Boston Restaurant Talk

Monday, August 17, 2026

Colette Bakery to Open in Arlington

A trio of French bakeries is going to be joined by a fourth, with this one being in the northwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Colette Bakery is planning to open in Arlington, taking over the space on Massachusetts Avenue in the center of town that had been home to Symmes Mini-Mart until it closed a couple of years ago. Once it opens, the new location of the bakery will join others in Boston's South End, Melrose, and Medford, and it will likely offer pastries, baked goods, and desserts.

Colette Bakery was first established in Melrose back in 2022.

The address for the upcoming location of Colette Bakery in Arlington is 681 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476. The website for the business can be found at https://www.colettebakery.com/

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Curiosity Brewing Co. to Open in Somerville's Davis Square

A brand new brewery and taproom is on its way to Somerville.

According to a source, Curiosity Brewing Co. is planning to open in the Davis Square section of the city, moving into a space on Day Street adjacent to American Flatbread. The Instagram page for the business indicates that it will include both a taproom and a coffee shop/espresso bar, and a beer garden/patio will be set up in the parking lot area just outside of the facility. The Curiosity website gives a bit more information, saying the following:

Curiosity Brewing is a taproom-first brewery-in-planning coming soon to Somerville, MA. We're building a 7–10 BBL neighborhood brewery and 80–100 seat taproom, designed as a true third space — not home, not work, but a place to gather, connect, and discover. Our brewing philosophy is rooted in innovation and experimentation. Alongside award-winning New England IPAs, we're investing in low-ABV hazies and non-alcoholic hop teas, exploring new ways for people to enjoy craft flavor without limits.

The address for the upcoming Curiosity Brewing Co. in Davis Square is 49 Day Street, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its website can be found at https://www.curiosity.beer/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/curiositybrewingco/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending August 16, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 10, 2026, and August 16, 2026.

The Lobster Pound in Manomet Reopens
A beloved seafood market located in a scenic location on the South Shore is back in business, reopening three years after it shuttered.
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Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford Is Closing
A longtime breakfast and lunch spot a few miles north of Boston is going to be shutting down.
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Sweet Cheeks Q and Fool's Errand in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood Are Both Closing
A couple of dining and drinking spots from one of Boston's best-known chefs/restaurateurs will be closing.
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Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar Opens in East Boston
A dining spot with Colombian influences has finally opened after being in the works for a long time.
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Abbott's Frozen Custard in Lexington Has Officially Closed
A location of a small chain of frozen custard shops whose roots are in upstate New York has closed for good.
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Friday, August 14, 2026

The Lobster Pound in Manomet Reopens

A beloved seafood market located in a scenic location on the South Shore is back in business, reopening three years after it shuttered.

According to an article in the Plymouth Independent, The Lobster Pound in the Manomet section of Plymouth is open once again, with the shop reopening under new management on August 10. The article mentions that Tim Mahoney and Ryan Belval, who both come from Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, are the new operators and are leasing the space, as the Collins family (who ran the business until 2023) still own the building in which it resides.

The reborn Lobster Pound will offer such options as lobster rolls, crab rolls, clam chowder, lobster bisque, shucked oysters, hot dogs, ice cream, and more, and picnic tables are set up outside the place.

The address for The Lobster Pound is 252 Manomet Point Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360. Its website can be found at https://www.instagram.com/lobsterpound.manomet/

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Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford Is Closing

A longtime breakfast and lunch spot a few miles north of Boston is going to be shutting down.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford is planning to close its doors, with the post from the High Street eatery saying the following:

It is with a heavy heart that we share that Paul Revere Restaurant will be closing permanently on Sunday, August 30, 2006. Due to an unexpected, serious medical hardship and retirement, we are no longer able to continue operating the restaurant. After careful consideration with our family and medical team, we must prioritize our health and prioritize what is best for our family, and unfortunately right now that means stepping away from daily operation.

Paul Revere Restaurant has been in business since 2000, offering such options as breakfast plates, waffles, pancakes, club sandwiches, burgers, wings, fish and chips, and more.

The address for Paul Revere Restaurant is 447 High Street, West Medford, MA, 02155. Its website can be found at https://paulrevererestaurant.yolasite.com/

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Sweet Cheeks Q and Fool's Errand in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood Are Both Closing

A couple of dining and drinking spots from one of Boston's best-known chefs/restaurateurs will be shutting down.

According to an article from boston.com, Tiffani Faison is going to be closing Sweet Cheeks Q and Fool's Errand in the city's Fenway neighborhood as she has decided not to renew the lease for the two places, with Faison saying the following in the article:

It's been 15 years, and this is a heartbreaking victory lap for us, and for the city, and for our team....A restaurant staying open for 15 years, full stop, is nearly impossible. So to be able to make it this far, it's been the honor of my life. [Sweet Cheeks] is my first baby, and this is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make....It is cost-prohibitive to have restaurants now....Right now, we're paying for fuel charges that are in addition to what we already pay because the Strait of Hormuz is closed and gas is heinously expensive. And we are paying tariffs on things that come from other countries. And then there are things that are just expensive anyway. The price of food has gone up. We pay a fair wage and that is really hard to do."

Faison says that both Sweet Cheeks (which focuses on barbecue) and Fool's Errand (which offers bar snacks, wine, and cocktails, and which shares the same liquor license as Sweet Cheeks) will be closing after business hours on November 24.

The address for Sweet Cheeks Q is 1381 Boylston Street while the address for Fool's Errand is 1377 Boylston Street.

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