“The Last Little Italy” is a new video opposing the proposed Starbucks store at the gateway to Boston’s North End, located on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets. The video was created by Rocco Capano and features many of the North End caffes and business owners. The group has been active on Facebook and Read More…
North End coffee shop “My Cousin’s Place” has reopened after a floor-to-ceiling renovation and will mark its sixth anniversary on March 21st since debuting on Hanover Street in 2012. Owner Ralph Verrocchi said, “We want to thank all our regulars and welcome everyone to come in for our delicious breakfast and lunch specialties.” MCP is a Read More…
Golden Goose Cafe is now open at 65 Atlantic Avenue. The new coffee shop and cafe is located next to the Prince Building across the street from the Sail Loft in a brick space renovated from offices and a bank before that. Owner Steve DeAngelis has operated the abutting Golden Goose Market for over 40 Read More…
Boston City Hall may not be getting any prettier on the outside, but on the inside is getting a facelift. A renovated lobby will open this Spring with a new centerpiece coffee shop. According to the Mayor’s Office, proposals for a permanent City Hall lobby coffee shop can be submitted by anyone, with encouragement for Read More…
On October 31, 2016, a very special coffee shop in the heart of the North End closed its doors. To a group of regulars, Boston Common Coffee meant a space for making friends, sharing birthdays and having a window to the North End’s cast of characters. Sitting at the windows, we sometimes would say it was better Read More…
Boston Common Coffee Co. is closing its North End location at 97 Salem Street, per Adam Castiglioni who first broke the story on his Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog. The last day of operations will be October 31st with complimentary coffee to patrons on Monday. The company’s three other downtown locations will remain open. The Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 43-3 in support of a new coffee shop and cafe at 65 Atlantic Avenue. The proponent is Steve DeAngelis, owner of Golden Goose Market. The location is across the alley from the existing market, although the entrance would be on the Atlantic Avenue side of the property. Read More…
Sarah Mupo at the Boston Globe is reporting that Equal Exchange will be using coffee trikes to bring its coffee to various city spots. One of the most likely locations will be Christopher Columbus Park on the waterfront. Equal Exchange has a regular location in the Strada Building on Causeway Street. Equal Exchange is giving Read More…
A warning to North End / Waterfront caffeine addicts: Starbucks at 2 Atlantic Avenue is closing from September 13 – 23, reopening on Friday, September 24th. The store is planning a major remodeling. Besides Anthony’s on the Waterfront across the street, there is no shortage of coffee shops in the immediate area.