North End restauranteurs listened closely to details of Gov. Baker’s four-phase reopening plan and were frustrated to learn that it would be at least until mid-June before indoor dining would be allowed. Even then, only partial occupancy, perhaps 25-50%, would be permitted with the likely addition of strict new guidelines, including social distancing of 6-feet Read More…
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…
In a vote of 6-3, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted last night to support Damien DiPaola’s application to transfer the beer and wine license at 54 Salem Street, formerly Eclano. DiPaola intends to open a casual restaurant named “Vito’s” at the same address with a 1:00 a.m. closing hour, as currently Read More…