Boston Restaurant Talk

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Bernadette to Open in Salem

A new French restaurant is on its way to the North Shore, and the people behind it run a nearby dining spot.

According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site, Bernadette is planning to open in Salem, with the post saying that the husband-and-wife team Aaron and Shanna Chambers of Settler, a Mediterranean and New American spot that is just around the corner from the upcoming Washington Street place. The job listing for Bernadette says the following about the restaurant: "With a French-inspired, market-driven menu, we bring city-level dining to the North Shore—perfect for those looking to hone their craft without commuting to Boston. Bernadette embodies a neighborhood bistro vibe, with a refined yet approachable French cuisine that celebrates the local terroir and a service experience inspired by intimate dinner parties with close friends."

Based on its social media, it looks like Bernadette will open its doors sometime this fall.

The address for the upcoming Bernadette is 65 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 01970. Its website will be at https://www.bernadettesalem.com/

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Tilde Cafe and Wine Bar to Apparently Replace Sheger Cafe and Ethiopian Restaurant in North Cambridge

It looks like changes are coming to a North Cambridge space.

According to a source (Tom Meek), Sheger Cafe and Ethiopian Restaurant on Mass. Ave. is being replaced by a new spot called Tilde Cafe and Wine Bar. The website for Tilde seems to confirm this, as its address is that of Sheger, and the website mentions that it plans to open sometime this fall.

Sheger first opened its doors in the summer of 2018.

The address for Sheger Cafe and Ethiopian Restaurant (and the upcoming Tilde Cafe and Wine Bar) is 2376 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA, 02140. The website for Tilde can be found at https://www.tildecambridge.com/

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Dorchester Brewing Company Is Ceasing Contract Brewing Operations; Brewery, Taproom, Restaurant, and Rooftop Greenhouse Will Remain Open

A well-known local brewery is shutting down a segment of its operations, though the business itself will remain in place.

According to a Twitter/X post from @Bo_Dubya, Dorchester Brewing Company is going to be ceasing its contract brewing operations, with Will Durgin of the Massachusetts Avenue brewery saying the following on LinkedIn:

Hey folks, I'm sad to announce that Dorchester Brewing will be winding down contract brewing operations over the next three months. There are many excellent people working here now who will need new jobs. If you need skilled and motivated brewers, cellarpersons, packaging operators, or any other brewery staff I likely know someone who will be a great candidate and you should reach out. I'd love to help these folks find their next gig. And then there's me. I plan on staying on until we cease contract operations on 1/31/25, but will need something to do after that. If you know of a role I might be well-suited for I would love to hear about it.

Dorchester Brewing Company, which first opened in 2016, is known in part for its taproom and rooftop greenhouse, while also including a restaurant and a game room.

The address for Dorchester Brewing Company is 1250 Massachusetts Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125. Its website can be found at https://www.dorchesterbrewing.com/

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Pennypacker's in Somerville's Magoun Square Has Closed

A pair of dining spots known in part for their pork sandwiches is now down to one.

According to Patrick Maguire, who posted about it (via Mass Live) on the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Pennypacker's in the Magoun Square section of Somerville is no longer in operation, with an Instagram post from the business from last weekend saying the following:

This will be the last weekend ever for our Somerville store. After 11 years in #magounsquare #somerville we are shutting the doors. Going forward you can get all of your #porchetta needs @highstreetplace Monday-Saturday, from our food truck, or catering. We look forward to seeing you in boston.

The Somerville location of Pennypacker's first opened in 2013, a couple of years after it debuted a food truck in Boston's Seaport District, while its High Street Place outlet debuted in 2022. Its signature item is a slow-roasted porchetta sandwich.

The address for the now-closed Pennypacker's in Somerville was 514C Medford Street, Somerville, MA, 02145. Its website can be found at https://pennypackersfinefoods.com/

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Yeanie's Burgers and Social Is Opening in Dorchester's Savin Hill Neighborhood

A new burger place is coming to a Boston neighborhood.

According to a post from Caught in Dot, Yeanie's Burgers and Social is getting ready to open in Dorchester, moving into the space in Savin Hill that had been home to Venice Pizza. The post mentions that the new eatery will offer smash burgers, fries, and milkshakes, while the menu for the place also shows wings and vegan patties as well. [Ed note: Yeanie's is not yet open as was originally posted in this article; we are hearing from a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page that it could debut in early November.]

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 the upcoming 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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Update: Dizin Fruttiberri in Watertown Has Closed; Natural FruttiBerri Opens in Its Space

[Ed note: This article was updated on October 17 to reflect the fact that a new shop has opened within the space.]

A shop west of Boston that featured Persian ice cream has shut down, though a new store has taken over the space.

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. We have heard from @JoeSosnoff, however, that Natural FruttiBerri is now open there, with an Instagram post saying "Great News...Grand Opening of Natural FruttiBerri...We are with you wishing you the Best in your Journey"

Dizin Fruttiberri featured such items as saffron and rose ice cream along with frozen yogurt and sorbet.

The address for the now-closed Dizin Fruttiberri (and new Natural FruttiBerri) is 127 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA, 02472.

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