Boston Restaurant Talk: April 2022

Friday, April 29, 2022

Moxies and Grace by Nia Are Both Coming to Boston's Seaport District

It looks like two new dining and drinking spots may be coming to the Boston waterfront.

A tweet from @FortPointer indicates (via a page from @FPNA_Boston) that Moxies hopes to open in the Ora building at 899 Congress Street and Grace by Nia plans to open at One Seaport Square, with the former being a full-service restaurant offering brunch, lunch, and dinner and having both indoor and outdoor seating, and the latter being a spot offering Southern comfort food and featuring live jazz. The notice also mentions that plans for Fort Point Tavern to open in the former Oak + Rowan space (which was mentioned in an earlier article here) have been "withdrawn for consideration," at least for now, while plans for Marcelino's Boutique Bar to open in the Former Daily Catch space--which had also been mentioned here earlier--are still in the works.

@FortPointer states that all of these were discussed in a Tuesday night meeting.

[March 8, 2023 update: Universal Hub reports that the Boston Licensing Board has approved plans for Grace by Nia to open in the Seaport District, and that it will be "a supper club and speakeasy with a full menu."]

[Earlier Articles]
Oak + Rowan in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood Has Closed; Fort Point Tavern May Replace It
Marcelino's Boutique Bar to Open in the Former Daily Catch Space in Boston's Seaport District

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Demolition Proposal Hearing Scheduled for 213 Everett Avenue in Chelsea, Which Is the Address for Floramo's Restaurant

A hearing has been scheduled for May 10 for the proposed demolition of a building in Chelsea, and the address happens to be that of an iconic spot known for its ribs and steak tips.

Multiple sources have told us (via a tweet from @ChelseaScanner and an edition of The Chelsea Record) that approval for special permits and variances is being sought for the demolition of the structure at 213 Everett Avenue along with three adjoining lots, with plans for the space possibly being construction of an 11-story research and development lab. The 213 Everett Avenue address is that of Floramo's Restaurant; we reached out to Floramo's for more information earlier today and are waiting to hear back from them.

The notice does mention that the laboratory "does not meet the requirements for lot area, rear and front yard setbacks, minimum aisle width, and number of off-street parking spaces and also exceeds maximum number of stories, and floor area ratio at the premises," which is apparently why the special permits and variances are being requested.

Floramo's, which dates back to the mid-1980s, is known for its grill items, BBQ, and Italian dishes, along with its famous slogan "where the meat falls off the bone." Its website can be found at http://floramos.net/

[May 2 update: It looks like Floramo's will remain in operation in one form or another, as it says the following in a Twitter post: "There is a meeting. It's a proposal. We are not closing. As a matter of fact we're expanding."]

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

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Aram's Cafe in Belmont Has Closed Permanently

A decades-old breakfast and lunch spot in Belmont that was known for its Armenian food has shut down for good, and its closure stems from a mistaken oil delivery.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Aram's Cafe on Trapelo Road has closed its doors permanently, with a Facebook page from the place saying the following:

To our loyal customers, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. Thank you for your loyalty, for the friendships, for the laughs, and all the amazing memories. This was not how we expected our story to end. But nevertheless , we are so grateful for every single day of the last 35 years for the opportunity to serve you and this wonderful community. May you always remember Aram’s with happy memories and full stomachs.

In January, a delivery driver mistakenly delivered oil to Aram's Cafe, flooding the basement with oil and causing the eatery to close indefinitely.

The address for the now-closed Aram's Cafe was 5 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA, 02478.

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Honest Restaurant Opens in Former Bon Caldo Space in Norwood

A chain of Indian restaurants with one location in Massachusetts has opened a second outlet, and this one is a bit closer to Boston.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Honest Restaurant is now open in Norwood, moving into the space on Route 1 that had been home to Bon Caldo. The new location of Honest joins another in Lowell along with other outlets in 14 states around the country, and it focuses on vegetarian fare including dosas and sandwiches.

Bon Caldo closed down in early 2020 just before the start of the pandemic; it was known in part for its wood-fired grill and extensive wine list.

