Cardullo's in Cambridge's Harvard Square Expanding to Boston's Seaport District

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like an iconic grocery store in Cambridge will be joined by a second shop on the Boston waterfront.

The Boston Herald is reporting that Cardullo's in Harvard Square is planning to open in the Seaport District, with a licensing board page mentioning that the Brattle Street shop is eyeing a space in an office tower on Seaport Boulevard that is also home to such spots as Aceituna Grill, by Chloe, Tikkaway Grill, and Yoki Express. Few details are known about the proposed store in the Seaport District other than the fact that it plans to sell alcohol, so keep checking back for updates.

Cardullo's, which first opened in 1950, is a gourmet market that sells a variety of cheese, chocolate products, honey, spices, coffee, tea, liquor, pasta, sandwiches, and more. The store changed hands in 2015, with Kim and Richard Wilson purchasing it from the Cardullo family.

The address for the original Cardullo's is 6 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, while the address for the upcoming shop in the Seaport District is 101 Seaport Boulevard. (Its website can be found at http://www.cardullos.com/)

[January 18 update: Eater Boston states that the new location of Cardullo's in the Seaport District will be similar to its Harvard Square shop, though it will also offer small batch spirits and it will include a deli that sells breakfast sandwiches in the morning as well as sandwiches, salads, charcuterie, and cheese at lunch.]

[June 22 update: A tweet from @FortPointer mentions that Cardullo's has opened in the Seaport District.]

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Bee's Knees Supply Company in Boston's Fort Point Up for Auction

Earlier this year, we reported that a gourmet market in one of Boston's hottest neighborhoods was seized by the state for nonpayment of taxes. Now it appears that the shop will not be reopening again.

According to a tweet from @DGoodison, Bee's Knees Supply Company in Fort Point is going on the auction block on Wednesday, April 26, with a post from E.F. Smith & Son saying that a variety of new and used equipment will be available which will be sold on the premises of the Farnsworth Street space starting at 11:00 AM. In January, we had mentioned that the shop was locked up and dark, and one day later it was learned that a "Seized" sign was out front saying that it was in the possession of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Bee's Knees first opened in Fort Point in March of 2013, while a second shop (which has since closed as well) opened on Commonwealth Avenue in Allston two years later.

The address for the now-closed Bee's Knees Supply Company in Fort Point was 12 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA, 02210.

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Bee's Knees Supply Company in Boston's Fort Point Seized by the State

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Update: Bee's Knees Supply Company in Boston's Fort Point Seized by the State

[Ed note: This article was updated on January 5 to reflect the fact that a "seized" sign is now in the window of the place.]

A gourmet market in one of Boston's hottest neighborhoods is locked up and dark, and it is not yet known if/when it might reopen.

According to a Twitter post, Bee's Knees Supply Company in Fort Point appears to be closed, with a source telling us that it was shuttered all of last week as well as yesterday morning. Phone calls placed to the Farnsworth Street store over the past couple of days have gone directly to voicemail, and a check on its website indicates that it is down.

Bee's Knees first opened in Fort Point in March of 2013, while a second shop opened on Commonwealth Avenue in Allston two years later. The Fort Point shop apparently went up for sale in late 2015, while the Allston shop closed last summer.

As soon as we find out why the Fort Point location of Bee's Knees is closed, we will post an update here.

The address for Bee's Knees Supply Company in Fort Point is 12 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA.

[January 5 update: According to a Twitter post from @JeremyKrantz, there is now a "seized" sign out front at Bee's Knees, with the sign saying the store is in the possession of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts because of nonpayment of taxes.]

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Bee's Knees Supply Company in Boston's Fort Point Is Apparently Up for Sale
Bee's Knees in Allston Has Closed; Exact Status Unknown

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Bee's Knees Supply Company in Allston Could Be Reopening

Last week, we reported that a gourmet market in Allston had abruptly shut down and its windows papered over. Now we have learned that the store may be returning.

According to an article from Eater Boston, the closure of Bee's Knees Supply Company on Commonwealth Avenue appears to be only temporary, as an ownership change has taken place and the space is now being renovated, with some updates coming to the menu as well--though the overall concept of the shop will not change. Last Wednesday, a Twitter post from Bee's Knees that has since been deleted stated that the store had indeed closed, but general manager Elliot Kim says that the tweet came from a person who is "no longer affiliated" with the place.

