Boston Restaurant Talk: March 2021

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Skinny Hank's BBQ in Lynn Has Closed

It looks like a BBQ spot on the North Shore has closed down permanently, though a restaurant that is affiliated with the place remains in operation.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Skinny Hank's BBQ in Lynn is no longer in operation, with a Facebook post from the Lewis Street restaurant saying the following:

It is with heavy hearts that we announce our closing. We want to thank the Lynn community that have supported us through this pandemic. We wish we could have had the first year that we had hoped for but things like this happen in life. We want to thank our great staff for fighting through this mess to provide the best food and service possible. All of our staff have been offered employment at our other location in Beverly. Anyone that has a gift card can use it at Bonefish Harry's. To our mayor and city council, thank you for all of your support for the past three years. Cheers.

Skinny Hank's opened early last year, replacing another location of Bonefish Harry's; the Beverly location of Bonefish Harry's can be found on Cabot Street in the city's downtown area.

The address for Skinny Hank's BBQ in Lynn was 45 Lewis Street, Lynn, MA, 01902.

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TABLE Caffe Is Opening in the Former My Cousin's Place Space in Boston's North End

A former media person who now runs two North End spots is going to be opening a third, with this one taking over the space that had been home to a cafe and coffee shop that recently shut down for good.

According to a tweet, Jen Royle is opening TABLE Caffe on Hanover Street, moving into the former My Cousin's Place space across the street from TABLE restaurant and TABLE Mercato. The post mentions that the upcoming spot will be an Italian sandwich shop that also offers house-made gelato, with the plan being to open by June if all goes well.

Royle had once been a sports reporter and talk show host, and she had also been on Beat Bobby Flay and The Taste before opening TABLE a couple of years ago. (TABLE Mercato, which is an Italian market and cafe, debuted last fall.)

The address for TABLE Caffe is 396 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, 02113.

[January 15, 2022 update: A tweet from Jen Royle indicates that TABLE Caffe opened today.]

[Earlier Article]
My Cousin's Place in Boston's North End Has Closed

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Banh Mi Ok Opens in Boston's Downtown Crossing

A brand new Vietnamese eatery has come to the heart of downtown Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Banh Mi Ok is now open in Downtown Crossing, with the website for the School Street spot showing such items as spring rolls and egg rolls, banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches), rice bowls, smoothies, iced coffee, Thai milk tea, flan, and more. It looks like Banh Mi Ok debuted last Tuesday (March 23) and it is open seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The address for this new Vietnamese restaurant in Downtown Crossing is: Banh Mi Ok, 44 School Street, Boston, MA, 02108. Its website can be found at http://banhmiok.com/

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New Restaurant and Function Hall Plans to Open in Former Braza Grill Union House Space in Framingham

It looks like a brand new dining spot and events space is on its way to the western suburbs, taking over the space where another dining spot had been until closing a bit more than a year ago.

According to an article from the Framingham Source, a new family-friendly restaurant and function venue has been given approval to open in Framingham, moving into the former Braza Grill Union House space on Route 135. The post mentions that the dining spot will have 10,000 square feet of space and a 250-person function hall, and its menu includes such items as salt cod fritters, fried tilapia, lamb chops, grilled octopus, steak tips, seafood linguini, stewed black beans, garlic rice, and more.

Braza Grill Union House had its operating license cancelled early last year, effectively shutting down the place, which first opened in 2018.

The address for the upcoming restaurant and function hall in Framingham is 672 Waverly Street (Route 135), Framingham, MA, 01702.

Thanks to Adam of Universal Hub for initially bringing this to our attention.

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Monday, March 29, 2021

Update: The Greatest Bar in Boston's North Station Area Reopens After Being Closed for Much of the Winter

[Ed note: This article was updated on March 30, 2021 to reflect the fact that the place is now open once again.]

A sports bar and entertainment venue near North Station and TD Garden is shuttered for at least awhile.

According to a source, The Greatest Bar on Friend Street is closed until further notice, with a Facebook post from the place saying that it has shut down temporarily because "trying to stay open under the challenges created by tightening Covid-19 restrictions was financially impossible. The fact is, it's in the best interest of The Greatest Bar's long term survival that we shut down - TEMPORARILY - and open up when the heightened pandemic recedes, butts are back in the TD Garden seats, and life is somewhat back to normal."

A number of restaurants and bars in the Boston area have gone into hibernation this week alone as the pandemic continues to surge and the Baker administration rolled back restrictions to Phase 3, Step 1.

