Babo and Revive + Replenish

New-model grocery-delis

by M.B. Lewis

posted 3/18/2013

While fast-sprouting housing towers transform the downtown skyline, a pair of stylish new-model grocery-delis have emerged to serve cosmopolitan downtown residents. In contrast to the late White Market on William--a friendly but fusty place that stocked generic snacks and home-cooking basics--both Babo and Revive + Replenish specialize in inventive prepared foods. Both are spinoffs from State Street restaurants (Sava's and the Red Hawk, respectively); both have good locally roasted coffee (Ugly Mug at Babo's, Mighty Good at R + R); and both

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