Boston Restaurant Talk: August 2021

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

New England Wichcraft Co. Is Opening in the Former Domenic's Space in Boston's North End

A North End restaurant that opened a couple of years ago is saying farewell, and a new dining spot is taking over the space.

According to a source, Domenic's on Salem Street is closing down, with an Instagram post from the place confirming this while also indicating that a new eatery is moving in. A Bizapedia page shows that a new spot tentatively called 'Wichcraft is planning to open there, while a licensing board hearing page within the city's website mentions this as well, though the place is spelled "Witchcraft" in the hearing notice and that the full name is listed as Witchcraft on Salem (it appears that 'Wichcraft is probably the correct spelling but we will try to confirm this).

The owner of Domenic's, which first opened in July of 2019, also runs Carmelina's, a restaurant on nearby Hanover Street that remains in operation.

The address for Domenic's (and the proposed 'Wichcraft) is 54 Salem Street, Boston, MA, 02113.

[September 23 update: According to a post within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com, the restaurant moving into the Domenic's space will apparently be called New England Wichcraft Co. and it will feature "top gourmet Sandwiches, potions, and craft beer."]

[December 9 update: A source tells us that New England Wichcraft Co. is now open in the North End, with its Instagram page confirming that it debuted on December 7.]

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

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Sweet Piglet Bakery + Cafe Is Opening in the Former Bambu Space in Randolph

Last month it was reported that a chain of Vietnamese cafes with three locations in Eastern Massachusetts was closing one of its outlets, and now we have learned that a new eatery featuring dessert items will be moving into the space.

According to a source, Sweet Piglet Bakery + Cafe is planning to open in the former Bambu space in Randolph, which jibes with what we heard earlier--that a bakery run by a friend of the Bambu owner would be opening within the N Main Street space. The menu for the upcoming spot shows such items as banana bread, cheesecake, banana bread pudding, macarons, creme brulee, cupcakes, cream puffs, and crepes, while its Instagram page mentions that it is a "mother-daughter operated business specializing in sweet treats and catering."

Bambu, which first started out in San Jose, CA, in 2008, currently has more than 70 shops in the United States and Canada, including two others in Dorchester and Lowell that remain in operation.

The address for Sweet Piglet Bakery + Cafe is 1138 N. Main Street, Randolph, MA, 02368. Its website can be found at https://www.sweetpigletbakery.com/

[September 13 update: According to a source, Sweet Piglet Bakery + Cafe is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Bambu in Randolph Is Closing Permanently

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Monday, August 30, 2021

Bitty & Beau's Coffee Opens in Melrose

Early this year, it was reported that a small group of coffee shops whose founder/owner was once picked as CNN Hero of the Year would be bringing a location to the Greater Boston area. Now we have learned that the new outlet has opened.

According to an article from NECN, Bitty & Beau's Coffee is now open in Melrose, moving into the former D'Amici's space on Main Street. As mentioned here earlier, the new shop is run by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with founder Amy Wright naming the stores after her daughter, Bitty, and her son, Beau, both of whom have Down syndrome.

Other locations of Bitty & Beau's Coffee can be found in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, and Maryland.

The address for the new location of Bitty & Beau's Coffee in Melrose is 462 Main Street, Melrose, MA, 02176. The website for Bitty & Beau's Coffee can be found at https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/

[Earlier Article]
Bitty and Beau's Coffee to Expand to the Boston Area

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Isabella's Is Opening in the Former Pellino's Space in Boston's North End

It looks like changes are coming to a restaurant space just outside of North Square in the North End of Boston.

According to a meeting notice page within the North End/Waterfront Residents Association website, Cristobal de Paz and Martin Aliaj have made an agreement to purchase the Prince Street space that is home to Pellino's, with the plan being to open a new restaurant called Isabella's. Very little additional information has been given other than the fact that a transfer of the liquor license from Isabella's to Pellino's is in the works and that it appears there would be "no physical or closing hour changes."

Pellino's first opened in the North End in 2012, taking over the space where G'Vanni's had been; another location of Pellino's had been in Marblehead, but that restaurant closed at around the same time that the North End restaurant opened.

The address for Isabella's is 2 Prince Street, Boston, MA, 02113. Its website is at https://www.isabellasboston.com/

[January 14, 2022 update: According to its website, Isabella's is now open, with its menu including such items as bruschetta, fried calamari, bolognese, carbonara, gnocchi, lobster ravioli, linguini con vongole, veal marsala, chicken risotto, and salmon piccata.]

