Bottega Cannuccia Secures Boston Liquor License
The Boston Licensing Board approved an all-alcohol license for the new Fields Corner restaurant.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Dining Out
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Bottega Cannuccia has received approval from the Boston Licensing Board for an all-alcohol liquor license. The establishment will be located at 1448 Dorchester Ave. in the space formerly occupied by Home.stead Cafe.
Why it matters
The board issued the license with a specific restriction to the 02122 ZIP code, ensuring the permit remains tied to the local business community. Should the restaurant close, the owners must return the license to the board.
The new restaurant is situated at 1448 Dorchester Ave., which is located 0.75 miles away from the owners' existing establishment at 1739 Dorchester Ave. The license remains strictly confined to the 02122 ZIP code area.
The players
Boston Licensing Board
This municipal regulatory body oversees the issuance and management of liquor, entertainment, and victualler licenses for businesses operating within Boston.
Stefano Quaresima
He is a restaurant owner who manages business operations alongside his partner, Tsedenia Kiros.
Tsedenia Kiros
She serves as a co-operator of the new restaurant venture in Fields Corner.
The details
Operated by Stefano Quaresima and Tsedenia Kiros, Bottega Cannuccia will function as a French cafe-style restaurant. The business model features a transition from a morning bakery to an afternoon teahouse and finally to an evening service offering wine and small plates.
Timeline
The owners first opened Via Cannuccia in 2023.
The Boston Licensing Board held a hearing regarding the application on October 28, 2026.
The board officially approved the liquor license on October 29, 2026.
Culture Shift
This development highlights the city's ongoing effort to manage hyper-local commercial growth through restricted licensing ordinances. These policies reflect a shift toward preventing the over-saturation of alcohol-serving venues in specific residential neighborhoods.
Residents in Fields Corner can expect a new dining option that spans the morning to evening hours, bringing a French-style cafe atmosphere to the neighborhood. The restaurant is set to occupy the previously vacant site of the Home.stead Cafe.
The takeaway
The successful application process shows how local business owners can adapt space through specific municipal permitting pathways. Residents should look for the transformation of the former cafe space as the owners prepare the facility for its new multi-service format.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Universal Hub.
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