It looks like the Boston location of a restaurant/bar chain that was known for its purposely rude staff and its party atmosphere has closed its doors.
According to a source within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dick's Last Resort at Faneuil Hall Marketplace has shut down, with a tweet from Only In Boston saying that the dining and drinking spot "closed for good last Sunday after fifteen years in Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall Marketplace." Phone calls to the place go unanswered this afternoon, while a Google search has it labeled as "permanently closed," and a post within Boston's Wicked North Shore says that "Dick's Boston had reopened but today decision was made to shut down," though they mention that a rep from another location indicates \it could return at some point if "things changed." We have reached out to Faneuil Hall itself and are waiting to hear back from them to see if they have more information, so keep checking back for updates.
The Boston location of Dick's Last Resort had once been located on Huntington Avenue in the Back Bay.
The website for the chain can be found at https://dickslastresort.com/
[August 1 update: A message sent from Faneuil Hall confirms that Dick's Last Resort has indeed closed down.]
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Friday, July 31, 2020
Newcomb Cafe Is Opening within the Montilio's Space in Braintree
A cafe with a familiar name is opening in the southern suburbs of Boston, and it will reside in an existing bakery space that will remain open for business.
According to a source, Newcomb Cafe is planning to open within Montilio's in Braintree, with a message sent from the company stating that this is a permanent setup. We have also been confirmed via an email address given in a Facebook post that the people behind the cafe are the owners of Newcomb's Breakfast And Lunch, a Weymouth eatery that was destroyed in a fire a couple of months ago. It is not yet known exactly what will be on the Newcomb Cafe menu, so check back for updates as they come in.
The Braintree location of Montilio's, which first opened in 2011, offers a variety of pastries, baked goods, and cakes, along with pizza, arancini, and more. Other locations of Montilio's can be found in Brockton, Quincy, and Weymouth.
The address for Montilio's in Braintree (and Newcomb Cafe) is 703 Granite Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for all locations can be found at http://montilios.com/
[September 4 update: A check on the place indicates that Newcomb Cafe is now open within Montilio's in Braintree, and the two businesses share both inside and outside tables. The menu for Newcomb includes a variety of breakfast and lunch options, including breakfast sandwiches, a corned beef hash plate, waffles, pancakes, omelets, and skillet plates, along with an array of sandwich options for lunch, including club sandwiches and rollups.]
[Earlier Article]
Newcomb's Breakfast And Lunch in Weymouth Hit by Fire
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According to a source, Newcomb Cafe is planning to open within Montilio's in Braintree, with a message sent from the company stating that this is a permanent setup. We have also been confirmed via an email address given in a Facebook post that the people behind the cafe are the owners of Newcomb's Breakfast And Lunch, a Weymouth eatery that was destroyed in a fire a couple of months ago. It is not yet known exactly what will be on the Newcomb Cafe menu, so check back for updates as they come in.
The Braintree location of Montilio's, which first opened in 2011, offers a variety of pastries, baked goods, and cakes, along with pizza, arancini, and more. Other locations of Montilio's can be found in Brockton, Quincy, and Weymouth.
The address for Montilio's in Braintree (and Newcomb Cafe) is 703 Granite Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for all locations can be found at http://montilios.com/
[September 4 update: A check on the place indicates that Newcomb Cafe is now open within Montilio's in Braintree, and the two businesses share both inside and outside tables. The menu for Newcomb includes a variety of breakfast and lunch options, including breakfast sandwiches, a corned beef hash plate, waffles, pancakes, omelets, and skillet plates, along with an array of sandwich options for lunch, including club sandwiches and rollups.]
[Earlier Article]
Newcomb's Breakfast And Lunch in Weymouth Hit by Fire
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Ivory Pearl Is Opening in Brookline's Washington Square in Early August
A long-awaited seafood restaurant and cocktail bar that has one of the region's best-known mixologists behind it is on the verge of opening.
According to an article from boston.com, Ivory Pearl is looking to open in the Washington Square area of Brookline in early August, with Ran Duan (Sichuan Garden/Baldwin Bar in Woburn, Sichuan Garden/Blossom Bar in Brookline) and his team planning to offer a raw bar as well as small plates and larger entrees, while drinks will include wine-based and carbonated cocktails. The post mentions that the space will include an outdoor patio, while to-go options could include "takeaway kits" that customers can cook at home, though this isn't a given as of yet.
Ivory Garden is taking over the space that had been home to Grassona's, an Italian restaurant that closed earlier this year.
The address for Ivory Pearl is 1704 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website will be at https://www.ivorypearlbar.com/
[August 5 update: Eater Boston states that Ivory Pearl debuts this evening.]
[Earlier Article]
Ran Duan to Open Ivory Pearl in Grassona's Space in Brookline's Washington Square
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According to an article from boston.com, Ivory Pearl is looking to open in the Washington Square area of Brookline in early August, with Ran Duan (Sichuan Garden/Baldwin Bar in Woburn, Sichuan Garden/Blossom Bar in Brookline) and his team planning to offer a raw bar as well as small plates and larger entrees, while drinks will include wine-based and carbonated cocktails. The post mentions that the space will include an outdoor patio, while to-go options could include "takeaway kits" that customers can cook at home, though this isn't a given as of yet.
Ivory Garden is taking over the space that had been home to Grassona's, an Italian restaurant that closed earlier this year.
The address for Ivory Pearl is 1704 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website will be at https://www.ivorypearlbar.com/
[August 5 update: Eater Boston states that Ivory Pearl debuts this evening.]
[Earlier Article]
Ran Duan to Open Ivory Pearl in Grassona's Space in Brookline's Washington Square
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Thursday, July 30, 2020
California Pizza Kitchen Files for Bankruptcy
A chain of pizza spots with five locations in the Greater Boston area is in financial trouble.
According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, California Pizza Kitchen has filed for bankruptcy, with an article from the restaurantbusinessonline.com site saying that the chain is "facing months of unpaid leases" and has a "dwindling amount of cash," and is looking to close outlets that are unprofitable while cutting back on its debt. The post mentions that CPK has been hit by the increased popularity of fast-casual restaurants as well as takeout and delivery, and the COVID-19 pandemic has played a big role as well, with CEO Jim Hyatt saying that "No restaurateur in the world...has been unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic....For many restaurants, the COVID-19 pandemic will be the greatest challenge they will ever face."
It is not yet known if any local outlets of California Pizza Kitchen could close because of the bankruptcy filing; currently, locations can be found at the Prudential Center in Boston's Back Bay as well as in Braintree, Lynnfield, Natick, and Wellesley. The website for the chain is at https://order.cpk.com/
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According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, California Pizza Kitchen has filed for bankruptcy, with an article from the restaurantbusinessonline.com site saying that the chain is "facing months of unpaid leases" and has a "dwindling amount of cash," and is looking to close outlets that are unprofitable while cutting back on its debt. The post mentions that CPK has been hit by the increased popularity of fast-casual restaurants as well as takeout and delivery, and the COVID-19 pandemic has played a big role as well, with CEO Jim Hyatt saying that "No restaurateur in the world...has been unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic....For many restaurants, the COVID-19 pandemic will be the greatest challenge they will ever face."
It is not yet known if any local outlets of California Pizza Kitchen could close because of the bankruptcy filing; currently, locations can be found at the Prudential Center in Boston's Back Bay as well as in Braintree, Lynnfield, Natick, and Wellesley. The website for the chain is at https://order.cpk.com/
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Moe's Southwest Grill in Natick Has Closed
A chain of restaurants featuring Tex-Mex food and southwestern fare had closed one of its closest locations to Boston proper.