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B Nutritious Plans to Open in the Former All Star Pizza Bar Space in Boston's Beacon Hill

A California-based quick-service restaurant concept that focuses on healthy food with Asian influences is bringing a franchised location to Boston.

According to Adam Castiglioni of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog, B Nutritious is planning to open in the city's Beacon Hill neighborhood, taking over the space on Cambridge Street that had been home to a location of All Star Pizza Bar. Based on the website for the company, the new location of B Nutritious could be offering such options as honey soy glazed salmon, pineapple fried rice, veggie bowls, sweet and spicy noodles, potstickers, and more.

B Nutritious first started out in El Monte in 2015 and currently has two locations, including the original restaurant along with another in Fountain Valley.

The address for the upcoming location of B Nutritious is 204 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for the business can be found at http://bnutritiousmeals.com/

[January 18, 2022 update: According to the locations page of its website, it looks like the Boston location of B Nutritious could be opening later this month or in early February.]

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Friday, August 27, 2021

Casa Razdora on Federal Street in Boston's Financial District Has Closed; Water Street Location Remains Open

A pair of Italian restaurants in downtown Boston is back down to one location.

According to a message from Adam Castiglioni of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog, the Federal Street outlet of Casa Razdora is no longer in operation, with an Instagram post from the business confirming that it has indeed closed permanently. The post does mention that the original restaurant remains open, saying that "We look forward to seeing you at our 115 Water Street location."

Casa Razdora is known for its variety of pasta options along with its salads, panini, pizza, tiramisu, and more.

The address for the now-closed location of Casa Razdora was 176 Federal Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for the original location be found at: https://www.casarazdora.com/

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Nu Do Society Opens in Cambridge

An Asian restaurant in Cambridge that focuses in part on noodle dishes--and which has been in the works for more than two years--has opened its doors.

Eater Boston is reporting that Nu Do Society is now open in the former River Gods space on River Street near Central Square, with its website and social media indicating that it is in the middle of a soft opening. The menu for the eatery shows a variety of noodles soups and stir-fried noodle dishes, while starters include such items as scallion pancakes, curry puffs, crispy rolls, and wings.

Nu Do Society first announced its plans to open in the spring of 2019, and its goal to open in the early part of last year was squelched by the pandemic and construction delays, which resulted in its setting up a pop-up restaurant while using a temporary kitchen.

The address for Nu Do Society is 123 River Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website is at https://www.nudosociety.com/

[Earlier Article]
Nu Do Society to Open in the Former River Gods Space in Cambridge

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Tori Jiro Opens at Arsenal Yards in Watertown

A Boston-area location of an international group of yakitori restaurants is in the process of opening after being in the works for more than two years.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston indicates that Tori Jiro was open for business yesterday at Arsenal Yards in East Watertown, with a Google Docs page indicating that the dining spot appears to be in the middle of a soft opening (the page had included a form for people interested in being invited to its soft opening, though the form has since been removed). As mentioned earlier, the eatery is expected to feature such items as char-broiled yakitori, which are bite-sized pieces of chicken on skewers; karaage, or Japanese fried chicken; and charcoal-grilled chicken meatballs with tare, which is a sweet soy-based sauce.

As was also mentioned earlier, this is the first location of Tori Jiro in the United States.

The website for Tori Jiro can be found at https://torijirousa.com/

[Earlier Article]
Tori Jiro Plans to Open at Arsenal Yards in Watertown

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Omori Izakaya Opens in the Former Sousaku Bistro Space in Malden

A Japanese pub in Brookline has expanded to a space a few miles north of Boston.

Eater Boston is reporting that Omori Izakaya is now open in the old Sousaku Bistro space in Malden, joining its original location on Station Street in Brookline Village. The Eastern Avenue spot offers such items as sushi, gyoza, pork belly buns, meat skewers, noodles dishes, teriyaki, and more, along with Japanese beer, sake, wine, and cocktails. (The Brookline location of Omori Izakaya opened in November of 2019 in the old Best Burger Bar space.)

Sousaku Bistro was an Asian fusion restaurant that closed in May after being in business for approximately six years.

The address for the Malden location of Omori Izakaya is 166 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA, 02148. Its website can be found at https://www.omorimalden.com/

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Centennial Grille in Peabody Is Closing

A North Shore restaurant known in part for its breakfast dishes and sandwiches is shutting down.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Centennial Grille in Peabody is closing permanently, with a Facebook post from the 1st Avenue eatery confirming this, saying that "Its with a heavy heart that we have made the difficult decision to close our location....To all our customers and wonderful lifetime friends we have made over these past years thank you for your continuous support." The note says that its last day in business will be tomorrow (Friday, August 27).

