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Monday, June 29, 2026

Velvet Vine Cafe in Acton Is Closing

A dining spot in the northwest suburbs of Boston that was known in part for its cocktails is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Velvet Vine Cafe in Acton is going to be closing next month, with an Instagram post from the Great Road spot saying the following:

Well...this wasn't on the menu ... After a lot of thought, we've made the heartbreaking decision to close the doors of Velvet Vine Café ... We built something different. Something a little bold, a little moody, a little magical. We poured our hearts, our creativity, and countless sleepless nights into building something truly special and judging by all of you, we'd say we did that pretty damn well! Sometimes, an incredible concept just doesn't get the opportunity it deserves. While we created an experience people loved, the realities and challenges of our location ultimately made it impossible to continue. We'll leave it at that. But we're not leaving quietly...One Last Call at Velvet Vine July 10th & 11th 6 PM until Close.

Velvet Vine Cafe first opened in the early part of 2025 in the former Holy Grail space, focusing on small bites and mixed drinks while also offering some beer and wine options as well.

The address for Velvet Vine Cafe is 166 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720. Its website is at https://velvetvinecafe.com/

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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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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

The Boston Shaker in Somerville Has Closed

A Somerville shop that sold supplies for making cocktails while also having mixology classes has shut down after 15 years in business.

According to its website, The Boston Shaker on Holland Street is no longer in business, with a note on its home page saying it was "due to unfortunate circumstances beyond our control" while also thanking its customers for their patronage over the years. The shop, which was located on the edge of Davis Square, sold a variety of items including shakers, strainers, mixes, bitters, garnishes, glassware, books, and more, and craft cocktail techniques classes were held as well.

The address for The Boston Shaker was 69 Holland Street, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its website is at https://www.thebostonshaker.com/

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[More restaurant openings/closings from the Boston's Hidden Restaurants site): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Friday, March 03, 2023

Pomona Cafe & Wine Bar Plans to Open in East Boston

A pair of cafes known for their coffee and cocktails will apparently be joined by a third, and this would be its first location within the Boston city limits.

According to a source, Pomona Cafe & Wine Bar is planning to open in East Boston, with signs being displayed for the business in the windows of a building on Meridian Street in Maverick Square. Once it opens, the new outlet will join others in Swampscott and Winthrop, and based on those locations, the cafe could be offering such items as salad bowls, grain bowls, breakfast dishes, coffee, juices, smoothies, coffee, and (if they acquire a liquor license) cocktails.

It appears that the address for the upcoming location of Pomona Cafe & Wine Bar is 18 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. The website for the two existing locations is at https://www.antiquepomona.com/

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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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Thursday, January 20, 2022

The Village Social Club Opens in the Former Ellis Room Space in Brookline Village

A brand new bar in Brookline that is underneath a new restaurant is now open, replacing another basement drinking spot that closed about a year and a half ago.

Based on its Twitter page and website, the Village Social Club is now open below the Garrison House in Brookline Village, with the website for the place indicating that it is a cocktail and music lounge that is currently open on weekend nights for food and drink. The new spot replaces The Ellis Room, which was affiliated with the now-closed Magnolia Smokehouse above it (the Garrison House opened in its space late last year).

The food menu for the Village Social Club includes such items as poutine, wings, pretzel bites, meatloaf meatballs, burgers, nachos, and BLTs, while cocktails include margaritas, old fashioneds, and daiquiris.

The address for the Village Social Club (and the Garrison House) is 6 Harvard Square, Brookline, MA, 02445. The website for the bar is at https://www.villagesocialclub.com/ while the Twitter page is at https://twitter.com/VSCbrookline

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[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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Thursday, February 18, 2021

The Hawthorne in Boston's Kenmore Square Has Closed Permanently

A day after learning that two of Boston's best-known restaurants will not be reopening, it has now been reported that a beloved cocktail bar with a connection to both places has shut down permanently as well.

