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Three businesses vie for two new package store licenses
Three applicants are vying for two new licenses to sell alcoholic beverages in Arlington. In March, the town’s voters approved a ballot question to allow two new package store licenses in Arlington, raising the total to eight. The licenses permit businesses to sell sealed…
Cambridge Day
Published September 23Home style Afghan food in a regal setting
The Helmand continues to serve distinctive food in a fine dining atmosphere
Building more than strength at Get In Shape For Women
At Get In Shape For Women, the workouts may bring people through the door, but Caryl Dlugy built a community that kept them coming back.
Cambridge Day
Published September 22Question 8 “a doomsday scenario,” say cannabis business owners
The November ballot measure would end recreational marijuana sales statewide in 2028. That has local operators and investors feeling anxious.
Restaurant News: Buff’s Pub Coming & Belle’s Leaving, New Pizza Place & Asian Eatery Moving in
September has been a busy month for restaurant doings in Watertown, with a local favorite moving into town, a pizza place changing ownership, and a Chinese eatery closing. Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants reported that Buff’s Pub in Newton Corner will be expanding to…
Cambridge Day
Published September 21Customer starts fundraiser for Simon’s staff
The coffee shop’s future is still uncertain, so the effort is meant to help support its baristas.
Google Moving Into Former Science Lab Space in Watertown
A life science lab project permitted to be built at the Arsenal on the Charles complex has a tenant listed as “Google.” It is not clear what the tech giant plans to do with the space, according to the report by Watertown’s Sam Ghilardi. The space is located at 200 Talcott Ave.…
Cambridge Day
Published September 17Lamplighter plans to shift brewery ownership to employee ownership trust
Co-founders will step back from daily operations. The move comes during union contract negotiations.
Cambridge Day
Published September 15Half Shell’s long run comes to a close Thursday
After nearly 30 years in business, the Mass Ave mainstay will get new owners and maybe a new approach.