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Boston & New England  + Boston  + Hospitality  |  May 31, 2023
Emily Fu
By: Emily Fu

Modern-Day Supper Club, Grace by Nia, Comes to Seaport 

Grace by Nia, a modern-day supper club, has opened up in the Seaport District. Launched by Nia Grace, owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen, and Ed Kane and Randy Greenstein, owners of Big Night Entertainment Group, aim to bring a new dining and entertainment experience to the area.  

Eastern Bank provided financing for the leasehold improvements of the 5,000-square-foot space, supporting the build-out of the restaurant and live entertainment venue. The partnership is committed to diversity and innovation, with Nia Grace being one of the first women of color to open a hospitality business in the Seaport. Eastern Bank’s commercial banking team, including Greg Buscone, Brendan O’Neill, and Ian Willard, played a pivotal role in advising and supporting the project.  

“We are proud to support these leading entrepreneurs as they break down barriers and bring greater diversity, inclusivity and vibrancy to this area of Boston,” said Bob Rivers, CEO and chair of the board of Eastern Bank.  

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Emily Fu is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, where she covers the east coast markets, including New York, Boston & New England, and DC & Mid-Atlantic markets. She produces daily news stories as well as longer-form content, ranging from Q&As to thought-leadership pieces. She also writes feature stories for Connect Money. With previous stints at Reuters, Seeking Alpha, and Commercial Observer, Emily has covered the finance side of the commercial real estate industry, technology, media, telecom (TMT), and fashion. She attended the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and currently resides in Manhattan.
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