BLACKLINE Retail Group Announces Opening of Mai Izakaya in the Seaport
(September, 2025; Newton, MA) – BLACKLINE Retail Group is excited to announce the opening of Mai Izakaya, a new French-Japanese dining concept located at 31 Northern Avenue in Boston’s vibrant Seaport District.
Mai blends the lively traditions of a Japanese izakaya with refined French culinary techniques, offering guests an innovative menu that balances playful creativity with timeless flavors. Signature dishes include Japanese Wagyu steak frites, duck risotto, and caviar-topped chicken nuggets—each designed to be shareable, approachable, and unforgettable. The menu is complemented by a dynamic bar program featuring inventive cocktails, premium sake, and a curated wine list, creating an atmosphere that celebrates artistry, culture, and community.
BLACKLINE Retail Group was honored to represent Mai in this transaction, helping bring this distinctive new dining experience to one of Boston’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.
About BLACKLINE Retail Group
Based in Newton, Massachusetts, BLACKLINE Retail Group provides first class retail leasing and brokerage services to Landlords and Tenants throughout New England. BLACKLINE leases over 8 Million Square Feet of premium retail in Lifestyle Centers, Power Centers & Neighborhood Centers and has completed hundreds of retail leasing transactions with Anchor Stores, Restaurants, Junior Anchors, Fashion Tenants and Service Users of all types.
BLACKLINE’S local and regional market knowledge and range of skills include shopping center marketing, strong local prospecting, retail lease negotiating, site planning, and tenant mix advisory services. These skills offer landlords and tenants alike a full picture of the opportunities associated with any site. BLACKLINE helps businesses find their perfect retail space for lease in the New England area. Visit www.blacklinere.com or call 617.553.1820 for more information on retail lease availabilities.
BLACKLINE is a proud member of The Retail Brokers Network “RBN”, a network of nearly 60 independent commercial real estate offices located throughout North America. As a member of the RBN network, BLACKLINE can offer tenants and landlords strong local market intelligence and the extraordinary talent, expertise, and experience of more than 700 leading real estate professionals across the United States.
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