Another big name within the Boston restaurant scene is going away in a couple of weeks.
According to a message from a source and a subsequent press release, Meritage Restaurant at the Boston Harbor Hotel is closing down following business service on February 15, with the release saying that the space will be repurposed as a private event area. The email does say that the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille and Rowes Wharf Bar within the hotel will remain in operation.
The Meritage, which has been in business for 17 years, is a fine-dining spot that is known for its food and wine pairings, with Executive Chef Daniel Bruce heading up the kitchen; Bruce will remain on and will oversee all food operations at the Boston Harbor Hotel.
The website for Meritage can be found at https://www.meritagetherestaurant.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Friday, January 31, 2020
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Irish Investment Firm Danu Partners Purchases The Strega Group
An Irish investment firm that owns a Boston-based group of high-end steakhouses has purchased another local restaurant group, though not all of that group's dining spots are part of the deal.
According to an article in The Boston Globe, Danu Partners has acquired The Strega Group, with Strega Waterfront in the Seaport District, Strip by Strega in Park Plaza, Strega Prime in Woburn, and all five locations of Caffe Strega being part of the package as well as an affiliated catering business. The post says that Nick Varano and The Varano Group will continue to run the North End location of Strega along with the nearby Nico and Rina's, and Varano will also still be involved with Fratelli at the Encore Boston Harbor casino and hotel in Everett.
Danu Partners, which is the parent company of the Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc., has introduced a new holding company called PPX Hospitality Brands that will be behind the investment firm's restaurant businesses in the United States along with its expansion plans in this country. (Two locations of Smith & Wollensky can be found in the local area--one on the Boston waterfront and another in Wellesley.)
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to an article in The Boston Globe, Danu Partners has acquired The Strega Group, with Strega Waterfront in the Seaport District, Strip by Strega in Park Plaza, Strega Prime in Woburn, and all five locations of Caffe Strega being part of the package as well as an affiliated catering business. The post says that Nick Varano and The Varano Group will continue to run the North End location of Strega along with the nearby Nico and Rina's, and Varano will also still be involved with Fratelli at the Encore Boston Harbor casino and hotel in Everett.
Danu Partners, which is the parent company of the Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc., has introduced a new holding company called PPX Hospitality Brands that will be behind the investment firm's restaurant businesses in the United States along with its expansion plans in this country. (Two locations of Smith & Wollensky can be found in the local area--one on the Boston waterfront and another in Wellesley.)
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Kung Fu Tea Is Opening in Cambridge's Harvard Square
A bubble tea chain with a handful of locations in the Greater Boston area opening a new shop in one of the busiest parts of Cambridge.
According to a source (Geoff Wong), Kung Fu Tea is going to open in Harvard Square, with the Instagram page for the business confirming this, saying that its new outlet will be on Mass. Ave. and that its grand opening will be taking place on Friday, January 31. (Another source tells us that it was going through a soft opening during the week, which was also confirmed by its Instagram page.) Once it opens, the new location of the bubble tea shop will join a number of others in the local area including in Boston's Chinatown, the Symphony Hall area, Packard's Corner, Allston, Cleveland Circle, Somerville, Malden, Waltham, Quincy, Braintree, and Natick.
Kung Fu Tea is known for such items as classic tea, milk tea, slush, punch, and yogurt.
The address for the new location of Kung Fu Tea in Harvard Square is 1160 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.kungfutea.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a source (Geoff Wong), Kung Fu Tea is going to open in Harvard Square, with the Instagram page for the business confirming this, saying that its new outlet will be on Mass. Ave. and that its grand opening will be taking place on Friday, January 31. (Another source tells us that it was going through a soft opening during the week, which was also confirmed by its Instagram page.) Once it opens, the new location of the bubble tea shop will join a number of others in the local area including in Boston's Chinatown, the Symphony Hall area, Packard's Corner, Allston, Cleveland Circle, Somerville, Malden, Waltham, Quincy, Braintree, and Natick.
Kung Fu Tea is known for such items as classic tea, milk tea, slush, punch, and yogurt.
The address for the new location of Kung Fu Tea in Harvard Square is 1160 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.kungfutea.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Sam Adams Taproom Opens Next to Faneuil Hall
A downtown Boston taproom that has been a long time in the making has finally arrived.
As reported earlier, the new Samuel Adams taproom and brewery opens today next to Faneuil Hall in the former Hillstone space, with Boston Magazine saying that the two-floor place has a capacity of more than 400 and the brewery will be able to make up to 1,100 barrels of beer each year. The downstairs section is the main beer hall and bar area, while the second floor (which is the plaza level) includes another bar and a rooftop patio area. The new taproom will offer some food as well, including such items as pretzels, flatbreads, sandwiches, sausages, and cookies, and the beer options will include brews made and offered just for this location along with the regular Sam Adams beers.
The address for the new Sam Adams taproom and brewery is 60 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for the company can be found at https://www.samueladams.com/
[Earlier Article]
Sam Adams to Open Taproom by Boston's Faneuil Hall
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As reported earlier, the new Samuel Adams taproom and brewery opens today next to Faneuil Hall in the former Hillstone space, with Boston Magazine saying that the two-floor place has a capacity of more than 400 and the brewery will be able to make up to 1,100 barrels of beer each year. The downstairs section is the main beer hall and bar area, while the second floor (which is the plaza level) includes another bar and a rooftop patio area. The new taproom will offer some food as well, including such items as pretzels, flatbreads, sandwiches, sausages, and cookies, and the beer options will include brews made and offered just for this location along with the regular Sam Adams beers.
The address for the new Sam Adams taproom and brewery is 60 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for the company can be found at https://www.samueladams.com/
[Earlier Article]
Sam Adams to Open Taproom by Boston's Faneuil Hall
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Villa Luisa Plans to Open in Boston's Back Bay
A new restaurant may be coming to Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, though very little is known about it at this point in time.
According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Villa Luisa is planning to open on Newbury Street, with the restaurant including seating for 46 in its dining room, another 3 at a bar, and approximately 1,100 square feet of space--and it is applying for a beer, wine, and liqueur license. Based on the address given, it looks like the dining spot would be taking over the space where Dosa Factory had been, and before that, Steve's Greek Cuisine. No other information can be found on the restaurant online, though the notice does say that the manager would be Hebert H. Entwistle III and the parent company is 316 Newbury Restaurant Holder LLC. More should be learned about Villa Luisa later next week, so stay tuned for updates.
The address for the proposed Villa Luisa in the Back Bay would be 316 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02115.
[March 4 update: According to a source, Villa Luisa will be a casual restaurant that features Mediterranean fare.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Villa Luisa is planning to open on Newbury Street, with the restaurant including seating for 46 in its dining room, another 3 at a bar, and approximately 1,100 square feet of space--and it is applying for a beer, wine, and liqueur license. Based on the address given, it looks like the dining spot would be taking over the space where Dosa Factory had been, and before that, Steve's Greek Cuisine. No other information can be found on the restaurant online, though the notice does say that the manager would be Hebert H. Entwistle III and the parent company is 316 Newbury Restaurant Holder LLC. More should be learned about Villa Luisa later next week, so stay tuned for updates.
The address for the proposed Villa Luisa in the Back Bay would be 316 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02115.
[March 4 update: According to a source, Villa Luisa will be a casual restaurant that features Mediterranean fare.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Atlantico Is Opening in the Former Southern Proper Space in Boston's South End
What looks to be a new seafood restaurant is replacing a Southern-style dining spot in the South End of Boston, and it apparently has a big local name behind it.
Based on a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Atlantico is looking to open in the former Southern Proper space on Harrison Avenue, with a source indicating to us that the upcoming spot is planning to focus at least in part on seafood. The hearing notice also confirms something else that our source told us, that Michael Serpa (Select Oyster Bar, Grand Tour) is involved with the new restaurant. (Serpa also used to work at one of Boston's best-known dining spots--Neptune Oyster Bar in the North End.) More should be known about the new eatery by later next week, so stay tuned for updates.
Southern Proper closed on New Year's Eve after being in business for a bit less than two years.
The address for Atlantico is 600 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118.
[February 19 update: Boston Magazine reports that Atlantico will indeed be focusing on seafood, with food and wine offerings having Spanish and Portuguese influences. The restaurant, which plans to open sometime this spring, will also feature an all-day cafe along with a cocktail bar.]
Based on a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Atlantico is looking to open in the former Southern Proper space on Harrison Avenue, with a source indicating to us that the upcoming spot is planning to focus at least in part on seafood. The hearing notice also confirms something else that our source told us, that Michael Serpa (Select Oyster Bar, Grand Tour) is involved with the new restaurant. (Serpa also used to work at one of Boston's best-known dining spots--Neptune Oyster Bar in the North End.) More should be known about the new eatery by later next week, so stay tuned for updates.
Southern Proper closed on New Year's Eve after being in business for a bit less than two years.
The address for Atlantico is 600 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118.
[February 19 update: Boston Magazine reports that Atlantico will indeed be focusing on seafood, with food and wine offerings having Spanish and Portuguese influences. The restaurant, which plans to open sometime this spring, will also feature an all-day cafe along with a cocktail bar.]
[October 15 update: According to an Instagram post, Atlantico plans to open its doors today.]
[Earlier Article]
Southern Proper in Boston's South End Is Closing
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[Earlier Article]
Southern Proper in Boston's South End Is Closing
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Nzuko Restaurant Is Opening in Watertown
It looks like a Caribbean and Mediterranean fusion restaurant in MetroWest is going to be expanding a bit closer to Boston.
According to a Tweet from @grahams, Nzuko Restaurant in Framingham is opening in Watertown, with a sign out front at the Howard Street space saying that the dining spot is coming soon. Based on the menu at its Route 30 location in Framingham, expect to see such dishes as a black bean and quinoa burger, jerk chicken, curry tofu, hummus, a salmon wrap, lamb kebabs, a jasmine rice stir-fry, and more at the new outlet.