The address for Honest Restaurant in Norwood is 1381 Boston-Providence Turnpike (Route 1), Norwood, MA, 02062. The website for the chain is at https://honestrestaurantsusa.com/

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

The Glenville Stops in Allston May Be Reopening

A restaurant and bar in Allston that closed down last fall could be reborn, and it would apparently be under new ownership.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, The Glenville Stops is seeking to reopen, with the notice indicating that Glenville Tavern Services, Inc. is petitioning to transfer its beer and wine license to Allston Rock City, LLC while keeping the Glenville Stops name. The post also says that James Caruso would be the manager while a Google search shows that Fred Starikov is involved with the new parent company; both Caruso and Starikov are part of City Realty, which operates such spots as The Silhouette Lounge and The Tam.

The original incarnation of The Glenville Stops--which first opened in 2014--was known in part for its small plates and beer/wine options.

The address for The Glenville Stops space is 87 Glenville Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

[Earlier Article]
The Glenville Stops in Allston Has Closed

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Update: Doug Bacon Plans to Open New Restaurant in Former Pizzeria Regina Space in Allston

[Ed note: This article was updated to reflect the fact that the name given in the hearing notice is a working name only.]

A new dining spot may be coming to a sprawling space in Allston, and a well-known restaurateur appears to be involved.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, a new restaurant tentatively called Depot Dining is planning to open on Cambridge Street, taking over the former Pizzeria Regina space. The manager listed for the proposed place is Doug Bacon, who is behind a number of restaurants and bars in the local area, including Hopewell Bar & Kitchen, Harry's Bar & Grill, and The Kenmore.

A couple of years ago, it was reported that Great Scott (an iconic--and now-closed--music club) might move into the Regina's space, but those plans apparently fell through at some point.

The address for the proposed new restaurant from Doug Bacon is 353 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA, 02134.

[May 9 update: Universal Hub states that an actual name has not been decided for the restaurant, as Depot Dining is simply a working name.]

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Gordon Ramsay Burger Is Opening in Boston

A celebrity chef who opened his very first Boston restaurant earlier this year is bringing another one of his concepts to the city.

According to a press release, Gordon Ramsay is planning to open Gordon Ramsay Burger on North Street, moving into the brand new Canopy by Hilton boutique hotel just off the Greenway by Faneuil Hall and Haymarket Square. The upcoming spot will be a full-service restaurant that offers burgers, hot dogs, fries, house-made sauces, and milkshakes, and the 4,000-square-foot space will include a roof deck on the second level.

Ramsay's Kitchen first opened within the Mandarin Oriental hotel in the Back Bay in January, while another concept--Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza--had been proposed for Fort Point, though those plans have fallen through, at least for the time being.

The address for Gordon Ramsay Burger in Boston is 111 North Street, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for all of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants is at https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/

[July 3, 2023 update: According to a new press release, Gordon Ramsay Burger opens on July 5.]

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

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

99 Restaurant & Pub in Somerville Has Closed

Another location of a local chain of family-friendly restaurants has shut down.

According to a source, the 99 Restaurant & Pub in Somerville is no longer in business, with a check on the locations page for the chain seeming to confirm this, as the Cummings Street location is no longer listed. This comes on the heels of the Saugus outlet of the 99 closing earlier this month, though that appears to be more of a move of sorts, as a new one a few miles to the north in Middleton is getting ready to open.

The address for the now-closed 99 Restaurant & Pub in Somerville was 20 Cummings Street, Somerville, MA, 02145. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.99restaurants.com/

[Earlier Articles]
99 Restaurant & Pub in Saugus Is Closing
99 Restaurant & Pub to Open in Middleton

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Giacomo's in Boston's South End Has Been Sold; Will Eventually Be Renamed Casa Giacomo's

A popular Italian restaurant in the South End of Boston is under new ownership, and its name will undergo a slight change later this year.

According to a post from BosGuy, Giacomo's on Columbus Avenue has been sold to the team behind Kava Neo-Taverna and Ilona (both of which are also in the South End), with the plan being to make renovations to the space and rename it Casa Giacomo's. It looks like the two other locations of Giacomo's in the North End and Melrose will remain open and will not be changing ownership, and that the name change to the South End restaurant will help distinguish it from the others, according to BosGuy.

The address for the South End location of Giacomo's (and eventually Casa Giacomo's) is 431 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116.

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Monday, April 25, 2022

D'Guru Is Returning to Downtown Boston

An Indian dining spot in downtown Boston that closed last fall is being reborn in a new location not too far away.

