Blanchfield agreed that Dado brought a new sense of tranquility to the neighborhood.
“I liked Church Street when it was a little rougher. Dado will certainly fill the void of Rock Bottom, but it can’t really take its place,” he said referring to the crowds the bar drew.
Despite Dado’s focus on tradition, Song said the shop is always trying new things, like fruit smoothies with tea and various sandwiches, pastries, and even sushi.
But tea will always be the heart of her business.
“Tea is so wonderful because of its health benefits. It’s full of antioxidants and things that boost your immune system,” she said.
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—Staff writer Wendy Widman can be reached at widman@fas.harvard.edu.