Article Fifteen Brewing Plans to Move from Weymouth to Rockland

A brewery on the South Shore is moving to a brand new location.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Article Fifteen Brewing in Weymouth is in the process of moving to Rockland, with a Patriot Ledger article from earlier this year mentioning that it will be reopening in a much larger space on VFW Drive that had been home to Kathy Corrigan's School of Gymnastics. The brewery, which had resided on Washington Street near where it intersects Middle Street, hopes to host events and feature live entertainment in the new space, which, like its old space, is a short distance off Route 3. 

No opening date has been given for the reopening of Article Fifteen, so keep checking back for updates.

The address for the new location of Article Fifteen Brewing is 406 VFW Drive, Rockland, MA, 02370. Its website can be found at https://articlefifteenbrewing.com/

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Flavor Boom Is Opening in Watertown

A couple of months ago, it was reported that a new dining spot featuring pizza and Mexican food might be replacing a Watertown pizzeria that also featured Armenian dishes. Now we have learned that another restaurant is coming to that building, though it looks like both new spots will apparently be opening in the same block now.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Flavor Boom is now planning to open on Arsenal Street where Flaming Pit had been, with signs in the windows showing a logo for the place. A website for the restaurant mentions that it will be a "gourmet fast food restaurant and caterer specializing in slow-cooked Asian dishes with an international twist. Served over rice or as sandwiches." No opening date has been given as of yet, so stay tuned for updates.

Back in May, a sign out front indicated that VR Las Amigas was planning to open soon in the former Flaming Pit space; it is not known if that dining spot might still be taking over part of the space (we will post an update on that as well once we learn more).

The address for Flavor Boom is 224 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA, 02472.

[August 3 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page says that VR Las Amigas will actually be opening in the Flaming Pit space while Flavor Boom will be opening in a former catering space in the same block.] 

[September 1 update: A Facebook post within the Boston Bike Party Facebook community page indicates that Flavor Boom is now open, and that it features Indonesian food.]

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VR Las Amigas to Open in Former Flaming Pit Space in Watertown

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What Da Chick Boston Is Opening in the Former Matilda's Space in East Watertown

A new restaurant featuring chicken and rice is on its way to the western suburbs, opening where a longtime eatery known for its sandwiches had been.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, What Da Chick Boston is opening in the former Matilda's space in East Watertown, with the Crawford Street spot apparently offering Thai chicken rice based on a photo on the restaurant's Facebook page. No opening date has been given for the new place, though the post--which was from July 20--says "almost done" so it could be opening soon.

Thai chicken rice is also known as Hainanese chicken rice, which is typically found as a street-food dish in Thailand and which usually consists of chicken, rice, and sweet chili sauce along with such ingredients as ginger, garlic, and scallions.

The address for What Da Chick Boston (and the now-closed Matilda's) is 1 Crawford Street, Watertown, MA, 02472.

[November 10 update: The Facebook page for the place indicates that What Da Chick Boston soft-opened yesterday, though it will be closed today.]

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Trend Pure Asian Cuisine in Natick Has Closed

An Asian fusion restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston has shut down.

According to a source, Trend Pure Asian Cuisine in Natick is no longer in business, with the Framingham Source stating that the Route 9 eatery closed last weekend, and also mentioning that a social media post from the dining spot said that "Our realty company will not renew our lease in order to make way for smaller retail stores." Trend offered Chinese, Japanese, and pan-Asian fare, with its menu including such options as clay pot and dry pot items, lo mein, chow foon, ramen, teriyaki, sushi, gyoza, and more.

The address for the now-closed Trend Pure Asian Cuisine was 1400 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760.

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The Boiling Crab to Open in Cambridge's Harvard Square

A chain of seafood restaurants whose roots are in Southeast Texas will be opening its first New England location in a well-known space in Cambridge.

According to a source, The Boiling Crab is planning to open in Harvard Square, moving into the historic Hyde-Taylor House on Winthrop Street that had been home to the Hasty Pudding Institute for several years, and was also home to a location of House of Blues as well. A Cambridge Day article mentions that the upcoming spot will have seating for as many as 218 people and could be opening in December after extensive renovations, with menu items including a variety of crab dishes along with catfish, oysters, shrimp, and more.

The website for The Boiling Crab mentions that it got its start in Seadrift, Texas, and now has locations in Texas, California, Washington, DC, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, and overseas.

The address for the upcoming location of The Boiling Crab in Harvard Square is 96 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for the chain can be found at https://theboilingcrab.com/

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Sweetgreen Is Opening at Arsenal Yards in Watertown

A growing chain of dining spots known for its healthy options is opening yet another location in the Greater Boston area, with this one coming to a new development by the Charles River.

