Looking to explore the newest restaurant and retail additions to Back Bay? From a hair salon to a seafood spo, read on for a list of the newest businesses to make their debut in this Boston neighborhood.
Halo + Salt Salon
207 Newbury St., Suite 206
First up is hair salon Halo + Salt.
Halo + Salt Salon specializes in a relaxing full-service salon experience with snacks, beer and wine available. The list of services features balayage, foils and keratin treatments, as well as formal styling and men and women's haircuts.
Halo + Salt Salon currently holds 3.5 stars out of three reviews on Yelp, indicating a mixed response from visitors.
Yelper Samantha C., who reviewed Halo + Salt Salon on July 30, wrote, "Sam is a colorist wizard. She spends the time needed to know exactly what you're looking for and nails it every time. It doesn't hurt that the space is super cute and both ladies are so easy to be around."
Kelly P. noted, "Kayla is the best! My hair has never looked better and she is super flexible with my schedule."
Halo + Salt Salon is open from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday. (It's closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.)
Bar à Vin 1855
259 Newbury St.
Next is Bar à vin 1855, a wine bar and French spot.
This new business specializes in modern, seasonal dishes and offers more than 250 French wines. Menu items range from a whole rack of lamb to braised beef with mushrooms and aged parmesan to grilled scallop skewers. For dessert, try the apple tart with vanilla ice cream or the poached pear in a red wine syrup.
With a five-star rating out of seven reviews on Yelp, Bar à vin 1855 has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Betsy H., who reviewed Bar à vin 1855 on April 3, wrote, "This wonderful new addition to Newbury Street makes you feel as if you have stepped out of Boston and into France. Elegant, but not pretentious with an air of casual conversation and uplifting tastes."
R M. noted, "Perfect for a drink, great wine list and a light, relaxed dinner. Menu is diverse, casual, and the rack of lamb is amazing to share."
Bar à vin 1855 is open from 5 p.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.–10 p.m. on Friday, 1:30 p.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday and 1:30 p.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday.
The Oyster Club At The Heritage
79 Park Plaza
The Oyster Club at The Heritage is a spot to score seafood and more.
This new business specializes in New England cuisine. It serves up American seafood classics, as well as a raw bar. From Maine lobster to salt-roasted Wellfleet clams to mussels, this spot hopes to satisfy your seafood cravings.
The Oyster Club at The Heritage currently holds four stars out of six reviews on Yelp, indicating a good response from visitors.
Yelper Jacqueline N., who reviewed The Oyster Club at The Heritage on August 11, wrote, "The patio is huge, and the menu was filled with some great summer lunchtime items like lots of fresh salads, seafood and sandwiches. The burrata and the grilled romaine salads can't be missed; they were fantastic!"
The Oyster Club at The Heritage is open from 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. on Sunday.
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