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Are you tired of boring, lazy Sundays? Come check out the FP3 Residences’ Open House, this Sunday, January 9, 2011 from 1-3pm. Tour FP3 to see the award-winning architecture including luxury penthouse suites, trendy loft-style studios, and more!

While you’re here, stop by the FP3 Gallery, located in the elegant lobby of the FP3 building to browse F. Paul Pracilio’s new portrait exhibit, or take a lunch break in Sportello, one of Barbara Lynch’s famous restaurants situated on the ground floor of FP3.

If cocktails are more your style, try Drink! A bar entirely dedicated to the craft of the cocktail, Drink blends time-honored techniques and the classic cocktails of the prohibition era.

Hope to see you there!

This blog is to serve as a friendly reminder that local artist; F. Paul Pracilio’s first Boston Show will be opening this Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the FP3 Gallery located at 346 Congress Street, Boston. The show will exhibit portraits of his neighbors, friends, and patrons dressed in old-fashioned clothing and will run through March 4, 2011.

Andrea, aka Lady Apsley, 2009, acrylics, 30" x 40"

The FP3 Gallery is located within the FP3 loft-style residential building and serves as a vital part of the award-winning collaboration between developer Young Park of Berkeley Investments, Boston architect David Hacin, and famed restaurateur Barbara Lynch. It was extremely important to Berkeley Investments to maintain the rich cultural history and artistic integrity of the Fort Point neighborhood when the group of buildings at 346 Congress Street was being transformed into the vibrant lifestyle destination in place today.

In addition to the stunning gallery, FP3 features housing for live-work studios for working artists, as well as Barbara Lynch’s Drink, Sportello, and Menton; all distinctly perfect restaurants to visit before or after viewing the art on display in the gallery. The gallery, located within the FP3 loft-style residential building is accessible by the MBTA Red Line (South Station) and the Silver Line (Courthouse Station).

For information about this exhibition at FP3 Gallery, including interviews and additional images from the artist, please contact Steve Pellegrino by e-mail at sjpellegrinoh2o@aol.com or by telephone at 617-688-1040.

To view the original blog about F. Paul Pracilio please click here, and don’t forget to come out January 6, 2011 at 6pm for a reception with artist! And as always, don’t hesitate to contact FP3 when searching for your next Boston loft condo or penthouse apartment.

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

Stop by FP3 tonight for the First Annual Holiday Night in Fort Point!

Twenty-five neighborhood businesses will be open for a unique evening of shopping, offering special discounts and holiday treats for all on Thursday, December 2nd from 4-8pm.

FP3 will be showcasing work in our gallery from two local Fort Point artists, David Moore and Jeff Smith.

Visit the Holiday Night in Fort Point blog for more information and a complete list of participating locations.

Red stars indicate participating businesses

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

Have any plans for this weekend?  Why not take some time this Sunday afternoon to visit our next Open House at FP3?

We invite you to join us this Sunday, November 21st from 1-3pm to see the exciting living options FP3 has to offer!

See our award-winning architecture and learn more about how Boston-based architect, David Hacin, adaptively reused two existing historic warehouse structures and a new infill building to make FP3 a perfect blend of modern style and historic Fort Point Channel architecture.

Be sure to check out the current art exhibit featured in the lobby and art gallery space of FP3 by two local Fort Point artists, David Moore and Jeff Smith.  We also suggest a visit to Sportello for some yummy brunch or lunch by celebrity Chef Barbara Lynch on the ground floor of FP3!

We hope to see you then!

Join us for another fun evening in the Art New England Magazine’s Art Salon Series at FP3!

Enjoy cocktails and conversation while taking in the gorgeous Boston evening skyline views from FP3 Penthouse 3!   Mingle with the ten New England area artists being featured, and gain insight into what it means to live ‘an artist’s life’ in 2010.

Wednesday, November 10th
6pm – 8pm

FP3, Penthouse 3
346 Congress Street, Boston

Cocktails provided by Cold River Vodka, and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Ambrosia Events and Catering.

Special thanks to Party by Design for adding contemporary furnishings and decor to make the penthouse even more spectacular!

Please RSVP to rsvp@artnewengland.com by Nov. 8th

"HAHA HaHa" by Barbara Ottmar

FP3′s Penthouse 3 is this week’s featured home in The Boston Courant‘s Real Estate Guide.

