Friday, November 01, 2024

Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro in Newton's Auburndale Neighborhood Is Closing

An Italian restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston is shutting down.

According to a source, Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro in the Auburndale Section of Newton is going to be closing on November 27, with a Facebook post from the Lexington Street spot saying the following:

For the past 14 years, Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro has been a vital part of the Auburndale community, making this letter difficult for us to write. Over the last four years, we've found ourselves in a challenging situation, with our future largely dependent on our landlord. While we navigated the uncertainties of the pandemic—thanks to the support of our loyal customers—we now face another hurdle. Although we have invested a small fortune and much sweat and pain to rehab and renovate the cafĂ© space, we have been unable to secure a long-term lease from the landlord to keep the business operating and to allow us to better compete with improved space. This isn't a sustainable arrangement for us or for any business looking for long-term investment returns.

Bocca Bella, which first opened in the fall of 2010, offers antipasto, panini, pasta, chicken and veal dishes, seafood, and more.

The address for Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro is 442 Lexington Street, Auburndale, MA, 02466. Its website can be found at http://www.boccabellacafe.com/


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110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria in Malden Have Closed

Two local groups of restaurants that have an ownership connection have closed a couple of adjoining locations just north of Boston.

According to a source, 110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria in Malden are no longer in operation, with the Exchange Street restaurants shutting down at the same time. The two dining spots first opened their doors in the spring of 2021.

Currently, 110 Grill has approximately 40 locations while Evviva Trattoria has 8 outlets.

The address for the now-closed locations of 110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria in Malden was 200 Exchange Street, Malden, MA, 02148.


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Life Alive Opens in Union Square November 5

Last summer, it was reported that a local group of organic cafes was planning to open another location in Somerville, and now we have learned that it is on the verge of debuting.

According to a press release, Life Alive is slated to open in Union Square on November 5, moving into a space on Prospect Street. This will be its 12 location, with others being found in Boston (3), Brookline, Cambridge (3), Dedham, Lowell, Salem, and Somerville's Davis Square.

The address for the new location of  Life Alive in Union Square is 20-50 Prospect Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. The website for all locations of Life Alive is at https://www.lifealive.com/

[Earlier Article]
Life Alive Plans to Open in Somerville's Union Square


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Che! Empanada Opens in the Former Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream Space in Cambridgeport

A small local group of dining spots featuring Argentinian food has expanded to a space along the Charles River.

According to a source, Che! Empanada is now open in Cambridge, moving into the space on Memorial Drive in the Cambridgeport section of the city that had been home to a location of Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream. The new location joins others in Newtonville and Worcester (2), and the business had also been residing within the La Fabrica Central space in Cambridge's Central Square as well, though it isn't known whether La Fabrica is still offering their empanadas.

The address for the new location of Che! Empanada is 808 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The website for Che! Empanada can be found at https://www.cheempanada.com/


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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Sweetgreen Is Opening at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham

A chain of dining spots known for its healthy options is getting ready to open its first location on the South Shore.

According to a press release, Sweetgreen will be opening in Hingham on November 4, moving into a space at the Derby Street Shops just off Route 3. Once it debuts, it will join more than 20 others in Massachusetts, and its menu will include such options as salads, warm bowls, protein plates, kombucha, and more

The website for the Sweetgreen chain can be found at https://www.sweetgreen.com


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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Opens in Medford

A growing Louisiana-based chain of chicken spots has opened a new location in the local area, and this one has been in the works for more than a year.

According to multiple sources, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is now open in Medford, with the restaurant moving into a space at the Fellsway Plaza by Wellington Circle. In addition to chicken fingers, the dining spot also offers chicken sandwiches, Texas toast, fries, lemonade, sweet tea, and more.

The address for the new location of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers at the Fellsway Plaza is 760 Fellsway, Medford, MA, 02155. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.raisingcanes.com/

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Plans to Open in Medford


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