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The Tufts Daily’s 2019 account caught NESH at an in-between moment: the acting mayor had approved a host-community agreement for the proposal at 378–380 Highland Avenue, but city licensing, a building permit and state approval still lay ahead. The paper placed the proposed storefront between Tenóch Mexican and Opa Greek Yeeros. Patch then reported that Somerville’s Licensing Commission approved the planned shop that November, with by-appointment-only retail specified for its first six months of business. The state record adds the next dated milestone: provisional licensure on January 20, 2022. Together, the documents show a proposal advancing through several distinct approvals, not a single ceremonial green light.

The Google listing identifies a free parking lot and free street parking, plus wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. It does not identify the restroom or seating as wheelchair accessible. Because listing attributes can change, confirm these details before visiting.

Google Routes supplies three literal benchmarks from NESH. Fenway Park is a 4.28-mile, 97-minute walk or a 5.82-mile, 22-minute traffic-unaware drive. TD Garden is a 3.84-mile, 85-minute walk or a 3.7-mile, 18-minute traffic-unaware drive. South Station is a 4.77-mile, 109-minute walk or a 7.57-mile, 17-minute traffic-unaware drive. The driving estimates do not account for live traffic.