[Ed note: This article was updated on September 8 to reflect new information given on the exact status of the restaurant.]
A Colonial-style restaurant whose roots date back nearly 250 years could be having a date with the wrecking ball.
According to multiple sources, the Lafayette House in Foxboro appears to be looking at a possible demolition, with an article from The Foxboro Reporter saying that the Route 1 dining spot has been granted a demolition permit. The post mentions that the plans were approved by the town rather than having a moratorium set in place because most of the structure does not have historical significance due to renovations and additions made to much of it, with Mark Ferencik, of the Foxboro Historical Commission saying that "Given the realities of the current business situation with COVID-19 and the small amount of original structure, the commission felt that it would be unfair to impose a six-month demolition delay, which is the most allowed by the current bylaw." It is not yet known when the Lafayette House could be demolished, so stay tuned for updates as they come in.
The Lafayette House was built in 1784 and had once been a stagecoach tavern and inn whose visitors reportedly included Marquis de Lafayette, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington.
The address for the Lafayette House is 109 Washington Street (Route 1), Foxboro, MA, 02035. Its website is at https://lafayettehouse.com/
[September 8 update: Several sources have told us that the Lafayette House isn't actually being demolished, and now a boston.com article seems to confirm this, saying that although owner Ron Young has indeed applied for--and received--a demolition permit, he has no plans to actually demolish the restaurant, saying that "I said to my wife, 'we have to clean the slate off.'....Just because you have a demo permit doesn't require you to act on it....I actually have the demolition permit… [It's] a precaution....[Lafayette House is] not for sale. I have reservations every day this week." The article mentions that both Young and his wife have had health issues, so the permit is apparently a precautionary measure in the event of a worst-case scenario. (Mark Ferencik, of the Foxboro Historical Commission says in the article, "Well, I mean the bottom line is that the guy [applied for] a demolition permit....Generally, that is to demolish a building. We can't force them to do it. When you take out a demolition permit, you have to assume that that was the reason you did it.")]
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Owners of La Morra in Brookline to Replace Sherborn Inn with Heritage of Sherborn
[Ed Note: This article was updated on March 6 and April 29 to reflect new information, including a new name and when it might open.]
An authentic colonial restaurant west of Boston is closing down, though the owners of a well-known Italian restaurant are planning to take over the space.
The Dover-Sherborn Press is reporting that the Sherborn Board of Selectmen have approved a liquor license transfer for the Sherborn Inn--as well as a transfer for the adjacent Sherborn Out wine shop--on North Main Street, with the licenses going to Josh and Jennifer Ziskin of La Morra on Route 9 in Brookline. A call placed to the inn indicates that tomorrow (Saturday, January 3) will be its last day in business with food and drink being served in the tavern area, while a note from one of the owners of La Morra indicates that the restaurant will be closed for renovations for a few months, though the wine shop may possibly remain open for catering, wine, and provisions. The actual sale of the Sherborn Inn should be finalized in the next few weeks, at which point the new owners will likely make a formal announcement on the exact plans for the place.
[January 8 update: The Dover-Sherborn Press gives a bit more information on the plans for the now-closed Sherborn Inn; according to the article, Josh and Jennifer Ziskin--who are purchasing the place--will look to focus on American-style fare (with perhaps an Italian dish or two included) and will "incorporate farm-inspired cuisine" into the menu.]
[March 6 update: According to a Facebook post, the sale of the old Sherborn Inn to Josh and Jennifer Ziskin has been finalized and the new restaurant will be called Heritage of Sherborn.]
[June 11 update: A new Facebook post from Heritage of Sherborn indicates that the restaurant has its grand opening tomorrow (Friday, June 12).]
[June 30 update/correction: Quick note--the gastropub section of Heritage of Sherborn has opened, not the entire restaurant. The website for Heritage says that the main room of the restaurant opens sometime in July.]
The Sherborn Inn is housed in a renovated structure that dates back to the mid-1700s; the restaurant itself has been in business there for more than 25 years.
The address for the Sherborn Inn is 33 North Main Street, Sherborn, MA, 01770.
Thanks to a poster on the Chowhound site for bringing this to our attention.
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An authentic colonial restaurant west of Boston is closing down, though the owners of a well-known Italian restaurant are planning to take over the space.
The Dover-Sherborn Press is reporting that the Sherborn Board of Selectmen have approved a liquor license transfer for the Sherborn Inn--as well as a transfer for the adjacent Sherborn Out wine shop--on North Main Street, with the licenses going to Josh and Jennifer Ziskin of La Morra on Route 9 in Brookline. A call placed to the inn indicates that tomorrow (Saturday, January 3) will be its last day in business with food and drink being served in the tavern area, while a note from one of the owners of La Morra indicates that the restaurant will be closed for renovations for a few months, though the wine shop may possibly remain open for catering, wine, and provisions. The actual sale of the Sherborn Inn should be finalized in the next few weeks, at which point the new owners will likely make a formal announcement on the exact plans for the place.
[January 8 update: The Dover-Sherborn Press gives a bit more information on the plans for the now-closed Sherborn Inn; according to the article, Josh and Jennifer Ziskin--who are purchasing the place--will look to focus on American-style fare (with perhaps an Italian dish or two included) and will "incorporate farm-inspired cuisine" into the menu.]
[March 6 update: According to a Facebook post, the sale of the old Sherborn Inn to Josh and Jennifer Ziskin has been finalized and the new restaurant will be called Heritage of Sherborn.]
[June 11 update: A new Facebook post from Heritage of Sherborn indicates that the restaurant has its grand opening tomorrow (Friday, June 12).]
[June 30 update/correction: Quick note--the gastropub section of Heritage of Sherborn has opened, not the entire restaurant. The website for Heritage says that the main room of the restaurant opens sometime in July.]
The Sherborn Inn is housed in a renovated structure that dates back to the mid-1700s; the restaurant itself has been in business there for more than 25 years.
The address for the Sherborn Inn is 33 North Main Street, Sherborn, MA, 01770.
Thanks to a poster on the Chowhound site for bringing this to our attention.
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