According to a tweet from @ConciergeBoston, a "coming soon" sign is up for D'Guru in the former Sa Pa space at the corner of Bedford Street and Kingston Street along the southern edge of the city's Financial District. The new location of the eatery is about three blocks south of its former location in the heart of the Financial District on Devonshire Street, and it will join the original Guru the Caterer on Broadway in Somerville's Teele Square. It is not yet known what changes (if any) might be made to the place, including whether it will have takeout, delivery, and/or some dining in; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

The address for the new location of D'Guru is 92 Bedford Street, Boston, MA, 02111. The website for the business is at https://www.guruthecaterer.com/

[May 25 update: A Twitter post from @JosephVictor81 indicates that D'Guru is now open in its new location in downtown Boston, with its website confirming this.]

[Earlier Articles]
D'Guru in Boston's Financial District Has Closed
Sa Pa in Boston's Financial District Has Closed

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Irish Brewing Boston Is Opening in Norwood

An Irish-themed brewery is planning to open in the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Irish Brewing Boston is planning to open in Norwood, taking over the Percival Brewing Company space on Morse Street at the Norwood Space Center. An earlier Patch article says that the business will offer coffee in the morning and craft beer starting after noon (as well as packaged snacks), with Manager Carl Sharpley mentioning that "This is a new concept; it's the first concept of its kind....It's Irish themed, Irish-American themed." The 5,000-square-foot space will have seating for approximately 140 and a small production area for beermaking, and the hope is that it will have outdoor seating during the summer months and a smoker--and Sharpley may also look to sell beer from breweries in Ireland and collaborate with Castle Island Brewing Company to "co-brand beers together as the Norwood breweries."

The website for Percival Brewing Company states that it is looking to reopen in another location.

The address for Irish Brewing Boston is 83 Morse Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its website can be found at https://www.irishbrewingboston.com/

[June 17 update: According to its website, Irish Brewing Boston is now open.]

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Grêp Kafé Opens in Medford

A brand new Haitian-American bakery has opened in Medford.

Eater Boston is reporting that Grêp Kafé is now open on Salem Street, with the place being takeout-only and offering patties stuffed with beef, chicken, seafood, and veggies along with breads, cakes, cookies, scones, muffins, cupcakes, coffee, tea, juice, and more.

The address for Grêp Kafé is 466 Salem Street, Medford, MA, 02155. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/grepkafebakery/

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Garden Patch by the Sea Opens in the Former Cafe Maddie Space at Quincy's Wollaston Beach

A new vegan and vegetarian dining spot has come to a seaside location just south of Boston, replacing a restaurant known for its breakfast and lunch items.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Garden Patch by the Sea is now open at Wollaston Beach in Quincy, moving into the space that had been home to Cafe Maddie. The new eatery says on its website that "all items are vegan with vegetarian on request," while an earlier Patriot Ledger article mentions that the group behind the spot also runs AJ's Stone Oven Pizzeria and Garden Patch at AJ'S Pizzeria in Norton.

Cafe Maddie had been in business for four years.

The address for Garden Patch by the Sea (and the now-closed Cafe Maddie) is 895 Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy, MA, 02170. Its website can be found at https://gardenpatchma.com/

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Yong Yong in Malden Has Closed; Mineirao Steakhouse Moving into the Space

A Malden restaurant known for its Chinese fare has shut down, and a Brazilian dining spot will take its place.

According to a source, Yong Yong on Ferry Street is no longer in business, with another source telling us that the people behind Mineirao Market on Eastern Avenue are planning to open a Brazilian steakhouse in the space. (Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie tells us via its Facebook page that the place will be called Mineirao Steakhouse.) Yong Yong first opened in 2014, offering Chinese-American dishes, Cantonese food, and more.

The address for Yong Yong (and Mineirao Steakhouse) is 108 Ferry Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

'[September 21 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mineirao Steakhouse is now open.]

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Passage to India Moves from Porter Square to Cambridge Crossing, Taking Over Former North Point/Weltkuche Space

A longtime Indian restaurant in Cambridge's Porter Square has moved to the other side of the city, taking over the space where two dining spots under the same ownership had been.

According to an article from Cambridge Day, Passage to India is now located at Cambridge Crossing in the former North Point Restaurant & Bar/Weltkuche Bistro space, with its old location on Mass. Ave. becoming home to a new restaurant called Jo's Indian Cuisine which hopes to open within a month and a half. Passage to India first opened back in 1986 and has been under its current ownership since 1997, and there is another location in Salem as well.

