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Boschetto’s Bakery Closing on Salem Street After 110 Years in North End

After 110 years in the North End, Boschetto’s Bakery has announced that it will close its doors on July 6, 2013 due to an “excessive raise in rent” at 158 Salem Street. Although the retail operation will shut down, a sign in the window announces the bakery will continue to supply commercial customers through an Read More…

Business Food & Drink

Building Permit and Renovation Work at Site of Former Caffe Graffiti for New Bakery & Cafe

After a long period of inactivity, there is work happening at 64 Cross Street, the location of the former Caffe Graffiti on the corner of Salem Street. Adam Castiglioni of Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog shares these photos of a building permit and signs of construction at the site. Caffe Graffiti closed in late Read More…

Business Food & Drink

Lyndell’s Bakery Closes on Hanover Street

The “For Rent” sign went up in the Hanover Street storefront previously occupied by Lyndell’s Bakery. The bakery replaced LuLu’s which moved to Salem Street in 2009. Lyndell’s is still operating in Somerville where it has been for over 100 years. As for Hanover Street, one passerby commented, “Don’t worry, just keep walking and we’ll Read More…