Boston Restaurant Talk

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Blaze Pizza in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood Has Closed

Another Boston-area location of a group of pizza restaurants formerly based in California and now headquartered in Georgia has shut down, and now only one remains in the region.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Blaze Pizza in the Fenway section of Boston is no longer in business and has its windows papered over, with a check on the website seeming to confirm this, saying that it is now closed. The chain of pizzerias once had locations in the Theatre District, by Boston University, and in Burlington, but the only one still operating is at One Canal Park in East Cambridge (another can be found in Nashua, NH).

Blaze Pizza first started out in 2012, with investors early on including Tom Werner, Maria Shriver, and LeBron James.

The address for the now-closed location of Blaze Pizza in the Fenway was 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for Blaze can be found at https://www.blazepizza.com/

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Amelia's Taqueria in Brighton's Cleveland Circle Area Has Closed

Last week, it was reported that a location of a local group of Mexican restaurants had closed, and now we have learned that another location not too far away from that one has shut down as well.

According to a source, Amelia's Taqueria in Brighton is no longer in business, with a check on the website for the business confirming that the Cleveland Circle location has been removed from the site. This comes on the heels of the Allston outlet shuttering, which means that the only locations remaining are by Berklee College in the Fenway/Back Bay area and at Assembly Row in Somerville.

The address for the now-closed Amelia's Taqueria in Cleveland Circle was 1936 Beacon Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the two remaining locations is at https://www.ameliastaqueria.com/

[Earlier Article]
Amelia's Taqueria in Allston Has Closed

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Smith & Wollensky in Burlington Has Closed

A group of steakhouses headquartered in Boston has closed one of its suburban locations.

According to a source, Smith & Wollensky in Burlington is no longer in business, with a check on the website confirming this, saying that it is now "permanently closed. A MassLive article indicates that the restaurant shuttered over the weekend, with a spokesperson saying in the article that "The closure follows a successful and strategic buyout of the restaurant's remaining lease terms....The iconic premises are slated for conversion into a premier, high-end retail flagship, marking a new chapter for the local real estate landscape and an end to the building’s restaurant beginnings."

The Burlington location of Smith & Wollensky first opened in 2023; locations of the steakhouse remain in operation locally in Boston and Wellesley. (The headquarters for The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group can be found in the Seaport District.)

The address for the now-closed location of Smith & Wollensky in Burlington was 92 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for its other locations is at https://www.smithandwollensky.com/

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Union Square Donuts to Open at Derby Street Shops in Hingham

A growing local group of donut shops will be expanding once again, and this will be its first location south of Boston.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Union Square Donuts is planning to open in Hingham sometime this summer, moving into a space at the Derby Street Shops just off Route 3. Once it opens, the new location will join others in Somerville, Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, and Lynnfield, and it will offer donuts, coffee, tea, cinnamon rolls, and more.

The website for Union Square Donuts--which started out in Somerville in 2012--can be found at https://www.unionsquaredonuts.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending May 17, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between May 11, 2026, and May 17, 2026.

Essex County Brewing Company Opens Taproom at Alfalfa Farms in Topsfield
A North Shore beermaker has opened a taproom within an historic space.
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Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Boston's Downtown Crossing Has Closed
A restaurant and bar in the heart of Boston known in part for its live music and nightlife has shut down after 15 years in business.
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Amelia's Taqueria in Allston Has Closed
A location of a local group of Mexican restaurants that reopened last year after being shuttered for well over two years due to a fire has closed permanently.
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Alice & Monarch Open in Kendall Square
A dual-concept spot is now up and running in Cambridge.
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Daiquiris & Daisies at High Street Place in Downtown Boston Is Closed
A cocktail bar that was located within a Boston food hall has shut down.
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Friday, May 15, 2026

Presto Pasta Opens in Boston's North End

A new concept that focuses on takeout pasta dishes has come to the North End of Boston.

According to its Instagram page, Presto Pasta is now open on Richmond Street, being a takeout window located within AquaPazza and being part of DePasquale Ventures which operates such places as AquaPazza, Bricco, Il Panino, Mare, Assaggio, and Umbria. The new business sells pasta to go with customizable house-made pasta meals where customers choose a pasta, sauce, meat, veggies, etc.

The address for Presto Pasta is 135 Richmond Street, Boston, MA, 02109. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/prestopastanorthend/

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