Fenway, Boston, MA

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SOVE signs lease for Japanese/Korean-inspired cafe in Theatre District

New food and beverage concept SOVE signed a 10-year lease Monday for a 1,100-square-foot space at 62 Boylston Street, aiming to open by early 2027.

Aug 25 · Boston Real Estate Times →

Seven Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge planned for Downtown Crossing

A multi-level dining and nightlife concept themed around the seven deadly sins is set to open this fall at 545 Washington Street, according to details released Monday.

Aug 25 · EIN Presswire →

The Sports Bra to open in Boston's Financial District

A licensing board petition filed Monday shows the Portland, Oregon-based women's sports bar plans a franchised location at One India Street.

Aug 25 · Boston Restaurant Talk →

Fenway Wendy's Seeks 3 a.m. Closing, Abutters Meeting Tonight

The City of Boston holds a virtual abutters meeting tonight, 7-8 p.m., on a proposal to let the Wendy's at 157 Massachusetts Avenue in Fenway stay open until 3 a.m.

Aug 24 · City of Boston →

Dorchester Abutters Meeting Reviews Tori Japan Proposal

The City of Boston holds a virtual meeting tonight at 6 p.m. on a proposal to change 1970 Dorchester Avenue from retail to a takeout restaurant.

Aug 24 · City of Boston →

Xhale New England holds Mattapan dispensary grand opening

Xhale New England hosts a grand opening celebration Sunday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 888 Morton Street in Mattapan.

Aug 23 · City of Boston →

Boston eyeing permanent 3 a.m. bar extensions after World Cup boom

Boston officials are pursuing state legislative changes to permanently allow bars to stay open until 3 a.m., following a summer pilot that drove $83 million in revenue, Inc. Magazine reported Monday.

Aug 20 · Inc. Magazine →

Back Bay meeting addresses Quality Mart license conditions

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services hosts a virtual abutters meeting tonight, Aug. 18, from 6-7 p.m., on Quality Mart's proposal at 21 Massachusetts Avenue to remove conditions barring sales of singles, half-pints, and pints.

Aug 18 · City of Boston →

Sam Adams JP brewery workers campaign to unionize

Staff at the Samuel Adams headquarters in Jamaica Plain announced August 14 their effort to unionize with UFCW Local 328, citing a push for job security and defined wage policies.

Aug 17 · Universal Hub →

Red Sox front-office staff to vacate Fenway Park offices

The Red Sox have signed a five-year, 100,493-square-foot lease at a nearby building, with plans for the vacated Fenway Park office space still undetermined, the Boston Globe reported Friday.

Aug 15 · Boston Globe →

Five new restaurant openings and dining updates for Boston

Boston.com's Aug. 13 roundup covers new restaurant openings across Greater Boston, including wine bar First Crush, set to open in Somerville this September.

Aug 14 · Boston.com →

Women in Go to Market hosts leadership panel in SoWa tonight

Relay's Women in GTM series presents 'Executive Presence at the Highest Level' tonight from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Galaray SoWa, with proceeds benefiting the Women's Lunch Place.

Aug 13 · The Boston Calendar →

Spindrift sues Rhode Island rival over 'Sundrift' alcoholic drinks

Newton-based Spindrift Beverage Co. filed a trademark lawsuit in Boston federal court, alleging that Drinx Advisory's 'Sundrift' alcoholic line copies its seltzer brand and packaging.

Aug 12 · Universal Hub →

Just Salad to Replace Sweetgreen on Brookline Avenue in Fenway

New York-based chain Just Salad is set to take over the former Sweetgreen space at 132 Brookline Avenue in Fenway, according to a coming-soon sign spotted as of Aug. 7, 2026.

Aug 11 · What Now Boston →

Boston Biotech Ratio Therapeutics Secures $70M Series C

Boston-based Ratio Therapeutics announced today, Aug. 11, the completion of a $70 million Series C round to advance its targeted radiotherapeutics pipeline for cancer treatment.

Aug 11 · MGMT Boston →

Marzae Cellar + Provisions soft-opens at Boston Public Market

Marzae Cellar + Provisions, an outpost of Acton-based natural winery Marzae, soft-opened its 100-seat tasting room and shop at the Boston Public Market on Aug. 7.

Aug 10 · Boston Restaurant Talk →

Brighton's Khau Galli Approved for Late-Night 2 a.m. Closing Time

The Boston Licensing Board approved a petition on Aug. 6 letting Brighton's Khau Galli extend closing hours from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. to better serve area students and late-night workers.

Aug 9 · Universal Hub →

Barcelona Wine Bar in South End Handed Two-Day License Suspension

The Boston Licensing Board issued a two-day liquor license suspension on Aug. 6 to Barcelona Wine Bar on Tremont Street after a May inspection found seven underage patrons drinking at tables.