DIG Opens in Cambridge's Kendall Square This Week

A group of restaurants that focus on locally-sourced foods will be opening another Boston-area location, and this one has been in the works for awhile.

According to a press release, DIG (which was once known as Dig Inn) is planning to open in Cambridge's Kendall Square this week, joining other outlets locally in Boston's Back Bay, Downtown Crossing, and Fort Point. The new location--which was first announced back in the early part of 2020--will offer healthy dishes with a menu that focuses on vegetables but also includes meats, while the space will include an open kitchen, indoor dining with 40 seats, a community table with 12 seats, a bar counter that has 8 stools, along with sidewalk seating during the warmer months. 

DIG first started out in New York City in 2011 as Dig Inn and is known in part for bowls that have a grain or salad base with items such as chicken, beef, and salmon added.

The address for the new location of DIG in Kendall Square is One Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for all locations is at https://www.diginn.com/

[March 4 update: A page within the DIG site indicates that the Kendall Square location is now open.]

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Dig Inn Plans to Open in Cambridge's Kendall Square

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World of Beer at CambridgeSide in East Cambridge Has Closed

The only Boston-area location of a Florida-based chain of beer bars has shut down.

According to a source, World of Beer at CambridgeSide in East Cambridge is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the business saying the following:

Dear friends, We have made the very difficult decision to close this location due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. We want to thank our regulars, loyalty members, and our team members who made World of Beer Cambridge so special. Cheers to you, Cambridge, for letting us be a part of this community since 2016.

Back in 2013, World of Beer had been looking at a space in Somerville's Davis Square, though those plans apparently fell through; currently, the only other location in New England can be found in West Hartford, CT.

The website for World of Beer is at https://worldofbeer.com/

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Saloniki Is Opening New Locations in the Back Bay, Beacon Hill

A trio of Greek restaurants will be expanding once again, with two more outlets on the way to Boston this spring.

According to a source, Saloniki is planning to open in the Back Bay followed by another on the eastern edge of Beacon Hill, with an article from boston.com saying that the former will be coming to the former Steve's Greek Cuisine space on Newbury Street while the latter will be coming to the corner of Beacon Street and Tremont Street. The two new locations, which both plan to debut in April, will join other locations in the Fenway along with Cambridge's Central Square/MIT area and Harvard Square, though the new restaurants will not be serving alcohol.

The website for all locations of Saloniki can be found at https://salonikigreek.com/

[August 31 update: According to a press release, the Beacon Hill location of Saloniki is planning to open on September 15, while the Back Bay outlet plans to open on September 28.]

[October 14 update: A check on its website confirms that both new locations of Saloniki are now open.]

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Silk-Global Cuisine Is Opening in the Former Volturno Pizza Space in Framingham

A couple of years ago, it was reported that a location of a wood-fired pizzeria was for lease, and now we have learned that a new Indian restaurant is moving into the space.

According to an article from the Framingham Source, Silk-Global Cuisine is planning to open in Framingham, taking over the former Volturno space on Edgell Road. The post mentions that Agape Restaurant Group, which runs Kumar's in Northbrough, is behind the proposed eatery.

The Framingham location of Volturno closed at the start of the pandemic in March of 2020, and a few months later, a "Space Available" sign went up out front; the Worcester location of Volturno remains in operation.

The address for Silk-Global Cuisine is 1 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA, 01701.

[April 19 update: A tweet from @FramDist2 indicates that Silk-Global Cuisine is now open.]

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Volturno Pizza Space in Framingham Is For Lease

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The Beacon Hill Pub in Boston May Become the Charles Street Pub

A dive bar in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood that changed ownership a couple of years ago may be getting a name change--and a management change as well.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, the parent company of the Beacon Hill Pub on Charles Street is petitioning to transfer the licensed business to a new owner/operator, with the proposed name of the new place being the Charles Street Pub. The notice lists the manager as Chaz Fisher, while the parent company (149 Charles Pub LLC) includes both Fisher and Kyra Deligiannides as directors/officers, according to the OpenCorporates site. Little else is known about the transfer, including any changes to the space or concept, so stay tuned for updates next week when the meeting is held.

The Beacon Hill Pub closed down in 2018 only to have the Greater Boston Bar Co. take it over and reopen the bar, which remains in operation.

The address for the Beacon Hill Pub (and the proposed Charles Street Pub) is 149 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114.