According to several sources, Moe's Southwest Grill in Natick is no longer in operation, with the locations section of the chain's website seeming to confirm this, as the Route 9 outlet is no longer listed. It does appear that the Moe's location in Waltham remains open along with a few outlets along Route 495, including in Bellingham, Chelmsford, Foxborough (Patriot Place), Littleton, and Lowell, though locations in Brockton and another Foxborough outlet on Foxborough Boulevard appear to remain temporarily closed according to the locations page.
The Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill first started out approximately 20 years ago.
The address for the now-closed Moe's in Natick was 1274 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.moes.com/
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According to several sources, Moe's Southwest Grill in Natick is no longer in operation, with the locations section of the chain's website seeming to confirm this, as the Route 9 outlet is no longer listed. It does appear that the Moe's location in Waltham remains open along with a few outlets along Route 495, including in Bellingham, Chelmsford, Foxborough (Patriot Place), Littleton, and Lowell, though locations in Brockton and another Foxborough outlet on Foxborough Boulevard appear to remain temporarily closed according to the locations page.
The Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill first started out approximately 20 years ago.
The address for the now-closed Moe's in Natick was 1274 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.moes.com/
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Cafe Podima in Boston's Beacon Hill Has Been Replaced by Wingz And Tingz
A Beacon Hill eatery known in part for its sandwiches and pizza has closed down, and a dining spot that features wings has taken over its space.
According to Pravin Pant, who is a member of the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Cafe Podima on Cambridge Street is no longer in operation, and a location of Wingz And Tingz is now open within the space. Based on the menu at its outlet in the Grove Hall section of Boston, expect to see wings with a wide variety of sweet, spicy, and dry rub options, along with tenders, plantains, sweet potato fries, and more. (The website for the business confirms that the Beacon Hill location is now open and that another location is on its way to Bridgeport, CT, while Irie Jamaican Style Restaurant in Dorchester appears to have an ownership connection as well.)
Cafe Podima had been in business for approximately 20 years.
The address for the new location of Wingz And Tingz (and the now-closed Cafe Podima) is 168 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for Wingz And Tingz can be found at https://www.wingzandtingz.com/
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According to Pravin Pant, who is a member of the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Cafe Podima on Cambridge Street is no longer in operation, and a location of Wingz And Tingz is now open within the space. Based on the menu at its outlet in the Grove Hall section of Boston, expect to see wings with a wide variety of sweet, spicy, and dry rub options, along with tenders, plantains, sweet potato fries, and more. (The website for the business confirms that the Beacon Hill location is now open and that another location is on its way to Bridgeport, CT, while Irie Jamaican Style Restaurant in Dorchester appears to have an ownership connection as well.)
Cafe Podima had been in business for approximately 20 years.
The address for the new location of Wingz And Tingz (and the now-closed Cafe Podima) is 168 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for Wingz And Tingz can be found at https://www.wingzandtingz.com/
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Nu Burger Opens in the Former Craigie Burger Space at Time Out Market in Boston's Fenway
Earlier this month, it was reported that a burger-focused offshoot of an award-winning restaurant had closed permanently. Now we have learned that a new burger spot has moved into the space.
According to a press release, Nu Burger is now open in the former Craigie Burger space at Time Out Market in the Fenway section of Boston. The new eatery offers burgers with global influences, with Nina Festekjian of anoush'ella in the South End being behind the place. Nu Burger debuts today with the reopening of Time Out Market, which had been closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Craigie Burger announced its closure approximately four weeks ago, with owner Tony Maws saying at the time, "It's a precarious situation: It's a market, and what makes that concept so special is the building. With no Red Sox and no students, [the dining spot could not remain in business]." Maws, who is behind Craigie on Main in Cambridge, first opened the burger spot at Time Out Market in June of 2019.
[Earlier Article]
Craigie Burger at Time Out Market in Boston's Fenway Has Closed for Good.
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According to a press release, Nu Burger is now open in the former Craigie Burger space at Time Out Market in the Fenway section of Boston. The new eatery offers burgers with global influences, with Nina Festekjian of anoush'ella in the South End being behind the place. Nu Burger debuts today with the reopening of Time Out Market, which had been closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Craigie Burger announced its closure approximately four weeks ago, with owner Tony Maws saying at the time, "It's a precarious situation: It's a market, and what makes that concept so special is the building. With no Red Sox and no students, [the dining spot could not remain in business]." Maws, who is behind Craigie on Main in Cambridge, first opened the burger spot at Time Out Market in June of 2019.
[Earlier Article]
Craigie Burger at Time Out Market in Boston's Fenway Has Closed for Good.
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Achilito's Taqueria Is Opening in the Former Dates and Olives Space in Brighton
A Mexican dining spot in Jamaica Plain is expanding to another location, and it is taking over the space where a location of a Mediterranean restaurant had been.
According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Achilito's Taqueria is planning to open a new location in Brighton, moving into the former Dates and Olives space on Chestnut Hill Avenue. Based on the original location across from the Forest Hills T station, expect the new outlet to feature tacos, burritos, quesadillas, flautas, enchiladas, tostadas, and more, assuming it will have a similar menu.
Dates and Olives first opened in Brighton in 2015, taking over the space that had been home to Bento Cafe; another location of Dates and Olives in Natick remains in operation, according to a message sent from the restaurant.
The address for the new location of Achilito's Taqueria is 160 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the original location in the Forest Hills section of Jamaica Plain can be found at https://www.achilitos.com/
According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Achilito's Taqueria is planning to open a new location in Brighton, moving into the former Dates and Olives space on Chestnut Hill Avenue. Based on the original location across from the Forest Hills T station, expect the new outlet to feature tacos, burritos, quesadillas, flautas, enchiladas, tostadas, and more, assuming it will have a similar menu.
Dates and Olives first opened in Brighton in 2015, taking over the space that had been home to Bento Cafe; another location of Dates and Olives in Natick remains in operation, according to a message sent from the restaurant.
The address for the new location of Achilito's Taqueria is 160 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the original location in the Forest Hills section of Jamaica Plain can be found at https://www.achilitos.com/
[March 12, 2021 update: According to its website, Achilito's Taqueria is now open in Brighton, and as indicated here in another article, this is actually their third location as another one has opened at Patriot Place in Foxboro.]
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Pret A Manger Has Closed All of Its Shops in Boston
It looks like a London-based chain of sandwich shops has said farewell to Boston.
According to a source, Pret A Manger has closed all of its stores within the city, including in the Financial District (Arch Street, Federal Street, Franklin Street), South Station, Boylston Street in the Back Bay, and Longwood Avenue in the Longwood medical area. Calls placed to all locations seem to confirm this, as all but one have disconnected their phones, and we have now been told by the chain that the Boston locations are closed "permanently," though the message does say that they do hope to return to the city.
We have also been told this afternoon by a source that 30 UK locations of Pret A Manger will be closed as well, according to a BBC article.
Pret a Manger first started out in England in the 1980s, with approximately 90 locations currently found in the United States. The website for its U.S. outlets can be found at https://www.pret.com/en-US
[July 30 update: According to a press release, all Chicago outlets of Pret A Manger except for the one at the University of Chicago have also closed down.]
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According to a source, Pret A Manger has closed all of its stores within the city, including in the Financial District (Arch Street, Federal Street, Franklin Street), South Station, Boylston Street in the Back Bay, and Longwood Avenue in the Longwood medical area. Calls placed to all locations seem to confirm this, as all but one have disconnected their phones, and we have now been told by the chain that the Boston locations are closed "permanently," though the message does say that they do hope to return to the city.
