The New Retail Thread

[dshoost88]

It really is. The notion that Fanueil Hall has more annual visitors than Disney World is total lunacy.

I'm not going to defend the map/logic; however, assuming the map is referring to Disney World's Magic Kingdom park (i.e. referring to the 'theme park' as the attraction), then the number isn't far off per the latest AECOM Theme Index Report (*which is a fascinating annual read if you've never checked it out). The fact that that Faneuil Hall Marketplace is free to be at, in the heart of one of America's most walked, densely populated cities, and is transected by thousands of T commuters among 4 stations that surround it (Gov't Center, State, Haymarket, and Aquarium) translates to the high visitor total. Whether it (or Mall of America, for example) merit the status of an "attraction" more so than shopping centers or other attractions in other states is certainly debatable. (I'm particularly curious whether the Indian Reservation casinos in some states would have visitor count estimates that eclipsed the most visiteds on that map)

 

[taketern]

Recently Opened:

Wa Shin (Japanese restaurant)

Located on ground floor of 212 Stuart Street

Wa Shin | Boston

washinboston.com

 

[stellarfun]

I'm not going to defend the map/logic; however, assuming the map is referring to Disney World's Magic Kingdom park (i.e. referring to the 'theme park' as the attraction), then the number isn't far off per the latest AECOM Theme Index Report (*which is a fascinating annual read if you've never checked it out). The fact that that Faneuil Hall Marketplace is free to be at, in the heart of one of America's most walked, densely populated cities, and is transected by thousands of T commuters among 4 stations that surround it (Gov't Center, State, Haymarket, and Aquarium) translates to the high visitor total. Whether it (or Mall of America, for example) merit the status of an "attraction" more so than shopping centers or other attractions in other states is certainly debatable. (I'm particularly curious whether the Indian Reservation casinos in some states would have visitor count estimates that eclipsed the most visiteds on that map)

From the site that did the rankings>

INSPIRATION ATTRACTIONS
The Most-Visited Tourist Attraction In Every State
BY KAITLIN MILLER/UPDATED: OCT. 6, 2023 11:25 AM EST

Florida: Walt Disney World (Orlando)
Kids and kids-at-heart flock to Disney World in Orlando to get a photo-op with their favorite characters and enjoy thrilling rides. They can also splurge on fairytale-inspired dining and do a little Disney-themed shopping inside the park. The most visited theme park in the world, Disney welcomes a whopping 17 million visitors each year — with Magic Kingdom taking the crown as the most popular. Disney World ticket prices vary depending on how many parks you're looking to visit.

Massachusetts: Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Boston)
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace has operated since 1742 and includes historic Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market, and South Market. The spot was originally used as Boston's public meeting place where many protests and discussions took place. Today, more than 15 million people stop by the market to shop, eat, and enjoy lively street performances. Make sure you stop by Boston Chowda Co. for a taste of some authentic New England grub!

Read More: https://www.explore.com/1083089/the-most-visited-tourist-attraction-in-every-state/

By their count, Mall of America has 40 million visitors. Pike Street Market 10 million.

 

[#bancars]

New slate of restaurants coming to Brookline adjacent to the St. Mary's Green Line stop:

Fresh flavors from six new restaurants coming to Brookline near St. Mary’s MBTA stop - Brookline.News

This story was produced in collaboration with the Reinventing Journalism course at Brandeis University, taught by Professor Neil Swidey, with mentoring for student journalists by Brookline.News steering committee co-chair Ellen Clegg and editor Sam Mintz. After months of construction and a...

brookline.news

 

[#bancars]

7 new restaurant openings this spring:

Seven spring restaurant openings to get excited about - The Boston Globe

Jody Adams and Michael Schlow return to fine dining, Mamaleh’s opens a test kitchen, and more openings to look forward to.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[taketern]

New Google store on Newbury Street

 

[12345]

Representatives for Swingers were back before the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee at its monthly virtual meeting on Monday, April 1, to discuss their plans to offer ‘elevated’ miniature golf, along with food and drink, at 761-793 Boylston St.
Swingers launched in 2014 as a five-month pop-up in a London warehouse and has since expanded to two permanent locations in the UK capital, as well as three U.S. outposts in Washington, D.C.; Manhattan; and Las Vegas, respectively. The company’s proposed Boston location in the Boylston Street building which was previously home to Crate & Barrel, would span approximately 22,000 square feet, including a ground-floor entry area with a vestibule for queuing customers; more than half of the second floor; and the entire third floor.

Swingers Reps Detail Business Plan for NABB’s LBU Committee – The Boston Sun

 

[BosDevelop]

‘elevated’ miniature golf

So Puttshack?

