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Thursday, May 09, 2024

The Layover Opens Above Cunard Tavern in East Boston

A new tropical-themed bar with views of Boston Harbor has debuted.

According to a press release, The Layover is now open on the rooftop of Cunard Tavern in East Boston, with the Orleans Street bar offering mostly lighter fare and snacks such as duck spring rolls, hoisin ribs, crab rangoon, bulgogi, tempura veggies, and house fried rice along with cocktails that include a variety of rum-based drinks. The bar is open Thursday through Sunday from now through the summer.

The address for The Layover (and Cunard Tavern) is 24 Orleans Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its web page is at https://www.cunardtavern.com/roofdeck

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Apex Bar and Lounge to Open in Boston's Financial District

It looks like a new cocktail bar and lounge is on its way to downtown Boston, and it will apparently be part of a multi-concept cannabis dispensary with a former mayoral candidate behind it.

According to a licensing board page within the city's website, Apex Bar and Lounge is planning to open in the Financial District, taking over at least part of the space on State Street that had been home to Little Rose Taco Bar, and before that, Kamakura. An earlier Dig Boston article mentioned that Tito Jackson is behind the place, which, according to a media statement, is called Apex Noire and will be "part cannabis dispensary and wholly an experience," including a dispensary space, an art/music gallery, and the cocktail bar itself, and based on the hearing notice, it appears that Apex Bar and Lounge plans to be on the 6th and 7th floor of the building, with the top floor being a roof deck.

Tito Jackson ran for mayor in 2017 and he has also been a city council member.

The address for the upcoming Apex Bar and Lounge is 150 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for Apex Noire will be at https://apexnoire.com/

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

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Friday, October 01, 2021

Mex Taqueria & Bar Is Opening in Cambridge's Kendall Square Area

The group behind three restaurants in the Kendall Square section of Cambridge will be opening another dining spot.

According to a job post within the Craigslist site, Mex Taqueria & Bar is planning to open on the western edge of Kendall Square, with its address indicating that it would be located very close to Amelia's, Sulmona, and (on the other side of Kendall Square) Mexcito, which are all run by Delio Susi and the Sulmona Restaurant Group. The listing mentions that the same restaurant group is behind the upcoming Mexican spot, which will have three floors of dining and drinking including three bars, a private event space, indoor and outdoor dining, and a roof deck with seating for 105. An opening date has not been given as of yet for Mex Taqueria & Bar, so keep checking back for updates.

The address for Mex Taqueria & Bar is 500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website is at https://www.mexcambridge.com/

[December 24 update: An article from boston.com indicates that Mex Taqueria & Bar is now open.]

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

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

BMS Paper Company and Market in Jamaica Plain Looking to Add Restaurant, Roofdeck

A retail store in Jamaica Plain that sells restaurant supplies, party goods, and more is planning to expand, with its proposal including a restaurant and roof deck above the shop.

According to an article from Universal Hub, BMS Paper Company and Market on Washington Street has submitted plans to the Boston Planning & Development Agency to expand its 2 1/2-story building to six floors which would include residential units while also adding a dining spot on the second floor above the store, along with a roof deck above the restaurant. Based on information within the project notification form, the dining spot would be a moderately-priced neighborhood restaurant while the roof deck would be a seasonal space.

BMS Paper Company and Market first started out in 1984.

The address for BMS Paper Company and Market is 3390 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. The website for the business is at https://www.bmspaper.net/

[September 3, 2021 update: According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, it looks like the name of the restaurant at the BMS Paper Company and Market site will be called BMS After Dark.]

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Globe Bar & Cafe in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed

A restaurant and bar that was located in a space with one of the best-known roofdecks in Boston has shut down.

According to consultant and publicist Kerry J. Byrne, the Globe Bar & Cafe in the Back Bay is now closed, with Byrne and several other sources (including @mrovelli) indicating that it was an abrupt closure that took place over the weekend. This has since been confirmed by @HeyRatty, who showed us a note from the Boylston Street spot saying that its closure was "due to unseen circumstances."

The Globe Bar & Cafe first opened a bit less than 15 years ago on a section of Boylston Street in the Copley Square area, moving from there to the former Rattlesnake Bar & Grill space a short distance east in early 2018. The place was known in part for its New American and classic American fare along with its cocktails--and its aforementioned roofdeck.