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The Beacon Hill Pub in Boston Has Reopened

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Broken Records Beer Hall Is Opening within The TRACK at New Balance at Boston Landing in Brighton

A brand new beer hall is on its way to Boston, opening within a multi-use complex that will include a space for live music.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Broken Records Beer Hall is seeking a license to operate on Guest Street at Boston Landing in Brighton, with a post from bldup.com indicating that it will be located within The TRACK at New Balance which will also be home to the Roadrunner music venue. The hearing notice mentions that the proposed beer hall would include seating for 140 within its ground-floor space with dining, bar, and game areas included, and the manager listed is Thomas Shea, who heads up the Boston-based Briar Group which is behind such restaurants and bars as The Harp, Solas, Ned Devine's, and others.

Once the Roadrunner opens in March, it will be the largest general admission indoor music venue in New England, with 50,000 square feet of space and a capacity of 3,500.

The address for Broken Records Beer Hall is 81-85 Guest Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. Its website is at http://www.brokenrecordsbeerhall.com/ while the website for The TRACK at New Balance is at https://thetrackatnewbalance.com/

[April 13 update: The website for Broken Records Beer Hall indicates that it is now open.]

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Roadrunner to Open at Boston Landing in Brighton

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Expanded Outdoor Dining to Resume in Boston (Except The North End) Starting April 1

It looks like there will be another season of expanded outdoor dining in the city of Boston, though one neighborhood isn't included just yet.

According to an article in Universal Hub, the Mayor's office has given approval for restaurants to set up temporary outdoor dining areas on public sidewalks and in parking lanes starting April 1, with dining spots needing to re-apply for temporary outdoor permits for the 2022 season. The post mentions that North End restaurants have not been given the green light as of yet because of "the density of the restaurants in the neighborhood," though dining spots in the North End can still apply for expanded outdoor dining while waiting for a decision to be made.

Universal Hub also says that there are new rules in place this year, including temporary patios being required to close by 9:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 PM Friday and Saturday, along with new requirements concerning barrier safety, insurance requirements, and evacuation plans.

More information on the 2022 temporary outdoor dining program can be found here.

[March 18 update: The Boston Herald states that expanded outdoor dining will start in the North End May 1, though restaurants will have to pay $7,500 to opt in, with that money being used for such neighborhood services as street cleaning and sidewalk cleaning. In addition, the temporary patios will end in the neighborhood on September 30, though the end date will be September 5 for "bad actors" who have received warnings or had suspensions for breaking the rules, and closing time will be a half hour earlier than the rest of the city which will also be able to keep their expanded patios open through December. (The article also says that the section of Hanover Street between Cross Street and Richmond Street will become one way during the expanded patio season.)]

[March 29 update: Universal Hub posts that Mayor Wu has made changes to the fees for expanded outdoor dining in the North End, including allowing monthly payments of $1,500 instead of a lump sum of $7,500, and there will also be hardship reductions for smaller dining spots, restaurants that aren't on Hanover Street or Salem Street, and eateries that don't have liquor licenses. (UH also tweets that Wu "Reiterates North End is different than other neighborhoods: More patios, more densely populated, have to balance needs of restaurants and residents."]

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Mexicali Cantina Grill Opens in Randolph

A new location of a local group of Mexican restaurants has opened in the southern suburbs of Boston, nearly three years after it was first announced.

According to a source, Mexicali Cantina Grill is now open in Randolph, moving into a space on Route 139 just east of Route 24. The new spot joins a handful of others (including locally in Danvers, Natick, and Swampscott), with the menu for the Randolph outlet showing such items as queso dip, taquito bites, tortilla soup, quesadillas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, tamales, flautas, fajitas, and more.

The address for the new location of Mexicali Cantina Grill in Randolph is 64 Mazzeo Drive (Route 139), Randolph, MA, 02368. Its web page can be found at https://mexicalicantinagrill.com/menus/randolph/

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Mexicali Grill Plans to Open New Location in Randolph

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Cal's Brick Oven Pizza Co. Opens in Reading

The people behind a suburban ice cream shop that debuted last year have opened a brand new pizzeria.

According to a message sent by Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie, Cal's Brick Oven Pizza Co. is now open in Reading, taking over the space next door to Cal's Creamery within the same building on Route 28. In addition to pizza, the new spot also serves calzones, subs, wraps, pasta dishes, grill items, and more, according to its website.

Cal's Creamery first opened its doors in May of 2021; both the ice cream shop and the new pizzeria are located where Camp To Castle Consignment had been (which is also where Calareso's farm stand and garden center was before they moved a short distance down the road). 

The address for Cal's Brick Oven Pizza Co. is 122 Main Street (Route 28), Reading, MA, 01867. Its website can be found at https://www.calsbrickoven.com/

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PlantPub Is Opening in the Former Boston BeerWorks Space in the Fenway

A second location of a vegan pub is on its way to the area, and this one will open where a popular brewpub had been.

