The Sports Bra to Open in Boston's Financial District

Last spring, it was reported that a bar with roots in the Pacific Northwest that focuses on women's sports would be expanding to Boston, and now we know where exactly it plans to open.

According to a licensing board hearing page, The Sports Bra is looking to open in the city's Financial District, with the address indicating that it would be moving into a space within the One India Street Apartments between India Street and Broad Street where they both meet State Street. The notice mentions that the upcoming spot would have a main dining area, a main bar, and a private dining room, as well as a seasonal outdoor patio, and based on its original location in Portland, OR, expect it to offer scratch-made food including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, along with beer, cider, wine, cocktails, and mocktails, while also showing women's sports on TV.

The Sports Bra, which debuted in Portland in the spring of 2022, is planning to open other locations in Maine, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and St. Louis in addition to Boston.

The address for the upcoming Sports Bra is 1 India Street (also possibly 2 Broad Street), Boston, MA, 02109. Its website can be found at https://thesportsbraofficial.com/

[Earlier Article]
The Sports Bra (a Portland, OR-Based Sports Bar) Is Expanding to Boston

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Jamaica Mi Hungry in Boston's Financial District Has Closed; Food Truck and Catering to Continue

The sole remaining location of what had been a pair of brick-and-mortar restaurants featuring Jamaican food has closed, though the business will continue on in other forms.

According to a Bluesky post from @heyheydra.bsky.social, Jamaica Mi Hungry in Boston's Financial District is no longer in operation, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

While our restaurant chapter has come to an end, Jamaica Mi Hungry is here to stay. Going forward, we're focusing exclusively on catering and our award-winning food truck bringing Jamaican flavors directly to your events, workplaces, celebrations, and communities. We want to thank every customer who has supported us throughout the years. Your loyalty and love have helped us grow into what we are today. We're excited for what's next and can't wait to serve you at festivals, private events, corporate gatherings, weddings, and more! Thank you, and we hope you continue being part of the Jamaica Mi Hungry family.

Last spring, the Jamaica Plain location of Jamaica Mi Hungry shut down, about a month after the downtown location debuted.

The address for the now-closed location of Jamaica Mi Hungry in the Financial District was 291 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for the business can be found at https://www.jamaicamihungry.com/

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Stack & Schmear Opens at High Street Place in Downtown Boston

A brand new sandwich spot has debuted at a food hall in the heart of Boston, 

According to a press release, Stack & Schmear is now open at High Street Place in the city's downtown area, with the place being a deli that focuses on sandwiches made with fresh-baked bread along with house-made spreads and sauces. The new eatery joins two other spots in the food hall that are under the same ownership--Wheelhouse and Haley Jane's--with options including bagel sandwiches using bagels from Wicked Bagels, marinated shaved steak grilled with melted American cheese, hot peppers, and onions, an Italian sandwich with mortadella, salami, prosciutto and provolone, and a marinated shaved steak sandwich with gochujang aiol, while fountain sodas and dirty sodas are also available.

The Instagram page for Stack & Schmear can be found at https://www.instagram.com/stackschmearbos/

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The Alley Food Hall Is Opening in Downtown Boston

It looks like the team behind a local group of food halls known for their self-service beer taps is opening another one, and this one would be in the heart of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, a new Craft Food Halls is seeking to operate at One Post Office Square, with the notice saying that it would be in one large room on the ground floor with various dining and seating areas, and with a proposed closing time of 2:00 AM. If approved, the new location of Craft Food Halls would join locations of various sizes in Eastern Massachusetts including in Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Waltham, and Lexington.

The website for Craft Food Halls is at https://www.craftfoodhalls.com/

[June 18 update: NBC10 Boston states that the new food hall from the Craft Food Halls team is now open in Post Office Square, and it is called The Alley.]