We have also been told this afternoon by a source that 30 UK locations of Pret A Manger will be closed as well, according to a BBC article.
Pret a Manger first started out in England in the 1980s, with approximately 90 locations currently found in the United States. The website for its U.S. outlets can be found at https://www.pret.com/en-US
[July 30 update: According to a press release, all Chicago outlets of Pret A Manger except for the one at the University of Chicago have also closed down.]
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Phinista Team Opens Banh Mi Oi in Banh Mi Ngon Space in West Roxbury, Is Also Opening Phinista Cafe in Neighborhoods Space in Fenway
The people behind a Vietnamese cafe delivery service have opened a new restaurant in a Boston neighborhood, and they are also getting ready to open another new dining spot in another part of the city as well.
According to a post from Universal Hub, the Phinista team has opened Banh Mi Oi in West Roxbury, taking over the former Banh Mi Ngon space on Centre Street, while an Eater Boston roundup mentions that they will also be opening Phinista Cafe in the Fenway, taking over the Neighborhoods Coffee & Crepes space on Peterborough Street on August 1. Banh Mi Oi offers banh mi, pho, vermicelli, and other Vietnamese food items, while Phinista Cafe will serve crepes, coffee, and more; the Phinista delivery service, which started out earlier this year and has also been involved with various pop-ups, offers such items as crepes, pastries, coffee, and tea.
The website for Banh Mi Ngon can be found at https://banhmioi.cafe/ while the website for the Phinista delivery service is at https://www.phinista.com/
[July 31 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that today was the last day in operation for Neighborhoods Cafe.]
[August 26 update: Eater Boston states that Phinista Cafe is now open in the Fenway.]
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According to a post from Universal Hub, the Phinista team has opened Banh Mi Oi in West Roxbury, taking over the former Banh Mi Ngon space on Centre Street, while an Eater Boston roundup mentions that they will also be opening Phinista Cafe in the Fenway, taking over the Neighborhoods Coffee & Crepes space on Peterborough Street on August 1. Banh Mi Oi offers banh mi, pho, vermicelli, and other Vietnamese food items, while Phinista Cafe will serve crepes, coffee, and more; the Phinista delivery service, which started out earlier this year and has also been involved with various pop-ups, offers such items as crepes, pastries, coffee, and tea.
The website for Banh Mi Ngon can be found at https://banhmioi.cafe/ while the website for the Phinista delivery service is at https://www.phinista.com/
[July 31 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that today was the last day in operation for Neighborhoods Cafe.]
[August 26 update: Eater Boston states that Phinista Cafe is now open in the Fenway.]
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
O'Brien's Pub in Allston Is Up for Sale, Plans to Eventually Move to Another Space
A popular spot for live music is on the selling block, though it looks like it will move to another location at some point.
According to an article from Vanyaland, O'Brien's Pub in Allston is up for sale, with a real estate listing on loop.net showing that the Harvard Avenue building in which it resides (which is part of a five-parcel lot) is being sold. Vanyaland mentions that the bar and the property will actually be sold as two separate entities, and that O'Brien's could remain open for two to three years in its current home at which point the new property owner would start working on the space.
O'Brien's general manager Tim Philbin tells Vanyaland that owner Frank Strenk--who also owned the now-closed music club Great Scott--is planning to retire and that the new owners of the pub would open O'Briens in a new space, though it is not known who the new owners might be, nor is it known where it might reopen.
The address for O'Brien's Pub is 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the bar can be found at https://www.obrienspubboston.com/
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According to an article from Vanyaland, O'Brien's Pub in Allston is up for sale, with a real estate listing on loop.net showing that the Harvard Avenue building in which it resides (which is part of a five-parcel lot) is being sold. Vanyaland mentions that the bar and the property will actually be sold as two separate entities, and that O'Brien's could remain open for two to three years in its current home at which point the new property owner would start working on the space.
O'Brien's general manager Tim Philbin tells Vanyaland that owner Frank Strenk--who also owned the now-closed music club Great Scott--is planning to retire and that the new owners of the pub would open O'Briens in a new space, though it is not known who the new owners might be, nor is it known where it might reopen.
The address for O'Brien's Pub is 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the bar can be found at https://www.obrienspubboston.com/
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Status of Stacks Espresso Bar in Newton Highlands Appears to Be in Question
The future of the sole Boston-area location of a small group of espresso spots seems to be unknown right now.
According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Stacks Espresso Bar in Newton Highlands appears to be closed for good, though a check on the website for the business seems to give conflicting information, with one page showing only the Lark Street outlet in Albany while another page shows both Lark Street and Broadway locations in Albany and another in Troy along with the Newton Highlands shop. Phone calls to the Walnut Street store are not able to go through, and a message sent to the company last week has not yet been answered, so stay tuned for any updates as they come in.
A Facebook page from the business does mention that the Troy and Newton Highlands outlets of Stacks Espresso Bar were closed for the foreseeable future as of March 19, while the two Albany shops were said to remain open at the time.
The address for the Newton Highlands location of Stacks Espresso Bar is 1169 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461.
[July 31 update: A poster within Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants seems to indicate that Stacks in Newton Highlands has closed for good, as there are now "For Lease" signs in the windows.]
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According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Stacks Espresso Bar in Newton Highlands appears to be closed for good, though a check on the website for the business seems to give conflicting information, with one page showing only the Lark Street outlet in Albany while another page shows both Lark Street and Broadway locations in Albany and another in Troy along with the Newton Highlands shop. Phone calls to the Walnut Street store are not able to go through, and a message sent to the company last week has not yet been answered, so stay tuned for any updates as they come in.
A Facebook page from the business does mention that the Troy and Newton Highlands outlets of Stacks Espresso Bar were closed for the foreseeable future as of March 19, while the two Albany shops were said to remain open at the time.
The address for the Newton Highlands location of Stacks Espresso Bar is 1169 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461.
[July 31 update: A poster within Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants seems to indicate that Stacks in Newton Highlands has closed for good, as there are now "For Lease" signs in the windows.]
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Update: All Three Quincy Bars That Closed After Workers Tested Positive for COVID-19 Have Reopened
The Quincy bar scene has taken a bit of a hit of late, with multiple watering holes being closed for the time being due to the coronavirus.
According to a post from the City of Quincy Facebook page, Manet Lunch on Sea Street is now shuttered after a bartender tested positive for COVID-19, while another post says that Malachy's on Granite Street is closed as well after an employee there tested positive for the virus. In addition, a Facebook post from the Hofbrau on Sea Street indicates that they are shut down for now as well after some workers have tested positive there.
Manet Lunch will likely be closed for a bit under two weeks while Malachy's will remain closed until August 6, and the Hofrau will probably be closed for another week or so, as they shut down for two weeks as of last week.
[July 30 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that the Hofbrau has reopened.]
[August 11 update: A Facebook post mentions that Malachy's is now open.]
[August 14 update: According to multiple sources, Manet Lunch has opened back up.]
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According to a post from the City of Quincy Facebook page, Manet Lunch on Sea Street is now shuttered after a bartender tested positive for COVID-19, while another post says that Malachy's on Granite Street is closed as well after an employee there tested positive for the virus. In addition, a Facebook post from the Hofbrau on Sea Street indicates that they are shut down for now as well after some workers have tested positive there.
