Pressed Cafe Opens at Cummings Center in Beverly

Last fall, it was reported that a local group of dining spots focusing on healthy, freshly-made options would be expanding to the North Shore, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Pressed Cafe is now open in Beverly, moving into the space at Cummings Center that had been home to Acapulcos Mexican Family Restaurant & Cantina space. The new location is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and includes a patio, and a basement bar called The Cellar will soon be opening at the site as well, offering a full-service bar with a speakeasy feel to it.

Other locations of Pressed Cafe can be found in Boston's Back Bay and Seaport District, 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 new location of Pressed Cafe in Beverly is 900 Cummings Center, Beverly, MA, 01915. The website for all locations is at https://www.pressedcafe.com/

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Pressed Cafe Plans to Open in Beverly

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Dumpling Center Has Opened in the Former Dumpling Palace Space in Boston's Back Bay

A new spot for dumplings and more has come to Boston, and it replaces another dumpling spot.

According to a poster (Drew Starr) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dumpling Center is now open in the Back Bay, moving into the space on Massachusetts Avenue that had previously been home to Dumpling Palace. The post indicates that the menu at the new eatery is similar to that of its predecessor (though the place has different ownership), with offerings on its website including handmade dumplings, buns, noodles, sizzling dry wok specialties, and mala hot pot.

Dumpling Palace first opened in 2014, replacing Nan Ling.

The address for Dumpling Center is 179 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115. Its website can be found at https://dumplingcenter.com/

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Kima Cafe to Open in Somerville's Union Square

It looks like a coffee shop is on its way to a Somerville neighborhood.

According to a message sent to us from Leah Klein of City Living Boston, Kima Cafe is planning to open in Union Square, with the address given for the place within a public legal notice indicating that it will apparently be opening in the Fortissimo Coffeehouse space on Bow Street. The upcoming spot will offer food and drink with Korean and other Asian influences, and it hopes to open sometime in mid-September if all goes as planned.

The address for the upcoming Kima Cafe is 75 Bow Street, Somerville, MA, 02143.

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Abbott's Frozen Custard in Lexington Has Officially Closed

Last summer, it was reported that the future of a location of a small chain of frozen custard shops whose roots are in upstate New York was in question, and now we have learned that it has indeed closed for good.

According to an article from the Lexington Observer, Abbott's Frozen Custard in Lexington Center has permanently shut down after being locked up and dark (but fully set up inside) for the past few months. In June of 2025, the Arlington Heights location of Abbott's closed down and at the time, it appeared that locations in Lexington Center and Arlington Center may have shuttered as well, with the Arlington Center outlet subsequently closing permanently while the future of the Lexington Center shop remained unknown. (The only location currently remaining in operation in the Greater Boston area is in Needham.)

Abbott's dates back to 1902 when founder Arthur Abbott started selling frozen custard at carnivals along the Eastern Seaboard, with the shop opening in Rochester in 1926.

The address for the now-closed Abbott's Frozen Custard in Lexington Center was 1853 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420. The website for the chain is at http://www.abbottscustard.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending August 9, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 3, 2026, and August 9, 2026.

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Marzae Cellar + Provisions Opens at Boston Public Market
The people the first and only natural winery in Massachusetts have brought a tasting room to downtown Boston.
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Pavement Coffeehouse to Open at Tufts University in Medford
A local group of coffee places will soon be opening a new location at a college campus.
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Johnny Boy Plans to Open a Brick-and-Mortar Location in Fort Point
It looks like a popup sandwich shop with Filipino influences may be opening a permanent location near the Boston waterfront.
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The Mad Hatter in Weymouth Is Up for Sale
A South Shore restaurant that got its start as a tiny breakfast and lunch spot is on the market.
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Gennaro & Son in Quincy Is Closing
A longtime Italian restaurant south of Boston is going to be shutting down.
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Tavern in the Square to Open Locations in Quincy, Norwell, and North Andover

A growing local group of dining and drinking spots has big expansion plans, with three more coming to the local area while two others are opening a bit further away as well.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Tavern in the Square is planning to open locations in Quincy, Norwell, and North Andover, joining a number of others in the Greater Boston area and beyond. In addition, the Burlington location is being renovated while two additional new outlets will be coming to Dartmouth and Seekonk.

Tavern in the Square first started out in Cambridge's Central Square a bit more than 20 years ago, with the chain offering classic American fare along with beer, wine, and cocktails. Its website can be found at https://www.taverninthesquare.com/

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