Boston Restaurant Talk

Friday, January 23, 2026

Marzae Cellar + Provisions to Open at Boston Public Market

The people behind a suburban winery that is the only natural winery in Massachusetts will be bringing a tasting room to downtown Boston.

According to multiple sources, Marzae Cellar + Provisions is going to be opening at Boston Public Market, with an Instagram post from BPM saying that it "will bring a vibrant new tasting room to the Market—featuring natural wines, aperitifs, non-alcoholic beverages, and seasonal food rooted in New England's agricultural traditions" while the Instagram page for the Acton-based Marzae mentions that "Whether you're stopping by for a casual glass of wine after work or joining us for an intimate, chef-driven dinner at the 'Kitchen Counter,' we look forward to welcoming you into the Marzae family at our new space." Marzae also says that the new concept will have farm-to-table bites and seasonal tasting menus, a shop with New England provisions, sustainable wine on draft, and non-alcoholic options. If all goes as planned, Marzae Cellar + Provisions will open sometime this spring.

Husband-and-wife team Eliot Martin and Kate Lucai opened Marzae in 2023, with the facility being hidden away in an industrial park off Route 62. Its website can be found at https://www.marzaewine.com/

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway Is Not Closing After All

Earlier this month, it was looking like a Boston food hall would be saying farewell this week, but now we have learned that it has been saved at the last minute.

Based on what a source told us earlier today along with a subsequent article from The Boston Globe, Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway will remain open, as a new operator will be managing the food hall. The article mentions that local real estate developer Samuels and Associates will be entering a partnership with Alexandria Real Estate Equities (owner of 401 Park) to oversee Time Out Market, and both the name and the vendors will remain as is.

A week ago Tuesday, it was announced that vendors were told that Time Out Market--which debuted in 2019 would be closing after business hours on Thursday, January 23.

[Earlier Article]
Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway Is Closing

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Cafe Luna in Cambridge to Open Another Location in the Kendall Square Area

A cafe on the outer edge of Kendall Square in Cambridge that is known for its all-day breakfasts is going to be joined by another location not all that far away.

According to a source who told us a few weeks ago, the people behind Cafe Luna on Main Street are planning to open another Cafe Luna on Third Street, with What Now Boston confirming this and saying that the new location will be much larger and will include two private dining areas along with a seasonal outdoor patio--and in addition to breakfast and lunch, it will also be offering dinner service soon after it debuts. Cafe Luna had originally been at the corner of Mass. Ave. and Main Street on the eastern edge of Central Square, but it moved a few blocks east to Main Street. (There is also a Little Luna on Binney Street.)

The address for the upcoming second location of Cafe Luna is 350 Third Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for the business is at https://www.cafeluna-centralsq.com/

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The Pearl at South Bay in Dorchester Is Closing; the Boston Landing Location Will Remain Open

A pair of seafood restaurants will soon be down to one location.

According to a press release, The Pearl at South Bay in Dorchester is shutting down, with the note saying the following:

After nearly five years of operations, [owner] Mika Winder will officially close its doors on Sunday, January 25, to focus efforts on its sister location, The Pearl Boston Landing, located at 67 Guest Street in Brighton, made possible through the continued partnership and support of New Balance....The Pearl thanks the South Bay and Dorchester community for its support from day one and is filled with optimism for building on The Pearl's reputation as it continues its journey in Brighton.

The South Bay location of The Pearl debuted in the spring of 2021, while the Boston Landing location opened last winter; both locations have been known for their variety of seafood options (including a raw bar) along with beer, wine, and cocktails. The website for the business is at https://www.thepearl-boston.com/

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Knoll Street Tavern Is Slated to Open in Roslindale on January 27

A new pub is on the verge of debuting in a Boston neighborhood after being in the works for approximately a year.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Knoll Street Tavern is planning to open its doors in Roslindale on Tuesday, January 27, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it will be taking over the space on Centre Street that had been home to Kelleher's Bar and Grille. UH states that the new dining and drinking spot will have table seating for 66 along with 30 seats at its bar and it will have a scratch kitchen, with hours being 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM daily.

The space in which Knoll Street Tavern is opening had previously been home to a few watering holes, including Flynn's, Kelly & Whalen's, P.J. Kelleher's, and then Kelleher's Bar and Grille.

The address for Knoll Street Tavern is 1410 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131.

[Earlier Article]
Knoll Street Tavern Plans to Open in the Kelleher's Bar and Grille Space in Roslindale

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Viza Cafe Opens in Jamaica Plain

A new coffee shop has come to Jamaica Plain.

According to a source, Viza Cafe is now open in JP, moving into a space on South Street about midway between Centre Street and the Arborway. Our source mentions that the new spot offers breakfast sandwiches and coffee while an earlier licensing board page stated that the space includes a main room with seating for 14 and a second room with seating for 6.

Tha address for Viza Cafe is 114 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/viza.cafe/

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