#Latest news with #AllanRodriguezAxios06-05-2025BusinessAxiosNew No. 9 owners bring gin to Park StreetRestaurateur Allan Rodriguez is taking over the former No. 9 Park space on Beacon Hill. Why it matters: The landmark space was home to Barbara Lynch's famous No. 9 Park for 26 years before closing in late 2024 amid workplace controversies and lawsuits. Driving the news: Rodriguez is turning it into a French-European spot with Boston's first dedicated gin bar. Named "Nine" for the address on Park Street, it's set to open later this month. Zoom in: Chef de cuisine Andrew Simonich, a Lynch protege from No. 9 Park and Menton, leads the kitchen with seasonal tasting menus and more approachable a la carte options.
Axios06-05-2025BusinessAxiosNew No. 9 owners bring gin to Park StreetRestaurateur Allan Rodriguez is taking over the former No. 9 Park space on Beacon Hill. Why it matters: The landmark space was home to Barbara Lynch's famous No. 9 Park for 26 years before closing in late 2024 amid workplace controversies and lawsuits. Driving the news: Rodriguez is turning it into a French-European spot with Boston's first dedicated gin bar. Named "Nine" for the address on Park Street, it's set to open later this month. Zoom in: Chef de cuisine Andrew Simonich, a Lynch protege from No. 9 Park and Menton, leads the kitchen with seasonal tasting menus and more approachable a la carte options.