Another location of Nzuko had been at The Natick Mall as well, but that restaurant is no longer in business.
The address for Nzuko in Watertown is 60 Howard Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. The website for the Framington location can be found at http://nzukorestaurant.com/
According to a Tweet from @grahams, Nzuko Restaurant in Framingham is opening in Watertown, with a sign out front at the Howard Street space saying that the dining spot is coming soon. Based on the menu at its Route 30 location in Framingham, expect to see such dishes as a black bean and quinoa burger, jerk chicken, curry tofu, hummus, a salmon wrap, lamb kebabs, a jasmine rice stir-fry, and more at the new outlet.
Another location of Nzuko had been at The Natick Mall as well, but that restaurant is no longer in business.
The address for Nzuko in Watertown is 60 Howard Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. The website for the Framington location can be found at http://nzukorestaurant.com/
[November 12, 2021 update: According to a source, Nzuko is now open in Watertown.]
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Casa De Greek Plans to Replace Tilted Kilt in Billerica
It appears that a restaurant chain known by some as the "Scottish Hooters" has disappeared from the local landscape and that a Greek dining spot will apparently be taking over its last Boston-area space.
According to a source, a sign is up at the site of the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery space in Billerica saying that Casa De Greek is opening there, with a Yelp page appearing to confirm this. Very little is known about the upcoming Greek restaurant, and it is not known exactly when Tilted Kilt closed, so keep checking back for any updates that may come in.
Tilted Kilt first opened in Billerica in 2016, with another location opening in the Fenway section of Boston a year later, though that outlet closed in 2018. A Quincy location had once been looked at as well several years ago, but the city ultimately rejected that restaurant.
The address for the now-closed Tilted Kilt in Billerica (and the upcoming Casa De Greek) is 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA, 01821.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a source, a sign is up at the site of the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery space in Billerica saying that Casa De Greek is opening there, with a Yelp page appearing to confirm this. Very little is known about the upcoming Greek restaurant, and it is not known exactly when Tilted Kilt closed, so keep checking back for any updates that may come in.
Tilted Kilt first opened in Billerica in 2016, with another location opening in the Fenway section of Boston a year later, though that outlet closed in 2018. A Quincy location had once been looked at as well several years ago, but the city ultimately rejected that restaurant.
The address for the now-closed Tilted Kilt in Billerica (and the upcoming Casa De Greek) is 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA, 01821.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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The Chicken & Rice Guys in Medford Has Closed for Good; Flooding from Burst Water Pipe to Blame
A brick-and-mortar location of a local business known for its gyros, grilled chicken dishes, and more has shut down permanently following extensive flood damage to the space late last month.
According to a message sent to us from the place, The Chicken & Rice Guys in Medford has closed for good, with a Facebook post stating that "The flooding that damaged the building on Dec 22nd was so severe that it doesn't make sense for us to return to the location, and instead use our resources to expand the business in other ways. We are currently looking for possible new spaces, and will keep you all updated on any new openings." Locations of the restaurant in Boston's Financial District and Downtown Crossing remain in operation, as do its food trucks which can be found in and around Boston during the week. The Salem Street eatery first opened in the fall of 2015.
The address for the now-closed Chicken & Rice Guys in Medford was 64 Salem Street, Medford, MA, 02155. The website for the business can be found at https://cnrguys.com/
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According to a message sent to us from the place, The Chicken & Rice Guys in Medford has closed for good, with a Facebook post stating that "The flooding that damaged the building on Dec 22nd was so severe that it doesn't make sense for us to return to the location, and instead use our resources to expand the business in other ways. We are currently looking for possible new spaces, and will keep you all updated on any new openings." Locations of the restaurant in Boston's Financial District and Downtown Crossing remain in operation, as do its food trucks which can be found in and around Boston during the week. The Salem Street eatery first opened in the fall of 2015.
The address for the now-closed Chicken & Rice Guys in Medford was 64 Salem Street, Medford, MA, 02155. The website for the business can be found at https://cnrguys.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Farmer's Daughter Plans to Open in the Meadow Walk Development in Sudbury
A popular restaurant south of Boston that is known for its weekend brunch and inventive comfort food is expanding to the western suburbs.
According to an article from the Patch, The Farmer's Daughter in North Easton is planning to open a second location at the Meadow Walk development in Sudbury, with the post saying that the new 100-seat eatery will be open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch, and the space will also be available for private events at night. If all goes as planned, the new location of The Farmer's Daughter will open sometime later this year.
The original location of The Farmer's Daughter in North Easton debuted in 2013, taking over the space where the Main Street Cafe had once been.
The address for the upcoming Farmer's Daughter at Meadow Walk is 534F Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, MA, 01776. The website for the original location in North Easton can be found at https://www.thefarmersdaughtereaston.com/
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According to an article from the Patch, The Farmer's Daughter in North Easton is planning to open a second location at the Meadow Walk development in Sudbury, with the post saying that the new 100-seat eatery will be open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch, and the space will also be available for private events at night. If all goes as planned, the new location of The Farmer's Daughter will open sometime later this year.
The original location of The Farmer's Daughter in North Easton debuted in 2013, taking over the space where the Main Street Cafe had once been.
The address for the upcoming Farmer's Daughter at Meadow Walk is 534F Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, MA, 01776. The website for the original location in North Easton can be found at https://www.thefarmersdaughtereaston.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Donna's Cakes in West Roxbury Is Up for Sale
A longtime bakery that is known in part for its custom cakes is on the selling block.
An article from Universal Hub says (via a Facebook post from the business) that Donna's Cakes in West Roxbury is up for sale, with the note from the Spring Street shop saying that "Due to unforeseen family circumstances and after much deliberation, it is with a heavy heart that we have painstakingly decided to sell our family business that has been serving this wonderful community for the past 30 years. We hope to find the right buyer who will love it as much as we do and continue its legacy for many years to come." The post also says that Donna's will remain open until the "right buyer is found," so it looks like the bakery will remain in operation for at least the time being.
In addition to cakes made for a variety of occasions, Donna's Cakes also offers custom cupcakes as well.
The address for Donna's Cakes is 100 Spring Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132. Its website can be found at http://www.donnas-cakes.com/home.html
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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An article from Universal Hub says (via a Facebook post from the business) that Donna's Cakes in West Roxbury is up for sale, with the note from the Spring Street shop saying that "Due to unforeseen family circumstances and after much deliberation, it is with a heavy heart that we have painstakingly decided to sell our family business that has been serving this wonderful community for the past 30 years. We hope to find the right buyer who will love it as much as we do and continue its legacy for many years to come." The post also says that Donna's will remain open until the "right buyer is found," so it looks like the bakery will remain in operation for at least the time being.
In addition to cakes made for a variety of occasions, Donna's Cakes also offers custom cupcakes as well.
The address for Donna's Cakes is 100 Spring Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132. Its website can be found at http://www.donnas-cakes.com/home.html
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Ben and Jerry's Is Opening at Arsenal Yards in Watertown
A beloved ice cream company with roots up north is opening a shop within a new complex just west of Boston that will also be home to a number of other dining and drinking spots.
According to a note from The Passionate Foodie, Ben and Jerry's is planning to open at the Arsenal Yards in Watertown, with a Facebook post from the development confirming this, saying that it plans to open sometime later this year. Once it opens, the new shop will join others in and around Boston, including in the Back Bay (two), Faneuil Hall, the Seaport District, Cambridge's Harvard Square, Braintree, and Natick, along with a kiosk by the New England Aquarium--and it will join a handful of restaurants and bars coming to Arsenal Yards as well, including Kura Sushi, The Gallows, Tori Jiro, Pepe's Pizza, Condesa Restaurante Mexicano, Tender Greens, Shake Shack, Pokeworks, and City Works Eatery and Pour House.
The website for the Vermont-based Ben and Jerry's can be found at https://www.benjerry.com/
[March 13 update: The dining page for Arsenal Yards is now saying that the new Ben and Jerry's plans to open sometime this spring.]
[June 19 update: Eater Boston states that the Watertown location of Ben and Jerry's is now open.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a note from The Passionate Foodie, Ben and Jerry's is planning to open at the Arsenal Yards in Watertown, with a Facebook post from the development confirming this, saying that it plans to open sometime later this year. Once it opens, the new shop will join others in and around Boston, including in the Back Bay (two), Faneuil Hall, the Seaport District, Cambridge's Harvard Square, Braintree, and Natick, along with a kiosk by the New England Aquarium--and it will join a handful of restaurants and bars coming to Arsenal Yards as well, including Kura Sushi, The Gallows, Tori Jiro, Pepe's Pizza, Condesa Restaurante Mexicano, Tender Greens, Shake Shack, Pokeworks, and City Works Eatery and Pour House.
The website for the Vermont-based Ben and Jerry's can be found at https://www.benjerry.com/
[March 13 update: The dining page for Arsenal Yards is now saying that the new Ben and Jerry's plans to open sometime this spring.]
[June 19 update: Eater Boston states that the Watertown location of Ben and Jerry's is now open.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Central Kitchen in Cambridge's Central Square Is Closing; Brick & Mortar to Remain Open
A popular restaurant and bar in Cambridge is shutting down for good, though the cocktail lounge upstairs that is under the same ownership will remain in operation.
A message received from us today indicates that Central Kitchen on Mass. Ave. in Central Square is in the process of closing, with the space currently being used mostly for pop-ups and private events. We have been told that the space housing Central Kitchen is planning to be licensed as a recreational marijuana facility, while Brick & Mortar, a speakeasy-style bar above the restaurant, is not affected by this change and will remain open.
Central Kitchen first opened approximately 20 years ago, with the dining and drinking spot offering New American fare along with a variety of beer, wine, and cocktail options.
The address for Central Kitchen (and Brick & Mortar) is 567 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139.
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A message received from us today indicates that Central Kitchen on Mass. Ave. in Central Square is in the process of closing, with the space currently being used mostly for pop-ups and private events. We have been told that the space housing Central Kitchen is planning to be licensed as a recreational marijuana facility, while Brick & Mortar, a speakeasy-style bar above the restaurant, is not affected by this change and will remain open.