The Boston Globe is reporting that PlantPub is planning to open in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, taking over the former BeerWorks space on Brookline Avenue, with owners Pat McAuley and Mary Dumont teaming up with celebrity vegan chef Matthew Kenney to open the place. The upcoming location will join the original spot in Cambridge's Kendall Square (which opened last fall), and it will offer pub food including vegan takes on pizza, hot dogs, burgers, and ice cream, along with New England-based beers and cocktails and aperitifs.

If all goes as planned, the new outlet of PlantPub will open this spring.

The address for the new PlantPub in the Fenway is 61 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for the original PlantPub in Cambridge can be found at https://plantpub.com/

[July 15 update: According to a press release, the new location of PlantPub in the Fenway opens today, with its social media indicating that it is a soft opening.]

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Eleni's Restaurant Plans to Open in Former Shallots Space in North Woburn

The people behind a Greek and Mediterranean dining spot in the northern suburbs may be opening a new restaurant a few miles to the north.

According to an email from The Daily Lunch, Eleni's Restaurant is planning to open in North Woburn, taking over the space on Main Street that had been home to Shallots. (This has also been confirmed by a license commission agenda page.) We have been told that this indeed has a connection to Eleni's Mediterranean Grill on Main Street in Winchester, though it isn't known what differences there might be (if any) to the menu at the upcoming outlet.

Eleni's Mediterranean Grill first opened in Winchester in the summer of 2019.

The address for the proposed location of Eleni's Restaurant in North Woburn is 918 Main Street, Woburn, MA, 01801.

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Nosh by Concord Market Is Opening in Concord; Will Replace Trail's End Cafe

A new restaurant is on its way to the western suburbs, and the people behind an adjacent market are opening the place.

According to a job post within the Craigslist site, Nosh by Concord Market is planning to open on Lowell Road in Concord, with the dining spot being "a brand new contemporary restaurant and lounge" with a menu that "highlights modern cuisine." It appears that Nosh by Concord Market may be replacing Trail's End Cafe, a ten-year-old restaurant that is currently in hibernation according to its website, and whose Facebook page says that "The Trail's End may be gone, but keep an eye out for what is to come, we're planning new menus, new cocktails, incredible craft brews and tons of new, fun, and exciting things."

The address for Nosh by Concord Market is 97 Lowell Road, Concord, MA, 01742. The website for the restaurant is at https://www.noshconcord.com/

[March 29 update: The website for Nosh indicates that the restaurant opened this past Friday.]

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Mayor Michelle Wu Rescinds Vaccination Proof Mandate for Boston Restaurants Effective Immediately

The vaccine mandate for Boston restaurants is over.

According to a tweet from Mayor Michelle Wu, the vaccination proof mandate for dining and drinking spots in the city has been rescinded, with Wu saying that "As of today, our public health data show that Boston is officially below the 3 critical thresholds for heightened COVID protections, so we are lifting the proof of vaccination requirement." Universal Hub mentions this as well, posting the following quote: "Today's public health data shows Boston has a 4.0% community positivity rate; 90.7% occupancy rate of adult ICU beds, and 7-day average of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations at 195.9 per day, falling below all three previously announced thresholds." (UH does also say that masks will still need to be worn in public indoor spaces, though that will be reviewed next week as well.)

Mayor Wu announced the vaccination proof mandate on December 20 in the wake of the Omicron surge at the time, with the mandate beginning on January 15.

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Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Vaccination Proof Mandate for Boston Restaurants

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Lulu's Bakery and Pantry Opens in Salem

A brand new bakery has come to the North Shore.

According to a source, Lulu's Bakery and Pantry is now open in Salem, moving into a space on Derby Street that is next to the building housing Brothers Taverna and Notch Brewery & Tap Room. The website for the shop indicates that it offers breakfast items, baked goods, pastries, salads, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and more.

The address for Lulu's Bakery and Pantry is 285 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970. Its website can be found at https://www.lulusbakeryandpantry.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/lulusbakeryandpantry/

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Spitfire Tacos in Salem Opens New Location in Marblehead

A North Shore restaurant that features Mexican food has expanded to a second location.

According to a post within the Marblehead Reporter and Wicked Local, Spitfire Tacos in Salem is now open in Marblehead, taking over the space on Pleasant Street where Howling Wolf Taqueria Express had been. The new outlet of the eatery offers a variety of tacos along with burritos, nachos, quesadillas, rice and beans, and street corn, while also having a children's menu with macaroni and cheese, chicken fingers, and fries.