According to an article from The Boston Globe, The Hawthorne within the Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square has closed for good, joining Eastern Standard and Island Creek Oyster Bar which have also shuttered. The post does say what we mentioned yesterday, that the Burlington location of ICOB will remain in operation.

As mentioned yesterday, Eastern Standard and Island Creek Oyster Bar are both planning to transfer their liquor licenses to UrbanMeritage, while a post from @HeyRatty showed a virtual meeting taking place in which Garrett Harker is listed as being the "former" owner of Eastern Standard; the notice states that he is also the "former" owner of The Hawthorne, but we could not confirm at the time that the bar was indeed closed for good.

The address for The Hawthorne was 500 A Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215.

[Earlier Article]
Eastern Standard and Island Creek Oyster Bar in Boston's Kenmore Square Plan to Transfer Their Licenses to UrbanMeritage

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[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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Wednesday, February 03, 2021

Top Mix Bar & Kitchen Is Opening in Jamaica Plain

A dining and drinking spot in Roxbury that is known for its bar bites and cocktails is expanding to another part of Boston.

According to a source, Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is planning to open in the former Frogmore space in Jamaica Plain, with a sign out front at the Centre Street storefront indicating that the new place hopes to have a full liquor license while offering live entertainment (for up to three performers), and a seasonal outdoor patio would be set up with 20 seats. The original location of Top Mix first opened in 2017, taking over a space on Norfolk Avenue just north of Upham's Corner (and just south of Newmarket Square and the South Bay Center).

An article from the Jamaica Plain News that was posted earlier this morning mentions that the Jamaica Plain location of Top Mix would feature "a distinct American-Caribbean fusion menu," with the plan being to open in the second quarter of this year.

The address for the new location of Top Mix Bar & Kitchen in Jamaica Plain is 365 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. The website for the original location in Roxbury can be found at https://www.topmixbar.com/

[November 30 update: A new article from the Jamaica Plain news indicates that Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is now open in Jamaica Plain.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[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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Friday, July 31, 2020

Ivory Pearl Is Opening in Brookline's Washington Square in Early August

A long-awaited seafood restaurant and cocktail bar that has one of the region's best-known mixologists behind it is on the verge of opening.

According to an article from boston.com, Ivory Pearl is looking to open in the Washington Square area of Brookline in early August, with Ran Duan (Sichuan Garden/Baldwin Bar in Woburn, Sichuan Garden/Blossom Bar in Brookline) and his team planning to offer a raw bar as well as small plates and larger entrees, while drinks will include wine-based and carbonated cocktails. The post mentions that the space will include an outdoor patio, while to-go options could include "takeaway kits" that customers can cook at home, though this isn't a given as of yet.

Ivory Garden is taking over the space that had been home to Grassona's, an Italian restaurant that closed earlier this year.

The address for Ivory Pearl is 1704 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website will be at https://www.ivorypearlbar.com/

[August 5 update: Eater Boston states that Ivory Pearl debuts this evening.]

[Earlier Article]
Ran Duan to Open Ivory Pearl in Grassona's Space in Brookline's Washington Square

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[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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Monday, July 20, 2020

Cocktails-to-Go Bill Signed into Law, Allowing Massachusetts Restaurants to Offer Mixed Drinks for Takeout

After a long wait, restaurants in Massachusetts can finally offer cocktails for takeout.

According to a tweet from State Senator Diana DiZoglio, Governor Baker has just signed the cocktails-to-go bill into law, with this allowing dining spots to sell mixed drinks to customers for off-premises consumption as long as they are in sealed containers and sold with food purchases--and no more than two cocktails can be sold per entree. An earlier article from NBC Boston said that the bill was passed by the House on June 3, but it took until July 10 to get through the Senate.

A law allowing beer and wine to-go was passed this spring as a way to help restaurants and bars as they struggled with the shutdown that was put in place in March due to the coronavirus outbreak.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Update: The Automatic in Cambridge Has Closed for Good

[Ed note: This article was updated on May 18 to reflect the fact that The Automatic has closed.]

