The Turing Tavern in Cambridge's Inman Square Has Closed; Urban Hearth to Take Over the Space

A restaurant and bar in Cambridge has shuttered after being in business for a bit more than two years, and as hinted at in an earlier article, an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant will be moving into the space.

According to an X post from @BrianMinghella, The Turing Tavern in Inman Square is no longer in business, with a photo showing a "permanently closed" notice out front at the Cambridge Avenue space. The website for the place confirms what was heard in October, that Urban Hearth in North Cambridge is indeed taking over the space, apparently in early 2026, based on the Urban Hearth website which mentions a final New Year's Eve in its Mass. Ave. space.

The Turing Tavern first opened in September of 2023, taking over the space where The Drifter's Tale had been, and before that, a location of Bukowski's.

The address for the now-closed Turing Tavern was 1281 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

[Earlier Article]
Urban Hearth in North Cambridge to Move to New Space in Inman Square

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Crudo in Boston's North End Has Closed

An Asian restaurant in the North End of Boston has shut down.

According to a source, Crudo on Salem Street is no longer in business, with our source hearing that a Japanese dining spot may be taking over the space, though we have not been able to confirm this as of yet. Crudo first opened in 2015 where Pulcinella Mozzarella Bar and Ristorante had once been, being a two-level restaurant that featured Pan-Asian fare including sushi, small plates, and entrees such as teriyaki, yaki udon, and pad thai.

The address for the now-closed Crudo in the North End was 78 Salem Street, Boston, MA, 02113.

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Sparrell's Roadside Kitchen Opens Above Cheever Tavern in Norwell Center

A new takeout spot has opened in the southern suburbs of Boston, and it sits above an upscale tavern with an ownership connection.

According to its Instagram page, Sparrell's Roadside Kitchen is now up and running in Norwell Center, and a source tells us that it has been opened by the team behind Cheever Tavern which is underneath the store. The new shop (which appears to be going through a soft opening) is offers such to-go items as gourmet pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and sushi.

Cheever Tavern first opened in 2020, focusing on classic American and New American fare along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for Sparrell's Roadside Kitchen is 690 Main Street, Norwell, MA, 02061. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sparrellsnorwell

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Jozour Cafe Opens in Braintree

A brand new cafe has debuted in the southern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Jozour Cafe is now open in Braintree, moving into a space on Washington Street on the southern edge of Braintree Square (a short distance south of the Route 3 intersection). The new spot offers pastries, baked goods, coffee, matcha, and more, with its website saying that it will be posting a full menu soon.

The address for Jozour Cafe is 391 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. Its website can be found at https://www.jozourcafe.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/jozourcafe

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Maria Forno Plans to Open in the Former Taranta Space in Boston's North End

A new dining spot is looking to open in the North End of Boston, and it would be taking over the space where an award-winning restaurant had once been.

According to a message sent from Adam Castiglioni of @conciergeboston.bsky.social on Bluesky, a meeting notice has been posted at the former Taranta space on Hanover street saying that Dolvero LLC is planning to open a sit-down restaurant serving all-day breakfast and pizza. An Abutters Meeting notice within the City of Boston website mentions this as well while also saying that the name of the place would apparently be Maria Forno, though because it is early in the approval process, the name could just be a placeholder so it isn't sure whether this will be the official name if the plans are given the green light. The only other information at this point in time is that the proposed dining spot could have hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM (though it is possible the 2:00 AM closing time was supposed to be listed as 2:00 PM instead) and that it would have seating for 70 and it seeks a common victualler license with no alcohol served.

Taranta closed in the summer of 2020 after approximately 20 years in business, with the Peruvian-Italian restaurant receiving accolades from such publications as The Boston Globe, Zagat, and Boston Magazine along with receiving Boston's "Green Business Award."

The address for the proposed Maria Forno in the North End is 210 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, 02113.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending November 30, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between November 24, 2025, and November 30, 2025.

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Hamersley's Pantry to Open in South Boston
A food market that has a very familiar name is on its way to Southie.
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Gangnam Spice Opens in Jamaica Plain
A brand new Korean street food spot has debuted in a Boston neighborhood.
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Agavero Guac & Margs Opens in South Boston
A brand new Mexican restaurant has come to Southie.
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Earnest Drinks in Kendall Square Has Closed
A combination cafe/bar/ice cream shop in Cambridge has shut down, though a Somerville ice cream shop that is under the same ownership remains in operation.
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Eastern Edge Food Hall to Open in Kendall Square
A new food hall is on its way to Cambridge.
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