Vargas In Boston

Painting by Alberto VargasBy Jim Botticelli/Dirty Old BostonShe sits over the bar inside the Intermission Lounge right next to the Theater District. Once a seedy stop on the way to the Combat Zone, the Intermission has evolved into a respectable place to cap off a night of theater with a cocktail and a bite. A Vargas over the bar adds zest to t...
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Anthony!

By Jim Botticelli/Dirty Old Boston He's 61 years old now. His roots lie deep in the North End and in the hearts of DOB types everywhere. In 2013, "Anthony" was born again as film crews and producers came to Margaret Street, Sheafe Street, and Cleveland Place to remake the locally famous Prince Spaghetti commercial.  This time the commercial fil...
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