Manet Lunch will likely be closed for a bit under two weeks while Malachy's will remain closed until August 6, and the Hofrau will probably be closed for another week or so, as they shut down for two weeks as of last week.
[July 30 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that the Hofbrau has reopened.]
[August 11 update: A Facebook post mentions that Malachy's is now open.]
[August 14 update: According to multiple sources, Manet Lunch has opened back up.]
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Craft Beer Cellar Team Is Opening Trinktisch Restaurant and Bar in Belmont; Retail Shop Moving Into Space As Well
Earlier this year, it was reported that the original location of a group of specialty beer shops is moving to a larger space up the street. Now we have learned that the people behind the business will also be opening a restaurant and bar within the new space as well.
According to an article from Wicked Local, Trinktisch is opening in the former Foodies's market space on Leonard Street in Belmont Center, while Craft Beer Cellar--whose team is behind the new dining and drinking spot--is opening there as well. The post mentions that Trinktisch will take up 12,240 feet of space while Craft Beer Cellar will have 4,000 square feet of space (which is well more than double the size of its current shop on Leonard Street) and that the restaurant and bar will have a full liquor license. Detailed information on Trinktisch--which means "drinking table"--has not yet been given, so stay tuned for updates, including what might be on its menu and when it may open. [Ed note--the beer shop is now open in the space.]
Craft Beer Cellar first opened in Belmont in 2010 and has since expanded both regionally and nationwide via franchised stores. Its website is at https://craftbeercellar.com/
[Earlier Article]
Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont Center Is Moving to Bigger Location
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According to an article from Wicked Local, Trinktisch is opening in the former Foodies's market space on Leonard Street in Belmont Center, while Craft Beer Cellar--whose team is behind the new dining and drinking spot--is opening there as well. The post mentions that Trinktisch will take up 12,240 feet of space while Craft Beer Cellar will have 4,000 square feet of space (which is well more than double the size of its current shop on Leonard Street) and that the restaurant and bar will have a full liquor license. Detailed information on Trinktisch--which means "drinking table"--has not yet been given, so stay tuned for updates, including what might be on its menu and when it may open. [Ed note--the beer shop is now open in the space.]
Craft Beer Cellar first opened in Belmont in 2010 and has since expanded both regionally and nationwide via franchised stores. Its website is at https://craftbeercellar.com/
[February 25, 2021 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page says that Trinktisch plans to open for takeout/pickup and delivery today, while an earlier article from Wicked Local/Belmont Citizen-Herald states that its dining area won't likely open until September 1 and that its menu will include such items as German potato salad, curry chicken salad, pretzels, Belgian waffles, bratwurst and knockwurst, meat, cheese and bread boards, and more.]
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Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont Center Is Moving to Bigger Location
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Monday, July 27, 2020
Barlow's Restaurant in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood Is Apparently Closing for Good
It looks like a Fort Point restaurant that resides in an historic building is shutting down permanently.
According to a tweet from @FortPointer, Barlow's Restaurant on A Street is closing down on Friday, and that the building in which it is housed "was sold months ago." The dining and drinking spot, which has been known in part for its classic and New American fare along with its cocktails, is located in the Frederick Barlow Building which dates back to the late 1800s, and is situated toward the northern edge of the Channel Center complex.
Barlow's first opened its doors back in 2009.
The address for Barlow's Restaurant is 241 A Street, South Boston, MA, 02210.
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According to a tweet from @FortPointer, Barlow's Restaurant on A Street is closing down on Friday, and that the building in which it is housed "was sold months ago." The dining and drinking spot, which has been known in part for its classic and New American fare along with its cocktails, is located in the Frederick Barlow Building which dates back to the late 1800s, and is situated toward the northern edge of the Channel Center complex.
Barlow's first opened its doors back in 2009.
The address for Barlow's Restaurant is 241 A Street, South Boston, MA, 02210.
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Scratch Kitchen in Salem Is Closing
A North Shore dining spot that has been known in part for its BBQ and locally-sourced fare is shutting down permanently.
According to a Facebook post from the restaurant, Scratch Kitchen in Salem is closing for good, with the note thanking its customers for their support while also mentioning that some of its equipment will be available for purchase this week. No reason was given for its closure, nor is it known what might go into the Derby Street space; if we find out more over the coming days, we will post an update here.
Scratch Kitchen first opened back in 2011.
The address for Scratch Kitchen is 245 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970.
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According to a Facebook post from the restaurant, Scratch Kitchen in Salem is closing for good, with the note thanking its customers for their support while also mentioning that some of its equipment will be available for purchase this week. No reason was given for its closure, nor is it known what might go into the Derby Street space; if we find out more over the coming days, we will post an update here.
Scratch Kitchen first opened back in 2011.
The address for Scratch Kitchen is 245 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970.
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Framingham Beer Works May Have Closed for Good
It looks like a location of a local group of brewpubs may have shut down permanently.
According to an article from the Framingham Source, Framingham Beer Works is no longer in operation, with Beer Works attorney Paul Sporn saying that "The pandemic has had a catastrophic effect on business. The restaurant industry was already facing a myriad of challenges before the pandemic, but the pandemic made it impossible to move forward in Framingham." The exact status of the other four locations of Beer Works is unknown right now, as the Boston (North Station/West End and Fenway), Hingham, and Salem outlets remain temporarily closed. [Ed note: The Hingham location is now closed as well.]
Framingham Beer Works first opened its doors in 2013.
The address for the now-closed Framingham Beer Works was 345 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for the other locations can be found at https://beerworks.net/
According to an article from the Framingham Source, Framingham Beer Works is no longer in operation, with Beer Works attorney Paul Sporn saying that "The pandemic has had a catastrophic effect on business. The restaurant industry was already facing a myriad of challenges before the pandemic, but the pandemic made it impossible to move forward in Framingham." The exact status of the other four locations of Beer Works is unknown right now, as the Boston (North Station/West End and Fenway), Hingham, and Salem outlets remain temporarily closed. [Ed note: The Hingham location is now closed as well.]
Framingham Beer Works first opened its doors in 2013.
The address for the now-closed Framingham Beer Works was 345 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for the other locations can be found at https://beerworks.net/
[October 8 update: An Instagram comment gives just a sliver of hope that the Framingham closing might not be permanent, as the company says that the For Sale sign out front is "not a death sentence. This is not uncommon, and there's always the possibility of working with a new landlord, should there be a sale."]
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Jasper Hill in Millis Has Closed Permanently
Yet another spot for live music has closed for good, and this one resided in the outer suburbs of Boston.
According to several DJs on Mark Skin Radio, Jasper Hill in Millis is no longer in business, with a Wicked Local article confirming this, saying that co-owner Denise Tracy mentioned the Exchange Street spot had shuttered in late June because of unspecified issues concerning the building's landlord. The restaurant, bar, and live music spot opened in its current home in an historic mansion in the fall of 2018, with the place moving from Holliston where it had been called Jasper Hill Cafe & Bistro.
It is not yet known if Jasper Hill might end up reopening in another space; once we find out more, we will post an update here.
The address for the now-closed Jasper Hill was 270 Exchange Street (Route 115) Millis, MA, 02054.
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According to several DJs on Mark Skin Radio, Jasper Hill in Millis is no longer in business, with a Wicked Local article confirming this, saying that co-owner Denise Tracy mentioned the Exchange Street spot had shuttered in late June because of unspecified issues concerning the building's landlord. The restaurant, bar, and live music spot opened in its current home in an historic mansion in the fall of 2018, with the place moving from Holliston where it had been called Jasper Hill Cafe & Bistro.