The address for The Greatest Bar is 262 Friend Street, Boston, MA, 02114. Its website is at https://thegreatestbar.com/

[March 30, 2021 update: According to its Facebook page, The Greatest Bar has reopened.]

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Update: State Street Provisions on the Boston Waterfront Reopens After Being Closed for the Winter

[Ed note: This article was updated on March 30, 2021 to reflect the fact that the restaurant is now open once again.]

Another local restaurant has shut down for the time being, and this one is a casual upscale dining spot along the Boston waterfront.

According to a tweet from @ConciergeBoston, State Street Provisions near where the Rose Kennedy Greenway and the edge of Long Wharf meet has closed its doors for now, with a sign out front saying that "it is with sadness that we have made the difficult decision to go into hibernation for the rest of the winter." The dining spot, which first opened in 2015 in the old City Landing space, is known in part for its New American fare and its raw bar.

The address for State Street Provisions is 255 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109. Its website can be found at https://statestreetprovisions.com/

[March 30, 2021 update: According to a Facebook post from the place, State Street Provisions has reopened, though Thursday through Sunday only for now.]

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Update: Oak + Rowan in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood Reopens After Closing for the Winter

[Ed note: This article was updated on March 29 to reflect the fact that the restaurant is open once again.]

An upscale Fort Point restaurant has reopened after shutting down for much of the winter.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Oak + Rowan on A Street closed down December 31, with a note saying that "It's a decision that we make with heavy hearts, but it is the right decision for our employees, our guests and our business to reemerge as strongly as possible in March 2021. We wish you a peaceful and delicious holiday and we send a thousand thank you's for being part of our extended family!" The temporarily closure of the restaurant comes on the heels of owner Nancy Batista-Caswell permanently closing one of her other dining spots--Ceia in Newburyport--last month, with Brine (another Newburyport spot that she runs) remaining in operation.

Oak + Rowan is one of countless restaurants to make the decision to close for part or all of the winter as the pandemic continues, leading to state and local restrictions on dining spots along with a sharp decrease in foot traffic in Boston and elsewhere.

[March 29 update: The Facebook page for Oak + Rowan indicates that it opened back up this month and is now open for dinner for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.]

The address for Oak + Rowan in Fort Point is 321 A Street, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website is at http://oakandrowan.com/

[Earlier Article]
Bar 25 in Ayer Plans to Replace Ceia in Newburyport

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Fratello's Pizzeria and Shawarma in Brighton Is For Lease

A dining spot in Brighton that offered a mix of Italian and Mediterranean food appears to be gone for good.

According to two sources, Fratello's Pizzeria and Shawarma on Washington Street in the Oak Square section of the neighborhood has a "for lease" sign in its window while calls are not going through because the mailbox is full. The eatery opened last spring and remained opened into this past winter, though it isn't known for sure exactly when it shuttered.

Fratello's offered pizza and sandwiches along with shawarma, wings, pasta dishes, and more.

The address for Fratello's Pizzeria and Shawarma is 563 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135.

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Ginger Exchange Express and Master Pies Artisan Pizza Are Opening in the Former Great Wok Space in Arlington Heights

It looks like another location of a local group of Asian Fusion restaurants is opening, and it will apparently be sharing its space with another dining spot with a much different concept.

According to a post within the Arlington, MA Pizza Discussions Facebook group, Ginger Exchange and Master Pies Artisan Pizza are planning to open in the old Great Wok space in Arlington Heights, with signs now up for both spots at the Mass. Ave. storefront. The sign for Ginger Exchange Express indicates that it is indeed connected with locations of Ginger Exchange in Boston's Symphony Hall area, Mission Hill, and Watertown, though very little is known about Master Pies; as soon as we find out more about that place, we will post an update here.

The address for the upcoming Ginger Exchange Express and Master Pies Artisan Pizza is 1181 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476. The website for the other locations of Ginger Exchange can be found at https://www.gingerexchange.com/

[July 30 update: A few posters within The Arlington List Facebook group state that Ginger Exchange Express and Master Pies Artisan Pizza are now open.]

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Update: Game On! in Boston's Fenway Reopens After Being Closed for Much of the Winter

[Ed note: This article was updated on March 30 to reflect the fact that the place is open once again.]

A drinking spot that is particularly popular with Red Sox fans has decided to close down for the time being.