Centennial Grille has been a popular spot among locals and nearby office workers, with its menu including breakfast sandwiches, omelets, pancakes, pizza, calzones, subs, wings, pasta, and more.

The address for Centennial Grille is 1st Avenue, Peabody, MA, 01960. Its website can be found at http://www.centennialgrille.net/

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Anna's Taqueria at MIT's Stratton Student Center in Cambridge Has Closed

A local group of Mexican eateries has shut down a location that was located within the campus of a university.

According to an article in thetech.com, Anna's Taqueria at the Stratton Student Center at MIT in Cambridge has closed permanently, with Anna's owner Betsy Kamio saying in an email that the location at MIT wasn't able to remain in operation because of challenges relating to the "administration's new parameters" and challenges with the space, while also stating that "MIT has decided" that the space "isn't a great fit for a restaurant" and "plans to turn the area into a student lounge." MIT Director of Campus Dining Mark Hayes hinted in an email that Anna's could possibly return at some point, though the university will also start to look at temporary and permanent alternatives for the space. The MIT location of Anna's, which debuted in early 2005, shut down last March due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The website for Anna's Taqueria can be found at https://www.annastaqueria.com/

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

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

BAB Korean Bistro Is Opening in Malden

A Korean restaurant in Brookline appears to be expanding to a new space north of Boston.

According to a tweet from @goatrockss, BAB Korean Bistro is apparently opening in Malden, with the picture shown indicating that it is taking over the space on Centre Street that had been home to Mimi's Roast Beef and Seafood. The original location of BAB, which first opened on Beacon Street in Brookline in the spring of 2018, offers such items as seaweed soup, shumai, bulgogi, bibim bab, japchae, katsu, hot pot, and more.

The address for the new location of BAB Korean Bistro in Malden is 205 Centre Street, Malden, MA, 02148. The website for the Brookline location can be found at https://babkoreanbistro.com/

[August 1 2022 update: An Instagram post from the business says that the Malden location of BAB Korean Bistro is now open.]

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Sweetgreen Is Acquiring Spyce

A growing chain of dining spots that focus on healthy fare is buying a local pair of eateries known in part for their robotic kitchens.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page and a message from Adam of Universal Hub, Sweetgreen is purchasing Spyce, with the Boston Business Journal indicating that the deal will apparently allow the chain to use Spyce's technology to increase the efficiency of customer orders, though the exact manner of incorporating the technology has not been given as of yet, nor have the terms of the acquisition. The Spyce concept was created by MIT students in 2015, with the first shop opening in Boston's Downtown Crossing in the spring of 2018; a second location in the Harvard Square section of Cambridge debuted early this year.

The website for Sweetgreen is at https://www.sweetgreen.com/ while the website for Spyce can be found at https://www.spyce.com/

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OneZo to Open in Cambridge's Porter Square

A small group of Taiwanese restaurants known in part for their bubble tea is expanding to Cambridge.

According to an article from Cambridge Day, OneZo is planning to open in the Porter Square area of the city, taking over the former Joie de Vivre gift shop space on Mass. Ave. The post says that the upcoming outlet will join another in North Quincy, while its Malden location is apparently no longer in business.

If all goes as planned, the new location of OneZo in Porter Square could be opening in December.

The address for the upcoming location of OneZo is 1792 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.onezo.us/

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Fiore's Market in Revere Is Closing

A neighborhood grocery store and meat market that has been around for a long time is shutting down.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Fiore's Market in Revere is closing permanently, with the note saying the following:

After 43 years in business we have made the difficult decision to close our doors permanently. We will be liquidating all stock through our last day on August 28th. It has been our privilege to serve the city of Revere and watch generations of families grow up in this community. Thank you to all of our customers for your support and patronage throughout the years.

Fiore's Market is known in part for its marinated meats (including steak, turkey, and pork tips) along with its house-made sausage, pork chops, steaks, and everyday grocery items.

The address for Fiore's Market is 172 Revere Street, Revere, MA, 02151.

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

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

China Villa in Middleton Is Closing

An old-school Chinese-American restaurant and bar in the northern suburbs of Boston is getting ready to shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page, China Villa in Middleton is closing permanently on August 31, with a Facebook post from the Maple Street spot indicating that the space might not be vacant for long, saying that "A fantastic new restaurant will re-open in our space, so please come back after the renovation is complete and you may see some familiar faces behind the counter." China Villa first opened approximately 30 years ago, offering such items as crab rangoon, spare ribs, chicken fingers, eggrolls, egg foo young, chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, and lo mein, while the space also includes a bar that is known as a local hangout.

