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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao to Open in Framingham

A group of Michelin-recommended Shanghainese soup dumpling restaurants is bringing the first location of its original concept to Eastern Massachusetts.

According to posts from Kiat Cormier of the ChewOnThis Facebook page, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is planning to open soon in Framingham, with the website for the group of dining spots indicating that it will move into a space on Route 9 within a shopping plaza across from Shoppers World. Once it opens, the new location of Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao--which started out in the Flushing part of Queens in 2006--will join locations of its fast-casual concept Nan Xiang Express in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood and Shrewsbury.

The address for the upcoming Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao in Framingham is 84 Worcester Road (Route 9), Framingham, MA, 01702. The website for all locations is at https://nanxiangxiaolongbao.com/

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Monday, March 09, 2026

Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Revere Has Reopened

A couple of months ago, it was reported that a Boston-based group of deep-dish pizza spots shuttered all three of its remaining Boston-area locations. Now we have learned that one of them has returned.

According to a source, Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Revere is open once again, with a CBS article confirming this, saying that the general manager bought the Northgate Shopping Center location and opened it back up. The article states that the space went through a "massive renovation" and all of the employees of the Revere location have returned.

In January, locations of Uno in Revere, Braintree, and Dedham closed down, meaning that the closest ones to Boston at that time were in Attleboro, Bellingham, and Worcester.

The address for Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Revere is 399 Squire Road, Revere, MA, 02151. The website for Uno can be found at https://www.unos.com/

[Earlier Article]
Locations of Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Braintree, Dedham, and Revere Are Closing January 11

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7th Street Burger to Open Locations in Boston's Back Bay and South Boston

A growing group of burger spots with roots in New York City will be opening a couple of locations in Boston.

According to a Facebook post from Saturday from the business along with a page within the culinaryagents.com website, 7th Street Burger is planning to open outlets in the Back Bay and South Boston, with the locations section of their website indicating that the restaurants will be opening at 267 Newbury Street and 477 W Broadway. 7th Street Burger first started out in the East Village of Manhattan in 2021 and now has locations in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, with all locations featuring smash burgers.

The website for 7th Street Burger can be found at https://www.7thstreetburger.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending March 8, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 2, 2026, and March 8, 2026.

Two Saints Tavern in Boston Is Closing
A bar popular with college students is shutting down.
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Pizzeria Regina in Boston's Fenway Has Closed
A location of one of the best-known pizzerias in the region has shuttered.
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Five Horses Tavern to Open New Location in Dorchester's Savin Hill Area
A pair of dining and drinking spots known for their comfort food and beer options will expand to a third location, and this one will reside in a Boston neighborhood a bit south of downtown.
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Hawksmoor May Be Expanding to Fort Point
A small chain of steakhouses with roots overseas could be on its way to Boston.
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Descendant Detroit Style Pizza Is Moving from the Prudential Center in the Back Bay to Revere Beach
The Boston location of a pizzeria with roots in Canada is moving to a seaside location just north of the city.
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Friday, March 06, 2026

Ciao Restaurant & Bar in Lynn Has Closed

An Italian restaurant on the North Shore that was known for its pizza, pasta, and cocktails has shut down.

According to a couple of sources along with an article from What Now Boston, Ciao Restaurant & Bar in Lynn is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the Sutton Street spot confirming this while also indicating that new owners are taking over the space, saying that "we prepare to pass this business into new hands in the coming months." The restaurant first opened in the spring of 2021, offering such items as pizza, arancini, chicken parmigiana, gnocchi with shredded pork shoulder, rigatoni bolognese, cavatappi con pesto, and fettucine scampi.

The address for the now-closed Ciao Restaurant & Bar was 41 Sutton Street, Lynn, MA, 01904.

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Waffle & Bagel to Open at the Burlington Mall

A new fast-casual restaurant that focuses on breakfast will be coming to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Waffle & Bagel is planning to open at the Burlington Mall, with a page within the bcattv.org website and an article from the Daily Times Chronicle saying that it will take over the former Dunkin' space in the mall. The upcoming eatery will feature handheld Belgian Liège-style waffles as well as bagels, bagel sandwiches, fruit cups, and coffee, and it appears that this will be a takeout spot that will not have seating.

If all goes as planned, Waffle & Bagel could be opening late this spring or early in the summer.

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