Flat Top Johnny’s Pool Hall Could Reopen in Boston’s Allston Neighborhood | Eater Boston

"Once a popular Kendall Square pool hall and burger joint that closed last August due to the pandemic, the owner John Adams has signed a lease to reopen in Lower Allston near Trader Joe’s and is pursuing a liquor license (including an offer to purchase an existing one) along with community approval after a well-received preliminary meeting with the Allston Civic Association. The new spot will be built out from scratch—because the original equipment couldn't be stored—and will feature all-new gear, eight to ten pool tables, pinball machines, an outdoor patio, a comfort-food-and-burgers menu, and a full liquor license. Adams aims to recreate the laid-back, welcoming atmosphere he ran for nearly three decades in Kendall Square, will staff the operation with former employees, and plans to host fundraisers and otherwise give back to the neighborhood; he expects buildout and licensing to take six to eight months, targeting a return in early 2022." - Terrence Doyle