Boston Restaurant Talk

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Dandee Donut Factory in Revere Has Closed

The sole Boston-area location of a group of donuts shops with roots in Florida has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dandee Donut Factory in Revere is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the business from over the weekend saying the following:

Bittersweet News from Dandee Donut Factory....After giving it our all serving our loyal customers in Massachusetts, we are closing our Revere location. Thank you to everyone in the Revere community who supported us, enjoyed our fresh donuts, and appreciated our full diner menu. Your smiles and repeat visits meant a lot! The good news? Our donut-making tradition continues strong in South Florida! Come visit us at one of our locations where we've been handcrafting donuts for more than 40 years: • Margate • Deerfield Beach • Pompano Beach (our original location)....See you soon in the sunshine state!

The Revere location of Dandee Donut Factory first opened on Revere Beach Parkway in the early part of 2023; this had apparently been Dandee's second time opening a shop north of Boston, as there had once been a location in Marblehead.

The address for the now-closed location of Dandee Donut Factory in Revere was 1141 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA, 02151. The website for the company is at https://dandeedonuts.com/

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Monday, June 08, 2026

S&S Deli in Cambridge Has Closed

Early last month, it was reported that one of the oldest--and best-known restaurants--in Cambridge was closing, and the dining spot has now officially served its final meal.

According to its website, S&S Deli in Inman Square is now closed, confirming what had been heard earlier that its last day in operation was June 7. The owners of the Cambridge Street restaurant, which first opened in 1919, are planning to retire, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it is possible that a new dining place could be coming to the space at some point, though it doesn't appear that anything has been confirmed as of yet.

S&S Deli was known for such items as cheese blintzes, corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, potato pancakes, chopped liver, knockwurst, and more.

The address for the now-closed S&S Deli was 1334 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

[Earlier Article]
S&S Deli in Cambridge's Inman Square Is Closing

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Car Crashes into School Street Foods in Lynnfield; Building "Uninhabitable"

A popular restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston is closed for the foreseeable future after an early-morning car crash over the weekend.

According to an article from NBC10 Boston, Massachusetts State Police indicate that a driver crashed his car into School Street Foods in Lynnfield sometime after 1:30 on Sunday morning after being seen driving erratically on Route 1 north. The article says that Benjamin Robert Pimental of Lynnfield was allegedly driving under the influence when his car crashed into the dining spot and he was arrested for operating under the influence, failure to stop, negligent operation, and other motor vehicle related charges. A Facebook reel from School Street food indicates that the building is "uninhabitable" and whether the restaurant can reopen is to be determined.

The car crash comes on the heels of a location of School Street Foods in Methuen recently debuting, and that location is open for business.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending June 7, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between June 1, 2026, and June 7, 2026.

Great Marsh Brewing Company in Essex Is Going Up for Auction
It looks like a brewery on the North Shore is ceasing operations.
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Rag's Tavern in Quincy Has Been Sold; Exact Status Unknown
The future of a neighborhood drinking spot south of Boston known in part for its bar pizza appears to be in question.
Full Story

Clover Is Returning; Boston and Cambridge Locations to Reopen This Week
A local restaurant chain featuring vegetarian fare will not be ceasing operations after all.
Full Story

Tipsy Scoop to Open in the South End
A group of boozy ice cream shops with roots in New York City will soon be on its way to Boston.
Full Story

Kostas Pizza & Seafood in Needham Has Closed
A longtime eatery in the western suburbs of Boston that featured pizza along with Greek and Italian fare has shut down.
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Friday, June 05, 2026

Great Marsh Brewing Company in Essex Is Going Up for Auction

It looks like a brewery on the North Shore is ceasing operations.

According to a source, Great Marsh Brewing Company in Essex is going out of business, with a Boston Business Journal article saying that an auction is slated for June 10 from Aaron Posnik & Co. and will include all of its furnishings and equipment. Great Marsh first opened its facility in Essex in 2019, moving into the space where Fortune Palace II had once been and being a brewery, taproom, restaurant, and bar along with a beer garden.

The address for the site of Great Marsh Brewing Company is 99 Main Street, Essex, MA, 01929.

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Rag's Tavern in Quincy Has Been Sold; Exact Status Unknown

The future of a neighborhood drinking spot south of Boston known in part for its bar pizza appears to be in question.

According to a source, Rag's Tavern in Quincy has been sold, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street bar saying, "End of an era!...Friday, June 12...Our last day at Rags as we know it!" A comment from the business within the thread indeed says that "Rags has been sold!!" though it isn't yet known who has purchased it and what will become of the space, so stay tuned for any updates as they come in.

Rag's Tavern, which first opened in 2004, has served South Shore-style bar pizza over the years along with burgers and other sandwich options.

The address for Rag's Tavern is 375 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169.

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