Waiting for the new episode of the True Detective or Once Upon a Time? Consider yourself a mystery, history or architecture fan? Stretch your legs and get ready to explore the fascinating historical Cambridge Common Historic District on a sunny morning. The Cambridge Common Historic District is a historic district located in one of the […]
Dunkin’ Brands, which includes Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and Baskin Robbins, has announced that they’re planning to open up to 410 new franchises across the United States in 2014. Currently, Dunkin’ Brands is on a 5% net annual development rate, and plans to stay on that path throughout this year. Dunkin’s Brands has been privately owned […]
Fuji is coming to Somerville as part of the ongoing development of Assembly Row. Julian Lewis of ABG Realty was the sole broker in the transaction of 4,361 square feet of restaurant space between the JP Fuji Group and Federal Realty Investment Trust, the group behind the Row’s construction. This massive urban mixed-use development hopes […]
The Nature Conservancy recently decided to honor local restaurants that are “going green” through serving locally sourced meals and maintaining energy-efficient facilities. Last month the TNC named five eateries around the Boston area as finalists for its prestigious Nature’s Plate Award. Here are a few notable restaurants that made the final list: Area Four – Located […]
A local food truck company plans to open their first restaurant in Somerville’s Magoun Square. This is a major move for Pennypackers, a small company which currently operates with two trucks, one in South Boston and the other near Boston University in Brookline. The company’s Facebook page states that the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals gave the […]
Lock-Ober, a 137-year-old restaurant closed its doors indefinitely this weekend. The historic eatery, which has served royalty, presidents, and movie stars, now has a sign outside stating that is closed for business. The restaurant was founded in the late 19th century by a Frenchman named Luis Ober. Since it’s founding it has become a landmark […]
Charley’s Eating and Drinking Saloonon Newbury closed its door’s less than a week ago. Now Frye Boot Co. is looking to open up shop in Charley’s place. Looking to sign as early as Friday, the 8,000 square foot property will undoubtedly be off the market soon. Frye Boots is a 149-year-old company, and has its […]
