Free -- Walking tour

"The Little Lanes of Boston" Walking Tour
FREE lunchtime walking tour around Downtown Boston.
DATE: Thursday July 2nd and July 9th
TIME: 12:15pm- 12:45pm
LOCATION: Meet at the Information Kiosk on Washington and Summer Streets
MORE: For more information, email info@downtowncrossing.org
WalkBoston will lead a walk through the charming pedestrian passageways of old Boston, still very much in use as modern shortcuts. During a half-hour walk, you will see numerous 18th century lanes between Downtown Crossing and Faneuil Hall.Take sometime for yourself, and enjoy a brief afternoon stroll through some of the city's most interesting little passageways.

Chinatown Park Public Art Plan -- Meeting

The Chinatown Gateway Coalition is hosting the 2nd meeting of the Chinatown Park Public Art Plan on May 27, 2009. The Chinatown Park Public Art Plan is to establish guidelines for the installation of public art in the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Chinatown Park. Attached are the English/Chinese announcements published in the upcoming Sampan newspaper.
A summary of the previous meeting notes and presentations are available on the coalition's website at: http://www.chinatowngateway.org/chinatownpark.html
Chinatown Park Public Art Plan
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Metropolitan community room, 38 Oak Street, Boston, MA 02111
For more information, please contact:
Kye Liang
Chinatown Gateway Coalition
c/o BCNC
885 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Office: 617.357.4499
Fax: 617.357.9611

Trattoria Andiamo Offers Free Delivery in the LD!

Did you know Trattoria Andiamo (formerly Boston Deli Deluxe) offers free deliver TUES-FRI between 5 pm - 9 pm for the Leather District? There is also take out and eat in! Below is the menu and contact info.

TRATTORIA
ANDIAMO
Evening Menu

Appetizers

Caprese Salad $8.99 Buffalo Tenders $8.99 Calamari $9.99
Bruschetta $6.99 Stuffed Melenzane $9.99 Battered Green Beans $7.99

INSALATA

Garden Salad- crisp lettuce, tomato, green pepper, red onions & cucumber - $6.99
Side Garden Salad - $3.99
Greek Salad- feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers & Greek dressing - $7.99
Caesar Salad- romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan & Caesar dressing $7.99
Add chicken + $3
Antipasto Salad- field greens, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, salami,
tomato & onion - $8.99
Dressings: House, Caesar, Russian, Ranch, Honey Mustard & Our own Balsamic Vinaigrette

CENA (dinner)

Roma con Penne- fresh garlic and basil, EVOO, san marzano tomato - $9.99
Served Diavolo (hot) upon request
Fusilli alla Bolognese - pork, beef, veal, onions, carrots, garlic, white wine finished in a crème laced tomato sauce - $12.99
PapaRazzi con Pappardelle – caramelized onions, mushrooms, pancetta and peas in a roasted garlic parmesan cream sauce - $12.99
Add Rosemary Grilled Chicken + $3
Chicken Parmigiana- baked chicken cutlet w/ mozzarella Cheese, served w/ penne marinara- $13.99
Fusilli alla Aldo – broccoli rabe with homemade sausage sautéed in EVOO - $13.99
Antonietta’s Eggplant Parmigiana- thinly sliced eggplant, layered w/ fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce & parmesan reggiano, served w/ penne marinara - $13.99




ANDIAMO Signature Panini
Served on delicious Grilled Rosemary Focaccia or Ciabatta & served w/ fries

Abruzzo- grilled rosemary chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil &
EVOO - $9.99
Caprese- fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil & EVOO - $8.99
Portabella/Mozzarella- roasted portabella mushrooms w/caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella & basil - $9.99
Tuscany-grilled rosemary chicken, pesto/mayo, field greens, tomato, red onions &
balsamic vinaigrette - $9.99
Avellino- parma prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil & EVOO - $9.99
Sulmona- baked chicken cutlet, parma prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil &
EVOO - $10.99

FROM THE GRILL
Served on Keiser Roll with Fries
8oz. Certified Angus Beef

Hamburger- served w/ lettuce, tomato & onion - $7.99
Cheeseburger- (Swiss, American, Cheddar or Provolone) served w/ lettuce, tomato & onion - $8.99
Bacon Cheese Burger – (Swiss, American, Cheddar or Provolone) served w/ lettuce, tomato & onion - $9.99
Portobello Veggie Burger- served w/ fresh mozzarella, tomato, red roasted pepper & pesto/mayo - $9.99

Please ask about our desserts!

*All food is cooked to order, so please be patient.

*All raw food is cooked to your liking. Please know that
consuming raw or undercooked food can cause
foodborne illness.


Call ahead for take out!
617.695.3775 – Fax No. 617.695.3776

104 South Street, Boston, MA

State Rep Candidate Forum

There will be a candidates forum in the special election to fill the State Rep seat vacated by Sal DiMasi (our former Rep). Here are the details:

When: April 28 6pm-8pm
Where: Josiah Quincy School Cafeteria

The LDNA is one of the co-sponsors of the event

South Street Diner Changes Hours

I have been advised by Sol at the South Street Diner that the diner will open 24hours 7 days a week starting Monday April 20th.