The address for China Villa is 239 Maple Street, Middleton, MA, 01949.

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Sally's Sandwiches Is Opening at the Smith Center in Cambridge's Harvard Square

A sandwich shop in Boston's South End is expanding across the river.

According to a source (Geoff Wong), Sally's Sandwiches is planning to open within Harvard University's Smith Campus Center on Mass. Ave. in Cambridge, joining another spot from the team behind it (Blackbird Doughnuts). A Facebook post from Sally's shows a picture of the space while saying that it "may not look like much, but the tile is up in our next shop! We hope to open this September (waiting on a gas hook up) with our BFF @blackbirddoughnuts in a new location at @harvard Smith Campus Center."

The original Sally's Sandwiches first opened in the summer of 2019 on Tremont Street in the South End next to the original location of Blackbird Doughnuts. The group behind Sally's and Blackbird Doughnuts also run Banyan Bar + Refuge in the South End along with other locations of Blackbird in Beacon Hill, Brighton, and Newton Centre.

The website for Sally's Sandwiches can be found at https://www.sallyssandwiches.com/

[October 12 update: A new Facebook post from the place indicates that Sally's Sandwiches opens at the Smith Center today.]

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Monday, August 23, 2021

Captain Carlo's in Gloucester Is Closing

A popular seafood restaurant on the North Shore that is known in part for its water views and outdoor dining is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Captain Carlo's in Gloucester is closing permanently, with a Facebook post from the dining spot saying the following:

From the early days as a fish market, to picnic tables and fried clams, years of crazy late nights and live music to the pandemic it's been a wild ride! We have staff and customers that have become family over the 30 plus years and so many amazing memories. All good things though must come to an end and it's the end of the road for Captain Carlos. It's time for Rosemarie to enjoy being a full time Grandma. Thank you for always supporting us!

The post mentions that its last day in business will be Saturday. September 4.

Captain Carlo's changed from being a full-service restaurant to an "eat in the rough" spot this summer, being set up for counter service and takeout while also keeping its deck open for diners. The menu features a variety of seafood dishes, including clam chowder, lobster rolls, fish and chips, calamari, steamed lobster, baked haddock, fried scallops, and more.

The address for Captain Carlo's is 27 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA, 01930. Its website can be found at https://captaincarlos.com/

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The Parlor Pizzeria Opens in Billerica

A new spot for wood-fired pizza has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page, The Parlor Pizzeria is now open in Billerica, moving into a space on Boston Road in the Pinehurst section of town. The menu for the new place shows a variety of wood-fired pizza options, including toppings such as pepperoni, cherry peppers, spinach, Calabrian chili, meatball, bacon, onion, and more, along with calzones and salads--and Sicilian pizza is available as well.

The address for The Parlor Pizzeria is 816 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, 01821. Its website can be found at https://www.theparlorpizza.com/

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Off the Hook Bar & Grill Has Opened in Former Louis Space in Quincy's Houghs Neck

A new restaurant has opened in an out-of-the-way space near the water in Quincy, replacing a local favorite that closed down a few years ago.

According to a source, Off the Hook Bar & Grill is now open in the former Louis space in Houghs Neck, with the Sea Street dining and drinking spot having an ownership connection to the restaurant that it replaces. The menu for Off the Hook features a mix of seafood dishes, pub grub, and classic American fare, including such items as clam chowder, bacon-wrapped scallops, lobster rangoon, fish tacos, baked haddock, burgers, macaroni and cheese, steak tips, chicken parm, pizza, and short ribs.

Louis, which was a decades-old restaurant and bar that had previously been known as Louis Crossing, resided near the end of Sea Street just south of Nut Island; the place was forced to close in 2018 after being damaged by a series of nor'easters.

The address for Off the Hook Bar & Grill is 1269 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 02169. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/offthehook1269/

[Earlier Article]
Louis in Quincy's Hough's Neck Has Closed for Good

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Friday, August 20, 2021

Update: Owners of The Haven, Bella Luna/Milky Way to Open The Haven at the Brewery in Jamaica Plain

[Ed note: This article was updated on August 22 to reflect a name given for the upcoming spot.]

A few months ago, it was reported that the owner of Boston's only Scottish restaurant was planning to take over a nearby space that had been vacated by a restaurant, bar, and music/arts venue. Now we have learned that this will actually be a collaboration between the two.