The address for the Globe Bar & Cafe was 384 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

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 29, 2019

Will Gilson to Open Dining/Drinking Complex at Cambridge Crossing in East Cambridge

In the fall of 2017, it was reported that a new complex in East Cambridge could include multiple restaurants, and now we learned that a group of the dining spots on the way will include those run by a well-known chef and restaurateur.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Will Gilson is planning to open a full-service restaurant, an all-day cafe, and a cocktail bar within a standalone structure at Cambridge Crossing, a new development near where Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston meet and which had formerly been called NorthPoint. The post says that also included will be a rooftop terrace along with an outdoor patio at ground level based on the rendering shown. If all goes as planned, the dining and drinking spot may open in the early part of 2020.

Gilson is behind Puritan & Co., a restaurant in Inman Square that offers New American and regional fare, as well as Cafe Beatrice, a long-term pop-up eatery in Lower Allston that plans to remain in place until later this year. [Ed note: Now closed as it gets ready to move to Cambridge Crossing.]

[March 13, 2020 update: Eater Boston says that the ground-floor dining spot from Will Gilson will be an Italian restaurant called Geppetto while Cafe Beatrice (as mentioned above) will reopen in the complex as well, and the upstairs space and rooftop bar will be called The Lexington, which is also the name of the project itself--and is described as "a hotel with no rooms" by Gilson. (A private dining room will also be on the upper level.) It appears that Geppetto and Cafe Beatrice could be opening around mid-June, with Geppetto opening in July, but check back for more updates on any opening dates as they come in.]

[Earlier Article]
Plans for Cambridge Crossing (Formerly NorthPoint) Include Open-Air Plaza with Restaurants

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]

Monday, April 22, 2019

G Pub Being Proposed for Brockton's Downtown Area

by Marc Hurwitz

It appears that a gastropub that would have a retro vibe and a rooftop area is being planned for a city south of Boston that is in the process of redeveloping its downtown area.

Wicked Local is reporting that Colin Geoffroy of G Hospitality is looking to open a location of G Pub in the Corcoran Building (which is being redeveloped into a mixed-use residential complex) in Brockton, joining the original location which can be found in Providence. The article says that the Montello Street spot would have 7,000 square feet of space and have a speakeasy feel to it while having a scratch kitchen, TVs at each of the booths, entertainment such as pool tables, arcade games, and shuffleboard, and a rooftop terrace that is open during the warmer months.

If all goes as planned, the new G Pub could open in the spring or summer of 2020, and it would possibly be a third location of the place, as G Hospitality is planning to open another outlet of the spot in Plymouth this fall. (The restaurant group also runs Rooftop at the ProvidenceG as well.)

The website for the original G Pub in Providence can be found at http://www.providencegpub.com/

[November 1 update: Plans are moving forward with G Pub in Brockton, with a Facebook post mentioning that construction on the place is slated to begin this winter.]

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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, April 03, 2019

Dorchester Brewing Company to Add a Restaurant, Greenhouse, and Roofdeck to Space

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like a brewery just south of downtown Boston has some big plans in the works.

According to an article from WBUR, Dorchester Brewing Company is looking to add a restaurant to its space, with a rooftop greenhouse and a roofdeck included in its plans along with a larger tasting room. The post mentions that the restaurant will be run by a local food truck and that it will focus on barbecue, while the greenhouse will be surrounded by the roofdeck and will have a fireplace and a beer bar. If all goes as planned, the new expansion should be up and running by October.

Dorchester Brewing Company, which first opened in the summer of 2016, was the first dedicated contract brewing facility to open in Boston--and the entire state of Massachusetts. The beers produced here come from both the people behind the brewery itself along with other brewers in the local area and beyond.
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The address for Dorchester Brewing Company is 1250 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02125. Its website can be found at http://www.dorchesterbrewing.com/

[December 13 update: Caught in Dot states that Dorchester Brewing Company will be revealing its expansion New Year's Eve, including its restaurant, game room, expanded taproom area, "Hopservatory," and four-season rooftop greenhouse.]

[January 2, 2020 update: A web post from the place indicates that Dorchester Brewing Company will have a grand opening celebration for its expanded space on Saturday, January 4.]

