Best of the New

This past year, lots (and lots) of new businesses have opened in the neighborhood!  Here are some of our favorites! Did we miss your favorite new spot? Send us an email at [email protected]

Park City

Mike Shaw and the team at Broadway Restaurant Group (BRG) have launched the wildly popular Park City, a massive 30,000-square-foot venue at 383 Dorchester Ave., this past summer!  Here are

Capri

The team behind Capo, Lincoln, Hunter’s in Southie, and Prima in Charlestown has just opened Capri Italian Steakhouse, located just over the bridge in the South End at 500 Harrison Ave.  This new hot spot features homemade pasta, seafood steaks, and has a gorgeous outdoor patio and cozy fireplace! You can check out the menu here! 

The Essex

South Boston has a new culinary hotspot: The Essex, now open at 6 West Broadway inside the Cambria Hotel. Led by acclaimed restaurateur Kristen Jenkins—known for the beloved 1928 Beacon Hill—The Essex features a menu crafted by Chef Polit Castillo, whose global culinary background brings a creative twist to seasonal ingredients.   The real showstopper? The rooftop. With panoramic views of the Boston skyline, it’s the perfect spot for sipping handcrafted cocktails as the sun sets over the city. The Essex is open daily for dinner from 4:00 PM to midnight, with breakfast service on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.To learn more, visit here! 

Harry + Lou

There’s a new boutique landing on East Broadway just in time for summer—Harry & Lou is bringing effortlessly cool style and curated finds to the neighborhood, with pieces that make getting dressed feel fun again. From elevated everyday dresses and standout accessories to a few surprises for your pets, Harry & Lou is all about helping you find something for every occasion—whether it’s a birthday dinner, a work event, just grabbing drinks on the roof deck, or you need a gift.

Mass Underground

Mass Underground is offering something new in the local fitness scene. Born from the mind of Boston native Stephen Canova, Mass Underground isn’t your typical gym—it’s an old-school gym with modern and unique equipment and amenities! So, what are these modern and unique amenities? Well, the list includes arsenal strength, rogue, hammer strength, matrix treadmills/stair masters, Concept2 pieces  – 20 pieces of cardio to start!   Plus two 8-person barrel saunas, one cold plunge (with more in the works).

Nowon

Nowon, the acclaimed Korean-American gastropub founded by Chef Jae Lee, is now open in Boston’s Seaport. Celebrated for its bold Korean flavors and lively atmosphere, Nowon expands its footprint to Seaport in collaboration with Boston-based Flying Lion Hospitality, led by Babu Koganti, the team behind Madras Dosa in Seaport and other notable dining concepts.. Together, they bring a fresh and dynamic addition to the neighborhood’s growing culinary scene.

Higher Ground

Higher Ground Fitness has officially opened not one door but two doors in South Boston, bringing a fresh, high-energy fitness experience to the neighborhood. Known for their low-impact, high-intensity training style, Higher Ground focuses on 45-minute total-body workouts designed to challenge all fitness levels on a reformer.

Playa Bowls

Playa Bowls is located 471 West Broadway and will serve acai, pitaya, and coconut bowls, plus smoothies. This is the chain’s third location in Boston but the first one not near a college campus, which tells us a lot about our new demographics!

Shhh Burger

Listen up, burger lovers!  Meet Shhh Burger, the latest concept from Koko Coffee, designed to fill the gap in Southie’s food scene with a truly elevated smashed burger experience. Crafted with premium BRANDT Beef (all-natural, antibiotic-free), creamy New School American Cheese, and served on a buttery brioche bun, every detail is about quality and flavor and they are being made right inside Koko Coffee on L Street!

Cattivo

Cattivo is located directly next door to Bohdii Boutique on West Broadway and features contemporary looks for women including swim, dresses, casual wear and accessories!