The North End’s Salem Street has a new and expansive bar-centric destination with this month’s opening of Libertine. The restauranteurs were inspired by the free-spirited nature of the name (Libertine is defined as one devoid of restraints; a dissolute person or freethinker). The eclectic theme is readily evident in both the drinks and food menu. Read More…
Happy Pills, a European-based candy shop located at 121 Salem Street, recently opened for business. One of the first things one notices when walking into Happy Pills is the bright, ambient lighting. Combined with the pharmacy feel complete with cross and medicinal brand elements like bottles and pillboxes, the design theme of the shop aims Read More…
Prince Street is now a little more cozy. Loft & Vine is the new kitchen, garden, and home store that opened at 26 Prince Street last month. The owner, Sarah Garabedian, has been a resident of the North End for over 6 years. When walking into the store, you are greeted by green succulents among many other Read More…
The eagle has landed in Boston’s North End. Eagle Bank that is! Located at 389 Hanover Street, the new branch has been reaching out to the community to introduce the new team. The official ribbon cutting was on Wednesday July 16th followed by a reception at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. “We are thrilled to Read More…
It is opening week for Parla, an Italian speakeasy at 230 Hanover Street (formerly Il Villaggio) in Boston’s North End. The new team in charge has completely revamped the place, led by Vince D’Angelo. Having come from Royale, Vince developed the Parla concept of an Italian-themed speakeasy with a working class feel. An opening release Read More…
North Ender Charlene Love has opened her own shop, Luigi & Lola Shoes at 404 Hanover Street, right next to My Cousin’s Place coffee shop. After nearly 20 years working in television, mostly at WHDH, she shares the news “I have started a business right here in the neighborhood that I live in and love!” Read More…
Parla is the name of a newly themed Italian restaurant soon to open in Boston’s North End at 230 Hanover Street. The location was previously occupied by Il Villaggio before it closed last year for renovations. While the owner is the same, a new executive chef, staff, menu and interior is expected to bring a Read More…
Ward 8 Restaurant & Bar is the new creation designed from the ground up by Nicholas Frattaroli. Connecting the North End and Bulfinch Triangle in the West End, the location at 90 N. Washington Street is geared for both the Garden events as well as a neighborhood crowd. We stopped in before the Grand Opening Read More…
The North Bennet Street School held a grand opening and ribbon cutting with Mayor Thomas M. Menino at its newly renovated campus location formerly used as the City’s printing plant and police station on North Street in Boston’s North End. Replacing the garage that connected the properties is a new welcoming atrium entrance. NBSS has Read More…