The space formerly known as Francesca’s Cafe at 564 Tremont Street in the South End abruptly closed last month when the building’s new owner, Fredmund “Freddie” Kiley, is rumored to have pushed out the long time tenant. It is believed that Mr. Kiley would like to have a higher end cafe or restaurant in the space, but the existing space was deemed to be too small.
A South End resident told this blogger that the framed structure recently erected (see the above photo) is meant to expand the commercial space at 564 Tremont Street so it will be more attractive to a new tenant. Clearly Kiley has the midas touch when it comes to working the system here in Boston, because I’ve rarely seen anything approved so quickly in this neighborhood. Although Francesca’s may be missed, I’m more than a little curious to see what may come into this newly expanded space and when it might open.
Know anything about this project? Give me a shout.
BosGuy 
I like the “idea” of Francesca’s…but come on the place has been tired now for years.
The neighborhood is so frigging milquetoast now.
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Another over-priced expensive restaurant…just what we need in the
South End…not!….I will miss Francesca’s…..its sad….the gentrification
of America.
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