A small Italian dining spot in Arlington that features pizza, pasta, and sandwiches is getting ready to expand into a full-service restaurant with beer and wine.
According to the restaurant's website--and based on emails from the restaurant iteself--Gemma, which is located at Broadway Plaza in the center of town, is going to be moving into a larger space next door. The new space, which was recently vacated by Krazy Karry's Backyard Grill, is bigger than Gemma's current space, which will be held onto and eventually used for something else, according to the restaurant.
Currently, the main business for Gemma is takeout and delivery due to the lack of seating, but with the new space, it appears that the place will become more of a dine-in restaurant. Their existing catering business will continue.
[August 6 update: According to an article in the Arlington Advocate, Gemma could be open in its new location as early as mid-August, but it might be closer to September before it happens.]
[October 8 update: An article this week in the Arlington Advocate indicates that Gemma has moved into the new spot at 319 Broadway and are now serving both lunch and dinner. The article mentions that Gemma is currently waiting for a full liquor license.]
The current address for Gemma is 315 Broadway, Arlington, MA, 02474. The address of the new space next door is 319 Broadway.
More information on the upcoming expansion of Gemma can be found at the link below. (Note: This is a PDF file.)
http://gemmaitalian.com/Gemma_Annoucement.pdf
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