Last fall, it was reported that three hotel restaurants/bars in Boston's Back Bay were going to be replaced by three new spots, with two of the three now being open. Now we have learned that the third place may be very close to debuting, though with a slightly different name than originally thought.
According to an article from boston.com, Willow & Ivy is slated to open on March 15 within the Lenox Hotel on Boylston Street, taking over the former City Table space. It initially looked like the restaurant was going to be called Juniper & Ivy, but the name was changed at some point; the website for Willow & Ivy--which will be an upscale spot that features New England-inspired American fare--shows such options as tuna tartar, roasted local oysters, clam chowder, lobster pie, glazed duck breast, spring lamb, skirt steak, and more.
Once it opens, Willow & Ivy will join Sweeney's on Boylston, which replaced Solas, and The Irving, which replaced City Bar.
The Lenox Hotel sits at the corner of Boylston Street and Exeter Street, with its website being at https://www.lenoxhotel.com/ while the website for Willow & Ivy is at https://willowivyboston.com/
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