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/

[Earlier Article]
Three New Dining/Drinking Concepts Coming to South Station Tower in Boston

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Celine Opens in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

Early this year, it was reported that a French-Canadian restaurant was planning to open near Boston's waterfront area, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to its website and social media, Celine is now open in the city's Fort Point neighborhood, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it has moved into the former Blue Dragon space on A Street. The team behind the new dining spot is the Coda Restaurant Group (SRV Boston, The Salty Pig, Gufo, Baleia) and it focuses on cuisine found in Montreal, including such options as a lyonnaise salad, chicken liver mousse, poutine, moules mariniere, cassoulet, steak frites, roasted duck breast, and salmon along with wine and cocktails.

The address for Celine is 324 A Street, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website can be found at https://www.celineboston.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/celinerestobar/

[Earlier Article]
Celine Plans to Open in the Former Blue Dragon Space in Boston's Fort Point

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending October 4, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 28, 2026, and October 4, 2026.

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Mochiko Hawaiian in Newtonville and Brighton Have Both Closed
A pair of restaurants known in part for their fried chicken and bubble tea have shuttered.
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The Half Shell in Porter Square Has Closed; The Sub Shop to Open in Its Space
A longtime pizzeria in Cambridge has shut down, though a familiar name known for its artisan sandwiches will be moving into the space.
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Snappy Pattys in West Medford Has Closed
A comfort food spot a few miles north of Boston that was known in part for its burgers and fried chicken has closed.
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Yafa Bakery & Cafe Plans to Expand, Opening a Location in Davis Square
An award-winning bakery in Somerville is planning to expand to a second space.
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Zhu Restaurant Opens in the Back Bay
A brand new Asian dining spot featuring Chinese seafood and dim sum has come to Boston.
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Chip City Closes All Locations, Including Four Shops in Boston, Cambridge, and Watertown

A cookie chain that got its start in New York City has ceased operations, closing all stores including those in the Greater Boston area.

According to a source, Chip City has shut down, with the website for the business saying the following:

Despite extensive efforts to stabilize our business in the face of significant macro-economic headwinds, we have made the very difficult decision to close all of our Chip City locations. We are grateful to our dedicated employees and loyal customers who have supported us for the past 10 years.

Chip City, which was established in Queens in 2017, had outlets locally in Boston's Back Bay and the North Station area along with Cambridge's Harvard Square and Arsenal Yards in Watertown.

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