According to a web page within the Arsenal Yards website, Sweetgreen is coming to the development, with a page saying that it will be "opening soon." The upcoming outlet will join a number of other locations in the local area while also joining a variety of dining spots at Arsenal Yards itself, including Ben & Jerry's, Chipotle, City Works, Cuppa Coffee, Garbanzo, Pepe's, Shake Shack, and several other places that will be opening over the coming weeks and months.

The website for Sweetgreen, which is known mainly for its salads and grain bowls, can be found at https://www.sweetgreen.com/

[August 27 update: According to a Facebook post, Sweetgreen is now open at Arsenal Yards.]

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by CHLOE in Boston's Back Bay Rebrands As Beatnic

A few months ago, it was reported that a group of fast-casual vegan spots had emerged from bankruptcy under new ownership but would need to change its name over the coming months. Now we have heard that the rebranding is indeed in the process of taking place, including a renaming of its sole remaining Boston location.

According to an article from Eater, by CHLOE is changing to Beatnic, which the post says is a reference to "the restaurant's roots in Greenwich Village and the historic Beatnik movement." The article mentions that all locations--including its Back Bay outlet on Boylston Street--will be setting up new signage, packaging, and online changes over the course of the next few months, while its menu is undergoing some changes as well.

by CHLOE opened its first shop in Manhattan's West Village in 2015, with co-founder Chloe Coscarelli leaving the company in 2016 and proceeding to get into a legal battle over the use of her name. The group of eateries filed for bankruptcy in late 2020, and somewhere along the way, locations in the Fenway and Seaport District shuttered permanently.

The website for Beatnic can be found at https://www.eatbeatnic.com/

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Update: Abby Lane in Boston's Theater District to Reopen in the Fall After Being in Hibernation Since Last Fall

[Ed note: This article was updated on July 28, 2021 to reflect the fact that the restaurant plans to open later this year.]

A restaurant in downtown Boston that has a celebrity chef behind it is one of the latest dining spots to go into hibernation.

Based on information from a couple of sources, Abby Lane in Boston's Theater District has shut down for the time being as of November of 2020, with owner Jason Santos confirming this to us and indicating that the Tremont Street spot plans to be closed for the winter of 2020/2021 "at most." (Santos also indicates that the lack of a patio along with no theatergoers in the area both played a role in the decision.) It appears that his other dining spots, including Buttermilk & Bourbon and Citrus & Salt in the Back Bay and the new B&B Fish in Marblehead, remain in operation for now.

Jason Santos, who is known in part for his TV appearances (including on Hell's Kitchen), first opened Abby Lane in 2012, with the restaurant offering a mix of New American and classic American fare along with craft cocktails.

[July 28, 2021 update: A message sent to us indicates that Abby Lane is looking to reopen in the fall of 2021 when Boston theaters start to return.]

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Acapulcos in Sudbury Is Closed Until Further Notice; Space Now for Sale/Lease

The future of one a location of a local group of Mexican restaurants appears to be in question.

According to a source, a sign posted out front at Acapulcos in Sudbury says that the Boston Post Road spot "will be closed for remodeling until further notice," while a sign in front of the property says "For Sale or Lease." The web page for the Sudbury outlet hints that the restaurant could be returning, as it says that "We are temporarily closed due to maintenance and repairs. Please check back in for updates on our reopening. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience." As soon as we find out more about the exact status of the dining spot, we will post an update here.

Other locations of Acapulcos in Beverly, Franklin, Milford, Norwood, Quincy, and Enfield and Stratford, CT, remain in operation.

The address for the Sudbury location of Acapulcos is 694 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, MA, 01776. The website for all of the locations can be found at https://acapulcos.net/

[August 13 update: An article from Wicked Local mentions that a substantial amount of work needs to be done to the Acapulcos space in Sudbury in order to get it up to code, and while it is possible that the restaurant could reopen if the fixes are made, the owner of the building put up the "For Sale or Lease" sign to see if a new restaurant might be interested in the space (the article says that it is also possible that a new owner or developer could do something else with the space instead).]

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Da LaPosta Pizzeria Is Opening in the Cook Space in Newtonville

A couple of years ago, it was reported that an artisanal pizzeria was planning to open in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood, and now we have learned that it is opening in a suburban location instead.

