The New Retail Thread

You should've waited before you posted, and this is only the 2nd time being mention, so I do not know where you're getting this "over & over" stuff from.

I can't help what I see in or around town. It just needs a sprinkling of get over it. Deal with it.
 
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Could this thread be used for retail closings as well (with the hope that some new sort of retail/restaurant could take it's space?)

Worth noting that Joseph A. Bank closed down in two locations: 399 Boylston Street (Back Bay) and 70 Franklin Street (Downtown Crossing/Financial District). The only Boston location that is still open (for now) is on 84 State Street.
 
BostonDrew said:
Could this thread be used for retail closings as well (with the hope that some new sort of retail/restaurant could take it's space?)

Worth noting that Joseph A. Bank closed down in two locations: 399 Boylston Street (Back Bay) and 70 Franklin Street (Downtown Crossing/Financial District). The only Boston location that is still open (for now) is on 84 State Street.
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Yes, we routinely use it for closings.
 
New Sushi, Inc. (formerly "Sushirrito") is open at 100 Cambridge St. in the old Blue Fuji space. It's mainly poke bowls and sushi burritos.

I tried a poke bowl that was pretty decent and reasonably priced ($10 for a good size portion). I'd do it again. The Sushi Burrito looks like a "special" maki roll from every sushi place ever, that's just cut into two halves instead of cut the same way a normal maki roll would be cut. It's priced almost identically to a special maki roll at standard sushi joints too ($10-12). The only thing that sets it apart is the "create your own" capability, but I'll say what most people have know for some time- the sushi burrito is a gimmick.
 
atlantaden said:
http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/n...oston-will-soon-be-getting-a-new-rooftop.html

New rooftop restaurant coming soon at Eataly.

Just curious, is Eataly Boston considered a success so far? The holidays are over, just wondering if it's still drawing the crowds. Any thoughts by anyone who's been? Looking forward to checking it out on my next visit to Boston.
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I've been several times (most recently about 3 days ago) as I live nearby and the the fresh vegetables section is really quite the bargain (it must be a loss leader for them to get people to shop there more routinely). I think it is hugely successful. Still fairly packed most times with a line to get into any of the restaurants. It's definitely nice, but I have to say it is not on par with NYC or Chicago in terms of size--it feels pretty small actually. Maybe the roof deck will add more of sense of space.
 
atlantaden said:
http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/n...oston-will-soon-be-getting-a-new-rooftop.html

New rooftop restaurant coming soon at Eataly.

Just curious, is Eataly Boston considered a success so far? The holidays are over, just wondering if it's still drawing the crowds. Any thoughts by anyone who's been? Looking forward to checking it out on my next visit to Boston.
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It's been crowded the couple times I've been and walked by. So I think it's doing well. I have to agree, that it doesn't seem on par with NYC. It seems cramped and a bit chaotic when crowds are at a maximum. It seems to be somewhat of a tourist trap on weekends.
 
Reznor said:
It's been crowded the couple times I've been and walked by. So I think it's doing well. I have to agree, that it doesn't seem on par with NYC. It seems cramped and a bit chaotic when crowds are at a maximum. It seems to be somewhat of a tourist trap on weekends.
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Maybe when the 3rd floor opens it will spread the crowds out a bit and make the main floor feel more like a market? I think the current mix of people trying to dine whilst surrounded by shoppers in a compact area is what feels a bit uncomfortable.
 
Central Square Target has signage up and you could see in the doors when I walked by last night. One woman in there. She was suspicious of me. Looks nice, though.
 
Tombstoner said:
I've been several times (most recently about 3 days ago) as I live nearby and the the fresh vegetables section is really quite the bargain (it must be a loss leader for them to get people to shop there more routinely). I think it is hugely successful. Still fairly packed most times with a line to get into any of the restaurants. It's definitely nice, but I have to say it is not on par with NYC or Chicago in terms of size--it feels pretty small actually. Maybe the roof deck will add more of sense of space.
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Agree 100%...I've actually been surprised that the grocery side of things isn't pricier. I do wish it was a bit bigger.
 
Something (Shed's BBQ) is finally going in the Pizzeria Rico spot on Bromfield.

https://twitter.com/DTownBostonBID/status/834091894120538113

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A little late, but I don't think anyone has mentioned all the new restaurants that have opened in the Ink Block and Troy complexes in the South End:

In the Troy:
Area Four (new outpost of the Kendall Square upscale pizzeria); full bar

In the Ink Block:
Bar Mezzana: Italian Seafood, Small Plates; full bar
Fuji: Japanese, Asian Fusion; Sushi Bar; full bar
Lion's Tail: Gastropub with a bit of a Speakeasy feel; full bar

Lots of nice additions to South End dining!
 
Target has a Facebook ad that says the Central Square store opens on 3/12.
 
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