Boston Restaurant Talk

Friday, March 13, 2026

Petit Play Café to Open in Woburn

A new cafe with a rather unique concept is coming to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a press release, Petit Play Café is going to be opening in Woburn, moving into a Cummings Property space on Washington Street a short distance south of Route 128/95. The upcoming spot is going to be a French-inspired cafe that includes an indoor play zone for children and which will have staff monitoring the play space to help foster a safe environment. Petit Play Café will offer pastries, light bites, and child-friendly snacks and drinks, and drop-in play sessions, flexible memberships, play passes, and private event bookings will all be offered (fees/prices for all are given on the cafe's website).

Petit Play Café is slated to have its grand opening on March 28.

The address for Petit Play Café is 299-N Washington Street, Woburn, MA, 01801. Its website can be found at https://petitplaycafe.com/

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Sunny Girl in Boston's North End Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in South Boston

A sandwich shop in the North End of Boston is going to be opening a second location in another part of the city.

According to an article from Caught in Southie, Sunny Girl is planning to open on W Broadway in South Boston, moving into the space by the Dorchester Street intersection where McGoo's Pizza had been. The article mentions that unlike the Commercial Street location which only offers breakfast and lunch, the new outlet in Southie will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The North End location of Sunny Girl first opened in the spring of 2023, taking over the space where Anthony's Cafe had been.

The address for the upcoming Sunny Girl in South Boston is 479 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for the business is at https://www.sunnygirlboston.com/

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O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar in Worcester Has Closed Permanently

One of the most popular Irish pubs in the region has shut down for good.

According to a Facebook post from the business, O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar in Worcester has officially closed, with the post saying the following:

It is with great regret that we must share that after our recent pipe burst and with rising business costs, O'Connor's will not be reopening its doors. Through many difficult times we've given it our very best to carry on this beloved landmark, but the latest challenges have led us to the end of our journey....From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We are truly saddened that is has come to this but we wish you all thevery best as we say farewell.

O'Connor's first opened on W Boylston Street in 1989, going through an ownership change in 2022; the restaurant was known for such food items as Irish potato pizza, clam chowder, corned beef hash pastry sticks, fish and chips, baked haddock, shepherd's pie, chicken pot pie, a fish sandwich, and beef and mushroom pie.

The address for the now-closed O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar was 1160 W Boylston Street, Worcester, MA, 01606.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Roger's Fish & Chips Opens at Logan Airport; Roger Berkowitz Behind the Place

Last summer, it was reported that a familiar name would be opening a new seafood place, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Roger's Fish & Chips is now open at Logan Airport in East Boston, moving into a 700-square-foot space at Terminal A. As mentioned in an earlier article here, Roger Berkowitz--who was president and CEO of Legal Sea Foods before selling the business in 2020--is behind the dining spot, with Berkowitz also running Roger's Fish Co., an online seafood company that sells and ships flash-frozen seafood. Roger's Fish & Chips is a fast-casual counter service place that offers such items as clam chowder, fish and chips, a lobster BLT, crab cakes, and beer, cider, and frozen cocktails.

[Earlier Article]
Roger's Fish & Chips Plans to Open at Logan Airport in East Boston

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Jimmy's Famous Pizza in North Andover Has Closed

A longtime spot north of Boston for pizza, pasta, and more has shut down.

According to a message from Scott Whitley of Wicked Bites, Jimmy's Famous Pizza in North Andover is no longer in business, with the website for the Osgood Street eatery saying the following:

After 25 incredible years of dough, sauce, and smiles, the time has come for us to hang up our aprons....Since we first opened a quarter-century ago, this shop has been so much more than just a business—it's been our home. We’ve watched your kids grow up, shared in your Friday night traditions, and been honored to be a small part of your lives, one slice at a time. To our loyal customers: Thank you. Your unwavering support through the years has meant the world to us. It has been the greatest honor of our lives to serve this beautiful community and to call North Andover home. We're walking away with full hearts and a lifetime of memories.

Jimmy's Famous Pizza offered such options as pizza, calzones, pasta dishes, subs, burgers, hot dogs, wings, and more.

The address for the now-closed Jimmy's Famous Pizza was 1595 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, 01845.

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Novo Marketplace to Open in Allston

A new food court/food hall is on its way to Allston.

According to its website, Novo Marketplace is planning to open on Brighton Avenue, with its site indicating that 16 permanent vendors and 3 smaller popup spaces are expected to be within the 20,000-square-foot space, with options including "cuisines from around the world," including Indian, Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian fare. Some of the names given within the website include Tabla Indian Express, Molly Tea, Zhengxin Chicken, Huang Ji Men, Kopitiam, Cotti Coffee, Tasya's Kitchen, and Fluffy Fluffy.

The address for the upcoming Novo Marketplace is 122 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website can be found at https://novomarketplace.com/

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