The North End/Waterfront groups don’t cover on the other side of Surface Road, but folks in Harbor Towers and Rowes Wharf might be interested in this licensing hearing for Nuzio’s Pizzeria at 195 State Street. The applicant is looking for an outdoor patio with 28 seats, closing at 11:00 pm. The hearing details are below: Read More…
Tag: Alcohol Licenses
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…
NEWRA’s Annual Meeting is Thursday, October 8th
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will have their Annual Meeting at 7pm this Thursday, October 8th at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The agenda includes 2 licenses and a Greenway update. Plus, there will be officer elections and refreshements after the meeting. *Annual Meeting Agenda* Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009 Time: 7:00 Read More…
NEWRA President Responds to Globe’s Editorial on Late-Night Revelry
In a response to the Boston Globe’s editorial on late-night revelry in the North End, the Residents’ Association (NEWRA) President Mark Paul submitted the following letter that was published today. The editorial came the day after the Globe’s front page story, “A Culture Clash in the North End.” ………………………………………………………………………………………… Backers of wee hours hear only Read More…
Globe Editor Wants Late Night Hours
It is interesting when the Globe’s editorial staff comments on one of their own front page articles. In today’s Boston Globe, editor Dante Ramos writes an opinion piece called, “Don’t Roll Up The Sidewalk,” saying the 2am bars and 24 hour bakery “are what make the North End interesting and exciting.” He further goes on Read More…
Globe Highlights “Culture Clash” in North End
In a front page article, the Boston Globe highlights the changes happening in the neighborhood. (“Culture Clash in the North End” by Jenna Russell, September 29, 2009). The reporter presents the various sides of the issues relating to late-night revelry and how it is conflicting with the interests of North End residents. Your humble editor Read More…
Sapori di Napoli Applies for New Liquor License
Giovanni Grimaldi has applied for a new beer and wine license for Sapori Di Napoli (Taste of Naples) at 115A Salem Street. This is Grimaldi’s second cafe on Salem Street including Napoli Pastry down the block. The new cafe has been open for a few months serving gelato, pastries and coffee beverages. NEWRA and NEWNC Read More…
NEWRA’s ZLC Agenda for Tuesday, 8/25 Meeting
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee – Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 7:00 PM – The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Ave Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM 105 Prince St., 105 Prince Street Condominium Association has filed an appeal seeking zoning relief to rebuild and expand the headhouse on the roof of Read More…
Voting Results – NEWRA’s August 13th Meeting
Here is a summary of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting held on Thursday, August 13th at the Nazzaro Community Center. BRA Presentation of Cross Street Plan Peter Gori, Senior Manager, showed the proposed 98 outdoor patio seats for the businesses on Cross Street between Hanover and Salem Streets in the space formerly occupied Read More…
Nick’s Deli Withdraws C.V. License Application
In response to neighborhood opposition, Nick’s Famous Deli on 66 Cross Street has withdrawn its late night application (2 am with a 4am takeout window) for a C.V. (common victualler) license at 66 Cross Street for food and non-alcoholic beverage service. The Licensing Board hearing scheduled for Wednesday, August 12th has also been canceled. Nick’s Read More…
NEWRA Sets Agenda For August 13th Meeting
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association is having its August monthly meeting this Thursday. Click here for a pdf version of the agenda which is also shown below. More information can be found at NEWRA.org. Thursday, August 13, 2009, 7:00 PM Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street Reports (7:00 PM – 7:15 PM) · President’s Read More…
DePasquale Opens “Splash” on Kneeland Street
North End restaurateur, Frank DePasquale, is expanding to Kneeland Street with his new venture, “Splash.” The owner of Bricco, Mare, Trattoria Il Panino and Umbria will focus “Splash” on a gourmet burger bar theme led by Executive Chef Gianni Caruso, also of Bricco and Umbria. DePasquale has been one of the most vocal opponents of Read More…