Central Kitchen first opened approximately 20 years ago, with the dining and drinking spot offering New American fare along with a variety of beer, wine, and cocktail options.
The address for Central Kitchen (and Brick & Mortar) is 567 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Bar Louie Has Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
A Texas-based chain of "gastrobars" with two locations in the local area has filed for bankruptcy.
According to an article from CBS Boston, Bar Louie announced on Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and that it has reached an agreement with its lenders to buy the restaurant chain by way of a bankruptcy sale, with the plan being to come out of bankruptcy within the next three months. The article says that locations of the chain in Boston's Fenway neighborhood and Foxboro remain in operation, though 38 outlets that were "underperforming" have shut down.
Bar Louie, which first started out in Chicago approximately 30 years ago, is known in part for its classic American and New American dishes along with an extensive selection of beers, wines, and cocktails (including its signature martinis). The website for the chain can be found at https://www.barlouie.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to an article from CBS Boston, Bar Louie announced on Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and that it has reached an agreement with its lenders to buy the restaurant chain by way of a bankruptcy sale, with the plan being to come out of bankruptcy within the next three months. The article says that locations of the chain in Boston's Fenway neighborhood and Foxboro remain in operation, though 38 outlets that were "underperforming" have shut down.
Bar Louie, which first started out in Chicago approximately 30 years ago, is known in part for its classic American and New American dishes along with an extensive selection of beers, wines, and cocktails (including its signature martinis). The website for the chain can be found at https://www.barlouie.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Monday, January 27, 2020
Miam Miam Macaronerie Is Opening in Quincy Center
A local business known for its macarons is opening a retail shop in one of the hottest parts of the Greater Boston area.
According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Miam Miam Macaronerie is planning to open in Quincy Center, with a note within the Quincy, Ma Happenings and Events Facebook group page (from City of Quincy consultant and publicist Kerry J. Byrne) saying that the store will be opening in front of the Quincy Center T station. The business currently sells macarons online and has also been set up previously in a couple of different storefronts--within The Juice Box on West Broadway in South Boston and inside the Sure Pinoy market on Water Street in Quincy--but this will be their first retail store that they will be able to call their own.
The website for Miam Miam Macaronerie can be found at https://www.miammiammac.com/
[February 21 update: A press release indicates that Miam Miam Macaronerie hopes to open in Quincy in March or April, and it will be moving into a space within the Munroe Place building at 1205 Hancock Street.]
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According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Miam Miam Macaronerie is planning to open in Quincy Center, with a note within the Quincy, Ma Happenings and Events Facebook group page (from City of Quincy consultant and publicist Kerry J. Byrne) saying that the store will be opening in front of the Quincy Center T station. The business currently sells macarons online and has also been set up previously in a couple of different storefronts--within The Juice Box on West Broadway in South Boston and inside the Sure Pinoy market on Water Street in Quincy--but this will be their first retail store that they will be able to call their own.
The website for Miam Miam Macaronerie can be found at https://www.miammiammac.com/
[February 21 update: A press release indicates that Miam Miam Macaronerie hopes to open in Quincy in March or April, and it will be moving into a space within the Munroe Place building at 1205 Hancock Street.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Tsurutontan Udon Noodle Brasserie Opens in Boston's Kenmore Square
A small group of Japanese noodle spots has expanded to Boston, opening within a hotel in a busy section of the city.
According to an Instagram post from the place, Tsurutontan Udon Noodle Brasserie is now open inside the Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square, joining Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar, and The Hawthorne. As reported earlier, the dining spot is known for its udon noodle dishes, while also offering such items as sushi, curry dishes, tempura, rice bowls, and more. The new location of Tsurutontan joins other locations in New York (two) and Hawaii, as well as a handful of locations in Japan, where it was first established.
The address for the new location of Tsurutontan Udon Noodle Brasserie in Kenmore Square is 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215. Its website can be found at https://www.tsurutontan.com/
[Earlier Article]
Tsurutontan Udon Noodle Brasserie to Open within Hotel Commonwealth in Boston's Kenmore Square
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Twelve Food Items from Asian Restaurants in the Boston Area]
According to an Instagram post from the place, Tsurutontan Udon Noodle Brasserie is now open inside the Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square, joining Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar, and The Hawthorne. As reported earlier, the dining spot is known for its udon noodle dishes, while also offering such items as sushi, curry dishes, tempura, rice bowls, and more. The new location of Tsurutontan joins other locations in New York (two) and Hawaii, as well as a handful of locations in Japan, where it was first established.
The address for the new location of Tsurutontan Udon Noodle Brasserie in Kenmore Square is 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215. Its website can be found at https://www.tsurutontan.com/
[Earlier Article]
Tsurutontan Udon Noodle Brasserie to Open within Hotel Commonwealth in Boston's Kenmore Square
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Twelve Food Items from Asian Restaurants in the Boston Area]
Aegean Restaurant in Framingham May Be Going Up for Auction
What had once been a pair of well-known Greek restaurants could be completely disappearing from the landscape, as its original location appears to be going up for auction.
According to a source, it looks like the Aegean Restaurant in Framingham is going on the auction block, with a Framingham Source article saying that the Route 30 dining spot appears to be scheduled for a foreclosure auction on February 25, while a Framingham Forward post shows that the restaurant had been late in renewing its common victualler license in December. The Framingham location of the Aegean Restaurant first opened approximately 40 years ago, and was joined by another location in Watertown in 2001; the Framingham outlet moved to its present location in 2005 while the Watertown location ended up shutting down in 2016.
Both posts mention that the Framingham location of the Aegean Restaurant was still open as of this weekend.
The address for the Aegean Restaurant in Framingham is 257 Cochituate Road (Route 30), Framingham, MA, 01701. Its website can be found at http://www.aegeanrestaurants.com/
[January 31 update: Wicked Local confirms that the Aegean Restaurant is indeed on the auction block, as a post within The Zekos Group site shows that the building in which it is housed is listed as a foreclosure auction; a poster within the Nobscot Neighbors Facebook group does say that the restaurant was still open as of a couple of days ago.]
[February 24 update: A worker at the restaurant mentions on Facebook that the Aegean still appears to be open, at least as of this past weekend.]
[February 25 update: According to a source, the Aegean will not be closing after all and the auction is off, with a message from the restaurant confirming this.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a source, it looks like the Aegean Restaurant in Framingham is going on the auction block, with a Framingham Source article saying that the Route 30 dining spot appears to be scheduled for a foreclosure auction on February 25, while a Framingham Forward post shows that the restaurant had been late in renewing its common victualler license in December. The Framingham location of the Aegean Restaurant first opened approximately 40 years ago, and was joined by another location in Watertown in 2001; the Framingham outlet moved to its present location in 2005 while the Watertown location ended up shutting down in 2016.
Both posts mention that the Framingham location of the Aegean Restaurant was still open as of this weekend.
The address for the Aegean Restaurant in Framingham is 257 Cochituate Road (Route 30), Framingham, MA, 01701. Its website can be found at http://www.aegeanrestaurants.com/
[January 31 update: Wicked Local confirms that the Aegean Restaurant is indeed on the auction block, as a post within The Zekos Group site shows that the building in which it is housed is listed as a foreclosure auction; a poster within the Nobscot Neighbors Facebook group does say that the restaurant was still open as of a couple of days ago.]
[February 24 update: A worker at the restaurant mentions on Facebook that the Aegean still appears to be open, at least as of this past weekend.]
[February 25 update: According to a source, the Aegean will not be closing after all and the auction is off, with a message from the restaurant confirming this.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Whaling in Oklahoma in Boston's South End Is Closed
A South End restaurant with an unusual name--and a place that has one of the region's best-known chefs behind it--appears to be shuttered, and it is not known if/when it might open again.
According to a source, Whaling in Oklahoma was locked up and dark late Sunday afternoon during normal business hours, while another source had told us last week that the Tremont Street dining spot was apparently closing, though no other details had been given at the time. A check within its reservations section all week long showed that it stopped taking reservations after Saturday night and as of Sunday afternoon and again this morning, it was indeed no longer taking any reservations at all. Phone calls placed late on Sunday went directly to voicemail, and its website and Facebook page give no indication as to what might be going on.
Tim Maslow of the now-closed Strip-T's in Watertown and Ribelle in Brookline first opened Whaling in Oklahoma in the summer of 2018, with the place being a modern American brasserie with Japanese influences. A wine bar called Le Canular opened in an adjacent space last fall, residing in the former Sister Sorel space. (Whaling in Oklahoma took over the former Tremont 647 space.)
The address for the Whaling in Oklahoma is 647 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118.
[January 31 update: Boston Magazine confirms that Whaling in Oklahoma and Le Canular are both closed for good, with business partner Brian Lesser indicating that they are now looking into "various options" for the space.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
According to a source, Whaling in Oklahoma was locked up and dark late Sunday afternoon during normal business hours, while another source had told us last week that the Tremont Street dining spot was apparently closing, though no other details had been given at the time. A check within its reservations section all week long showed that it stopped taking reservations after Saturday night and as of Sunday afternoon and again this morning, it was indeed no longer taking any reservations at all. Phone calls placed late on Sunday went directly to voicemail, and its website and Facebook page give no indication as to what might be going on.
Tim Maslow of the now-closed Strip-T's in Watertown and Ribelle in Brookline first opened Whaling in Oklahoma in the summer of 2018, with the place being a modern American brasserie with Japanese influences. A wine bar called Le Canular opened in an adjacent space last fall, residing in the former Sister Sorel space. (Whaling in Oklahoma took over the former Tremont 647 space.)
The address for the Whaling in Oklahoma is 647 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118.
[January 31 update: Boston Magazine confirms that Whaling in Oklahoma and Le Canular are both closed for good, with business partner Brian Lesser indicating that they are now looking into "various options" for the space.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Dig Inn Plans to Open in Cambridge's Kendall Square
A New York City-based group of "farm-to-counter" restaurants is planning to expand once again into the Boston area, with another Cambridge outlet apparently in the works.
