Mario Batali Puts Fort Point Plans on Hold

Chef Mario Batali posted the following disappointing news to his blog.  As covered previously, he had been planning a restaurant at 320 Summer St. 

Update on Babbo Boston

B&B Hospitality Group is saddened to announce that the project called Babbo Pizzeria and Enoteca originally slated for a fourth quarter open date in the exciting Fort Point district in Boston will not come to fruition. We will continue to look for the perfect location to serve the exciting and vibrant Boston community.

Planet Southie Meeting, 8/22

Why aren't our families' needs for green spaces, trees, gardens, safety and other essentials more valued in planning? Who's benefiting? Certainly not Southie families.

Let's talk about it at the August Planet Southie Monthly Meeting!


When: Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Where: The Distillery Building, 516 E 2nd Street, South Boston


http://planetsouthie.blogspot.com/2013/08/august-22-meeting-focus-on-green-space.html

BRA Community Mtg for 156 Room Hotel, 8/20

BRA Community Meeting for:

6 West Broadway -
South Boston Boutique Hotel

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013
6:30 PM
50 West Broadway Apartments, South Boston
Project Proponent: 6 West Broadway
Project Description: The proponent, Pappas Enterprise Inc., filed a
Project Notification Form on Friday, August 02, 2013. The proposed
new development will involve the construction of a 156 room (87,000
gross square foot) hotel which will include a ground level full service
restaurant and bar, coffee shop, fitness center, meeting rooms,
conference rooms, screening room, 2nd level terrace, rooftop bar, and
exterior pool deck/outdoor lounge to be located at the intersection of
Broadway and Dorchester Avenue.

Close of Comment Period: Friday, September 6, 2013