663579 Fri Oct 30 12:47:59 -0700 2009 7 12 Boston Area 0 5143582 This much I know from walking by and peering in the windows, and talking to the contractors: It will open as another pizza/pasta restaurant (snore, unless they can replicate Highland Cafe pizza in all its glory). Renovations appear to be ongoing. They redid the bar with what appears to be granite and I saw a tap for *gasp* Stella Artois (not a bad sign). I am very interested in when and what will be happening in this space! Fri Oct 30 12:47:59 -0700 2009 119167 ginafly 1 5162078 Went by last night and saw the new sign, Ravi's Pasta and Pizzeria.　　Not sure about the name - the place looks great but the name makes me think of a sub shop and not a restaurant. However, name aside, I hope the food will be great as a live just down the street. Fri Nov 06 14:57:08 -0800 2009 5143582 18547 debidokun 2 5163031 The owner also owns Dean's Pastacchia - the pasta wholesaler near Stop and Shop in Somerville/Medford line (near Assembly Square Mall). The pasta that they sell is very good, espcially the RAVIoli's. Sat Nov 07 06:58:56 -0800 2009 5162078 217216 FeastNut2008 2 5167159 Thanks for the info. If they kept the pizza ovens and got the pizza makers back, I will be very very excited. Highland Cafe had the best pizza around, in my opinion...well, not in the same league as Bianchi's in Revere, but definitely very solid pizza. Mon Nov 09 09:35:13 -0800 2009 5162078 119167 ginafly 1 5169600 A month or so ago they had a small sign in the window which stated it was going to be a family run Italian restaurant... maybe they can take Bambino's place... I am hoping it's not just another pizza joint- between Malden/Medford every other store front is a pizza joint! Tue Nov 10 06:22:50 -0800 2009 5143582 12606 MeffaBabe 2 5185541 Yes, but Highland Cafe was a sit-down place with many non-pizza offerings (as I think this new place will be). And also, it was really GOOD pizza. Mostly in Malden I've just found "eh" pizza. Mon Nov 16 09:29:55 -0800 2009 5169600 119167 ginafly 3 5185712 Yes, Highland made a good pizza -- the rest of the food was so-so. The waitresses were great. The drinks were cheap. Even if they bring back the pizza and waitresses, something tells me the drinks won't be as cheap. Mon Nov 16 10:17:33 -0800 2009 5185541 56815 pemma 1 5202258 I heard it's open! Anyone been? Mon Nov 23 08:58:09 -0800 2009 5143582 119167 ginafly