This past weekend's "Over the Edge" fundraiser, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Boston, continued its great success of prior years.



The third-annual event was comprised of seventeen teams, representing more than 100 participants, rappelling down the side of the 22-story Hyatt Regency. The event raised an incredible $173,000 for Massachusetts Special Olympics. Many thanks and congratulations to the Hyatt--in addition to hosting "Over The Edge" for the third year in a row, the hotel's "Hyatt Helpers" fundraising team raised $11,000! 

Financial District favorite Café De Boston has announced plans to expand into the former Souper Salad space at 75-101 Federal St.



According to owner Levent Berksan, the popular eatery will expand into an additional 6,000 sq. ft. of space and hire 10 new employees. The expansion is set to debut in September (the preexisting restaurant will remain open throughout construction). Congratulations!

Across the street from the upcoming Café de Boston expansion, Wellesley Bank will be opening its first downtown branch on the Franklin Street side of One Federal Street.



The branch, Wellesley Bank's fourth, and first outside of Wellesley, will occupy 3,000 sq. ft. and employ 10. We welcome the newest bank to Franklin Street's thriving "banker's row"!

As the heat subsides, Artisan Bistro has added new options to its menu--picnic baskets to-go.



Basket options include "The Boston Common," "The Public Garden," and "The Rover," featuring special treats for your four-legged picnickers! The "Park, Picnic & Play" option includes an overnight stay along with other summer treats.

For a complete summer's eve out, take your basket to a free performance of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," playing on the Common through Sunday, July 28th. Call 617-574-7176 for more info.