It is not yet known if Jasper Hill might end up reopening in another space; once we find out more, we will post an update here.
The address for the now-closed Jasper Hill was 270 Exchange Street (Route 115) Millis, MA, 02054.
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Friday, July 24, 2020
Il Capriccio Is Reopening in The Merc at Moody and Main in Waltham
An award-winning suburban Italian restaurant that shut down this spring is being reborn in a new location nearby.
According to an email sent this afternoon, Il Capriccio is opening back up in The Merc at Moody and Main, a new luxury apartment building that is a few blocks away from its old home on Main Street. The new location of the restaurant will be slightly larger than the old space and will have a total of 124 seats along with two outdoor patios, while the team involved remains the same, minus former owner and executive chef Richie Barron and with the addition of Executive Chef Nathan Allen, who comes from The Glenville Stops in Allston, and who has trained in Michelin-starred French restaurants in the past.
Il Capriccio first opened in 1981, with the place being known for its Northern Italian fare and its wine list; last month, it was reported that the restaurant had shuttered, though the hope had been to open back up in a new location.
If all goes well, Il Capriccio could be opening in its new home by the middle of November.
The address for the new location of Il Capriccio is 704 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02453.
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Il Capriccio in Waltham Has Closed Down; Workers May Reopen Restaurant in New Location
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According to an email sent this afternoon, Il Capriccio is opening back up in The Merc at Moody and Main, a new luxury apartment building that is a few blocks away from its old home on Main Street. The new location of the restaurant will be slightly larger than the old space and will have a total of 124 seats along with two outdoor patios, while the team involved remains the same, minus former owner and executive chef Richie Barron and with the addition of Executive Chef Nathan Allen, who comes from The Glenville Stops in Allston, and who has trained in Michelin-starred French restaurants in the past.
Il Capriccio first opened in 1981, with the place being known for its Northern Italian fare and its wine list; last month, it was reported that the restaurant had shuttered, though the hope had been to open back up in a new location.
If all goes well, Il Capriccio could be opening in its new home by the middle of November.
The address for the new location of Il Capriccio is 704 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02453.
[May 7, 2021 update: According to an email, Il Capriccio reopens this weekend at its new home in The Merc, with the menu, wine list, and staff being the same, while Mike Chapman (The Glenville Stops in Allston) is the new owner and as mentioned earlier, Nate Allen is the executive chef. (The new space will include a patio and two private dining rooms.)]
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Il Capriccio in Waltham Has Closed Down; Workers May Reopen Restaurant in New Location
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Rossetti Restaurant Is Opening in Beverly
The family behind a pair of North Shore restaurants will be opening a third dining spot north of Boston.
According to a press release, Rossetti Restaurant is planning to open at North Shore Crossing in Beverly, with the upcoming place featuring dishes with Italian influences along with a variety of cocktails. The release mentions that the menu at the new restaurant will include such items as antipasti, zucchini blossoms, meatballs, grilled pizza, house-made pastas, steak and seafood dishes, and more. Once it opens, Rossetti Restaurant in Beverly will joint another Rossetti Restaurant in Lynn along with Cafe Rossetti in Winthrop.
The address for the new Rossetti Restaurant in Beverly will be 142 Brimbal Avenue, Beverly, MA, 01915.
[November 5 update: A Facebook post from the place mentions that Rossetti Restaurant is now open.]
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According to a press release, Rossetti Restaurant is planning to open at North Shore Crossing in Beverly, with the upcoming place featuring dishes with Italian influences along with a variety of cocktails. The release mentions that the menu at the new restaurant will include such items as antipasti, zucchini blossoms, meatballs, grilled pizza, house-made pastas, steak and seafood dishes, and more. Once it opens, Rossetti Restaurant in Beverly will joint another Rossetti Restaurant in Lynn along with Cafe Rossetti in Winthrop.
The address for the new Rossetti Restaurant in Beverly will be 142 Brimbal Avenue, Beverly, MA, 01915.
[November 5 update: A Facebook post from the place mentions that Rossetti Restaurant is now open.]
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The Garrison House to Replace Magnolia Smokehouse in Brookline Village
A Brookline restaurant that features barbecue items and cocktails is shutting down, but a new dining spot that will offer southern-style dishes will take its place.
According to an article from Wicked Local, Magnolia Smokehouse on Harvard Street in Brookline Village is being replaced by the Garrison House, a new restaurant from Hawkeye Hospitality (Elm Street Taproom, Five Horses Tavern, Worden Hall) that will be "an upscale, comfort food restaurant" that features live music. The menu at the upcoming eatery--which hopes to open in early 2021--will offer options such as fried okra, macaroni and cheese, fried chicken club sandwiches, charcuterie, pot pies, and skirt steak.
Magnolia Smokehouse first opened in 2016, with an affiliated bar called The Ellis Room also opening underneath the restaurant. Both spots were operated by East Coast Tavern Group, which is also behind Emmet's in Boston and Norwood along with Carrie Nation and Scholars in Boston.
The address for the Garrison House (and the now-closed Magnolia Smokehouse) is 6 Harvard Square, Brookline, MA, 02445.
According to an article from Wicked Local, Magnolia Smokehouse on Harvard Street in Brookline Village is being replaced by the Garrison House, a new restaurant from Hawkeye Hospitality (Elm Street Taproom, Five Horses Tavern, Worden Hall) that will be "an upscale, comfort food restaurant" that features live music. The menu at the upcoming eatery--which hopes to open in early 2021--will offer options such as fried okra, macaroni and cheese, fried chicken club sandwiches, charcuterie, pot pies, and skirt steak.
Magnolia Smokehouse first opened in 2016, with an affiliated bar called The Ellis Room also opening underneath the restaurant. Both spots were operated by East Coast Tavern Group, which is also behind Emmet's in Boston and Norwood along with Carrie Nation and Scholars in Boston.
The address for the Garrison House (and the now-closed Magnolia Smokehouse) is 6 Harvard Square, Brookline, MA, 02445.
[August 25, 2021 update: A boston.com article indicates that the Garrison House plans to open in mid-September.]
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City Works Eatery and Pour House Is Now Open at Arsenal Yards in Watertown
A small group of dining and drinking spots that was supposed to open its first Boston-area location just as the coronavirus outbreak hit is now open for business.
According to a source, City Works Eatery & Pour House has officially opened at Arsenal Yards in East Watertown, with an earlier Patch article confirming this. The new place offers classic American fare and pub grub along with a wide variety of craft beer options, with an earlier article here saying that the group of eateries claims to be the "best beer bars" in the United States.
The Watertown location of City Works Eatery & Pour House had been in the works since early 2018, and the plan was for it to have its grand opening in mid-March of this year, right around when Governor Charlie Baker ordered restaurants in Massachusetts to close down their dining areas due to the pandemic.
The website for City Works Eatery & Pour House--whose parent company is Chicago-based Bottleneck Management--can be found at https://www.cityworksrestaurant.com/
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City Works Eatery and Pour House to Open at Arsenal Yards in Watertown
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According to a source, City Works Eatery & Pour House has officially opened at Arsenal Yards in East Watertown, with an earlier Patch article confirming this. The new place offers classic American fare and pub grub along with a wide variety of craft beer options, with an earlier article here saying that the group of eateries claims to be the "best beer bars" in the United States.
The Watertown location of City Works Eatery & Pour House had been in the works since early 2018, and the plan was for it to have its grand opening in mid-March of this year, right around when Governor Charlie Baker ordered restaurants in Massachusetts to close down their dining areas due to the pandemic.