Universal Hub is reporting (via a Facebook post within the Jamaica Plain group page) that Jason Waddleton of the Haven is joining up with Kathie Mainzer and the Bella Luna/Milky Way team to open a dining spot and events/music venue within the Bella Luna/Milky Way space in the old Haffenreffer Brewery complex on Amory Street. Mainzer gives a bit more information in the Facebook thread, including the following:

With help from the SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund, we will be able to support many small businesses with this venture; from the Haven who muscled through the challenging pandemic and was able to stay open, to the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation who went without rent for a year and a half, to all the local small business vendors that have waited patiently for us to be able to pay our bills. Additionally, we are thankful to the Bella Luna community for stepping up when there was no support in sight and helping fill the gap to pay our staff while we strategized ways to remain in business. By teaming up, we are able to make the small business vendors whole and launch a refreshed concept with priority for jobs given to former Bella Luna staff. The Haven at Perkins Street will remain open and maintain those jobs as well.

The post states that Waddleton will be the General Manager and Operating Partner, while also mentioning that the place is hoping to open in December.

Bella Luna and The Milky Way closed last June after being in the brewery space since 2009; previously, both had been located around the corner from where The Haven currently resides, with The Milky Way including bowling within the space.

The address for the Bella/Luna/Milky Way space is 284 Amory Street while the address for The Haven is 2 Perkins Street.

[August 24 update: We have been told that the new spot will be called The Haven at the Brewery.]

[Earlier Article]
The Haven in Jamaica Plain Is Looking to Move to the Former Bella Luna/Milky Way Space

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Plearn Park Is Opening in the Former Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine Space in Woburn

A brand new Asian restaurant is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston, taking over the space where another Asian eatery had been.

According to a source, Plearn Park is opening in the former Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine space on Main Street in Woburn, with a Bizapedia page confirming that the dining spot is indeed coming to that space. Our source tells us that based on signs out front, the upcoming restaurant will be a Thai fusion/ramen spot, though no additional details have been given as of yet, so keep checking back for updates.

Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine closed down in July after being in business for approximately six years.

The address for Plearn Park is 383 Main Street, Woburn, MA, 01801.

[October 18 update: A check on the space indicates that Plearn Park is now open, with a menu posted within the Yelp site showing such items as chicken satay, noodle soup, pad thai, drunken noodle, tamarind duck, mango fried rice, and massaman curry.]

[Earlier Article]
Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine in Woburn Is Closing

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The Exact Status of Brandy Pete's in Downtown Boston Appears to Be in Question

A longtime spot in Boston's Financial District for food and drink has been locked up and dark for awhile now, and there are signs that point to an uncertain future for the place.

According to multiple sources, Brandy Pete's on Franklin Street remains closed with no signs of life inside, and a check on its website indicates that it is no longer working while its phone number is out of service as well. One of our sources hears that the restaurant has shut down permanently, which Google also shows in a search for the place, though none of our sources within the restaurant industry have any confirmation of its closing for good. As soon as we find out more information on its exact status, we will post an update here.

Brandy Pete's first opened more than 70 years ago, featuring mainly New American and classic American fare along with beer, wine, and cocktails, with a particular focus on whiskey.

The address for Brandy Pete's is 267 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110.

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

1947 Truly Indian Is Opening in Norwood

A new Indian restaurant is on its way to the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, 1947 Truly Indian is opening in Norwood, moving into a space in the shopping plaza by Route 1 and Dean Street that is home to Staples. A Facebook post from the dining spot mentions that the name comes from the year of independence for India, and that while it had hoped to open on Sunday, August 15 but wasn't able to, it looks like it could debut any day now.

The address for 1947 Truly Indian is 997 Providence Highway (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for the restaurant will be at https://www.1947.boston/

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[August 23 update: A new Facebook post from the restaurant states that 1947 Truly Indian is now open.]

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Hot Table Panini Opens in Framingham

A small chain of pressed sandwich shops with roots in the western part of the state has expanded just a bit closer to Boston.

According to a source, Hot Table Panini is now open in Framingham, with a Patch article saying that it has moved into the space in Shoppers World that had previously been home to Snip-Its barber shop. The new outlet joins two others in Springfield--where the chain got its start--along with others in Hadley, Marlborough, Worcester, and two in Connecticut (Enfield and Glastonbury).

Some of the panini options at the new Hot Table Panini include steak and cheese, BBQ chicken, Italian cold cut, turkey club, hummus veggie, and tuna.

