Early last year, an award-winning suburban bistro closed its doors permanently, and now we have learned that a new dining spot is opening in its space.
According to a source, a sign is now up for Bluebird Bar at the old Lumiere space in West Newton, with the sign also saying "a wood-fired grill" underneath. A Facebook post from owner David Sardella indicates that the 88-seat spot will be opening very soon and it will have a "big-ass bar" along with a "scratch kitchen, killer cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list," though a menu has not been seen for the place as of yet. A Patch article from last year mentioned that Bluebird was planning to open within the space, but no information on the restaurant was available at that time.
Lumiere, which first opened in 1999, was known as a special-occasion spot featuring dishes with French and regional influences; the restaurant closed in late February of 2020.
The address for Bluebird Bar is 1293 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465. Its website is at https://www.thebluebirdbar.com/
[December 1 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Bluebird Bar & Wood-Fired Grill opens at 5:00 PM today.]
[Earlier Article]
Lumiere in West Newton Is Closing
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
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