First Word

by Tom Minervino Jan 7, 2014, 3:59am EST

"Freelance bartender" Nathaniel Meikeljohn has signed a lease for 644 Congress St. in Portland, where he plans to open a cocktail bar named The Jewel Box, reports Portland Food Map. The 960 square foot space most recently housed the Meg Perry Center and is a few doors down from Blue, the bar/cozy live music venue. No word yet on an expected opening date. [PFM]