The First Printer

The first printer in British North America, Stephen Daye (1594 – 1668), emigrated to Cambridge, MA in 1638.  He printed the Bay Psalm Book, the first book published in the American colonies.

This picture is a plaque that was found in the basement of 15 Dunster St. Cambridge, MA.  It inspired the name of the restaurant called The First Printer, which is located at the same address.

The restaurant opened last week.

Here is an article about the restaurant featured on ThrillList. 

My brother, Ryan Shea Paré designed the extensive project, which was comprised of remodeling the space that was previously half ice cream store and half shoe store. He was also the on-site project manager.

The lighting is industrial style lights that Ryan found and restored himself. During construction they uncovered a floor mosaic several layers down, underneath the hard-wood floor and a couple sub-floors.  They fully restored it and it looks beautiful.

They walls are covered with framed original newspapers and political cartoons from the mid 1600's through the 1800's.

The space, several generations before, was home to a bank.  The vault has been converted into seating and can be used for small private parties.

In addition to looking awesome, the food is great.

At least that's what I hear. I have not been there yet because I'm at school in Utah and have not been back yet.  But I'll be there soon.

Here is the webpage and the Facebook page. Check out a couple more pictures. And give it a like if you want.

Swing by the restaurant the next time you are in Cambridge.

(Photos borrowed from ThrillList by William Home)