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Tag Archives: North End
Parochialism and gentrification
“One can’t ignore that Boston has been beset by a new class war of late […] It’s a war of gentrification. As the city continues to lose its old-school parochialism and overt immigrant tribalism, it’s also losing a lot of … Continue reading
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Day 72: North End
Walk and lunch at the North End (Little Italy), followed by coffee & work at the Equal Exchange Cafe, whose combination of contemporary urban/industrial ambience, comfort / tables / wifi / plugs, ethical fairtrade products, great music and awesome coffee … Continue reading
Day 44: North End
Delicious dinner at Al Dente in the North End. The lobster ravioli and the shrimp/scallop pasta with the vodka cream sauce are a must.