The website for City Works Eatery & Pour House--whose parent company is Chicago-based Bottleneck Management--can be found at https://www.cityworksrestaurant.com/
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City Works Eatery and Pour House to Open at Arsenal Yards in Watertown
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Thursday, July 23, 2020
The Oceanview of Nahant Is Now Open to the Public for Dinner on Weekends
A wedding venue on the North Shore that is known in part for its spectacular water views is now a restaurant of sorts, serving dinner to the public on weekends.
A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page states (via the Facebook page for the place) that the Oceanview of Nahant has introduced a "Supper Club" where diners can sit in a tent overlooking the ocean and order from a prix fixe menu that includes an appetizer, salad, main entree, and dessert while also being able to choose from a list of beer, wine, and cocktail options. (We have been told that their outdoor deck is open to the public as well.) The Supper Club is generally set up on Saturdays and Sundays, though it is best to check ahead in advance in case special events are taking place at the venue on a given day.
The address for the Oceanview of Nahant is 0 Willow Road, Nahant, MA, 01908. Its website can be found at https://oceanviewofnahant.com/
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A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page states (via the Facebook page for the place) that the Oceanview of Nahant has introduced a "Supper Club" where diners can sit in a tent overlooking the ocean and order from a prix fixe menu that includes an appetizer, salad, main entree, and dessert while also being able to choose from a list of beer, wine, and cocktail options. (We have been told that their outdoor deck is open to the public as well.) The Supper Club is generally set up on Saturdays and Sundays, though it is best to check ahead in advance in case special events are taking place at the venue on a given day.
The address for the Oceanview of Nahant is 0 Willow Road, Nahant, MA, 01908. Its website can be found at https://oceanviewofnahant.com/
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Brockton Beer Company Plans to Open a Taproom
A brewer south of Boston is looking to open its very own taproom, and is currently seeking people to invest in the project.
According to a page within the Mainvest website, Brockton Beer Company is planning to open a "community-focused" taproom at an as-of-yet undisclosed location, with the page mentioning that "Founder and CEO, Pierre Alexandre, has worked with his team to bring Brockton Beer Company from idea, to distribution, to brick and mortar, working to give Brockton the community gathering place it deserves." A check on the company's website shows that it redirects to a Mailchimp page that states that "We are excited to announce that we have projects in the works. Its been a long couple of months and we have missed you all. Please be on lookout for some exciting things coming your way." An earlier Enterprise article had mentioned that Brockton Beer Company had been looking to open in a long-vacant commercial building on Frederick Douglass Avenue in the downtown area of Brockton but those plans fell through due to high renovation costs. (The article mentions that the brewery was hoping to find another location downtown, while we have been told by the brewery that their hope is to find a space that has room for both a taproom and a brewing area.)
Currently, Brockton Beer Company collaborates with other breweries to produce its beers, with a majority of it being brewed at Article Fifteen in Weymouth; its beers can be found at the breweries it works with and at special events in Brockton. (Its website is at https://www.brocktonbeer.com/)
According to a page within the Mainvest website, Brockton Beer Company is planning to open a "community-focused" taproom at an as-of-yet undisclosed location, with the page mentioning that "Founder and CEO, Pierre Alexandre, has worked with his team to bring Brockton Beer Company from idea, to distribution, to brick and mortar, working to give Brockton the community gathering place it deserves." A check on the company's website shows that it redirects to a Mailchimp page that states that "We are excited to announce that we have projects in the works. Its been a long couple of months and we have missed you all. Please be on lookout for some exciting things coming your way." An earlier Enterprise article had mentioned that Brockton Beer Company had been looking to open in a long-vacant commercial building on Frederick Douglass Avenue in the downtown area of Brockton but those plans fell through due to high renovation costs. (The article mentions that the brewery was hoping to find another location downtown, while we have been told by the brewery that their hope is to find a space that has room for both a taproom and a brewing area.)
Currently, Brockton Beer Company collaborates with other breweries to produce its beers, with a majority of it being brewed at Article Fifteen in Weymouth; its beers can be found at the breweries it works with and at special events in Brockton. (Its website is at https://www.brocktonbeer.com/)
[May 27, 2022 update: A Facebook post from the business indicates that Brockton Beer Company will open its doors at 121 Main Street on Thursday, June 2.]
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Bagels 'n' Brew to Open in Winchester
A new dining spot is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston, and the person behind it has been involved with a number of local dining spots over the years.
According to an article from Wicked Local, the Winchester Select Board has given the green light for Neil DeRosa to open Bagels 'n' Brew in a space on Main Street that is a short distance north of the center of town. The post mentions that the new spot will feature New York-style bagels as well as 100 different beverages while offering both breakfast and lunch options, with proposed hours being 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. (It isn't yet known whether lunch items will also be served at dinnertime.)
Wicked Local mentions that DeRosa has been behind eateries in Beverly, Boston, Everett, Peabody, Revere, and Somerville, while an online search shows that a couple of those places include What's Brewin' Cafe in Beverly (which he once owned) and Brewin' Cafe in Revere.
The address for the upcoming Bagels 'n' Brew in Winchester is 748 Main Street, Winchester, MA, 01890.
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According to an article from Wicked Local, the Winchester Select Board has given the green light for Neil DeRosa to open Bagels 'n' Brew in a space on Main Street that is a short distance north of the center of town. The post mentions that the new spot will feature New York-style bagels as well as 100 different beverages while offering both breakfast and lunch options, with proposed hours being 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. (It isn't yet known whether lunch items will also be served at dinnertime.)
Wicked Local mentions that DeRosa has been behind eateries in Beverly, Boston, Everett, Peabody, Revere, and Somerville, while an online search shows that a couple of those places include What's Brewin' Cafe in Beverly (which he once owned) and Brewin' Cafe in Revere.
The address for the upcoming Bagels 'n' Brew in Winchester is 748 Main Street, Winchester, MA, 01890.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Caffe Bella in Randolph Has Closed
An iconic suburban restaurant that was known for its Italian fare and extensive wine list has shut down permanently.
According to a source, Caffe Bella in Randolph is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Warren Street spot saying that "After almost 30 years in business, unfortunately the pandemic has caused the Caffe to call it a day!...The employees and myself are devastated because we are a family." The note does seem to leave the door open for something possibly in the works at some point in time, as it ends with "Stay tuned for act 2!"
Caffe Bella offered a variety of pasta dishes and wood-grilled items, including pappardelle with bolognese, shrimp and asparagus in vodka sauce, duck breast, pork tenderloin, and Italian sausage, while its wine list included a wine variety of reds and whites along with champagne and dessert wines.
The address for the now-closed Caffe Bella was 19 Warren Street, Randolph, MA, 02368.
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According to a source, Caffe Bella in Randolph is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Warren Street spot saying that "After almost 30 years in business, unfortunately the pandemic has caused the Caffe to call it a day!...The employees and myself are devastated because we are a family." The note does seem to leave the door open for something possibly in the works at some point in time, as it ends with "Stay tuned for act 2!"
Caffe Bella offered a variety of pasta dishes and wood-grilled items, including pappardelle with bolognese, shrimp and asparagus in vodka sauce, duck breast, pork tenderloin, and Italian sausage, while its wine list included a wine variety of reds and whites along with champagne and dessert wines.
The address for the now-closed Caffe Bella was 19 Warren Street, Randolph, MA, 02368.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Boiling Catch to Open in Former Papa Gino's Space in Brockton
A new Cajun seafood restaurant is opening south of Boston, and it will replace a location of a local group of pizzerias.
