A few months ago, it was reported that a decades-old restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston had closed, and now we have learned that a new dining spot is moving into the space.
According to its Instagram page, Gemma Kitchen & Bar is planning to open in Norwood, taking over the former Olde Colonial Cafe space on Nahatan Street. Based on the Instagram page and multiple job posts online, it looks like the upcoming restaurant will feature modern American fare with Italian influences, and while a menu has not been seen as of yet, it appears that pizza will be one of the items offered. (The space in which it will reside is an old firehouse.)
The Olde Colonial Cafe shut down around the end of December after being in business since 1969.
The address for the upcoming Gemma Kitchen & Bar is 171 Nahatan Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/gemmakandb/
[Earlier Article]
The Olde Colonial Cafe in Norwood Is Closing
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[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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