It looks like a neighborhood spot in Cambridge that is known in part for its classic cocktails is on the market.

According to two sources, The Automatic on Hampshire Street is up for sale, with both sources sending us photos of a "For Sale" sign shown in one of the windows out front. (The sign refers people to Boston Restaurant Group, giving its phone number underneath.) Messages sent to the place via both email and social media earlier this week have not yet been answered; once we find out more information on the exact status of the spot, we will post an update here.

The Automatic first debuted in the fall of 2016, with Dave Cagle (B-Side Lounge, Green Street, Lone Star Taco Bar, Deep Ellum, Trina's Starlite Lounge, ONCE Lounge) and Chris Schlesinger (East Coast Grill, Back Eddy, Jake and Earl's Dixie BBQ, The Blue Room) opening the place. The dining and drinking spot has been closed since mid-March, around the time that restaurant restrictions went into effect in Massachusetts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The address for The Automatic is 50 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website is at https://www.theautomaticbar.com/

[May 18 update: The Tables section of The Boston Globe states that The Automatic has indeed closed for good, with Dave Cagle saying that "Winter was tough. This is the time of year when our sales double because of the patio. We're missing out on that, and it carries the whole year, so there's no way we can reopen."]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Mariel Underground Opens in Downtown Boston

A couple of months ago, a high-end Cuban restaurant opened up in downtown Boston, and now we have learned that it has been joined by a bar underneath the place.

According to an article from boston.com, Mariel Underground has opened below Mariel in Post Office Square, with the place being a separate cocktail spot that serves both food and drink (the post mentions "happy hour bites" on the food end). As of now, it looks like the bar is open for food and drink Tuesday through Friday starting at 5:00 PM and it opens for drinks on Saturdays starting at 9:00 PM.

COJE Management Group opened Mariel in September, joining Lolita, Ruka, and Yvonne's, all of which are run by the Boston-based hospitality group.

The Instagram page for Mariel Underground can be found at https://www.instagram.com/marielunderground/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Sound Advice Is Opening Near North Station in Boston

A new craft cocktail bar is on its way to one of the hottest parts of Boston, and it has a connection to an award-winning bar in New York City.

According to a job post within the Poached site, Sound Advice is planning to open in Boston, with the address indicating that it will be coming to a space by North Station and TD Garden. The post says that AAMP Studio and Proprietors LLC are involved with opening the place, with the latter being behind Death & Co, an East Village spot that was awarded best American cocktail bar in the United States by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. (Proprietors LLC is also behind another location of Death and Co in Denver along with Nitecap and Lost Hours, both of which are in New York.)

If all goes as planned, Sound Advice will be opening in mid-November.

The address for Sound Advice will be 135 Causeway Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for the bar can be found at http://soundadvicebar.com/ while the website for Proprietors LLC can be found at http://proprietorsllc.com/

[October 25 update: Eater Boston states that Sound Advice will open on the third floor of the upcoming Hub on Causeway development where the old Boston Garden had been.]

[December 20 update: Boston Magazine says that Sound Advice soft-opens this weekend, opening its doors at 6:00 PM both Saturday and Sunday, and that it will offer local beers, cider, natural wines, and creative cocktails that are "unique for Boston" along with a few bar snacks.]

[December 24 update: The Boston Magazine article above indicates that Sound Advice fully opens starting on Thursday, December 26, with hours being 4:00 PM to midnight Monday through Thursday and 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Friday, June 28, 2019

The Paris Creperie Opens in Boston's Seaport District

A creperie in Brookline has been joined by a second location on the Boston waterfront, and this outlet also features alcoholic beverages.

As reported here earlier, The Paris Creperie is now open in the Seaport District, with the new spot being a creperie and a cocktail bar whose drinks list has been set up by legendary mixologist Brother Cleve. The new Seaport Boulevard eatery also offers salads, small plates, parfaits, omelets, and beer, wine, and hard cider, according to a press release for the place.