The website for Hot Table Panini can be found at https://hottable.com/

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Exodus Bagels Has Permanently Closed Its Jamaica Plain Shop

A bagel shop that has been temporarily closed due to the pandemic will not be reopening, though its Roslindale facility remains in operation--and will apparently be expanding.

Universal Hub reports (via a Facebook post from the place) that Exodus Bagels has decided to shut down their Jamaica Plain shop permanently, with the post from the business saying the following:

There were a couple factors that were out of our control that ultimately made the decision for us. Mostly the factors are related to the state of the building. The repairs needed to make it a safe and sound location are beyond a tenant's scope....We are very lucky to have our kitchen in Roslindale and that we have started our window service there. We will now focus on expanding our presence in Roslindale and yes…we will always have sights on our JP neighborhood for a return if the right circumstances become available.

Exodus Bagels opened its Jamaica Plain shop in early 2018, offering New York-style bagels, coffee, and more. The business got its start as a series of pop-ups in 2015.

The address for the now-closed retail shop for Exodus Bagels was 3346 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. The website for the business can be found at http://www.exodusbagels.com/

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ManRay Plans to Open in Former ImprovBoston Space in Cambridge's Central Square

Nearly ten years ago, it was reported that a legendary nightclub could be coming back to Cambridge, and now we have learned that it finally appears to be happening.

According to an article from Cambridge Day, ManRay is planning to open in the old ImprovBoston comedy club space on Prospect Street in Central Square (the Improv is now doing shows at The Starlight Square stage in Central Square and The Rockwell in Somerville's Davis Square), with the space currently being under construction--and an alcohol pouring license was awarded for ManRay this week. The post says that if all goes as planned, ManRay could debut in the middle of October.

Back in early 2013, we had mentioned here that ManRay was eyeing the old Blockbuster space on Mass. Ave., and that the new version of the club would be much smaller than the original while serving food as well as drinks, though these plans ultimately fell through. The club first opened in 1985, being an "underground" place that featured goth and new wave bands. (It closed down in the summer of 2005.)

The address for the upcoming ManRay is 40 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

[Earlier Article]
ManRay Hoping to Return to Cambridge

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Tavern in the Square, Grainmaker, Crumbl Cookies Coming to Woburn Village

It looks like several more dining options are on their way to a new development in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to the retailers page within the development's website, Tavern in the Square, Grainmaker, and Crumbl Cookies are all planning to open at Woburn Village, joining the already-opened Shake Shack, Panera Bread, Qdoba, and Saladworks, while as mentioned here earlier, Cava, Surf Seafood, Caffe Nero, and Sally's Apizza are opening there as well. (A restaurant called the Broadway was also looking to open at Woburn Village, though it is not shown on the site now, so its status is currently unknown.)

Tavern in the Square is a group of restaurants and bars with nine locations in the region, while Grainmaker is a pair of Southeast Asian spots with locations in Boston and Somerville and Crumbl Cookies is a chain of cookie shops with one location locally in Methuen. (Woburn Village is an open-air mixed-use development that is located at the site of the old Woburn Mall.)

[February 14, 2022 update: A message sent to us indicates that Grainmaker opens at Woburn Village on Wednesday, February 16.]

[Earlier Articles]
Shake Shack, Broadway, Surf, Cava Coming to Woburn Village
Sally's Apizza Is Planning to Expand to the Greater Boston Area

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WynnBET Sports Bar to Open within Encore Boston Harbor; Will Include Shake Shack, Frank & Nick's

A new watering hole is on its way to a local resort and casino, and it will include a location of a growing burger chain along with an Italian eatery.

Based on information from a source as well as a post from Eater Boston, WynnBET Sports Bar is planning to open inside Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, and it will be home to a location of Shake Shack along with Frank & Nick's, the latter of which is being opened by local restaurateurs Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano and will offer pizza, panini, salads, desserts, coffee, and more. The bar itself, which will be located on the casino floor, will include 60 televisions, a large video wall, a 15-eat bar that has video poker.

[September 7 update: According to a press release, Shake Shack will open at Encore Boston Harbor on September 11 at 11:00 AM, and they will be donating $1 to Project Bread for every burger sold on opening day.]

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Geri's Pizza in Holbrook Has Closed; Avon Location Remains in Operation

A pair of bar pizza spots is back down to one location.

Based on information within a thread in the South Shore Bar Pizza Social Club Facebook group page, Geri's Pizza in Holbrook is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the business confirming this, saying that "With two locations, it has proved challenging to manage top quality and service. Keeping this and the customer in mind, we have decided to continue with 1 location moving forward. there will only be 1 location, now in Avon, which we have decided to expand and renew instead."

