Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Winter is Holding On

Boston is caught in a tug-of-war between winter and spring. Though warmer temperatures are predicted for the end of the week, a snowy, icy mess this past Sunday reminds residents that it’s still winter in New England. Check out this winter view of the Sail Loft on Atlantic Avenue above, submitted by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Read More…

Police & Fire

Boston Fire Dept Responds to Smoke From Sail Loft

Boston Fire Department responded on Friday morning, around 6:30am, to smoke coming from the Sail Loft restaurant, Atlantic Ave., on the North End waterfront. The owner reports that a pile of thick cardboard plates fell onto a pilot light on the stove. The cook on site called the fire department when smoke appeared. Fortunately, no one Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Best Chowder in Town, Woman Arrested After Stealing from CVS, Compost Program Hearing, Teen Baking

Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, June 25 and if you’re looking to kick summer back into gear after this past weekend’s rain, warm up with the best bowl of chowder in town. Boston Magazine recently named the Boston Sail Loft in the North End as having the best bowl of chowder in Read More…

Business Food & Drink

Winter Business Renovations, Closing and Coming Soon

Winter is often the time of year for business comings and goings in Boston’s North End. Over the past few weeks, we found some renovation signs up at Caffe Dello Sport and the Sail Loft. A notice also went up regarding the permanent closing of Orchard Skate Shop‘s North End location on Commercial Street. SALMAGUNDI hat shop on Salem Street fell Read More…