Barth Anderson was among an early wave of new food entrepreneurs in the Seaport District when he opened Barrington Coffee Roasting Company last year, gambling that as the economy slowly improved the nascent neighborhood would eventually turn into a full-blown community with an active social scene.
But even he’s surprised at the speed with which the Seaport is filling in. In the next few months, another wave of restaurants and entertainment options is scheduled to open in the Seaport District, seemingly racing the developers who are rushing to fill in the area’s empty lots with office buildings and residential towers.
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Just a note that most locations mentioned in this article are in Fort Point, not the Seaport. The two areas are distinct, although neighboring, areas of South Boston. Barrington's, Flour, Sportello, Drink, Menton, Bees Knees, Tavern Road, Blue Dragon, and the planned French bistro are all in Fort Point. Liberty Wharf is in the Seaport. Looking forward to more dining options here in Fort Point!
My initial response is to wonder whether there are enough upscale people in that area to support that many eateries. It seems like overbuilding, but maybe I'm wrong.