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Facebook.  It’s inspired the Academy-Award winning movie, “The Social Network.”  A bestselling novel by local author, Ben Mezrich.  And it’s brought hundreds of millions of people together.  Something so big and so powerful has also stirred FP3 to use the social networking site to connect with fans, residents and those who aspire to Live FP3.  Introducing our new spring advertising campaign – we’re sure you’re going to ‘like’ it!

There are so many wonderful things to LIKE about FP3.

Like our location, in the heart of the vibrant Fort Point and Seaport neighborhoods, now home to some of the city’s top restaurants,  like our very own Barbara Lynch dining featured in these Boston Globe articles - “The Gambler in the Kitchen” and “A Fine Twist on Italian Fare”.

Like the uniqueness of our homes in a concierge-staffed building, from large studios to two and three bedrooms to luxurious penthouses with sweeping views of the water and skyline.

Like our one-of-a-kind Lobby gallery and cocktail/dining destinations, such as Drink, Sportello and Menton.

Like our overall value – competitively priced homes with a long list of perks and benefits.

If you like our likes, we encourage you to Friend us on Facebook at our FP3 Boston fan page.

And, if you’re a fan of what you see, call us at 617.350.7410 to schedule a personal preview and friend us in person… the old fashioned way.

Something else to LIKE about FP3…

Our latest artist exhibition, entitled “Landscapes – Real, Imagined and Experienced” features new works by local artist José L. Santos.  His collection at the FP3 Gallery is a series of landscapes and mixed-media inspired by living in the heart of the city and spending time engrossed in nature. His techniques and materials are as varied as each individual piece, which makes for an eclectic, yet invitingly accessible exhibit.  His work will be on display at FP3 until May 23, 2011.  An opening reception with the artist is planned for Wednesday, March 16 from 6-8pm.

Fort Point Boston welcomes 5 new restaurants set to open on former site of Jimmy’s Harborside

A culinary transformation is set to take place on the site of the former Jimmy’s Harborside Restaurant, a Boston institution that served classic seafood for eight decades. Demolished in 2007 and replaced with a new complex called Liberty Wharf, the first of five new restaurants is set to open there next week.

Each restaurant will feature outdoor seating and sweeping waterfront views for patrons to enjoy. Chefs are also promising some cutting edge cuisine and amenities to accompany their beautiful settings. Residents of Boston waterfront condos and Boston waterfront apartments should definitely check out these awesome new restaurants as soon as they open.

Upscale Mexican eatery, Temazcal Tequila Cantina, will offer menu items such as roasted suckling pig and huitlacoche, a Mexican delicacy of a truffle or fungus that grows on corn stalks, all of which can be ordered from an iPad. “Our food will do things you’ve never seen Mexican food do,” said Temazcal chef, Todd Hall, who made his name in top restaurants in Arizona before his Boston move.

The first restaurant that is set to open at Liberty Wharf is another outlet of Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill, which is scheduled to open next Wednesday, March 9. Temazcal is hoping to be open for business by the end of March, and the others, including Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House and a new Legal Sea Foods, plan to follow in April, while the fifth restaurant has not yet been named.

The new restaurants will have large outdoor spaces along a recently added 500-foot section of the city’s HarborWalk, as well as decks overlooking the water. There are also new docks where boaters can tie up and dine, and there is the possibility of adding sailing and fishing charters.

The new $65 million-plus development, designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects, features glass walls and wide spaces between the buildings to allow unobstructed views of the water. It also includes exotic wood finishes, including Angelique siding and a deck made of the Brazilian hardwood, cumaro.

Liberty Wharf is the latest complex to open in the ongoing transformation of the Seaport District, where Mayor Thomas M. Menino is trying to create an Innovation District, with technology and medical companies as well as modern homes and restaurants.

Each restaurant at Liberty Wharf strives to have distinctive features. Legal Sea Foods will feature a 4,300 square-foot roof deck with retractable glass ceilings and walls; Del Frisco’s is building a floor-to-ceiling wine wall, and Remy’s has a massive bank of high-definition TVs and rich walnut finishes that are considered more typical of a contemporary wine bar.

For those who live, work, and play in the Waterfront neighborhood, along the Fort Point Channel, these new restaurants are an exciting development to look into. If you’re interested in moving to Fort Point Boston, contact FP3 today. We have a lot of great Boston luxury condos and Boston lofts for you to choose from, and we would be happy to help you find your new home in Boston’s waterfront neighborhood.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House interior located in Fort Point Boston.

Texas-based restaurant chain, Double Eagle Steak House, is set to open a Boston Restaurant at Liberty Wharf on April 23, 2011.

Liberty Wharf, the $60 million three-building complex, is being developed on the South Boston Waterfront by Cresset Development LLC and will include four restaurants, a public marina, and a plaza with outdoor seating on the water. Previously, this piece of real estate was once home to the famous Jimmy’s Harborside restaurant.

