"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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Oceanview Grille at the Fairview Inn in Marshfield Has Its License Revoked

A new restaurant that was planning to open in an iconic oceanside space on the South Shore has just been dealt a major blow.

According to an article in Wicked Local, Marshfield selectmen have voted to revoke the liquor license for the Oceanview Grille at the Fairview Inn, citing the lack of progress in its opening along with "questionable business practices" of the owner. Last month, it had been reported that town selectmen were concerned about the fact that the dining spot had not yet opened, with the plan being to hold a meeting where they could choose one of several routes, including revoking the license (which is what subsequently happened), not allowing the license to be released, suspending it, or giving the owner more time to open.

The post says that the Oceanview Grille owner has the right to file an appeal, which would go before the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission for deliberation and further investigation.

The Fairview Inn and Restaurant went up for sale in 2015, with the restaurant operators leaving and opening Disch's Route 53 Tavern in Pembroke. The Fairview building dates back to the 1870s.

[February 28 update: A new article from the Marshfield Mariner mentions that the person behind Oceanview Grille--John Davis--is appealing the board's decision to revoke the license of the place and the case will now go to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission, which will make the decision to either affirm the decision, lessen it, or reverse it within a month or two after the May 17 hearing.]

[Earlier Article]
Oceanview Grille Plans to Open in former Fairview Inn Space in Marshfield

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Owner of Molly Moo's Is Opening Molly's Farmhouse Coffee in South Boston

A new cafe is on its way to South Boston, and the person behind it is the owner of another spot on the other side of Southie.

According to a licensing board page within the City of Boston website, Molly's Farmhouse Coffee is looking to open on Preble Street in Andrew Square, with the listing indicating that it would be a small cafe with no kitchen. The post also mentions that the manager will be Mohamed Nahas, who runs Molly Moo's Ice Cream & Cafe at the corner of E 2nd Street and Summer Street between E Broadway and the Reserve Channel. Little else is known about Molly's Farmhouse Coffee at this point in time; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

Molly Moo's had originally been in Quincy, but moved to its current home in the City Point section of Southie in 2015; it is known in part for its variety of ice cream flavors, while also offering soups, salads, sandwiches, cannoli, frappes, coffee, and more.

The address for Molly's Farmhouse Coffee is 16 Preble Street, South Boston, MA, 02127.

[February 24 update: A Facebook post indicates that Molly's Farmhouse Coffee is now open, with the Facebook page indicating that the new spot features breakfast items, baked goods, sandwiches, ice cream, and coffee.]

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Tikkaway Grill to Open in Boston's Fort Point/Seaport District Area

A New Haven restaurant is going to be expanding to a red-hot section of Boston.

According to a licensing board page within the City of Boston website, Tikkaway Grill is on its way to the Fort Point/Seaport District area, with the dining spot's website confirming this, saying that it is indeed coming soon to Boston Wharf Road. Based on the menu at the New Haven location of the Indian eatery, expect to see salad bowls, rice bowls, and roti wraps offered, along with samosas, mulligatawny soup, rice pudding, and more.

The original Tikkaway Grill first opened on Orange Street in New Haven in 2013.

The address for this upcoming dining spot in Boston's Fort Point/Seaport District is: Tikkaway Grill, 55 Boston Wharf Road, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the original location can be found at http://www.tikkaway.com/

[February 22 update: According to a press release, Tikkaway Grill opens its new location in Boston on February 27.]

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Plans Fall Through for Comella's to Open in Pizza Express Space in Winchester

Late last year, we reported that a local group of Italian food retailers and caterers had hoped to open a new location in the northern suburbs of Boston. Now we have learned that this apparently won't be happening after all.

According to a source within the restaurant industry, Comella's has backed out of a deal to buy Pizza Express NY Deli in Winchester, and that Pizza Express remains open in the Main Street space for at least the time being. It is not known whether Comella's will look for a new space in Winchester, nor is it known whether Pizza Express will remain in operation; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

Other locations of Comella's can currently be found in Bedford, Belmont, Chestnut Hill, Concord, Hingham, Marblehead, Melrose, Natick, Needham, Wellesley, West Newton, West Roxbury, and Westwood.

February 19 update: The Winchester Star mentions that Pizza Express indeed plans to remain open and that Comella's apparently "walked away" after a closing of the deal was never quite able to be reached.]

[Earlier Article]
Comella's Plans to Open in Winchester

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The Dairy Dome in Stoneham Is Up for Sale

An iconic ice cream place north of Boston is on the market.

According to a Facebook post from Covelle & Cohen Greater Boston Real Estate, the Dairy Dome in Stoneham is up for sale, with the listing showing that the asking price is $899,900. It appears that the Main Street shop has actually been available for a little while now, as a page on the Salem Chamber of Commerce site from November of 2016 also showed it being on the market.

The Dairy Dome is known for its ice cream and frozen yogurt, along with its soups, salads, sandwiches and more. The place has been in business for more than 35 years.

The address for the Dairy Dome is 474 Main Street (Route 28), Stoneham, MA, 02180.

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