened restaurant at 33 North Square in Boston’s North End. Forcella owners Nino Trotta and Shannon MacGowen showed off the 34-seat restaurant along with Chef Robert Morotto. The Italian word “forcella” translates to “fork” such as in the road at North Square. The menu is old school Read More…
North End Restaurants Join to Conquer Diabetes in 13th Year of CityFeast
CityFeast returned to Boston’s North End for its thirteenth year. This food-fueled evening was hosted on Sunday night by six local restaurants: Antico Forno, Aria Trattoria, Bricco Ristorante, Lucca, Terramia Ristorante, and Tresca. Carla Agrippino Gomes, owner of Antico Forno and Terramia, founded CityFeast in 2005 in the North End with her restaurants and it has continued to grow. Since its inception, Read More…
St. Anthony Society Hosts Ruffino Wine Dinners to Kick Off 100th Anniversary
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Saint Anthony’s Feast, the Saint Anthony Society is hosting several events in the neighborhood, beginning with a series of Ruffino wine dinners. The first dinner in the series was at Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, located on Endicott Street. The sold out dinner showcased a six-course tasting menu carefully prepared by Read More…
Valentine’s Day Dinner Course for Two at the Battery Wharf Grille
Love is in the air; celebrate Valentine’s Day at Battery Wharf in Boston’s North End! Located inside Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront, our restaurant Battery Wharf Grille will have a special Valentine’s Day dinner course for 2 from the 14th to 17th of February – many offerings include bay oysters, scallop veloute, pan seared halibut, Read More…
CityFeast Returns to Boston’s North End to Benefit Joslin Diabetes Center January 27
CityFeast, a special dining experience in Boston’s North End, returns on Sunday, January 27th for its thirteenth year to benefit Joslin Diabetes Center’s High Hopes Fund, which supports the Center’s greatest needs in research, education and clinical care. Headlining this year’s restaurants are Antico Forno, Aria Trattoria, Bricco, Lucca, Terramia Ristorante, and Tresca. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and includes Read More…