Del Frisco’s said the 13,000 square-foot restaurant will have about 350 seats, and will feature a wine list with over 1,200 selections. The famous steak house will also serve its signature prime beef, in its new Waterfront location.

As stated in the chain’s press release, “Del Frisco’s will house nine separate wine cellars, including its signature floor-to-ceiling wine wall located in the grand foyer and an intimate dining wine cellar.” With nearly 30 restaurants nationwide, the chain is excited about their move to Boston’s Waterfront.

“Bostonians have been visiting us for years at locations like NYC, Charlotte, and Dallas so we’re proud to finally be opening in their hometown.”

–Del Frisco’s chief executive, Mark Mednansky

FP3 Boston has many Boston luxury apartments, Boston luxury condos, and Boston loft apartments located in the Fort Point Boston neighborhood. Contact FP3 to schedule a viewing of these great Boston Waterfront apartments.

Located in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood, Sportello, Italian for counter service, is chef Barbara Lynch’s Italian interpretation of a classic diner. Barbara Lynch is known as one of the foremost chefs in the United States and has received such honors as being named Boston Magazine’s “Top Chef” in 2008, as well as having restaurants on the “Top 50 Restaurants in America”  list for both Travel & Leisure and Gourmet magazines.

Barbara Lynch's Sportello located in the FP3 Building

Offering a menu of trattoria-inspired Italian dishes for lunch and dinner, Sportello’s lively, casual, Italian spirit is captured in the cuisine, the sleek, minimalist design, and the tremendously amenable artisinal wine list created by wine director, Cat Silirie, who was honored by Boston Magazine’s as “Best Sommelier” four times.

Dine at Sportello for a leisurely weekend brunch, or a stop by for a quick but incredible  lunch at the bakery counter, which serves incredible house made breads, sweet & savory pastries, cookies, and tarts, as well as organic Peruvian coffee and teas. Prepared soups and sandwiches are another great option when looking for a quick bite to take with you into the neighborhood.

Tomato Soup at Fort Point Neighborhood's Sportello Restaurant

Located in the FP3 Building at 348 Congress Street, Sportello would make a fine choice for your next meal, just take a look at some of the rave reviews it has garnered on Yelp:

“Great food, out of this world service.”

-Katie K. of Brookline, MA

“I really, really love Sportello. It’s diner style in concept, only with far more refined food and the casual elegance of a much more fine dining joint. The service and staff are all first rate, too.”

-Justine K. of Boston, MA

“I travel a lot for business and this has to be my favorite place in Boston… I love the ambiance there, with the white diner counters and stools. It’s very casual and unpretentious for high quality fare. The prices are more than reasonable for the quality of food they produce.”

-Giselle B. of San Francisco, CA

Sportello’s business hours are as follows:

Lunch is served 11:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Dinner is served 4:30pm – 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 4:30pm – 11:00pm on Friday & Saturday.

Brunch is served 10:30am – 4:30pm on Saturday & Sunday.

The Bakery & Retail section is open 7:00am – 7:00pm Monday through Friday and 10:30am – 7:00pm on Saturday & Sunday.

If you love all of Barbara Lynch’s FP3 creations, including Sportello, Menton, and Drink, consider moving into an FP3 luxury terrace condo or penthouse condo! Contact FP3 today to procure your new Sportello adjacent home.

As the ball dropped in Time Square, with champagne in hand, many of us looked back on the previous year, and more importantly, looked forward to the New Year ahead. We reflected on the changes we wanted (or needed) in life, and determined resolutions in order to make those changes and improve our way of life.

Now that the month of January has come and gone, it’s about that time for us to check in on those New Year resolutions we made. Now ask yourself how are they coming along.  Do you still have a sense of wanting more out of 2011? Not sure if you’ll be able to achieve those resolutions?  Maybe what you need is a change of scenery.  Perhaps a luxury condominium on the Waterfront? If so, FP3 is ready to help and support you.  In fact, here are just a few among many resolutions that can be achieved with FP3 living:

“I resolve to spend more time outdoors.”
Have you seen the Terraces at FP3? It’s where the great outdoors come to life! Spectacular views of the Boston skyline, Waterfront and Seaport neighborhood abound. And great views mean more natural sunlight! FP3 is also one block from Boston’s scenic Harborwalk, which inspires long runs and bike rides, not to mention walks with the dog.

“I need to save more money.”
FP3 still represents one of the best values in Boston. A few studios, starting at $369,000, are still available, and our 2-bedrooms and duplexes start at $679,000. Brand new, modern space for less money is a guaranteed great investment for the future.