According to a post within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com, Da LaPosta Pizzeria is going to be opening in Newtonville, with the address shown in both the job post and a public meeting notice indicating that it will be moving into the space on Washington Street where Cook currently resides. The pizzeria had originally been looking to open in a part of the old Bee's Knees space on Farnsworth Street in Fort Point, but that appears to have fallen through; the person behind the place is Mario LaPosta, who has worked at such spots as the now-closed Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca in the Seaport District, Bricco in West Hartford, CT, and Tarry Lodge in Westport, CT, and who has also competed in the World Pizza Championship in Italy.

We have reached out to Mario LaPosta and will update this article with any additional information if it comes in.

The address for Da LaPosta Pizzeria is 825 Washington Street, Newtonville, MA, 02460.

[August 9 update: A message sent from Mario LaPosta indicates that Da LaPosta will indeed be replacing Cook in Newtonville and that it will focus on sourdough pizzas cooked at 900 degrees in a Marra Forni oven, while daily specials including pasta dishes will also be offered--and the restaurant will serve beer, Southern Italian wine, and cocktails.]

[September 13 update: According to a source, Cook in Newtonville is now closed.]

[November 19 update: A Facebook post indicates that Da LaPosta is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Da LaPosta Pizzeria Is Coming to Former Bee's Knees Space in Boston's Fort Point

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Beerworks Is Shutting Down Operations

A local group of breweries and brewpubs that had permanently shut down a few of their locations over the past year or so has decided to call it a day.

According to a tweet from Drew Starr, Beerworks is suspending operations company-wide, with a note on its website saying the following:

THANK YOU BOSTON, SALEM, LOWELL, HINGHAM, FRAMINGHAM. Sad to say but we've brewed and served our last beers. We've decided to pack it in due to the pandemic and all that. We will miss you and the many years of fun we had bringing you fresh local beer and food. BEERWORKS was proud to serve you. Sincerely Joe Slesar and the BEERWORKS Team

All locations of Beerworks temporarily closed at the start of the pandemic, with outlets in Framingham, Hingham, and Salem subsequently shutting down permanently.

Beerworks first started out in 1992 in the Fenway, with that location being a popular spot especially during baseball season; the Fenway outlet was followed by locations in Salem, North Station/West End, Lowell, Hingham and Framingham.

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Cafe Landwer Is Opening in Boston's Back Bay/Copley Square Area

A chain of cafes based in Israel that has two locations in Boston will be opening a third, with this one coming to one of the busiest parts of the city.

According to a source, Cafe Landwer is planning to open in the Back Bay/Copley Square area, with our source telling us that it is taking over the space on Boylston Street that had been home to Ora Trattorizza. A message sent from the chain confirms that the new outlet will indeed be opening on Boylston Street, while our source says that the windows out front shows the Landwer name. It isn't yet known when the new location might be opening, so stay tuned for updates. 

Cafe Landwer, which also has locations in the Fenway/Audubon Circle neighborhood and Brighton's Cleveland Circle area, is known for such items as shakshuka, hummus, roasted eggplant in tahini, schnitzel, chicken shawarma, and roasted Jerusalem artichokes.

It appears that the address for the new location of Cafe Landwer in the Back Bay/Copley Square area will be 653 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.landwercafe.com/

[January 24, 2022 update: According to a source (Sarah Wu), Cafe Landwer is now open on Boylston Street, with an Instagram post from the place saying that it is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and snacks between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.]

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Ward 4 Opens in Auburndale

A restaurant and bar that has been in a works for a long time has finally opened in a section of Newton that has relatively few dining options.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Ward 4 is now open in Auburndale, moving into a space on Auburn Street just south of Commonwealth Avenue. The new spot, whose plans went all the way back to at least 2015, offers a variety of comfort food items including poutine, burgers, wings, tacos, macaroni and cheese, steak tips, and fish and chips, while drink options include beer, wine, and cocktails. 

The address for Ward 4 is 277 Auburn Street, Newton, MA, 02466. Its website can be found at https://www.ward-4.com/

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Ward 4 Plans to Open in Auburndale

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Pho Hoa Is Opening in the Former Jack's Ristorante/Ferrari's Space in Malden

A new Vietnamese with a familiar name is on its way to Malden.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Pho Hoa is planning to open on Eastern Avenue, taking over the space that had been home to Jack's Ristorante, and before that, Ferrari's. A meeting minutes page within the city's website indicates that the upcoming eatery has an indirect connection to Pho Hoa in Dorchester, as Duong Le, who is the proposed manager of the place, is the brother of the owner of the location on Dorchester Avenue near Fields Corner. One interesting note is that a location of Pho Hoa had once been located on Pleasant Street in Malden and it also had a family connection to the Dorchester location, while two other locations had once been located in Boston's Chinatown and in Quincy.

