Chris Corey

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Blanchard's, decades-old Allston liquor store, confirms it will close

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Blanchard's has closed its corner at Harvard and Brighton avenues after decades in Allston. TESO Life, a retailer of Asian lifestyle and retail products, is taking over the space, Boston.com reported on Nov. 5.

Updated 5 days ago

Kappy's buys West Roxbury Blanchard's, keeps the manager

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As of September 2026: Closing the Allston flagship and selling West Roxbury

Blanchard's, a Boston liquor name since 1838, is contracting. On Thursday the Boston Licensing Board approved selling the West Roxbury store to rival chain Kappy's: same manager, same operations, new sign.

Updated Sep 24