The original Bee's Knees in Boston's Fort Point area appears to be under different ownership from the Allston shop and its future remains unknown, as it may be on the selling block (it apparently went up for sale last fall).

The address for this market in Allston is: Bee's Knees Supply Company, 1316 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

[July 27 update: The reopening of Bee's Knees in Allston appears to be in question again, as a new Twitter post from @ludalainc indicates the space is for sale.]

[Earlier Articles]
Bee's Knees in Allston Has Closed; Exact Status Unknown
Bee's Knees Supply Company in Boston's Fort Point Is Apparently Up for Sale

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Bee's Knees Supply Company in Boston's Fort Point Is Apparently Up for Sale

It looks like a gourmet market in one of Boston's hottest neighborhoods is on the selling block.

According to a post on the Craigslist site. a "High-End Market &amp Cafe" is up for sale, with the photos included in the post showing the interior of Bee's Knees Supply Company on Farnsworth Street in the city's Fort Point area. The listing says that the retail beer and wine license would be included in the price, and the reason given for the store being sold is because of a "partnership dispute."

Bee's Knees first opened in Fort Point in March of 2013, with the shop including an extensive grocery area as well as a deli and cafe. A second shop opened on Commonwealth Avenue in Allston this summer, and a source tells us that that location will remain in operation.

The address for Bee's Knees Supply Company in Fort Point is 12 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website can be found at http://www.beeskneessupply.com/

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Cardullo's in Cambridge's Harvard Square Is Being Sold

An iconic grocery store in the heart of Cambridge's Harvard Square will soon be under new ownership.

Cambridge Day is reporting that Cardullo's on Brattle Street is being sold to Kim and Richard Wilson, who are "fleeing big business" (Kim has recently worked at Staples while Richard has worked at BJ's Wholesale Club). The article says that the changeover will mark the first time in its 65-year history that there won't be anyone from the Cardullo family fully involved with the store, though current co-owner Donez Cardullo-Tavilla does say that she will help out during the holidays. Both the Wilsons and the Cardullos will work together to make the transition a smooth one, with the sale of the shop slated to become official sometime in August.

[July 14 update: According to an article in the Cambridge Chronicle and TAB, the sale of Cardullo's should be finalized in the next four to six weeks (as soon as the liquor license transfer takes place), with the name and concept of the place remaining the same.]

Cardullo's, which first opened in 1950, is a gourmet market that sells a variety of cheese, chocolate products, honey, spices, coffee, tea, liquor, pasta, sandwiches, and more.

The address for Cardullo's is 6 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. Its website can be found at http://www.cardullos.com/

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Beacon Hill Gourmet to Open in Boston

A new gourmet food shop is coming to the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, and the folks behind a couple of local wine stores are opening the place.

According to a Twitter post from yesterday, Beacon Hill Gourmet will open on Charles Street, with the address indicating that it will be within sight of Beacon Hill Wine, which is opening the store. Few details on the new shop are available right now (other than a note saying that it plans to open sometime this spring), so as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

[March 5 update; According to a comment post here from Beacon Hill Wine, they are hoping for an April opening for the new Beacon Hill Gourmet .]

In addition to its Boston location, Beacon Hill Wine also has a store on Main Street in Melrose.

The address for this upcoming food shop in the Beacon Hill section of Boston is: Beacon Hill Gourmet, 65 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for the wine shops can be found at http://www.beaconhillwine.com/

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The Savory Plate in Arlington Heights Has Closed

It looks like a gourmet food shop in Arlington Heights has closed its doors.

A brief post in the "Food and Thought" section of the Arlington Advocate this week says that The Savory Plate on Mass. Ave. is shuttered, though it does not say anything about its catering business being affected. The eatery first opened January of 2012, bringing to the neighborhood a place to get such items as salads, sandwiches, savory pies, and desserts.

The address for this now-closed food place in Arlington Heights was: The Savory Plate, 1346 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA, 02476.

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Update: Brighton Gourmet and Cellar Is Opening in Brighton's Oak Square Neighborhood

[Ed note: This article was updated on July 25, 2013 to reflect a name given for the place--and the fact that it is now open.]

