A Back Bay restaurant that closed down last fall is returning, though it will be rebranded.
According to an article from Universal Hub, George Aboujaoude, who was the owner of Cafeteria on Newbury Street, is reopening the place with a similar concept though with a new name and some additional seating. The Boston Licensing Board listened to the plans yesterday and has agreed to defer taking any action on changing the license of the restaurant (which would need to be done because of the extra seating) until sometime after November 12 when Aboujaoude is slated to talk with the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay about his plans.
Cafeteria shut down late last year after being in business for approximately 13 years; the restaurant was known in part for its comfort food dishes, including fried calamari, burgers, meatloaf, pizza, macaroni and cheese, and hanger steak.
The address for the former Cafeteria space is 279a Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02115.
[January 28, 2022 update: Eater Boston states that Cafeteria is being rebranded as Eva, with the place having a new look and menu as well, though some items from Cafeteria will continue to be offered. (The menu will focus on modern American food and cocktails.)]
[April 23, 2022 update: Eater Boston mentions that Eva is now open for dinner service.]
[Earlier Article]
Cafeteria in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed
[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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