The address for the new location of Pho Hoa in Malden is 655 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA, 02148.

[December 15 update: according to a source (Geoff Wong), Pho Hoa is now open.]

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White's Bakery in Hingham Is Closing

A small local group of bakeries is getting ready to close another one of its locations, which means that only two outlets will soon remain.

According to an Instagram post from the place, White's Bakery at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham is shutting down on August 21, saying that "This was an incredibly hard decision to make, but it was the right one for us. It was not made lightly or due to the pandemic, but because it is the best course of action for our family at this time." This will be the second location to close over the past year or so, as its Wellesley outlet shuttered last summer. (Locations in Brockton and Mansfield remain in operation.)

White's dates back to 1980 with the opening of a shop in Florida, according to its website; the first location in Massachusetts opened in 1987 in Easton, with that one moving to Brockton. (Other outlets had once been located in Braintree and Canton as well.)

The address for White's Bakery in Hingham is 98 Derby Street, Hingham, MA, 02043. The website for the business can be found at https://www.whitesbakeryandcafe.com/

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

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Hunter's Kitchen & Bar Is Opening in the Former Junction Space in South Boston

The group behind several South Boston restaurants will be opening a new dining and drinking spot near all of them, and it will be taking over the space that has been home to a local bar that has been around for nearly 20 years.

According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site, Hunter's Kitchen & Bar is opening on Dorchester Street, with the address given indicating that it is moving into the space where The Junction has been since 2002. The post mentions that it will have a "southern fare food focus and a great bar scene" and that its sister restaurants are Capo, Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant, Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, and Fat Baby, which indicates that Hunter's will be part of the Broadway Restaurant Group. (The Junction had also been under the same ownership since shortly before Covid struck.)

The address for Hunter's Kitchen & Bar (and The Junction) is 110 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA, 02127.

[August 12 update: An article from boston.com indicates that Hunter's Kitchen & Bar is now open, and that it has the feel of an "an old hunter's lodge" while offering such dishes as brisket sliders, chicken and waffles, ribs, and macaroni and cheese. For now, the restaurant is only open for dinner, with the hope being that it will open for lunch and brunch once it is able to hire enough staff.]

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Gong Cha Is Opening in Boston's Northeastern University/Symphony Hall Area

 A Taiwan-based chain that claims to be "one of the most recognized bubble tea brands around the world" is expanding further into the Greater Boston area, with a new outlet being planned for a space near Northeastern University and Symphony Hall.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Gong Cha is planning to open on Huntington Avenue, with the proposed place having a total of 14 seats and offering such options as bubble tea, slush, and other tea beverages. If approved, the new location would join a number of others locally, including in Chinatown, Allston, Burlington, Cambridge, Lowell, Malden, Natick, Peabody, and Quincy.

Gong Cha started out in 2006 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and currently has more than 1,500 locations around the world.

The address for the new location of Gong Cha in the NU/Symphony Hall area is 281 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.gongchausa.com/

[December 14 update: According to its website, the new location of Gong Cha by Northeastern is now open.]

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Dalongyi Hot Pot Plans to Replace Le's in Allston

A longtime Vietnamese restaurant in Allston may be going away, and new hot pot place could be opening in its space.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Dalongyi Hot Pot is seeking to acquire the beer and wine license currently held by Le's on Brighton Avenue, with the plan being to open in that location. Little is known about the proposed eatery other than the fact that the manager listed is Ping Hong Chen; the hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, so more may be known by then.

Le's has been in its Allston space for approximately 15 years; previous to that, the space had been home to Pho Pasteur. Another location of Le's is in Cambridge's Harvard Square while a restaurant called Pho Le can be found in Dorchester. 

The address for the proposed Dalongyi Hot Pot (and Le's) is 137 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

[October 15 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Le's in Allston is now closed.]

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Pressed Juicery Is Opening in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood

A California-based chain of cold-pressed juice shops will be further expanding into the local area, with a new one being planned for a busy Boston neighborhood.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Pressed Juicery is planning to open in the Fenway, moving into a space on Brookline Avenue just north of Boylston Street. If given approval to open, the new outlet will join three others in the Greater Boston area--in the Back Bay, Cambridge's Harvard Square, and Wellesley.

The Pressed chain started out approximately 10 years ago in Los Angeles, offering juices, cleanses, soft-serve, and more.

The address for the new Pressed Juicery in the Fenway is 148 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for the chain is at https://pressed.com/

[February 11 update: Eater Boston says that Pressed Juicery is now open in the Fenway.]

