Bettlebrox noticed the sign in the window of Steve's Greek Cuisine, 316 Newbury St. According to their Facebook page, the Newbury Street location shut forever on Sunday, although they still have a stand inside Quincy Market.
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But the Back Bay really needs
By anon
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 8:58am
But the Back Bay really needs a new overpriced hair and nail salon to lease that space instead!
I lived above the UPS store
By gotdatwmd
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 9:03am
I lived above the UPS store on that block for 7 years and Steve's was always an excellent source of hangover breakfast.
But yes, the evolution of my old block into frozen yogurt and frozen beverages in general is disgusting. Tourists used to leave those Goddamn cups on my steps every day. Isn't there ANOTHER type of business that can open and be successful on that block besides multiples of the same stupid thing?
Maybe a CVS? Do they have any
By Scratchie
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 9:27am
Maybe a CVS? Do they have any banks?
Yes!
By bosguy22
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 9:30am
Maybe a CVS with a TD Bank branch inside?
We need to go deeper.
By erik g
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 10:05am
Or, for maximum convenience, a CVS, with a full-service TD Bank inside its front doors. Tellers and everything.
But wait. We need to go deeper. What if these banking customers get a headache, or need to pluck unsightly chin hairs while waiting in the bank? What if we put a small apothecary inside the bank inside the CVS?
BRRRRRRRAAAAAWWWWRWRRRMRMRMM
Then put a super Walgreens inside that
By Nancy
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 1:07pm
Take all that and add a liquor license, smoothie/juice bar, sushi bar and manicures. Make sure it's 24/7 (except for the booze and pharmacy).
Best store ever or worst nightmare ever?
A cellphone store within a
By Generic Boston
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 9:44am
A cellphone store within a bank that's also a coffee place with a nail salon and an Irish pub themed sportsbar.
Isn't that what Capital One's doing?
By adamg
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 9:57am
You know, wit their new O'Flannigan's Cafe, Spa and Banking Centers?
Lost lease or Sold the building?
By bostonzest
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 9:36am
I happened to have looked this up once when Steve's was closed for those long, long renovations. The building owner is "KOURTIDIS 316" and "MASS LLC"
http://www.cityofboston.gov/assessing/search/?pid=...
The assessing address is 62 Hereford Street.
Eeeeenteresting.
By Scratchie
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 9:46am
Eeeeenteresting.
Weird
By adamg
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 10:00am
Some Demoulas-type issue?
My guess is that he may
By Scratchie
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 10:08am
My guess is that he may literally be leasing it to himself (two different business entities), and that in any case, he figured it would be better PR (for his remaining stand) he "lost his lease" rather than saying "I'm cashing in, buh-bye!"
No....
By Michael Kerpan
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 10:08am
... maybe he really _lost_ his lease -- like mis-filed it where it can't be found -- or was reading it next to an open window and it blew away -- or something...
<snik>
By Scratchie
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 10:09am
<snik>
FWIW
By aging cynic
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 2:15pm
usually "lost our lease" means that a renewal option wasn't exercised or in this economy, the tenant made a run at the landlord for a reduction. Contrary to urban legend, even in Boston, real estate appreciation has a limit. (I'm in the business.)
The Steve's building sold yesterday for $7.25 Million
By bostonzest
Tue, 04/01/2014 - 9:22pm
http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/real_estate/2014...
So now we know.
The Steve's building sold yesterday for $7.25 Million
By bostonzest
Tue, 04/01/2014 - 9:22pm
http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/real_estate/2014...
So now we know.
Newbury Street
By cybah
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 9:45am
Newbury Street = Copley Place, but outside.
(aka nothing but over priced chain stores.. no originality)
(I also say the same thing about Harvard Square now)
Cashed In
By intheknow
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 10:16am
Truth is the building sold. While the restaurant may have been loved prior to renovations, the clientele has not returned since and business was not good enough to sustain itself without owning building. Those who say from PR perspective it looks better to say they lost their lease are correct. Shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves in 3 generations....
not intheknow
By anon
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 10:26am
Huh, not sure why you would say that. I walk by there all of the time and it's pretty full.
How do you know this?
By Neal
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 10:55am
A quick search on the Suffolk Registry of Deeds found nothing related to a sale of that property. The most recent deed related to that property or name was in 2002. It may be under agreement to sell or something, but to date it hasn't sold.
Google it, the sale is set to
By intheknow
Wed, 03/26/2014 - 11:40am
Google it, the sale is set to close on 3/31/14
Never ate at the Newbury
By Hyde_Parker
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 10:26am
Never ate at the Newbury Street branch, but the Faneuil Hall outlet was convenient place for some decent food. Expensive, but when you want a gyro, whaddyagonnado?
Lost the lease??
By bagonza joe
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 11:40am
I thought they owned that building.
The deuce you say.
By Scratchie
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 11:48am
The deuce you say.
Owner
By Brendan C
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 11:58am
I rented an apartment in Roslindale for over five years from the owner of this spot; nice guy, nice apartment and a good restaurant.
That's all I've got :-)
the owner -
By bagonza joe
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 12:00pm
- is a nice guy. and one of the hardest working people in Boston. Hope things turn out well for him.
Is it possible
By ChrisInEastie
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 1:53pm
They had to sell? If they did own, I wouldn't be surprised if the cost of property taxes, etc. were getting out of hand there. The more these big chains come in and make money, the more value the properties around them have, and things can get out of hand quickly. I worked in the Back Bay for 3 years and have seen more businesses come and go than I can remember, and more than 1 shop owner told me it was because their building was bought and/or their rent was increased to an astronomical amount.
Just a thought.
Pickpockets mourn
By ImmodestyBlaise
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 3:56pm
Anyone I ever knew who got their wallet stolen got it lifted at Steve's.
Off topic
By Felicity
Wed, 03/26/2014 - 12:13am
Today I noticed a Panera moved into the spot where the Purple Shamrock used to be.on Blackstone St.
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