Faye Goldman, who’d worked at the recently closed Peets in Newton Center for nearly a decade approached the owners of the Central gstropub right across the street and convinced them to open a coffee bar, Newton Patch reports.
Alex Nagi who is a partner at the Central restaurant said the folks at the restaurant saw it as an opportunity not only for their business, but as a way to reach out to people from a different demographic and provide a service for Newton Centre. Yes, there is Starbucks and Dunks, but this would be more of a community resource.
All the best, guys, with your efforts – totally support!
Peet’s had a great team and was a perfect spot for many locals, their friends, and families. This vibe needs to be restored – I do not find it anywhere else around.
Village 14, can you please use your vast power and influence to get us a proper cafe in Nonantum Center?
@Yuppie: Actually it would be great if the expanded Moldovia were to try a similar experiment. They have excellent coffee.
I read this last night – Such an inspirational story – She saw an opportunity and followed through and looks like everyone wins.
‘Newton Centre resident Faye Goldman, who’d worked for Pete’s for nearly a decade approached the owners of the Central restaurant right across the street. Her idea? Central would sit empty all day, and be this booming restaurant at night. The coffee shop would be a thriving spot during the morning and afternoon, until the coffee and tea crowd would disperse around dinner time.’
While I’m happy to hear of this, let’s not forget that there is another independent coffee shop in Newton Centre – Galit’s Treats. Although Galit’s is a bit small to be meeting space for the community, they are part of our community and we should support them.