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In August, Governor Deval Patrick signed the Harbor Line Exemption legislation as part of the Watersheet Activation Plan, turning Boston’s once-industrial Fort Point Channel into a “Boston Common on the water.” The channel will have floating restaurants and cafes, venues for public events, and docks for boating and canoeing.

The beautiful Fort Point Channel will be transformed into a booming district

The legislation lifts a ban on structures and non-navigation activities that was set by the existing Harbor Line, which is an established line within the area of a harbor. Within the Fort Point Channel, this includes the full width of the channel up to the seawalls; the exemption from the line will allow a number of water-based facilities that would otherwise be prohibited.

Over the next several years the Channel is expected to become another booming district of Boston as a result of these new additions. There will be an improvement in public access to the Channel, with boating programs and Channel walks that will turn the now unused waterway into a more social and active space.

“The Fort Point Channel’s unique blend of modern and historic characteristics makes it an important part of Boston’s evolving culture.”

-James E. Rooney, executive director of the MCCA and president of the Friends of the Fort Point Channel.

If you would like to live in an up-and-coming booming district of Boston, contact FP3 to schedule a viewing of their beautiful Boston loft apartments or Boston luxury condos.

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.

Real estate prices have dropped significantly all over the country in the past few years, but it seems that Boston luxury real estate prices are recovering well. Several of Boston’s neighborhoods have built new luxury apartments and condos, and most neighborhoods in the city are doing pretty well. Some of the hottest areas for luxury real estate include the Seaport/Fan Pier District, the Back Bay, the South End, and the SOWA district.

View of Boston's Beautiful Seaport District

The Seaport/Fan Pier neighborhood is located in the part of Boston that was (no surprise here) originally the seaport area. You’ll find easy access to some of Boston’s other highly desirable neighborhoods including the historic North End, prestigious Back Bay, as well as a close proximity to the downtown business district.

Residents of the Seaport neighborhood will enjoy beautiful waterfront views and lots of great neighbors with the Boston Aquarium, the beautiful new Convention Center, and the Institute of Contemporary Art. From Seaport, you will have easy access to the ferry to Cape Cod, the gorgeous and historic harbor islands, and Logan International Airport.

Boston's Seaport District Luxury Real Estate

New residential and commercial developments ensure that this neighborhood will only continue to grow and develop. Inhabitants will be able to walk to work, visit all the other fabulous Boston neighborhoods, find lots of great entertainment venues, and dine in some of the city’s top restaurants.

FP3 has long been a valuable resource in finding luxury lofts, terraces, and penthouse condos in the Seaport neighborhood. To find your new luxury residence, contact FP3 today.

Heartland Robotics, Inc. has announced that they will be relocating their corporate headquarters and product development efforts to Boston’s Fort Point Channel area. The Cambridge-based company recently raised $20 million in financing, moving into an expansion phase requiring more office space.

Heartland is developing a new generation of robots, built to improve productivity in manufacturing environments. They are moving forward in developing their products and expanding their team in an aggressive manner according to president and CEO, Scott Eckert.

They have chosen the Innovation District as the new headquarters location because of everything the area has to offer.

“In order to attract the world-class talent that we need, we wanted a terrific office space, in a vibrant part of the city, and easily accessible public transportation.”

-Scott Eckert, president and CEO of Heartland Robotics

Mayor Thomas M. Menino is happy to welcome Heartland Robotics to the area, calling it a “ground-breaking company that will add to vitality of the district and demonstrate how innovators and entrepreneurs in Boston are changing the world.”

FP3 has been both an excellent and reliable resource for finding beautiful loft homes, luxury penthouse condos, and gorgeous terrace homes in Boston’s Fort Point Channel for many years, so to get started on finding your new home in the Innovation District today, contact FP3!

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.

GQ has named Boston’s Menton restaurant as one of the Top 10 Best Restaurants in America, earning the number 8 position. Created by Barbara Lynch, one of Boston’s most celebrated chefs, Menton is described by the magazine as one of Boston’s ‘fanciest’ restaurants; cool and minimalist, with not a hint of color in the dining room, as well as gracious, serious, and luxurious.

Created to be a fine-dining experience, the restaurant offers a seasonal four-course prix fixe menu with several choices for $95, and a set seven-course tasting menu for $145. The food has a propensity towards upscale French, lush, and rich cuisine. Along with the beautifully-executed fare, Menton offers an unparalleled wine program and gracious hospitality.

Located on the ground floor of FP3’s Luxury Residence, Menton strives towards creating a welcoming, comfortable ambiance for guests to relax and enjoy themselves.

Reservations are accepted up to one month in advance, and while they are recommended, they are not required.

Reservations are available for:

Sunday through Thursday: 5:30pm-9:45pm

Friday and Saturday: 5:30pm-10:00 pm

From January 6, 2011 until March 4, 2011, local artist, F. Paul Pracilio, will exhibit portraits of his friends, neighbors, ad patrons in his first Boston show. Held in the FP3 Gallery, located at 346 Congress Street, his subjects will be presented in a manner that is completely unexpected and often in a time period before our modern day.

Rob and Judd, Acrylic 30"x40"

After an almost forty year career in the advertising industry, Pracilio has successfully transitioned into a fine artist known for his powerful portraits and his ability to capture the essence of his subject. It was in 1993 that Paul left advertising to pursue a full-time career in painting. At first, his still life scenes and original compositions of outdoor markets attracted the attention of private collectors, but in 2002, an article in the New York Times featured a series of portraits and earned him additional recognition as an incredible portrait artist.

On Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 6-8pm, there will be an opening reception with the artist. So come on down to check out his work, you won’t want to miss this great show!

The FP3 gallery is located in the lobby space of FP3′s Luxury Residences, and is free and open to the public during their regular business hours, and regularly rotates the artist exhibits- stay updated on the latest artist to be featured and Gallery events by following us on Twitter, Fanning Us on Facebook, or visiting our blog for updates.

FP3 Gallery Hours:

Monday through Friday: 10am-6pm

Saturday through Sunday: 10am-4pm