The Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council (GMNC) held its first annual Gratitude Dinner on the outdoor patio of Blue Hill Avenue’s Café Juice Up under a massive tent on Fri., Nov. 17. The event was put together to thank community members of all ages for participating in meetings and events throughout the year – and to highlight emerging and established businesses in the
When Denise O’Marde opened Café Juice Up on Blue Hill Avenue in 2019, it soon became a beacon for area residents who wanted to try something different, like healthy juices. Now, she and co-owner Dimitri Phanor are pioneering once again – they’re setting up an outdoor dining experience on the thoroughfare. To date, participants in the city’s outdoor dining program have been