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Kevin Mabry to Return to jm Curley in Boston's Downtown Crossing

A restaurant and bar in the heart of downtown Boston that burst out of the gates to much fanfare when it first opened 10 years ago is seeing the return of one of the people involved in its opening.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Kevin Mabry is taking over as manager of jm Curley, with a message from him telling us that he will be a managing partner of the Temple Place spot. Mabry, who helped open the place around the end of 2011, was the bar manager/beverage director during the time in which jm Curley received all kinds of accolades, and Mabry himself was included in The Daily Meal's list of best bartenders in the country in 2014.

The address for jm Curley (along with Bogie's place, which is a "speakeasy" steakhouse within the space) is 21 Temple Place, Boston, MA, 02111. Its website can be found at https://www.jmcurleyboston.com/

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Scores May Be Taking Over The Fours Space in Boston's North Station Area

A new restaurant and bar appears to be in the works for the area around North Station and TD Garden in Boston, and it could be taking over the space where one of the city's most popular watering holes had been until announcing its closure last summer.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Scores is looking to open in the space on Canal Street that had been home to The Fours, with the manager listed for the proposed place being Fred Starikov while the parent company is Boston Garden Fours LLC; a page within the OpenCorporates site for that company shows that in addition to Starikov, Dana Rosenblatt, Julius Sokol, and Stephen Whalen are also involved, which indicates a connection to Greater Boston Bar Co., an investment group that owns such spots as the Beacon Hill Pub and The Tam. Very little is known about Scores at this point in time, so stay tuned for updates as they come in.

The Boston location of The Fours first opened in 1976 and became a very popular spot for sports fans, featuring meals named after local sports figures including Bobby Orr, Larry Bird, Doug Flutie, Ray Bourque, Carl Yastrzemski, and others. Two other locations remain in operation in Quincy and Norwell.

The address for the proposed Scores (and the now-closed Fours) is 166 Canal Street, Boston, MA, 02114.

[Earlier Articles]
The Four's in Boston Has Closed, But Could It Reopen?
The Fours in Boston Will Not Be Reopening

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Alma Cantina Is Opening in the Former Blackstone Grill Space in Boston

A Mexican restaurant is on its way to downtown Boston, taking over a space that had been home to a bar that was known in part for its trivia nights and live music.

According to the Facebook page for the place, Alma Cantina is opening on Union Street just outside of Faneuil Hall, moving into the former Blackstone Grill space. A check on a page within the opengovus.com site indicates that Tim McCasland (Causeway, Fourth Wall, Union Street) is involved, while the Facebook page says that it will be feature "beers, tacos, and signature cocktails."

No opening date has been given for Alma Cantina as of yet, so stay tuned for updates as they come in.

The address for Alma Cantina (and the now-closed Blackstone Grill) is 15 Union Street, Boston, MA, 02108.

[August 10 update: According to its Facebook page, Alma Cantina is now open.]

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BBQ Chicken Is Planning to Expand to Malden

A Korean chain that focuses on all things chicken--and has a restaurant in Allston--is apparently expanding to at least one other location in the local area.

According to a message sent from Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie, BBQ Chicken is looking to open at J Malden Center, a mixed-use development on Pleasant Street in the downtown section of the city. This will either be the second or third location of the eatery, as an earlier article here mentioned that another outlet could be coming to Merrimack Street in Lowell as well.

Based on the location of BBQ Chicken on Harvard Avenue in Allston, expect to see a variety of options for wings and boneless chicken at the new restaurant along with whole chicken dishes.

It appears that the address for the upcoming BBQ Chicken in Malden is 190 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, 02148. The website for the Allston location can be found at https://www.bbqchickenallston.com/

[Earlier Article]
BBQ Chicken Is Expanding to Lowell

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Flat Top Johnny's Is Looking to Reopen in Allston

A beloved restaurant, bar, and pool hall in Cambridge that shut down last summer could be brought back to life in a Boston neighborhood, though details are few as of now.

According to a source, Flat Top Johnny's is apparently looking to reopen somewhere in Allston and that a meeting may have taken place (or will be taking place) this week on the subject. The former Kendall Square spot added to the mystery with an Instagram post from last week saying that "We are looking for folks in Allston who might be able to speak at a meeting of The Allston Civic Association. We will post more details when we get them but in the mean tell your friends! #3.0" The 3.0 appears to refer to a third incarnation of the place, as the second incarnation was its reopening five years ago after being forced to close due to a fire.

