Sterling's Plans to Open in Boston's Financial District

It looks like a new restaurant and bar may be on its way to the Financial District of Boston.

The Boston Globe is reporting that Sterling's is planning to open on State Street, with the place looking to have a large outdoor patio (120 seats) and a possible closing time of 2:00 AM. The new spot is hoping to purchase a liquor license belonging to Ups N Downs, a bar in the Neponset section of Dorchester that was recently shut down after a violent fight over the winter.

The Boston Licensing Board will make a decision on the license for Sterling's on Thursday.

The address for this proposed restaurant and bar in the Financial District of Boston is: Sterling's, 60 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109.

Thanks to Eater Boston for bringing this to our attention.


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Beachfire Restaurant and Bar in Hull Has Reopened

Last December, we reported that a South Shore restaurant and bar with some of the most spectacular views in the Boston area had closed its doors and was up for sale due at least in part to health issues facing the owner. Now it appears that the person behind the place is doing better, and the place is open once again.

According to its Facebook page, the Beachfire Restaurant and Bar on State Park Road (at the southern end of Nantasket Beach) opened back up late last week, with everything apparently being back in place. The waterfront spot, which first opened in mid-2010 (replacing the Ocean Club), had abruptly closed a little before Christmas of 2011 and was put on the market for $1.5 million.

The Beachfire Restaurant and Bar features mostly a mix of seafood, classic American dishes, and pub grub.

The address for this reopened restaurant and bar at Nantasket Beach in Hull is: Beachfire Restaurant and Bar, 42 State Park Road, Hull, MA 02045.

[Earlier Article]
Beachfire Restaurant and Bar in Hull Closes, Goes Up for Sale


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Gerard Farm in Framingham to Open Once Again

A popular lunch spot in Framingham that closed in late 2010 after being in business for 80 years is going to be opening back up.

The MetroWest Daily news is reporting that Gerard Farm on Water Street will soon open once again, as the place known for its turkey sandwiches has decided that the roadwork project in the area that caused it to close is now complete. It appears that few, if any changes will come to the spot, which features salads, home-style dinners, frozen pre-made meals, and ice cream in addition to its signature sandwiches.

Gerard Farm first opened back in 1931.

The address for this soon-to-reopen eatery in Framingham is: Gerard Farm,  449 Water Street, Framingham, MA, 01701.


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Pinkberry Opens in North Beverly

A chain of frozen yogurt shops that has been expanding through the Boston area over the past couple of years is opening its first North Shore location.

According to a flyer supplied by CBH Communications (via Facebook), Pinkberry is having a grand opening this evening in North Beverly, with free yogurt being served from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at its new Enon Street (Route 1A) location. This is the seventh location to open in the Boston area, with other shops being found in Boston's Back Bay (2 of them), Cambridge's Harvard Square, Braintree, Hingham, and Wellesley.

Pinkberry features an array of different frozen yogurts, including chocolate, mango, and green tea, along with a variety of different toppings. Smoothies and fruit parfaits are also offered.

The address for the new Pinkberry in North Beverly is: Pinkberry, 23 Enon Street, Beverly, MA, 01915. The website for the Pinkberry chain can be found at http://www.pinkberry.com/


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Gari Japanese Fusion Opens in Needham

The folks behind a Japanese restaurant in Brookline have just opened a second location in Needham.

According to their Facebook page, Gari Japanese Fusion is now open on Great Plain Avenue in the center of town, joining its other location on Harvard Street just south of Brookline's Coolidge Corner. Based on the menu at the Brookline restaurant, expect the new location in Needham to have both small plates and large dishes, along with soups, salads, sushi, and sashimi.

The original Gari in Brookline first opened in the winter of 2007.

The address for this new Japanese spot in Needham is: Gari Japanese Fusion, 1019 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492.


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Kirby's Kitchen in Everett Has Closed

A week after we reported that a combination restaurant/market in Everett was going to revert back to its original concept due to what appeared to be struggles based on the economy and/or its location, it now looks like the place is closing.

According to a note on their Facebook page, Kirby's Kitchen on Broadway is now shuttered, with the post stating the following: "We'd like to thank all of our customers, from the bottom of our hearts, for your patronage!" The note goes on to say that the folks behind the eatery could be opening a new place at some point, as they are "stepping back and re-thinking our Business Strategy," finishing up by stating that "Hopefully we'll be back again soon."

Kirby's Kitchen first opened in January of this year, with the place being run by Bob Botchie from Myers + Chang on Washington Street in Boston's South End.

The address for this restaurant and market in Everett was: Kirby's Kitchen, 440 Broadway, Everett, MA, 02149.


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