Food & Drink

“Nick’s Famous Deli” License To Have Earlier Closing Hours

Although “Nick’s Famous Deli” filed a license application for a 2:00 am closing (with 4:00 am takeout window), sources indicate that owner Nick Varano will revise his application for an 11:00 pm closing hour (12:00 am on weekends). The plan may still include a takeout/delivery window closing at 2:00 am. Boston’s Licensing Board will hear Read More…

Business Food & Drink

Commercial St. Segway Store Applies for Food/Drink License

Boston Gliders at 73 Commercial St. has applied for a 7-day, C.V. license (food, non-alcoholic drinks). The licensing hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27 at 10:00 am in City Hall Room 809A (see details below). Boston Gliders is the Segway Adventures & Rentals store that does segway tours through Boston. Their website is: www.bostongliders.com. Read More…

Community Food & Drink Real Estate

Appeal to Stop “Doc’s Long Wharf” is Denied

The decision came down Friday to deny a challenge by local residents to stop a restaurant at the far end of Long Wharf, known as “Doc’s Long Wharf.” The action was taken by the State’s Department of Environment Protection (DEP) as it considered the residents’ challenge to the license it previously granted to the Boston Read More…

Food & Drink

“Nick’s Famous Deli” Re-Applies for Late-Night Food License

 “Nick’s Famous Deli,” owned by Nick Varano, has re-applied for a common victualler license for 66 Cross Street for food and non-alcoholic beverage service. This application was rescinded last summer after a negative reaction from abutters and neighborhood groups. The deli has been operating under a temporary license. The license application is for a 2:00 Read More…

Business Community Food & Drink Government

Part III – LaMattina on Neighborhood Dynamics, Greenway, Taxes & LNG

This is the third in a series of articles from an interview with District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina following his recent inauguration. Councilor LaMattina is beginning his second full term representing the North End/Waterfront neighborhood as well as East Boston, Charlestown and parts of Beacon Hill & Downtown. Click here to read Part I Read More…

Arts & Culture Food & Drink Real Estate

Lucia’s Gets Live Entertainment Approval From Zoning Board

Ristorante Lucia is one step closer to offering live entertainment at 415 Hanover Street. In a vote of 7-0, the City’s Zoning Board of Appeal today approved the change in the currently zoned “Multi-Family/Local Service” to allow the live entertainment. Lucia’s is adjacent to, but outside, the border of the North End commercial zone and Read More…

Business Community Food & Drink Government Real Estate

Councilor LaMattina on the Issues – Part II

This is the second in a series of articles from an interview with District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina following his recent inauguration. Councilor LaMattina is beginning his second full term representing the North End/Waterfront neighborhood as well as East Boston, Charlestown and parts of Beacon Hill & Downtown. (Click here to read Part 1 Read More…

Meetings Police & Fire

Police: “The Neighborhood is Safe”

This is a first-hand report from the Public Safety meeting held at the Nazzaro Center on January 7, 2010, sponsored by NEWNC and the Boston Police. Attending the meeting was NEWNC Public Safety Committee Chair, Bob DeCristoforo, Boston Police Captain Bernard O’Rourke, Sergeant Tom Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz was also Read More…

Food & Drink

NEWNC Supports New Alcohol License for Sapori di Napoli

Giovanni Grimaldi, operator of Sapori di Napoli, presented to the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNCBoston.org) for his application to the Licensing Board for a 7-day Malt and Wine License at 115A Salem Street. The council supported the application in a vote of 7-1. According to Grimaldi, through a negotiation with NEWRA last October, the hours Read More…