Bethencourt Bakehouse to Open Brick-and-Mortar Shop in Acton

A local bakery business whose breads are found online and at popups and markets will soon have a shop of its own.

According to a message sent from Leah Klein of City Living Boston, Bethencourt Bakehouse is planning to open a brick-and-mortar store in Acton, moving into a space on Routes 2A/119 (Great Road) within a strip mall about midway between the Concord rotary and the Route 27 intersection. A Facebook post from owner Gonzalo Bethencourt mentions the following:

It turns out wild yeast isn't the only thing that expands when you give it time and care. A little over a year ago, Bethencourt Bakehouse started as an idea, a starter jar, and a passion for slow-fermented, European-style bread. Today, I'm holding the keys to our very own brick-and-mortar home at 166 Great Road in Acton, Massachusetts. To say thank you feels like an understatement. The incredible warmth from our local community, the loyal lines at pop-ups, markets and drops, and the generous support of our friends at Eve & Murray’s helped turn a humble bake setup into a permanent storefront. The core remains unchanged: organic flours, freshly milled grains, long fermentations, and uncompromising quality—just with a lot more counter space, a proper hearth, and room to introduce brand-new creations. Buildout begins now. Follow along as we turn an empty space into a living bakehouse. Acton, we can't wait to welcome you home.

Gonzalo Bethencourt grew up in Madrid, moving to Los Angeles in 2011 then Amsterdam in 2013 before settling in Boston in 2016.

The website for Bethencourt Bakehouse is at https://bethencourtbakehouse.com/

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Namu Distilling Company Opens in Boston's Mission Hill Neighborhood

Last spring, it was reported that a distillery featuring two types of spirits was planning to come to Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Namu Distilling Company opens today in the Mission Hill section of the city, moving into a space on Heath Street by the Jamaica Plain line. As mentioned earlier, the new business is a Korean-American small-batch distillery that focuses on soju and gin, with its website saying that "We are New England’s first and only Korean-American craft distillery, specializing in spirits distilled from rice wine."

The address for Namu Distilling Company is 89 Heath Street, Boston, MA, 02130. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/namu_distilling/

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Anna's Taqueria at Northeastern University in Boston Has Closed

It looks like a location of a local group of Mexican spots that has been expanding of late has shut down.

According to multiple sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Anna's Taqueria at Northeastern University in Boston is no longer in operation, with a check on the website for the business indicating that the location in the public food court inside the Marino Recreation Center has indeed been removed from the site. The dining spot first opened last year in the space where b.good had formerly been; other locations that debuted over the past couple of years in downtown Boston, South Boston, Dedham, Natick, and Woburn do remain open for business. (A number of other outlets of Anna's can be found in the Greater Boston area as well.)

The website for Anna's Taqueria is at https://annas.com/

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Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford Is Reopening

Last month, it was reported that a longtime breakfast and lunch spot north of Boston had closed, but now we have learned that it will be returning.

According to a Bluesky post from @geoffjentry.bsky.social, Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford is going to be reopening, with an Instagram post from the High Street eatery saying the following:

Paul Revere still rides! We're thrilled to announce...Paul Revere Restaurant will continue under new ownership! For more than 25 years, it has been our privilege to own the Paul Revere Restaurant and serve the wonderful Medford community. While this marks the beginning of a new chapter, we couldn't be happier to pass the lantern to a longtime Medford resident who will carry on the spirit and legacy of this special place....Stay tuned for more updates and news from Paul Revere's new owners.

Paul Revere Restaurant--which was known for its breakfast plates, sandwiches, and more--initially closed on August 30 due to "an unexpected, serious medical hardship and retirement."

The address for Paul Revere Restaurant is 447 High Street, West Medford, MA, 02155.

[Earlier Article]
Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford Is Closing

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Village Pancake House in Rowley Has Closed

A longtime breakfast and lunch spot on the North Shore has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Village Pancake House in Rowley is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Main Street eatery saying the following:

Dear Friends, For more than 23 years, it has been our pleasure and privilege to provide a place where you could gather, enjoy a good meal, and make wonderful memories. Watching the restaurant grow and sharing so many special moments with you has been both exciting and incredibly fulfilling. We are deeply grateful for your friendship, loyalty, and support throughout the years. You have truly become a part of our family, and it has meant more to us than we can ever express. After much thought, we have decided that it is time for us to retire and close this chapter of our lives.

The Village Pancake House featured a variety of breakfast dishes along with seafood plates, sandwiches, and comfort food items such as ham steak, roast pork, meatloaf, steak tips, and chicken pot pie for lunch.

The address for the now-closed Village Pancake House was 26 Main Street, Rowley, MA, 01969.

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Sunrise Cafe Bagels and Diner to Open in the Former Papa Gino's Space in Hyde Park

It looks like a new dining spot that will focus at least in part on breakfast is on its way to a Boston neighborhood.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Sunrise Cafe Bagels and Diner is planning to open in Hyde Park, moving into the space in Cleary Square that had been home to a location of Papa Gino's. It appears that the 34-seat eatery will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner based on its proposed hours, though a sign out front features breakfast items including bagels, bagel sandwiches, and coffee.

The address for the upcoming Sunrise Cafe Bagels and Diner is 1270 River Street, Hyde Park, MA, 02136.

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