Congratulations to RIW client FiDO Pizza on their opening this week! Traveler Street Hospitality (the team behind Boston favorites Bar Mezzana, Black Lamb, No Relation, and Shore Leave) brings its expertise to a new casual neighborhood spot at the Allston Labworks campus, serving cocktails and NY-style pizza. RIW handled commercial leasing for this project. Our…
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RIW clients Bernadette and Ledger were recently named among the 2025 Best Restaurants of the North Shore by Northshore Magazine! Bernadette earned the title of Best New Restaurant, while Ledger took home honors for Best Burger, Best Cocktails, and General Excellence. The annual Best of the North Shore (BONS) Awards highlight the magazine’s editors’ and…
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Congratulations to RIW client Row 34 on the opening of their newest location in Kenmore Square! Founders Shore Gregory and Jeremy Sewall return to familiar ground, opening their fifth Row 34 in the very space where they first launched Island Creek Oyster Bar back in 2010. This beloved New England seafood destination offers a fresh…
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Congratulations to RIW client Darling on its grand opening in Cambridge’s Central Square! The renovated bar and lounge opened in the space formerly occupied by Mary Chung’s and will honor the beloved landmark with Chinese-inspired cocktails and a fresh, modern spin on classic dim sum. RIW handled financing, liquor licensing, and leasing for this project….
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The transfer of an alcoholic beverages license from one party to another is a routine part of retail, restaurant, and hotel transactions. While parties often rely on governmental approvals as the benchmark for closing on a license transaction, such licensing approvals do not necessarily mean the license is free from financial liabilities, which could impact…
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On May 19th RIW celebrated its 31st annual Restaurant Trends with a cocktail party at SPIN Boston! As the firm’s signature springtime event, Restaurant Trends has taken many forms over the past 30+ years; its presentation has evolved, the format has shifted, and the look and feel have changed with the times. But one thing…
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In recent years, high interest rates, inflation, and changing consumer trends have resulted in a tightening of financing options available for restaurants. Lenders often require various forms of collateral for restaurant financing, particularly in assets that hold strong market value and can be resold in case of a borrower default. One increasingly popular solution for restaurateurs…
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Chair of RIW’s Restaurant & Hospitality Group, Adam Barnosky, will be a judge at the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Education Foundation’s 2025 Massachusetts ProStart Student Invitational later this month. Each year, the MRAEF hosts the ProStart Invitational, which allows schools to compete in culinary and/or management competitions. The judging panel is comprised of industry experts who…
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Congratulations to our client Rachel Miller, chef and owner of Nightshade Noodle Bar in Lynn, MA, for being named a 2025 James Beard Awards Semifinalist in the Best Chef: Northeast category. This is Rachel’s second consecutive year recognized in this category and the third year in a row that the James Beard Awards have nominated…
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National operators face continuing challenges with alcoholic beverage licensing and compliance, predominantly due to the inherent complexity of adhering to a diverse array of liquor control regulations across the United States. Each state, and often municipalities within them, have their own rules for obtaining and maintaining licenses, covering everything from hours of sale to employee…
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