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Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

The Great Cannoli Debate: Reviewing Mike’s, Modern, and Bova’s

Andrew DiBiasio September 13, 2023
This cannoli dilemma has been heated since the 1950s and social media has launched this conundrum from local fame to national frenzy and I’m here to review each of my experiences.
The Italian sub at Monica’s Mercato, one of the few vendors officially announced to be featured in the West End Hub Hall set to open this winter. COURTESY OF DPA COMMUNICATIONS

Mike’s Pastry, other Boston classics join new West End food hall

Alex LaSalvia September 19, 2019
The iconic pastry shop will be joined by Monica Mercato, Sullivan's Castle Island, and 15 other restaurants in the West End food hall set to open this winter.
The "student map" of Boston. PHOTO BY DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

What to do in different Boston-area neighborhoods

Riley Villiers June 5, 2018
You will never run out of things to do in Boston. Just when you think you have explored every area, you find somewhere new — somewhere you have never been before. The best part of it all is that the best places are either a short walk, T ride or Uber trip away. While there are hundreds of great spots in Boston, these are a few that are essential for any BU student to explore.
The North End Week Celebration, beginning August 28 and ending September 6, celebrates the neighborhood’s rich culture. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

North End Week festival a feast for both eyes and stomach

Eliza Sullivan September 3, 2015

Boston’s famous North End neighborhood, with its thin streets studded with Italian eateries, began its annual North End Week celebration Friday as a part of the Summer on the Waterfront program, carrying...

Nine Boston tourist attractions to check off your list

Sonia Rao June 10, 2015

It’s no secret that there is an abundance of fun things to do in Boston — it’s probably part of why you chose Boston University in the first place. However, before getting to the more underserved...

Modern Pastry owners expand into neighbor restaurant

Daily Free Press Admin October 17, 2013

Looking for more room to bake their goods, owners of the North End’s Modern Pastry bought the Piccola Venezia restaurant on Oct. 10 to expand their pastry shop. John Picariello, the co-owner of...

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