As the last phase of the extensive renovation and expansion of the Boston Athenaeum, its eagerly awaited street-level bistro , Folio, will open on Tuesday, June 25. “Folio will serve as a welcoming extension of the Boston Athenaeum,” said Leah…
Author: Dan Murphy
Azita Bina-Seibel Reflects on Her Career Ahead of Imminent Closing of Bin 26 Enoteca
Saturday, June 1, will mark the end of an era when Bin 26 Enoteca closes after nearly two decades in business due to the retirement of co-owner and chef, Azita Bina-Seibel, who credits much of her success to the loyal…
Antonio’s Turns 30
Antonio’s Cucina Italiana marked a major milestone on Thursday, May 2, as the longstanding restaurant celebrated 30 years in business at 288 Cambridge St. “We were slammed from the day we opened. We were so busy trying to get organized…
Uniquely Named Donut Shop Opens Pop-Up at DeLuca’s on Charles Street
A donut shop with a uniquely local name has set up shop as a pop-up inside DeLuca’s Market on Charles Street. Mass Hole Donuts, which has a brick-and-mortar location in Somerville’s Teele Square, took over the small space inside the…
Schön Family Art Show Coming Mother’s Day Weekend to West Newton
Nancy Schön, the sculptor whose works includes the iconic ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ statue in the Public Garden, will join six other female artists from her kin for a Schön Family Art Show over Mother’s Day Weekend, from Friday, May…
Livingstone’s Bill To Expand Beacon Hill Historic District Moves Closer to Becoming Law
A bill sponsored by Rep. Jay Livingstone to expand the boundaries of the Beacon Hill Historic District came even closer to becoming law earlier this month. The proposed legislation (H.4076, “An Act enhancing the Historic Beacon Hill District”), which mirrors…
BPDA To Host May 8 Virtual Meeting on City’s Plan To Update Residential Zoning Codes
The Boston Planning & Development Agency Planning team will lead a virtual conversation on its plans to update residential zoning codes to allow for the development of more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on Wednesday, May 8, from 6 to 7:30…
Pokorny Recognized With Parks Champion Award and a Formal City Citation
At the group’s 54th annual meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at the UMass Club of Boston, the Friends of the Public Garden awarded its inaugural Parks Champion Award to Margaret Pokorny, who also received a formal city citation from Mayor…
Tom Brady Makes Significant Gift to Esplanade Association
Thanks to a significant ‘leadership gift’ last week from the family of former New England Patriots great Tom Brady, the Esplanade Association will be able to not only expand its youth programming (which it will rename in his honor) but…
BHAC Subcommittee Hears Preliminary Plans for 9 Spruce Court
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission convened a virtual subcommittee meeting on Friday, March 29, to discuss preliminary plans for modifications to the exterior of the property at 9 Spruce Court. Nick Landry, founding principal of Boston-based DRT (design/resource/team), and Tony…