The Holbrook location of Geri's Pizza first opened last November.

The address for the now-closed Geri's Pizza in Holbrook was 470 N Franklin Street; the address for the Avon location is 147 Main Street. The website for Geri's is at https://www.gerispizza.com/

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Sally's Apizza Is Planning to Expand to the Greater Boston Area

A landmark spot in Connecticut that is often mentioned as having some of the best pizza in the entire country appears to be on its way to the Greater Boston area.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Sally's Apizza in New Haven is looking to expand to the region, with director of marketing Krystina Nataloni confirming that the place is "in active discussions with leading developers in the greater Boston area," especially in the Woburn area. The post mentions that Sally's is currently in the process of a Connecticut expansion as well, with one coming soon to Stamford and others on their way to Fairfield, Norwalk, and Wethersfield.

Sally's Apizza, which first opened in 1938, came under new ownership a few years ago; the restaurant is one of several New Haven spots known for their pizza, including Modern and Pepe's, the latter of which now has locations in the Boston area and, like Sally's, relies on coal-fired ovens.

The website for Sally's Apizza can be found at https://www.sallysapizza.com/

[August 18 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions that Sally's Apizza is going to be opening at Woburn Village, with the website for the new development seeming to confirm this.]

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New Restaurants/Bars Being Planned for the Two BeerWorks Spaces in Boston

Last month it was reported that a local group of breweries and brewpubs had shut down operations, and now we have learned that the two locations within the city of Boston may be replaced by two new dining and drinking spots.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, the location of BeerWorks on Canal Street near North Station is slated to be replaced by an as-of-yet unnamed restaurant, while the location of BeerWorks on Brookline Avenue in the Fenway might be replaced by a new place called Vesper Bar. It appears that the listed managers of each (Martin Zieff for the former and Panos Demeter for the latter) are involved in real estate and/or development in the local area, though it isn't known if there is any connection between the two proposed spots; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

[Earlier Article]
Beerworks Is Shutting Down Operations

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Mike & Patty's May Be Opening in Jamaica Plain

A popular Boston breakfast place and sandwich shop that recently expanded to Somerville may be getting ready to expand again, this time to a neighborhood of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Mike & Patty's is planning to open in Jamaica Plain, with the address indicating that it may be looking at the space on Centre Street that had been home to Sorella's until it closed in the spring of 2019. If approved, the new location of the eatery would join its original location in Bay Village along with a new outlet at Bow Market in Union Square.

As mentioned in another article here, Mike & Patty's has been featured on TV Diner and Chronicle and included in Boston Magazine's Best of Boston in both 2012 and 2014--and Yahoo and Thrillist had it on their "short list" of Best Breakfast Sandwiches in the United States for 2015.

The address for the proposed location of Mike & Patty's is 388 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. Its website can be found at https://www.mikeandpattys.com/

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Monday, August 16, 2021

The Fox Den Plans to Open in the Former Black and Orange Bar and Grill/Tanner Tavern Space in Woburn

A new restaurant that features the cuisines of two European countries may be on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a Facebook post, The Fox Den is looking to open in Woburn, with a Mainvest page for the spot indicating that it would be moving into the space on Main Street that had been home to the Black and Orange Bar and Grill, and before that, the Tanner Tavern. The new restaurant plans to offer Polish and Portuguese food, including "sausages, stews, warm and comforting food that makes you feel like home," and that the Wild Fox Restaurant Group--which runs the pop-up business Wild Fox Pierogi--is behind the dining spot.

The address for the upcoming Fox Den in Woburn is 474 Main Street, Woburn, MA, 01801.

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Update: Milk Street Cafe in Boston's Financial District Reopens After Being Closed Since Last Fall

[Ed note: This article was updated on August 16 to reflect the fact that the place has reopened.]

A Kosher restaurant in the heart of Boston is the latest dining spot to announce that it is closing for the winter of 2020/2021.

According to a source, Milk Street Cafe in the city's Financial District has decided to go into hibernation as of late October of 2020, with a Facebook post from the place saying that both the cafe and catering operation will be shutting down until "more of our customers are able to return to their offices." The restaurant is one of a number of spots to go into hibernation as the pandemic continues, with The Emory in Beacon Hill, Commonwealth in Cambridge's Kendall Square, Grand Tour in the Back Bay, The Kenmore in Kenmore Square, and Gray's Hall in South Boston all shuttering for the winter, while Orfano and Tiger Mama in the Fenway and Sligo Pub in Somerville's Davis Square all plan to go into hibernation this weekend.

