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]

Small Victories

In the ever-changing landscape of restaurants in the neighborhood, a new one is on the horizon for South Boston!  According to Boston Eater, the team behind Quiet Few – an East Boston whiskey bar— will be opening a new restaurant and bar called Small Victories at 400 Dorchester Street. The 6-story building in Andrew Square was completed in October 2021 and is a mix of residential and commercial spaces.

Citrus + Salt

Chef Jason Santos’ beloved Coastal Mexican restaurant, Citrus & Salt, packed up its Back Bay location and is moving to a newer and larger space in Southie’s own Fort Point neighborhood this past March. The new Citrus & Salt is located at 319 A Street in South Boston and will accommodate more guests with an additional 40 seats indoors, a large outdoor patio, and a chic private room called the Patron Room. With Assembly Designs in charge of the buildout, it promises to be Boston’s most Instagrammable and colorful restaurant, with pink roses adorning the walls, vibrant hand-painted sugar skulls, flamingos, and flowers artfully painted throughout the space.

Native Sun

 Native Sun, a state of the art, top-rated dispensary and grower in Massachusetts, announced today the expansion of their retail operations with the debut of their first-ever venture into the city of Boston. Located in the heart of South Boston, the brand-new, adult-use dispensary is conveniently located less than a mile from Boston’s Seaport District, and minutes away from Logan International Airport, and has on-site parking – 30 spaces in total.  Native Sun’s South Boston location is over 3,000 square feet and offers a diverse selection of their meticulously crafted flower and concentrates. In addition, their first-ever dispensary in South Boston will have a large selection of cannabis infused beverages, nearing 50+ varieties, along with pre-rolls, vapes, and edibles. The newly opened dispensary is also bringing opportunities to those interested in a career in the cannabis industry as Native Sun plans to employ an additional 30+ individuals. 

Studio 78

Studio78 is a new fitness studio in the neighborhood offering off-the-barre,  sculpt, and mat Pilates fusion classes.  The new space is located at 60 K Street and was founded by fitness instructor Hailey Hoffman, who creates fun and dynamic workouts!

East End Books

East End Books will open its second location in the Seaport District at 300 Pier 4 Blvd. this fall! In addition to books, they’ll be serving up tapas from Woods Hill Pier 4 and wine and hosting many events!

Hook + Line

Restaurateur Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli and Chef Mark Cina opened a seafood restaurant called Hook + Line in the Seaport serving up a modern spin on the New England classics like clam chowder, fried clams, lobster rolls, fresh fish and more! You can check out the full menu here! Hook + Line will also features a fish market where you can pick up fresh fish, tinned fish,  grab-and-go items like chowder, and more. The restaurant serves dinner Monday – Saturday and the H+L Market will be open daily from 11am-7pm. 10 Fan Pier Boulevard, Seaport, Boston, www.hookandlinebos.com

Blank Street Coffee

Founded in the summer of 2020, Blank Street was born from the idea that great coffee should not come at a premium. The goal is to provide a tech-enabled, premium coffee at an affordable price. And guess what? It’s coming to the neighborhood this fall to 489 East Broadway! Blank Street features small and efficient spots in urban locations, electronic espresso machines – so you get your coffee quicker and allows the baristas to bond with their customers, plus customers can pay and order ahead with the Blank Street mobile app! Each shop is usually around 400 to 500 square feet and does not have any tables or chairs. The whole idea is grab-and-go. This much-anticipated coffee shop was supposed to open last year…we are still patiently waiting.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

 A new cinema will take over the former home of the ShowPlace Icon Theater any week now. Austin-based chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has proposed opening a 10-screen theater with over 700 seats and luxury recliners at 60 Seaport Blvd. It will also have a bar, The Press Room, and serve beer, wine and craft cocktails.  The decor will feature a printing museum vibe complete with working letterpress and more than 10,000 vintage movie ad plates from the 1930s through the 1980s.  We can’t wait! 

Everybody Fights

Everybody Fights is moving from Channel Center Street to Ray Flynn Marine Park in December. It will be located in the Design Center Building on Dry Dock Ave. And guess what? The space is double the size! And by the looks of it, Everybody Fights is offering all things fitness, yoga, boxing, strength, and spin. Follow their Instagram for more updates!

Hot Box by the Handle Bar

The Handle Bar’s newest edition, Hot Box, has officially opened its doors! This new and improved studio, located on Dorchester Ave, offers flow, sculpt and strength classes. The sculpt and flow classes are heated with infrared.  Some of the benefits of infrared include detoxification, pain relief, reduction of muscle tension, relaxation, improved circulation, weight loss, skin purification, lowered side effects of diabetes, boosting of the immune system, and lowering of blood pressure! You can check out the Hot Box schedule here! 

Hot Box is offering 3 credits for $49 to try Hotbox – valid for anyone to buy one time! Link to that offer is here !

Mia’s Bakery

Mia’s Bakery is officially open at The Superette at 70 Pier 4 Boulevard! Expect everything from cupcakes to pies, cakes and cake pops! Mia’s Bakery was founded in Brooklyn in 2015 by two families that shared a love for exceptional classic desserts. After seeing how much joy a homemade chocolate soufflé brought to their homes, a delicious venture was born. Look for signature items like Mia’s New York Style Cheesecake available in a variety of flavors, Brooklyn Blackout Cake, Banana Cream Pie, Mia’s popular Tres Leches cupcakes, as well as a variety of gluten-free and vegan options. Custom cakes for every occasion and catering will also be available.

Lifebloom

Lifebloom – a candle bar + shop that creates handmade candles from start to finish right here in South Boston – is now open on West Broadway. Lifebloom was created by husband-and-wife duo Eric and Megan after a weekend getaway in Vermont. Wishing to bring their favorite aspects of the outdoors home, they created candles that evoked memories of nature. All their home fragrance products are 100% natural and crafted by hand, including candles in concrete vessels, wax melts, Palo Santo incense, and Palo Santo smudge bowls. Another bonus? Lifebloom’s vessels can be repurposed as planters and home decor items after the burn.

Public or private bookings are now available at the Candle Bar! You can reserve your spot here! 

Moxie’s

There’s a new restaurant in the Seaport neighborhood! Moxies is a modern-chic and contemporary dining experience that features two levels of architecturally stunning dining areas, bars, and covered patios. Enjoy a curated menu featuring modern American cuisine and delicious seafood dishes, like Fresh Shucked Oysters, Seafood Platters, and our signature Crab Cakes. You can check out the menu here! The vibe is fun and energetic and the new restaurant located on Northern Ave.

ZaZiBar

ZaZiBar is nestled in the heart of the city’s dynamic Seaport district and opened last September. This exciting addition to Seaport’s culinary scene brings a taste of Grenada, known as “The Spice Island,” and its traditional Caribbean Asian cuisine along with a cocktail experience that embraces both classic and innovative mixology. ZaZiBar’s arrival in Boston Seaport adds another layer of culinary diversity to the district, which now counts Italian, Japanese, Israeli, Fijian, Indian, Greek, Chinese, American Soul food, and Mexican among its dining options.

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