The address for the new location of Passage to India at Cambridge Crossing is 3 Glassworks Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02141. Its website can be found at https://www.passageindia.com/

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Faro Cafe Plans to Open in Cambridge

A new coffee shop and bookstore that gets its inspiration from a beloved Harvard Square spot that closed two years ago is planning to open in a nearby space this summer.

A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants says (via a Cambridge Day article) that Faro Cafe is planning to open on Arrow Street, with owner Henry Hoffstot saying that "We're trying to create a space where we of course sell coffee, but we also foster conversation and have sort of a Cafe Pamplona-style place where people can go and talk." Cambridge Day mentions that the upcoming spot plans to have seating for 24 in two rooms along with space for approximately 50 more outside, and that it hopes to offer live music and talks while serving drinks and having a simple food menu that doesn't require a kitchen.

Cafe Pamplona closed down in the spring of 2020 after being in business for more than 60 years.

The address for the upcoming Faro Cafe in Harvard Square is 5 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

[May 17 update: It looks like Faro Cafe could be opening next month, as a post within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com says that the "approximate start date" for both an assistant manager and head barista needed for the place would be June 15.]

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Colette Bakery Cafe Is Opening in Melrose

It looks like a bakery in Medford may be expanding to a space a few miles to the north.

According to a message sent by Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie, Colette Bakery Cafe is planning to open in Melrose, with a sign being up for the place at a storefront on Main Street in the downtown area. Based on the logo shown in the window, this is the same Colette that resides on Main Street in South Medford, moving into the former Italo space in the spring of 2020. Based on that location, the new store could feature pastries, baked goods, and desserts, all with French influences.

The address for Colette Bakery Cafe in Melrose is 465 Main Street, Melrose, MA, 02176. The website for the original location can be found at https://colettebakery.com/

[July 22 update: A new message from Richard Auffrey indicates that Colette Bakery Cafe is now open in Melrose.]

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La Bottega May Be Opening in the T&B Pizza/Turenne Space in Somerville's Union Square

It looks like a pop-up known in part for its gelato may be opening a brick-and-mortar pizza and gelato spot in Somerville, and it would apparently be moving into a space that had been home to combination pizzeria/French bakery-cafe.

According to a source, it appears that La Bottega is planning to open in Union Square in the T&B Pizza/Turenne space on Washington Street, with a page within the city's website seeming to confirm this, indicating that the address given for the new place is the same as that of T&B Pizza/Turenne. An Instagram page for La Bottega mentions gelato, pastry, and pizza while also linking to a fundraising campaign for the business.

T&B Pizza first opened in the summer of summer of 2019, with Turenne debuting within the space in the fall of 2020.

The address for the proposed location of La Bottega is 251 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143, while its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/labottega.boston/

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Heady Topper and Focal Banger Have Made Their Way Back into the Greater Boston Area

photo of Heady Topper and Focal Banger beers from Thistle and Shamrock, Cambridge, MA.

Back during the early days of the pandemic, a couple of Vermont beers with cult-like followings suddenly became available in the local area, only to disappear as quickly as they came. Now beer lovers in the Boston area have another chance to get them, though it could be short-lived once again.

A check on a handful of beer and wine shops in the region indicates that Heady Topper and Focal Banger are available once again, including in Boston, Arlington, Needham, Woburn, Melrose, and other cities and towns locally, and it appears that some restaurants and bars may be offering them as well. The Alchemist brewery's Facebook page--which mentioned back in the spring of 2020 that Heady and Focal would be available in Massachusetts for awhile--has not posted anything about the beers being back this time around, but they are indeed here again, though a person at one beer shop tells us that this may be a "one-time deal."

The Alchemist, which is located in Waterbury and Stowe, VT, is known in part for its award-winning Heady Topper double IPA and Focal Banger IPA.

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Season to Taste Restaurant in North Cambridge Plans to Move to Mix-It Restaurant Space

A Cambridge dining spot that is part of a catering space may be moving to a bigger space down the road, replacing another eatery.

According to an article from Cambridge Day, Season to Taste restaurant on Mass. Ave. in North Cambridge is looking to move to the space on Mass. Ave. just south of Porter Square that is currently home to Mix-It Restaurant, with the move possibly more than tripling its capacity from 20 to 70 seats. The post mentions that if approved, the Season to Taste office in the current space would close but the catering license would remain in place for "drop-off catering," while the current dining room may see a new concept that would reportedly be more casual than Season To Taste restaurant's farm-to-table concept. If all goes well, the new location could be opening around Labor Day in early September.

