MEZŌ to Open in the Former Pancho's Taqueria Space in Dedham

A new Mediterranean restaurant is on its way to the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a press release, MEZŌ is planning to open in Dedham on March 2, with the address indicating that it will be moving into the space on High Street that had been home to Pancho's Taqueria. The upcoming 25-seat dining spot will be a modern Mediterranean restaurant that has a "fast-fine" concept where it will be an upscale version of a fast-casual place (including a grab-and-go section), with such options as avgolemono, moussaka, grilled lamb chops, chicken gyros, pork souvlaki, stuffed peppers, roasted lemon potatoes, baklava, and more.

The owner/operator of MEZŌ is George Panagopoulos, who runs the Dedham House of Pizza.

The address for the upcoming MEZŌ is 551 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website will be at https://mezodedham.com/

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Sushi Kingdom to Open in Cambridge

It looks like a new sushi spot is on its way to Cambridge.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, a "coming soon" sign for Sushi Kingdom is now up at a storefront on Mass. Ave., and it appears to be moving into the space between Harvard Square and Central Square where Flame Hot Pot & Sushi had been. No other information can be found on the place other than the fact that the sign says "all you can eat," so as soon as any additional info comes in, we will post an update here.

It appears that the address for Sushi Kingdom will be 1001 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

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Jejes Coffee to Open in Boston's Seaport District

A coffee shop in the western suburbs of Boston will soon be joined by another location by the city's waterfront.

According to a message sent by Adam Castiglioni of @conciergeboston.bsky.social, Jejes Coffee is planning to open in the Seaport District, moving into a space on Harbor Way. Once it opens, the new shop will join another in Wellesley, and based on that location, it will likely be offering a variety of coffee options along with such possible items as hot chocolate, tea, juice, ice cream, and more.

Jejes Coffee first started out back in 2020.

The address for the upcoming location of Jejes Coffee in the Seaport District is 50 Harbor Way, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business is at https://www.jejescoffeehouse.com/

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TBaar in Brookline Has Closed

A New York-based group of shops featuring bubble tea, smoothies, and juices has closed another one of its Boston-area locations.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, TBaar in Brookline is no longer in operation, with a Facebook post from the Beacon Street business saying the following

After almost 10 years, we're sadly saying goodbye to this space. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years and to everyone who has visited us. We're truly grateful for this community. Our Quincy location will remain open, so be sure to visit us there for your favorite drinks and snacks.

Another location of TBaar had been in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood, but that one is also closed as well.

The address for the now-closed TBaar in Brookline was 1038 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.tbaar.com/

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Third Time Together Closes in Brighton, Will Open in the Former Earnest Drinks Space in Cambridge's Kendall Square

A local business known in part for its ice cream that opened in Brighton a few months ago is now closed, but it will be relocating to Cambridge.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Third Time Together closed its store at the Charles River Speedway on Western Avenue last month due to negotiations for a longer-term lease not working out, and now it will open in the space on Binney Street in Kendall Square where Earnest Drinks had been until closing in November. The article mentions that the new location will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while continuing to offer ice cream.

Before debuting in Brighton, Third Time Together had been hoping to open in East Somerville, but that subsequently fell through, leading them to open at the Charles River Speedway instead last September. Founder Nick Ladin-Sienne, had initially brought a temporary location of the place (called Third Time Ice Cream) to Somerville's Bow Market in the fall of 2024.

The address for the upcoming location of Third Time Together in Kendall Square is 399 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142. Its website is at https://www.thirdtimetogether.co/

[Earlier Articles]
Earnest Drinks in Cambridge's Kendall Square Has Closed
Third Time Together Is Opening a Brick-and Mortar Shop at the Charles River Speedway in Brighton

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Si Cara Opens in South Boston

A second location of a restaurant known in part for its pizza has debuted after being in the works for nearly a year.

According to an article from Caught in Southie along with a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Si Cara is now open in South Boston, moving into a space on West Broadway between E Street and F Street. The new location of the dining spot joins its original restaurant on Mass. Ave. in the Central Square section of Cambridge, and it is currently open for dinner only, though lunch and brunch service will eventually be added as well.

Si Cara first opened in Cambridge in 2022, offering canotto-style pizza, which is a variation of Neapolitan pizza that is known for its airy crust.

The address for the new location of Si Cara in South Boston is 400 West Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for the business is at https://www.sicarapizza.com/

[Earlier Article]
Si Cara Plans to Open in South Boston

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