Openings, closings & business in Back Bay, Boston

The Sports Bra plans downtown Boston opening

Oct 15 · Axios →

Fumo seeks license for former No. 9 Park space

A Boston licensing notice says 9 Park St Restaurant Group has petitioned to transfer a common victualler license to the former No. 9 Park site at 9 Park Street Place. The proposed Fumo restaurant would bring a New York Italian restaurant group to Beacon Hill; no opening date has been announced.

Oct 9 · NBC Boston →

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty grand opening at Macy's today

Macy's Downtown Boston hosts a Dolce & Gabbana Beauty grand opening today from noon to 5 p.m. The event includes a ribbon cutting, live laser artist, custom engraving, a DJ, refreshments and gifts with purchase.

Oct 2 · Downtown Boston Alliance →

Zhu begins soft opening in former Lir space on Boylston Street

Zhu is soft-opening at 903 Boylston St. in Back Bay, serving Chinese seafood and dim sum in the former Lir space.

Oct 1 · ExploreBoston.com →

Free virtual finance workshop for restaurant owners

Boston’s Office of Small Business offers a free virtual Restaurant Finance Workshop from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, covering financial foundations and profitability for restaurant owners and managers.

Sep 28 · City of Boston →

Afternoon tea returns to the Ritz-Carlton Saturday

Afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston (10 Avery Street) returns today and runs Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., through Nov 15.

Sep 26 · Patch →

Downtown Boston Revival Gains Residents, Offices, and Retailers

Pedestrian traffic is up 10% year-over-year as South Station Tower adds activity, reports CBS Boston.

Sep 24 · CBS Boston →

LPM Restaurant & Bar set to open in Back Bay's One Dalton

London-based LPM Restaurant & Bar is preparing to open at the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street in Back Bay on September 24, 2026, bringing a menu focused on escargot and French Riviera-style cuisine to the neighborhood.

Sep 23 · Boston.com →

Eva on Newbury Hosts Fall Harvest Dinner Tonight

Five-course fall harvest dinner from 4-8:45 p.m., $125 with optional $45 wine pairing.

Sep 22 · Patch →

Virtual abutters meeting tonight to discuss Achilitos’ license request

A virtual abutters meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. will consider Achilitos' request for a common-victualler license with a 3 a.m. closing at 1114 Boylston Street.

Sep 21 · City of Boston →

SBA small business workshop at BPL Central Library this afternoon

Starting and Growing a Business: The SBA Advantage from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Copley Square library. Learn about SBA resources for entrepreneurs.

Sep 21 · Boston Public Library →