According to an article from Wicked Local, Boiling Catch is planning to open in the old Papa Gino's space in Brockton, with the Crescent Street spot offering such dishes as fried shrimp baskets, fried oysters, snow crab and king crab, mussels, lobster, crawfish, and more. If all goes well, the restaurant--which will have seating for approximately 80 people and a small bar area--could be opening by the middle of September.
The address for the upcoming Boiling Catch in Brockton is 675 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA, 02302.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to an article from Wicked Local, Boiling Catch is planning to open in the old Papa Gino's space in Brockton, with the Crescent Street spot offering such dishes as fried shrimp baskets, fried oysters, snow crab and king crab, mussels, lobster, crawfish, and more. If all goes well, the restaurant--which will have seating for approximately 80 people and a small bar area--could be opening by the middle of September.
The address for the upcoming Boiling Catch in Brockton is 675 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA, 02302.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Jimmy John's in Boston's North Station/West End Area Has Apparently Closed
It looks like yet another Boston-area location of an Illinois-based chain of sandwich shops has closed, and now it appears that only three outlets remain in the region.
According to a tweet from @tlally73, the Valenti Way location of Jimmy John's near North Station in the West End is papered over, with a search submitted on the locations page of the chain seeming to show that it has shut down permanently, as it is no longer listed on the map. With the closing of this shop, this leaves locations of Jimmy John's in Boston's Theatre District, South Boston, and Waltham as the only ones still in operation locally. (Locations in Boston's Fenway/Audubon Circle, Allston/Brighton, Newton, Salem, Watertown, Quincy, and Braintree have closed over the past few years.)
Jimmy John's first opened its outlet near North Station in 2015; the chain started out in Charleston, IL, back in 1983.
The address for Jimmy John's in the North Station/West End area of Boston was 60 Valenti Way, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.jimmyjohns.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a tweet from @tlally73, the Valenti Way location of Jimmy John's near North Station in the West End is papered over, with a search submitted on the locations page of the chain seeming to show that it has shut down permanently, as it is no longer listed on the map. With the closing of this shop, this leaves locations of Jimmy John's in Boston's Theatre District, South Boston, and Waltham as the only ones still in operation locally. (Locations in Boston's Fenway/Audubon Circle, Allston/Brighton, Newton, Salem, Watertown, Quincy, and Braintree have closed over the past few years.)
Jimmy John's first opened its outlet near North Station in 2015; the chain started out in Charleston, IL, back in 1983.
The address for Jimmy John's in the North Station/West End area of Boston was 60 Valenti Way, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.jimmyjohns.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Shot Cakes at the Burlington Mall Has Apparently Closed
A shop in a food court that featured a different type of cupcake appears to have shut down.
According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Shot Cakes at the Burlington Mall has closed for good, with a check on Simon's web page for the mall indicating that the shop has been removed from the site while a call placed to the store indicates that the phone number is now out of service. Shot Cakes was known for its cupcakes that were filled with ice cream and with various toppings such as marshmallows, caramel, strawberries, graham crackers and hot fudge.
Shot Cakes first opened at the Burlington Mall approximately 10 years ago.
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, Shot Cakes at the Burlington Mall has closed for good, with a check on Simon's web page for the mall indicating that the shop has been removed from the site while a call placed to the store indicates that the phone number is now out of service. Shot Cakes was known for its cupcakes that were filled with ice cream and with various toppings such as marshmallows, caramel, strawberries, graham crackers and hot fudge.
Shot Cakes first opened at the Burlington Mall approximately 10 years ago.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Moonrise Cinema (an Outdoor Movie Theater) Coming to Boston's Seaport District
The person behind a dining spot in the Seaport District of Boston is opening an outdoor movie theater that will include food offered from the eatery.
A message sent to us indicates that John Piermarini of Fare Well restaurant at the Innovation and Design Building is opening Moonrise Cinema, which will be set up outside the building and plans to debut this coming weekend. Fare Well, which resides in a shipping container will offer such items as popcorn, candy, tacos, and "scalzones" (basically a calzone made with a scallion pancake wrapper) that will be delivered directly to people's seats, though no alcohol will be offered at this point in time. It appears that Moonrise Cinema will run into September, though if that changes, we will post an update here.
The Innovation and Design Building is located at 23 Drydock Avenue by the eastern edge of the Seaport District. The website for Moonrise Cinema can be found at https://www.moonriseboston.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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A message sent to us indicates that John Piermarini of Fare Well restaurant at the Innovation and Design Building is opening Moonrise Cinema, which will be set up outside the building and plans to debut this coming weekend. Fare Well, which resides in a shipping container will offer such items as popcorn, candy, tacos, and "scalzones" (basically a calzone made with a scallion pancake wrapper) that will be delivered directly to people's seats, though no alcohol will be offered at this point in time. It appears that Moonrise Cinema will run into September, though if that changes, we will post an update here.
The Innovation and Design Building is located at 23 Drydock Avenue by the eastern edge of the Seaport District. The website for Moonrise Cinema can be found at https://www.moonriseboston.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Hoya Chinese, Sushi & Teriyaki in Saugus Has Closed
A Chinese and Japanese restaurant on the North Shore has shut down, though it looks like another dining spot will be taking over the space.
According to a source, Hoya Chinese, Sushi & Teriyaki in Saugus is no longer in business, with our source telling us that a phone call placed to the Essex Street eatery indicates it has indeed closed its doors, though a new restaurant plans to open there sometime this summer. (We called the dining spot today and have confirmed this.) Hoya offered a wide variety of Chinese and Chinese-American fare along with sushi, bento boxes (including teriyaki options), noodle soups, and more.
The address for the now-closed Hoya Chinese, Sushi & Teriyaki was 467 Essex Street, Saugus, MA, 01906.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a source, Hoya Chinese, Sushi & Teriyaki in Saugus is no longer in business, with our source telling us that a phone call placed to the Essex Street eatery indicates it has indeed closed its doors, though a new restaurant plans to open there sometime this summer. (We called the dining spot today and have confirmed this.) Hoya offered a wide variety of Chinese and Chinese-American fare along with sushi, bento boxes (including teriyaki options), noodle soups, and more.
The address for the now-closed Hoya Chinese, Sushi & Teriyaki was 467 Essex Street, Saugus, MA, 01906.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Skewer's Wood Grill in Tewksbury Is Moving to a New Location in Woburn
A longtime Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in the northern suburbs is shutting down, though it is moving to a new space a bit closer to Boston.
According to a source, Skewer's Wood Grill in Tewksbury is closing its doors, with a note on the website for the Main Street eatery indicating that it will shutter on Saturday, July 25. The note also mentions that the dining spot will open in a new space in Woburn, with that place offering takeout and catering.
Skewer's Wood Grill first opened approximately 20 years ago, offering such items as avgolemono, lamb tips, falafel, spanakopita, hummus, souvlaki, and gyros.
The address for Skewer's Wood Grill in Tewksbury is 1060 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876; as soon as we find out its new address in Woburn, we will post an update here.
[August 21 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Skewer's Wood Grill is now open in Woburn for takeout, delivery, and catering, with its address being 150 New Boston Street, Unit F.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a source, Skewer's Wood Grill in Tewksbury is closing its doors, with a note on the website for the Main Street eatery indicating that it will shutter on Saturday, July 25. The note also mentions that the dining spot will open in a new space in Woburn, with that place offering takeout and catering.
Skewer's Wood Grill first opened approximately 20 years ago, offering such items as avgolemono, lamb tips, falafel, spanakopita, hummus, souvlaki, and gyros.