The new location of Spitfire Tacos is at 87 Pleasant Street in Marblehead while the original location is at 105 Lafayette Street in Salem. The website for both restaurants is at https://www.spitfiresalem.com/

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Grainmaker Opens at Woburn Village

A pair of restaurants that feature Southeast Asian street food have been joined by a third location.

According to a press release, Grainmaker is now open at Woburn Village, an open-air mixed-use development located just off Route 128 at the site of the old Woburn Mall. The new dining spot, which is completely gluten-free and dairy-free and focuses on reusable packaging in order to avoid packaging waste, offers such options as poke bowls, grain bowls, street tacos, smoothies, and more.

Other locations of Grainmaker can be found in Boston's Downtown Crossing and Somerville's Davis Square.

The address for the new outlet of Grainmaker at Woburn Village is 300 Mishawum Avenue Suite 510, Woburn, MA, 01801. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.eatgrainmaker.com/

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

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Arka Indian Cuisine Opens in Former Bollywood Cafe Space in East Lexington

A new takeout and delivery spot that offers Indian food has opened in the northwest suburbs, taking over the space where another Indian eatery had been.

According to a source, Arka Indian Cuisine is now open in East Lexington, moving into the former Bollywood Cafe space on Mass. Ave. near the Arlington line. The website for the new spot says that it is a "cloud kitchen," which is basically a ghost kitchen that focuses only on takeout/delivery, with its menu including such options as naan, samosas, pakoras, tomato soup, chicken tikka masala, masala fried fish, lamb chops, saag paneer, hakka noodles, and more.

The address for the new Arka Indian Cuisine is 135 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420. Its website can be found at https://www.arkaindiancuisine.com/

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John's Roast Beef & Seafood in Lynn Has Closed; Yas Chicken Replaces It

A highly-rated roast beef joint on the North Shore has shut down and has been replaced by a new restaurant.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, John's Roast Beef & Seafood in Lynn is no longer in business, with another poster indicating that it has been shuttered for several months now and that Yas Chicken is now in its space. John's, which had been in business for approximately 50 years, was often mentioned as one of the best places for roast beef north of Boston, with our affiliated site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) giving it a "best of" in 2011.

Yas Chicken offers wings, drumsticks, tenders, chicken and waffles, chicken sandwiches, and more, including mac and cheese.

The address for the now-closed John's Roast Beef & Seafood (and the new Yas Chicken) is 111 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA, 01904.

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Twelve Hours in Brighton's Oak Square Neighborhood Has Closed

An Asian fusion restaurant in Brighton that focused on takeout has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Twelve Hours in Oak Square is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street eatery saying that the closure was due to "many circumstances." Twelve Hours offered food items with Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese influences, including dumplings, scallion pancakes, vermicelli, ramen, pad Thai, pho, and lo mein.

The address for the now-closed Twelve Hours in Oak Square was 559 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135.

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Sweetgreen Is Opening in Boston's Beacon Hill Neighborhood

A growing chain of dining spots known for its healthy options is getting ready to open yet another location in Boston.

According to multiple sources, Sweetgreen is planning to open in the city's Beacon Hill neighborhood, with a job post within the company's website indicating that it will be moving into a space on Cambridge Street between Grove Street and Strong Place. Once it opens, the new outlet will join a number of others in and around Boston, including several nearby in the Back Bay and downtown.

The address for the new Sweetgreen in Beacon Hill is 300 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.sweetgreen.com

[May 25 update: According to a press release, the new Sweetgreen in Beacon Hill is now open.]

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Brewer's Coalition in Newtonville Has Closed

A neighborhood restaurant in the western suburbs that was known in part for its craft beer list has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Brewer's Coalition in Newtonville is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the Walnut Street spot saying the following:

Since [March 14, 2020] our successful Newton location has taken a big hit. Our recent sales volume was more than 50% less than what it was pre-Covid. No business can survive that, no matter how much we wanted it to. We don't take major decisions like this lightly because we know that it impacts many people, not just us. Today we move on, but we remember and sincerely thank all of those who have supported and helped us along the way.

Brewer's Coalition, which first opened in 2012, was under the same ownership as John Brewer's Tavern in Malden and Waltham, along with Offshore Ale Company in Oak Bluffs.

The address for the now-closed Brewer's Coalition was 344 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA, 02460.

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Rebel Coffee & Creamery Opens in Danvers

A new spot for breakfast and lunch has come to the North Shore, opening in the space where a bakery had been.