Mix-It Restaurant, which opened approximately eight years ago, is known for its Asian fusion fare.

The current address for Season to Taste restaurant is 2447 Massachusetts Avenue while its new address would be 1678 Massachusetts Ave. The website for Season to Taste restaurant is at https://seasoncambridge.com/

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Maverick's in East Boston Has Closed; Maverick House Tavern Appears to Be Replacing It

A restaurant and bar in East Boston has shut down for good and is apparently being replaced by another spot, though there appears to have been a conflict that resulted in the change.

According to a source, Maverick's at Maverick Marketplace is no longer in business, with a check on its website saying "unfortunately, we are closed permanently" while also stating "Please be aware: We have no affiliation with 'Maverick House Tavern'" and ending with "It's been a wild ride, Eastie. We love you." The Facebook page for Maverick's appears to have been taken over by the aforementioned Maverick House Tavern while another Facebook page called "The Real Maverick's" shows many of the same posts from 2020 and earlier which can also still be seen on the Maverick House Tavern page. Our source mentions that the Instagram page for Maverick's goes into detail about a dispute with the landlord and that they have decided to move on and say goodbye to Maverick's, with a post discussing the closure being here.

The address for Maverick's (and what will apparently be Maverick House Tavern) is 154 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website is at https://www.mavericksboston.com/

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Birds of Paradise Plans to Open in Brighton

One of the region's best-known mixologists will be opening a cocktail lounge at a new open-air marketplace in Brighton.

The Boston Globe is reporting that Ran Duan (Baldwin Bar, Blossom Bar, Ivory Pearl) and his team are planning to open Birds of Paradise at the Charles River Speedway, with the upcoming spot having a "Pan Am vacation vibe" in which its drinks menu will be based on plane tickets between two locations (for instance, from Brazil to Japan). The place will have seating for 45 inside and another 12-15 on an outdoor patio (pending final construction), and it will be located in the old MDC police jail in the basement while the patio will be on the lower level.

If all goes as planned, Birds of Paradise could open sometime this summer.

The address for the upcoming Birds of Paradise is 525 Western Ave, Brighton MA, 02135. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/birds.of.paradise.bar/

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

B&B Fish in Marblehead Has Closed Down

It looks like a seafood spot on the North Shore with a celebrity chef behind it has shut its doors.

According to a couple of sources, including one within the restaurant/hospitality business, B&B Fish in Marblehead is no longer in business, with one source saying that the Buttermilk & Bourbon Group told them that the Pleasant Street place "will not reopen" while the other source says that owner Jason Santos is going to "focus his time and energy" on his other restaurants, including Buttermilk & Bourbon, Citrus & Salt, and Nash Bar & Stage in Boston and a second location of Buttermilk & Bourbon in Watertown.

B&B Fish first opened in the fall of 2020, offering New England seafood with Southern influences.

The address for B&B Fish was 195 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945.

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Bubbakoo's Burritos Is Opening in Allston

A growing New Jersey-based chain of burrito spots is planning to open its first Massachusetts location in Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Bubbakoo's Burritos is going to be opening in Allston, moving into a space within a new apartment complex at the corner of Brighton Avenue and Linden Street. The business got its start in Point Pleasant in 2008 and has locations that are either open or on their way in 17 states, including ones coming to Connecticut and New Hampshire.

A licensing board voting agenda page within the City of Boston website states that the address for Bubbakoo's Burritos is 89 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the company is at https://www.bubbakoos.com/

[September 9 update: An article from boston.com indicates that Bubbakoo's Burritos is now open in Allston.]

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Josephine Plans to Open Within Cambria Hotel in Somerville

A new restaurant is planning to open in a brand new hotel in Somerville, and a well-known local name appears to be involved.

According to a tweet from @geoffjentry, Josephine is looking to open within Cambria Hotel on Somerville Avenue, with a licensing commission page within the city's website showing that the manager listed is Michael Scelfo (Alden & Harlow, Longfellow Bar, Waypoint). In addition, the parent company shown in the page is HK Food Group, which indicates that local restaurateur Brian Lesser might be behind the place as well, though this has not been confirmed as of yet, and very little additional information on the restaurant has been given, so keep checking back for updates.

The address for the proposed Josephine would be 515 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143.

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Update: Oak + Rowan in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood Has Closed; Fort Point Tavern May Replace It

[Ed note: This article was updated on April 20 to reflect new information given on the restaurant that could be moving into the space.]

