Chestnut Hill to add 3 restaurants

The Mall at Chestnut Hill wants to expand its footprint so it can fit in three new restaurants and spiff up the front of the upscale shopping center.

Owner Simon Property Group's plans come amid a flurry of competing Route 9 retail developments taking shape around the mall.

"They're looking for flexibility to turn some retail space to restaurant space and slightly bump out the facade for these new potential tenants," said Alexandra Ananth, a Newton senior city planner. "It's sort of in response to improving their visibility on Route 9."

A spokesman for Simon acknowledged it wanted to add some "great restaurants to the dining mix" but declined further comment. Plans filed with the city show space for patio seating, a relocated mall road and new signs.

Newton Mayor Setti Warren said he's excited about the expansion but wants to ensure residents' and city officials' input guides the permitting process.

"There's also questions about parking on the site that need to be answered," said Warren, who called infrastructure improvements and other projects on Route 9 "transformative."

Directly across from the mall, a Wegmans grocery store will anchor Chestnut Hill Square, a 340,000-square-foot retail, restaurant, residential and medical office project.

Adjacent to the mall, the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center is expanding to 406,000 square feet, and Bernard's Gourmet Asian Cuisine is relocating there from the mall. Other new tenants include Del Frisco's Grille, Davio's Cucina and Shake Shack.

The nearby Atrium Mall, recently sold by Simon, is being converted into medical offices with some retail.

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