According to a licensing commission hearing agenda page, Dig Inn is looking to open in Kendall Square, with the notice indicating that the upcoming eatery could have seating for 40 indoors and an additional 14 on a seasonal patio, and that it hopes to acquire a full liquor license. If approved, the new location of Dig Inn would join others in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood, the Prudential Center, Downtown Crossing, and Copley Square--and as mentioned in an earlier article, another outlet is coming to Cambridge's Harvard Square as well.
Dig Inn is known for its "market bowls" that have a grain or salad base with items such as chicken, beef, and salmon added.
The address for the proposed location of Dig Inn in Kendall Square would be One Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for all locations is at https://www.diginn.com/
[Earlier Article]
Dig Inn Plans to Open in Cambridge's Harvard Square
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a licensing commission hearing agenda page, Dig Inn is looking to open in Kendall Square, with the notice indicating that the upcoming eatery could have seating for 40 indoors and an additional 14 on a seasonal patio, and that it hopes to acquire a full liquor license. If approved, the new location of Dig Inn would join others in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood, the Prudential Center, Downtown Crossing, and Copley Square--and as mentioned in an earlier article, another outlet is coming to Cambridge's Harvard Square as well.
Dig Inn is known for its "market bowls" that have a grain or salad base with items such as chicken, beef, and salmon added.
The address for the proposed location of Dig Inn in Kendall Square would be One Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for all locations is at https://www.diginn.com/
[Earlier Article]
Dig Inn Plans to Open in Cambridge's Harvard Square
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Friday, January 24, 2020
Flour Bakery Plans to Open in Former Au Bon Pain Space in Boston's Beacon Hill/West End Area
It looks like a popular local group of bakery-cafes will be expanding to one of Boston's most historic neighborhoods.
According to an Instagram post, Flour Bakery is going to be opening in the city's Beacon Hill neighborhood, with the Cambridge Street shop being its ninth location--and based on the address, it appears that it may be taking over the former Au Bon Pain space in the Charles River Plaza near where Beacon Hill and the West End meet. In the post, owner Joanne Chang indicates that she had been looking at almost this exact same space 20 years ago when she was looking to open her first location, and she has continued to look at Beacon Hill over the years. Once it opens, the new outlet of Flour will join other locations in the South End, Seaport District, Fort Point, the Back Bay (2), Cambridge's Harvard Square, Central Square, and Cambridgeport.
In addition to winning Outstanding Baker in 2016 from the James Beard Foundation, Joanne Chang is also known for defeating Bobby Flay in a sticky bun competition on the Food Network.
The address for the upcoming location of Flour in Beacon Hill is 209 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for all locations can be found at https://flourbakery.com/
[July 14 update: A new Instagram post indicates that construction has begun at the upcoming Beacon Hill location of Flour, which could be opening sometime in the fall if all goes well. (Thanks to a source for letting us know about this.)]
[Earlier Article]
Au Bon Pain Is Closing Its Shop at the Charles River Plaza in Boston
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
According to an Instagram post, Flour Bakery is going to be opening in the city's Beacon Hill neighborhood, with the Cambridge Street shop being its ninth location--and based on the address, it appears that it may be taking over the former Au Bon Pain space in the Charles River Plaza near where Beacon Hill and the West End meet. In the post, owner Joanne Chang indicates that she had been looking at almost this exact same space 20 years ago when she was looking to open her first location, and she has continued to look at Beacon Hill over the years. Once it opens, the new outlet of Flour will join other locations in the South End, Seaport District, Fort Point, the Back Bay (2), Cambridge's Harvard Square, Central Square, and Cambridgeport.
In addition to winning Outstanding Baker in 2016 from the James Beard Foundation, Joanne Chang is also known for defeating Bobby Flay in a sticky bun competition on the Food Network.
The address for the upcoming location of Flour in Beacon Hill is 209 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for all locations can be found at https://flourbakery.com/
[July 14 update: A new Instagram post indicates that construction has begun at the upcoming Beacon Hill location of Flour, which could be opening sometime in the fall if all goes well. (Thanks to a source for letting us know about this.)]
[Earlier Article]
Au Bon Pain Is Closing Its Shop at the Charles River Plaza in Boston
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
T's Pub in Boston May Be Replaced by Gopchang Story
Yet another longtime Boston dining and drinking spot appears to be closing, and it may be replaced by a Korean BBQ restaurant that features dishes made with the innards of animals.
According to a source, T's Pub on Commonwealth Avenue is looking to transfer its liquor license to Gopchang Story which would operate within the same space, with this being confirmed by a website for the latter that gives the address of T's, saying that a new location is "under construction" there. Gopchang, which currently has locations in Manhattan and the Flushing section of Queens, has its roots in South Korea and focuses on dishes using large and small intestines of cattle and/or pigs along with other entrails, according to the site.
T's Pub, which has been in business since 1971, has been a popular spot with college students over the years (especially from nearby Boston University) and people going to the Paradise music club which is a couple of storefronts down.
The address for T's Pub (and the proposed Gopchang Story) is 973 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
According to a source, T's Pub on Commonwealth Avenue is looking to transfer its liquor license to Gopchang Story which would operate within the same space, with this being confirmed by a website for the latter that gives the address of T's, saying that a new location is "under construction" there. Gopchang, which currently has locations in Manhattan and the Flushing section of Queens, has its roots in South Korea and focuses on dishes using large and small intestines of cattle and/or pigs along with other entrails, according to the site.
T's Pub, which has been in business since 1971, has been a popular spot with college students over the years (especially from nearby Boston University) and people going to the Paradise music club which is a couple of storefronts down.
The address for T's Pub (and the proposed Gopchang Story) is 973 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Phin Coffee House Is Opening in the Former Boston Common Coffee Co. Space in the Financial District
A new spot for coffee is on its way to downtown Boston, and it will be taking over one of the retail spaces vacated by a local coffee company.
According to a source (Geoff Wong), Phin Coffee House is planning to open on High Street in a former Boston Common Coffee Co. space, with a sign up for the spot simply saying "Coming Soon." No other information can be found on the business, including what it may offer and when it might open, so as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.
Boston Common Coffee Co. closed its High Street location last September, following the closure of its shops on Washington Street in Downtown Crossing, Canal Street in the North Station/West End area, and Salem Street in the North End over the past few years. Currently, the company focuses mainly on online sales and wholesale.
The address for the new Phin Coffee House is 10 High Street, Boston, MA, 02110.
According to a source (Geoff Wong), Phin Coffee House is planning to open on High Street in a former Boston Common Coffee Co. space, with a sign up for the spot simply saying "Coming Soon." No other information can be found on the business, including what it may offer and when it might open, so as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.
Boston Common Coffee Co. closed its High Street location last September, following the closure of its shops on Washington Street in Downtown Crossing, Canal Street in the North Station/West End area, and Salem Street in the North End over the past few years. Currently, the company focuses mainly on online sales and wholesale.
The address for the new Phin Coffee House is 10 High Street, Boston, MA, 02110.
[According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Phin Coffee House has its grand opening on High Street starting today, with a Facebook events page showing this.]
[Earlier Article]
Boston Common Coffee Co. Closes Its High Street Location in Boston; Online Business Remains in Operation
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[Earlier Article]
Boston Common Coffee Co. Closes Its High Street Location in Boston; Online Business Remains in Operation
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Thursday, January 23, 2020
The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Cambridge's Central Square Has Been Put Up for Sale
One of the region's best-known music complexes is on the market.
According to an article from Cambridge Day, The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Central Square is listed for sale, with owner Nabil Sater saying that "It's been tough," apparently referring to the long hours involved and trying to pay off the mortgage for the complex. Sater does think that any sale would be in the distant future or unlikely and that his hope is for the place to continue running as a nightclub. Nabil and Joseph Sater purchased The Middle East in 2014, with the complex currently including ZuZu restaurant and Sonia, the latter of which resides in the space where the legendary music club T.T. the Bear's had once been).
The Middle East was originally a Middle Eastern restaurant before becoming a music venue in 1987.
The address for The Middle East is 472-480 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website can be found at https://www.mideastoffers.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to an article from Cambridge Day, The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Central Square is listed for sale, with owner Nabil Sater saying that "It's been tough," apparently referring to the long hours involved and trying to pay off the mortgage for the complex. Sater does think that any sale would be in the distant future or unlikely and that his hope is for the place to continue running as a nightclub. Nabil and Joseph Sater purchased The Middle East in 2014, with the complex currently including ZuZu restaurant and Sonia, the latter of which resides in the space where the legendary music club T.T. the Bear's had once been).
The Middle East was originally a Middle Eastern restaurant before becoming a music venue in 1987.
The address for The Middle East is 472-480 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website can be found at https://www.mideastoffers.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Wheelhouse in Boston's Financial District Is Closing; New Location Opening at High Street Place
A popular downtown Boston eatery that claims to be the "home of Boston's best burger" is shutting down, though it will be reborn inside a nearby food hall.
Eater Boston is reporting (via an Instagram post) that Wheelhouse on Broad Street plans to close its doors on January 31, with the dining spot opening back up within High Street Place, and the owners say (as mentioned here earlier) that they will also be opening a fried chicken place there called Haley Jane's. If all goes as planned, Wheelhouse and Haley Jane's will open in March.
Wheelhouse first opened in 2014, taking over the space where Italian Cafe had been; the restaurant offers both breakfast and lunch, and it features a variety of burgers including turkey, lamb, and black bean.
The address for the current location of Wheelhouse is 63 Broad Street while the address for the upcoming High Street Place food hall will be 100 High Street. (The website for Wheelhouse can be found at http://www.wheelhouseboston.com/)
[February 5 update: The Facebook page for the place confirms that Wheelhouse has closed its Broad Street restaurant while also saying that its new location at High Street Place could be opening in a few weeks.]
