Yeanie's Burgers and Social Opens in Dorchester's Savin Hill Neighborhood

A new burger place has come to a Boston neighborhood.

According to a post from Caught in Dot, Yeanie's Burgers and Social is now open in Dorchester, moving into the space in Savin Hill that had been home to Venice Pizza. The post mentions that the new eatery offers smash burgers, fries, and milkshakes, while the menu for the place also shows wings and vegan patties as well.

Venice Pizza first opened more than 40 years ago, closing in 2019 before reopening two years later; the place shut down permanently last year.

The address for Yeanie's Burgers and Social is 39 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125. Its website can be found at https://www.yeanies.com/

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Dizin Fruttiberri in Watertown Has Closed

A shop west of Boston that featured Persian ice cream has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dizin Fruttiberri in Watertown is no longer in operation, with the social media for the Mt Auburn Street store indicating that its last day was Wednesday, October 9. Dizin featured such items as saffron and rose ice cream along with frozen yogurt and sorbet.

The address for the now-closed Dizin Fruttiberri was 127 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA, 02472.

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Thornton's Fenway Grille in Boston Has Closed

A neighborhood restaurant and bar popular with both locals and sports fans has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Thornton's Fenway Grille is no longer in business, with social media posts from the Peterborough Street spot indicating that its last day in operation was yesterday. Thornton's first opened approximately 33 years ago, being known in part as a place to go before/after Red Sox games while serving breakfast and brunch items, classic American fare, and beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for the now-closed Thornton's Fenway Grille was 100 Peterborough Street, Boston, MA, 02215.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending October 13

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between October 7 and October 13.

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The Skinny Pancake Is Opening at Northshore Mall in Peabody
A Vermont-based group of dining spots known in part for their crepes will be opening their first outlet in the Greater Boston area.
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Kismet Opens in Cambridge's Huron Village
A local bread maker based in Cambridge has opened its very own cafe.
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Barbara Lynch to Close Her Two Remaining Restaurants -- No. 9 Park in Boston's Beacon Hill and B&G Oysters in the South End
One of the best-known chefs/restaurateurs in the local area is shutting down her last remaining restaurants.
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Việt Citron in Burlington Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in Somerville
A Vietnamese restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston is expanding to a second location.
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Sapporo Ramen Closing Porter Square, Brookline Locations as It Gets Ready to Open at CanalSide Food Hall
A local group of ramen spots is going through changes, as it has closed one location and will soon close another--though it will open an outlet at a new food hall.
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The Skinny Pancake Is Opening at Northshore Mall in Peabody

A Vermont-based group of dining spots known in part for their crepes will be opening their first outlet in the Greater Boston area.

According to a message sent from @IrishEyesPhoto1 on Twitter/X, The Skinny Pancake is planning to open at Northshore Mall in Peabody, with a photo indicating that it will be moving into the former hop + grind space. Based on the other locations of The Skinny Pancake (which got its start as a cart on Burlington's Church Street Marketplace in 2003), the new location could be serving such items as breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, sweet and savory crepes, smash burgers, poutine, maple milkshakes, coffee, and more.

The website for The Skinny Pancake can be found at https://skinnypancake.com/

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Dario's Ristorante in Fitchburg is Expanding, Opening a Second Location in Concord

The people behind an Italian restaurant in north-central Massachusetts will be opening a new location closer to Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dario's Ristorante in Fitchburg will soon be joined by a second restaurant in Concord, with the post (and photo) indicating that it will take over the space in Concord Depot that had been home to Chang An. Dario's has an ownership connection to another dining spot in Concord--Bandoleros Mexican Grill, whose original location can be found in Devens--as well as Tacos Tequila Mexican Cocina in Fitchburg.

Chang An closed last fall after being in business since 1993.

The address for the upcoming location of Dario's Ristorante in Concord is 10 Concord Crossing, Concord, MA, 01742. The website for Dario's can be found at https://www.dariosbrickoven.com/

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