Real Estate

Charter Realty Presents Design for Cross Street to Residents Association [Video]

Charter Realty Development presented its plans for developing 198 Hanover Street which stretches along Cross Street to Salem Street at the “Gateway to the North End” facing the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The presentation on July 14th was similar to that made last month to the Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), proposing a new 1 1/2 story (35 feet Read More…

Community Real Estate

New Development Proposed at Cross and Hanover Streets for Food/Retail Spaces [Video/Images]

A new North End commercial development was presented this week for Cross Street between Hanover and Salem by property owner Charter Realty & Development Corporation. Often referred to as the “Gateway to the North End” and formally as 198 Hanover Street, the property is on the Freedom Trail facing the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The building currently houses Citizen’s Read More…

Food & Drink

Bread + Butter Cafe Latest Shop to Close on North End’s Cross Street Along Greenway

After 20 months in operation, Bread + Butter Cafe has closed its retail operations at 64 Cross Street, on the corner of Salem Street facing the North End Greenway parks. A sign on the window indicates that catering services will still be available, but only out of the Back Bay. The closing is the latest in a string of failed retail Read More…

Food & Drink

Lee Napoli Opening “Bread + Butter” Bakery-Cafe in North End on Cross Street

News from Bread + Butter, set to open in late May at 64 Cross Street on the corner of Salem Street across from the Greenway, in the space formerly occupied by Caffe Graffiti. LEGENDARY BOSTON PASTRY CHEF LEE NAPOLI TO OPEN Lee Napoli, Boston’s undisputed Queen of Pastry for more than 20 years, has made 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 Community

Four Zoning & Licensing Requests Gain Favorable Votes at Neighborhood Council Meeting [Video]

In addition to Greenway park issues, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted on four zoning and licensing request brought by neighborhood residents and business owners. The video shows the presentation, discussion and votes. All four votes were unanimous in favor of the applicant, as noted below. 00:00 in video 64 Cross Street Read More…

Business Community Food & Drink

Residents’ Association Supports Bread & Butter, Wine Bottega & Pauli’s Requests

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted on Thursday September 13th, in support of three business requests in the neighborhood. 65 Salem Street, “Pauli’s,” Pace Management Group, Paul Barker, has applied to the Licensing Board for a new C.V. 7- Day Malt and Wine License to be operated in the existing 16-seat restaurant/sandwich Read More…

Community Food & Drink Real Estate

“Bread & Butter” at former Caffe Graffiti, Beer/Wine at Pauli’s, Beer at Wine Bottega and Two Basement Additions at ZLC Meeting

Five applicants presented information this week at the Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Co-chair David Kubiak explained the purpose of the meeting was for informational purposes and so that abutters/residents can potentially work out issues with applicants. Some of these items will likely come before Read More…