Rocca by SoWa Sundays from Flickr
As I look forward to many nights on the town in 2011, I can help but feel a twinge of sadness that three of my go-to hotspots – Rocca, Vox and Ginger Park – are no longer open.
Ginger Park closed in early December and according to the Boston.com blog Dishing, chef/owner Patricia Yeo is reportedly scouting out another space for a new restaurant concept in May. What I’ll remember is the incredibly cool space framed by arched wood panels, fantastic drinks and a chill bar scene.
Following a New Year’s Eve dinner, Rocca surprised local foodies by closing its doors. Adding to the buzz was whether the restaurant’s celebrity chef Tiffani Faison may be interested in opening her own place. We can only hope that a fun new restaurant concept takes its place, because I’ll remember Rocca’s free parking lot, swanky interior and affordably priced menu for making it a great venue for meeting friends from all corners of the city for a workweek dinner.
Last, but certainly not least, Vox on Boylston Street has also closed. Unfortunately, googling has not generated much background as to why the fun nightspot closed, but we can only hope that its prime Back Bay real estate will result in another fun bar/restaurant before we know it. I’ll remember many lively happy hours and nights out on the town!
Got any scoop about soon-to-be restaurants and hotspots filling these venues? Leave a comment below and let me know!