An upscale Fort Point restaurant has shut down after being in business for a bit more than five years.

According to a message sent from local restaurant critic and food/drinks feature writer MC Slim JB, Oak + Rowan on A Street is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from owner Nancy Caswell saying the following:

It is with great sadness that I announce the sale of Oak and Rowan. We all mourn when we lose one of our favorite restaurants because they provide us with so much more than food. They also nourish our soul, and when they are gone, part of the soul of the neighborhoods in which they resided is gone as well....I want to thank every wonderful guest and employee for supporting us. We welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests and employed incredible people over these years. I am extremely humbled that so many embraced our restaurant and that this amazing community allowed us to grow and succeed for as long as we did.

In the post, Caswell wishes "new ownership the best of luck," which indicates that a new dining spot will open in the space, though no details have been given as of yet.

Nancy Caswell and the Caswell Restaurant Group are also behind Brine in Newburyport.

The address for the now-closed Oak + Rowan was 321 A Street, Boston, MA, 02210.

(Ed note: This story was first reported by Eater Boston.)

[April 20 update: A licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website mentions that Fort Point Tavern plans to open in the former Oak + Rowan space, with the manager listed being William Falaro of the Broadway Restaurant Group (Lincoln Tavern, Loco Taqueria, Capo, Fat Baby, Hunter's Kitchen). The hearing notice also seems to hint that a second restaurant--or restaurant space--may be part of the plans as well, though more should be known on April 27 when the hearing is slated to take place.]

[May 11 update: A tweet from @FortPointer indicates that plans for Fort Point Tavern to open in the former Oak + Rowan space may have fallen through, at least for now, as a page from @FPNA_Boston says that it was "withdrawn for consideration."]

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Naksan BBQ Opens in Allston-Brighton

A new Korean restaurant has opened on the Allston-Brighton line.

According to a source (Sarah Wu), Naksan BBQ is now open on Commonwealth Avenue, taking over the space where Ittoku had been before closing down and moving to Cambridge's Porter Square area. The new dining spot offers a variety of beef and pork items along with noodle dishes, and it also serves beer and wine.

The address for Naksan BBQ is 1414 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston-Brighton, MA, 02135. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/naksan_official/

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The Old Havana Restaurant in Jamaica Plain Has Closed

One of Boston's relatively few Cuban restaurants has shut down.

According to an article from the Jamaica Plain News, The Old Havana Restaurant on Centre Street is no longer in business, as its lease was not renewed and it has no plans to reopen in another location. The dining spot first opened in the early part of 2014, replacing Tacos El Charro which had been in the space for approximately 30 years.

The Old Havana Restaurant was one of a handful of Cuban eateries in and around Boston, including the nearby El Oriental De Cuba and Miami Restaurant, the latter of which offers a mix of Cuban and Dominican fare.

The address for the now closed Old Havana Restaurant was 349 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130.

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Shasa Cafe Is Opening in the Former Rigoletto Ristorante Space in Boston's North End

A brand new cafe is opening in the North End of Boston, and it is replacing a restaurant that had been in the space for approximately seven years.

According to a message sent by Adam Castiglioni of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog, Shasa Cafe is opening on Salem Street, taking over the former Rigoletto Ristorante space across from Cooper Street. A LinkedIn page indicates that Marie-France Muyumba is apparently behind the new spot, and that it appears to be a French-Congolese fusion cafe that offers breakfast and brunch options.

Rigoletto Ristorante first opened in the summer of 2015, moving into the old Sapori di Napoli/Cafe Napoli space.

The address for Shasa Cafe is 115 Salem Street, Boston, MA, 02113.

[August 1 update: A tweet from Adam Castiglioni indicates that Shasa Cafe is now open.]

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

B3 Restaurant & Bar Opens in Kingston

A new dining and drinking spot has come to a South Shore development, and the people behind it run several other places south of Boston.

According to a source, B3 Restaurant & Bar is now open in Kingston, moving into a space within the Kingston Collection. We have been told that the new spot has a connection to 3 Brothers Bar & Grill in Hanover along with locations of Brothers Roast Beef in Abington, Brookline, Dedham, Kingston, Malden, Quincy, and Weymouth, and that its menu includes such items as steaks, pizza, burgers, short ribs, seafood risotto, steak tips, fish and chips, shrimp scampi, lamb lollipops, and more.

