Boston Police Supt. Paul McLaughlin said the incident happened shortly before 6 a.m., when officers were dispatched to 97 Mount Vernon St. after a 911 caller reported a breaking and entering in progress. The address is home to the upscale restaurant 1928 Beacon Hill. "On arrival, officers encountered a male suspect in a rear alley, armed with a large knife," McLaughlin told reporters, per video from WCVB. He said an officer discharged his taser and struck the man in an attempt to subdue him, but "to no avail."
The historic space that formerly held the Italian restaurant Artu now houses 12 tiger-print bar stools and 30 lounge seats, primarily in the form of lush velvet-covered banquets and cozy swivel armchairs. The quirky layout of the old brownstone translates to a moody cocktail bar, full of nooks and crannies for romantic date nights and semi-private conversations, designed by Assembly Design Studio.
It's a good time to be a Greater Boston diner in 2025, with exciting and diverse restaurant openings occurring all over the metro area. Each week, Boston.com will highlight the restaurant openings worth knowing about across the Greater Boston region. Some spots will already be open, while others are set to debut soon or later this year. At least one featured restaurant will always be a bonus item - either a pop-up, a collaboration, or event at area restaurants.
"Imagine a badass woman in 1900 who was so opposed to anyone drinking alcohol that she would barge into saloons with a hatchet, smashing liquor bottles and bar fixtures," Tzouvelis wrote. "This historic female figure is no longer alive, but her spirit shines on with her name in lights at Carrie Nation Cocktail Club."
Jim observed a warm, sunny beach scene at Cape Cod, with happy families enjoying their vacation. In contrast, his Beacon Hill apartment suffered from harsh city heat.
"While Beacon Hill has a lot of beautiful aesthetics and history, this CVS building is not one of them," said attorney Joseph P. Hanley. The redevelopment aims to enhance the area's look.
Then came the night his ex-girlfriend followed him home from the Sevens Pub, she was stepping on the doormat as he opened his Beacon Hill apartment front door. Suddenly, she was gone.
Randy enjoyed the thrill of driving his convertible along Storrow Drive, escaping the constraints of his life in Beacon Hill while immersing himself in the beauty of the day.