According to a source, Game On! has gone into hibernation, with a note on the website for the Lansdowne Street spot saying that "Unfortunately due to the effects of Covid-19, Game On Fenway is closed for the winter." The note refers customers to The Bleacher Bar and Loretta's Last Call, both of which are affiliated with Game On! and are also located on Lansdowne Street, while also telling patrons to "tip your servers well" no matter where they go because "it's tough times out there for them."

Game On! is one of an increasingly-large number of restaurants and bars in the Boston area to go into winter hibernation, with other Fenway spots closing for the winter including The Lansdowne Pub, Trillium's beer garden, Orfano, and Tiger Mama.

The address for Game On! is 82 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA, 02215. Its website can be found at https://www.gameonboston.com/

[March 30 update: According to its Facebook page, Game On! is open once again.]

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The Dark Horse Public House in Somerville's Magoun Square Is Closing

A Somerville bar that replaced another drinking spot a few years ago is shutting down.

According to multiple sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Dark Horse Public House in Magoun Square is closing its doors and is currently selling off various items based on its Facebook page. A comment within the page of the Broadway bar tells a poster that "We are [shuttering], unfortunately" while going on to say that "A raised rent sinks all ships."

The Dark Horse Public House replaced On the Hill Tavern back in 2017.

The address for The Dark Horse Public House is 499 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145.

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Update: Cityside Bar, Flatbread Somerville, Reign Drink Lab, The Derby All Reopen After Winter Closures

[Ed note: This article was updated on March 30 to reflect the fact that all four spots are now open once again.]

At least four more local dining spots have decided to shut down for awhile as the pandemic continues.

According to several sources, Cityside Bar in Brighton's Cleveland Circle, Flatbread Company in Somerville's Davis Square, Reign Drink Lab in Dorchester, and the Derby in Salem are all making plans to close temporarily, with Cityside Bar saying that they are now closed and will reopen after the peak of winter, Flatbread Somerville mentioning that they plan to close after business hours on January 3 and will remain shuttered for a while, and Reign Drink Lab stating that they have shut down and that they hope to be back before the end of the winter, while The Derby says that December 19 will be their last day and that they will also be closed for a little while.

Countless restaurants and bars in the Greater Boston area have now closed for the time being (or announced that they will do so) for a number of reasons, including concerns for the health of their workers and customers, state and local restrictions, a lack of government relief, and a sharp decrease in business.

[February 19, 2021 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Flatbread Somerville reopens for takeout today.]

[March 30, 2021 update: Facebook posts from the places show that Cityside Bar, Reign Drink Lab, and The Derby are now open once again.]

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Recreational Cannabis Establishment Being Proposed for Jacob Wirth Space in Boston's Theater District

A couple of years ago, it was reported that a landmark Boston restaurant could become home to a sports bar. Now we have learned that those plans may have changed.

Universal Hub indicates that a recreational cannabis establishment appears to be looking to open in the Jacob Wirth space in the Theater District, with a tweet from @DrewDawg including a link to a public meeting notice confirming this, mentioning that "an application by Andrea Pearce, Royalty Group, LLC for a Recreational Cannabis Establishment to be operated at the address of 31-39 Stuart Street" is slated to be discussed on March 31 in a community meeting via Webex. Back in 2019, it was announced that JW's Sports Bar and Restaurant could be opening in the Jacob Wirth space, with the plan being to renovate the building with "due respect" to the structure (it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places).

Jacob Wirth was the second-oldest continually operating restaurant in Boston until closing down in 2018.

[April 8 update: Universal Hub mentions that an online community meeting was held on the proposal where it was learned that if the plans are approved, the proposed cannabis place would include a dispensary called JW Tree Star on the ground floor of the building (where the restaurant had been) while its corporate offices--which currently reside in the building on Tremont Street that is home to Royale nightclub--would be located on the upper two floors.]

[Earlier Article]
Jacob Wirth in Boston's Theater District May Become JW's Sports Bar and Restaurant

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Jibei Chuan to Open in Old Quic Pic BBQ Space in Boston's Chinatown

A new restaurant appears to be on its way to Chinatown, and it will be taking over the space where a barbecue spot had been before moving around the corner.

According to a tweet from @FortPointer, a sign is now up for Jibei Chuan on Beach Street, with the storefront being where Quic Pic BBQ was until it relocated to Harrison Avenue. The sign out front for Jibei Chuan says "fish maw rice noodle," though very little is known about what exactly they will be serving at this point in time. (Fish maw is the dried swim bladders of larger fish.)

