Boston Spirits Haunt Local Restaurants

A spirit medium confirmed the presence of specific ghosts at five Boston dining establishments during a recent tour.

On a Thursday in late October, food critic Devra First accompanied psychic Tiffany Rice through the city to investigate reports of haunted venues. The pair visited Fox & the Knife in South Boston, a location that formerly operated as the bar Triple O’s. Rice reported sensing five distinct male spirits in the dining room, identifying them as Donald, Kenny, and Eddie Killeen, along with associates Billy O’Sullivan and Jack Curran. She described a strong physical presence in the basement, characterized by intense energy and a sense of brutality, but noted no bodies were present.

At the Liberty hotel on Charles Street, which houses the restaurants Clink and Scampo, Rice communicated with the spirit of former Mayor James Michael Curley. The building previously served as the Charles Street Jail. Rice quoted the politician as claiming he knew everyone in the city and that he did a lot of good for the community. She also sensed residual energy from former prisoners, describing the historical conditions as unsanitary and involving mental tribulation.

The group moved to the Omni Parker House, where Rice detected the immediate presence of John F. Kennedy. She stated that the former president claimed ownership of the space and frequently referenced his wife, Jackie. Rice identified Kennedy’s preferred dish at the location as chicken with gravy, a meal that aligns with historical menu records for roast stuffed native spring chicken. The medium described the energy as pervasive throughout the dining areas and ballrooms.

In the North End, staff at Stanza dei Sigari, located in an 1896 building, shared accounts of unexplained occurrences, including glassware moving and voices speaking to employees. Rice also visited Hecate, a subterranean bar in Back Bay, where she identified a female spirit acting as a part of the staff. This spirit offered specific operational advice, such as changing the lighting and reverting to a previous olive garnish. Finally, at a downtown Dunkin’ Donuts, Rice reported a male spirit manager who expressed dissatisfaction with a recent recipe change, specifically noting that the frosting was different from the old standard.

Rice concluded that the age of the city contributes to the density of spiritual activity. She stated that Boston is 1,000 percent more intense and heavy than other locations, noting that the spirit remains present even when the physical decor changes.