Business

Ledge Kitchen & Drinks

Phone: 

(617) 698-2261

Website: 

Location

Ledge Kitchen and Drinks
2261 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
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Shanti, Taste of India

Phone: 

(617) 929-3900

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Lunch
Sun-Sat 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner
Sun-Wed 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu-Sat 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Mission: 

From Shanti's website:

Taste of India - Shanti was created to bring quality ethnic food to Dorchester, South Boston and the surrounding areas. Shanti began with just Indian cuisine, but quickly expanded due to the diverse tastes of our community. Today, Shanti proudly serves a blend of Indian, Pakastani and Bangladeshi foods.

More than 10 years after its inception, Shanti continues to proudly serve fresh, authentic South Asian cuisine. The menu has numerous traditional items, such as Mulligatawny soup, Indian salad, Samosas dishes, tikka dishes, naan, Roti, poori, Tandoori specials, kebobs, vindaloo, curry, raita and so much more.

You are welcome to dine at our restaurant and become immersed in the sights, sounds and aromas of South Asia. Enjoy the Taste of India and you'll become a regular, too!

Location

Shanti
1111 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
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Blarney Stone

Phone: 

617-436-8223

Website: 

www.blarneystoneboston.com

Mission: 

From the Blarney Stone Website:

"An institution set in the heart of Boston's largest neighborhood, The Blarney Stone has served the people of Dorchester for over 35 years. Originally, the first bar in America to sell draught Guinness, The Blarney Stone has evolved into a comfortable modern bar and family restaurant serving seasonal American cuisine with comfortable booth seating, exposed brick walls and a beautiful mahogany bar.

A true gem on Dorchester Avenue, the Blarney Stone's loyal guests dine on great cuisine while enjoying modern cocktails and craft beers. Our face may have changed, but our welcoming spirit remains."

Location

Blarney Stone
1509 Dorchester Ave (between Faulkner St. and Lincoln St.)
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
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dBar

Phone: 

617.265.4490

Website: 

www.dbarboston.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Friday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Mission: 

From dbar's website:

"dbar is Dorchester's premiere destination for fine dining, delicious cocktails and exciting nightlife.

Open 7 days a week, dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on.

Formerly an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas.

The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)

Looking for the perfect cocktail? From espresso martinis to a fine glass of Bordeaux, dbar caters to all tastes. The eclectic martini list will excite and gratify while our selection of over 200 bottles of wine will far exceed your expectations."

Location

dbar
1236 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
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Tavolo

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

617.822.1918

Fax: 

617.507.4674

Email: 

eat@tavolopizza.com

Website: 

http://tavolopizza.com/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Mission: 

From the Tavolo website:

"Just what the neighborhood needed.

A comfortable spot where everybody knows your name. Be welcomed with a smile as big as our TV screens. Try a meatball that was featured in Bon Appetit Magazine. Free parking across the street. The food press call Tavolo: unpretentious, tasty, diverse, a keeper. How many more reasons do you need? Visit Tavolo today. Where good food is everything. Open daily from 5 PM."

Location

Tavolo
1918 Dorchester Ave (between Ashmont St. and Bailey St.)
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
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The Banshee

Phone: 

617.436.9747

Email: 

info@bansheeboston.com

Website: 

bansheeboston.com

Mission: 

From the Banshee's website:

 

The Banshee Pub is the number one bar and restaurant to watch domestic and European sports in the greater Boston area. If your game is being broadcast in North America then you can rest assured that the Banshee will be showing it on one of its 10 flat screen televisions that span two floors of entertainment.

From European Soccer including the Barclays Premier League (EPL), to international rugby, Gaelic Football and a whole host of domestic sports such as the MLB, NFL and NBA, the Banshee offers the perfect atmosphere for sporting events; fantastic food and live music.

Location

The Banshee
934 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
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Project Place

Phone: 

617.542.3740

Email: 
Mission: 

Project Place is a supportive community that promotes hope and opportunity for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the skills, education and resources to obtain stable employment and housing.

Location

1145 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Hire a Project Place graduate! Email hjassal@projectplace.org

Subscribe to the Project Place newsletter! Email newsletter@projectplace.org

Apply for employment or an internship: http://www.projectplace.org/jobs.html.

Volunteer: http://www.projectplace.org/volunteer.html.
 

Key Programs Offered: 

 

GateHouse

The top two floors of Project Place's six-story building are dedicated to GateHouse, 14 studio apartments for homeless individuals who are making transitions in their lives. Residences are permanent, affordable housing in a sober, supportive community. During their stay tenants have the option to utilize Project Place services and programs including our wraparound support services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. Tenants have either graduated from a program or are currently enrolled in one, are committed to sobriety and pay one-third of their income for rent.

Betty's Place

Housed in the YWCA's Berkeley Street residence, Betty's Place is a transitional housing program that can accommodate up to 15 women at one time. Residents are provided with Project Place programming and supports while making the transition from the emergency shelter system to independent living. Betty's provides each resident with a room of her own in a safe, clean environment and two meals a day. Residents also receive our wraparound support services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. The average length of stay is six months.