The address for the upcoming Jibei Chuan is 50 Beach Street, Boston, MA, 02111.

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Lord Hobo in Cambridge Reopens After Being Closed for More Than a Year

A popular beer bar in Cambridge is open once again after being shuttered since the start of the coronavirus outbreak.

According to a Facebook post, Lord Hobo on Hampshire Street has reopened, with owner Daniel Lanigan saying "After being closed for 380 days... we are OPEN. Please come support your favorite neighborhood bar." Lord Hobo also has a brewery and taproom in Woburn along with a newer brewery and restaurant in the Seaport District, with the latter debuting late last summer; the original Lord Hobo in Cambridge opened back in 2009, taking over the space where the B-Side Lounge had once been.

The address for Lord Hobo is 92 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website can be found at https://www.lordhobo.com/main

Thanks to Adam of Universal Hub for letting us know about Lord Hobo's reopening.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

A&B Kitchen • Bar (Formerly A&B Burgers) Reopens in Boston's North Station Area

A Boston restaurant known in part for its burgers has opened back up after taking the winter off, and it now has a slightly different name and concept.

According to a message sent to us, A&B Kitchen • Bar is now open, with the Beverly Street spot--which is across the street from North Station and TD Garden--changing over from A&B Burgers and having a new menu that focuses on elevated New England pub fare (its Niman Ranch burgers will continue to be offered). We have been told that the dining and drinking spot is in the process of installing heaters on its patio, while the place will be open for dinner only until early April except when there are weekend day games at TD Garden, in which case it will be open for lunch as well.

The other location of A&B in Beverly will continue to be called A&B Burgers, with that location doing takeout/deliver only until April 7, at which point it will reopen its indoor and outdoor dining areas.

The address for A&B Kitchen • Bar is 115 Beverly Street, Boston, MA, 02114. Its web page can be found at http://anbburgers.com/boston/

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Kao BBQ Is Opening in Allston

A new dining spot is on its way to Allston, and it looks like the place will offer meat on a stick.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Kao BBQ is planning to open on Harvard Avenue, with the notice saying that the place having a seating capacity of 60. A Seamless page for the eatery shows a menu that includes Chinese BBQ skewers along with a variety of appetizers and hot dishes, with lamb skewers, Taiwan sausage, quail, tripe, beef in sour soup, dried tofu with chili peppers, and more being offered.

The address for Kao BBQ is 83 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website can be found at https://www.kaobbqma.com/

[July 8 update: According to its website, Kao BBQ is now open.]

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Update: Al Capone in Downtown Boston Has Closed

[Ed note: This article was updated on October 5 to reflect confirmation that the place has closed down.]

It looks like the future of a sandwich place in the heart of Boston is in doubt.

According to a tweet from @FortPointer, Al Capone on Summer Street has been "completely emptied out," with a check on its website showing that it is under construction while its phone number is no longer in service. The shop has been a popular place for office workers, offering a variety of breakfast dishes along with salads, hot and cold subs, wraps, pizza, pasta, calzones, and cannoli.

The address for Al Capone in downtown Boston is 82 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02110.

[October 5 update: A tweet from @FortPointer confirms that Al Capone on Summer Street has closed, as signs are now up out front for a healthcare provider.]

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Bistro Du Midi in Boston Has Reopened After Being Closed for One Year

A high-end French restaurant in the heart of Boston has returned, one year after shutting down around the time that the coronavirus crisis began.

According to a press release, Bistro du Midi is open once again, with the Boylston Street spot featuring both an updated menu and a new look. The restaurant has reopened both of its floors, with its first floor bistro having undergone renovations, while lunch is offered Wednesday through Friday, brunch is served on weekends, and dinner is offered Wednesday through Sunday. Expect to find French cuisine with coastal New England influences on the menu, including such items as moules frites, croque monsieur, filet mignon, caviar, duck breast, and more.

Bistro du Midi first opened its doors back in 2009.

The address for Bistro du Midi is 272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Its website can be found at https://bistrodumidi.com/

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar in Dorchester's Savin Hill Reopens After Being Closed for More Than a Year

A Mexican restaurant overlooking the Southeast Expressway that debuted in the fall of 2019 only to close when the pandemic hit has reopened.

