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Four North End Eateries Receive Support at Neighborhood Council Meeting (Video)

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted to support four North End restaurant applications currently pending in front of the Boston Licensing Board and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals. This video includes the applicant presentations, public discussion and NEWNC vote. 00:00 on video 78-80 Salem Street, Trattoria Pulcinella:  Giovanni Oliva has applied to Read More…

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Residents Group Opposes Two of Three Hanover Street Restaurant Requests

Dominating the standing-room-only May 10, 2012 North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting were issues relating to Hanover Street restaurants with two of three new applications being opposed by the group. Members supported Jennifer Pittore’s “Locale” but opposed requests by Nick Varano’s “Strega Cafe” and Frank DePasquale’s “Il Panino Express.”  Hanover St. Congestion Issues – Read More…

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NEWRA Supports Requests by G’Vanni’s on Little Prince St. and Bricco on Hanover St.

Two neighborhood restaurants, Bricco on Hanover St. and G’Vanni’s on little Prince St., received support for licensing and zoning applications at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Pellino’s Restaurant, formerly G’Vanni’s, at 2A Prince St. has filed with the Licensing Board to transfer an existing beer and wine license Read More…

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Bricco Restaurant Receives Unanimous Support for Take-Out Service from Neighborhood Council

Bricco Restaurant, 241 Hanover St., owned by Frank DePasquale, has applied to the City of Boston Board of Appeal to add take-out service as an allowed use for the restaurant. Take-out service would include food from the restaurant menu and bread from a new on-site bakery. The video above is from the North End / Read More…

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Voting Summary of NEWRA Meeting

These are the highlights from tonight’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). This was the first meeting led by new President, Stephanie Hogue. North End Winter Street Sweeping Pilot Program – Similar to her visit to the neighborhood council last week, Commissioner of Public Works, Joanne Mazzaro, gave an informational update Read More…

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Bricco Restaurant Expansion Receives Unanimous Support from NEWNC

Frank DePasquale, owner of Bricco Restaurant and DePasquale Ventures, presented his plans for an expansion of Bricco into the adjoining building at 251 Hanover Street, formerly Peter Nobile Insurance Agency. Mr. DePasquale said, “I recently purchased both 241 and 251 Hanover Street to protect and expand Bricco, my landmark restaurant.” The presentation was made on Read More…

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NEWNC Meeting – November 8th – Executive Summary of Votes

North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council Meeting November 8, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Executive Summary All eleven NEWNC members were present. The meeting was held at the Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Ave. to avoid a conflict at the Nazzaro Center. Nicole Leo from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services announced that the Mayor’s Holiday Trolley Tour Read More…

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Bricco Restaurant Presents Expansion Plans to ZLC Committee

At a sparsely attended meeting for the Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, Frank DePasquale presented expansion plans for his Bricco Restaurant along with Attorney William Ferrullo and Angelo Buonopane. The meeting was held on the evening of October 26, 2010 at the Pilot House. Mr. DePasquale, proprieter Read More…

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StyleBoston Features Frank DePasquale and Marblehead’s Angel Cove

StyleBoston highlights North End restaurateur Frank DePasquale and his Marblehead home, named Angel Cove. Mr. DePasquale is Chairman of the Board of the North End Chamber of Commerce and owner of Bricco, Mare, Trattoria Il Panino, Express, Umbria Prime, Gelateria, Splash and DePasquale’s Pasta Shoppe. Executive Chef Gianni Caruso is also featured.

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Frank DePasquale Returns As President of the North End Chamber of Commerce

The North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has announced that Frank DePasquale will return as President of the organization, transitioning the role from Joanne Prevost Anzalone, effective July 1, 2010. The announcement follows a well-attended breakfast at Cafe Pompeii earlier this week, featuring Mayor Tom Menino as guest speaker. “Frank DePasquale now has more time Read More…

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DePasquale Opens “Splash” on Kneeland Street

North End restaurateur, Frank DePasquale, is expanding to Kneeland Street with his new venture, “Splash.” The owner of Bricco, Mare, Trattoria Il Panino and Umbria will focus “Splash” on a gourmet burger bar theme led by Executive Chef Gianni Caruso, also of Bricco and Umbria. DePasquale has been one of the most vocal opponents of Read More…