A store that features specialty foods along with beer, wine, and liquor is going to be opening in Brighton.

The Boston Globe reports that the new shop--which does not seem to have a name yet--will open on Washington Street in the Oak Square section of this Boston neighborhood, taking over the space where Diskovery (a used music, book, and movie store) has been. Items such as cheese, pasta, cooking oils, sauces, and jams will be available at the upcoming place, and the shop may eventually have food and drink tastings as well, along with cooking classes.

Expect the store to be open by early September, according to the Globe.

[July 25, 2013 update: A new article in the Boston Globe says that the name of the store is Brighton Gourmet and Cellar, and that it is now open for business.]

The address for this new shop in Oak Square is 569 Washington Street, Brighton MA, 02135.


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The Savory Plate Is Opening in Arlington Heights

A new eatery is coming to Arlington Heights, and it looks to be a gourmet takeout place with a variety of prepared meals.

According to The Arlington Advocate, The Savory Plate is planning to open on Mass. Ave., moving into the space where Quad Cycles used to be (Quad Cycles has moved down the street to a larger space in Brattle Square, between Arlington Heights and Arlington Center). The newspaper states that the new dining spot will feature all-natural foods including soups salads, stews, and wood-grilled seafood and meat, as well as desserts and a children's menu. The eatery's Facebook page also mentions that in addition to prepared meals, refrigerated and frozen foods will be available as well.

It appears that The Savory Plate will open sometime this fall.

[January 27, 2012 update: According to the No Excuses Cooking blog, The Savory Plate is now open.]

The address for this new spot in Arlington Heights is: The Savory Plate, 1346 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA, 02476. Their Facebook page can be found at http://www.facebook.com/TheSavoryPlate

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Sabatino and Co Roma to Bring Truffles to Boston's Back Bay

It looks like a manufacturer and importer of truffle products is going to be opening its first retail store, and it will be located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay.

According to Grub Street, Sabatino North America is planning to open Sabatino & Co Roma on Newbury Street on March 24 (the Boston Globe mentions that it will be moving into the space where the cosmetic store Shu Uemura used to be). In addition to the selling of truffles, Grub Street mentions that the new shop will sell truffle-based foods as well as skin-care products and cookbooks, and an article in The Feast also says that Sabatino & Co Roma will sell non-truffle gourmet foods such as mustard and vinegar.

[March 25 update: According to the Sabatino Facebook page, the new Sabatino & Co Roma store in Boston is now open.]

Grub Street notes that Sabatino & Co Roma will be opening other stores in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco by the end of 2011.

The address for this new shop is: Sabatino & Co Roma, 130 Newbury Street (between Clarendon Street and Dartmouth Street), Boston, MA, 02116. The Sabatino website can be found at: http://www.sabatinotartufi.com/

For more information on the upcoming opening of Sabatino & Co Roma, please go to the links below.

[Grub Street Boston]
There Will Be Truffles
Soon, Bostonians Won't Have to Hunt for Truffles

[Boston Globe]
New shop aims to truffle Newbury St. ambiance

[The Feast]
Newbury Street to Gain Sabatino and Co Roma, a Mini Truffle Emporium

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Bloomy Rind Opens in Hingham

A specialty cheese shop has opened in Hingham, and the person behind it is a chef with quite a background.

According to Boston.com, Bloomy Rind is now open on Main Street in the center of this South Shore town, bringing to the area a store that features a variety of cheeses and breads, as well as salads, vegetable plates, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and more. The article mentions that the owner of Bloomy Rind graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has worked at the high-end Back Bay restaurant L'Espalier as well as a number of Todd English restaurants.

The boston.com article also states that cooking classes may be offered at Bloomy Rind at some point in the future.

Bloomy Rind is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday (it is closed on Sundays).

The address for this new gourmet cheese shop in Hingham is: Bloomy Rind,
21 Main Street, Hingham, MA, 02043. The phone number is (781) 740-1001. And their website can be found at: http://www.bloomyrind.com/

For more information on the opening of Bloomy Rind, please go to the boston.com link below.

No restaurant required for Hingham's newest great chef

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