Boston foodies, brace yourselves for a tantalizing treat as celebrity chef Jason Santos is set to sprinkle his culinary magic in the city's Fort Point neighborhood. According to a tweet from the community's digital whisperer @FortPointer, Santos revealed plans to launch a new venue at the former Oak and Rowan location during a recent gathering of the Fort Point Neighborhood Association (FPNA).
Very exciting news at tonight’s @FPNA_Boston meeting regarding the arrival of a new restaurant at 319 A Street, former home of Oak and Rowan. ❤️ @hiddenboston pic.twitter.com/aoFn5LxK8V
— The Fort Pointer (@FortPointer) November 22, 2023
It appears that the Buttermilk & Bourbon maestro is not just content with his existing gastronomic temples; instead, he's fixing to replicate the success of his Citrus & Salt brand. Right in the heart of Fort Point, Santos would be giving a vibrant touch to 319 A Street, where he intends to leverage the charm and infrastructure of the previous establishment without messing much with the layout, but hey, that's not all folks—an outdoor patio is on the menu, adding a breezy spot for patrons to sip and savor under the open sky. This juicy information was served up by Boston Restaurant Talk, stirring excitement among local diners.
The shuttering of Oak + Rowan last spring left a gaping hole in the district's dining scene, with its five-year legacy being a testament to the industrial-chic area's appetite for upscale eats. Nancy Batista-Caswell, the restaurateur behind the late Oak + Rowan and the thriving Brine in Newburyport, now passes the baton as the Caswell Restaurant Group watches one of its former stars get a spritz and spice overhaul courtesy of Santos.
For Santos, the expansion couldn't seem more organic, with Citrus & Salt's original Back Bay haunt having already curated a loyal following with its Baja-inspired cuisine, bringing the vibrancy and zesty flavors found across Southern California and Mexico to Boston's discerning palate. If the buzz is anything to go by, Fort Pointers can barely wait to swap their parkas for patio dining as Santos' new spot promises to add a slice of warmth to the historic waterfront district. Just imagine swirling a glass of sangria on the patio as the evening's golden hour bathes Fort Point's storied brickwork. It's not just a meal. It's a multisensory promise of escape.
The proposed address for this new culinary venture is nothing other than 321 A Street, marking yet another chapter in Boston's ever-evolving restaurant epic. While an opening date has yet to be etched into our calendars, the mere announcement has already seasoned local conversations with a dash of anticipation and a sprinkle of citrus-infused excitement.
