Community Food & Drink Real Estate

City Zoning Board Approves North End Pinkberry, Tenoch Mexican, Cobblestone Cafe & 2nd Floor for Pulcinella

The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved four North End / Waterfront requests at its April 9, 2013 hearing that will allow significant businesses to move forward in the neighborhood. (1) A Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt franchise at 283-285 Hanover Street received approval from the Zoning Board for a 700 square feet store that was Read More…

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Residents’ Association, NEWRA, Opposes 2nd Floor Restaurant Addition at 78-80 Salem Street

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y4EDh4I5EA] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association voted 10-27 to oppose zoning relief for a second floor addition at 78-80 Salem Street to expand Pulcinella Bar E Ristorante. Architectural plans were reviewed by property owner Chris Young and Attorney John Russell at the March 14, 2013 NEWRA meeting. The existing 1-story building is Read More…

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Neighborhood Council Votes 6-2 in Favor of Zoning Relief at 78-80 Salem Street for 2nd Floor Restaurant Addition

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted 6-2 in favor of zoning relief for a second floor addition at 78-80 Salem Street. The existing 1-story building at the corner of Stillman Street was previously Michael’s Salon. The plan with the 2nd floor addition is to expand Pulcinella Bar E Ristorante adding 32 more Read More…

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Second Floor Addition Plan Resubmitted for 78-80 Salem Street and Pulcinella Mozzarella E Ristorante

A second floor addition was re-filed for zoning relief at 78-80 Salem Street to expand the existing 1-story building for Pulcinella Bar E Ristorante. Revised architectural plans were reviewed by property owner Chris Young at the February 26th meeting of the Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Read More…

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Zoning Requests On Hold: 78-80 Salem St., 7 Baldwin Pl. and 92-96 Salem St. / 3 Wiget St.

Catching up on “in progress” zoning change applications in the neighborhood, there are three that have recently been deferred or remain on hold, according to a December 2012 report by the NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee. 92-96 Salem Street, Nicholas D’Amore has withdrawn an appeal for zoning relief to replace the 1-story building at Read More…

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Neighborhood Council Opposes 2nd Floor Expansion at 78-80 Salem Street, Occupied by Trattoria Pulcinella

NEWNC, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, voted 4-5 to oppose zoning relief to allow a second floor addition to 78-80 Salem Street by Chris Young. The proposed addition would be used to expand the existing first floor restaurant, “Trattoria Pulcinella, Mozzarella Bar E Ristorante.”  NEWNC votes are advisory to the Boston Zoning Board Read More…

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Four North End Eateries Receive Support at Neighborhood Council Meeting (Video)

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…

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NEWRA Supports Requests From Trattoria Pulchinella and Thinking Cup

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association gave broad support to two new businesses planning to open in the North End. The group also heard legislative reform proposals regarding the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and management of the Greenway parks. The membership meeting was held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Read More…