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Columbia Construction completes $1.1 million Back Deck Restaurant

Columbia Construction Company celebrated the completion of the 3,000 s/f Back Deck restaurant, a new "backyard cookout" spot in the Downtown Crossing neighborhood, located at 2 West St. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, along with principal Brad Fredericks and chef Paul Sussman of Back Deck, were present at a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony that welcomed this new eatery to the neighborhood during a block party event held on July 23. As the newest addition to Boston's Downtown Crossing area, Back Deck offers a laid-back, backyard grilling experience to its patrons. Upon visiting, one will experience the warm ambiance of the space, which brings the outdoors inside with such details as exterior carriage lighting and glazed brick throughout the dining room, as well as an open kitchen that invites guests to watch the flame-kicking fun.
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