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…
A longstanding neighborhood institution is closing this week. With the sale of its Cross Street property, J. Pace & Son will be shutting down its North End location this Saturday, October 4th after 40 years. We are passing on this note received from Joe Pace who started his business here in the North End.
PUSHCART VENDOR OPPORTUNITY Cross St. Plaza – North End 10 Week Pilot Program Beginning mid-June, 2014 No Food, Ice Cream, Slush or Drinks Contact: Donna Hill Property Coordinator MBTA Real Estate Department (617) 222-3428dhill@mbta.com
Christmas came to the Gateway of the North End at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets with a tree celebration featuring Santa, carolers and refreshments. The North End Beautification Committee sponsored the event for the third year. Hot chocolate and cookies were donated by Caffe Paradiso. The tree and decorations were funded by the Read More…
The exodus of retail shops from Cross Street Plaza continues in the North End with news that DePasquale’s Homemade Pasta Shop is moving to 241 Hanover Street next to Bricco Panetteria. The new shop on Hanover Street will feature an expanded product lineup and be renamed the Bricco Salumeria and Pasta Shoppe. The pasta shop departure Read More…
The Cross Street plaza area between Hanover and Salem Streets has a new tenant, Amy’s Nails and Spa. On the historic Freedom Trail bringing tourists from the Greenway into the neighborhood, the plaza is sometimes referred to as the Gateway to the North End. This term is still shown in the faded awning lettering from Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) has a new slate of officers for the 2013-2014 term. The five new executives ran unopposed and were unanimously elected by voice vote on October 10, 2013 at NEWRA’s annual meeting. The 2013-14 NEWRA Executive Committee includes four new officers with President Jim Salini returning for a Read More…
The long vacant building on Cross Street near the corner of Endicott Street was torn down this week, next to J. Pace. The one story structure had a sign that said “Cigars” on it from when it was a retail shop. We have not heard any plans for the property other than the usual talk Read More…
Friends and supporters of mayoral candidate Marty Walsh held a Tuesday night standout on Cross Street along the Freedom Trail. Photo by Stephen Passacantilli.
The cafe acropolis perched on the corner of Cross Street is the North End’s newest buzz and bustle. Bread + Butter is the new kid on the bakery block. Pastry artisan Lee Napoli of South End’s ChocoLee has done it again. With the work ethic of a European baker, Napoli built this honeysuckle castle from Read More…
The following news comes from the North End Beautification Committee. The North End is one of Boston’s busiest districts, thanks to all the wonderful restaurants, cafés, shops and historic points of interest including the Freedom Trail, Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House, and Copp’s Hill Cemetery. The North End Beautification Committee (NEBC) has developed a Read More…
The Friends of the North End Parks were busy last week planting 1000 pansies along the Cross Street Plaza planters, around the Tony DeMarco statue and in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall). Jorge Mendoza of Monica’s made a generous contribution to support the volunteer efforts of FOTNEP. FOTNEP continues the beautify the Parks in The Read More…