Temazcal Tequila Cantina in Framingham Has Closed

It looks like another location of a local group of Mexican restaurants has closed.

According to Kiat Cormier, who posted in the ChewOnThis Facebook group page, Temazcal Tequila Cantina in Framingham is no longer in operation, with a check on the website for the business confirming this, as the Route 9 dining spot is no longer shown in its locations section. This is the second location of the restaurant to close of late, as the Seaport District location in Boston shuttered earlier this year; locations in Burlington, Lynnfield, and Dedham remain open for business.

The Framingham outlet of Temazcal Tequila Cantina first opened in 2018 in the space where a location of Papa Razzi had been.

The address for the now-closed Temazcal Tequila Cantina in Framingham was 155 Worcester Road (Route 9), Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for all locations is at https://www.temazcalcantina.com/ 

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Bean & Barrel Cafe to Open in Reading in November

A new cafe is getting ready to open in the northern suburbs of Boston, and it will also double as a cocktail bar as well.

According to its Instagram page, Bean & Barrel Cafe is planning to open in Reading in November, with a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site indicating that the High Street spot will be offering coffee and espresso drinks along with "North End pastries" beginning at 6:00 AM, with cocktails being served starting at 11:00 AM until closing time at 10:00 PM. No menu has been posted for the cafe as of yet, so stay tuned for updates on exact food/drink offerings as they come in.

The address for Bean & Barrel Cafe is 45 High Street, Reading, MA, 01867. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/beanandbarrel_cafe/

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Crisp in Canton Has Closed

A pair of dining spots known for their South Shore-style bar pizza is now back down to one, as its newer location has shut down.

According to its website, Crisp in Canton is no longer in business, with the note saying "Crisp Canton location has closed as of 10/3/2026. Walpole open as usual." The Canton location of Crisp first opened in the fall of 2021, moving into a space on Route 138 a short distance north of the Stoughton line; its menu included bar pizza along with soups, salads, wings, tenders, sandwiches, calzones, steak tips, pasta dishes, and more.

The address for the now-closed location of Crisp in Canton was 955 Turnpike Street (Route 138), Canton, MA, 02021. The website for the Walpole location can be found at https://www.crispizza.com/

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LPM Restaurant & Bar Opens in Boston's Back Bay

In the early part of 2025, it was reported that a location of a group of high-end French Riviera-inspired restaurants would be coming to Boston, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to its website, LPM Restaurant & Bar is now open in the Back Bay, moving into a space on the second floor of Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street. The new restaurant offers French Mediterranean cuisine including such options as tapenade, caviar, burrata, ratatouille, carpaccio, escargot, gnocchi, risotto, grilled Chilean bass, duck confit, grilled branzino, wagyu tomahawk, and more, along with a focus on French wines. 

One other U.S. location of LPM Restaurant & Bar is in Miami, while nine others can be found overseas, including in London, where it was founded in 2007.

The address for the new location of LPM Restaurant & Bar in the Back Bay is 1 Dalton Street, Boston, MA, 02115. The web page for the Boston location is at https://lpmrestaurants.com/boston/

[Earlier Article]
LPM Restaurant & Bar to Expand to Boston

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Mochiko Hawaiian Has Opened Back Up at Boston Landing in Brighton

Last week, it was reported that a pair of restaurants known in part for their fried chicken and bubble tea had closed down, but now it appears that one of the locations has returned.

According to an Instagram post from the business along with its website, Mochiko Hawaiian reopens their Boston Landing location in Brighton today, with the post saying the following:

Regular service resumes October 6. Thank you for your patience during our brief pause—we truly appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you! Mochiko Hawaiian Brighton at Boston Landing

The post doesn't say anything about the Newtonville location, and the Instagram page only shows the Boston Landing location so it appears that Newtonville will not be opening back up, at least for now.

A few days ago, Mochiko posted a note on their website that said "It was fun while it lasted. We enjoyed our time together + we tried hard to save it. Ultimately, we could not. Love the fam we built + we will miss you all." It is not known what decisions were made that resulted in the Brighton location to return.

The address for Mochiko Hawaiian at Boston Landing is 133 Guest Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. Its website can be found at https://www.mochikohawaiian.com/

[Earlier Article]
Mochiko Hawaiian in Newtonville and Brighton Have Both Closed

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The Moseley Opens at South Station Tower in Boston

Last fall, it was reported that a casual fine-dining restaurant was coming to a new mixed-use tower in Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, The Moseley is now open at South Station Tower on Atlantic Avenue, being located on the ninth floor of the building. The new dining spot, which is open to the public and is part of David Morton's Episcope Hospitality, offers such options as a tuna hamachi poke bowl, cavatelli bolognese, and chicken paillard along with local beers, an extensive wine list, and craft cocktails, while the space includes an outdoor terrace with lounge and dining seating.

An earlier article mentioned that an all-day market and cafe called Proper Fare would be opening in the tower as well, and while it has also debuted, it is open to tenants and workers only; in addition, a private bar/lounge has come to the tower, too. 

The website for The Moseley--which is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays and dinner on Saturdays--can be found at https://www.the-moseley.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/themoseley.boston/

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Three New Dining/Drinking Concepts Coming to South Station Tower in Boston

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