Boston Restaurant Talk

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Debevino Winery in Walpole Reopens for Tastings on April 17

A suburban winery that debuted shortly before the coronavirus outbreak forced it to spend much of the past year in a partial hibernation is getting ready to open its patio for tastings and more.

According to a press release, Debevino Winery in Walpole is planning to reopen for outdoor tastings on Saturday, April 17, with live music included along with wine and wine slushies--and charcuterie and snacks via Antonia's Italian Cuisine. The release mentions that a tent will also be set up next month that will allow for additional shaded seating and that it will be available for private events and parties.

For now, hours for the patio at Debevino Winery will be Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

The address for Debevino Winery is 2255 Providence Highway (Route 1), Walpole, MA, 02081. The website for the business is at https://www.debevino.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Aegean Restaurant in Framingham Sold at Foreclosure Auction

Early last year, it was reported that a longtime Greek restaurant could be going up for auction, and now we have learned that the place has indeed been auctioned off.

According to a source, the Aegean Restaurant in Framingham was sold for $1,1 million at a foreclosure auction today, with a MetroWest Daily News article stating that Paul Linder of Brookline was the winning bidder. The article says that Linder is not sure whether he will continue to have the property set up as a restaurant or whether he will convert it to something else, saying that "I have no idea" what will become of the space at this point in time.

The Framingham location of the Aegean Restaurant, which was initially supposed to go on the auction block in February of 2020, first opened approximately 40 years ago and was joined by a second location in Watertown in 2001; the Framingham location moved in 2005 while the Watertown outlet shut down in 2016.

The address for the former Aegean Restaurant space is 257 Cochituate Road (Route 30), Framingham, MA, 01701.

[Earlier Articles]
Aegean Restaurant in Framingham Could Be Going Up for Auction
Aegean Restaurant in Framingham to Remain Open for Now

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Summer Shack Food Truck to Debut at the Rose Kennedy Greenway April 21

A local group of seafood restaurants is going to be bringing a food truck to downtown Boston.

According to a press release, Summer Shack is setting up the Summer Shack Food Truck on the Rose Kennedy Greenway beginning Wednesday, April 21, with the truck residing by Rowes Wharf and High Street. We are told that the food truck will be open for lunch on Wednesdays through December, and starting in mid-May, it will also be open on Thursdays as well (through October). A few items that the truck will offer on its opening menu include lobster potstickers with soy ginger sauce, fried whole belly clams with tartar sauce, crab cakes with basil aioli, chilled and warm lobster rolls, fish tacos, smash burgers, Boston cream pie, and more.

Currently, permanent locations of Summer Shack can be found in Cambridge's Alewife area, Boston's Back Bay, and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. The website for Summer Shack is at https://www.summershackrestaurant.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Kabob Grill & Pizzeria Opens in Burlington

A brand new Mediterranean restaurant has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Kabob Grill & Pizzeria is now open in Burlington, moving into a space on Cambridge Street near the Billerica line that had previously been home to Burlington's Cafe. The new eatery offers such items as falafel sandwiches, chicken shawarma, hummus, kibbeh, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, beef kebabs, stuffed grape leaves, pizza, baklava, rice pudding, and more.

The address for Kabob Grill & Pizzeria is 390 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA. 01803. Its website can be found at https://kabobgrillpizzeria.com/

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Sweetgreen Is Opening in Somerville's Assembly Row

A growing chain of dining spots known for its healthy options is opening another location in the Greater Boston area, with this one coming to a growing development in Somerville.

According to a source, Sweetgreen is planning to open a new outlet in Assembly Row, with a Facebook post confirming this, saying that "We're getting ready to welcome sweetgreen to The Row this Summer!" The upcoming location of the chain will join a number of others in and around Boston, though this will be its first shop in Somerville.

Sweetgreen first started out in Washington, DC, and is now headquartered in Culver City, California, with the chain being known mainly for its salads and grain bowls. Its website can be found at https://www.sweetgreen.com/

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Kured to Open in Boston's Beacon Hill

A new business that will focus on charcuterie for takeout and delivery is on its way to the Beacon Hill section of Boston.

According to a source, Kured is planning to open on Charles Street, with a Beacon Hill Times article saying that it will be moving into the space that had previously been home to Fastachi. The article mentions that founder and owner Gillian Rozynek will be offering ready-to-eat and customizable meat and cheese boxes at the store while also having an option for delivery--and the plan is to start offering catering as well at some point.

If all goes as planned, Kured could be opening in mid to late May.

The address for the upcoming Kured is 83 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114. Its website can be found at https://www.kuredinc.com/

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