After a long, 2 year, hibernation… Olive’s is officially open and ready for business. This Charlestown staple is the Flagship restaurant of Todd English. Olive’s was the first stop on Todd’s illustrious career as a chef and restauranteur. Charlestown has been starved of fine dining since a kitchen fire put Olive’s out of business back in 2010. The anticipation, rumors, and speculation on re-opening can now be put to rest. After a careful redesign of the restaurant layout and function, they are now ready for business. The sometimes stuffy atmosphere has been transformed into a welcoming, high class, restaurant/lounge. I spoke with Todd on Monday afternoon and got his thoughts on the changes. He said the redesign is aimed at drawing a young professional crowd, while still providing the fine dining so many desire. The menu will feature new items along side the traditional favorites.

Olive’s will have a positive impact on everyone from real estate brokers, to tourists, to local businesses, home owners, landlords; etcetc. The value this restaurant adds to Charlestown cannot be over-stated.