Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Cycle Tracks, Tenoch de Mayo, Carmelina’s to Salem Street?

Things to know for Wednesday! Celtics Playoff Update: The Celtics won in overtime (129-119) in Game 2 of the NBA Conference Semifinals against the Washington Wizards. Boston is leading series 2-0. Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday, May 4 at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. Articles from the area: Carmelina’s Will Make a Move From Hanover Street to Read More…

Arts & Culture Business Food & Drink People

Celebrities Descend on Boston’s North End: Donnie Wahlberg, Piero Barone & Alex Rodriguez

It was a big weekend for celebrity sightings in the North End. We found Donnie Wahlberg, Peiro Barone and Alex Rodriguez in these neighborhood photos. First up, Donnie Wahlberg (Blue Bloods and Boston Finest) takes this selfie with Lisa Capogreco (Boston Concepts) and Sal Giarrantani (Post Gazette). Next, Piero Barone of Il Volo is shown Read More…

Health & Environment Police & Fire Transportation

Bikers Cause Tension on Hanover Street

It’s the height of the summer and that means the bikers are back in the North End, especially on Hanover Street where they park and hang out. Resident and Carmelina’s restaurant owner, Damien DiPaola, sends in these photos citing the motorcycles took at least four residential parking spots on Saturday night, revved up noise and Read More…

Food & Drink Health & Environment

1920’s Wiring and Frigid Cold Causing Havoc on Hanover Street; Temporarily Shuts Carmelina’s North End

Between 1920’s wiring and frozen ground caused by the single digit degree frigid temperatures, the NStar crew on Hanover Street is dealing with a lot of elements as they work to replace burnt out power lines to some in the area, including Carmelina’s North End. Owner Damien DiPaola gives the crew credit for their hard Read More…

Business Food & Drink Photos & Videos

Carmelina’s North End Featured on TV Diner’s “Diner for a Day” [Video]

Carmelina’s at 307 Hanover Street was featured this week on TV Diner’s “Diner for a Day.” The NECN TV show features the restaurant owned by longtime North Ender Chef Damien DiPaola who re-opened Damiano’s as Carmelina’s in January 2012. The video features Monica and Dave as the diners who are also from the North End, Read More…

Business Food & Drink

Ristorante Damiano Re-Opens as Carmelina’s North End on Hanover Street

The latest news on Hanover Street is this week’s opening of Carmelina’s North End restaurant at 307 Hanover Street. It’s actually a re-opening of Ristorante Damiano by owner and chef Damien DiPaola. In a Facebook posting, he says, It was alot of fun doing “Piattini” for three years at Damiano, and we did it with Read More…