Reporter Lise Beane recently took a tour of the magnificent space and fell in love with the open concept, amazing views and sun-splashed bedrooms.  She’s also a big fan of the neighborhood and its proximity to everything Boston has to offer.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

“Just a short walk over the Congress Street Bridge from Boston’s high-end Harbor Front is a hip and happening water’s edge neighborhood brimming with art galleries, development and restaurants.

At the heartbeat of this revitalized Fort Point Channel area, FP3 is an American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) award-winning, new 92-residence condominium conversion and extension with sophisticated penthouses that evoke the new Institute of Contemporary Art. The building’s name, Fort Point Three or FP3, comes from the fact that it is comprised of two totally renovated historic warehouses conjoined with a brand new structure, then topped with penthouses.

Imagine an exciting, one-of-a-kind living space with soaring ceilings, expansive walls of glass showcasing skyscraper views of Boston and extraordinary private decks, so close to the ocean you can see and hear the seagulls.  Each penthouse offers its own unique loft-style design.

Located at 346 Congress Street, the setting is at once past, present and smartly positioned for the future. “

Read the rest of Boston Courant’s Real Estate Guide 10-22-10 Featuring FP3.

The Penthouse is currently available for sale and previews!  Contact Danielle Meade for more information or to schedule a tour.

Esquire Magazine will feature John Mariani’s annual “Best New Restaurants” list in its November’s issue- and the list is already posted on several ‘foodie’ blogs, including Eater.com.

We are please to announce that our neighbor, Menton, has made the coveted list!

Menton is Barbara Lynch’s newest fine-dining experience, named for a French town on the Italian border, and it’s located on the ground floor of FP3 along with Barbara’s extremely popular cocktail bar, Drink, and Sportello, Barbara Lynch’s spin on the perfect breakfast/ lunch counter spot!

When asked about the inspiration behind her culinary creations at FP3 during the construction of the project, Barbara Lynch explained:

” Because I was brought in at the beginning of the project, I was able to develop very personal and innovative concepts for FP3’s restaurant and retail spaces. For me, the restaurant experience is not just about high-quality food; it’s also about the overall culinary experience – from the right music and ambiance to highly knowledgeable and professional wait staff. I want to challenge people to slow down, relax, and enjoy life. I want to encourage them to linger and learn. What I’ve tried to pass on at FP3 is unforgettable experiences I’ve had myself, which I hope my patrons will also take pleasure in. “

Not only has Barbara left an amazing impression on the Fort Point neighborhood and her patrons; now the critics are singing her praises, too!  Congratulations to Barbara Lynch and the Menton team for this well-deserved recognition!!

Want to be a VIP at Menton?  Live at FP3 and be treated like family by the fine establishments owned by celebrity chef Barbara Lynch- just downstairs from your new home!

A recent USA Today Travel article spoke about the ongoing revitalization of the Fort Point Channel neighborhood.

The author of the article, Rodrique Ngowi, emphasizes the improvements made to this 55-acre landmark district abutting South Boston over the last 3 decades, noting that the revitalization efforts have been paying off and attracting trendy bars and restaurants and Fort Point is now becoming a popular tourist destination.  Barbara Lynch‘s establishments on the ground floor of FP3 are on the short list of places to visit while in the Fort Point area:

Bartender John Gertsen of Drink at FP3

” Fort Point Channel’s culinary scene is booming too. Notable spots include three restaurants from chef Barbara Lynch: upscale Menton, where the standard prix fixe dinner menu is $95; Sportello (the Italian word for “counter”), specializing in simple Italian dishes; and Drink, a laid-back bar known for creative cocktails. “

Fort Point attracts families with amenities like the Boston Children’s Museum and fun activities planned by the Friends of Fort Point Channel and other organizations in the area.

The author spoke with Gabrielle Schaffner of Fort Point Arts Community, a neighborhood nonprofit group run by members of the creative community.  She estimates there are currently about 300 artists live in the area now, making the Fort Point area one of the highest concentrations of artists in New England.  Twice each year thousands of tourists are drawn to visit the neighborhood during the Fort Point Open Studios, in which area artist simultaneously host open houses allowing people to tour their workspace and purchase their art.

If you missed the fall Open Studios this year, you can still stop by the FP3 Gallery at 346 Congress Street during regular business hours and view our current installation featuring creative works by two local Fort Point Artists, Jeff Smith and David Moore.

Follow this link to read the rest of the original article about the Fort Point Channel.