Flat Top Johnny's shut its doors last August after being in business for 27 years.

[July 22 update: A Facebook post from Flat Top Johnny's confirms that they are indeed looking at being reborn in Allston, saying that a meeting was scheduled for last night to discuss their plans to open at 210 N Harvard Street, which is just south of the Western Avenue intersection. (Thanks to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page for bringing this to our attention.)]

[July 28 update: A tweet from @certaintragedy indicates that the proposed location of Flat Top Johnny's in Allston plans to include a restaurant, pool hall, and back patio, while the hope is to also have a full liquor license as well.]

[Earlier Article]
Flat Top Johnny's in Cambridge's Kendall Square Is Closing for Good

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Mooo.... Plans to Open in the Former Bastille Kitchen Space in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

The group behind a steakhouse in downtown Boston will be opening another location not too far away, and it will replace a French restaurant that had been in business for eight years.

According to both a message from Adam Castiglioni of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog and a tweet from @FortPointer, Mooo... is planning to open in the city's Fort Point neighborhood, moving into the space on Melcher Street that had been home to Bastille Kitchen. The original location of Mooo.... is located on the eastern edge of Beacon Hill and is part of the Columbus Hospitality Group which includes such spots as Bar Lyon, Mistral, Sorellina, and Teatro--and which also includes L'Andana, a Burlington restaurant that was planning to be replaced by another location of Mooo...., though this hasn't happened yet and it isn't known whether these plans are still in place.

Bastille Kitchen, which opened in 2014, focused in part on inventive takes on classic French dishes.

The address for the upcoming location of Mooo.... in Fort Point is 49 Melcher Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the Beacon Hill location can be found at http://mooorestaurant.com/

[Earlier Article]
L'Andana in Burlington to Be Replaced by Mooo....

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Update: Halal Eatz Opens in Burlington

[Ed note: This article was updated on August 11 to reflect a new name given to the place.]

A new burger spot that features a 100% Halal menu--and which could be the start of a chain--has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Halal Shack is now open in Burlington, moving into the space on Cambridge Street that had been home to the Burlington Cold Cut Center. The new eatery, which is apparently run by the people behind Al Maidah across the street, offers burgers along with chicken, beef, seafood, falafel, and lamb platters, while gyros, subs, and wraps are also available as well.

The address for Halal Shack is 195 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA, 01803. Its website can be found at https://halal-shack.com/

[August 11 update: According to a tweet, Halal Shack is now called Halal Eatz, with its Facebook page confirming this.]

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Little Spoon Is Opening in Needham Center

The people behind a Thai restaurant in Newton will be opening another dining spot in a neighboring community.

According to an article in the Needham Times and Wicked Local, Little Spoon is planning to open in Needham Center, moving into a space on Great Plain Avenue that had been home to a UPS store. The post mentions that the owners of Four Spoons in Newton Centre are behind the upcoming spot, which will offer the same traditional Thai fare offered at Four Spoons while also including more noodle dishes as well. (Beer and wine will also be available.)

The address for Little Spoon is 952 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. The website for Four Spoons in Newton Centre can be found at https://fourspoonsnewton.com/

[December 13 update: A Yelp page for the place indicates that Little Spoon is now open.]

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Serafina Is Opening in Boston's Seaport District

A group of upscale Italian restaurants is planning to open a new location in Boston.

According to a post within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com, Serafina is opening in the city's Seaport District, with the post saying that they "will be bringing fresh, authentic Italian to the Seaport neighborhood. Handcrafted pizza and cocktails will be accompanied by a vibrant atmosphere." Once it opens, the new location will join an outlet of Serafina on Newbury Street in the Back Bay, while another location on High Street in the Financial District is currently closed--and while there has been chatter that is is shuttered permanently, the Serafina website still has it listed within their locations section.

Serafina is is a small chain of Northern Italian restaurants that first started out in New York City; currently, locations can be found in Florida, Puerto Rico, South America, and Asia in addition to Massachusetts and New York.

The website for Serafina is at https://www.serafinarestaurant.com/

[August 4 update: According to a source (and confirmed by a page within bostonchefs.com), Serafina will be moving into a space at 11 Fan Pier Boulevard, which is the address of the now-closed Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca, and it has now been confirmed within a licensing board hearing page that it will indeed be taking over this space.]

[June 8, 2022 update: According to a press release, the new location of Serafina in the Seaport District is now open.]

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Curio Spice Co. Is Expanding to Winchester

A spice shop in Cambridge is expanding a few miles to the north.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Curio Spice Co. is planning to expand to Winchester, with a picture posted indicating that it will be taking over a space on Park Street on the edge of the downtown area. The Cambridge location of Curio Spice Co. first opened in the fall of 2016.

