Longtime North End restauranteurs, Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano, are teaming up in a new joint venture to open an Italian restaurant, Fratelli, just off the gaming room floor at the new Encore casino. DePasquale and Varano have made a name for themselves over the years with over 15 restaurants combined. They had previous paired up Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday! Whats happening on Wednesday, August 16th: 3:00pm Coloring in the Courtyard at North End Library – North End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 25 Parmenter St. Discover the therapeutic benefits of coloring! Relax, reduce stress, and leave feeling restored. Coloring books and supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own Read More…
Things to know for Thursday! Events for Thursday, June 22nd: Tall Ships in Boston leave today The tall ships will leave Boston Harbor around 8am on Thursday morning, although without sails and not in a parade formation. See our coverage of the five day visit and go to SAIL BOSTON for more information. 10:45am Mah Johgg at North End Library. Friends of the Read More…
Stay ‘in the know’ for Thursday! Events for Thursday, May 25th: 6:30pm Public Hearing on Old North Washington Garden Design at 193 Salem Street. Located at Old North Church, the public hearing for the Washington Garden design will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 at Old North Church, 193 Salem St. The meeting Read More…
North End restaurateur Nick Varano of Strega, toured St. John Parochial School in North Square. A longtime supporter of St. John School, Nick met with principal Karen McLaughlin, toured the school and visited St. John’s K4A class.
It’s time to fire up the pizza oven for this week’s grand opening of Rina’s Pizzeria & Cafe. Located next to the original Strega North End, Rina’s is the latest creation by Nick Varano and The Varano Group. The address at 371 Hanover Street is right on the Freedom Trail in Boston’s North End. Named after Nick’s daughter, Rina’s has Read More…
The sign is up for Rina’s Pizzeria & Cafe at 371 Hanover Street on the Freedom Trail, in the location formerly occupied by Casa di Stile. The soon-to-open eatery is owned by Nick Varano and is adjacent to his longstanding flagship, Strega Ristorante. Thanks to Adam Castiglioni for sharing this photo of the new sign.
The owner of the North End’s The Varano Group known for his longstanding Strega Restaurants, Nick Varano and his family spent the afternoon visiting with children at The Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain, delivering toys for the children from their wish lists. In what has become an annual tradition, Nick and his daughter, Read More…
Nick Varano, owner of Strega and NICO restaurants in the North End, continues his longtime support for the annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer benefit. Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is an annual “Bake Sale” that runs every year bringing together Boston-area restaurants who designate the sales of one select dessert or 50% of their Read More…
When the paper went up over the windows recently, several folks asked about the future of Nick’s Varano’s Famous Deli at 66 Cross Street in the North End. Nick tells us that he is just making some changes to the interior and plans to re-open soon with a new name and menu. “The deli wasn’t Read More…
As he has done for many years, Nick Varano and his family spent the afternoon visiting with children at The Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain. They brought toys for every child at the home, visited the classrooms and spent time with the kids spreading some holiday cheer. Nick Varano is the owner of Read More…
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…