[Earlier Article]
High Street Place Food Hall Being Planned for Downtown Boston
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Fifteen Burgers in the Boston Area and Beyond]
Eater Boston is reporting (via an Instagram post) that Wheelhouse on Broad Street plans to close its doors on January 31, with the dining spot opening back up within High Street Place, and the owners say (as mentioned here earlier) that they will also be opening a fried chicken place there called Haley Jane's. If all goes as planned, Wheelhouse and Haley Jane's will open in March.
Wheelhouse first opened in 2014, taking over the space where Italian Cafe had been; the restaurant offers both breakfast and lunch, and it features a variety of burgers including turkey, lamb, and black bean.
The address for the current location of Wheelhouse is 63 Broad Street while the address for the upcoming High Street Place food hall will be 100 High Street. (The website for Wheelhouse can be found at http://www.wheelhouseboston.com/)
[February 5 update: The Facebook page for the place confirms that Wheelhouse has closed its Broad Street restaurant while also saying that its new location at High Street Place could be opening in a few weeks.]
[Earlier Article]
High Street Place Food Hall Being Planned for Downtown Boston
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Fifteen Burgers in the Boston Area and Beyond]
Tiger Sugar Plans to Expand to the Boston Area
A Taiwanese chain that features tea with brown sugar appears to be on its way to the local area.
According to an article from Eater Boston, Tiger Sugar is planning to expand to the Boston area, with paperwork filed with addresses in Allston and Cambridge's Harvard Square. It is not yet known whether actual shops will open in these two neighborhoods, but a rep for the company does say that they have expansion plans for the region. (An earlier article had mentioned that a Korean food hall coming to Manhattan that will include a location of Tiger Sugar is also hoping to bring a food hall to Boston, but those plans aren't yet confirmed--and it isn't known whether Tiger Sugar might be included there if it does open.)
Tiger Sugar offers brown sugar boba (bubble tea), with Eater saying that they use a brown sugar syrup with milk along with slow-cooked tapioca pearls.
The website for Tiger Sugar can be found at https://tigersugar.com/
According to an article from Eater Boston, Tiger Sugar is planning to expand to the Boston area, with paperwork filed with addresses in Allston and Cambridge's Harvard Square. It is not yet known whether actual shops will open in these two neighborhoods, but a rep for the company does say that they have expansion plans for the region. (An earlier article had mentioned that a Korean food hall coming to Manhattan that will include a location of Tiger Sugar is also hoping to bring a food hall to Boston, but those plans aren't yet confirmed--and it isn't known whether Tiger Sugar might be included there if it does open.)
Tiger Sugar offers brown sugar boba (bubble tea), with Eater saying that they use a brown sugar syrup with milk along with slow-cooked tapioca pearls.
The website for Tiger Sugar can be found at https://tigersugar.com/
[February 26, 2021 update: Based on information from an email and a Facebook page for the place, Tiger Sugar is indeed coming to Allston, and we have been told that the place is slated to have its grand opening on March 6 at 11:00 AM.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Gelato & Chill Is Opening a Retail Shop in Hingham
A gelato company that is based on the South Shore is returning home in a sense, opening a shop in the town where it has its commercial kitchen--and where it initially got its start.
According to an article in Boston Magazine, Gelato & Chill is planning to open a retail outlet in the former Cold Stone Creamery space at the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham, joining its other location at Time Out Market in Boston's Fenway. This will technically be the third location to open, as the company once had a kiosk at The Innovation and Design Building in Boston's Seaport District, but that outlet has since closed.
The Hingham location of Gelato & Chill hopes to open in the spring, and while it will continue to use its commercial kitchen in Hingham, some production of its products will also take place at the new shop as well.
The website for Gelato & Chill can be found at https://www.gelatochill.com/
[June 26 update: According to a press release, Gelato & Chill is now open in Hingham.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to an article in Boston Magazine, Gelato & Chill is planning to open a retail outlet in the former Cold Stone Creamery space at the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham, joining its other location at Time Out Market in Boston's Fenway. This will technically be the third location to open, as the company once had a kiosk at The Innovation and Design Building in Boston's Seaport District, but that outlet has since closed.
The Hingham location of Gelato & Chill hopes to open in the spring, and while it will continue to use its commercial kitchen in Hingham, some production of its products will also take place at the new shop as well.
The website for Gelato & Chill can be found at https://www.gelatochill.com/
[June 26 update: According to a press release, Gelato & Chill is now open in Hingham.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Haley House Bakery Cafe in Roxbury Has Opened Back Up
Back in June, it was reported that a non-profit restaurant that had closed its doors would be reopening, and now we have learned that it is up and running once again--and some changes have come with the opening.
According to a press release, Haley House Bakery Cafe in Roxbury's Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square) has soft-opened, with a grand reopening slated to take place on February 1. The release mentions that the Dade Street eatery now has a new general manager and business plan, a new menu that includes bowl-based meals along with some old favorites, a renovated interior, and a new "Friends of Haley House Bakery Cafe" initiative in which locals in the community offer financial support to the place, though the overall mission of the cafe--to help support the Roxbury community in a variety of ways, including the training and employing of local residents who are faced with limited work options--remains the same.
The address for Haley House Bakery Cafe is 12 Dade Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119. The website for Haley House itself, which is a nonprofit community organization that has been around since 1966, can be found at http://haleyhouse.org while the cafe's site is at http://haleyhouse.org/hhbc/
[Earlier Article]
Haley House Bakery Cafe in Roxbury Is Reopening
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a press release, Haley House Bakery Cafe in Roxbury's Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square) has soft-opened, with a grand reopening slated to take place on February 1. The release mentions that the Dade Street eatery now has a new general manager and business plan, a new menu that includes bowl-based meals along with some old favorites, a renovated interior, and a new "Friends of Haley House Bakery Cafe" initiative in which locals in the community offer financial support to the place, though the overall mission of the cafe--to help support the Roxbury community in a variety of ways, including the training and employing of local residents who are faced with limited work options--remains the same.
The address for Haley House Bakery Cafe is 12 Dade Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119. The website for Haley House itself, which is a nonprofit community organization that has been around since 1966, can be found at http://haleyhouse.org while the cafe's site is at http://haleyhouse.org/hhbc/
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Haley House Bakery Cafe in Roxbury Is Reopening
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Johnny Rockets in Acton Has Closed
A California-based chain of hamburger places that recently reopened one of its Boston-area locations is back down to two in the region.
According to a source, Johnny Rockets in Acton is closed, with a check on the locations section of the chain's website seeming to confirm this, showing only its Braintree and Burlington outlets (along with another restaurant in Agawam). No reason has been given for its closure, nor is it known what might move into the Massachusetts Avenue space, so stay tuned for updates.
The Braintree location of Johnny Rockets, which closed down in early January of 2018, opened back up late last summer.
The address for the now-closed location of Johnny Rockets in Acton was 387 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111), Acton, MA, 01720. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.johnnyrockets.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a source, Johnny Rockets in Acton is closed, with a check on the locations section of the chain's website seeming to confirm this, showing only its Braintree and Burlington outlets (along with another restaurant in Agawam). No reason has been given for its closure, nor is it known what might move into the Massachusetts Avenue space, so stay tuned for updates.
The Braintree location of Johnny Rockets, which closed down in early January of 2018, opened back up late last summer.
The address for the now-closed location of Johnny Rockets in Acton was 387 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111), Acton, MA, 01720. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.johnnyrockets.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Bisuteki Japanese Steak House in Revere Is Closing
A decades-old hotel restaurant that focuses on Japanese food is shutting down.
According to a couple of sources, Bisuteki Japanese Steak House in Revere is closing, with a Patch article mentioning that its last day in operation will be January 30. The Squire Road restaurant, which is located within the Four Points Sheraton Boston Logan hotel, first opened more than 40 years ago and is known in part for its tableside grilling of meats along with its variety of sushi offerings. A Facebook post from Boston's Wicked North Shore page indicates that the dining spot is affiliated with Bisuteki Tokyo Japanese Steak House in Cambridge and locations of Tokyo Japanese Steakhouses in Braintree, Newton, and Saugus, with all four of these restaurants remaining open.
The address for Bisuteki Japanese Steak House in Revere is 407 Squire Road, Revere, MA, 02151. Its website can be found at http://www.bisutekirevere.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a couple of sources, Bisuteki Japanese Steak House in Revere is closing, with a Patch article mentioning that its last day in operation will be January 30. The Squire Road restaurant, which is located within the Four Points Sheraton Boston Logan hotel, first opened more than 40 years ago and is known in part for its tableside grilling of meats along with its variety of sushi offerings. A Facebook post from Boston's Wicked North Shore page indicates that the dining spot is affiliated with Bisuteki Tokyo Japanese Steak House in Cambridge and locations of Tokyo Japanese Steakhouses in Braintree, Newton, and Saugus, with all four of these restaurants remaining open.
The address for Bisuteki Japanese Steak House in Revere is 407 Squire Road, Revere, MA, 02151. Its website can be found at http://www.bisutekirevere.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Melting Sun to Open within Boston's South Station
A new place for coffee, baked goods, and more is on its way to Boston, and this spot will cater to commuters.
According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Melting Sun is planning to open in South Station, with a look at its website indicating that it will be focusing mostly on lighter fare. A check on its menu shows that the upcoming eatery will offer such items as bagels, muffins, croissants, breakfast dishes, soups, salads, and sandwiches while offering an array of hot and iced teas and coffees as well.
It is not yet known when Melting Sun might open, as a sign out front simply says "coming soon."
The website for Melting Sun can be found at https://meltingsunboston.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Melting Sun is planning to open in South Station, with a look at its website indicating that it will be focusing mostly on lighter fare. A check on its menu shows that the upcoming eatery will offer such items as bagels, muffins, croissants, breakfast dishes, soups, salads, and sandwiches while offering an array of hot and iced teas and coffees as well.
It is not yet known when Melting Sun might open, as a sign out front simply says "coming soon."
