CommonWealth Beacon reports the owner of the Earl of Sandwich kiosk on Boston Common has had enough of all the money it keeps losing and so is closing it down at the end of next month. The city plans to look for a new operator for the one-time men's room, with beer and wine a possibility, although that would add more than $100,000 to the initial costs, given the state Legislature has once again refused to give Boston more alcohol licenses.
The Boston Licensing Board today approved plans for a three-stall food hall-ette where a Starbucks used to be at 45 Broad St. downtown. Read more.
Update: Name change approved.
The owners of New England Wichcraft Company on Salem Street today asked the Boston Licensing Board to let them change the name to New England Wicked Craft Company. Read more.
The Boston Licensing Board decides tomorrow whether to grant a food-serving license to Toasteo Flats, 53 Chelsea St., to sell toasted flatbread sandwiches to go.
An aide to the mayor supported the proposal, saying workers at nearby hair salons are particularly looking forward to the new food option. An aide to City Councilor Sal LaMattina also spoke in favor. Nobody spoke against the idea.
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