Nouvelle Maison Opens in Winchester

Late last year, it was reported that a new French fine foods shop was on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Nouvelle Maison is now open in Winchester, moving into the space on Church Street in the center of town that had previously been home to La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe. The new place is a 16-seat bakery-cafe that offers meats and cheeses, baked goods and pastries, baguette sandwiches, coffee, and more, along with French wines, artisanal spirits,  botanicals, and bitters.

The address for Nouvelle Maison is 30 Church Street, Winchester, MA, 01890. Its website can be found at https://www.nouvellemaison.com/

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https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2023/12/nouvelle-maison-plans-to-open-in-former.html

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Nouvelle Maison Plans to Open in the Former La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe Space in Winchester

A new French fine foods shop that will also sell bottles of wine and liquor is being planned for the northern suburbs of Boston, and it would replace a longtime bakery-cafe that closed a few months ago.

According to a couple of sources, including @Foodyguy1 who posted a tweet about it, Nouvelle Maison is hoping to open in Winchester, moving into the former La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe space on Church Street in the center of town. We have been told that owners Celine and Tom Kimberly have plans to make the place a bakery-cafe that offers such items as cheese, meat, bread, croissants, and more, and it will also have a section with bottles of alcohol, though alcohol will not be served within the place (the Winchester News says it will have seating for approximately 12 but will not be set up as a sitdown restaurant). It appears that if all goes well, Nouvelle Maison could be opening next summer or fall.

 La Patisserie had been in business for almost 20 years before shutting down over the summer.

The address for the upcoming Nouvelle Maison is 30 Church Street, Winchester, MA, 01890.

[November 5, 2024 update: According to a press release, Nouvelle Maison is now open.]

[Earlier article]
La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe in Winchester Has Closed

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Ma France (Gourmet Food Shop) Opens in Lexington

A gourmet shop that focuses on French food has opened in Lexington.

According to a poster on the Chowhound site, Ma France is now open on Mass. Ave. near the Arlington border, bringing to the neighborhood a place to get cheese, meat, chocolate, honey, jams, coffee, tea, and more. The store's website has references to Mamadou's Artisan Bakery in Winchester, so it appears that the two places may be connected, though we have not confirmed this as of yet.

Ma France takes over the space where a fish market called Carey's Catch had been until closing a couple of years ago.

The address for this new food shop in Lexington is: Ma France, 46 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420. Its website can be found at http://www.mafrancegourmet.com/

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Bastile Day Celebration Being Held in Cambridge July 11, 2010

A block party returns to Harvard Square in Cambridge this weekend, with food, beer, music, and more.

According to the Harvard Square Business Association website, Bastille Day will be held Sunday (July 11, 2010) on Holyoke Street in the heart of the square, with the event commencing at 2:00 PM and lasting until 10:00 PM. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, will include French food from such area eateries as Sandrine's Bistro, Casablanca, Chez Henri, Finale Desserterie, Rialto, Savenor's, and Sweet Cupcakes. There will also be a beer garden, and entertainment will include music from French bands, dancing, a waiters' race, and children's events.

More information on the 2010 Bastile Day event can be found at:

http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/Bastille-Day-on-Holyoke!.aspx

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