The website for Melting Sun can be found at https://meltingsunboston.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Sichuan's Garden in Waltham Has Closed
A longtime Chinese restaurant known in part for its buffet has shut down, and an auction is soon slated to take place there.
According to a source, Sichuan's Garden in Waltham is now closed, with a Facebook post within the Bring Retail to Waltham group page showing (via Anthony Susi and The Boston Herald) a notice of an auction scheduled on the premises on January 27. The notice also indicates that the Waverley Oaks Road restaurant has shuttered because the owner is retiring, though it isn't yet known what might be going into the space at this point in time.
Sichuan's Garden first opened in 1995, offering an all-you-can-eat buffet along with a la carte menu items that included mostly Chinese-American fare.
The address for the now-closed Sichuan's Garden was 411 Waverley Oaks Road (Suite 109), Waltham, MA, 02452.
[January 21 update: A post within the E.F. Smith site indicates that the Sichuan's Garden auction has been canceled, though no reason has been given for the cancellation as of yet.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a source, Sichuan's Garden in Waltham is now closed, with a Facebook post within the Bring Retail to Waltham group page showing (via Anthony Susi and The Boston Herald) a notice of an auction scheduled on the premises on January 27. The notice also indicates that the Waverley Oaks Road restaurant has shuttered because the owner is retiring, though it isn't yet known what might be going into the space at this point in time.
Sichuan's Garden first opened in 1995, offering an all-you-can-eat buffet along with a la carte menu items that included mostly Chinese-American fare.
The address for the now-closed Sichuan's Garden was 411 Waverley Oaks Road (Suite 109), Waltham, MA, 02452.
[January 21 update: A post within the E.F. Smith site indicates that the Sichuan's Garden auction has been canceled, though no reason has been given for the cancellation as of yet.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Monday, January 20, 2020
Ora Trattorizza in Boston's Back Bay/Copley Square Area Has Closed; New Concept Planned for Space
An Italian restaurant in one of the busiest parts of Boston has closed after being in business for about a year and a half.
According to a source, Ora Trattorizza in the Back Bay/Copley Square section of the city is no longer in business, with a message sent last night confirming that the Boylston Street spot has indeed shut down. We have been told that a new concept is on the way, though no details have been given as of yet, so stay tuned for updates. Ora Trattorizza first opened in July of 2018 next to the Charlesmark Hotel, with the two-story restaurant featuring Neapolitan pizza, a variety of Italian dishes, and beer, wine, and cocktails.
The address for Ora Trattorizza (and the upcoming new concept) is 651 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116.
[August 20 update: It appears that plans for a new concept to come to the Ora Trattorizza space may have fallen through, as a listing within the Restaurants for Sale section of the Boston Restaurant Group website indicates that the space is now on the market and that the landlord is "open to negotiations."]
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According to a source, Ora Trattorizza in the Back Bay/Copley Square section of the city is no longer in business, with a message sent last night confirming that the Boylston Street spot has indeed shut down. We have been told that a new concept is on the way, though no details have been given as of yet, so stay tuned for updates. Ora Trattorizza first opened in July of 2018 next to the Charlesmark Hotel, with the two-story restaurant featuring Neapolitan pizza, a variety of Italian dishes, and beer, wine, and cocktails.
The address for Ora Trattorizza (and the upcoming new concept) is 651 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116.
[August 20 update: It appears that plans for a new concept to come to the Ora Trattorizza space may have fallen through, as a listing within the Restaurants for Sale section of the Boston Restaurant Group website indicates that the space is now on the market and that the landlord is "open to negotiations."]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Friday, January 17, 2020
Swissbakers Reopens Its Allston Location
A local group of bakery-cafes that shut down last month has opened one of its shops back up.
According to a Facebook post from the business, Swissbakers has reopened its Allston location, with the note saying that "We are cobbling together a pathway to save our family business and return to serving our community. It's not done yet, but TODAY is a giant leap forward." The post goes on to say that this is a soft and "partial" reopening and that if all goes well, they might start reopening other outlets as well, with the hope being to make these permanent openings. For now, the Allston store is open from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends.
All locations of Swissbakers closed in early December, including shops in Boston's North Station, Cambridge's Harvard Square, and Reading; another branch had been located in the Boston Public Market as well, though that one closed in October.
The address for the Allston location of Swissbakers is 168 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the business can be found at https://swissbakers.com/
Thanks to Universal Hub for initially bringing this to our attention.
[Earlier Article]
Swissbakers Closes All Locations
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a Facebook post from the business, Swissbakers has reopened its Allston location, with the note saying that "We are cobbling together a pathway to save our family business and return to serving our community. It's not done yet, but TODAY is a giant leap forward." The post goes on to say that this is a soft and "partial" reopening and that if all goes well, they might start reopening other outlets as well, with the hope being to make these permanent openings. For now, the Allston store is open from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends.
All locations of Swissbakers closed in early December, including shops in Boston's North Station, Cambridge's Harvard Square, and Reading; another branch had been located in the Boston Public Market as well, though that one closed in October.
The address for the Allston location of Swissbakers is 168 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the business can be found at https://swissbakers.com/
Thanks to Universal Hub for initially bringing this to our attention.
[Earlier Article]
Swissbakers Closes All Locations
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Thursday, January 16, 2020
The Capital Burger to Open in Former Papa Razzi Space in Boston's Back Bay
A restaurant that features gourmet burgers and spiked shakes--and which has a connection to a chain of upscale steakhouses--is planning to expand to Boston, taking over the space where a longtime Italian restaurant had been.
A Boston Sun article confirms what a Twitter poster mentioned this afternoon, that The Capital Burger is looking to open in the former Papa Razzi space in the Back Bay, with the article saying that the dining spot, which currently has a location in Washington, DC, is affiliated with The Capital Grille. Based on the menu at its original location, the Newbury Street outlet could have such items as burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, steak frites, fried calamari, cheese fries, spiked shakes, and more.
Papa Razzi closed in November after being in the Back Bay for three decades; the restaurant moved from another location at the corner of Newbury and Dartmouth Streets approximately 10 years ago.
The address for the upcoming Capital Burger is 159 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the Washington, DC, location is at https://www.thecapitalburger.com/
[June 2 update: The Capital Burger could be one step closer to opening in the Back Bay by later this week, as a licensing board hearing page shows that its request for a liquor license is slated to be looked at tomorrow (Wednesday, June 3).]
A Boston Sun article confirms what a Twitter poster mentioned this afternoon, that The Capital Burger is looking to open in the former Papa Razzi space in the Back Bay, with the article saying that the dining spot, which currently has a location in Washington, DC, is affiliated with The Capital Grille. Based on the menu at its original location, the Newbury Street outlet could have such items as burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, steak frites, fried calamari, cheese fries, spiked shakes, and more.
Papa Razzi closed in November after being in the Back Bay for three decades; the restaurant moved from another location at the corner of Newbury and Dartmouth Streets approximately 10 years ago.
The address for the upcoming Capital Burger is 159 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the Washington, DC, location is at https://www.thecapitalburger.com/
[June 2 update: The Capital Burger could be one step closer to opening in the Back Bay by later this week, as a licensing board hearing page shows that its request for a liquor license is slated to be looked at tomorrow (Wednesday, June 3).]
[March 31, 2021 update: A Facebook comment from the place indicates that The Capital Burger opens its Back Bay location tomorrow (April 1).]
[Earlier Article]
Papa Razzi in Boston's Back Bay Is Closing
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Papa Razzi in Boston's Back Bay Is Closing
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Artifact Cider Project to Open Taproom in Cambridge's Central Square
A craft cider company that got its start in Western Massachusetts then moved to the Boston area before moving back to the western part of the state is returning to the Boston area once again.
According to an article from Boston Magazine, Artifact Cider Project is planning to open a taproom in an as-of-yet undisclosed space in the Central Square area of Cambridge, joining its taproom in Florence. The business started out in 2014 with its first home being in a garage in Springfield, with the company moving to Everett three years later before moving to its current home in Florence where it has a production cellar and retail area along with its taproom.
The article indicates that production of Artifact's ciders will continue to be done in Florence, and that the Cambridge taproom could offer snacks in addition to cider, though the exact plans for the taproom--which hopes to open this spring--are still in the works.
The website for Artifact Cider Project can be found at https://www.artifactcider.com/
According to an article from Boston Magazine, Artifact Cider Project is planning to open a taproom in an as-of-yet undisclosed space in the Central Square area of Cambridge, joining its taproom in Florence. The business started out in 2014 with its first home being in a garage in Springfield, with the company moving to Everett three years later before moving to its current home in Florence where it has a production cellar and retail area along with its taproom.
The article indicates that production of Artifact's ciders will continue to be done in Florence, and that the Cambridge taproom could offer snacks in addition to cider, though the exact plans for the taproom--which hopes to open this spring--are still in the works.
The website for Artifact Cider Project can be found at https://www.artifactcider.com/
[September 25 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions (via a Facebook post from the business) that Artifact Cider will be opening at 438 Mass. Ave., which is the old Economy Hardware space between Brookline Street and Sidney Street.] by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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CGK on Newbury to Open in Former Tapeo Space in Boston's Back Bay
[Ed note: This article was updated on January 27 to reflect new information about the ownership of the place.]
A new restaurant may be opening in the Back Bay space where one of the city's best-known restaurants had once been.
According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, CGK on Newbury is looking to acquire the liquor license of Tapeo, with the place having a connection to Crazy Good Kitchen in Malden according to a follow-up message received on January 27. Back in 2018, it appeared that a restaurant called Tony's Kitchen might be going into the Tapeo space, but those plans never came to fruition. [Note that the hearing page got the name wrong for the place, as it is indeed CGK on Newbury rather than GKC on Newbury.]
Tapeo, which had been in business for 22 years until closing in 2018, was known for its tapas, Spanish wines, and more.
The address for the proposed CGK on Newbury is 266 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116.