“I promise to become more cultured and artistic.”
FP3 has its own art gallery in the Lobby of the building. Live here and you’re surrounded by local and regional artwork when you come home every day. And some of the hippest and coolest galleries in the city reside nearby, along with The Institute of Contemporary Art which is just a few walkable blocks away.

“I’ll eat better and broaden my horizons when it comes to trying new cuisine.”
FP3 is home to Barbara Lynch’s top dining and cocktailing establishments. Drink, Sportello and Menton are on the first floor of FP3, which means you can take the elevator home after dining downstairs. The accolades keep pouring in! Menton was recently named one of the Best New Restaurants in the United States by GQ and Esquire magazines.

“I want to lead, not follow what others are doing.”
The Seaport neighborhood and South Boston Waterfront have been dubbed the hottest neighborhoods in Boston. Louis opened here last year, and the area is now home to great restaurants, art galleries and public spaces. Visionaries have already realized the true potential of this area, which is within walking distance to the Financial District, and at the entrance to every major highway.

“This year, I vow to entertain at home more.”
Our four Penthouses are perfect for entertaining family and friends in an open-concept living area. Arclinea kitchens here are designed by Hacin + Associates and chef Barbara Lynch and are equipped with Sub-zero and Miele stainless steel appliances, and outdoor terraces provide stunning backdrops for spring and summer barbecues.

“I will follow market trends more closely.”
In 2010, 28 homes were sold at FP3. Given current market conditions, on-going demand and interest in FP3, and growth opportunities forecasted for the Seaport area, we anticipate another successful year for FP3. 

Resolve to Live FP3 today!

Visit FP3 this Sunday for our Open House and take a tour of the FP3 building, which was created by adaptively reusing two existing Fort Point warehouse structures and adding one new infill building.  See how award-winning architect, David Hacin, developed the design and successfully blended ‘the old’ and ‘the new’ in the historic Fort Point Channel neighborhood.

You will see the elegant lobby and art gallery space of FP3, where the walls, ceilings panels, and custom benches were all made from salvaged Douglas Fir beams and columns from the original warehouse buildings.

Take a moment to view the current art exhibit featured in the free FP3 gallery, an exhibit of painted portraits by local artist F. Paul Pracilio, or stop by Sportello for some yummy brunch or lunch by celebrity Chef Barbara Lynch on our ground floor!

What:

OPEN HOUSE!!

Where:

FP3 Residences & Gallery
346 Congress Street, Boston MA

When:

Sunday, Jan. 30th 2011
from 1pm – 3pm

South Boston’s Waterfront Fort Point neighborhood in the Seaport District has opened an additional six restaurants, two stores, a gallery, and a salon since the beginning of 2010, prompting Metro Boston to name it the city’s ‘Hottest Neighborhood of the Year.’

The once-barren South Boston neighborhood has blossomed with these new additions, adding to the already popular Barbara Lynch restaurants Sportello and Menton, as well as the FP3 Gallery that regularly rotates artist exhibits. Every Thursday night, the Institute of Contemporary Art offers a chance for patrons to enjoy free music along the waterfront; another advantage of the artistic environment of the neighborhood.

The district boasts more than 17 million square feet of new residential and commercial space that is currently under development, including a 24-acre parcel known as Seaport Square.

“The South Boston Waterfront is emerging as Boston’s newest destination for many reasons, including the artistic community, cultural and culinary destinations, and the proximity to downtown and Boston’s Harbor”

-Danielle Pillion of the Friends of Fort Point Channel

If you’re interested in living in a luxury loft home or penthouse condo, contact FP3 to help you find the perfect place for you in Boston’s ‘Hottest Neighborhood of the Year!’

Boston’s newest skyscraper, the $550 million Atlantic Wharf, is adding to the transformation in progress along the Waterfront and is part of Boston’s newly dubbed ‘Innovation District.’ The Atlantic Wharf development will offer restaurants, residences, boating tours, and cultural institutions. Among these amenities, there will be four restaurants including two fine-dining options, a couple of casual lunch spots, and a coffee shop, and an abundance of office space.

This will most likely be the last large property built on the downtown side of the city’s Waterfront, at least for some time. Mayor Thomas M. Menino has restricted the size of buildings along the waterfront in an effort to transform the Fort Point Channel into a recreational waterway as an entrance to the Innovation District.

Boston’s new ‘Innovation District’ includes the Fort Point Channel and Boston Waterfront areas, designating the district as an urban setting to test new technologies that will fundamentally change the ways residents, workers, and visitors interact with the environment, while saving it at the same time. Mayor Menino calls the project a “cornerstone” of the city’s efforts to create the transformation by adding start-up companies that provide citizens with new job opportunities with a range of skill levels.

“A new approach is called for on the Waterfront – one that is both more deliberate and more experimental…  The massive expanse of the South Boston Waterfront, with its existing knowledge base, opportunity for growth, and world-class infrastructure is ripe to produce world-class products and services.”

