Sassafras Vegetarian Restaurant Closes in Somerville | Eater Boston

"Located at 688 Broadway in Ball Square, Somerville, I learned that Sassafras (formerly Eat at Jumbo’s) — a restaurant focused on vegetarian, vegan, and sustainable foods — has closed after announcing on its website that it had become financially unsustainable, citing major neighborhood construction and the closure of the Broadway Bridge as contributing factors. The message thanked loyal customers and said the owners were evaluating the future; follow-up Facebook posts mentioned possibilities such as hosting a pop-up in the space or starting a meal delivery service. While operating as Eat at Jumbo’s the pizzeria and sandwich shop had been vegetarian-friendly, and it transitioned to the fully meat-free Sassafras in the summer of 2018, expanding the menu with even more vegan and vegetarian options for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch." - Dana Hatic