Arts & Culture

“Broad Squad” in the North End

  ABC’s “Broad Squad” has setup in the North End at the Battery Wharf Hotel for fittings and wardrobe among other things. The North End base appears to be mostly supporting functions with filming taking place in Southie and Lynn. The “Broad Squad” TV pilot is about the first women to graduate from the Boston Police Academy Read More…

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Battery Wharf Hotel & Aragosta Receive Support on License Transfer from Neighborhood Council

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously, 6-0, to support an alcohol license transfer application by the Battery Wharf Hotel. Toronto’s Westmont Hospitality Group in partnership with Thomas Tan of Bestford Hospitality Group has recently purchased the hotel and restaurant operations from the Fairmont. The hotel has already dropped “Fairmont” from its name, resulting in Read More…

Event Notices

Rescheduled NEWNC Meeting on Monday 2/23: City Councilor Michael Flaherty, Battery Wharf Hotel

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, February 9, 2015, 7:00PM Rescheduled: Monday, February 23, 2015, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1.     Welcome:  NEWNC President 2.     Call to order & Roll Call:  NEWNC President 3.     Meeting Protocol:  NEWNC Vice President 4.     Reports from the Offices of Local Read More…

Event Notices Food & Drink

Battery Wharf Hotel Receives Support for Liquor License Transfer

The Battery Wharf Hotel received an overwhelmingly supportive vote of 23-3 from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) in favor of transferring its alcohol license. The transaction is a result of the recent purchase of hotel operations from the Fairmont to Toronto’s Westmont Hospitality Group in partnership with Thomas Tan of Bestford Hospitality Group. Operations Read More…

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Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Zoning & Licensing Committee to Hear Battery Wharf Hotel Transfer

Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 3, 2014 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications 3 Battery Wharf. Sweet Basil, Inc. d/b/a The Cactus Club has applied to the Licensing Board to transfer its Common Victualler 7-Day All Alcohol License with 2:00am closing to Boston Beverage Services, Inc. Read More…

Real Estate

Battery Wharf Hotel Losing Fairmont Brand After Property Sale

The hotel property currently operating as the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel on the North End waterfront has been sold and will be losing the Fairmont brand, according to a statement. The current owner of the property is PNC Realty Investors, associated with an AFL-CIO pension fund investor. Fairmont will cease operations at the property as of October 27, 2014. Read More…

Business Event Notices Food & Drink

Aragosta Bar & Bistro Hosts Opening Party at Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel

Aragosta Bar & Bistro hosted an opening party on Thursday night where Chef David Daniels presented some of his specialties. Aragosta translates to “lobster” in Italian, setting the stage for an “Italian-Mediterranean” menu featuring hand-made pastas and a mix of meats and seafood. The new restaurant replaces Sensing which recently closed at the Fairmont Battery Read More…