According to a tweet from @IrishEyesPhoto1, Rebel Coffee & Creamery is now open in Danvers, moving into the former Esposito Bakery space on Maple Street. The new eatery offers coffee, pastries, baked goods, and breakfast and lunch items, and is geared mainly toward takeout, though a few chairs are set up within the space.

Another location of Esposito remains in operation on Main Street in Saugus.

The address for Rebel Coffee & Creamery is 16 Maple Street, Danvers, MA, 01923.

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Mooo.... Opens in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

Last summer, it was reported that a steakhouse in downtown Boston would be joined by a new location near the waterfront. Now we have learned that the new outlet is open.

According to a source, Mooo.... is now open in the city's Fort Point neighborhood, taking over the space on Melcher Street that had been home to Bastille Kitchen. A post within bostonchefs.com confirms this, saying that it debuted today for dinner and that the bar will open starting at 5:00 PM and dining being available starting at 5:30 Tuesday through Saturday.

In addition to the new Fort Point location of Mooo.... and the original restaurant in Beacon Hill, another outlet will be coming to Burlington this spring, moving into the old L'Andana space.

The address for Mooo.... in Fort Point is 49 Melcher Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business can be found at https://mooorestaurant.com/

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

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Team Behind CK Pearl in Essex Is Opening Decklyn's in Gloucester

[Ed note: This article was updated on March 13 to reflect confirmation of its exact location.]

A new restaurant is on its way to the North Shore, and it has an ownership connection to a popular waterside dining spot.

According to a job post within the Craigslist site, Decklyn's is planning to open soon, with the listing saying that it will be a "sister restaurant" to CK Pearl in Essex. The post mentions that the upcoming place will focus at least in part on New England fare while also having influences from Southern California along with "island cuisine." The job post gives the town as Ipswich, though a source tells us that it will actually be opening in the former Captain Carlo's space in Gloucester (as soon as we get confirmation, we will post an update here).

No opening date has been given as of yet, but the post does say that they are gearing up for their first summer season.

CK Pearl is a casual upscale restaurant that offers such items as clam chowder, mussels, lobster carbonara, short ribs, fish tacos, ramen, ribs, and lobster rolls.

[March 17 update: A new Craigslist job post says that Decklyn's will indeed be opening in the former Captain Carlo's space at 27 Harbor Loop in Gloucester, which indicates the restaurant will likely have an extensive outdoor dining area.]

[June 2 update: According to its Facebook page, Decklyn's is now open in the former Captain Carlo's space in Gloucester. (Its website is at https://www.decklyns.com/)]

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An Nam, Civility Social House, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Ten One Tea House, Tribos Peri Peri to Open at Assembly Row in Somerville

It looks like several more dining spots will be coming to a growing development in Somerville.

Eater Boston is reporting that Assembly Row will see the opening of at least five more food and beverage places, including An Nam, a Vietnamese eatery that has an ownership connection to local outlets of the Menya Jiro ramen chain along with Saigon Fusion in the Fenway; Civility Social House, a small-plates restaurant and bar from Legendary Restaurant Group (Papagayo, Sip Wine Bar); Tatte Bakery & Cafe, a rapidly-growing local chain; Ten One Tea House, a Taiwanese tea shop with locations in Boston's Back Bay and in Providence, RI; and Tribos Peri Peri, a New Jersey-based chain of restaurants with Portuguese influences.

As mentioned earlier, a few other food options are on their way to Assembly Row as well, including Salt & Stone and an outlet of Union Square Donuts. [Ed Note: Both are now open.]

[July 12 update: Based on the website for Assembly Row, Ten One Tea House is now open.]

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Sabzi in Arlington Has Closed

A suburban restaurant that featured Persian fare has shut down.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Sabzi in Arlington is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Mass. Ave. spot saying the following:

The size of our little restaurant just could not adequately sustain itself given the many pandemic hurdles and the ongoing staffing shortages. It has been a true privilege to serve this community. We have made many good friends and will forever treasure this experience.

Sabzi first opened a bit more than 10 years ago, taking over the space that had been home to Prose. The restaurant served a variety of kababs along with yogurt nd cucumber dip, noodle soup, sauteed eggplant, and baklava.

The address for the now-closed Sabzi was 352 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

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Izzy's Restaurant in Cambridge Is Closing

A beloved dining spot in Cambridge that specializes in Puerto Rican fare is shutting down.

According to a source, Izzy's Restaurant on Harvard Street is closing permanently, with an Instagram post from Alberto Vasallo of El Mundo Boston confirming this, saying in Spanish that "after 40 years, the iconic 'Izzy's Restaurant' in Cambridge officially closes its doors." It appears that the dining spot shuttered on or around February 12, though it is unclear in the video if that was indeed the official closing date.

