Boston Restaurant Talk

Monday, October 05, 2026

The Moseley Opens at South Station Tower in Boston

Last fall, it was reported that a casual fine-dining restaurant was coming to a new mixed-use tower in Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, The Moseley is now open at South Station Tower on Atlantic Avenue, being located on the ninth floor of the building. The new dining spot, which is open to the public and is part of David Morton's Episcope Hospitality, offers such options as a tuna hamachi poke bowl, cavatelli bolognese, and chicken paillard along with local beers, an extensive wine list, and craft cocktails, while the space includes an outdoor terrace with lounge and dining seating.

An earlier article mentioned that an all-day market and cafe called Proper Fare would be opening in the tower as well, and while it has also debuted, it is open to tenants and workers only; in addition, a private bar/lounge has come to the tower, too.

The website for The Moseley--which is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays and dinner on Saturdays--can be found at https://www.the-moseley.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/themoseley.boston/

[Earlier Article]
Three New Dining/Drinking Concepts Coming to South Station Tower in Boston

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Celine Opens in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

Early this year, it was reported that a French-Canadian restaurant was planning to open near Boston's waterfront area, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to its website and social media, Celine is now open in the city's Fort Point neighborhood, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it has moved into the former Blue Dragon space on A Street. The team behind the new dining spot is the Coda Restaurant Group (SRV Boston, The Salty Pig, Gufo, Baleia) and it focuses on cuisine found in Montreal, including such options as a lyonnaise salad, chicken liver mousse, poutine, moules mariniere, cassoulet, steak frites, roasted duck breast, and salmon along with wine and cocktails.

The address for Celine is 324 A Street, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website can be found at https://www.celineboston.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/celinerestobar/

[Earlier Article]
Celine Plans to Open in the Former Blue Dragon Space in Boston's Fort Point

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending October 4, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 28, 2026, and October 4, 2026.

Mochiko Hawaiian in Newtonville and Brighton Have Both Closed
A pair of restaurants known in part for their fried chicken and bubble tea have shuttered.
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The Half Shell in Porter Square Has Closed; The Sub Shop to Open in Its Space
A longtime pizzeria in Cambridge has shut down, though a familiar name known for its artisan sandwiches will be moving into the space.
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Snappy Pattys in West Medford Has Closed
A comfort food spot a few miles north of Boston that was known in part for its burgers and fried chicken has closed.
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Yafa Bakery & Cafe Plans to Expand, Opening a Location in Davis Square
An award-winning bakery in Somerville is planning to expand to a second space.
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Zhu Restaurant Opens in the Back Bay
A brand new Asian dining spot featuring Chinese seafood and dim sum has come to Boston.
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Friday, October 02, 2026

Chip City Closes All Locations, Including Four Shops in Boston, Cambridge, and Watertown

A cookie chain that got its start in New York City has ceased operations, closing all stores including those in the Greater Boston area.

According to a source, Chip City has shut down, with the website for the business saying the following:

Despite extensive efforts to stabilize our business in the face of significant macro-economic headwinds, we have made the very difficult decision to close all of our Chip City locations. We are grateful to our dedicated employees and loyal customers who have supported us for the past 10 years.

Chip City, which was established in Queens in 2017, had outlets locally in Boston's Back Bay and the North Station area along with Cambridge's Harvard Square and Arsenal Yards in Watertown.

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Mochiko Hawaiian in Newtonville and Brighton Have Both Closed

A pair of restaurants known in part for their fried chicken and bubble tea have shuttered.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mochiko Hawaiian in Newtonville is no longer in operation, with a check on the website for the business indicating that both the Newtonville and Brighton locations have closed. The note on the website says the following:

It was fun while it lasted. We enjoyed our time together + we tried hard to save it. Ultimately, we could not. Love the fam we built + we will miss you all. Keep supporting your local businesses if you want them to survive. Love ya, miss ya!

The Newtonville location of Mochiko Hawaiian first opened in 2022, while the Brighton location only lasted a few months at Boston Landing, having debuted this summer; both locations were known for such options as chicken sandwiches, pork sandwiches, fried chicken plates, burgers, spam handrolls, smoothies, iced tea, milk tea, and more.

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Thursday, October 01, 2026

Mixue Ice Cream & Tea to Open Locations in Allston and Quincy

A Chinese chain known for its soft-serve ice cream and tea options is on its way to the Greater Boston area, with two shops in the works.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mixue Ice Cream & Tea is planning to open locations in Allston and Quincy, with a check on the website for the business confirming this, though the Allston location also mentions Brookline (it appears that they may have mixed up Harvard Street and Harvard Avenue and it will apparently be coming to Allston as the Brookline address is residential). Once the two shops open, expect such options as ice cream, sundaes, milk tea, floats, coffee, and more.

Mixue dates back to 1997 when it was established in Zhengzhou; the chain currently has approximately 60,000 locations worldwide, including a handful in New York and California.

It appears that the Allston location will be at 178 Harvard Street while the Quincy location will be at 451 Hancock Street. The website for the chain is at https://join.mixueusfranchise.com/

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