Event Notices

Caffe Lil Italy Recognized as Good Neighbor

The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for this month was awarded to Caffe Lil Italy at 178 Salem Street across the street from Old North Church in Boston’s North End. The award was recently presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Owner Dana Preda and Manager Maria Moneteiro (shown above) “expertly Read More…

Food & Drink Real Estate

NEWRA Votes Against Caffe Lil Italy and Supports Volle Nolle, Artu & Endicott St. Condos

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) heard several zoning & licensing applications last night at its monthly meeting. Esmaeil Mahdavi, represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, presented an appeal for zoning relief at 196 Endicott St. to change the legal occupancy from a three-family to four-family dwelling. The new basement unit would be converted Read More…

Food & Drink

Caffe Lil Italy Receives Support of Local Officials Amid Neighbor Concerns

Caffe Lil Italy, the tiny Salem St. cafe across from the Old North Church, received strong support this week from local officials at a Boston Licensing Board hearing for a new beer & wine license despite opposition from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and some residents. The North End’s City Councilor Sal Read More…