The address for Skewer's Wood Grill in Tewksbury is 1060 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876; as soon as we find out its new address in Woburn, we will post an update here.
[August 21 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Skewer's Wood Grill is now open in Woburn for takeout, delivery, and catering, with its address being 150 New Boston Street, Unit F.]
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Cubist Circle Opens in Weymouth
An Asian Fusion restaurant that has been in the works for awhile has finally come to the South Shore.
According to a source, Cubist Circle is now open in the old Gourmet Oriental space in Weymouth, with a post on the Weymouth Foodies Facebook group page showing photos of sushi from the Washington Street eatery. As mentioned here earlier, Cubist Circle is an Asian fusion restaurant that is located in a large multi-room space, with the original article mentioning that it appears to have a dining area, a lounge, and function rooms.
Gourmet Oriental, which was known in part for its Chinese-American food and karaoke, closed its doors back in late 2017.
The address for Cubist Circle is 625 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA, 02188.
[Earlier Article]
Cubist Circle to Open in Former Gourmet Oriental Space in Weymouth
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According to a source, Cubist Circle is now open in the old Gourmet Oriental space in Weymouth, with a post on the Weymouth Foodies Facebook group page showing photos of sushi from the Washington Street eatery. As mentioned here earlier, Cubist Circle is an Asian fusion restaurant that is located in a large multi-room space, with the original article mentioning that it appears to have a dining area, a lounge, and function rooms.
Gourmet Oriental, which was known in part for its Chinese-American food and karaoke, closed its doors back in late 2017.
The address for Cubist Circle is 625 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA, 02188.
[Earlier Article]
Cubist Circle to Open in Former Gourmet Oriental Space in Weymouth
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Monday, July 20, 2020
Cocktails-to-Go Bill Signed into Law, Allowing Massachusetts Restaurants to Offer Mixed Drinks for Takeout
After a long wait, restaurants in Massachusetts can finally offer cocktails for takeout.
According to a tweet from State Senator Diana DiZoglio, Governor Baker has just signed the cocktails-to-go bill into law, with this allowing dining spots to sell mixed drinks to customers for off-premises consumption as long as they are in sealed containers and sold with food purchases--and no more than two cocktails can be sold per entree. An earlier article from NBC Boston said that the bill was passed by the House on June 3, but it took until July 10 to get through the Senate.
A law allowing beer and wine to-go was passed this spring as a way to help restaurants and bars as they struggled with the shutdown that was put in place in March due to the coronavirus outbreak.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to a tweet from State Senator Diana DiZoglio, Governor Baker has just signed the cocktails-to-go bill into law, with this allowing dining spots to sell mixed drinks to customers for off-premises consumption as long as they are in sealed containers and sold with food purchases--and no more than two cocktails can be sold per entree. An earlier article from NBC Boston said that the bill was passed by the House on June 3, but it took until July 10 to get through the Senate.
A law allowing beer and wine to-go was passed this spring as a way to help restaurants and bars as they struggled with the shutdown that was put in place in March due to the coronavirus outbreak.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Stacy's Tavern Plans to Open in Former VFW Post Space in Braintree Square
A new restaurant and bar is looking to open on the South Shore, and it would be replacing a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.
According to an article from the Patriot Ledger, Stacy's Tavern is planning to open in Braintree Square, moving into the former VFW Post space on Washington Street while also getting its liquor license from the Viking Club on Quincy Avenue. (Both the VFW Post and the Viking Club closed late last year.) A post within the Facebook group page mentions that the dining and drinking spot plans to have 171 seats and that Stacy Dam is behind the place, though little additional information on the upcoming restaurant has been given so keep checking back for updates.
The space that Stacy's Tavern is moving into had once been home to a Masonic Temple as well, according to the Ledger article.
The address for this upcoming restaurant and bar in Braintree Square is: Stacy's Tavern, 356 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to an article from the Patriot Ledger, Stacy's Tavern is planning to open in Braintree Square, moving into the former VFW Post space on Washington Street while also getting its liquor license from the Viking Club on Quincy Avenue. (Both the VFW Post and the Viking Club closed late last year.) A post within the Facebook group page mentions that the dining and drinking spot plans to have 171 seats and that Stacy Dam is behind the place, though little additional information on the upcoming restaurant has been given so keep checking back for updates.
The space that Stacy's Tavern is moving into had once been home to a Masonic Temple as well, according to the Ledger article.
The address for this upcoming restaurant and bar in Braintree Square is: Stacy's Tavern, 356 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Locations of Joe's American Bar & Grill in Woburn and Dedham Have Apparently Closed
A small local group of family-friendly restaurants continues to shrink, and it now appears that only two remain in operation.
According to a source, the Woburn location of Joe's American Bar & Grill is no longer in operation, with a check on the place within the locations section of the page indicating that both the Woburn and Dedham locations have been removed. We have reached out to the chain to confirm that the two outlets have indeed closed for good and will post any updates that come in.
Assuming that the Woburn and Dedham locations of Joe's are now shuttered, this means that the only two outlets remaining are both in Boston--in the Back Bay and on the waterfront. (Other locations of Joe's that have closed over the past several years including ones in Braintree, Framingham, Franklin, and Peabody.)
The address for the Woburn location of Joe's American Bar & Grill is 311 Mishawum Road while the address for the Dedham location is 985 Providence Highway. The website for the remaining locations can be found at https://www.joesamerican.com/
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According to a source, the Woburn location of Joe's American Bar & Grill is no longer in operation, with a check on the place within the locations section of the page indicating that both the Woburn and Dedham locations have been removed. We have reached out to the chain to confirm that the two outlets have indeed closed for good and will post any updates that come in.
Assuming that the Woburn and Dedham locations of Joe's are now shuttered, this means that the only two outlets remaining are both in Boston--in the Back Bay and on the waterfront. (Other locations of Joe's that have closed over the past several years including ones in Braintree, Framingham, Franklin, and Peabody.)
The address for the Woburn location of Joe's American Bar & Grill is 311 Mishawum Road while the address for the Dedham location is 985 Providence Highway. The website for the remaining locations can be found at https://www.joesamerican.com/
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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Rox Diner in Newtonville Has Closed
A diner in the western suburbs that was offering takeout for awhile during the restaurant shutdown appears to have closed for good.
According to multiple sources, Rox Diner in Newtonville is no longer in operation, with an earlier post from Village 14 confirming this, while a recent Facebook post from Only In Boston also confirms what some of our sources told us--that "For Lease" signs are now posted in the windows of the Walnut Street eatery. Rox Diner, which first opened in 2011, once had a connection to Rox Diner in West Roxbury, though the two restaurants split and have been under different ownership of late; another spot called Rox Cafe had been in Newton Highlands, but it closed back in 2014.
The address for this now-closed eatery in Newtonville was: Rox Diner, 335 Walnut Street, Newton, MA, 02460.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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According to multiple sources, Rox Diner in Newtonville is no longer in operation, with an earlier post from Village 14 confirming this, while a recent Facebook post from Only In Boston also confirms what some of our sources told us--that "For Lease" signs are now posted in the windows of the Walnut Street eatery. Rox Diner, which first opened in 2011, once had a connection to Rox Diner in West Roxbury, though the two restaurants split and have been under different ownership of late; another spot called Rox Cafe had been in Newton Highlands, but it closed back in 2014.
The address for this now-closed eatery in Newtonville was: Rox Diner, 335 Walnut Street, Newton, MA, 02460.
by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)
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