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FP3 At The Heart Of The Seaport's Innovation District

Mayor Menino’s branding of the South Boston Waterfront as the new “Innovation District” is paying dividends for the Fort Point neighborhood, according to a recent Boston Globe article. The past two years have seen 3,000 new jobs at 100 firms come to the district spanning areas of the Fort Point, Channel Center, Liberty Wharf, Fan Pier, and the Leather and Financial districts.

The neighborhood surrounding FP3 Boston continues to grow and attract some of the region’s leading companies and innovators.  While the area may be called a variety of names, those who reside in FP3′s Fort Point loft-style condos call it “the best place to live in Boston.” The area is so popular now that restaurants in the once quiet Seaport are thriving, taking reservations well in advance. Barbara Lynch, whose award-winning dining concepts are among the many world-class features of the FP3 building, said she hopes “to continue to see a range of local businesses moving here, large and small.’’

FP3 itself reflects the neighborhood’s rich history while offering contemporary and modern amenities. To find out more about FP3, our luxury condos for sale in Boston, and this dynamic waterfront setting, contact us today.

Moving into an FP3 condo and becoming part of the Seaport district has never been more exciting.  Recently announced in a Boston Globe article, 2012 is the year that the South Boston Waterfront will continue to transform itself into one of the city’s the hottest neighborhoods.  Developers are slated to build more than 1,700 apartments in sleek and modern buildings, which will welcome more residents, retailers and shoppers to the area that surrounds FP3.

Today, the “Innovation District” as the area is now being called, has already brought in more than 90 companies and businesses in the past 24 months help drive growth and development.

For more information about the latest develops, please read this recent Boston Globe article titled, “Changes on the Waterfront”.

Barrington Coffee - now at FP3!

The perfect neighborhood deserves the perfect coffee. Combining the two is a recipe for success.

The new Barrington Coffee Roasting Company Cafe is now open on the first level of FP3 at 346 Congress Street in the vibrant Seaport District, making it a convenient stop for FP3 residents on their way out to work or to one of the many great restaurants in the area. There’s nothing better than having a gourmet coffee shop so close to home!   The rich taste of Barrington Coffee Roasting Company’s coffee is a great way to start or end your workday, or is the ideal fix if you need a jumpstart to your mid-afternoon routine.  The new space is perfect for casual business meetings or for checking up on emails, or just stepping out of your luxury waterfront condo for a change of pace.

The Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, which Fortune Magazine [September 26, 2011] named one of the best small coffee makers in America, offers a variety of unique coffees, with new flavors arriving on a regular basis. Exquisite tastes from around the world are now available for purchase, either ground to take home or brewed for the business professional on the go. Boston luxury condos and premium coffee go hand in hand, especially when welcoming guests into your FP3 luxury penthouse or loft-style home. Whether in the office or in your own dining room, only the best will do, and BCRC coffee is the premium choice now available only at FP3. Stop by FP3 Boston today to try a cup, or to find out more about the fantastic Boston Seaport condos still available!

Looking for things to do this Halloween in the Fort Point Neighborhood?
Here’s a list of Halloween Happenings near FP3 this weekend!

Day of the Dead Costume Party at Temazcal

October 27th 10 pm

Tezmacal Tequila Cantina
250 Northern Ave.
21+ Only

Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the Mexican holiday honoring and celebrating loved ones who have passed. Temazcal Tequila Cantina is hosting a costume party to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!  Music, dancing, and a costume contest! Prizes ranging from a pair of Boston Bruins tickets to Tequila and Temazcal Gift Certificates!

Fort Point Pumpkin Pageant

October 28th 12- 4 pm

Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress St.
Free for All Ages!

Free pumpkin carving for children and adults at the Boston Children’s Museum.  View an impressive gallery of creative pumpkins carved and decorated by local businesses.  Free cider, popcorn, and pretzels!

Halloween on the Harbor

October 28th 7 – 10 pm

Duck Tour Bar Hop!
Seaport District Area
21+ Only

Trick-or-Treating for Adults!  For only $5, visit 14 bars and restaurants in the exciting new Seaport District, serving Halloween themed food and beverage, and offering goodies like coupons and special deals.  Be sure to wear your costume!  Transportation to the various venues will be provided by Boston Duck Tours throughout the event; participating venues include:

TAMO bar at the Seaport Hotel
Atlantic Beer Garden
Barking Crab
Barlow’s
Capiz Lounge at the Renaissance Hotel
M.J. O’Connor’s
City Bar
Daily Catch
Jerry Remy’s Seaport
LTK
RumBa at the InterContinental Boston
Strega Waterfront
Temazcal
Whiskey Priest

Check out the chatter about this Halloween on the Harbor Event on Twitter by following #HOTH2011
Proceeds from the $5 ticket price for this year’s ‘Halloween On the Harbor’ parties will benefit the Friends of the Fort Point Channel.

Howl-o-Ween Costume Party & Movie Premiere

October 30th 1- 3 pm

Seaport Boston Hotel
200 Seaport Boulevard
All Ages & Pet-Friendly!

Dog owners and their pups are invited to take a stroll down the red carpet, pose for a photo, and take in the premiere of “A Dog’s Life at Seaport”.  Complimentary treats for your canine friends and kiddies; cash bar for adults.

