As Thanksgiving fades to a distant (albeit delicious) memory, chef-owner Damien DiPaola gets ready for the holiday season by rolling out the red carpet for North End shoppers with his Merenda Happy Hour. Available from 4:00-6:00pm starting on Tuesday, December 6th the afternoon cocktail party includes drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres from a mini buffet. Pop in for a restorative bite to eat after an afternoon of shopping or an after work prelude to dinner. The offerings will change on a daily basis but you might find mini spinach calzones, arancini, wild mushroom crostinis or meatballs depending on the day and the mood of the chef. Get all the details by calling Ristorante Damiano at 617.742.0020.