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Al's Cafe to Open on High Street in Boston's Financial District

Last week, it was reported that a local group of dining spots known for their subs would be opening a new location in downtown Boston, and now we have learned that yet another outlet is on its way to the downtown area as well.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Al's Cafe is planning to open in the city's Financial District, moving into the former U&D Kitchen space on High Street. As mentioned in an earlier article, another Al's will also be coming to School Street in Downtown Crossing (and it will apparently be called Al's School Street Cafe), with both new locations joining others on State Street and at the corner of Essex Street and South Street (both of which are also in the downtown area), as well as outlets in the Seaport District and in the Kendall Square section of Cambridge.

The address for the upcoming location of Al's School Street Cafe in the Financial District is 184 High Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for all locations can be found at at https://alscafes.com/

[Earlier Article]
Al's School Street Cafe Plans to Open in the Former Clover Space in Boston's Downtown Crossing

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Coje Management Group to Open a Sicilian Restaurant in Downtown Boston

A local restaurant group is in expansion mode once again, with a new dining spot on its way to the heart of Boston.

According to an article within the Restaurant Hospitality website, Coje Management Group is making plans to open an as-of-yet unnamed Sicilian restaurant in Post Office Square, moving into the same building as two of their other places--Mariel and Underground. In the article, COJE chief executive and co-founder Chris Jamison gives a bit of information on the upcoming dining spot, saying that "We're approaching it with a signature twist, I think....We're taking a look at Sicilian cuisine, which is an incredible melting pot of a number of different cultures -- North African, Arabic, Middle Eastern, Greek, French. The island's been conquered 400 times, so there's so many layers to the cuisine that has developed there." The new restaurant--which will also have a members-only club downstairs--is currently under construction and no opening date has been given yet.

In addition to Mariel and Underground, Coje Management Group also runs such spots as Yvonne's, Caveau, Ruka, Coquette, Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bars, and Mr. H.

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Beantown Kebab in Boston's Financial District Has Apparently Closed

It looks like a dining spot in the heart of Boston that was a popular place for takeout has shut down.

According to an X post from @rousee, Beantown Kebab appears to have closed, as the Liberty Square eatery has been locked up and dark for awhile, with a photo showing that it also looks like it has been at least partially cleared out, and phone calls don't go through and indicate that the mailbox is full. Beantown Kebab was known for its Turkish and Mediterranean fare, including such options as hummus, tabouleh, falafel, spinach pie, kofte wraps, lamb chop bowls, chicken doner kebab, shish kebab, baklava, and rice pudding.

The address for Beantown Kebab was 7 Liberty Square, Boston, MA, 02109.

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Eatery on Broad Plans to Open in Downtown Boston, Will Include Mini Donut Diva, Pasta Factory, Fat Sandwich Boss

A trio of dining concepts may be on their way to a space in downtown Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Eatery on Broad is planning to open in the Financial District, with the space including three kiosks for Mini Donut Diva, Pasta Factory, and Fat Sandwich Boss. The notice mentions that the space would have a capacity of 18 and that Melissa Frettoloso--who is the founder of the Roxbury-based Mini Donut Diva--is the manager of the three businesses.

Based on the address given, it appears that Eatery on Broad would be taking over the former Starbucks space at the corner of Broad Street and Water Street.

The website for Mini Donut Diva is at https://minidonutdiva.com/

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Noble Castella Opens at High Street Place in Boston

A new Japanese bakery has come to a food hall in downtown Boston.

According to a press release, Noble Castella is now open at High Street Place in the city's Financial District, with the place being named after a type of sponge cake whose roots go back hundreds of years and which has both Japanese and Portuguese influences. In addition to its castella cake, the bakery also offers such options as cookies, cheesecakes, tarts, cupcakes, croissants, sandwiches, and bubble tea.

The address for Noble Castella (and High Street Place) is 100 High Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for the bakery is at https://www.noblecastella.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/noblecastella/

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Jules on Devonshire Opens in Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston

A new restaurant has come to Boston, opening within a boutique hotel in the heart of the city.

