Here’s a situation you don’t come across too often: a story behind a statue that is more interesting than the person whom the statue honors. 

Theo’s Cozy Corner (162 Salem St., 617-241-0202): Breakfast in the North End? You can get that, as well as lunch, at this neighborhood staple known for generous portions of pancakes, waffles and egg

 Experience a little bit of Paris at the South End’s newest patisserie, Café Madeleine (517 Columbus Ave., 857-239-8052). Named after the French shell-shaped butter cakes, Café Madeleine is n

 You haven’t truly experienced Disney’s The Lion King (refer to listing, page 22) until you’ve seen Simba, Scar and Rafiki sing and dance their way across the Serengeti live on stage. The n

 A passionate chef who takes his love for food seriously, Chef Louis Hubbell whips up a romance when creating the menu at Polcari’s Italian Restaurant and Regina Pizzeria. “Inspiration never

Listen, Panorama readers, and you shall hear, Of the house and the ride of Paul Revere.  As the oldest surviving residence in Boston, 19 North Square is a modest home with a not-so-modest tale. I

As a born-and-bred native of the North End, Saint Anthony’s Feast Chairman Joe DiGirolamo has had a long association with New England’s largest Italian religious festival. “Every August it was a celebration of my heritage, culture and, of course, my religion. As a boy it was a hope to carry a flag or the statue of Saint Anthony.” After nearly 15 years in his current role helping organize this joyous celebration, it’s safe to say he has more than realized his childhood ambition.

With August coming to a close, it’s time to squeeze out that last bit of summer fun! The buzz this week is on Dine Out Boston’s midsummer meal deals, ping-pong public art at BCA Plaza, and breaking the fourth wall at the Museum of Science’s 4-D theater.