The address for B3 Restaurant & Bar is 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA, 02364. Its website can be found at https://b3restaurantandbar.com/

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The Breakfast Club Is Being Reborn in Malden, Replacing the Doo Wop Diner

Earlier this year, it was reported that an old-fashioned diner in Allston was closing but the plan was to return to a new location. Now we have confirmed where it is reopening.

An Instagram post from the place confirms what we had been told earlier by someone in the restaurant industry, that The Breakfast Club is opening back up in a new space in Malden, with the Main Street address indicating that it is replacing the Doo Wop Diner just south of Route 60 and the downtown area. (This has been confirmed by Neighborhood View.) The Breakfast Club had previously mentioned on social media that while it was leaving its space on Western Avenue in Allston on January 31, it said that "This isn't goodbye, it's see you soon and we can't wait to share more about what is in store for The Breakfast Club in the near future."

The Breakfast Club first opened in Allston more than 20 years ago.

The address for the new location of The Breakfast Club is 269 Main Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

[Earlier Article]
The Breakfast Club in Allston Is Moving

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Da Vinci Ristorante Plans to Open in Waltham

It looks like the people behind a pair of MetroWest restaurants may be opening a new location of one of its dining spots a bit closer to Boston.

According to a source within the restaurant industry, Da Vinci Ristorante is planning to open in Waltham, with the address given within a legal notice that was sent to us indicating that it would be going into the Charcoal Guido's space on Moody Street. Based on the manager listed in the notice (Jaswant Singh), the proposed dining spot indeed has a connection to Da Vinci Bistro in Sudbury, along with Soul of India, which also resides in that town.

The address for the proposed location of Da Vinci Ristorante in Waltham (and Charcoal Guido's) is 482 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453. The website for Da Vinci Bistro in Sudbury can be found at http://www.davincibistro.com/

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The Beth Is Opening in the Former Hingham Beer Works Space

A local restaurant group is opening a new spot on the South Shore, taking over the space where a waterside brewpub had been.

A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions (via an earlier article from the Hingham Anchor) that The Briar Group is opening a restaurant/bar in the old Hingham Beer Works space this summer. The Briar Group is behind a number of Boston and Cambridge dining/drinking spots including City Bar, City Table, Gather, Glass House, The Harp, Hurricane's, MJ O'Connor's, Ned Devine's, and Solas along with Six String in Foxborough, and they just opened Broken Records Beer Hall at Boston Landing in Brighton as well.

Hingham Beer Works announced its closure in the summer of 2020, with all locations of Beer Works eventually shutting down.

The address for the new spot from The Briar Group is 18 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA, 02043. The website for the company can be found at https://www.thebriargroup.com/

[April 27 update: A series of posts within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com indicates that the new spot in Hingham from The Briar Group will be called The Beth, and it will be a casual restaurant and bar that has coastal New American cuisine with global influences, along with local beers and cocktails.]

[July 5 update: An Instagram post from the place indicates that The Beth is now open.]

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99 Restaurant & Pub in Saugus Is Closing

A local chain of family-friendly restaurants is closing one of its locations north of Boston.

A tweet posted by @angem25 yesterday mentioned that there had apparently been chatter about the 99 Restaurant & Pub in Saugus shutting down, with Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting replying in the Twitter thread that a call placed to the Route 1 spot confirms that Saturday appears to be its last night in operation. No reason has been given for its closure, nor is it known what might take over the space; as soon as we hear more, we will post an update here.

A new location of the 99 Restaurant & Pub is (as mentioned here earlier) getting ready to open not too far away from the Saugus location, with that one coming to Route 114 in Middleton.

The address for the 99 Restaurant & Pub in Saugus is 181 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906. The website for the chain is at https://www.99restaurants.com/

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Farmacia Is Opening within Ciao Roma in Boston's North End

A brand new cocktail bar is on its way to the North End, opening within an existing restaurant.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, Farmacia is planning to open in a part of the Ciao Roma space at 5 North Square, with a bostonchefs.com article saying that it will be an "apothecary-inspired cocktail bar" with nine seats. The post goes on to say that creator Phillip Rolfe (Parla, Wink & Nod) will offer drink flights on the menu while patrons can also go"off-book" with drinks, while food offerings will include options such as house-made pickles, dips, roasted nuts, and gelato. If all goes as planned, Farmacia will open on April 22.

Ciao Roma is part of the All Day Hospitality Group, which also operates Bodega Canal, Tony & Elaine's and Ward 8.

