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…
Things to know for Thursday It’s Thursday, February 8 and by now I’m sure you’ve all heard about, or at least seen with your own eyes the new buildings popping up left and right all over the city. Not only are these new sky scrapers housing various offices and residents, but these projects include hotels Read More…
Antico Forno, located at 93 Salem Street in the North End, has reopened after being closed for the month of January for renovations. The restaurant is open Sunday – Thursday 11:30am – 10pm; and Friday – Saturday 11:30am – 10:30pm. Reservations can be made online at www.anticofornoboston.com/reservations/
Things to know for Wednesday Your daily roundup for Wednesday, January 10: 10:30AM NEMPAC Family Music Makers & Coffee Meet-Up. NEMPAC kicks off the winter session of Family Music and Makers at Cafe Amalfi and Battery/Lincoln Wharf. There will be a post-class coffee meet up where attendees will enjoy a group discount, contact Mandy for Read More…
The Washington Capitals were in town to take on the Boston Bruins. Before their win at the Garden, members of the team were spotted dining at the North End’s Antico Forno with owner Carla Gomes. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your best photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront Read More…
CityFeast and Joslin Diabetes Center honored 26-year-old David Gomes on Sunday night for his pursuits to help children living with diabetes. David has been living with type 1 diabetes for 25 years. After graduating from the MCPHS Physician Assistant program in Boston, Joslin inspired him to want to work in the field of pediatric Endocrinology. David shows Read More…
None of the five all-alcohol license upgrades awarded Thursday by the Boston Licensing Board went to North End establishments. “I think the North End has been adequately served” (by existing licenses), said board member Keeana Saxon. The North End and Chinatown already have a “saturation of licenses,” added Liam Curran with support by Chair Christine Pulgini on the Read More…
Red Sox Manager John Farrell dined at Antico Forno with family and friends following the Red Sox loss in the home opener this week. Farrell posed here with Dana Preda who helping them cope with the loss serving antipasto, caprese salad, calamari and fettuccine positano. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your Read More…
Over 200 supporters turned out for the 11th annual CityFeast: Dining Out to Conquer Diabetes, a unique dining event held at 9 restaurants in Boston’s North End benefitting Joslin Diabetes Center’s High Hopes Fund. Restaurateur and North End native Carla Agrippino Gomes started CityFeast in 2005 to show her dedication and appreciation to Joslin after her Read More…
Dozens of residents, business owners, and restaurateurs listened to local restaurants who are applying for an upgrade to an all-alcoholic beverage license. Presenting in hopes of gaining community support, seven North End restaurants are vying for one of the eight remaining upgrades that are currently available from the City of Boston. Maria Lanza from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services chaired the meeting, Read More…
Over the weekend, Brian Stork of the New England Patriots was seen dining at Antico Forno. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Jimmy Hayes of the Boston Bruins was spotted in the North End with his girlfriend. The couple was greeted by Carla Gomes as they dined at Antico Forno. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood Read More…