Food & Drink

Tresca Restaurant Receives Full Support of NEWNC For Later Closing Hours

Tresca Restaurant at 227-237 Hanover Street received a unanimous vote of support (9-0) from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council for its application to serve alcohol until 1:00 a.m., one hour later than its current closing hour of midnight. The later time would apply to its existing C.V. All-Alcohol Beverage License, 7 days per Read More…

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City’s Zoning & Licensing Boards Approve Bricco Expansion on Hanover St. and Paulie’s on Salem St.

Bricco Restaurant, owned by Frank DePasquale, received approval from the City of Boston for the proposed expansion at 239-241 Hanover Street. The Zoning Board of Appeal approved the zoning variance on Tuesday, December 8 and the Licensing Board approved the alcohol license change on Wednesday. Bricco’s alcohol license has a 2:00 am closing, 7 days Read More…

Food & Drink

Licensing Board Schedules Hearing For Bricco Alcohol License Change

The Zoning Board of Appeal will hear the zoning part of Bricco’s expansion on December 7, 2010 at 9:30 am at City Hall, Room 801. The Licensing Board hearing could be deferred if the Board wants the applicant to return to the neighborhood groups. Related posts: Bricco Restaurant Expansion Receives Unanimous Support from NEWNC NEWRA Opposes Bricco Expansion

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NEWRA Opposes Bricco Expansion – Supports Paulie’s, Laz Parking and Cooper St. Renovation

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 10-21 to oppose the capacity addition at Bricco Restaurant at this week’s meeting. Bricco’s application is being made by owner Frank DePasquale at 239-241 Hanover Street. The expansion would add 47 seats to the existing 120 through an expansion on the ground floor into an abutting Read More…

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Voting Summary of NEWRA Meeting

These are the highlights from tonight’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). This was the first meeting led by new President, Stephanie Hogue. North End Winter Street Sweeping Pilot Program – Similar to her visit to the neighborhood council last week, Commissioner of Public Works, Joanne Mazzaro, gave an informational update Read More…

Food & Drink Real Estate

Bricco Restaurant Expansion Receives Unanimous Support from NEWNC

Frank DePasquale, owner of Bricco Restaurant and DePasquale Ventures, presented his plans for an expansion of Bricco into the adjoining building at 251 Hanover Street, formerly Peter Nobile Insurance Agency. Mr. DePasquale said, “I recently purchased both 241 and 251 Hanover Street to protect and expand Bricco, my landmark restaurant.” The presentation was made on Read More…

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NEWNC Meeting – November 8th – Executive Summary of Votes

North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council Meeting November 8, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Executive Summary All eleven NEWNC members were present. The meeting was held at the Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Ave. to avoid a conflict at the Nazzaro Center. Nicole Leo from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services announced that the Mayor’s Holiday Trolley Tour Read More…

Food & Drink Real Estate

Bricco Restaurant Presents Expansion Plans to ZLC Committee

At a sparsely attended meeting for the Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, Frank DePasquale presented expansion plans for his Bricco Restaurant along with Attorney William Ferrullo and Angelo Buonopane. The meeting was held on the evening of October 26, 2010 at the Pilot House. Mr. DePasquale, proprieter Read More…

Community Real Estate

Busy Agenda for NEWRA’s Zoning and Licensing Committee

The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association’s Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee will meet this Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 7:00 PM, at the Pilot House.  The agenda is copied below.  Meetings are open, and all North End/Waterfront residents are invited to participate in these discussions. NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 26, 2010, Read More…

Food & Drink

Pasta Beach Opens at Rowes Wharf

The new location for Pasta Beach at Rowes Wharf opened this morning and is serving customers. The location is on the corner toward Harbor Towers, across from the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The space was formerly occupied by Rudi’s Cafe. As the name implies, it is an upscale Italian themed-cafe serving coffee/espresso in the morning with with pastries, eggs and crepes. Read More…

Community Real Estate

Resident Group Wins Round One in Long Wharf Restaurant Case

A group of ten local residents challenging plans to locate a restaurant on the end of Long Wharf won the first series of court motions against the City and State. The court denied dismissal motions by the City’s Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and the State’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Notifications of the court rulings Read More…