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Boston Magazine Names Neptune Oyster in Top 50 Restaurants

The North End’s Neptune Oyster has been ranked #33 in Boston Magazine‘s list of top 50 restaurants in Boston, released earlier this week. Located at 63 Salem Street, it’s not uncommon to see a line forming outside this local seafood spot before it’s even open for the day. According to Boston Magazine, Neptune Oyster offers “stellar Read More…

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North End Winners for Boston Magazine’s 2018 “Best of Boston”

Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue recently hit the stands, marking its 45th anniversary of the awards. Four North End establishments won awards in food, drink, and play! Best Chowder – Boston Sail Loft (80 Atlantic Avenue) Best Neighborhood Restaurant, North End – North Square Oyster (5 North Square) Best Neighborhood Bar, North End – Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Briefing: St. Lucy’s, Il Molo Phantom Gourmet, I Am Books Anniversary, St. Anthony’s Weekend!

Things to know for Friday & the Weekend! Events for Friday, August 25th St. Anthony’s Feast – Endicott, N. Margin & Thacher Streets. August 25 – 27, Feast opens at 7:00 pm on Friday. 12pm-11pm Sat. & Sun. Sunday. 12:00 pm Grand Procession starts on Sunday! 2:00pm Bead-dazzled (Beading) at the North End Library. Learn to create a beautiful beaded bracelet Read More…

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North End Area Businesses Awarded 2016 “Best of Boston”

Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue is on the stands and 2016 marks the 43rd anniversary of the awards! For the past 12 months, Boston magazine’s team of expert judges ate, drank, and shopped their way across the city, the ‘burbs, the Cape and the Islands to find the very best the area has Read More…

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North End Winners for Boston Magazine 2015 “Best of Boston”

Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue hit stands this week, its 42nd anniversary of the awards. The magazine awarded several of the North End’s small businesses with a “Best of Boston” award. Best Sandwich – Monica’s Mercato & Salumeria, 130 Salem St. Best Seafood – Neptune Oyster, 63 Salem St. Best Lingerie – Sedurre, Read More…

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North End Businesses Named “Best of Boston” by Boston Magazine

Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue hit stands this week and several North End businesses made the cut. The categories include food, drinks and shopping through the city and Cape. The August issue names 286 winners and the magazine awarded four North End businesses with “Best of Boston” awards. All of the “Best of Read More…

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Boston Magazine Honors Two North End Restaurants, Whisk and Neptune Oyster

The November 2013 issue of Boston Magazine includes the publication’s annual list of Greater Boston’s 50 must-try restaurants.  Two North End eateries have been featured in the list: Whisk at 351 Hanover Street is the pop-up restaurant that has gained a steady following allowing for an extended stay in the location formerly known as Volle Read More…

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North End’s “Acquire” Featured in Boston Magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide

The following comes from Boston Magazine with news about the North End’s Acquire, 61 Salem Street, being included in its holiday gift guide list. Ten Boston neighborhoods have made it in to Boston magazine’s holiday gift guide roundup in their December issue, including the North End. Boston magazine’s expert staff presents readers with a gift guide that depicts Read More…

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Best of Boston 2012 in North End: Modern Pastry, Antico Forno, Caffe Paradiso, Neptune Oyster & High Gear Jewelry

We picked up a copy of the Best of Boston 2012, the annual awards put out by Boston Magazine and updated our North End / Waterfront listing as follows. Congrats to the winners! Neighborhood Eats Antico Forno, 93 Salem St. “Dining at a lively North End restaurant doesn’t have to mean slurping spaghetti in tight Read More…

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Best of Boston 2012 Awards in the North End to Caffe Paradiso and High Gear Jewelry

Note: Updated this post here. This week’s Boston Magazine showcases their annual Best of Boston 2012 awards with two longtime North End establishments in the mix. High Gear Jewelry is now celebrating 22 years in the North End and wins for the 2nd time. Owner Merilee Wolfson comments, “I love this neighborhood and wish to Read More…

Food & Drink

Neptune Oyster & Prezza Featured as “Best Eateries” in Boston Magazine

Two restaurants from Boston’s North End have made it in to Boston Magazine’s respected list of best eateries in Boston in their November issue. Boston magazine’s expert staff visited hundreds of restaurants in and around Boston to present readers with the a list of the absolute best restaurants the Boston area has to offer, be Read More…

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Best Espresso Martini at Lucca’s In North End According to Boston Magazine

Drink Up: Boston Magazine Announces Best Cocktails Around Boston Bar in the North End makes the best Espresso Martini in Boston In the January 2011 issue of Boston Magazine, the staff canvassed the city in search of the best cocktails in town to develop the ultimate guide to drinking in Boston. The article features the Read More…