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Where required cash value 1/100 of 1 cent. contents COVER STORY FEATURE STORY 19 New Kids 22 Buon Appetito! on the Block 20 signature dishes from the Today’s North End North End’s best eateries abounds with diverse businesses DEPARTMENTS 8 around the hub 8 NEWS & NOTES 16 NIGHTLIFE 12 DINING 18 STYLE 14 ON EXHIBIT 26 the hub directory 27 CURRENT EVENTS 34 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 39 SIGHTSEEING 44 MAPS 51 CLUBS & BARS 53 EXCURSIONS 56 FREEDOM TRAIL 58 SHOPPING 64 RESTAURANTS 80 NEIGHBORHOODS 94 5 questions with… Culinary guru MICHELE TOPOR on the cover: Boston’s NorNorthth End is a great place to hang, as demonstrated by Rebekkah WINDOW SEASEAT:T: CoCoverver models of Maggie Inc. and Stephen of the Rebekkah and Stephen grab a NorthNorth End. prime table at Florentine Cafe at Photo: Derek Kouyoumjian. 333 Hanover St. Refer to story,, page 22. Hair and Make-up: Michelle Bearse of Team. PHOTO BY Produced by Heather Burke. 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PANORAMA is audited by BPA Worldwide, an independent audit bureau recognized by the American Association of Advertising Agencies. a magazine affiliate ___ ___ 6 PANORAMA JULY 30–AUGUST 12, 2007 7 aroundthehubby Josh B. Wardrop NEWS&NOTES A Gaelic Old Time f you, like some of us here in Boston—a bonafide hotbed of Irishness—are just now recov- Iering from your St. Patrick’s Day hangover, you better hold onto your scally cap. Another occasion to celebrate all aspects of your Celtic heritage has arisen—the 2007 ICONS Festival, held August 10–12 at the Irish Cultural Center of New England in nearby Canton. Formerly known as the Irish Connections Festival, this annual appreciation of Irish cul- ture has grown in scope this year—taking the traditional cultural fair filled with Irish foods, crafts, games, children’s activities, dance exhibitions and much more, and adding to the mix a massive three-day concert that features not only traditional Irish acts like Tommy Makem, Altan and others, but also folk artists and rockers like The Black Crowes, Nanci Griffith and Boston’s own Celt-punk superstars The Dropkick Murphys (pictured above). The result is a party that can’t be beat—one that will more than tide you over until next March 17. Refer to listing, page 31. cont. on page 10 >> news & notes 8 • dining 12 • on exhibit 14 • nightlife 16 • style 18 ___ PHOTO BY B OB PERACHIO 8 PANORAMA aroundthehub:NEWS&NOTES aroundthehub:NEWS&NOTES calendar of events TUESDAY, JULY 31– THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 UFF H It’s an American League East show- A ELL down as the Boston Red Sox take on D the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game BY O series. Refer to listing, page 32. T HO P WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1 & THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 THE JOY OF BECKS Music megastars The Dave There are those who read Matthews Band return to the Sports Illustrated, and Tweeter Center for two evening there are those that read shows sure to attract a crowd of US Weekly, and rarely do college kids and soccer moms alike. the two intersect, except Refer to listing, page 31. when it comes to the one truly unifying figure THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 between the worlds of pro- Root for the Boston Cannons as they << cont. THE INTER- dors, as well as demonstra- the world of film is cele- fessional sport and celebri- end their Major League Lacrosse from page 8 NATIONAL tions of Indian music and brated August 1–5 at the ty gossip: David Beckham season by taking on the Long Island LANGUAGE dance on the Hatch Shell 9th annual Roxbury Film (pictured above). The Lizards at Harvard Stadium. Refer to OF PARTYING stage. And, in Roxbury, from Festival, sponsored by local Englishman who’s won listing, page 32. And while the talk here in August 10–12, it’s a full-on activist group ACT Roxbury fans from Britain to Boston always seems to be fiesta as the annual and the Color of Film Madrid (as well as the SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 & about the Irish, they’re cer- Dominican Festival and Collaborative. The yearly hand of a Spice Girl) in his SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 tainly not the only nation- Parade—a weekend block events showcase more than illustrious career is now on Cheer on 4,800 cyclists as they bike ality engaging in cultural party celebrating the her- 70 films spotlighting peo- our shores, playing for the through Boston and beyond to raise celebrations this month. In itage of the Dominican ple of color over five days Los Angeles Galaxy of money for the Jimmy Fund in the fact, with all the various Republic—takes place. So, of film screenings, work- Major League Soccer. And 28th annual Pan-Massachusetts ethnic festivals set to occur wherever you’re from, shops for actors and direc- while that normally puts Challenge. Refer to listing, page 32. in the next two weeks, the there’s a good chance the tors, and forums by guests him a whole continent Hub is looking like a verita- Hub is hosting an opportu- including actors Boris away, you can catch Becks SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 ble United Nations of Fun. nity to get out there and cel- Kodjoe and Anthony in action here on August Award-winning singer/songwriter In Chinatown (pictured ebrate your culture—or Montgomery, director 12, when the metrosexual SteveSongs and the nine stylish girls above), residents take to the somebody else’s! Refer to Jennifer Sharp and many midfielder and the Galaxy of Girl Authority (pictured) perform streets on August 12 to take listings, pages 31 & 32. other creators. Film lovers arrive in Foxboro to take their energetic, kid-friendly songs as part in the August Moon can check out new inde- on the New England part of the Kids Summer Music Festival, a Mid-Autumn pendent features, shorts Revolution at Gillette Festival at the Regattabar. Refer to MOVING PICTURES Festival on the Chinese cal- and documentaries at five Stadium. Whether you listing, page 29. endar observed by the eat- Nobody will mistake screening locations, and get drool over his ability to ing of delicious moon cakes, Boston for the seaside town a glimpse at a community launch physics-defying WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 parades and other activities. of Cannes anytime soon, that has long struggled for kicks on goal or his rock- Immerse yourself in the exciting plot Over on the Charles River but this month sees the recognition and accurate hard abs, Beckham’s sure of George Bernard Shaw’s play Esplanade, India Day also return of one of the city’s representation in the world to be an all-around crowd- Misalliance, performed by the takes place August 12, fea- fastest-growing film festi- of motion pictures. Refer to pleaser. Refer to listing, Publick Theatre outdoors at Brighton’s turing food and craft ven- vals. Cultural diversity in listing, page 28.