Original Concepts, National Brands & Exciting Pop-Ups Deliver Variety and Convenience Including Famed Boston Restauranteur Frank McClelland
Assembly Row, Somerville’s dynamic mixed-use neighborhood, today announced seven new tenant leases, many of which will open this year. The property continues to deliver new brands, local, original concepts and exciting pop-ups for shoppers, visitors, residents, and local workers alike. Famed restauranteur Frank McClelland is bringing a second FRANK location to Assembly Row, which is expected to open later this fall adjacent to The Row Hotel. Boston-based artist Giovanni DeCunto recently launched a new pop-up gallery showcasing his expressionist works and Clover Food Lab brings a vegetarian offering to the Row. Additionally, Night Shift Brewing’s Owl’s Nest beer garden returns alongside the brand-new Volo Beach from Volo Sports that will offer beach volleyball, pickleball and more.
WHAT’S NEW?
Retailers:
- Clover Food Lab – vegetarian fast-casual restaurant
- FRANK – farm to table meals
- IT’SUGAR – one of the world’s largest candy “retailtainers”
- Giovanni DeCunto Art Gallery – contemporary paintings by a local, global expressionist
- Style Snoop – fashion & trends
- Pandora – collectible jewelry
- PNC Bank
Seasonal Activations:
- Night Shift Brewing – Owl’s Nest beer garden
- Volo Beach – “beach” volleyball, pickleball, etc.
“This new crop of tenants brings fresh concepts and diversity to Assembly Row, including our first vegetarian restaurant and a highly anticipated restaurant from Frank McClelland,” said David Middleton, general manager for Federal Realty at Assembly Row. “Our goal is to surprise and delight our guests with both permanent and pop-up experiences and there are many more in the pipeline for this year.”
Recent openings include Parla XXI, a speakeasy-inspired eatery offering Italian small plates & custom cocktails, French pastries from Le Macaron, boutique offerings from Style Snoop and soon-to-come services for furry friends at Bond Vet. Still ahead, anticipated openings include varied dining experiences from Civility Social House, An Nam, Tatte Bakery & Café and Tribos Peri Peri.
Miscela, Assembly Row’s new 500-unit luxury apartment community, is currently leasing and just unveiled its new poolside and roof deck experience for the summer.
For retail leasing information, please contact Liz Ryan, Vice President of Leasing at lryan@federalrealty.com or 617.684-1508. For residential leasing, visit Miscela to schedule a tour.
About Assembly Row:
Assembly Row is one of Greater Boston’s fastest growing neighborhood destinations. Conveniently located along I-93 and with direct access to Downtown Boston via the Orange Line and its dedicated MBTA station, Assembly Row is a dynamic neighborhood that offers first-class working, living, shopping, entertainment, and dining experiences. With Phase III near completion, Assembly Row boasts over one million square feet of office space, 1,500 residential units, a 158-key hotel, and over 500k square feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment. When fully built across 40 acres along the Mystic River, the Assembly Row neighborhood will feature a total of 635,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 2.0 million square feet of office space, and 1,800 residences.
Assembly Row currently offers more than 40 national brands, including Sephora, Warby Parker, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, and J. Crew Factory. Entertainment options include the 12-screen AMC Assembly Row 12 and IMAX, the only LEGOLAND Discovery Center in New England and Lucky Strike Social. More than a dozen eateries line the Riverfront Park and streets, including Shake Shack, sweetgreen, Legal On The Mystic, Earl’s Kitchen + Bar, Tony C’s, River Bar, The Smoke Shop and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. For more information please visit AssemblyRow.com.
About Federal Realty
Federal Realty is a recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality retail-based properties located primarily in major coastal markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston as well as San Francisco and Los Angeles. Founded in 1962, Federal Realty’s mission is to deliver long-term, sustainable growth through investing in communities where retail demand exceeds supply. Its expertise includes creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. These unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining, living and working provide a destination experience valued by their respective communities. Federal Realty’s 106 properties include approximately 3,100 tenants, in 25 million square feet, and approximately 3,200 residential units.
Federal Realty has increased its quarterly dividends to its shareholders for 54 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. Federal Realty is an S&P 500 index member and its shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol FRT. For additional information about Federal Realty and its properties, visit www.federalrealty.com.
