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Lobstergate 2013: Neptune Oyster Chef Says “North End is a Joke”

Chef Michael Serpa of Neptune Oyster went on a Twitter rant this week after Salem Street neighbor, Pauli’s, promoted its USS Lobstitution giant lobster roll. Serpa’s tweet said, “This is why the North End is a joke. Restaurants here are so sad.” A second tweet said, “Neptune succumbs to neighborhood competition and now offers a Read More…

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Salem Street Storefront Roll Down Doors Make For New Canvas For Local Artist Nate Swain

  If you have walked down Salem St. at night, you probably have noticed how storefront roll down doors have turned into neighborhood art, courtesy of local artist Nate Swain. Shown above is Polcari’s door where an antique photo image is printed on sticky vinyl. Up the block at Rabia’s, the four roll down doors Read More…