Mida is expanding to another neighborhood this fall!

August 16, 2024 – Boston, MA – Celebrated Boston Chef and Restaurateur Douglass Williams, and business partner, Seth Gerber, announce today they are opening a fourth location of their acclaimed Italian restaurant, MIDA, in The Fenway this October. The new MIDA location at 1391 Boylston Street will further build on the brand’s growing popularity. In preparation for this expansion, DW French, their French brasserie, will have its final service on Sunday, August 18.

“DW French will always hold a special place in our hearts,” said Williams. “At the same time, we are thrilled to bring MIDA to The Fenway and are excited for our local community and the many visitors to the neighborhood to experience MIDA’s menu, which draws inspiration from the various regions of Italy and the simplicity of classic Italian cooking.”

Gerber added, “The enthusiastic response to MIDA’s handcrafted Italian cuisine made it clear that this is the ideal fit for The Fenway. We’re excited to bring MIDA to such a vibrant and rapidly evolving community.”

MIDA, known for its scratch-made pastas and Italian influenced neighborhood dining, has established itself with locations in Boston’s South End, Newton and East Boston. Soon it will expand to The Fenway. MIDA’s menu focuses on the many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using the freshest seasonal ingredients.  Stay tuned for more exciting details about MIDA’s Fenway location, including its innovative design, tempting menus, and more.

About Chef Douglass Williams
Chef and Restaurateur Douglass Williams, celebrated in Boston and beyond, masterfully blends his global culinary experiences in New York and beyond, with his distinguished eateries in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. As the visionary behind his beloved award-winning restaurant, MIDA, located in Boston’s South End, Newton, and East Boston, Williams has consistently showcased his adeptness in crafting Italian culinary traditions. Adding to his remarkable repertoire is APIZZA, Williams’ ode to New Haven style pizza, at Boston’s Hub Hall.  His latest venture, DW French, opened in The Fenway in Boston in October, 2023, and quickly won praise for its classic French brasserie fare. The restaurant will transition into MIDA’s fourth location in October 2024. Earning esteemed accolades such as Food & Wine’s “Best New Chef” in 2020 and a prestigious James Beard “OUTSTANDING CHEF” nomination in 2022, Williams continues to redefine and elevate America’s  culinary scene.