8/17/2007 at 12:55 PM
Tags: Starbucks Alternatives, Coffee Shops, Zume's Coffee House (all tags)
Chances are you will never see a Starbucks in Boston's Charlestown enclave, if the Townies have any say in the matter. That said, not only are there plenty of Boston Starbucks within spitting distance of Charlestown. However, the current town coffee shop, Sorelle Cafe, is known more for their surly service than their coffee. All this means the grand opening of Zume's Coffee House earlier this month was met with open arms.
Graphic designer turned coffee house owner Debra Ball said business has been incredibly brisk since the shop opened for beta service back in July -- August 4th was the grand opening.
Zume Coffeehouse offers free WiFi, pastries, and of course, a good selection of coffee. Our choice, the Iced Mocha was actually more expensive than a grande at Starbucks, but it was ten times as tasty. Throw in the fact that starting in September Zume will extend their hours to Monday through Friday 6 AM to 9 PM (Weekends start at 7 AM) and you can see why this place is already crawling with local mothers, work from home types, and curious Townies.
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by markj
2/26/2007 at 5:25 PM
Tags: Oscars, The Departed, Movie Set Travel, Boston Tourism (all tags)
On Set Photo at the Charlestown Navy Yard, June 2005
The Departed was a good movie, probably not Martin Scorsese's best--the man made Taxi Driver and Goodfellas you know--but none of that matters now because The Departed was voted the year's best picture, and Scorsese best director. The movie was filmed in Southie and Chucktown (South Boston and Charlestown) and in honor of the pictures Academy Award, we have thrown together a mini-movie set tour guide of Charlestown, where Jack Nicholson's character made his fictional home, and also where the cast and crew made their actual home back in the summer of 2005. Enjoy.
:: The Departed Quick Tour Guide ::
Frank Costello: [while eating crab] Do you know John Lennon?
Billy Costigan: Yeah, sure, he was the president before Lincoln.
Frank Costello: Lennon said, "I'm an artist. You give me a fucking tuba, I'll get you something out of it.
Where Frank Costello Would Eat:
Olive's
An upscale Todd English joint. A place to see and be seen dining with your significant other or having a power dinner. Even though Todd English joints are as common as Wolfgang Puck joints these days, this was one of the originals, and it still means something to eat there.
Side note: Donald Trump once rewarded his apprenti with an infamous dinner here that ended in Omarosa accusing some girl of racism.
Ellerby: [on Sullivan getting married] Marriage is an important part of getting ahead. It lets people know you're not a homo. A married guy seems more stable. People see the ring, they think, "At least somebody can stand the son of a bitch." Ladies see the ring, they know immediately that you must have some cash, and your cock must work.
Where Ellerby Would Eat:
Navy Yard Bistro
It is quite, small, and serves decent food in a really relaxed setting. Perfect place for a romantic like Ellerby.
Colin Sullivan: [to Madolyn] If we're not gonna make it, it's gotta be you that gets out, cause I'm not capable. I'm fucking Irish, I'll deal with something being wrong for the rest of my life.
Where Sullivan Would Drink:
New Sully's
Which means, Sully's on Main Street, not Union Street (the Union Street one is where Billy Costigan might show up). This place even serves pub food these days. There is a Golden Tee machine, which you know Sullivan would enjoy, plus the Sox are always on in the summer. This place is old school Townie, yet still friendly to newcomers--a rare combination.
by markj
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