Openings, closings & business in Davis Square, Somerville

Quantum imaging startup Diffraqtion raises $10M pre-seed

Sep 2 · Payload Space →

NU Kitchen Closes Its Somerville Restaurant

Aug 31 · Patch →

Painted Burro offers Davis Square brunch today

Aug 30 · The Boston Calendar →

Local business groups publish candidate questionnaire on small business

Aug 30 · Union Square Main Streets →

Somerville climatetech firms win MassCEC incentives

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $27.2 million in statewide MassCEC climatetech tax incentives Monday, Aug. 24, including $5,677,258 for Form Energy, $120,000 for Vertical Semiconductor, and $100,000 for Eden Geopower, all based in Somerville.

Aug 25 · The Somerville Times →

First Crush plans permanent Union Square wine bar

First Crush Boston plans to open a natural wine bar and event space at 259 Washington St. this fall, in the former Juliet Social Club space.

Aug 22 · Patch →

Rosebud Bar and Kitchen Temporarily Closes in Davis Square

Rosebud Bar and Kitchen on Summer Street has temporarily closed while owner Babu Koganti continues negotiating a building purchase with the landlord.

Aug 21 · The Somerville Times →

Goofs Comedy Club Announces Search for Larger Venue

Somerville-based Goofs Comedy Club on McGrath Highway announced August 20 that it's seeking a larger location after outgrowing its current 1,800-square-foot space.

Aug 21 · The Somerville Times →

Craft brewery and taproom coming to Davis Square's Day Street

Curiosity Brewing Company plans to open a brewhouse, coffee bar, and patio at 49 Day Street, next to Sacco's Bowl Haven, taking over the space in September.

Aug 20 · What Now Boston →

Lyndell's Bakery to relocate from Ball Square this November

Owner Bill Galatis says Lyndell's Bakery, open since 1882, will move to a new facility in Medford ahead of the holiday season.

Aug 20 · The Somerville Times →

Vinal Bakery's weekly Burger Night returns tonight

Vinal Bakery hosts its weekly summer Burger Night tonight, Aug. 18, on Somerville Avenue, with burgers, sides, and sweets.

Aug 18 · Cambridge Day →

Painted Burro Davis Square Hosts Happy Hour

Painted Burro Somerville, 219 Elm Street, hosts a happy hour Monday, Aug. 17, from 5-6 p.m. with half-priced appetizers and $5 tacos.

Aug 17 · The Boston Calendar →

Spoke's team opens Teele Square restaurant Liars Aug. 20

Liars, an eclectic bistro from the team behind Spoke Wine Bar, opens August 20 at 1153 Broadway in Teele Square, in the former True Bistro space.

Aug 16 · Boston Magazine →

Medford Resident Wins $1 Million on Ticket Bought in Somerville

The Massachusetts State Lottery announced Friday, Aug. 14, that Medford resident Nadal Blanc won a $1 million prize on a $5 scratch ticket purchased at 350 Food Mart on Broadway in Somerville.

Aug 15 · Somerville Patch →

Korean-Inspired Kima Cafe Set to Open in Union Square

Restaurateur Alex Kim is preparing to open Kima Cafe, a Korean-inspired specialty coffee shop, in the former Fortissimo Coffeehouse space at 75 Bow Street.

Aug 15 · WhatNow Boston →

Esh Circus Arts to Expand With Second East Somerville Location

Trapeze and juggling school Esh Circus Arts is opening a second 6,000-square-foot satellite studio at 38 Alston Street this fall due to surging class demand.

Aug 15 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

Councilor Hosts Meeting on Dunkin' Extended Hours Proposal

Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin holds a virtual meeting tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 12, on a proposal to extend hours at the Dunkin' at 220-222 Broadway, with representatives from franchisee Mission Hill Donuts.

Aug 12 · City of Somerville →

Ebi Sushi Announces Relocation to 10 Prospect Street Development

Union Square staple Ebi Sushi is moving to the new 10 Prospect Street development, where it will partner with Tsurumen to launch a ramen-centered concept called Dashizen.

Aug 7 · The Boston Home Team →

Small Business Office Hours Go Virtual Today

Somerville's Economic Development, Licensing, and ISD staff hold virtual office hours today for business owners with permit, license, and operations questions.

Aug 6 · City of Somerville →

Climate tech incubators in Cambridge and Somerville awarded state grants

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center announced over $1.3 million in Innovation Ecosystem Program grants on Sunday, August 2, including funding for Somerville's FORGE and Greentown Labs.

Aug 4 · Cambridge Day →

Spoke Wine Bar Team to Open 'Liars' in Former Teele Sq. Bistro

The team behind Davis Square's Spoke Wine Bar is opening a new restaurant, Liars, in the former True Bistro space at 1153 Broadway in Teele Square.

Aug 3 · Somerville Patch →