Graffiti gone!

Wow! Congrats to our self-proclaimed Graffiti Girls, Sylvia Blumenthal and Kim Gutkowski, for their success in eliminating the blight of graffiti in the LD. One of the worst spots for graffiti are the mailboxes in the neighborhood and, as you can see (left) Kim and Sylvia have prevailed on the USPS to re-paint all of the mailboxes! Great work! There is more to do but this is a fantastic first step!!!

Leave a comment below thanking them!

Cochon 555 Boston -- Sunday April 5 @ 5 pm

COCHON 555 BOSTON next SUNDAY!April 5th, at 5 p.m.
Come celebrate this magical animal with COCHON 555. The premiere swine and wine showcase of 5 chefs, 5 pigs and 5 winemakers in a friendly competition for a cause. This is the biggest, porkiest, pigfest in the United States and it happens in Boston next weekend! RSVP here.If you love pig, please take a moment on this beautiful day to send this message to one, two or even all of your friends.Main event Featuring:Five Heritage Pigs prepared by:Jamie Bissonnette, ToroTony Maws, Craigie on MainJoseph Margate, ClinkJason Bond, Beacon Hill BistroMatthew Jennings, Farmstead- WineriesPatz & Hall Krupp BrothersChase Family CellarsMeander WinesWestport Rivers Vineyard and WineryVIP Reserve Reception presented Elk Cove Vineyards- Side by side heritage breed pig sampling- Pig breakdown and Porchetta demonstration by Joel Cox - Swine'n'Sweets course by local chocolate passionistas- Produce from local farms- Winner determined by 49% judge's vote and 51% audience vote- Winner crowned "Prince of Pork"...one of ten across the U.S. - Non-alcoholic drinks provided by Honest Tea- Event raising awareness for Farms for City Kids VIP Room featuring:- Special Guest: Arie McFarlen of Maveric Heritage Ranch- Cheese selections by South End Formaggio- The reserve Wines of Elk Cove VineyardsJUDGES: Tim & Nancy Cushman of O'ya, Tom Prince of Tomasso Trattoria, Ken Oringer of Clio, Sean Stanton of North Plain Farm, Elizabeth Kennedy of Chefs Collaborative, Ihsan Gurdal of Formaggio Kitchen, Jamey Lionette of Lionette's Market, Ridge Shinn of Hardwick Beef, Jim Treadway of The Liberty Hotel, Jacqueline Church of Leather District Gourmet, Nick Altschuller of Improper Bostonian, Ed Doyle of RealFood Consulting, Andy Husbands of Tremont 647, Amy Traverso of Boston Magazine, Ilene Bezahler of Edible Boston, Lydia Shire of Scampo + Locke Ober, Paul Schiavone of Boston Chefs, Barbara Lynch of Barbara Lynch Gruppo, Craig Hedstrom of Elk Cove Vineyards and Jennifer Johnson of NECN's TV Diner.WHEN: Sunday, April 5th, 5:00 p.m. (Price $125)VIP Reception 3:30 p.m. (space still available at $175)Public event and all inclusive price BUY TICKETSWHERE: The Liberty Hotel -- DIRECTIONSWHY: To raise awareness for Farms for City Kids, a unique educational program combining classroom study with first-hand farming experience for urban kids.

Jacqueline Church, one of the judges for COCHON 555 was able to meet with each of the chefs prior to the event and ask some great questions...read the interviews here.Chef Tony Maws - Grandmas and Gesiers Chef Jason Bond - Mad skills and haggis from a musical rancherChef Jamie Bissonnette - less waste, more taste...Chef Matthew Jennings - Cheese ambassador shares secrets...Chef Joseph Margate - Fan of umami, protege of star localvores
ABOUT - COCHON 555 is the only heritage pig and chef competition in the U.S. with a ten market tour to be completed in 2009. Through an educational tasting format, the event serves as an essential link to the preservation of heritage breeds. COCHON555 brings together top chefs, winemakers, farmers, thought-leaders, foodies, media and the general public for one day in honor of the pig. We invite you to position your organization and celebrate with the artisan food community

Comcast coming to the LD!

I am pleased to announce that I met with Comcast reps last week and it is planning to come to the Leather District -- bringing the whole array of its services (cable, internet, phone, dog-walking-- ok the last one is a joke)!!!

In order to do so, it will need to run its cable to your buildings and, as such, will need access to your buildings. Note, this does not obligate one to use Comcast but, rather, will permit it to be a choice for residents of a building. In any event, if you/your building wants access to Comcast, you need to contact Comcast and provide it with property manager or other decision maker for your respective buildings. Rita Cosgrove from Comcast can be reached at:
Rita_Cosgrove@cable.comcast.com
or call her: 617.279.1736

Please do NOT send me the information. Instead, please deal directly with Rita! Thanks!

I am sure you will all agree that this new option is great news for the LD!