First Watch May Be Opening in the Former On the Border Space in Woburn

It looks like a Florida-based chain of breakfast and lunch spots could be expanding further into the local area, with one possibly on its way to a space in the northern suburbs of Boston that had been home to a Tex-Mex restaurant.

According to a source, work is currently being done to the former On the Border space in Woburn, with a check online indicating that First Watch may be opening in the Commerce Way space. If it does open there, it would join others in the Back Bay of Boston and in Hanover, with another in Attleboro coming as well this summer (another outlet can be found in Nashua, NH).

On The Border was founded in Dallas back in 1982 and had its sole Boston-area outlet in Woburn, while First Watch was established in Pacific Grove, CA, in 1983, moving its headquarters to Bradenton, FL, three years later.

The address for the proposed First Watch in Woburn is 19 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA, 01801. The website for the chain is at https://firstwatch.com/

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Naya Is Opening in Burlington June 3

A growing group of Middle Eastern restaurants with roots in New York City will continue to expand into the Greater Boston area, with a new outlet getting ready to debut in the northern suburbs.

According to a press release, Naya is slated to open in Burlington on June 3, moving into a space within The Shops at Mall Road near where Middlesex Turnpike and Burlington Mall Road meet. Once it opens, the new location will join others in downtown Boston, the Back Bay, Cambridge's Kendall Square, and at Arsenal Yards in Watertown, and dishes with Lebanese influences will be offered, including customizable bowls, wraps, salads, desserts, and more.

The address for the upcoming location of Naya in Burlington is 112 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for the business is at https://www.eatnaya.com/

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Bey Opens in the South End of Boston

Last summer, it was reported that a new restaurant was planning to come to Boston's South End, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

Based on its website and Instagram page along with a post within the South End Community Board Facebook page, Bey is now open on Shawmut Avenue, moving into a space a few storefronts away from Formaggio Kitchen where a yoga studio had previously been. The new dining spot features Lebanese fare, with its menu including such items as hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouli, falafel, grilled octopus, kibbeh, halloumi, kebabs, lamb chops, and grilled branzino, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for Bey is 280 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://beyboston.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/beyboston/

[Earlier Article]
Bey Plans to Open in Boston's South End

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POE-Lenta Opens at Hub Hall by North Station/TD Garden in Boston

A well-known local chef and restaurateur has opened a second location of one of his dining spots.

According to a press release, POE-Lenta is now open at Hub Hall by North Station and TD Garden in Boston, joining its original location at Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway. The new outlet is run by by Brian Poe along with Guillermo Guzman, who is Poe's chef de cuisine at Tip Tap Room and Crane River Cheese Club, and it is an Italian cafe focusing on comfort food, offering such options as salads, fresh pasta dishes, sandwiches, and seasonal items, with the menu including fries, lollipop chicken parmigiana, wild game bolognese, bison meatball subs, and more.

The Time Out location of POE-Lenta first opened in the fall of 2024.

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Woody's Grill & Tap in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood Is Closing

A neighborhood restaurant and bar known for its wood-fired pizza is shutting down.

According to multiple sources, Woody's Grill & Tap in the Fenway section of Boston is closing after business hours today, with a boston.com article confirming that the Hemenway Street spot is indeed shutting down. Woody's, which first opened in the late 1990s, has been a favorite among locals and college students alike over the years, offering pizza, wings, tenders, burgers, steak tips, fish and chips, bolognese, and more.

The address for Woody's Grill & Tap is 58 Hemenway Street, Boston, MA, 02115. Its website can be found at https://www.woodysfenway.com/

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Mike's Pastry to Open at Logan Airport in East Boston

A landmark Boston pastry shop that has been expanding to a few locations of late is expanding once again, and this location will be geared toward travelers.

According to a press release, Mike's Pastry is planning to open at Logan Airport, moving into a space at Terminal C and having hours from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week. The new outlet will offer such popular items found at the North End location as cannoli, cheesecake, and lobster tails, while also selling ready-to-go items, with the space including a full espresso bar as well.

If all goes as planned, the new location of Mike's will open at Logan later this year.

The website for Mike's Pastry (which also has locations in Cambridge's Harvard Square, Somerville's Assembly Row, and TD Garden in Boston) can be found at https://www.mikespastry.com/

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