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For those with cravings for Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwiches and shakes can’t make it all the way to Framingham, the chain is seeking to open a restaurant about a mile away in the Macy’s parking lot at Natick Mall.

A public hearing kicks off at the Natick Planning Board on Aug. 19 at 7pm. Landscaping, traffic flow, stormwater management, and more are among the tasty morsels set to be discussed.

The applicant proposes construction of a 5,000-plus sq. ft. Chick-Fil-A with a drive-through at the southwest corner of the Macy’s parking area between the retailer and Rte. 9. There are 88 indoor and 16 outdoor seats planned.

On the off chance you didn’t see the paid legal notice for this hearing that ran in a print newspaper, please consider encouraging the town to pay for key legal notices on Natick Report, where people might see them.

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Alma Gaucha Brazilian steakhouse eyes Natick Mall

A Brazilian steakhouse called Alma Gaucha has begun the application process in Natick for an alcohol license to serve booze at a new restaurant at Natick Mall.

Presumably, the restaurant would be located in the nearly 7,000 sq. ft. first floor space near Nordstrom that previously was targeted by a Gatsby’s Chop House, a business that never opened after getting approved for an all-alcohol license from the town. The space includes an outdoor patio.

Alma Gaucha operates restaurants in Boston and Worcester.
 

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Wonder follows Natick opening with Wellesley plans

 
Wonder, the virtual food hall that serves up dishes from multiple restaurants, has filed an application to open a location in Wellesley Square.

A Wonder spokesperson says the company, which has been opening dozens of locations, aims to open in Wellesley next year.

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