The original Paris Creperie can be found in Coolidge Corner, with that location being more of a cafe-style spot.

The address for this new creperie in the Seaport District is: The Paris Creperie, 60 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business is at http://pariscreperie.com/

[Earlier Article]
The Paris Creperie in Brookline Is Expanding to Boston's Seaport District

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

T&B Pizza Opens in the Union Square Section of Somerville

The husband-and-wife team behind a popular Somerville restaurant have opened a new spot within the same building that focuses on pizza and cocktails.

As reported here earlier, T&B Pizza opens for dinner today in Union Square, with Bronwyn and Tim Wiechmann of Bronwyn restaurant being behind the Washington Street eatery. The new place features wood-fired pizza using locally-sourced ingredients (including cheese and seafood) and two types of pizza are offered--Neapolitan and al taglio, with the latter being a style of Roman sheet pan pizza that is cut into squares. Cocktails such as margaritas, negronis, martinis, and old fashioneds are offered while a selection of wines and craft beers are available as well.

Bronwyn and Tim Wiechmann were also behind the now-closed T.W. Food and Self-Portrait along with the also-closed Playska, all of which were in Cambridge.

The address for T&B Pizza in Union Square is 251 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website can be found at https://www.tbpizza.com/

[Earlier Article]
Bronwyn Team Plans to Open T&B Pizza in Former Vango Space in Somerville's Union Square

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Fifteen Pizzas in the Boston Area]

Monday, January 07, 2019

Bronwyn Team Plans to Open T&B Pizza in Former Vango Space in Somerville's Union Square

by Marc Hurwitz

Late in 2017, we had reported that a popular Somerville restaurant known in part for its house-made sausages could be expanding to a second location. Now we have learned that these plans have fallen through, though the husband-and-wife team behind the place are now looking to open a brand new dining and drinking spot.

.According to an article in Boston Magazine, T&B Pizza is going to be opening in Union Square, with the wood-fired pizzeria and cocktail bar coming to the Washington Street space that had been home to Vango Convenience Store. The post mentions that the new place would reside in the same building as Bronwyn--which is named after Bronwyn Wiechmann who is behind both places along with her husband Tim--and that it will have a full bar along with approximately 50 seats. If all goes as planned, T&B Pizza could be opening in the latter part of the spring.

.Bronwyn and Tim Wiechmann were also behind the now-closed T.W. Food and Self-Portrait along with the also-closed Playska, all of which were in Cambridge.

The address for the upcoming T&B Pizza is 251 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143.

[May 31 update: Boston Magazine states that T&B Pizza plans to open in June, and it will feature Neapolitan pizza as well as al taglio pies, with the latter being a style of Roman sheet pan pizza that is cut into squares.]

[June 24 update: Eater Boston says that T&B Pizza opens its doors tomorrow (Tuesday, June 25).]

[Earlier Article]
Bronwyn in Somerville's Union Square May Be Joined by a Second Location

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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]

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

Best Burger Bar in Brookline Village Has Closed

by Marc Hurwitz

[Ed note: This article was updated to reflect the possibility that the restaurant could be reopening at some point.]

A burger spot that had a legendary mixologist behind its cocktail program has closed its doors.

According to a couple of sources, Best Burger Bar in Brookline Village is no longer in business, with the Station Street spot apparently closing over the past couple of days. The dining and drinking place was a casual burger bar that featured drinks created by Brother Cleve, a well-known local figure who was called "the Godfather of Boston's cocktail revival" by the eatery and who also played keyboards for the popular Boston rock band the Del Fuegos.

Best Burger Bar first opened in the summer of 2017, taking over the space where the Middle Gray had once been.

The address for this now-closed restaurant and bar in Brookline Village was: Best Burger Bar, 6 Station Street, Brookline, MA, 02445.

