Boston Restaurant Talk

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Cilantro's Mexican Grill to Open in the Former Smashburger Space in Medford

A couple of months ago, it was reported that a Boston-area location of a Colorado-based chain of quick-casual burger restaurants had closed, and now we have learned what is going into its space.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Cilantro's Mexican Grill is planning to open in Medford, moving into the space on Riverside Avenue that had been home to a location of Smashburger. It appears that this will be another location of the Cilantro's Mexican Grill that resides in the Village Park Shopping Center on Main Street in Saugus and which serves such items as burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, rice bowls, and more.

The Medford location of Smashburger had been in the space from 2015 until the latter part of 2025.

The address for the upcoming location of Cilantro's Mexican Grill in Medford is495 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155. The website for the Saugus location is at https://cilantrosmexgrill.com/

[Earlier Article]
Smashburger in Medford Has Closed

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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 shut down.

According to a Bluesky post from @copleyscott17.bsky.social, Pizzeria Regina in the Fenway section of Boston is no longer in business, with a sign out front referring customers to locations in the North End, South Station, and Faneuil Hall. A check on the Regina's website confirms this, as the Boylston Street location has been removed from the site.

Pizzeria Regina first started out in the North End in 1926.

The address for the now-closed location of Pizzeria Regina in the Fenway was 1330 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for the business can be found at http://www.pizzeriaregina.com/

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Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Five Horses Tavern to Open New Location in Dorchester's Savin Hill Area

It looks like a pair of dining and drinking spots known in part for their comfort food and beer options will be expanding to a third location, and this one will reside in a Boston neighborhood a bit south of downtown.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Five Horses Tavern is looking to open in the Savin Hill section of Dorchester, moving into a space on Dorchester Avenue just south of the Savin Hill Avenue intersection. This jibes with an earlier article from the Boston Business Journal which first mentioned the plans, while the hearing notice states that the space would include a main dining area and a bar area, and it looks like an outdoor patio may be part of the plans as well. If approved, the new location of Five Horses Tavern will join others in Somerville's Davis Square and Boston's South End.

The address for the upcoming location of Five Horses Tavern in Savin Hill is 1121 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125. The website for the two existing locations is at https://www.fivehorsestavern.com/

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Honeygrow to Open at Boston Landing in Brighton

Last spring, it was reported that a Philadelphia-based group of dining spots would be bringing another location to Boston, and now we know a bit more about it, including an exact address.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Honeygrow is planning to open at Boston Landing in Brighton, moving into a space on Guest Street. The notice mentions that the new eatery plans to have seating for 48 while also having a seasonal outdoor patio, and based on the locations section of the website for the business, this is the location that Honeygrow previously said would be coming to Allston (the Allston-Brighton line is along the eastern edge of Boston Landing).

If approved, the new location of Honeygrow will join others locally in the Fenway and the Seaport District along with the Northshore Mall in Peabody, and it will likely focus on stir-fry dishes while also offering salads and honeybars.

The address for the upcoming Boston Landing location of Honeygrow is 305 Guest Street, Boston, MA, 02134. The website for Honeygrow can be found at https://www.honeygrow.com/

[Earlier Article]
Honeygrow to Open in Allston

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Tuesday, March 03, 2026

Bluefin Restaurant and Seafood Market in Jamaica Plain Has Closed; Will Continue to Be at Farmers Markets

A seafood restaurant and fish shop in a Boston neighborhood has shut down, though the business will live on via farmers markets.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Bluefin's restaurant and seafood market in Jamaica Plain is closed, with a Facebook post from the business saying the following:

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Sadly, I have made the hard decision to permanently close Bluefin's 660 Centre Street location. I extend a big thanks to everyone who has supported us. We love being part of the JP community. On a positive note, our Farmers' Markets will continue operating as usual. So please come by, say hello, and grab your fresh, smoked, and tinned fish. We'd love to see you! To anyone who maintains a giftcard or Numarket balance, those will be honored at our Farmers' Markets.

Farmers Market Hours: Jamaica Plain at 677 Centre St, behind Bank of America: Saturdays: 12-3 pm (year-round) Tuesdays: 12-5pm (Jun 17 - Nov 25)

Roslindale Winter Market at the Emerald Society at 10 Birch Street (indoor and outdoor market) : Every other Sunday*: 10am-1pm *Mar. 1, Mar. 15, Mar 29

Bluefin first opened on Centre Street in 2024.

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Hawksmoor May Be Expanding to Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

A small chain of steakhouses with roots overseas could be on its way to Boston.

According to a Bluesky post from @tomready.bsky.social, Hawksmoor is looking to open in the city's Fort Point neighborhood, with @fortpointer.bsky.social saying in the thread that it would move into a space within the Eli Lilly research and development center on Necco Street. The group of steakhouses and cocktail bars first started out in London in 2006 and currently has two location in the United States--in New York City and Chicago.

Hawksmoor has apparently reached out to the Fort Point neighborhood association for an upcoming meeting, so stay tuned for more details on their plans as they come in.

The address for the proposed location of Hawksmoor in Fort Point is 15 Necco Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the U.S. locations of the chain can be found at https://thehawksmoor.com/us/

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