Trident Galley & Raw Bar Is Leaving the Hingham Shipyard, Joining the Parrot Space in Hull

A South Shore restaurant known in part for its raw bar, small plates, and cocktails is saying farewell to it home, though it will be reborn in a nearby location.

According to a source, Trident Galley & Raw Bar at the Hingham Shipyard is moving out of its space, with an Instagram post from owner Brian Houlihan saying that they will not be renewing their lease and will be moving to the upstairs section of the Parrot at Nantasket Beach in Hull. The post goes into more detail, saying the following:

We won't be renewing our lease in the Shipyard at the beginning of the new year, but don't worry, we're not going far! We're excited to share that Trident will be moving to the top floor of The Parrot in Hull, with an incredible view of the beach! Same familiar faces, same amazing staff, just a new location. We're looking forward to welcoming you to our new home in early spring! In the meantime, come see us in the Shipyard before the new year. We'd love to see you!

In addition to Trident and the Parrot, Houlihan is also behind Bia Bistro in Cohasset, Galley Kitchen & Bar in Scituate, and The Tinker's Son in Norwell.

Trident, which first opened in the early part of 2017, is one of a few dining spots to leave the shipyard, as the Boathouse Bistro also moved to Nantasket Beach while Wahlburgers recently closed there as well, and Sapa shuttered around the start of the pandemic. 

The current address for Trident Galley & Raw Bar is 23 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA, 02043. Its website can be found at https://tridentrawbar.com/

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Pressed Cafe Plans to Open in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood

It looks like a growing local group of dining spots focusing on healthy, freshly-made options is opening a new location in Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Pressed Cafe is planning to open in the Fenway, with the address given indicating that it could be moving into the space on Brookline Avenue that had once been home to a location of Pret A Manger. The notice mentions that their license could be coming from the Pressed Cafe location at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay, though it isn't yet known whether this could be a move from that space to the Fenway (more should be known by next week).

Currently, locations of Pressed Cafe can be found in the Back Bay and Seaport District, Beverly, Burlington, Chelmsford, Lawrence, Newton, and Woburn, along with four in New Hampshire (Bedford, North Nashua, Salem, and South Nashua), with options including breakfast dishes, soups, panini, bowls, fresh-pressed juices, coffee, and more.

The address for the proposed location of Pressed Cafe in the Fenway is 122 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for all locations is at https://www.pressedcafe.com/

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Din Tai Fung Plans to Open in the Former Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse Space in Boston's Back Bay

A few months ago, it was reported that a group of steakhouses had shuttered one of its Boston locations and that a Taiwanese chain known in part for its award-winning soup dumplings could be moving into its space, and we have now confirmed that it is indeed looking to open there.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Din Tai Fung is planning to open at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay, taking over the space where Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse has been until closing in July. The notice mentions that the proposed restaurant would have multiple dining areas, a bar with seating for 12, and a takeout area, along with a seasonal patio. Din Tai Fung opened its first restaurant in Taipei in 1974, having transitioned from a cooking oil business that dates back to the 1950s; Forbes once posted an article saying that they had "the world's greatest dumplings."

Currently, a handful of locations of Din Tai Fung can be found in the United States, including one in Midtown Manhattan. The website for all U.S. locations is at https://dtf.com/en-us

[Earlier Article]
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed

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The Redesigned Kowloon in Saugus Is Planning to Include a Drive-Thru Window

The plans for a new, smaller version of a landmark Route 1 restaurant now include a proposal that will add a new takeout option.

According to an article from the Daily Item, the family behind Kowloon has requested permission to include drive-thru windows at both the temporary space for the dining spot in the first building and its permanent space in the second building which would sit where the current Kowloon currently resides, and that once Kowloon moves into its official space in the second building, the drive-thru at the first building would be leased out. Paul Marchionda of land surveying and civil engineering firm Marchionda and Associates indicates that this wouldn't be a simple drive-thru like at a fast-food place, saying that "people don't just drive up and order something. They have to either order online or call ahead and have a specified time to pick up their order." 

The article states that the Saugus Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the proposal.

[Earlier Article]
Plans for Kowloon Property in Saugus Indicate Building Being Demolished, Restaurant Moving into Smaller Space

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Kupel's Is Opening a New Location in Somerville on November 16

Last spring, it was reported that a decades-old bagel spot in Brookline was planning to expand to a second location, and now we have learned that it is just about ready to debut.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Kupel's in Brookline is opening its new location in Somerville on Monday, November 16, with the post saying the following:

After nearly 50 years in Brookline, we're excited to announce something new! Introducing- Kupel's Bagels, a new neighborhood bagel café coming to Somerville. We're bringing the same freshly baked bagels and homemade cream cheese you've come to know and love, along with an expanded menu of breakfast sandwiches, coffees and more. Our original Kupel's Bakery in Brookline will continue doing what it does best, while Kupel's Bagels in Somerville brings a different take on our family business to a new neighborhood, with the same delicious taste. We're looking forward to becoming part of the Somerville community!

Kupel's first opened its doors on Harvard Street near Coolidge Corner back in 1978.

The address for the new location of Kupel's Bakery in Somerville is 54 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144. The website for the business is at https://www.kupelsbakery.com/

[Earlier Article]
Kupel's Bakery in Brookline May Be Expanding to Somerville

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Mayflower Brewing Company to Close Its Plymouth Facility; Beers Will Continue to Be Produced at Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis

A South Shore brewery is saying farewell to its home after nearly 20 years in its space, though its beer will continue to be available.

According to its social media, Mayflower Brewing Company is going to be  closing its Plymouth facility including its taproom, and while an earlier Plymouth Independent article mentioned that it planned to shutter at the end of the year, an Instagram post from the beermaker indicates that it is hosting a "one last sail" going away party on November 28. The article does mention that Mayflower's beers will continue to be brewed at the Cape Cod Beer facility in Hyannis and that its beer garden at Pinehills in Plymouth will remain in operation--and Mayflower will also be looking for a new home for its taproom.

The Orleans-based Hog Island Beer Company purchased both Mayflower Brewing Company and Cape Cod Beer last year.

The address for the soon-to-close Mayflower facility in Plymouth is 12 Resnik Road #3, Plymouth, MA, 02360. Its website is at https://www.mayflowerbrewing.com/

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