66 Winchester St, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, 02461-1720, United States
(617) 965-1100
http://www.bostonshowcase.com1913 Max Starr, an immigrant from Russia, founds Boston Showcase Company in Roxbury, MA. The company crafts fine millwork including showcases for department stores, bars for restaurants and cabinetry. Photo: Max Starr, Founder of Boston Showcase Company Harvard University.jpg 1948 Milton Starr, the oldest of MaxÂ’s four sons, takes over as President after MaxÂ’s untimely passing. Jason, the youngest son, graduates from Harvard and establishes the distinguished University as the first food service equipment and supplies account in BSC history, a relationship that still endures. Photo: Harvard University Mister Donut Logo.jpg 1950Â’s The four Starr boys, including Leonard and Erwin, work in the business, while BSC designs and supplies hotels throughout the United States and in parts of South America. BSC also supplies the Mr. Donut chain, which preceded DunkinÂ’ Donuts. Photo: Original Mister Donut logo Pier 4.jpg 1960Â’s As dining out becomes increasingly popular, our customer footprint grows. AnthonyÂ’s Pier 4, which establishes itself as one of the most famous restaurants in the nation, opens in Boston (1963) with the help of BSC, which designed the kitchen and supplied the equipment and smallwares until their closing in 2013. Photo: AnthonyÂ’s Pier 4 in Boston Alan Jack Karen Jason Betty.jpg 1970Â’s JasonÂ’s sons Alan (1973), followed by Jack (1976) enter the business. Both serve as Vice Presidents during their careers. Following an amicable buyout of his brothers, Jason becomes President. Photo: From left, Jack, Betty, Karen, Jason and Alan Starr Royal Sonesta.jpg 1980Â’s Through JasonÂ’s close relationships with prominent hoteliers, Boston Showcase Company works with Embassy Suites, Sonesta Hotels and Guest Quarters on numerous projects. Photo: The Royal Sonesta in Cambridge on the Charles River G23 Steak.jpg 1990Â’s BSC continues working with restaurants and hotels including Grill 23, Top of the Hub, Langham Hotel and Boston Park Plaza. Additionally, BSC expands its footprint as a foodservice equipment contractor for school, hotel, assisted living and office projects. Photo: A perfectly cooked steak at Grill 23 in Boston Boston Convention Center.jpg 2000Â’s BSC completes their largest equipment project ever the Boston Convention Center (2004). Alan becomes the fourth Starr President (2007) while AlanÂ’s son, Andy, joins the business the same year. Photo: Boston Convention Center, courtesy of Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau Jack, Karen, Betty, Alan.jpg 2010Â’s JackÂ’s son, Matt, joins BSC full-time (2011). BSC celebrates 100 years in business (2013) with a party in the showroom. Sales expand rapidly with prominent chains including DavioÂ’s and Newport Restaurant Group as well as projects at Facebook, Amazon and Spotify. BSC launches online ordering and e-commerce (2018) with BostonRestaurantSupply.com. Photo: From left, Jack, Karen, Betty and Alan Starr at our 100-Year Celebration 2020Â’s The decade began with a bang as the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the restaurant and commercial foodservice industry. BSC banded together, retained nearly every employee during the pandemic and came out the other side as strong as ever. In 2023, 4th generation cousins Matt Starr and Andy Starr became President and CEO, respectively, and are leading the company that now has more than 60 employees.