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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]

Monday, November 13, 2017

Igloos Return to The Lookout Bar in Boston's Seaport District

by Marc Hurwitz

A rooftop hotel bar in Boston's Seaport District is set up once again for the colder months, bringing back a rather unusual concept that had been in place for a short time earlier this year.

According to a web page from the spot, The Lookout at the Envoy Hotel has its "igloos" back in place from now until April of 2018, and as was the case over the past winter, they are heated and lit and with room for eight to ten people. The page says that blankets are provided for extra warmth, and that customers simply have to press a button which illuminates the igloo to get the attention of a server. A total of six igloos are set up at The Lookout, with hours being 4:00 PM through 10:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis.

The page mentions that only drinks are offered in the igloos at this point in time, but that The Outlook downstairs offers food to patrons.

The address for The Lookout (along with The Outlook and the Envoy Hotel) is 70 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA, 02210.

[April 13, 2018 update: Eater Boston states that this is the last weekend of the season for The Lookout's "igloos," as they will be in place through Monday.]

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Fifteen More Outdoor Dining Areas In the Greater Boston Area and Beyond]

Friday, September 22, 2017

Update: Zef Cicchetti & Raw Bar, Alba in Quincy to Build 5,000-Square-Foot Roof Deck

A couple of restaurants in Quincy Center are in the process of building what will be one of the largest roof decks in the entire Boston area.

According to City of Quincy consultant and publicist Kerry J. Byrne, Leo Keka of Zef Cicchetti & Raw Bar and Alba is having what could be a 6,000-square-foot roof deck constructed above the two restaurants, with the deck consisting of a covered island bar along with seating in the sun, a vegetable and herb garden, a kitchen from the dining spots downstairs, and more. (The existing roof deck, which will be replaced, is much smaller and sits above only Alba.) Specifics on what kind of food and drink will be offered on the roof deck--which hopes to open in the spring of 2018--have not yet been given, so keep checking back for updates.

Zef is known in part for its Venetian-style shareable small plates, while Alba is an upscale restaurant and steakhouse that focuses mainly on Mediterranean fare.

The address for Zef Cicchetti & Raw Bar is 1472 Hancock Street while the address for Alba is 1486 Hancock Street.

[April 10, 2019 update: A new press release from Kerry J. Byrne indicates that the new roof deck at Zef and Alba is slated to debut by mid- to late May and that it will have a total of 5,000 square feet of space, including a herb and produce garden, apple and pear trees. an outdoor kitchen, a sushi bar, and a louvered roof, along with live entertainment and menu items specifically for the deck.]

[June 14, 2019 update: Kerry Byrne tells us that the new roof deck officially debuts this weekend.]

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Fifteen More Outdoor Dining Areas In the Greater Boston Area and Beyond]

Monday, June 19, 2017

Cunard Tavern in East Boston Opening in June

More than three years after first announcing it, a highly-anticipated East Boston restaurant is finally ready to open.

The Tables section of The Boston Globe mentions that Cunard Tavern on Webster Street is hoping to open on Tuesday, June 20, with the two-floor dining spot including a rooftop bar with views of Boston Harbor and a varied menu that includes such items as octopus dumplings, Cuban spring rolls, and crispy fish tacos. (Raw bar service will also be offered.) As stated earlier, the person behind the new restaurant is Phil Frattaroli, who also operates two spots in the North End--Lucia and Filippo--and whose grandfather had an old woodshop called Oscar Woodworking at the site.

The address for this new restaurant in East Boston is: Cunard Tavern, 47 Webster Street, East Boston, MA, 02128.

[June 20 update: A message from the restaurant indicates that Cunard Tavern is still waiting on an inspection so it does not look like it will be opening today.]

[June 28 update: An update from bldup.com states that Cunard Tavern opens on Thursday, June 29.]

[Earlier Article]
Ducali Owner to Open Cunard Tavern in East Boston

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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, May 18, 2017

YOTEL Boston Sky Lounge Plans to Open in the Seaport District on June 22

A brand new rooftop dining and drinking spot is coming to Boston.

Zagat is reporting that the upcoming YOTEL Boston Sky Lounge is planning to open on June 22 in Boston's Seaport District, with the 12th-floor rooftop terrace offering small bites, local beers, and cocktails while also having advance-reservation VIP rooms called "Sky Cabins." The micro hotel, which joins another location in New York, says on one of its pages that the bar will also offer wine and that the space will be "one of Boston's few year-round rooftop bars" with "amazing views of the Boston skyline," and that it will be open to the public as well as to guests of the hotel.

