When most people think of North End dining, they envision such staples as pasta, fried calamari, cannoli and loads of red sauce. If that’s what you’re craving, there’s no better place on e

 A beloved Boston event dating back to 1910, the North End’s Fisherman’s Feast is a joyous celebration of Italian cuisine, culture and, of course, the bounty of the sea. Brought to these shor

 Celebrity chefs don’t come much bigger than the internationally renowned, New York-based Mario Batali, so when he opened his first Boston establishment, Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca (11 Fan Pier B

Every Thursday night on Newbury, the streets are alive with the sounds of smooth jazz. Newbury Nights, presented by the Newbury Street League, is a seasonal series of live dinner shows at some of the neighborhood’s finest restaurants, and is a rare treat for the feast. It’s not easy to get a live music permit from the City of Boston, so Newbury Nights is a special occasion this time of year.

Craving an Italian confection? You'll find no shortage of sweets in Boston's historic North End, where family-run bakeries have been serving up authentic pastries for generations.

Boston’s North End has changed significantly since Michele Topor moved there in the 1970s. Before the Big Dig, it was a much quieter neighborhood, nowhere near as populated as it is today.