[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]
A few days ago, a restaurant and bar in the heart of Boston closed after 15 years in business, but a new concept is on its way to the space, and it will be under the same ownership.
According to an article from boston.com, Off the Rails Boston is planning to replace Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Crossing, with the upcoming School Street spot focusing more on live music and entertainment while its menu will tend to lean toward “elevated Americana-inspired” fare. The article mentions that Off the Rails will also have a setting that is influenced by Nashville as well as Boston, and if all goes as planned it could be debuting sometime late this summer.
The address for the upcoming Off the Rails Bosto is 25 School Street, Boston, MA, 02108.
[Earlier Article]
Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Boston’s Downtown Crossing Is Closing
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[A related post from our sister site (Boston’s Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
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