Izzy's featured a mix of Puerto Rican and classic American fare, including tripe soup, chicken legs, cheeseburger subs, fried ribs, steak tips, stewed goat, fried pork subs, pork chops, fish cakes, sweet plantains, and hot sausage.

The address for Izzy's Restaurant is 169 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

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Dave's Hot Chicken Is Opening in Newton

Last year, it was reported that a California-based group of dining spots that focuses on Nashville hot chicken would be expanding to the Greater Boston area, with one of the outlets coming to the northern suburbs. Now we have learned that one will be opening west of the city as well.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dave's Hot Chicken is planning to open in Newton Highlands, moving into a space on Needham Street within the Newton Nexus development. The new location appears to be one of a number of outlets coming to the local area, including a location coming to Woburn Village, with all of the restaurants offering tenders and sliders with heat levels ranging from "no spice" to "reaper" along with such items as macaroni and cheese, kale slaw, and cheese fries.

The address for the new Dave's Hot Chicken in Newton will be 141 Needham Street, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461.

[April 8 update: According to a press release, the Newton location of Dave's Hot Chicken opened today.]

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Spyce's Restaurants Are Saying Farewell

It looks like a local pair of dining spots known in part for their robotic kitchens are going away, as their focus will turn to developing the technology for a growing chain of restaurants that purchased them last year.

According to a source, Spyce in Cambridge's Harvard Square is closing its doors on February 18, with a check on the website indicating that the original location in Boston's Downtown Crossing has already shuttered. Based on a picture sent by our source, a note out front at the Harvard Square location says that "we are closing this location to focus on developing technology for Sweetgreen." As reported here, Sweetgreen announced last August that it would be purchasing Spyce, allowing the chain to use Spyce's technology to increase the efficiency of customer orders, though more specific details were not given at the time.

The Spyce concept was created by MIT students in 2015, with the Downtown Crossing restaurant opening in the spring of 2018 and the Harvard Square outlet opening in early 2021.

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

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Bull Spit Taproom Is Opening in Former Battle Road Brew House Space in Maynard

A new dining and drinking spot is on its way to an historic mill in Maynard.

According to an article in The Beacon-Villager and Wicked Local, the Bull Spit Taproom is planning to open in Maynard, moving into the space at Mill & Main (formerly Clock Tower Place) that had been home to the Battle Road Brew House. The post states that the upcoming place is affiliated with Bull Spit Brewing Company at Kalon Farm in Lancaster, with owner Keith Copley and operations manager James Hunt offering beer that will initially be brought in from the Lancaster brewery until they get a brewing license for the space. Wine from Copley's wineries in Ashburnham and Westminster will also be available, as will some cocktails, and the food menu is expected to focus on pub-style fare including sandwiches and finger food. If all goes as planned, the Bull Spit Taproom could be opening sometime this month.

Battle Road Brew House, which debuted in early 2017, shut down in the fall of 2019; local radio personality Greg Hill and his Whole House Group were behind the place.

The address for the Bull Spit Taproom is 20 Sudbury Street, Maynard, MA, 01754. The website for the business can be found at https://bullspitbrewing.com/

[February 25 update: According to a source, the Bull Spit Taproom has soft-opened in Maynard, with a Facebook post from the place indicating that it will have a grand opening party tomorrow (Saturday, February 26).]

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Battle Road Brew House in Maynard Has Closed

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Reunion BBQ Plans to Open in the Former Masa Space in Boston's South End

A new barbecue restaurant may be on its way to Boston, taking over the space where one of the city's best-known dining spots had been until closing down around the start of the pandemic.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Reunion BBQ is planning to open in the South End, moving into the former Masa space on Tremont Street. The notice mentions that the proposed restaurant is seeking a full liquor license and that the manager listed is Jessica Jimenez-Rivera, though very little additional information has been given on the dining spot (and nothing can be found on it online).

Masa closed down in March of 2020 after being in business for a bit more than 20 years; the restaurant was known for its tapas along with its weekend brunch, cocktails, and tequila options.

The address for the proposed Reunion BBQ is 439 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

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Masa in Boston's South End Has Closed for Good

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Salty Days Fish Co. in Hingham Is Expanding to Cohasset

A fish market and dining spot on the South Shore is expanding to a second location nearby.