The address for the new location of Curio Spice Co. will be 10 Park Street, Winchester, MA, 01890. The website for the business can be found at https://curiospice.com/

[October 18 update: Its social media pages indicate that the expansion to Winchester is now complete, though an Instagram post states that the new space is for production, fulfillment, and offices only.]

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T-Bones Roadhouse in Plymouth Has Closed

A South Shore restaurant and bar affiliated with two popular Boston dining and drinking spots that closed during the pandemic has now closed as well.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting and an article from Wicked Local and the Old Colony Memorial, T-Bones Roadhouse in Plymouth is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from Colin Wilcox of the Main Street spot saying the following:

It is with a broken heart that I have to say T-Bones will be closing for good. I have done everything in my powers to try to keep it alive, fighting every second of the way. Because of the connection to our other restaurants in Boston, the Covid-19 damage has come to Plymouth. It has been like playing a game of Jenga with my soul being slowly pulled apart until it falls to the ground.

The two places that Wilcox refers to are The Pour House and Whiskey's, both of which resided on Boylston Street in Boston's Back Bay and both of which shut down last summer.

The address for the now-closed T-Bones Roadhouse was 22 Main Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360.

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Alfredo's of Saugus Plans to Open in the Former Bistro's Space

Last week it was reported that a North Shore restaurant known in part for its breakfast dishes and comfort food items had closed. Now we have learned that a new Italian eatery may be moving into its space.

According to an article from the Saugus Advertiser and Wicked Local, Alfredo's of Saugus is looking to open in the former Bistro's space on Lincoln Avenue, with the proposed spot planning to offer such options as pizza, calzones, subs, and pasta dishes. There may be a naming issue, however, as the post mentions that the owner of Alfredo's Italian Kitchen in Lynn has already taken legal action for trademark infringement, saying that there is no connection between the two restaurants.

Bistro's had been in the Lincoln Street space since the spring of 2018, offering such items as French toast, omelets, waffles, wings, burgers, club sandwiches, quesadillas, ribs, and pasta dishes.

The address for the proposed Alfredo's of Saugus (and the now-closed Bistro's) is 240 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA, 01906.

[Earlier Article]
Bistro's in Saugus Has Closed

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Paperback Tavern to Open within the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

A Cambridge hotel that is being renovated this summer will become home to a brand new restaurant and bar.

According to a source, Paperback Tavern will be opening within the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge on Memorial Drive, with a boston.com article saying that it will offer classic American fare while having views of the Charles River and Boston, and that a cafe and to-go market called Paperback Provisions will be set up in the hotel lobby, selling takeout meals, pastries, and coffee.

The boston.com article states that the hotel remains open during the upgrades and that Paperback Tavern plans to open when renovations are complete in the fall.

The address for Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge (and the upcoming Paperback Tavern) is 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The website for the hotel is at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/massachusetts/hyatt-regency-boston-cambridge/bosrc

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Cafe Martin Is Opening in the Former West Street Tavern & Restaurant Space in Newton's Nonantum Neighborhood

A new dining spot is on its way to Newton, taking over the space where an Irish restaurant and pub had been until closing earlier this year.

According to a source, Cafe Martin is planning to open in the Nonantum neighborhood of the city, and it will be moving into the former West Street Tavern & Restaurant space just off Route 16. A check on the place indicates that a web page is now up that simply says "Cafe Martin West Street coming soon," and we have been told that the upcoming spot will be very much like that of the old West Street Tavern & Restaurant and that it could be opening in late September.

The West Street Tavern & Restaurant first opened back in 2008.

The address for Cafe Martin is 7 West Street, Newton, MA, 02458. Its website will be at https://www.cafemartinweststreet.com/

[November 15 update: Social media posts from the business indicates that Cafe Martin got its start at a home in Newton that was nicknamed "Cafe Martin" in 2017 and became a place where people could gather together for food, drink, conversation, and support for Adrienne Martin's husband John (a former NESN photographer who was diagnosed with ALS and passed away in 2018) and his family. The post indicates that, as mentioned earlier, few changes will be coming to the former West Street Tavern & Restaurant space other than "A little paint here & there, a few lil upgrades & we are creating the menu to be similar to the previous one!"]

[February 11, 2022 update: According to a post from WBZ CBS Boston, Cafe Martin is now open, with its hours being 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily.]

