An Italian restaurant in the SoWa part of Boston's South End that was heavily damaged in a flood will live on for now at a nearby restaurant that is known for its French fare.
According to a Facebook post, Cinquecento's menu items will be available at Gaslight starting this Saturday, with the post saying that "all of your Italian favorites will now be served @gaslightboston for delivery and curbside pickup." The note also confirms what was feared about Cinquecento--that is was "destroyed" in mid-April due to a water main break that flooded much of the surrounding area. (At the time, the restaurant posted that the first floor was a total loss with damages exceeding $1 million.)
It is not yet known whether Cinquecento will be rebuilt; if we hear anything, we will post an update here.
Gaslight is located at 560 Harrison Avenue while Cinquecento is at 500 Harrison Avenue. (Both restaurants are part of the Aquitaine Group.)
[Earlier Article]
Cinquecento in Boston's South End Is Closed After Suffering Major Flood Damage; First Floor a "Total Loss"
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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