Boston Restaurant Talk

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Rosa Y Marigold Opens at Lyrik Back Bay

Early last year, it was reported that a restaurant with a connection to a couple of other local dining spots would be coming to a new mixed-use project in Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a source (and confirmed by the restaurant's website), Rosa Y Marigold officially opens today at Lyrik Back Bay, a development that is located above the Mass Pike by Newbury Street and Massachusetts Avenue. As mentioned in an earlier article here, the team that operates Celeste in Somerville and La Royal in Cambridge is behind the new place which features Peruvian cuisine and is open for lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch while also featuring live music.

The address for is Rosa Y Marigold is 400 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02115. Its website can be found at https://www.rosaymarigold.com/

[Earlier Article]
Rosa Y Marigold Plans to Open in Boston's Back Bay

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

La Tavernetta Opens in East Boston

Last fall, it was reported that an award-winning local chef was bringing a new concept to the East Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, La Tavernetta is now open at Clippership Wharf, and as mentioned in an earlier article, Douglass Williams is the co-owner along with Seth Gerber, both of whom are behind MIDA in East Boston, the South End, the Fenway, and Newtonville. Like MIDA, La Tavernetta focuses on Italian fare, though it is considered an Italian tavern that Williams says has "a slightly more letting-your-hair-down atmosphere" than MIDA. Some items on the menu include fried olives, oysters on the half shell, a porchetta reuben, frutti di mare, grilled whole bronzino, stromboli, and ricotta pie while beer, wine, and cocktails are also available.

The address for La Tavernetta is 45 Lewis Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website can be found at https://www.latavernettaeastie.com/

[Earlier Article]
La Tavernetta by Mida Plans to Open in East Boston

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Bambola and The Girl Next Door Open in Boston's Seaport District

Last spring, it was reported that a couple of dining and drinking spots from a local restaurant group would be coming to the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that they are both up and running.

According to a source along with an article in The Boston Globe, Bambola and The Girl Next Door are now open in the city's Seaport District, moving into the space on Northern Avenue where Seaport Social had been. As mentioned in an earlier article here, Bambola is an upscale Italian restaurant while the The Girl Next Door is a more casual neighborhood spot with Italian comfort food and cocktails. Both places are part of the Sneaky Good Hospitality Group, which includes Flamingo in the North End, Rock & Rye in the Theatre District, Pinky's in the Back Bay, and Blondie's in Brighton.

The address for Bambola and The Girl Next Door is 225 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for Sneaky Good Hospitality Group is at https://www.sneakygoodhospitality.com/

[Earlier Article]
Bambola and The Girl Next Door Plan to Open in Boston's Seaport District

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Amar in Boston's Back Bay Is Closing

A high-end restaurant in Boston that was first opened by an acclaimed chef a few years ago is going to be closing.

According to an article from The Boston Globe, Amar in the Back Bay is shutting down on April 26, with the space (which is on the 17th floor of the Raffles Boston hotel on Trinity Place) being turned into a private event space. As mentioned in an earlier article here, George Mendes, who was opening chef at the now-closed Aldea (a Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant), is now based in Boston and he will be opening a couple of new spots this year in the South End--Agosto (a restaurant on Washington Street in the South End with a chef's counter and a tasting menu) and Baby Sister (a bakery-cafe that will be next door).

Amar, which first opened its doors back in 2023, has been known for its Portuguese and Mediterranean fare; its web page can be found at https://www.raffles.com/boston/dining/amar/

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Monday, April 13, 2026

Winch & Pulley Brewing Company Opens in Framingham

Last fall, it was reported that a new taproom would be opening in the local area, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an article from The MetroWest Daily News, Winch & Pulley is now open in Framingham, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it has taken over the space on Morton Street where Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company had been before moving to Williamsburg in 2024, and before that, Jack's Abby until it moved to its current home on Clinton Street. The brewery offers several beers on tap while also offering cider and seltzer, and it looks like a beer garden will also be coming at some point as well.

The address for Winch & Pulley is 81 Morton Street, Framingham, MA, 01702. Its website can be found at https://winchandpulley.co/

[Earlier Article]
Winch & Pulley Brewing Company Plans to Open a Taproom and Beer Garden in Framingham

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Sushi Sang Lee in Gloucester Is Closing

An edomae-style omakase sushi bar on the North Shore that has a Food Network winner behind it is shutting down, though plans appear to be in the works for a new concept from the owner.

According to a source, Sushi Sang Lee is saying goodbye to its space in Gloucester, with an Instagram post from the Prospect Street spot saying the following:

After five wonderful years, Sushi Sang Lee is officially moving on from our current location, but this goodbye is only the beginning of a brand new journey that we're excited to bring to you....We pride ourselves in bringing you the best experience we can, and we're so excited to welcome you into this brand new beginning. With our new location, we plan on serving you an updated concept with the addition of an amazing a la carte menu. Stay tuned for updates of our grand reopening and new concept.

The last day of service at Sushi Sang Lee is May 24.

Sushi Sang Lee owner Sang Hyun Lee was crowned champion on the Food Network's Chopped: Sushi Showdown in 2025.

The address for Sushi Sang Lee is 76 Prospect Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930. Its website can be found at https://www.sushisanglee.com/

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