According to a press release, Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar in the Savin Hill section of Dorchester is open once again, more than a year after shutting down due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Savin Hill Avenue dining spot now has an updated menu that includes an array of tacos along with enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, and more, along with beer, wine, tequila, and cocktails.

The address for Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar is 120 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125. Its website can be found at https://www.ghostpepperboston.com/

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The Harp by North Station in Boston Is Reopening March 25

A longtime Boston bar that is particularly popular with sports fans is opening back up after being shuttered for more than a year.

According to a press release, The Harp on Causeway Street across from North Station and TD Garden plans to reopen tomorrow (Thursday, March 25), though that date is dependent upon whether the Bruins game actually takes place that night. It looks like for at least the time being, the bar will be open for home game watches and on weekends, and its updated menu will include such options as flatbread pizza, wings, buffalo chicken dip, beer towers, and pitchers of cocktails. When The Harp reopens, it will have indoor dining only at first, with patio seating coming soon.

The Harp, which has been in operation for nearly 30 years, has been closed since last March due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The address for The Harp is 85 Causeway Street, Boston, MA, 02114. Its website can be found at https://harpboston.com/

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Midwest Grill in Cambridge Is Now a Korean BBQ Spot

A popular all-you-can-eat restaurant in Cambridge is under new ownership, and it now features an entirely different cuisine.

A check on the restaurant's website confirms what a source told us awhile back, that the Midwest Grill in Inman Square has turned into a Korean BBQ place with such menu items as tofu soup, kimchi dumplings, bulgogi, bi bim bap, chicken katsu, curry rice, and spicy squid. The website mentions that the new version of the Midwest Grill offers takeout and delivery as well as catering while mentioning a buffet as well, though it seems doubtful that a buffet could be set up at this point in time due to the pandemic.

The original version of the Midwest Grill was a Brazilian rodizio that featured a salad bar and buffet along with a variety of meats cut tableside. Another location--which is still listed on the website--had been in Saugus until it closed last year.

The address for the Midwest Grill is 1124 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website can be found at https://midwestgrillrestaurant.com/

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The Farmer's Daughter Restaurant Opens in Sudbury

A popular comfort food and brunch spot south of Boston has opened a second location west of the city more than a year after its plans were first announced.

According to an article from the MetroWest Daily News, the Farmer's Daughter has debuted in Sudbury, moving into a space within the Meadow Walk development on Route 20. As mentioned earlier, the new location is open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch, and its menu features options made using local ingredients including chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict, burgers, tacos, and more.

The original location of The Farmer's Daughter in North Easton first opened its doors in 2013

The address for the new location of The Farmer's Daughter at Meadow Walk is 534F Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, MA, 01776. The website for The Farmer's Daughter can be found at https://www.thefarmersdaughtereaston.com/

[Earlier Article]
The Farmer's Daughter Plans to Open in the Meadow Walk Development in Sudbury

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Teriyaki House in Boston's Back Bay/Fenway Area Is Closing

A pair of restaurants featuring Chinese and Japanese fare will soon be down to just one, as its location near where Boston's Back Bay and Fenway meet is shutting down permanently.

According to a source, Teriyaki House on Boylston Street is getting ready to close for good, with a sign out front saying that the dining spot will shutter after business hours on March 27, while also referring customers to their other location on W Broadway in South Boston. The Boylston Street location of the eatery first opened 14 years ago, featuring Chinese-American fare, sushi, teriyaki, noodle dishes, bubble tea, and more.

The address for the Back Bay/Fenway location of Teriyaki House is 1110 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for both locations can be found at http://www.teriyakihouse.info/

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Monday, March 22, 2021

57 Lincoln Eatery Is Opening in the Former Newton Pizza House Space in Newton Highlands

A new restaurant is coming to the western suburbs of Boston, and the people behind a local group of burger spots will also be behind this place.

According to a tweet from @deedubya, Nick Kesaris and Spiro Kouvlis of UBurger are planning to open a new "neighborhood family dining spot" in the old Newton Pizza House space in Newton Highlands, with a check on the city's website showing that the name of the place will be 57 Lincoln Eatery. We have been told that the upcoming restaurant could be opening in April after minor renovations are complete, while the hearing notice indicates that the 30-seat spot will be open for lunch and dinner daily.

Locations of UBurger can be found in Boston's Kenmore Square, by Northeastern University, and in Andover.

The address for 57 Lincoln Eatery is 57 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461.

[November 26 update: A new tweet from @deedubya indicates that 57 Lincoln Eatery has soft-opened.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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