[March 12 update: According to a source, CGK on Newbury will be a casual restaurant that features such items as burgers and chicken, and it will have a seasonal patio in addition to indoor seating. (The dining spot is not expected to serve alcohol.)]
A new restaurant may be opening in the Back Bay space where one of the city's best-known restaurants had once been.
According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, CGK on Newbury is looking to acquire the liquor license of Tapeo, with the place having a connection to Crazy Good Kitchen in Malden according to a follow-up message received on January 27. Back in 2018, it appeared that a restaurant called Tony's Kitchen might be going into the Tapeo space, but those plans never came to fruition. [Note that the hearing page got the name wrong for the place, as it is indeed CGK on Newbury rather than GKC on Newbury.]
Tapeo, which had been in business for 22 years until closing in 2018, was known for its tapas, Spanish wines, and more.
The address for the proposed CGK on Newbury is 266 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116.
[March 12 update: According to a source, CGK on Newbury will be a casual restaurant that features such items as burgers and chicken, and it will have a seasonal patio in addition to indoor seating. (The dining spot is not expected to serve alcohol.)]
[May 28, 2021 update: According to another source, CGK on Newbury plans to open its doors tomorrow, with a Facebook post from the place confirming this.]
[Earlier Articles]
Tony's Kitchen May Open in Former Tapeo Space in Boston's Back Bay
Tapeo in Boston's Back Bay Is Closing
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Tony's Kitchen May Open in Former Tapeo Space in Boston's Back Bay
Tapeo in Boston's Back Bay Is Closing
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Salt & Olive Market in Cambridge's Harvard Square Is Closing
Yet another food spot in the Harvard Square section of Cambridge is shutting down.
According to an article from Cambridge Day, Salt & Olive Market in the Garage is closing at the end of February, with "family health issues" being the biggest reason for its closure, though economic trends seem to have played a role as well; co-founder Mary Taylor says that "being a small retailer in the age of Amazon and with what's happening in Harvard Square is not easy," while Harvard Square Business Association executive director Denise Jillson mentions that "People are just ordering way too much online....Foot traffic is an issue. We need more of it."
Salt & Olive first opened on Mass. Ave. back in 2014, moving to its current space in the Garage last May. The market offers a variety of gourmet products along with coffee and tea.
A number of other Harvard Square restaurants, bars, and food places have closed over recent times, including Flat Patties, Cambridge 1, Tom's BaoBao, Zambrero, John Harvard's Brewery and Ale House, Night Market, Sweet Bakery, and Crema Cafe.
The website for Salt & Olive Market can be found at https://saltandolive.com/
[February 18 update: A Facebook events page indicates that Salt & Olive Market has closed.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to an article from Cambridge Day, Salt & Olive Market in the Garage is closing at the end of February, with "family health issues" being the biggest reason for its closure, though economic trends seem to have played a role as well; co-founder Mary Taylor says that "being a small retailer in the age of Amazon and with what's happening in Harvard Square is not easy," while Harvard Square Business Association executive director Denise Jillson mentions that "People are just ordering way too much online....Foot traffic is an issue. We need more of it."
Salt & Olive first opened on Mass. Ave. back in 2014, moving to its current space in the Garage last May. The market offers a variety of gourmet products along with coffee and tea.
A number of other Harvard Square restaurants, bars, and food places have closed over recent times, including Flat Patties, Cambridge 1, Tom's BaoBao, Zambrero, John Harvard's Brewery and Ale House, Night Market, Sweet Bakery, and Crema Cafe.
The website for Salt & Olive Market can be found at https://saltandolive.com/
[February 18 update: A Facebook events page indicates that Salt & Olive Market has closed.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Top of the Hub at Boston's Prudential Center Is Closing
Another one of Boston's best-known restaurants is saying farewell, and this one has one of the best views in the region.
According to an article in The Boston Globe, Top of the Hub at the Prudential Center is slated to shut down on April 18 along with the Skywalk Observatory, which confirms what several sources had told us late last year. We were told at the time that the restaurant might be closing around the end of 2019, but a message sent to us from the restaurant denied that it would be doing so. In the article, officials from Select Restaurants, Inc. said in a statement that "The closures are the result of the decision of Boston Properties Inc., owners of The Prudential Tower, not to provide a new lease for the venues despite several years of discussion" while Boston Properties indicates that they are "planning an exciting new design for an observatory."
Top of the Hub, which is located 52 floors up with 360-degree views of Boston and beyond, first opened back in 1965, according to its Facebook page. Its website can be found at http://topofthehub.net/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to an article in The Boston Globe, Top of the Hub at the Prudential Center is slated to shut down on April 18 along with the Skywalk Observatory, which confirms what several sources had told us late last year. We were told at the time that the restaurant might be closing around the end of 2019, but a message sent to us from the restaurant denied that it would be doing so. In the article, officials from Select Restaurants, Inc. said in a statement that "The closures are the result of the decision of Boston Properties Inc., owners of The Prudential Tower, not to provide a new lease for the venues despite several years of discussion" while Boston Properties indicates that they are "planning an exciting new design for an observatory."
Top of the Hub, which is located 52 floors up with 360-degree views of Boston and beyond, first opened back in 1965, according to its Facebook page. Its website can be found at http://topofthehub.net/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Maria's Kitchen Is Opening in West Roxbury
It looks like a brand new restaurant is planning to open in West Roxbury, taking over three vacant spaces within a building that the restaurant owners purchased.
According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Maria's Kitchen is looking to open on Centre Street, with the website for the dining spot saying that it will be bringing "flavor, family-style cooking, and livelihood" to a building that had been home to a takeout pizza spot, a hair salon, and a small office. The owners of the upcoming eatery say on the site that they have been in the restaurant business for more than 35 years, and a web search for Dimitris Meletlidis, whose name is mentioned at the bottom of the website, indicates that this is apparently the same person who has been involved with dining spots/pizzerias in West Roxbury, Chelsea, and Revere over the years, according to an old Chelsea Record article.
Based on the website, it looks like Maria's Kitchen will offer such items as pizza, calzones, sandwiches, pasta dishes, seafood, Greek dishes, and more.
The address for this new restaurant in West Roxbury is: Maria's Kitchen, 1829 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132. Its website can be found at mariaskitchenboston.com
[July 15 update: A post from Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub on the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page indicates that Maria's Kitchen is now open.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Maria's Kitchen is looking to open on Centre Street, with the website for the dining spot saying that it will be bringing "flavor, family-style cooking, and livelihood" to a building that had been home to a takeout pizza spot, a hair salon, and a small office. The owners of the upcoming eatery say on the site that they have been in the restaurant business for more than 35 years, and a web search for Dimitris Meletlidis, whose name is mentioned at the bottom of the website, indicates that this is apparently the same person who has been involved with dining spots/pizzerias in West Roxbury, Chelsea, and Revere over the years, according to an old Chelsea Record article.
Based on the website, it looks like Maria's Kitchen will offer such items as pizza, calzones, sandwiches, pasta dishes, seafood, Greek dishes, and more.
The address for this new restaurant in West Roxbury is: Maria's Kitchen, 1829 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132. Its website can be found at mariaskitchenboston.com
[July 15 update: A post from Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub on the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page indicates that Maria's Kitchen is now open.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Moulton's Seafood Restaurant in Medford Is Up For Sale
A beloved seafood restaurant and market that has been around for a long time is on the market.
According to a source (Pete Nersesian), Moulton's Seafood Restaurant in Medford is for sale, with a Facebook post from the Winthrop Street spot showing the listing and saying that it is a "fantastic opportunity" while stating that the liquor license will be included in the sale. Comments within the thread indicate that Moulton's may have already shut down, with the Yelp page for the place seeming to confirm this.
Moulton's, which first opened more than 30 years ago, was known in part for its fresh seafood sold out of its market, while its restaurant offered a variety of seafood dishes on the menu.
The address for Moulton's Seafood Restaurant is 178 Winthrop St, Medford, MA, 02155.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Twelve Seafood Dishes from Boston-Area and New England Restaurants]
According to a source (Pete Nersesian), Moulton's Seafood Restaurant in Medford is for sale, with a Facebook post from the Winthrop Street spot showing the listing and saying that it is a "fantastic opportunity" while stating that the liquor license will be included in the sale. Comments within the thread indicate that Moulton's may have already shut down, with the Yelp page for the place seeming to confirm this.
Moulton's, which first opened more than 30 years ago, was known in part for its fresh seafood sold out of its market, while its restaurant offered a variety of seafood dishes on the menu.
The address for Moulton's Seafood Restaurant is 178 Winthrop St, Medford, MA, 02155.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Twelve Seafood Dishes from Boston-Area and New England Restaurants]
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Melting Pot Opens in Former Full Moon Space in Cambridge's Huron Village
A couple of months ago, it was reported that a popular family-friendly restaurant in Cambridge was closing, though a new spot would be replacing it and it would apparently stay mostly the same. Now we have learned that the new restaurant has opened, though it is quite a bit different from the old place.
According to a source, Melting Pot is now open in Huron Village, moving into the former Full Moon space on Huron Avenue. At the time of the announcement of Full Moon closing, a Cambridge Day article had said that new owner Bhola Pandey--who is also behind Mitho Restaurant in Winchester--would not be making any real changes, with Pandey's attorney, Joe Devlin, saying that "he's running it exactly as it is now....he's buying it to run it as [is], not to change anything about it." The article mentioned that other than the name change and an extra hour in business, no other changes were expected, but it turns out that the new Melting Pot is a Nepalese restaurant, with its menu showing curry dishes, stir-fry chili options, stir-fry noodle dishes, pan-grilled meat and seafood items such as wild boar ribs and goat, and more. [Ed note: The new restaurant has no apparent connection to The Melting Pot, a chain of fondue restaurants with locations in Bedford and Framingham.]
Mitho Restaurant, which opened in late 2018, also features Nepalese fare.