 

[Badusername]

So Puttshack?

I’ve been to Swingers in NYC and it is much better than Puttshack. Puttshack relies heavily on the novelty of alcohol and electronic score tracking to make up for the extremely basic and repetitive courses. Swingers had more unique holes that would be competitive with something like Kimballs even without the ‘elevated’ features.

 

[lynqueezy]

Summer Street near Wendy’s

 

[taketern]

Just Salad coming to the Seaport area

Home | Salad Near Me | Just Salad

Give in to hunger without giving up on what really matters. From reusable bowls to our plant-centric menu, we're doing business differently. Find your craving at Just Salad.

www.justsalad.com

 

[Justbuildit]

The Sweetgreen logo's zombified hand reaches out from behind the masking tape on the awning...

 

[lynqueezy]

McDonald’s is back inside of North Station

 

[bigpicture7]

McDonald’s is back inside of North Station

With a very stylish floral arrangement, apparently.

 

[12345]

The Museum of Illusions will open a new location in Marketplace Center, adjacent to the Rose Kennedy Greenway and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The new museum will be the first in New England and one of the largest of the chain’s dozens ofworldwide locations, the museum announced in a recent press release.

Museum of Illusions set to open a Boston location in 2024

The Museum of Illusions is opening a new location in Marketplace Center in late 2024, the first of its kind in New England.

www.boston.com

Boston, MA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Iron Golf, the nation’s leader in indoor golf and entertainment experiences, is thrilled to announce the signing of a lease for its second location in Boston, located at 311 Summer Street in the vibrant Seaport neighborhood.

Five Iron Golf Expands Boston Footprint with New Seaport Location

The golf and entertainment brand’s newest location tees up 2025 opening...

www.globenewswire.com

 

[shmessy]

McDonald’s is back inside of North StationView attachment 49963

World Class City

 

[stellarfun]

In the Globe article on the Museum of Illusions, I noticed a graphic announcing that the Museum of Ice Cream is opening in the Seaport in 2024. (121 Seaport Boulevard).

https://www.museumoficecream.com/

Another global museum chain. Google Museum of Ice Cream Reviews to get a sense of what it is about.

 

[DBM]

https://www.universalhub.com/2024/board-lets-company-renovating-downtown-tower-buy

[New very large restaurant coming to 1 Lincoln St. secures liquor license]

So, this one prompted me to do some digging... first of all, it's going to be very very large, 13,000 sq.-ft. per the Licensing Agenda it was on.

Then I found the 1 Lincoln leasing page. Check out those renderings of the proposed restaurant--it should have quite a nice effect, activating the Essex St. and Bedford St. frontages.

Finally, I was curious about the overall 1 Lincoln St. renovation happening there, how costly it might be--and I found $75 MILLION worth of declared value in permits posted on ISD. Damn.

EDIT: I got disrupted, otherwise I would've posted said renderings immediately. Congratulations to the designers for having somehow managed to depict BOTH Bedford St. and Essex St. as being multi-directional when in fact they're both one-way. Tell us you're not from around here without telling us you're not from around here?

 

[curcuas]

https://www.universalhub.com/2024/board-lets-company-renovating-downtown-tower-buy

[New very large restaurant coming to 1 Lincoln St. secures liquor license]

So, this one prompted me to do some digging... first of all, it's going to be very very large, 13,000 sq.-ft. per the Licensing Agenda it was on.

Then I found the 1 Lincoln leasing page. Check out those renderings of the proposed restaurant--it should have quite a nice effect, activating the Essex St. and Bedford St. frontages.

Finally, I was curious about the overall 1 Lincoln St. renovation happening there, how costly it might be--and I found $75 MILLION worth of declared value in permits posted on ISD. Damn.

EDIT: I got disrupted, otherwise I would've posted said renderings immediately. Congratulations to the designers for having somehow managed to depict BOTH Bedford St. and Essex St. as being multi-directional when in fact they're both one-way. Tell us you're not from around here without telling us you're not from around here?

This is fantastic. A really great location for more cafes and open air dining. Will just attract passersby too. It feels like when it first opened, 1 lincoln had some prominent restaurants and has not really kept that up since the pandemic.

 

[DBM]

This is fantastic. A really great location for more cafes and open air dining. Will just attract passersby too. It feels like when it first opened, 1 lincoln had some prominent restaurants and has not really kept that up since the pandemic.

I'm quite sure 1 Lincoln has never had restaurants--just massive expanses of gleaming marble in its huge L-shaped lobby, with equally massive expanses of abutting brickwork on its abutting sidewalks.... wonder what nearby tower you might be thinking of?