[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w61zWcKVOFM] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 28-6 in support of a proposal by North End restauranteur Frank DePasquale, represented by attorney William Ferullo, regarding a zoning variance proposal for Full Comp. Inc., d/b/a Acqua Seafood Grille, at 1 Mechanic Court. The meeting was on April 10, 2014 at the Nazzaro Read More…
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…
Award-winning restaurateur, Frank DePasquale hosted a fundraiser on Tuesday, January 14th on behalf of St. John School at his famed Bricco restaurant. The first annual event was attended by many North End friends, parents and supporters of the school. 100% of the proceeds raised at the dinner were generously donated to the St. John School Read More…
Supporters of Boston Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh held a fundraiser on Thursday night at Bricco Ristorante on Hanover Street. The well-attended event was hosted by North End restauranteur, Frank DePasquale, at his flagship restaurant. State Rep. David Nangle and John Rodgers introduced Walsh to the crowd. City Councilor At-Large-Elect Michael Flaherty was also in attendance. Incoming Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5CIiA3syhc] Restauranteur Frank DePasquale has purchased the 26-seat restaurant formerly known as “Ida’s” and the buildings at 2 Mechanic Street and 11 Board Alley to create Bricco “Al Fresco” restaurant and outdoor patio. An application has been filed with the Boston Licensing Board to transfer the beer and wine license, add cordials and introduce Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95wZMPk8_TE] Meeting Summary (video times noted) (00:00) Committee Reports a. (00:00) Resident Parking/Traffic Committee – Ryan Kenny Visitor parking signs on most North End streets have been changed to allow for resident stickers (except Hanover, Salem, Prince and Commercial Streets) b. (01:10) Public Safety Committee – David Marx gave a report from last North Read More…
Quattro, the newest North End restaurant from Frank DePasquale, opened to the public on Wednesday night at 264 Hanover Street at the corner of Parmenter Street. Featuring table and counter service, Quattro replaces the self-serve Il Panino Express, previously operated by Mr. DePasquale at the same location. The new spot features a menu of “greatest Read More…
The North End Chamber of Commerce was out early on Saturday morning to help clear the streets so that businesses could reopen and residents could start to drive again. NECC Chairman Frank DePasquale was also out in a pickup truck with a snow plow helping to clear the North End streets.
The former Il Panino Express at 264 Hanover Street looks soon to re-open and under a new name, Ristorante Quattro, according to a the sign captured by North End resident and blogger, Adam Castiglioni. The location on the corner of Hanover and Parmenter Street is under renovation by owner Frank DePasquale as part of a Read More…
January 2013 will be a busy month in the North End for the two citizen groups, NEWNC (Neighborhood Council) and NEWRA (Residents’ Association). Both organizations advise city officials on new business applications including alcohol licenses and zoning issues. A host of restaurants, cafes and businesses are lined up for new openings, re-openings, alcohol license transfers Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted 7-0 to support a wine, malt and liqueurs license transfer from the Gelateria, 272 Hanover St. to Il Panino Express at 264 Hanover Street on behalf of Frank DePasquale, owner of both establishments. In addition, the council supported a conversion of the operation of Il Panino Read More…
“The Chew” correspondent Evette Rio visits Boston’s North End, spending some time at various eateries around the neighborhood. Polcari’s Coffee – Nicky explains how to shop in the North End. Parziale’s Bakery – Dino DiFronzo and Augustine Parziale explain how their family brought pizza to Boston from Naples in 1907 and continue to serve it Read More…