Boston Restaurant Talk

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Thai Hut in Somerville Is Going to Be Closing; Owners May Open a New Restaurant northwest of Boston

It looks like a neighborhood spot for Thai food in Somerville is shutting down, though the people behind it may be opening a new place well outside of the area.

According to a number of sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Thai Hut on Beacon Street is going to be closing, with a Facebook comment within the Somerville, MA Community Facebook page from real estate agent Apple Tomamichel (who represents both the buyer and seller of the place) saying that "Thai Hut is taking a well-deserved break" while wishing the owners "nothing but success in their next adventure" and mentioning that "The new tenant will also be bringing Asian cuisine to the neighborhood—either a Thai restaurant or a Thai-Vietnamese concept."

There is some chatter that the Thai Hut owners could be opening a new restaurant somewhere northwest of Boston (with Westford being mentioned), though nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

The address for Thai Hut--which remains open for now--is 93 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website can be found at https://www.thaihuts.com/

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Scrappie's Pizzeria to Open a Brick-and-Mortar Location in Boston's Beacon Hill

A popup pizza business that has become an underground favorite will be expanding to a permanent space.

According to an article from boston.com, Scrappie's Pizzeria is planning to open a brick-and-mortar shop in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, moving into the former Figs space on Charles Street. Founder Andrew Blau has been working out of Brick Street Bagels in South Boston, with his pizzas made from dough using pulverized leftover bread from a few unnamed Beacon Hill dining spots, according to an earlier Boston Magazine article.

If all goes well, the permanent location of Scrappie's could be opening in late September or early October.

The address for the upcoming Scrappie's Pizza in Beacon Hill is 42 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for the business is at https://scrappiespizzeria.com/

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Koro Ramen & Sushi in East Boston Is Expanding, Opening a Second Location in Revere

The people behind a Japanese restaurant in East Boston are going to be opening a second location not all that far away.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Koro Ramen & Sushi is planning to open in Revere, moving into a space on Shirley Avenue. The new location, which will join the original on Sumner Street in Eastie, will have a similar menu including such options as poke bowls, gyoza, wings, and bao buns, in addition to ramen and sushi.

The East Boston location of Koro Ramen & Sushi debuted in the spring of 2025, moving into the space that had previously been home to Mehak; Scalzi Hospitality (Pazza on Porter, Next Door Speakeasy) is behind Koro.

The address for the upcoming Koro Ramen & Sushi in Revere is 191 Shirley Avenue (Unit 2), Revere, MA, 02151. The website for the East Boston location is at https://eatkoro.com/

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Fable Brewing Company in Woburn Has Partially Opened

Last fall, it was reported that a brewer based in the northern suburbs of Boston had found a permanent home for the business, and now we have learned that they are in the first phase of opening.

According to a source, Fable Brewing Company is in Woburn has partially opened, with the Instagram page for the place saying that they are currently open for tastings while also selling cans to go, and a post from Mass. Brew Bros. mentions that "Although the buildout will take some time, they have entered what they are calling phase 1 which means they have weekly hours for tastings and beer cans to go." Fable was founded by James Sparks in 2020, with the original plan being for the business to open a facility in Burlington.

The address for Fable Brewing Company is 3 Gill Street, Woburn, MA, 01801. Its website is at https://www.fablebrewingco.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/massbrewbros/p/DbTvY9giSFS/

[Earlier Article]
Fable Brewing Company Plans to Open in Woburn

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Hennessy's in Downtown Boston Is Closing

It looks like an old-school Irish pub in the heart of Boston is shutting down.

According to multiple sources, Hennessy's on Union Street is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from the Boston-based band OverTone also mentioning this while saying the following:

We're incredibly sad to hear that Hennessy's in Boston will be closing its doors. We've had so many great nights there over the years and are grateful to everyone who came out to sing, dance and make memories with us. Thank you to the staff and everyone at Hennessy's for having us. With the closure, our scheduled performances on August 29, September 11, October 9, and November 28 have unfortunately been canceled. This comes on the heels of a recent licensing board vote stating that Hennessy's was petitioning to transfer its license to Bar 23, which will be opening in the Seaport District.

Hennessy's is part of Somers Pubs, a group that includes Durty Nelly's, Mr. Dooley's, and the Green Dragon.

The address for Hennessy's is 25 Union Street, Boston, MA, 02108. Its website can be found at https://hennessysboston.com/

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Boloco to Close Its Sole Remaining Location; Downtown Boston Outlet Shuts Down September 25

What was once a local chain of restaurants will soon be officially gone, as its final location is going to be shutting down.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Boloco is closing its downtown Boston location, with the note saying the following:

It's been a hell of a ride. After 29 years, Boloco's last location--50 Congress St, Boston--closes for good on September 25. (Building has been sold, converting to residential.) 10,746 days down, 60 days to go.

Boloco's roots date back more than 25 years, with the Boloco brand replacing "The Wrap" in 2005; there had once been a number of locations throughout the Greater Boston area and elsewhere in New England including two others that have shuttered of late--at Boston Children's Hospital on Longwood Avenue and in Hanover, NH, the latter of which rebranded to BocaSoca under new ownership. All locations were known in part for their burritos and bowls.

The website for Boloco can be found at https://boloco.com/

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