Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Friday Film Series, Chinese New Year Crafts, Boston’s Best Meatballs

Things to know for Friday It’s Friday, February 16 and school vacation week is officially here! If you happen to be a meatball fanatic or are looking for a day-long activity in the city – why not try out some of Boston’s best Meatballs? Boston.com has a round up of the 16 best including the Read More…

Community Food & Drink Health & Environment Photos & Videos

Mayor Menino and CityFeast Supporters Brave Cold to Support Fight Against Diabetes

Despite the frigid cold on Sunday night, hundreds came out for the 9th Annual CityFeast benefit, “Dining Out to Conquer Diabetes.” Former Mayor Thomas Menino and wife Angela joined the crowd at Antico Forno, the North End home base for CityFeast founder Carla Agrippino Gomes. “I am a diabetic and this disease is our modern-day Read More…

Business Community Food & Drink Photos & Videos

“Aria Trattoria” Receives Neighborhood Council Support for Alcohol License Transfer from “Marco” at 253 Hanover Street

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, gave unanimous support, in a 9-0 vote, for a proposed transfer of the existing beer, wine and cordials license at 253 Hanover St. from Marco Restaurant (legally Spaghetti and Meatball, Inc.) to Aria Trattoria LLC. Massimo Tiberi is purchasing Marco Restaurant on the second floor of 253 Read More…