Milk Street Cafe has been in business since 1981.

The address for Milk Street Cafe is 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, 02109. Its website can be found at https://milkstreetcafe.com/

[August 16, 2021 update: A message sent from Adam of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry blog mentions that Milk Street Cafe plans to reopen today.]

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Sunday, August 15, 2021

Russo's in Watertown Is Closing

A beloved market whose roots date back more than 100 years is shutting down.

According to a source, Russo's in Watertown is closing, with a Facebook post from the Pleasant Street business confirming this, saying that "After more than 70 years working for the family business, Tony Russo is retiring. Our business will close this fall. It has been Tony's privilege to serve our many wholesale and retail customers for seven decades.⁣" Russo's, which started out as a small farm in the early 1900s, is known in part for its extensive selection of produce along with its meats, dairy products, baked goods and pastries, and flowers and Christmas trees--and it also is a wholesaler to local businesses, including restaurants.

The address for Russo's is 560 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. Its website can be found at https://russos.com/

[August 20 update: A Wicked Local article indicates that the property on which Russo's sits has been sold to NewTower Trust Company for $36.5 million, and that the plan is to close by October, with all 239 of its workers being laid off "beginning around Oct. 12 or within two weeks, based on business needs and circumstances." (Thanks to a source for letting us know about this.)]

[August 31 update: According to a source, signs are now up at Russo's saying that its last day in operation is September 18.]

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Eva's Little Kitchen Opens in Bedford

The person behind a caterer and meal delivery service has opened a restaurant in the northwest suburbs.

According to a source, along with an article from Wicked Local and a post from Eater Boston, Eva's Little Kitchen is now open in Bedford, with Eva Badra being behind the Great Road eatery. The website for the place mentions that Badra attended the French Culinary Institute in New York City and has also trained in 3-star Michelin and Relais & Chateaux kitchens, while the menu shows pastries, grab-and-go items, coffee, and tea.

The address for Eva's Little Kitchen is 200 Great Road, Bedford, MA, 01730. Its website can be found at https://www.evaslittlekitchen.com/

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Italian Express Pizzeria in East Boston Has Closed

An Italian restaurant that once gained national recognition via a popular TV show has shut down.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Italian Express Pizzeria in East Boston is no longer in business, with the post saying "We regret to inform you that Italian Express Pizzeria is now closed because of issues due to the pandemic. Thank you for your many years of patronage and support." The restaurant, which first opened on Sumner Street 12 years ago after being in two other locations in Eastie, was featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" in 2012, with Fieri trying the frutti di mare and haddock on the episode.

The address for Italian Express Pizzeria was 336 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA, 02128.

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

My Sister's Crawfish III Opens in the Fields Corner Section of Dorchester

It looks like a restaurant that featured Cajun seafood and Asian fare has returned to its original neighborhood.

According to a tweet from @FieldsCornerONS, My Sister's Crawfish III is now open in the Fields Corner section of Dorchester, moving into a space on Dorchester Avenue that isn't far away from the original My Sister's Crawfish that had been on Adams Street. Based on that location along with another in Worcester, the new outlet could be offering Vietnamese dishes, New Orleans-style seafood, and more.

The space that had been home to the original My Sister's Crawfish is supposed to see the opening of a new Vietnamese eatery called Huong Que at some point.

The address for My Sister's Crawfish III is 1487 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02122.

[Earlier Article]
Huong Que Vietnamese Restaurant Is Opening in Dorchester's Fields Corner Neighborhood

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Jose's Mexican Restaurant in Cambridge Is Closing

A longtime Mexican restaurant in Cambridge is getting ready to shut down, though it could be reborn in a new location.

According to an article from Cambridge Day, Jose's on Sherman Street is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

It is the end of an era! We are sorry to share the news that Jose's will be closing at the end of August. It has been our greatest pleasure to serve this community and your neighborhood for over twenty years, but the time has come for us to close our doors at our present location. We are looking for a new location and look forward to starting a new chapter in Jose's ongoing story and hope to reopen sooner than later.

The note refers customers to Jose's Torta Mexicana in Arlington for both dining and catering.

Back in the fall of 2019, it appeared that Jose's was going to be closing due to an issue with parking, but that issue seemed to go away and it remained in operation.

The address for Jose's Mexican Restaurant in Cambridge is 131 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA, 02140.

[September 7 update: A Facebook post from the place confirms that Jose's in Cambridge is now closed, with its last day apparently being August 29.]

[Earlier Article]
The Status of Jose's Mexican Restaurant in Cambridge Appears to Be Unclear

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