The address for the new YOTEL Boston Sky Lounge is 65 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210. The web page for YOTEL Boston can be found at http://www.yotel.com/en/hotels/yotel-boston

[June 22 update: A press release sent this afternoon confirms that YOTEL Boston Sky Lounge (and the hotel itself) opens today.]

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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]

Friday, February 03, 2017

"Igloos" Coming to The Lookout Bar in Boston's Seaport District

A rooftop bar in Boston's Seaport District will soon have a new and rather unusual concept that will allow customers to be outside no matter how cold it is.

NBC Boston is reporting (via the bar's Facebook page) that The Lookout at the Envoy Hotel on Sleeper Street is setting up six "igloos," each of which is heated and lit and has seating for eight to ten people along with a small table set up in each one. The post says that when customers in one of the igloos wish to order a drink, they flip a switch to get the attention of a server at the bar, which is located inside the hotel.

The igloos plan to debut to the public on February 9, according to the article.

The web page for The Lookout (as well as The Outlook. which is also in the hotel) can be found at http://theenvoyhotel.com/fooddrink/

[February 12 update: A message sent from the place confirms that the igloos have indeed debuted at The Lookout, and that they will be open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.]

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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, November 16, 2016

Rooftop Restaurant May Be Coming to Kenmore Square in Boston's Fenway

A new hotel is being proposed for a section of Boston that continues to be redeveloped, and the hotel may include a dining spot that would presumably have great views.

The Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog is reporting (via bldup.com) that Mark Development is looking to build a hotel at the site of the Citizens Bank building at the Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue in Kenmore Square, with the tower having a roof deck restaurant along with retail space on the ground floor. Plans for the development are expected to be filed with the Boston Planning & Development Agency this fall.

The address for the proposed hotel (and rooftop restaurant) is 560 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215.

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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, October 27, 2015

New Hotel with Rooftop Restaurant, Ground Floor Dining Spot Planned for Salem

It looks like a new hotel is on its way to the North Shore, and it would have one of the only rooftop restaurants in the region.

The Salem News is reporting that Lark Hotels is looking to open a hotel in the Newmark Building along the the Essex Street pedestrian mall in Salem, with the 44-room spot having "multiple" eateries, including a dining spot on the ground floor and a restaurant on its rooftop deck, along with the possibility of a few bowling lanes and another dining space one floor below the roofdeck as well. If all goes as planned and the necessary permits are approved, construction on the hotel--which is tentatively called The Hotel Salem--could begin later this year and may open in the early part of 2017, according to the article.

No other rooftop dining options can currently be found in Salem or in the surrounding communities, though the upcoming Mission on the Bay in Swampscott might include a roofdeck.

The address for this upcoming hotel is 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970.

[November 16, 2017 update: The Boston Globe states that The Hotel Salem is now open, and that the ground-floor dining spot--a New American restaurant called Counter--plans to open this winter, while the rooftop bar--which will be called The Roof--plans to open in the spring of 2018.]

[January 24, 2018 update: According to a press release, Counter opens this evening on the ground floor of The Hotel Salem, while The Roof is still looking to open sometime this spring.]

[Related Article]
Mission on the Bay to Open in Former Red Rock Bistro in Swampscott

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Twelve Outdoor Dining Areas In the Boston Area and Beyond]

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Hops N Scotch in Brookline to Add a Roof Deck

A restaurant and bar in one of the busiest parts of Brookline is going to be the first dining/drinking spot in town to have a roof deck, though it won't be happening just yet.

The Brookline TAB is reporting that the Zoning Board of Appeals has approved of plans for Hops N Scotch in Coolidge Corner to open a seasonal outdoor roof deck that would have seating for 36 and a total of 9 tables with umbrellas, with a safety railing and planter boxes being a part of it. The deck won't be ready this year, but if all goes as planned, the people behind the Beacon Street restaurant hope to have it open in time for the warmer months of 2016.

Hops N Scotch first opened in Brookline in August of 2012, with a second one opening earlier this month in the Inman Square neighborhood of Cambridge.

The address for the Coolidge Corner location of Hops N Scotch is 1306 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. Its website can be found at http://www.hopsnscotchbar.com/

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