HomePlate

HomePlate is a food preparation and services training program. Participants in this program help to operate our pushcart in downtown Boston, fulfill catering requests for corporate and private clients and prepare breakfast and lunch for Project Place clients and staff daily. All food is prepared in our in-house commercial kitchen. Clients in this program are primed to transfer directly into the food service industry and also graduate with comprehensive customer service and money handling skills. They also receive our wraparound support services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. 

Wraparound Support Services

All Project Place clients receive the wraparound support services to address the various barriers they may encounter in finding and obtaining employment and housing. A comprehensive, yet personalized approach is utilized with each client to ensure that services meet the individual's needs. These include: Case Management, Career Services, Computer Training, Educational Services, Alumni Services. Read more hereFor more information, contact: Kim Nuttall at 617.542.3740 or knuttall@projectplace.org.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)

This new employment, placement and training program provides tailored services specific to veterans. In addition to traditional case management and support services, clients are assessed for veteran’s benefit eligibility, provided referrals for specific needs and given assistance in obtaining discharge papers (DD214).

Client Assistance Programs

- Danielle Fund: Named to honor the life and memory of Danielle Ontra, this fund was created to support clients and alumni who are making strides to live independently and are committed to their recovery. Clients may apply for funds to alleviate financial burdens up to $500, paid directly to the source (landlord, school, etc.). Included in the application process is identification of the need, developing a budget to manage future expenses and explanation of how compliance of goals aligns with agency mission.

- MicroLoan Fund: A new program of Project Place, our MicroLoan Fund offers small financial loans to assist graduates in overcoming temporary obstacles to successful housing, education and/or employment. In addition, it helps them to develop a positive credit history. A committee comprised of graduates, staff, board and bank representatives, review applications and work with applicants to finalize their request and develop a repayment plan.

- Paul White Empowerment Fund: Established by his family in memory of Paul White, a long time friend and supporter of Project Place. The fund will assist persons served by Project Place to advance their education and/or employment goals. Grants will be given to clients for:

Tuition for GED, certificate or post secondary education
Books or supplies for educational purposes
Clothing for employment interviews
Other education or employment purposes which meet the goal of the fund 

 

Social Enterprises

Project Place prides itself on the entrepreneurial approach we take to solving social challenges. To help facilitate change in our clients' lives we run three businesses that provide paid employment to those overcoming homelessness. Our businesses also create a revenue stream for the agency that contributes to 20% of our operating budget while providing our clients with the skills and work experience needed to gain employment.

  • Project Pepsi: a vending machine service business.
  • Clean Corners... Bright Hopes: a facilities and outdoor maintenance service.
  • HomePlate: a food services program, operating a pushcart in downtown Boston and offering catering to corporate and private clients. 
Created: 
05/18/2011

 

Project Place
1145 Washington Street 
Boston, MA 02118
617.542.3740 (p) 
617.542.3860 (f) 
info@projectplace.org

Contact Betty's Place:

Betty's Place 
40 Berkeley Street 
Boston, MA 02116 (p)
617.482.1126 (p)
617.482.7524 (f) 
info@projectplace.org 

Harmony Floral Design

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

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Phone: 

800-819-8089

Fax: 

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Email: 

Question@FloralDesignInstitute.com

Website: 

http://www.floraldesigninstitute.com/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

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Location

Harmony Floral Design
1726 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA
United States
Key Programs Offered: 

Flowers, plants and custom arrangements. Consultation on plant care. Flower arranging workshops in private homes.

Created: 
05/17/2011

Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Phone: 

617-427-2560

Mission: 

The Greater Grove Hall Main Streets is committed to supporting the Grove Hall area commercial district through marketing, technical assistance and organizing. GGHMS promotes Grove Hall's diverse business district while maintaining the neighborhood’s historical character. We encourage innovative and creative techniques for fostering economic development that enriches the lives of business owners, employees and residents of our community. 

Location

Greater Grove Hall Main Streets
320B Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
United States
Key Partners: 

Neighborhood Development Corporation of Grove Hall

Project Right Inc.

Quincy Geneva / New Vision

United Housing

Prince Hall Grand Lodge

Created: 
05/16/2011

Heiress Boutique

Phone: 

(857) 264-0403

Email: 
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Thursday & Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mission: 

Heiress Boutique is a chic, glamour-inspired clothing boutique, inspired by the sexy, sophisticated cosmopolitan women. Heiress showcases a combination of timeless and what’s new, emerging and fashionable. Our carefully edited assortment represents an interesting accessory collection, playful tops, sophisticated pants, sexy cocktail dresses, and stunning coats.

The Heiress Woman is a Frugal Fashionista, that glories in finding beautiful, unique and original designer items at fabulous prices. Impressively put together, it is hard to believe how little she spent. 

Location

671 Adams Street
Dorchester, MA
United States
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