Icerey Taka, charcoal and oil on paper

FP3 Open House

October 30th 1-2:30pm

FP3 Residences & Art Gallery
346 Congress Street

Stop by and visit our Open House on Sunday during the Halloween festivities!  View the current exhibit in the FP3 Gallery, “Desi Koy”, solo exhibition of drawings, paintings and mixed-media imagery by artist Gretchen Beck.

Boo La La Costume Party

October 31st 7 – 9 p.m.

Papagayo
283 Summer Street
21+ Only

Enjoy a hosted bar offering special Halloween-themed, tequila-based cocktails and complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres featuring signature Papagayo dishes with Rue La La. Costumes will be judged throughout the night, and the event will cap off with an announcement of the costume contest winners.  Prizes range from Bruins tickets to restaurant gift certificates.  Even if you’re costume doesn’t win any prizes, you still get a treat!  Upon Exit, every guest will get a complimentary mystery gift card!  Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Nestled in the Seaport District, Del Frisco’s offers spectacular harbor and city views complete with expansive waterfront patio dining area and an extraordinarily impressive circular bar that is busy every night of the week! The grand entrance brings guests through the stylish main dining room, flanked with deep lush booths, white linen, and private and semi-private dining rooms for any special occasion.

The restaurant, located at Liberty Wharf, boasts an extensive award-winning wine list and a refined hospitality that is surpassed by none. The wines are as bold and tempting as the magnificent menu selections that feature prime steaks of all types and the freshest seafood.

With the holidays just around the corner, and if you happen to live nearby, dedicated private dining coordinators are available to assist guests in planning and personalizing any event for a memorable dining experience.

And, to think, if you lived in a Boston loft or a premier penthouse just a few blocks from the restaurant, you could actually walk to Del Frisco’s…everyday!

Fort Point Open Studios is a biannual event when many artists in Boston’s Fort Point area open their studios to the public.  It is a great opportunity to meet local artists in the spaces where they create their art.  Moreover, most of the pieces will be available for purchase.

This is a free event open to the public.  It spans 10 buildings (but many more than 10 studios) in the Fort Point area that are all within easy walking distance of each other.  Guests may pick up a map and directory brochure to guide them as they meander through studios.

Friday October 14th: Preview selected studios 4:00-7:00pm
All locations open Saturday and Sunday
October 15 and 16: 11:00am-6:00pm

See the event page here.

Everyone knows that the Fort Point Neighborhood in Boston’s Seaport District is getting more desirable by the minute, and here is just one more sign.  Jody Adams, renowned chef, restauranteur, author, world traveler, and contestent on Top Chef Masters, will soon be opening a new restaurant in the area,  ”Trade at Atlantic Wharf.”  The restaurant will feature Mediterranean fare influenced heavily by Spanish, Italian, and Greek cuisine.   The dinner menu will include items such as roast chicken marinated in lemon, slow-cooked stuffed pork and braised beef short ribs, and grilled bluefish priced from $23 to $30.

This is certainly not Adams’ debut in Boston. Her restaurant, Rialto, located in Cambridge, is a perennial favorite and has received praise in both Gourmet and Food and Wine magazines.

The highly anticipated  ”Trade at Atlantic Wharf” will add to the increasingly sophisticated allure of the Seaport District. The area’s posh and casual restaurants and nightlife have made it Boston’s coolest places to life.  Stylish residences, such as FP3 (which is located just over the bridge from Trade), draw an intellectual, fun, diverse, and progressive crowd of well established professionals and artists alike.

If you are interested in information regarding FP3 Luxury Condominiums, please contact FP3 today!

Just a few blocks from FP3 is the annual Boston Arts Festival this weekend. The Fort Point neighborhood is the perfect location for this 2-day celebration showcasing local artistic talent. It will feature over 60 juried Boston artists in addition to many of Boston’s best performing arts groups (past performances by Boston Ballet, Blue Man Group, Everyday Visuals, Zili Misik, Opera Boston and many more).  The festival will take place in the beautiful Christopher Columbus Park on Boston’s Waterfront this Saturday and Sunday.

If you love the art-rich neighborhood of Fort Point, the Boston Arts Festival is an event that you don’t want to miss! For more information about the festival click here.

While in the area, stop by FP3 to visit our wonderful art gallery and see the other benefits of “living FP3″ at our Open House on Sunday, September 11^th from 1-3pm.

SPECIAL EVENT!

The sixth stop on its global tour, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series—the most prominent competitive platform for the sport—will be jumping off the Institute of Contemporary Art at Fan Pier on August 20.

Rather than natural cliffs, the divers will use a specially built platform on the cantilever roof of the ICA building on Fan Pier, which soars 80 feet above the water’s edge.

The Boston leg of the tour will be the Series’ first-ever east coast stop in the US, and for the first time in the competition’s three-year history, two-time Olympic Gold medalist Greg Louganis serves as one of the five judges on the global tour. Eleven divers from nine countries, between the ages of 25 and 46, will compete in seven events in 2011.

The public can view the festivities free of charge on the ICA Grandstand and Water Café, the best vantage points for viewing the competition. Public areas along Fan Pier provide additional space for spectators.

With ICA gallery admission, visitors are also invited to view the event in the John Hancock Founders Gallery.

To read more about the event, please visit the official Red Bull website, www.redbullusa.com, as well as Globe columnist, Kevin Dupont’s article, “Going off the Deep End at ICA”.

Date and Time:

August 20, 2011
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Free and open to the public

Location:
ICA
Boston Harbor
Boston, MA