According to a press release, Jules on Devonshire is now open in the Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston on Devonshire Street between State Street and Water Street, with the new spot being a modern American bistro that is open for breakfast and dinner. The menu for the restaurant includes such options as French toast sticks, salmon toast, oysters, clam chowder, wings, steak frites, chicken milanese, burgers, blackened fish tacos, and spring pea cavatelli, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for Jules on Devonshire (and the Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston) is 54 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for the restaurant can be found at https://www.julesondevon.com/

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Juicygreens Opens in Boston's Financial District

A local trio of vegetarian spots have been joined by a fourth location, with this one coming to the heart of downtown Boston.

According to a press release, Juicygreens is now open in the city's Financial District, moving into a space on Summer Street just west of the Rose Kennedy Greenway and South Station. The new outlet joins others in Hub Hall by North Station, Jamaica Plain, and Assembly Row in Somerville, and it offers smoothies cold-pressed juices, salads, bowls, and more.

The address for the new location of Juicygreens in the Financial District is 125 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02111. The website for all locations is at https://juicygreensboston.com/

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Amber Road Is Opening in Boston's Financial District

A local restaurant group is planning to open a new dining spot in the heart of downtown Boston.

According to a job post within the bostonchefs.com site, Amber Road is opening in the city's Financial District, with the listing indicating that it will be a fine dining establishment from the group behind Tradesman, Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grille, and Urban Wild (Third Door Hospitality). An address of 100 Federal Street is shown within the listing, which is where one of the Tradesman locations can be found.

The website for Amber Road is at https://www.amberroadboston.com/

[May 28 update: A post from @FortPointer indicates that Amber Road is now open, with the menu showing such options as chicken soup, steak spring rolls, lobster turnovers, honey miso salmon, grilled branzino, and flatbreads, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.]

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Zo Greek Is Apparently Opening a New Location in Boston's Financial District

It looks like a growing local group of Greek restaurants may be opening a new outlet in the heart of downtown Boston.

According to a source, Zo Greek appears to be opening in the former Foumami location by the corner of Franklin Street and High Street in the city's Financial District, with a Bizapedia page seeming to confirm this (along with a picture of a sign up at the site that was sent by our source). This will either be the third or fourth location of the restaurant, as another outlet is in the works for the Seaport East development at Commonwealth Pier in the Seaport District as well.

Currently, locations of Zo can be found on State Street in downtown Boston and at Somerville's Assembly Row.

It appears that the address for the new location of Zo in the Financial District is 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for Zo is at http://www.zoboston.com/

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Broad Street Paulie's in Downtown Boston Is Closing

A breakfast and lunch spot in the heart of Boston that is popular with office workers is shutting down.

According to a source (bobbyjmain.bsky.social), Broad Street Paulie's is getting ready to close its doors, with a sign out front saying that "Broad Street Paulie's will be closed permanently for retirement. Thank you for supporting our business for the past 14 years." The sign mentions that the last day for the dining spot is October 25.

Broad Street Paulie's offers such options as breakfast sandwiches, muffins, bagels, croissants, omelets, salads, and wraps.

The address for Broad Street Paulie's in downtown Boston is 64 Broad Street, Boston, MA ,02109.

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A Food Hall Is Coming to the Winthrop Center in Downtown Boston

Another food hall is on the way to Boston, and this one will be in the heart of the city.

Based on information from a licensing board hearing page within the city's website and a post within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com, The Connector (which is a public space within the Winthrop Center in downtown Boston) is getting a food hall, and it will include a sandwich/coffee shop called Day Shift along with at least several other spots such as Ariana, Big Grin, Iris Mezze, and Gatto Pazzo. It appears that Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur John Fraser and his JF Restaurants hospitality group will be behind the dining options at the food hall, and Fraser is also behind Winnie's, an upscale residents-only restaurant and bar within the Winthrop Center (the food hall will be open to all).

