Dolce Cafe, owned by DePasquale Ventures, made its case for a liquor license transfer at a virtual North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting on Monday, June 8th. Attorney Ryan Gazda of Mcdermott Quilty & Miller LLP represented the proponent. Located at 272 Hanover St, the gelateria formerly held a Beer, Wine and Cordials license during Read More…
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30 Year Anniversary: North End Restaurateur Frank DePasquale Presented with City Council Resolution by Sal LaMattina
In honor of his 30 year anniversary running successful businesses in Boston’s North End, restaurateur Frank DePasquale was presented with a Boston City Council resolution on Monday night by Councilor Sal LaMattina. As an entrepreneur, DePasquale started his first restaurant, Il Panino, on Parmenter Street. In one of his last citation presentations as councilor, LaMattina said Read More…
The Weekender: Assaggio’s New Ownership, Police Disperse Crowds, Hanover Street Graffiti, Lewis Wharf Pilings, LaFesta Baseball Exchange & Historical Walk to the Sea!
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com covered a variety of topics – from restaurants, to graffiti, to sports and more! Read on below to learn about the most popular articles from the past week. Assaggio Re-Opens in North End Under DePasquale Ventures Ownership Frank DePasquale has acquired North End institution Assaggio which will re-open its Read More…
Assaggio Re-Opens in North End Under DePasquale Ventures Ownership This Week
Industry veteran Frank DePasquale unveils Amalfi Coast-inspired concept on Prince Street Frank DePasquale of powerhouse North End restaurant group DePasquale Ventures has acquired North End institution Assaggio which will re-open its doors on Friday, August 11th. While maintaining its original name, Assaggio’s fresh new taste and feel will transport diners to the Amalfi Coast by way Read More…
Aqua Pazza Drops Anchor in North End
Aqua Pazza, a new restaurant venture co-owned by industry veteran Mike Paquette and restaurateur Frank DePasquale, is slated to open Thursday, May 4th in Boston’s North End. The name, Aqua Pazza, comes from an Italian term, “crazy water,” which is used to describe a traditional seafood preparation. This new restaurant, located at the former Sfizi site at 135 Richmond Read More…
DePasquale’s Bricco & Mare Restaurants Receive Five Star Diamond Award
The Five Star Diamond Award was presented on June 23rd to Frank DePasquale for excellence in hospitality at his Bricco and Mare restaurants in Boston’s North End. The award comes from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS). Joseph Cinque, President and CEO of AAHS, unveiled the award on Hanover Street at Bricco Ristorante & Enoteca. Frank DePasquale thanked the Academy and credited his staff for Read More…
Look Inside Frank DePasquale’s Reimagined and Expanded Trattoria il Panino
New to Boston’s North End in April 2016 is the reinvention of Trattoria il Panino by restauranteur Frank DePasquale. At the former location of Caffe Pompeii, DePasquale has expanded the Parmenter Street trattoria to 280 Hanover Street with combined seating up to 250 patrons. The two spaces share the same menu and connect through the rear of Hanover Street which Read More…
Eliot School Evening for Education Raises over $125,000
The Mendoza family of the North End’s Vinoteca di Monica generously hosted the seventh annual Evening for Education Tuesday night. Over 130 community members enjoyed delicious food and drinks in support of the Eliot School’s Deepening Enrichment initiative, focused on providing continuous enrichment and growth for all Eliot students. Members of the North End community came Read More…
Sfizi, Mediterranean Tapas Bar, Opens in Boston’s North End [Photos]
Restaurateur Frank DePasquale, Manager Salvatore Capaldo and Chef Gianni Caruso have opened a new Mediterranean Tapas Bar, Sfizi, in the former Mare space at 135 Richmond Street in Boston’s North End. Mare Oyster Crudo and Seafood Bar recently moved into an expanded space at the former Ida’s location, 3 Mechanic Street, off Hanover. Sfizi is open daily 4pm-midnight. We stopped by for some Read More…
Take a Look Inside Mare Oyster Crudo and Seafood Bar
We stopped in before the grand opening of the new Mare Oyster Crudo and Seafood Bar for some photos of the unique restaurant space with white marble, a patio lounge and fire pits. Every table inside and out has a view of the Boston skyline at the completely renovated and expanded location formerly occupied by Ida’s Ristorante. A passing summer thunderstorm Read More…
Neighborhood Council Votes Unanimously to Support DePasquale License Transfers at Caffe Pompei [Video]
Frank DePasquale of DePasquale Ventures and his son, Joe DePasquale, have purchased Caffe Pompei at 278-282 Hanover Street. The new name of the establishment has not yet been determined, but will likely be some derivative of Il Panino according to the DePasquales. The formal buyer entity is named Trattoria Il Panino Hanover, Inc. Represented by Attorney Read More…
New Bricco Salumeria & Pasta Shoppe Opens on Board Alley
Combining his Pasta Shoppe with a new salumeria, Frank DePasquale has opened Bricco Salumeria & Pasta Shop this week at 11 Board Alley. The location is off 241 Hanover Street and adjacent to the existing Bricco Panetteria. We stopped by the new retail shop to snap these photos and were lucky to also catch the making Read More…