-Mayor Thomas M. Menino

The 31-story complex is within walking distance of  FP3′s Residences, Restaurants, and Gallery. The addition of the Atlantic Wharf development is just another great bonus to living in the Fort Point Neighborhood.

If you’re interested in living in this exciting new district contact FP3 to tour our loft-style condos, terrace homes, and penthouse residences.

FP3 Luxury Penthouse Hosts Stylish Event

Lisa Pierpont, JinR, Daniela Corte

Last week, Jia Moderne, which is located at the Boston Design Center, welcomed and introduced to Boston…for the first time ever…Beijing artist and designer JinR to an exclusive audience gathered for a seated dinner in one of our luxury penthouses.

Not only was JinR herself introduced to some of Boston’s most influential individuals, but her premium “Seat for T” Collection [which includes the strikingly tall and stylish, MING CHAIR, featured in the photo to the left], was unveiled for the first time in the United States as well!   And the entire unveiling took place at FP3!

Just some of the guests checking out these amazing, one of a kind, hand-crafted chairs at FP3 last night are shown in the photo to the right (names from left to right):

Boldfacers’ Lisa Pierpont, guest of the evening, JinR [seated] and designer extraordinaire Daniela Corte

The Ming Chair is made of ebony stained Chinese hardwood with a startlingly high back of 2.31 meters.

All of the JinR chairs pictured here and more are available for purchase exclusively through Jia Moderne at the Boston Design Center.  Visit their website for more information.  [www.jiamoderne.com]

The amazing dinner was catered by The Catered Affair, who presented a four-course menu inspired by JinR’s recipes from her successful Green T Houses back in Beijing.

It truly was a spectacular evening and guests were blown away by the talented JinR and these one-of-a-kind chairs which are works of art themselves!

Jia Moderne luxury furniture by Designer JinR

Some of the attendees who met JinR and saw her new “Seat for T” signature chair collection for the first time….

- Janet Wu of Channel 7 — who particularly liked another chair coincidentally called the WU CHAIR!! No kidding!

- Developer Young Park of Berkeley Investments – which developed FP3

- Joe Laurano, of ResMark, the sales and marketing division established by Berkeley Investments

- Tim Kirwan, General Manager of InterContinental Boston

- Ricardo Rodriguez, Coldwell Banker real estate broker

- Jeet Singh, ATG

- Vivien Li, Boston Harbor Association

- Elizabeth Lowrey, Elkus Manfredi Architects

- Amy Finsilver, General Manager of XV Beacon

- Michael Barnum, designer

- Michelle Moon, Peabody Essex Museum

- Hiromi Kinoshita, MFA

- Ben Schwartz, BSO

PHOTO CREDIT:
Randy Gross
Elevin Studios

We hope that you and your loved ones enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday this year.   As November comes to an end, we wanted to give you a list of some of the upcoming holiday events happening in the Fort Point area this year.

Wednesday, December 1st | 5:30 pm
Mayor Thomas M. Menino will illuminate the Northern Avenue Bridge for the holidays.

Thursday, December 2nd | 4pm- 8pm
Several Fort Point neighborhood retailers will take part in a Fort Point Holiday Stroll this year!  Participating shops and restaurants will offer discounts to residents and local workers in search of the perfect holiday gift.  No sweaters with flashing ornaments or fruit cakes for purchase here!  Participating shops will feature discounts or refreshments to help spread holiday cheer.

Friday, December 3rd | 5pm -7:30 pm
Hood will light the Hood Milk Bottle at the Children’s Museum and provide free samples of their delicious eggnog!  Hood and Boston Children’s Museum will also be collecting NEW hats/gloves/mittens/scarves for Cradles to Crayons, a Boston-based organization that provides assistance to low-income children in Massachusetts.

Friday, December 3rd – Sunday, December 5th
A variety of works from 30 local artists for sale in one easy-to-find location!  The Fort Point Arts Community Holiday Sale features 10% off select items at the FPAC Store on 12 Farnsworth Street, just a few steps from FP3.

Visit www.friendsoffortpointchannel.org for more information on the exciting holiday events planned in the Fort Point area.

Now THAT’S a SWEET HOME!
If the gingerbread man from the movie ‘Shrek’ happens to be in the market for a new home, he’ll love the neighborhood at FP3 this holiday season.  Sportello is once again hosting its annual Fort Point Gingerbread Challenge, where local Fort Point restaurants and shops build confectionery dwellings made from delicious gingerbread.  The custom-built homes will be on display in the FP3 Gallery in December, and the winning gingerbread house will be… eventually eaten!

Hood Milk Bottle from 2009 Contest

ICA Gingerbread House from 2009 Contest

2009 Fort Point Gingerbread Challenge Entry