It is the time of year when the tourist traffic starts to dwindle and neighborhood businesses often decide to make a change, remodel or even close the doors for good. North Ender Adam Castiglioni wandered the streets recently and noticed a growing number of closed storefronts. Here’s a recap. The Italian 7 art and gallery Read More…
The North End’s annual Spring Shop & Nibble took place on Sunday, April 7 as shoppers enjoyed tasting and sipping at the neighborhood’s boutiques and retail shops. Participating North End shops included LIT Boutique, in-jean-ius, Shake the Tree, Ensemble Boutique, I Am Books, Heart & Sole, Ivyees, Polkadog Bakery, SALMAGUNDI, Loft & Vine, Sedurre Boutique, and Boston Bottle who partnered with local restaurants Read More…
Now in its 12th year, the North End Holiday Shop & Stroll has become a seasonal tradition for a fun Friday night of local shopping and nibbles. Shoppers had free reign to explore the trendy boutiques and specialty shops through the neighborhood’s fabled streets. Stores offered holiday refreshments and special discounts as shoppers punched their Read More…
Two longtime 7-Eleven chain retail franchises have closed in the past few weeks in the North End / Waterfront area. At 464 Hanover Street, the lease was not renewed. The location is at the corner at Commercial St. across from the US Coast Guard station. Before the closing, staff at the store said the space had Read More…
by Stephanie Hogue It’s closing night for the Postale. It was more than a place to get a cup of coffee and a knish with your keys. Like any good play, you entered a different world when you stepped through (and closed!) that door. You might find yourself in the controlled mayhem of a packaging Read More…
Amy Montminy’s Filthy Rich of Boston is moving the jewelry store from 402 Hanover Street closer to the Cross Street side into a larger space at 236A Hanover Street. www.filthyrichofboston.com