Tatte Opens in South Boston

A couple of years ago, it was reported that a growing local group of bakeries and cafes would be opening a multi-use facility in a new development in South Boston. Now we have learned that the place has opened.

According to a note within its website, Tatte is now open in South Boston, saying that "It's been a long journey to get to this day!....We are thrilled to be a part of the neighborhood and open our cafe in the middle of our bakery space. Come meet our team, enjoy our pastry and food, and sip a latte watching our talented bakers at work." As mentioned earlier, the new spot, which is located in the former Cole Hersee building on Old Colony Avenue between West Broadway and Andrew Square, includes production space along with a bakery-cafe.

The address for Tatte in South Boston is 60 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its website can be found at https://tattebakery.com/

[Earlier Article]
Tatte Bakery and Cafe Plans to Open Production Facility, Test Kitchen, and Cafe in South Boston

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Sur La Table Files for Bankruptcy, Will Close Stores in Boston, Burlington, Chestnut Hill, and Natick

A couple of months ago, it was reported that a chain of high-end cookware shops appeared to be heading toward bankruptcy. Now we have learned that it has become official, and with it, all of its Boston-area shops will be shutting down.

According to a tweet from @seracongi of WCVB Boston, Sur La Table has filed for bankruptcy and will be permanently closing stores in Boston (Copley Place), Burlington, Chestnut Hill, and Natick, with a check on the locations page for the company indicating that all four shops plans to shut down for good in August or September. Back in March, all of the Sur La Table stores across the country closed temporarily due to the coronavirus outbreak, and talk of a potential bankruptcy filing began the following month, including a possible sale of the business which still seems to be in the works, according to the tweet.

Sur La Table, which started out in 1972 at Pike Place Market in Seattle, was also known for its cooking classes in addition to its variety of cooking equipment sold in its stores. The website for the business can be found at https://www.surlatable.com/

[Earlier Article]
Sur La Table Appears to Be Heading Toward a Bankruptcy Filing

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

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Sur La Table Appears to Be Heading Toward a Bankruptcy Filing

A chain of high-end cookware shops that also offers cooking classes may be heading toward bankruptcy.

According to an article from Bloomberg, Sur La Table is getting ready for a possible bankruptcy filing, while also apparently looking at a possible sale of the business. The Seattle-based company temporarily closed down its U.S. shops in March, including locations in Boston's Back Bay, Burlington, Chestnut Hill, and Natick.

Sur La Table got its start back in 1972 at Pike Place Market in Seattle, with the company now consisting of approximately 125 stores. Its website can be found at https://www.surlatable.com/

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Tatte Bakery and Cafe Plans to Open Production Facility, Test Kitchen, and Cafe in South Boston

A growing local group of bakeries and cafes will be opening a massive new multi-use facility in a new development that is coming to the city.

According to an article in the Boston Business Journal, Tatte Bakery and Cafe is planning to open a 30,000-square-foot production space in South Boston that will also include a test kitchen and cafe along with office space, with the expansion coming to the former Cole Hersee building on Old Colony Avenue about midway between West Broadway and Andrew Square. The post says that cooking and baking classes will be offered at the upcoming spot, and the size of the facility will allow Tatte to bring back its catering program which had to be stopped because of a lack of space. If all goes as planned, the facility could be ready to open by next year.

The Cole Hersee building is slated to have space for as many as 10 other retail shops and restaurants on the ground floor once renovations are done, while the second floor will be used for office space.

The address for Tatte's upcoming production facility, test kitchen, and cafe is 60-70 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for Tatte can be found at http://tattebakery.com/

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Farm and Fable to Close Its Shop in Boston's South End

A vintage cookbook and kitchen shop in the South End of Boston is getting ready to shut down for good, though the business itself will remain in operation.

According to an Instagram post from the place, Farm & Fable on Shawmut Avenue is going to be closing its store, with a "Sip, Shop & Celebrate" event being held this Friday (June 24) and a storewide sale taking place Friday through Sunday, at which point it presumably closes. The post mentions that Farm & Fable will debut an online shop starting in mid-July and that it will also be hosting a series of "pop-in shops" across the country.

Farm & Fable first opened in the fall of 2013.

The address for this soon-to-close store in Boston's South End is: Farm & Fable, 251 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website is at http://www.farmandfable.com/

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Avery Provision Co. in Boston Is Becoming The Tasting Room at Sip

A gourmet food shop in downtown Boston is being reconcepted into a tasting room that is under the same ownership.

Eater Boston is reporting that Avery Provision Co. on Washington Street is changing over to The Tasting Room at Sip, a spot that has seating for 48 (including both communal tables and traditional seating) and will include classes, pop-up events, and various functions such as office events. The space debuts on April 5 with an Easter pop-up brunch from Bread & Salt Hospitality.

Both Avery Provision Co. and Sip (a wine bar) opened in July of 2012, moving into the former Bina Osteria and Bina Alimentari spaces.

The address for The Tasting Room at Sip is 581 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111. More info on the new concept can be found at http://sipwinebarandkitchen.com/thetastingroom/

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Lydia Shire to Start Hosting Cooking Classes

One of the region's best-known chefs and restaurateurs is going to start teaching cooking classes.

An email from Regan Communications Group indicates that Lydia Shire will begin to host small, bi-monthly interactive classes at Towne Stove and Spirits in Boston's Back Bay this month, where she is the Culinary Director. The classes, which begin on Tuesday January 17, will be three hours long and are geared toward both culinary novices, experts, and everyone in between. The January 17 class is titled "Explore Asia," while the class on Tuesday, January 24 is titled "Explore Italy."

Classes cost $250 per person, with the price including a $50 gift card to Towne Stove and Spirits.

The address Towne Stove and Spirits is 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02115. Their website can be found at http://towneboston.com/

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Celebrity Chef Classes Coming to the Boston Center for Adult Education

A series of food and cooking classes are coming to the Boston Center for Adult Education, and students who sign up for them will get to meet some of the Boston area's most well-known chefs.

According to the BCAE website, a number of celebrity chef classes will be held at the Arlington Street education center, including classes on salads, Mexican food, oysters, pork products, brunch, and more. Each class will feature a chef from the local area, including Jamie Bissonnette of Coppa in the South End, Tiffani Faison of the upcoming Sweet Cheeks in the Fenway neighborhood, William Kovel of Catalyst in Cambridge's Kendall Square, Todd Hall of Temazcal in the Seaport District, Frank McClelland of L'Espalier in the Back Bay, and others.

The first celebrity chef class takes place on Monday, October 3, with the last one being on Monday, December 12. For more information on the classes (including prices), please go to http://education.bcae.org/CelebrityChefs.html

Thanks to Grub Street Boston for bringing this to our attention.

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