[December 6 update: The Boston Globe states that Best Burger Bar may be reopening under new management, with the place possibly opening its doors once again in a couple of weeks.]

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Fifteen Burgers from Restaurants in the Boston Area and Beyond]

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

The Ghost Walks Is Opening in Boston's Theater District

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like a new dining and drinking spot is on its way to downtown Boston, though very little is known about the place at this point in time.

According to a job post within the Craigslist site, The Ghost Walks is planning to open on Stuart Street in the city's Theater District, with the listing saying that it will be a "high end cocktail lounge and restaurant" that is expected to open in the first weeks of March. No other information has been given other than the fact that job interviews will take place February 12-13 and February 19-20. (Keep checking back for updates on this place.)

It looks like The Ghost Walks will be located between Montien Thai and Jacob Wirth, a short distance east of the Tremont Street intersection.

The address for this new restaurant and lounge in the Theater District is: The Ghost Walks, 57 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

[February 13 update: Eater Boston mentions that The Ghost Walks will be run by the group behind Committee, Bijou, and Cafeteria, and that it will be actually located under Bijou. The post says that the place will be a cocktail lounge that offers champagne served from a vending machine, and that it will have "elevated bar snacks" along with full meals.]

[April 17 update: Boston Magazine states that The Ghost Walks plans to open within the week, and that the team includes general manager Peter Szigeti (Committee), beverage director Moe Isaza (Pammy's, Baldwin Bar) who recently won the U.S. Finals of the Legacy Cocktail Competition, and chef Aaron Lhamon (Wink & Nod/Pareja, AKA Bistro, Sel de la Terre, Troquet on South).]

[April 27 update: An update from Boston Magazine indicates that The Ghost Walks is now open, and that in addition to champagne served from a vending machine, it also offers drinks served in popcorn boxes.]

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Ten Good Places to Get Beer in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Blossom Bar Is Opening within Sichuan Garden Space in Brookline Village

In late 2015, we reported that one of the best-known bars in the Boston area could be getting a sibling. Now it looks like this is finally about to happen--and the bar now has a name.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Blossom Bar is opening inside Sichuan Garden in Brookline Village, joining The Baldwin Bar and Sichuan Garden II in Woburn along with the original restaurant on Washington Street. A hearing page within the Town of Brookline website hints that the dining area at Sichuan Garden will be rearranged, while a new bar will be constructed within the space and the furniture, floor, and ceiling will be replaced. It is not known for sure what kinds of drinks might be offered at Blossom Bar and whether it will have its own menu, so stay tuned for updates.

The address for Sichuan Garden (and the new Blossom Bar) is 295 Washington Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website can be found at http://sichuangardenrestaurant.com/ while the website for Blossom Bar will be at https://www.blossombarbrookline.com/

[July 31 update: The Tables section of The Boston Globe states that Blossom Bar will focus on South American and Latin American cocktails, with the 10-seat spot offering lower-priced drinks than that of The Baldwin Bar. If all goes well, the new bar--and the renovated Sichuan Garden--will open in the fall.]

[September 27 update: Boston Magazine mentions (via an Instagram post) that Sichuan Garden in Brookline will temporarily close at the end of business hours on October 1 as renovations get ready to begin, with Ran Duan (who is behind The Baldwin Bar at Sichuan Garden II in Woburn) telling us that Blossom Bar will be within Sichuan Garden, which will remain in operation.]

[December 28 update: An Instagram post gives a sneak peek as to some of the drinks that will be offered at Blossom Bar, including cocktails with names such as Caracas Express, Broken Spanish, Bocadillo Sour, Girl from Ipanema, and Big Sur. (The post also says that the Sichuan Garden/Blossom Bar space will be opening "really really soon.")]