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Kimchipapi Korndogs and Pon De Joy Are Opening in the Old Pho Viet's Space in the Hong Kong Supermarket/Super 88 Food Court in Allston

The people behind a Korean eatery in Allston that is known in part for its poke bowls is bringing a new dining spot to a nearby food court.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Joon Son and his team from Kimchipapi Kitchen on Harvard Avenue will be opening Kimchipapi Korndogs and Pon De Joy in the old Pho Viet's space in the Hong Kong Supermarket/Super 88 food court, with the former being an extension of Kimchipapi Kitchen and offering corn dogs and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), while the latter will feature mochi doughnuts. The post mentions that Kimchipapi Korndogs and Pon De Joy--which hope to open in August--will use the same kitchen and counter, though the branding and signage will be separate.

Pho Viet's, which features banh mi, pho, and more, moved from the food court to a nearby space on Commonwealth Avenue early this year.

[October 14 update: Eater Boston states that Pon De Joy is now open, and a source (Sarah Wu) tells us that Kimchipapi Korndogs will also open at some point in time.]

[October 19 update: Our source tells us that Kimchipapi Korndogs now appears to be open, as the menu at the space now includes Korean Street Korndogs and Potato Korndogs.]

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Little Dipper in Jamaica Plain Shuts Down Brunch Service; Will Continue to Host Popups Within the Space

A space-themed diner that was one of countless restaurants to temporarily close last fall (but has continued to offer brunch service and host pop-ups) is now basically shutting down, though it will continue to be home to pop-ups for at least the time being.

According to a post from Universal Hub, Little Dipper in Jamaica Plain has decided to end its weekend brunch, with a Facebook post from the Centre Street spot saying the following:

...due to staffing and other challenges, the Little Dipper team will no longer be open for weekend brunch....While we plot a new course, our focus is on supporting the two amazing pop-up teams currently operating out of Little Dipper -- Comfort Kitchen and Be Okay Bagels. They will be using our fb and insta to keep you up to date on their menus and hours of operation. Both plan on opening their own brick-and-mortar restaurants; we urge you to support them, and wish them great success.

Little Dipper, which first opened in the summer of 2018, temporarily shuttered in mid-November of 2020, saying at the time that "It has not been an easy decision to make, but we see closing temporarily as our best option to survive the colder months of the pandemic."

The address for Little Dipper is 669a Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130.

[Earlier Article]
Little Dipper in Jamaica Plain Is Going into Hibernation

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Little Bake Is Opening in Cambridge's Porter Square

It looks like a brand new eatery is getting ready to open in the Porter Square section of Cambridge.

According to a poster within the Davis Square Facebook group page, Little Bake is planning to open on Saturday, July 17 on Mass. Ave. in the same building as Yume Wo Katare. A photo taken of the storefront indicates that the new spot will offer desserts, bubble tea, and coffee, though no other information on the place has been given online as of yet, including a detailed menu.

The address for Little Bake in Porter Square is 1925B Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140.

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Menya Jiro Opens in Cambridge's Harvard Square

A couple of years ago, it was learned that an award-winning group of ramen spots was looking at a space in Cambridge, and now we have learned that the new location has very quietly debuted.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Menya Jiro is now open within the Crimson Galeria in Harvard Square, with a Facebook post from the business mentioning that its grand opening was on Wednesday, July 14. Two other locations of the Japan-based group of eateries are being planned for the local area as well, including one in Boston's Seaport District and another at Legacy Place in Dedham.

Menya Jiro is known for their build-your-own ramen dishes, and they have also won street ramen competitions in New York in the past.

The address for the new location of Menya Jiro at the Crimson Galeria in Harvard Square is 57 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for the group of restaurants can be found at https://www.menyajiro-ny.com/

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Menya Jiro May Be Opening at the Crimson Galeria in Cambridge's Harvard Square

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Bistro's in Saugus Has Closed

A North Shore restaurant known in part for its breakfast dishes and comfort food items has said farewell.

According to an article from the Saugus Advertiser and Wicked Local, Bistro's in Saugus has been sold, with a Facebook post from the Lincoln Avenue spot saying the following:

It is with a sad heart that we inform you that we will not  be returning to Bistro's after our vacation....We did our best to offer high quality food and great prices. Unfortunately our expectations were not being met especially during the pandemic. We will carry each of you in our hearts.

It appears that a new restaurant will be moving in, as the post asks customers to "support the new owners" of the space.

Bistro's first opened in the spring of 2018, offering such items as waffles, French toast, omelets, burgers, wings, quesadillas, club sandwiches, pasta dishes, and ribs.

The address for the now-closed Bistro's was 240 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA, 01906.

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