This year’s “Evening for Education” was celebrated on Tuesday night to benefit the Eliot K-8 Innovation School and raise funds to increase enrichment opportunities for its students. Hosted by Governing Board Co-Chair and Chef, Jorge Mendoza, and the Mendoza family, this charity event at Vinoteca di Monica provided an opportunity to mingle with many local supporters. Michele Morgan Read More…
You are cordially invited to “An Evening for Education” at Vinoteca di Monica to Benefit the Eliot K- 8 School Tuesday, November 10th 6pm-10pm Please join us for this fabulous community event to celebrate the recent successes of the Eliot K-8 Innovation School and build for our future. Hosted by Governing Board Co-Chair and Chef, Jorge Mendoza, and the Mendoza Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously, 7-0, in support of Monica’s Mercato application for a take out license at 130-130B Salem Street in Boston’s North End. The pizza shop is in operation through a side door on Noyes Place and is part of the recently expanded grocery and gourmet shop on Salem Street. The request was presented by Attorney Read More…
In a close vote of 16-15, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported the application to allow for a take out permit for Monica’s Mercato new pizzeria, located at 130-130B Salem Street in Boston’s North End. The pizza shop is already in operation through a side door on Noyes Place and is part of the recently Read More…
On Monday, November 10, 2014, the Eliot K-8 Innovation School raised $66,000.00 at its annual Fall Evening for Education at Vinoteca Di Monica in the North End. This event was generously hosted by the Mendoza family for the sixth year. Among the people in attendance were Mayor Marty Walsh, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and Principal Traci Walker Griffith. Read More…
In a vote of 27-4, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted in favor of a proposed expansion of Monica’s Trattoria at 67-69 Salem Street. Jorge Mendoza, represented by Attorney William Ferullo, presented for the Mendoza Family regarding a request to the Licensing Board to amend the description of the license to add Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw2iMsVbQ7g] Video: North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting, September 8, 2014 The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) heard from two presenters and voted on three business applications at its monthly September 8, 2014 meeting. View the video for the full meeting with timeline highlights noted below. (0:00 in video) Welcome and Read More…
The Mendoza Family and staff of Monica’s exceeded all expectations by raising over $100,000 at the 5th Annual “Evening for Education” for the North End’s Eliot K-8 Innovation School. Jorge Mendoza from the public school’s governing council announced the news at this week’s Neighborhood Council meeting. A key role in the fundraising drive was played Read More…
The newly expanded Monica’s Mercato & Salumeria at 130 Salem Street is now completed and open for business in Boston’s North End. “A lot of care and love has been invested in our market,” said the Mendoza family in a Facebook announcement. The new glass storefront is adjacent to the original location with the entire Read More…
Trattoria di Monica has started renovations for its expansion on Prince Street, near the corner of Salem Street. BHTIB’s Adam Castiglioni walked by the other day and shares this photo. The expansion space was most recently Il Truinfo, a short-lived Mexican restaurant. Prior to that, the location was occupied by Allisa Cohen’s raw restaurant, Grezzo. Read More…
It was a delicious fundraising event on Tuesday at the third annual “Evening for Education” in support of the John Eliot K-8 School in the North End. The Mendoza family welcomed parents, neighbors and friends to a special wine pairing dinner at their restaurant, Vinoteca di Monica on Richmond Street. Hosting the November 13, 2012 Read More…
Vinoteca di Monica at 143 Richmond St. received the September 2011 Good Neighbor Recognition Award from NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee. The Clean Streets award is voted by committee members on a monthly basis in recognition of businesses and property owners that keep their sidewalk and gutter free of trash and debris. Accepting the award Read More…