The address for Melting Pot in Huron Village is 344 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138. Its website can be found at http://meltingpotma.com/
[January 31 update: According to a licensing commission hearing agenda page, Melting Pot is looking to change its name to Base Crave. It is not known if the requested name change has anything to do with the aforementioned restaurant chain with a similar name; as soon as we find out more information, we will post an update here.]
[February 3 update: According to a source, Melting Pot in Cambridge has officially changed its name to Base Crave.]
[Earlier Article]
Full Moon Restaurant in Cambridge's Huron Village Is Closing; Melting Pot to Replace It
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
According to a source, Melting Pot is now open in Huron Village, moving into the former Full Moon space on Huron Avenue. At the time of the announcement of Full Moon closing, a Cambridge Day article had said that new owner Bhola Pandey--who is also behind Mitho Restaurant in Winchester--would not be making any real changes, with Pandey's attorney, Joe Devlin, saying that "he's running it exactly as it is now....he's buying it to run it as [is], not to change anything about it." The article mentioned that other than the name change and an extra hour in business, no other changes were expected, but it turns out that the new Melting Pot is a Nepalese restaurant, with its menu showing curry dishes, stir-fry chili options, stir-fry noodle dishes, pan-grilled meat and seafood items such as wild boar ribs and goat, and more. [Ed note: The new restaurant has no apparent connection to The Melting Pot, a chain of fondue restaurants with locations in Bedford and Framingham.]
Mitho Restaurant, which opened in late 2018, also features Nepalese fare.
The address for Melting Pot in Huron Village is 344 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138. Its website can be found at http://meltingpotma.com/
[January 31 update: According to a licensing commission hearing agenda page, Melting Pot is looking to change its name to Base Crave. It is not known if the requested name change has anything to do with the aforementioned restaurant chain with a similar name; as soon as we find out more information, we will post an update here.]
[February 3 update: According to a source, Melting Pot in Cambridge has officially changed its name to Base Crave.]
[Earlier Article]
Full Moon Restaurant in Cambridge's Huron Village Is Closing; Melting Pot to Replace It
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Is'Original Thai Cuisine Opens in Former New Rod Dee Space in Brookline's Washington Square
A new Thai restaurant has come to Brookline, and it features dishes served at the Thai spot that used to be in the same space.
Wicked Local is reporting that Is'Original Thai Cuisine had a grand opening this past Friday in the former New Rod Dee space in Washington Square, with the Beacon Street eatery using recipes from the now-closed spot as owner Pichaya Promploy was the head chef at New Rod Dee--and he gets his recipes from his mother. New Rod Dee had closed last spring along with the Cambridge location of Rod Dee, while the location of Rod Dee in Boston's Fenway became Rod Thai Family Taste.
The address for Is'Original Thai Cuisine is 1671 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website can be found at https://www.isoriginalthai.com/
[Earlier Articles]
Rod Dee in Brookline's Washington Square and Cambridge's Porter Square Have Closed
Rod Dee in Boston's Fenway Is Now Rod Thai
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Twelve Food Items from Asian Restaurants in the Boston Area]
Wicked Local is reporting that Is'Original Thai Cuisine had a grand opening this past Friday in the former New Rod Dee space in Washington Square, with the Beacon Street eatery using recipes from the now-closed spot as owner Pichaya Promploy was the head chef at New Rod Dee--and he gets his recipes from his mother. New Rod Dee had closed last spring along with the Cambridge location of Rod Dee, while the location of Rod Dee in Boston's Fenway became Rod Thai Family Taste.
The address for Is'Original Thai Cuisine is 1671 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website can be found at https://www.isoriginalthai.com/
[Earlier Articles]
Rod Dee in Brookline's Washington Square and Cambridge's Porter Square Have Closed
Rod Dee in Boston's Fenway Is Now Rod Thai
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Twelve Food Items from Asian Restaurants in the Boston Area]
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse to Open in Framingham
A California-based restaurant chain that is known in part for its deep-dish pizza is expanding to the Greater Boston area.
According to a job post within the Craigslist site, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is planning to open in Framingham, with interviews taking place at the Residence Inn on Staples Drive near where the Mass. Pike and Route 9 intersect. (An exact address for the restaurant and bar itself has not been given as of yet.) Based on its menu at other locations, the upcoming dining and drinking spot will offer a "Southern California twist" on Chicago-style pizza along with such possible options as tacos, burgers, pasta dishes, ribs, grilled chicken, and fish and chips, along with a variety of their own craft beers. If all goes as planned, the Framingham location of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse could be opening in June.
Currently, only two other locations of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse can be found in New England--in Warwick, RI, and Manchester, CT--though it looks like another outlet may be coming to North Attleboro as well.
The website for BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is at https://www.bjsrestaurants.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
According to a job post within the Craigslist site, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is planning to open in Framingham, with interviews taking place at the Residence Inn on Staples Drive near where the Mass. Pike and Route 9 intersect. (An exact address for the restaurant and bar itself has not been given as of yet.) Based on its menu at other locations, the upcoming dining and drinking spot will offer a "Southern California twist" on Chicago-style pizza along with such possible options as tacos, burgers, pasta dishes, ribs, grilled chicken, and fish and chips, along with a variety of their own craft beers. If all goes as planned, the Framingham location of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse could be opening in June.
Currently, only two other locations of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse can be found in New England--in Warwick, RI, and Manchester, CT--though it looks like another outlet may be coming to North Attleboro as well.
The website for BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is at https://www.bjsrestaurants.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Zuma Tex-Mex Grill at Faneuil Hall to Become Mezcala Tex-Mex Grill
Last summer, it was reported that a naming dispute had developed between two Boston restaurants, with the issue ultimately being settled and that one of the restaurants would be changing its name. Now we have learned what the new name will be.
According to a source (Geoff Wong), Zuma Tex-Mex Grill in Faneuil Hall is going to become Mezcala Tex-Mex Grill, with an events page indicating that a party called "Zuma: The Last Stand" will take place on January 31 and that Mezcala will debut the following day. The page mentions that no changes to its menu or ownership will be taking place, with the only change being its name, while saying "but oh what a party! It took 13 days to defeat the Texas rebels at the Alamo. They went down in a flame of glory and now we want to do the same, so come celebrate good-byes and NEW BEGINNINGS with us and be part of history." As reported earlier, the owners of Zuma Tex-Mex Grill filed a lawsuit against Zuma Boston, a high-end Japanese restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street in the Back Bay, and a Superior Court judge subsequently ruled in favor of the former. Several weeks later, it was reported that the dispute was settled "amicably" and that Zuma Tex-Mex Grill would go through a name change.
The address for Zuma Tex-Mex Grill (and what will soon be Mezcala Tex-Mex Grill) is 7 N Market Street, Boston, MA, 02109. Its website can be found at https://zumatexmexgrill.com/
[Earlier Article]
Battle Brewing Between Zuma Boston in the Back Bay and Zuma Tex-Mex Grill at Faneuil Hall
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
According to a source (Geoff Wong), Zuma Tex-Mex Grill in Faneuil Hall is going to become Mezcala Tex-Mex Grill, with an events page indicating that a party called "Zuma: The Last Stand" will take place on January 31 and that Mezcala will debut the following day. The page mentions that no changes to its menu or ownership will be taking place, with the only change being its name, while saying "but oh what a party! It took 13 days to defeat the Texas rebels at the Alamo. They went down in a flame of glory and now we want to do the same, so come celebrate good-byes and NEW BEGINNINGS with us and be part of history." As reported earlier, the owners of Zuma Tex-Mex Grill filed a lawsuit against Zuma Boston, a high-end Japanese restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street in the Back Bay, and a Superior Court judge subsequently ruled in favor of the former. Several weeks later, it was reported that the dispute was settled "amicably" and that Zuma Tex-Mex Grill would go through a name change.
The address for Zuma Tex-Mex Grill (and what will soon be Mezcala Tex-Mex Grill) is 7 N Market Street, Boston, MA, 02109. Its website can be found at https://zumatexmexgrill.com/
[Earlier Article]
Battle Brewing Between Zuma Boston in the Back Bay and Zuma Tex-Mex Grill at Faneuil Hall
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
Monday, January 13, 2020
Prime, Your Trusted Butcher in Arlington Heights Is Closing
An independent butcher shop that broke away from a chain of meat markets is closing its doors.
A poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page mentions (via an auction page from E.F. Smith) indicates that Prime, Your Trusted Butcher in Arlington Heights is closing, with a note on the shop's website indicating that the Mass. Ave. market will be shutting down by or before January 19. The note on the site says that they informed their employees after "careful consideration of the long-term financial performance of the store" and that gift cards, discount certificates, and store credits will be honored until their supplies run out.
Prime first opened in the fall of 2014, replacing a location of The Meat House, as the owner of the Arlington Heights location of the latter decided to change the place to an independent store with a new name. All New England locations of The Meat House now appear to be closed, with at least some becoming butcher shops with different names. (The website for The Meat House now goes to a location in New Jersey.)
The address for Prime, Your Trusted Butcher is 1398 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476. Its website can be found at https://primebutchershop.com
[January 20, 2020 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Prime, Your Trusted Butcher is now closed.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
A poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page mentions (via an auction page from E.F. Smith) indicates that Prime, Your Trusted Butcher in Arlington Heights is closing, with a note on the shop's website indicating that the Mass. Ave. market will be shutting down by or before January 19. The note on the site says that they informed their employees after "careful consideration of the long-term financial performance of the store" and that gift cards, discount certificates, and store credits will be honored until their supplies run out.
Prime first opened in the fall of 2014, replacing a location of The Meat House, as the owner of the Arlington Heights location of the latter decided to change the place to an independent store with a new name. All New England locations of The Meat House now appear to be closed, with at least some becoming butcher shops with different names. (The website for The Meat House now goes to a location in New Jersey.)
The address for Prime, Your Trusted Butcher is 1398 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476. Its website can be found at https://primebutchershop.com
[January 20, 2020 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Prime, Your Trusted Butcher is now closed.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
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