The New Retail Thread

JohnAKeith said:
Guys don't jerk me off on this, I was there with you more than a decade ago ..
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*two decades.

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So they are still leaving the tower footprint available. The renders look pretty similar for the low rise portion of the site.
 
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If you're going to build a tower at Copley Place, that low-rise portion straight ahead in the render above seems like the easiest place to put it. I believe that South (left) of there you're over the OL and the SW Corridor rail tracks but North of there (right) you're over the Worcester Line and the Pike.

One of the flaw with the original tower proposal is that it was built on a deck over the Pike at the plaza in the render below:
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Copley Place will be a mess until they turn it into a modern arcade like the Pru. The only stores that survive are super luxe because it's inimical to foot traffic. It requires major renovations and a focus on pedestrian flows to make it nice and walkable.
 
What?!?!?! Top of the Hub was jam-packed for decades. How could there possibly not be a bar/food option at View Boston?!?!?
 
Vivanna said:
Well that was fast! From BBJ today:

"View Boston — the observation deck, retail and restaurant spot at the top of the Prudential Center — is closing all of its dining options this spring."
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That fucking sucks, I loved going there. I brought some friends and family members with me to Stratus a few times, and they all loved it.
 
Is the observation deck going to stay open, just without the bar and sit-down restaurant? Or will the observation deck itself be closed to make room for more "event space"? Either way, this is incredibly disappointing. View Boston/Stratus was well worth the hype, even though it was pricey.

This especially sucks because View Boston is/was Boston's only full-size skyscraper observation deck. The little observation deck at the Custom House Tower is very underrated, but it's nothing compared to going up the Pru.
 
It was/is a great facility. This was truly their game to lose.
BTW, didn't the Pru landlord sink ridiculous money into all the renovations to the upper levels? You would think they are going to scramble to find a new operator pronto...
 
themissinglink said:
Is the observation deck going to stay open, just without the bar and sit-down restaurant? Or will the observation deck itself be closed to make room for more "event space"?
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Refocusing on private events but not closing entirely.

www.boston.com

View Boston to shutter observatory restaurants, cut 79 jobs

View Boston is ending restaurant service at its three-story observatory atop the Prudential Center, shifting toward hosting private events.
www.boston.com

Also, just a rumor at this point but supposedly London-based La Petite Maison is opening a location at One Dalton. Not sure if it’s replacing Zuma or if they’re converting event space.
 
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This is truly the worst. At the very least keep Stratus with maybe a limited menu. WTF? "Boston's highest rooftop bar" -- I mean, I've been to observation decks in NYC (SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Top of the Rock), Chicago (360 Chiago, Skydeck Chicago), Frankfurt (Main Tower), Shanghai (Jin Mao, Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl) and a huge part of the experience is being able to enjoy a snack and a drink while casually taking in the view. What was the point of the giant rehab to the Pru's upper floors if only to have it be an expensive elevator ride?

Top of the Hub is missed now more than ever. Damn.
 
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At least you know there would be actual booze in it unlike the $20+ ginless and tonic I had when I went.
 
Badusername said:
It is? I’ve never even considered going up because I thought it was just a $50 elevator ride for expensive drinks.
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I thought it was great and worth the high price. They did a nice job making it into a desirable place to visit for locals, not just tourists. I went there at least 6 or 7 times with friends and family, and everyone I went with loved it. Stratus was busy anytime I went, even in the fall and winter when it was cold up there. I'm very surprised that they're pulling the plug.

chrisbrat said:
This is truly the worst. At the very least keep Stratus with maybe a limited menu. WTF? "Boston's highest rooftop bar" -- I mean, I've been to observation decks in NYC (SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Top of the Rock), Chicago (360 Chiago, Skydeck Chicago), Frankfurt (Main Tower), Shanghai (Jin Mao, Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl) and a huge part of the experience is being able to enjoy a snack and a drink while casually taking in the view. What was the point of the giant rehab to the Pru's upper floors if only to have it be an expensive elevator ride?

Top of the Hub is missed now more than ever. Damn.
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Yeah, this is a huge mistake. I can maybe understand closing The Beacon bistro (floor 50) if they need more event space and things aren't working out financially, but closing Stratus (floor 51) makes no sense to me. It's not even a big bar; it's rather small and off to the side. That bar is a huge reason why people are willing to pay so much to go up there. I can't imagine myself returning (much, if ever) without the bar. View Boston will be so empty without any drinks or dining. They're turning a vibrant attraction into a sterile tourist trap.
 
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chrisbrat said:
This is truly the worst. At the very least keep Stratus with maybe a limited menu. WTF? "Boston's highest rooftop bar" -- I mean, I've been to observation decks in NYC (SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Top of the Rock), Chicago (360 Chiago, Skydeck Chicago), Frankfurt (Main Tower), Shanghai (Jin Mao, Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl) and a huge part of the experience is being able to enjoy a snack and a drink while casually taking in the view. What was the point of the giant rehab to the Pru's upper floors if only to have it be an expensive elevator ride?

Top of the Hub is missed now more than ever. Damn.
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"Boston's highest rooftop bar".
LOL.
 
kmp1284 said:
Also, just a rumor at this point but supposedly London-based La Petite Maison is opening a location at One Dalton. Not sure if it’s replacing Zuma or if they’re converting event space.
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Info on this in today's Globe:
Meanwhile, a French restaurant will debut at the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston. Le Petite Mason (LPM) opens this summer on the hotel’s second floor. It’s the first Northeast outpost for the brand, which serves a Mediterranean menu in Las Vegas and Miami. LPM replaces One + One, which focused on breakfast. The hotel is also home to Zuma, an izakaya, and Trifeca lounge.
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^from: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/26/lifestyle/view-boston-closes-rooftop-eateries/
 
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