August 2022
Look Who’s Cooking – Shi Mei
The space doesn’t have to be large, and the chef/creator need not come from afar to become a Best Neighborhood Restaurant as named by Boston Magazine. Chef Shi Mei, 44, came to Boston from China [...]
To the South Boston Community
After a year and a half of careful consideration, contemplation, and discussions, along with another year and a half of logistics and paperwork, I have sold our family funeral home (O’Brien Funeral Home) to John [...]
Voices in Healthcare: Peter Agostinos
South Boston resident and vascular surgeon, Peter Agostinos, 55, has a saying that he applies to many life situations, and it is “we will figure it out.” It conveys an optimism that makes complex [...]
July 2022
A Love of Food, and Gratitude
For Chef Erick Medrano, cooking has always been more than a career choice. It’s been an expression of love and gratitude, instilled in him since he was a young boy. Raised in Guatemala, Erick grew [...]
M Street Park Summer Sports Center Offers Fun, Sports, Camaraderie
South Boston Online stopped by M Street Park (Lee Playground) recently to check out the city’s Summer Sports Center. The Boston Parks and Rec Department offers these free drop-in sports centers around the city from [...]
Fitness For Life: Brian Castellucci Powers Up His Own Business
By Ginger DeShaney For Brian Castellucci, “Fitness is not a destination. It's a way of life.” So when he was let go during the pandemic from the gym he worked at for a dozen years, [...]