Nia Grace reopens 604 Columbus as Uptown Social

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Nia Grace reopens historic Columbus Avenue venue as Uptown Social

Nia Grace has reopened 604 Columbus Avenue, formerly Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen, as Uptown Social, returning Southern soul food and live music to the address. The space has held a soul food and live music venue continuously since Bob the Chef's, and Grace kept the curved tiled bar from the Darryl's era. Executive chef Chelven Randolph leads the opening menu.

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ShowUp hosts Roll Call Round 4 opening reception

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South End food-and-cocktail stroll steps off tonight

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Cooling centers, libraries open across Boston amid heat wave

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Jamaican chain Juici Patties to expand with new Roxbury location

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