byChae

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Bloom opens in Boston's Seaport with tea by day, cocktails by night

Supplies tea to Bloom

Bloom opened Oct. 6 at 60 Seaport Blvd., a 20-seat bar serving hand-whisked matcha by day and tea-based cocktails at night. It is the first project for which Christian Doan, the food influencer known as Chopstick Murphys, served as creative lead.

Updated Oct 26

byChae secures second Boston license for 222 Newbury Street restaurant

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As of September 2026: Holds Common Victualler and food establishment licenses

Boston has issued byChae two licenses it needs to operate a restaurant at 222 Newbury Street, a prime Back Bay address. The city's food establishment license, dated August 4, permits eating and take-out service. It follows the Licensing Board's Common Victualler approval from July 2.

Updated Sep 14