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A restaurant serving Southern Indian dishes has opened in Watertown on School Street. Chennai Eats moved into the former Don’s BBQ/Avenue Deli/Strip-T’s space at 93 School St. in Watertown, the Boston Restaurant Talk website reported. The menu features dosas, chaat, biryani, Indo-Chinese dishes, as well as a variety of curry and other Indian dishes. Meat and vegetarian options are available.
Shiraz Persian Restaurant has closed. (Photo from the Shiraz Facebook page). The owners of Shiraz Persian Restaurant in East Watertown announced they will be closing down their restaurant after “16 wonderful years.” The eatery located at 72 Bigelow Avenue published a message to its customers on Facebook in late August, and the closing was announced on Boston Restaurant Talk on Tuesday. The message reads:
Dear Valued Customers,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Shiraz Persian Restaurant after 16 wonderful years.
Poli Moronari started Nova Fitness in 2020, and has built a loyal following. When Poli Moronari received an offer to take over a fitness space in Watertown, she took the opportunity to take her personal training business to the next level and start a fitness studio for women. Moronari started Nova Fitness, at 222 Arsenal St., in 2020 and has built a following. She offers Pilates instruction, weight lifting with machines and exercises with kettlebells and dumbells, but one thing that sets her apart, Moranari said, is that focuses on each person’s individual needs. The most she has in a class at one time is six people, and sometimes all six are working on the same thing while other times each person has their own workout.
A sandwich served at Revival Cafe in East Watertown. (Courtesy of Revival Cafe)
One of Watertown’s newest cafes combines creative forces of two people with culinary pedigrees in the Boston area. The cafe, which is tucked in a corner of East Watertown, melds the vision and taste of the two owners. Nookie Postal and Liza Shirazi opened their newest location of Revival Cafe in January at 99 Coolidge Ave., in the back of a recently constructed life science building on the former site of the Mount Auburn Club. Postal owned Commonwealth in Kendall Square, which closed last year after 10 years.
Elm Street PartnersA rendering of the new life science lab building built at 23 Elm St. A life science lab building in East Watertown off Arsenal Street has been sold for $45 million. The Triad Group announced the sale of “Elm Street Labs” in Watertown to Shannon Life Sciences. The building, located at 23 Elm Street, includes 74,670 sq. ft.
Branch Line has transformed a former military weapons development facility into a dining destination. (Courtesy of Branch Line)
Nestled within the historic Watertown Arsenal, Branch Line stands as more than just a restaurant; it’s a testament to community, perseverance, and the art of culinary craftsmanship. Celebrating its ninth anniversary this coming October 2024, Branch Line has become a beloved fixture in Watertown, owing much of its success to its deep roots in the neighborhood and its commitment to quality and hospitality. General Manager Andrew Holden, a Watertown native himself, recalls the serendipitous discovery of the restaurant’s location — an expansive, historic space dating back to 1912. Holden said he was captivated by the building’s rich history, once a hub of industrial activity during the military and industrial revolutions that made trains, weapons, and equipment for the military.
The Charles River Regional Chamber has plenty going on in July, including hosting a networking event at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards. See more information provided by the Chamber. Coffee Connect at Arsenal Yards
Tues. July 16, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.130 Arsenal Yards Boulevard, WatertownFree open to members & those interested in learning more about the chamber
Join us outdoors on the green at Arsenal Yards for coffee, conversations and networking. A warm-weather favorite, this annual event is one you won’t want to miss!
Typically drawing upwards of 100 attendees, our Coffee Connects are informal networking opportunities to start your day.
Pictured (left to right): Paul Verruto WAS (Wayne Alarm Systems) Sales & Marketing Manager, Chris Brady of TRG Associates, Jeff Kahn Vice President WAS, Nathan Raustad Head of Business Development, WAS, Ralph Sevinor President WAS, Thomas Frisoli President SAS, Leonard Frisoli of Frisoli Assoc, P.C. Council for SAS, Brandon
Freedman WAS Managing Partner, Dennis Eagan of Finneran and Nicholsan, P.C.
The following announcement was provided by Wayne Alarm Systems:
Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and operated provider of life safety and security solutions, announced today the acquisition of SAS Security Systems, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts. This strategic move expands Wayne Alarm’s footprint in the greater Boston area, allowing them to deliver their premier security services to a wider range of customers. A Commitment to Quality and Growth with Great People and Customers
Wayne Alarm, founded by Ralph Wayne Sevinor, has a long-standing reputation for exceptional customer care and unwavering commitment. The Wayne Alarm team is passionate about leveraging the latest technology to deliver full and comprehensive, security solutions to the local community that safeguard its clients’ lives and property as well as providing exceptional customer support. They actively seek acquisitions that share their values, prioritizing good fit, high-quality service, and strong growth potential.