Featured Food & Drink

My Cousin’s Place Reopens After Renovations Celebrating Sixth Anniversary

North End coffee shop “My Cousin’s Place” has reopened after a floor-to-ceiling renovation and will mark its sixth anniversary on March 21st since debuting on Hanover Street in 2012. Owner Ralph Verrocchi said, “We want to thank all our regulars and welcome everyone to come in for our delicious breakfast and lunch specialties.” MCP is a Read More…

Announcements Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: My Cousins Place Closed for a Face Lift

My Cousins Place on the corner of Hanover and Charter Streets is “closed for face lift” according to a sign on the door. Not to worry, they’ll be back soon. Photo submitted by Adam Castiglioni. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront Read More…

Photos & Videos

Trick or Treat on Hanover Street

North End kids have a great time on Halloween, wandering neighborhood businesses for trick or treating! Here are some scenes from Hanover Street, courtesy of Ralph Verrocchi of My Cousin’s Place. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Halloween Voting Display

The folks at My Cousin’s Place took their own approach to mixing Halloween and their election views with this wicked display, featuring Ralph, Lillian and Sharon.   “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo Read More…

Food & Drink

My Cousin’s Place Marks 3rd Anniversary

Ralph Verrocchi and Daniel D’Elia are celebrating the 3rd anniversary of My Cousin’s Place, their coffee shop at the corner of Hanover and Charter Streets. The North End duo said they pleased with how the business is going, driven largely by neighborhood regulars that keep shop busy during breakfast and lunch. They are always tweaking the menu, having recently added Read More…

Business Food & Drink

My Cousin’s Place Celebrates 1st Anniversary on Hanover Street

March 21st was the day last year when My Cousin’s Place at 396 Hanover St. opened its doors in grand fashion with family, friends, neighbors and local officials cutting the ribbon on the new coffee shop. It’s been a lot of hard work, they say, but well worth it. The neighborhood shop has gained a Read More…

Community Food & Drink

Locals Take Advantage of Tourist-Free North End Restaurants on Frankenstorm Night

There was a silver lining on Monday night in an otherwise nasty Frankenstorm … no waiting at the North End’s most popular restaurants! Some quick thinking residents headed straight for Giacomo’s Ristorante at 355 Hanover Street where there is always a line outside. Life long North Ender and business owner, Ralph Verrocchi of My Cousin’s Read More…

Business

Mayor Menino is a Regular at “My Cousin’s Place”

Everyone knows that Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino is a frequent customer at several North End establishments and recent sightings imply he has now become a regular at “My Cousin’s Place,” the recently opened coffee shop at 396 Hanover Street. Cousins Ralph and Daniel share this photo from Friday when the Mayor posed with the Read More…

Community Food & Drink Government Photos & Videos

Coffee With the Rep. at My Cousin’s Place (Photos)

T hird Suffolk District State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) held the first in a series of coffee hours to reach out to constituents in the North End / Waterfront area. On Saturday, May 19th, Rep. Michlewitz gathered with neighbors at My Cousin’s Place on Hanover Street. The next coffee hour will be at Starbucks Read More…