According to an article from the Cohasset Mariner and Wicked Local, Salty Days Fish Co. in Hingham is planning to open a second location in Cohasset, moving into the space on South Main Street where Anchor and Sail currently resides. The post indicates that the new location will be much like the original, with one part being a fish market and the Anchor and Sail's gift shop becoming a 48-seat dining area where people can dine on such items as sushi and poke bowls while being able to choose from beer and wine offerings as well. (The fish market will initially be the focus during the day while the restaurant will be the focus at dinnertime.) If all goes as planned, the new location of Salty Days could be opening in May.

The article mentions that Anchor and Sail plans to close later this month.

The address for the new Cohasset location of Salty Days is 85 S Main Street, Cohasset, MA, 02025. Its website can be found at https://saltydaysfish.com/

[May 31 update: According to an Instagram post, Salty Days is now open in Cohasset.]

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Brato Brewhouse + Kitchen in Brighton to Expand to New Location at The Sinclair in Cambridge's Harvard Square

A Boston brewpub is expanding to the other side of the river, partnering with a performance and event venue in Cambridge.

According to a tweet from @riptor, Brato Brewhouse + Kitchen in Brighton is opening at The Sinclair in Harvard Square on Saturday, February 12, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

Never did we ever think we'd be opening a new Brato operation after 2 years of a pandemic. *drink* We are so grateful for all of your support that has allowed us to grow during this time....We'll operate Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-9pm for now… but as the community starts to usher in a new normal, we'll be expanding operations....The Sinclair menu will feature favorites like beer cheese nachos, Brighton Hot chicken, a Sinclair smash burger, poutine, and BAR PIES.

The note also says that Brato at the Sinclair will require proof of vaccination for entry, as is the case with the music venue itself.

Brato Brewhouse + Kitchen first opened in Brighton in the fall of 2019; its website can be found at https://www.bratobk.com/

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Miller's Famous Sandwiches Plans to Expand to the Greater Boston Area

A Rhode Island-based pair of dining spots known in part for their roast beef sandwiches may be expanding to the Boston area.

According to an article in the Boston Business Journal, the people behind Miller's Famous Sandwiches are looking to open five to eight locations in what could be car-accessible sandwich shops that are just outside of Boston. The post says that the company is currently working with a real estate firm to look for locations and will eventually start working with prospective franchisees to open the shops over the next three years.

Miller's Famous Sandwiches first started out in East Providence in 1972, opening a second outlet in Attleboro in 2010; in addition to roast beef sandwiches, the restaurants also offer such options as turkey, pork, chicken, and pastrami sandwiches along with lobster rolls, clam strips, baked beans, fries, onion rings, and cole slaw.

The website for Miller's Famous Sandwiches is at https://www.millersfamous.com/

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Strega Plans to Open in Burlington

It looks like another location of Strega may be expanding to a new space in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Danu Partners is planning to open a new outlet of Strega in Burlington, with a post indicating that it may be moving into the space on the Middlesex Turnpike that was home to a location of Del Frisco's Grille. If the plans are approved and the new location opens, it will join other locations of Strega that are run by Danu (which is an Irish investment firm), including Strega Waterfront at Fan Pier, Strip by Strega in Park Plaza, Strega Prime in Woburn, and Strega Caffe by Northeastern University. (The Varano Group, which was behind all the Strega outlets until selling the above locations to Danu in 2020, continues to run the original Strega in Boston's North End along with Nico and Rina's, both of which are in the North End as well.)

The Burlington location of Del Frisco's Grille shut down in the fall of 2019, with a Chestnut Hill location closing at the same time.

The address for the proposed location of Strega in Burlington is 92 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803.

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Lime Is Opening in the Former Winnisimmet Lounge Space in Chelsea

A new restaurant is on its way to Chelsea, opening where a cocktail lounge had been.

According to an article in the Chelsea Record, Lime is planning to open in the former Winnisimmet Lounge space, with the post saying that the upcoming dining spot plans to offer dishes with Asian, Mediterranean, and African influences. A check on the OpenCorporates site indicates that Petal Joseph-Seale, who is the chef/owner of local caterer Petal's Table, is one of the people behind the place, along with Ian Seale.

Winnisimmet Lounge, which first opened in the spring of 2019, went up for sale in the spring of 2020, with the people behind it indicating that the pandemic played a role in the decision to close.

The address for Lime is 73 Winnisimmet Street, Chelsea, MA, 02150. Its website can be found at https://limechelsea.com/

[May 13 update: According to its social media, Lime is now open.]

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Winnisimmet Lounge in Chelsea Is Up for Sale

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The Dubliner Is Opening in the Former Kinsale Space in Downtown Boston

Last fall, it was reported that a popular Irish pub in the heart of Boston had shut down permanently. Now we have learned that a new Irish restaurant and bar will be taking over the space.