The Winthrop Center is located between Devonshire Street and Federal Street in the city's Financial District. (Its website is at https://winthropcenter.com/ while the website for JF Restaurants is https://www.jfrestaurants.com/)

[January 8, 2024 update: The Boston Globe mentions that the new food hall within the Winthrop Center will be called The Lineup at The Connector, and it plans to open on January 17. (Its website can be found at https://www.lineupandeat.com/)]

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The Chemist Cocktail Club Is Opening in Boston's Financial District, Replacing Slate Bar & Grill

A restaurant and bar in downtown Boston that is popular with office workers is being replaced by a new dining and drinking spot, and a familiar name is behind that place.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, the Chemist is planning to open by the corner of High Street and Congress Street in the Financial District, moving into the Slate Bar & Grill space. The notice mentions that the spot would include seating for 59 and a bar, and the manager listed is Kevin Treanor (The Merchant, Phoenix Landing, Hugh O'Neill's, Trinity, Conley's Pub, Fresh Pond Beer Garden). More information on the Chemist will likely be given soon, as the meeting is slated to take place on August 16, so keep checking back for updates.

The address for Slate Bar & Grill (and the Chemist) is 109 High Street, Boston, MA,  02110. The website for the Chemist is at https://www.thechemistbar.com/

[December 4 update: According to a source, the Chemist is now open, with its exact name being the Chemist Cocktail Club, and its menu includes such food options as burgers, wings, cheese and charcuterie boards, calamari, fish and chips, flatbreads, braised octopus, and cheesecake, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.]

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Viva Burrito Opens in Boston's Financial District

It looks like a Mexican restaurant in Boston that closed awhile back has been reborn in a new space in the city's downtown area.

According to Geoff Wong, who posted within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurant Facebook group page, Viva Burrito is now open in the Financial District, moving into a space by the corner of Franklin Street and Batterymarch Street. This appears to be a move, as the restaurant had previously been located on Staniford Street in the West End, with that space recently becoming home to a new location of Chilacates.

The address for the new location of Viva Burrito in the Financial District is 274 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110. Its website can be found at https://www.vivaburrito.com/

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Revival Cafe + Kitchen Opens in Downtown Boston

A pair of Boston-area cafes has become a trio once again, as a new location has opened its doors--and this one is in the heart of the city.

According to a tweet from @DTownBostonBID, Revival Cafe + Kitchen is now open in downtown Boston, moving into a space by the corner of Devonshire Street and Milk Street. The new shop joins others in Cambridge's Alewife area and Somerville's Davis Square, while another outlet on Newbury Street in the Back Bay closed down this spring. (It appears that another new one may be coming to Lexington Center as well.)

The address for the new location of Revival Cafe + Kitchen in downtown Boston is 121 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA, 02108. The website for the business is at https://www.revivalcafeandkitchen.com/

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Just Salad Is Opening in Downtown Boston

A New York-based salad chain is expanding to the local area, as it looks to open an outlet in the heart of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Just Salad is planning to open on Franklin Street in the Financial District, with a sign for the place being shown out front. Based on its other locations in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, and Dubai, expect to see salads, warm bowls, salad wraps, soups, smoothies, and more at the upcoming spot.

The address for the upcoming Just Salad in the Financial District is 185 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.justsalad.com/

[October 2 update: According to a press release, Just Salad in the Financial District is now open.]

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The Good Life in Downtown Boston Is Closing

A dining, drinking, and entertainment spot in downtown Boston is getting ready to shut down.

According to a tweet from @FortPointer, The Good Life on Kingston Street is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

…this is NOT a time to be sad. This is a time to celebrate with us. WE ARE STILL OPEN. So please, walk through the door, have a drink and let's make some final memories together. Save all the wishy-washy memory posts until after we're actually gone. WE NEED Y'ALL TO COME IN HERE. Anyways, we're open EVERY WEEKEND until Saturday, December 17. That is our very last night of business. So that's 3 weekends left (except for Friday Dec. 9 which is private). We intend to do something in the future, but it will never be like this again.

The Good Life has been around since the late 1990s, changing over to its current ownership around 2005 and being a restaurant, bar, and nightclub while also featuring local artwork as well.

The address for The Good Life is 28 Kingston Street, Boston, MA, 02111. Its website can be found at https://www.goodlifebar.com/

[December 29 update: Based on its social media, we have confirmed that The Good Life is now indeed closed.]

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