Newton storefront gets new occupant
November 6, 2012
O-N-E PHOTO BY Heather Blanton
What was once affectionately known as the Artist Cafe, will be known as Blue Moon Tavern come January 2013. The building has been empty for more than a year as the Artist Cafe closed its doors on July 23, 2011. But with a fresh awning out front and new seating inside, Blue Moon Tavern hopes to bring a new casual dining experience to Newton.
Fred Crosby, who helps run the popular Sidewalk Cafe and Bakery with his wife, Lamia, decided to branch out and create a new kind of dining experience. Crosby said he was approached about the building and started working on the new restaurant just a month ago.
“I had looked at the building a long time ago and the building has got a lot of charm to it,” Crosby said.
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