South End gossip: DAVIDsTEA

FINALLY!!! a vacant commercial space on Tremont Street that won’t be a bank!  DAVIDsTEA, a specialty retailer of loose leaf tea, tea related merchandise has signed a letter of intent to lease the storefront at 661 Tremont Street (formerly Aida’s Bridal Shop).

The Canadian retail shop with more than 40 locations would like to open its third American store here in the South End.  Although the majority of their business is retail, sale of tea by the cup will be available.  Sadly, no food is anticipated to be sold at this location.

Early next month, on October 3rd, representatives from DAVIDsTEA will make a presentation describing their plans for 661 Tremont Street. Let’s hope that they are given the green light and can open soon.