[January 2, 2018 update: Eater Boston states that Blossom Bar opens to the public tomorrow (and is doing a soft opening this evening), and that some of the old favorites from Sichuan Garden--including pork dumplings with chili vinaigrette, dan dan noodles, Chongqinq dry hot chicken, and house special eggplant--will be on the menu.]

[Earlier Article]
Changes Coming to Bar Program at Sichuan Garden in Brookline

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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]

Friday, May 19, 2017

Journeyman in Somerville's Union Square Is Closing

An eclectic restaurant in the Union Square section of Somerville that features New American fare along with beer, wine, and cocktails is shutting down.

According to a source, Journeyman is closing its doors at the business hours on June 3, with a page from the place saying that "It's been a wonderful few years. Thank you for joining us....9 Sanborn Court will be home to a new restaurant later in the summer - the people taking over will be doing something very different, but the address will be in good hands." The note says that Backbar--which is in the same building--will continue to operate after Journeyman closes, while a final farewell event for Journeyman will take place later in June.

Journeyman, which first opened in 2010, has been known in part for its creative menu that changes daily along with its list of inventive cocktails.

The address for Journeyman is 9 Sanborn Court, Somerville, MA, 02143.

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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]

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Bully Boy Distillers in Roxbury Getting Ready to Open a Tasting Room/Craft Cocktail Bar

A local distillery will soon have a space where people can enjoy some cocktails.

According to a licensing board page within the City of Boston website, Bully Boy Distillers has applied for a license to operate a tasting room within its new facility on Cedric Street in Roxbury, with the space being just over 350 square feet in size. An earlier Boston Magazine article had mentioned that the tasting room would be a "still-to-glass" craft cocktail bar located in Bully Boy's new 8,000-square foot home, which is across the street from its original space. It is not yet known when the tasting room might open, but more should be learned around the time of the hearing on February 1.

Bully Boy Distillers features handcrafted whiskey, rum, and vodka, along with gin, punch, and a bottled version of the Old Fashioned cocktail.

The website for Bully Boy can be found at http://www.bullyboydistillers.com/

[April 18 update: An email indicates that the tasting room cocktail bar at Bully Boy Distillers opens to the public Friday evening (April 21), and that the space will have seating for 28.]

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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]

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Lion's Tail to Open at the Ink Block in Boston's South End

It looks like a new restaurant and bar is coming to a growing development just south of downtown Boston this fall, and someone from a popular local rock band is apparently one of the people behind it.

According to a message from @InkBlockBoston, Lion's Tail is on its way to the Ink Block in the city's South End neighborhood, with a job post on the Craigslist site indicating that it will be a high-end dining spot and craft cocktail bar. A check on the restaurant's Facebook page includes a link to a place called Bottled in Bond, which redirects to the website for Lion's Tail; an earlier article from The Boston Sun mentioned that Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys and business partner Brian O'Donnell were behind Bottled in Bond. (No reason has been given for the name change.) Casey and O'Donnell are also involved with other restaurants and bars in the local area, including Lower Mills Tavern in Dorchester.

Earlier, it was mentioned that Jarek Mountain from Jason Santos's Abby Lane on Tremont Street was planning to open a restaurant and bar at the Ink Block with the working name "Scofflaw." It is not known at this point in time if he is involved with Lion's Tail as well. (As soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.)

The address for the upcoming Lion's Tail at the Ink Block is 300 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at http://www.lionstailboston.com/

[December 9 update: Eater Boston states that Lion's Tail will open its doors next week, and that Ken Casey, Brian O'Donnell, Taniya Nayak (who has been involved with Lower Mills Tavern and other spots), and Jarek Mountain are all involved with the place.]

[December 14 update: A new article from Eater Boston says that Lion's Tail opens tomorrow and that its menu includes such items as corn and cheddar fritters, chocolate-braised beef short rib, egg-battered swordfish, bolognese, oysters, rock candy-braised pork belly, empanadas, and churros.]

[Earlier Article]
Scofflaw Plans to Open at the Ink Block in Boston's South End

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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]