Don't Tell Aunty Plans to Open in Boston's Fenway Area

It looks like an Indian gastropub is on its way to Boston.

According to a Boston Licensing Board hearing page, Don't Tell Aunty is planning to open in the city's Fenway neighborhood, moving into a space on Boylston Street a short distance west of the Massachusetts Avenue intersection. The notice states that the proposed spot would have seating for 85 in the dining area, 16 in the bar area, and a seasonal patio with seating for 36, while an earlier What Now Boston article mentions that it will be the first Indian gastropub in the state, offering "a blend of good music, positive vibes, and Indian tapas-style plates."

What Now Boston also says that Flying Lion Hospitality Group (Boston Halal, Godavari) is behind the place.

The address for the proposed Don't Tell Aunty is 1122 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215.

[Plans for the opening of Don't Tell Aunty were first mentioned by Universal Hub last year.]

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Oasit's Sweet Dessert Studio Opens in Brookline's Washington Square

A new spot for sweet treats has debuted in Brookline.

According to a poster (Geoff Wong) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Oasit's Sweet Dessert Studio has soft-opened on Beacon Street, moving into a space on the western edge of Coolidge Corner. The new shop doesn't appear to have a website or any social media, but based on the signs out front, it offers such items as Thai tea slushies, honey toast, custard toast, kakigori (a shaved ice treat), grass jelly with brown sugar on ice, and savory snacks such as hot dogs, crispy fried wontons, and fish balls.

Oasit's Sweet will remain in its soft opening phase until August 5, at which it will "pause" until its grand opening in September.

The address for is Oasit's Sweet Dessert Studio is 1428 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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Seaside Coffee in Marshfield Has Closed

A South Shore coffee shop has shut down.

According to a source, Seaside Coffee in Marshfield is no longer in business, with the Ocean Street spot closing its doors permanently about a week and a half ago. A Facebook post from the place gets into more detail, saying the following:

After a few months of working and hoping to extend our lease, we were unable to come to agreeable terms. My family and I are so grateful for the warmth & generosity that the Marshfield community has shown us these past 16 months. I truly feel you are THE best town on the South Shore and we've been blessed in getting to know so many of you, whom we consider our friends. I can’t possibly thank you enough for letting my family be a part of your day.

Seaside Coffee first opened in April of 2023, offering such items as coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and more.

The address for the now-closed Seaside Coffee was 1289 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050.

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Burgerim in Burlington Has Closed

A gourmet burger chain that got its start overseas has closed its sole Boston-area location.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Burgerim in Burlington is no longer in operation, with a sign out front saying that it has permanently closed. The dining spot first opened at Middlesex Marketplace in the early part of 2020, being part of a chain with roots in Israel though it is now headquartered in California.

The address for the now-closed location of Burgerim in Burlington was 90 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.burgerim.com/

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Crave Cafe to Open in the Former Renee's Cafe Space in Somerville

A new restaurant appears to be on its way to Somerville, opening in the space where a popular breakfast and lunch spot had been until closing last year.

According to a source, a sign is now up for Crave Cafe which is planning to open just outside of Teele Square, moving into the former Renee's Cafe on Holland Street. A draft minutes page from earlier this year seems to confirm this while also saying that the upcoming dining spot will apparently offer "American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist."

The address for the upcoming Crave Cafe is 98 Holland Street, Somerville, MA, 02144.

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Zayith Tapas and Bar Plans to Open in the Former Fugakyu Space in Sudbury

A new restaurant is on its way to the western suburbs, taking over the space where a sushi place had been.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Zayith Tapas and Bar is looking to open in Sudbury, moving into the former Fugakyu space on Boston Post Road. An article in the Sudbury Weekly received a statement from the proposed spot, which includes the following:

...we invite you to experience the vibrant tapestry of flavors from the European and Mediterranean regions, all in the heart of Sudbury's bustling restaurant scene....Our menu is a mosaic of small plates inspired by the rich gastronomic heritage of France, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Spain, Italy and the larger Mediterranean region. From savory bites to tantalizing snacks, each dish is crafted with passion and precision, inviting you to savor the essence of each culture. 

Another location of Fugakyu remains open in Brookline.

The address for the upcoming Zayith Tapas and Bar is 621 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, MA, 01776.

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