New Vintage Store Opens + Popular Cafe Chain Makes MA Debut: Business Week

From a popular cafe chain making its Massachusetts debut to a vintage store popping up, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts business news.

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Popular cafe chain makes its Mass. debut

Pura Vida Miami officially opened in Cambridge on Wednesday. The business held a ribbon-cutting at 95 Mount Auburn St.

The eatery offers all-day breakfast, salads, bowls, sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, smoothies, açaí bowls, cold-pressed juices, coffee and tea.

New boutique debuts on the South Shore

George & Dino | Toes, Beads, Vintage opened its doors in downtown Hingham. The boutique was founded by Hingham resident Karin Monfedo.

Longtime Central Mass. fabric outlet closing

Auburn Fabric Outlet, which is a fabric and sewing supply store, will close Dec. 19, the business announced on Friday. Business owners said age and health issues have made it impossible to continue operating.

Julia Child's Cambridge home sells for a whopping $6.5 million

The former home of famous chef Julia Child at 103 Irving St. sold for $6.525 million last Thursday, according to updated MLS listing information. The property was listed for $6.475 million in September, putting the sale price $50,000 above the asking price.

The 6,321-square-foot home includes six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, and was originally built in 1889.

More Massachusetts Business News:

• Popular Neighborhood Cafe Opens Third MA Location
• Milford Manufacturer Recognized As Outstanding Manufacturer for 2026
• Winter Farmers Market Returning To Somerville This Weekend
• 'This Is Our World Cup': Salem Shops Celebrate Record Halloween As Life Returns To Normal
• Stuzzi Chocolate Shop Opens To Hingham
• Beverly Downtown Holiday Stroll Returns For 2026
• Gem Studio Opens First MA Shop At Lynnfield's MarketStreet
• Bon Art Cafe Hiring Ahead of Opening
• Restaurant Foster Serves Up Thanksgiving Feast
• Weymouth Welcomes Back Popular Winter Market
• Brockton Resident Hits The Jackpot With Lottery Win
• Westborough Spa Celebrates 10 Years In Business

Catch Up On Past Business Roundups:

• Discount Retailer Debuts New MA Store
• Large MA Furniture Store To Shutter + Amazon Adding Thousands Of Workers
• Home Retailer Expanding + Popular Cookie Chain Crumbles
• Costco Proposes New Store + Major Retail Chain Closing
• Beloved Burger + Coffee Chain Closing Stores