According to a source, The Dubliner is opening in the space at Two Center Plaza that had been home to The Kinsale, with the website for the place showing a logo that indicates it plans to be "Boston's premium Irish bar" while featuring live music and sports (its Facebook page says it will be an "Authentic Irish Pub & Restaurant featuring Boston's best in hospitality, food, drinks, live music & sport"). No other information has been given on its website or its LinkedIn page, including who might be behind it or when it could open, so stay tuned for updates.

The Kinsale announced its closure in October after there had been hope that it could open back up; a note posted by Classic Restaurant Concepts, LLC--which also shut down The Asgard in Cambridge's Central Square at the same time--said that "In September 2020 an attempt was made to reopen, but with office buildings largely empty it proved unfeasible and the pubs ceased operations after four weeks. While the intention was always to reopen, the timeframe proved to be too daunting. Weeks turned to months, and the months dragged on. Both establishments were lucky enough to have cooperative landlords, but in the end even that, and PPP assistance, were not enough." (The Kinsale first opened its doors in 1998.)

The address for The Dubliner is 2 Center Plaza, Boston, MA, 02108. Its website is at https://www.thedublinerboston.com/ while its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedublinerboston/

[February 25 update: According to a press release, Irish chef Aidan Mc Gee--who has worked at multiple Michelin-starred restaurants in England--and the East Coast Tavern Group (Emmet's, Roxanne's, Scholars, Carrie Nation, Sunset Cantina) are behind The Dubliner, which will offer such items as slow-cooked beef cheeks, fish and chips, shepherd's pie, curried mussels, Maine crabs on soda bread, and a Sunday roast.]

[June 27 update: A Facebook post from Oran McGonagle indicates that The Dubliner officially opened at 4:00 PM today.]

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The Thirsty Scholar in Somerville Has Reopened

Last summer, it was reported that a popular Irish pub in Somerville had closed down, though it was subsequently learned that it would be opening back up under new ownership. Now we have learned that it is indeed open once again.

According to a source, The Thirsty Scholar on Beacon Street has reopened, with the website for the place confirming this, saying that it is open starting at 4:00 PM every day. The dining and drinking spot--which dates back to the 1990s--shuttered sometime in late June or early July of 2021, with a note out front saying "temporarily closed until further notice," though in September we discovered that Stephen Whalen and Fred Starikov of the Greater Boston Bar Co. (which is behind such spots as the Beacon Hill Pub and The Tam) were planning to reopen it along with Alan Sharaf.

The address for The Thirsty Scholar is 70 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website is at https://www.thirstyscholarpub.com/

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Taku Sushi Bar Opens in Beverly

A brand new option for sushi has come to the North Shore.

According to an article from the Herald-Citizen and Wicked Local, Taku Sushi Bar is now open in Beverly, moving into the space on Rantoul Street that had been home to Super Chicken. A check on its website indicates that the new dining spot offers a variety of sushi options along with shumai, gyoza, miso soup, tempura, udon, teriyaki, katsu, and more.

The address for Taku Sushi Bar is 289 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA, 01915. Its website can be found at https://takubeverly.com/

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Kwench Juice Cafe to Open in Medford

 A chain of cafes that focus on juices and smoothies will soon be opening its third Boston-area location.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Kwench Juice Cafe is planning to open in Medford, moving into a space on Salem Street just west of where it intersects the Fellsway. Once it opens, the new outlet will join other locations in Boston's Financial District and Brockton, along with a handful of others across the country--and its "coming soon" section indicates that other locations may be on their way to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Jamaica Plain as well.

The address for the upcoming Kwench Juice Cafe in Medford is 430 Salem Street, Medford, MA, 02155. The website for all locations can be found at https://kwenchjuicecafe.com/

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El Barrio Mexican Grill in Dorchester Opens New Location in the South End

A Mexican restaurant in Dorchester has expanded to a second location, and this one resides in a neighborhood just outside of downtown Boston.

According to a tweet from @bennyjet34 (and confirmed by Caught in Dot), El Barrio Mexican Grill is now open on Harrison Avenue in the SoWa section of the South End, joining the original location on Dorchester Avenue between Fields Corner and Ashmont/Peabody Square. Based on the menu at the Dorchester location, expect such items as burritos, nachos, quesadillas, tacos, tortas, bowls, and more at the new spot, along with beer and margaritas.

The address for the new El Barrio Mexican Grill in the South End is 809 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. The Instagram page for the business is at https://www.instagram.com/elbarrioboston/

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