The website for Farmacia can be found at https://www.farmacianorthend.com/

[April 26 update: Boston Magazine states that Farmacia is now open.]

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Mario's Pizzeria in Roxbury Has Closed

A pizzeria that was known for its New York-style pizza with Portuguese influences has closed down.

A message sent from Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub mentions that Mario's Pizzeria in Roxbury has shut its doors permanently, with a Facebook post from the Humboldt Avenue spot saying the following:

This has been a tough decision to make given the amazing support from the community over the past 3.5 years. We are so very grateful and will miss all our loyal customers. We are selling to another local pizza shop operator so there is more to come from 197 Humboldt. We hope you can show them the love you have given us. Owning a small business is never easy and it's the customers who make the work worth it.

Mario's first opened in July of 2018. offering pizza with toppings that included ground chourico, kalamata olives, anchovies, marinated artichokes, shrimp, prosciutto, and burrata, while also serving salted cod croquettes, fried turnovers, a haddock dinner, and more.

The address for Mario's Pizzeria was 197 Humboldt Avenue, Roxbury, MA, 02121.

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Si Cara Is Opening in Cambridge's Central Square

A brand new pizza and wine bar is on its way to Cambridge.

According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site, Si Cara is planning to open this summer in Central Square, with an earlier Boston Magazine article mentioning that Michael Lombardi (SRV in Boston's South End) is behind the place which will be moving into the Market Central development on Mass. Ave. The article says that the upcoming spot will feature canotto-style pie, which is a Neapolitan pizza with an airy crust, while the space will include seating for 55 indoors along with a patio that has 30 additional seats

The address for Si Cara is 425 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website is at https://www.sicarapizza.com/

[August 22 update: Boston Magazine states that Si Cara is now open.]

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Monday, April 11, 2022

The Fishmonger in Cambridge's Huron Village Has Closed

It looks like a decades-old seafood market in Cambridge has shut down permanently.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston indicates that The Fishmonger in the city's Huron Village neighborhood is no longer in business, with a Google search on the Huron Avenue shop seeming to confirm this. The fish market, which had been located next to the old Formaggio space (Formaggio moved to a new space on Huron Avenue last year), offered a variety of fresh seafood along with takeout/prepared items such as chowders, salads, and fish cakes.

The Fishmonger first opened back in the late 1970s.

The address for The Fishmonger was 252 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

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Victory Grille in Dedham Has Closed

A suburban sports bar that had an ownership connection to a nearby diner has closed down.

According to multiple sources, Victory Grille in Dedham is no longer in business, with a message from The 50's Diner on Legacy Boulevard confirming that the Elm Street spot has indeed shut its doors permanently. Victory Grille first opened in early 2016, calling itself at the time the "best sports bar in Dedham"; the dining and drinking spot was known in part for its live music while also offering such food items as wings, chili, pretzels, calamari, steak tips, macaroni and cheese, burgers, reubens, fish tacos, and more.

The address for the now-closed Victory Grille was 233 Elm Street, Dedham, MA, 02026.

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A Cat Cafe May Be Coming to Beacon Hill

Several years ago, the city of Boston saw its very first cat cafe debut, though it shut down permanently after a couple of years in business. Now it looks like another cat cafe may be on its way, with this one coming to another part of the city.

According to a message sent from local writer Megan Johnson, signs have been posted at a storefront in Beacon Hill saying that "A Sanctuary Cafe" with "coffee, books & cats" is on its way to Charles Street, with a second sign describing what exactly a cat cafe is. Based on the picture sent to us, it appears that the cat cafe might be moving into a building across from The Sevens, between Pinckney Street and Mt. Vernon Street, and the first sign mentions that the place plans to open sometime this summer.

PURR Cat Cafe, which opened on Chestnut Hill Avenue in Brighton in 2017, was a place where people could hang out with adoptable shelter cats while bringing in food or beverages; the cafe shut down in late 2019.

[October 12 update: A Beacon Hill Times article mentions that Beacon Hill resident and prospective cat cafe owner Brittany Baker talked about the cafe in a virtual abutters meeting in late September, saying that the two-story business at 80 Charles Street would include a cafe, bookstore, and an upper and lower "cat lounge" in a space that had formerly been home to a bank. Baker states that the bookstore and cafe would be free to enter and separate from the areas with cats, while the cat lounge would have 10 "resident cats" and require reservations with an hourly rate--and it wouldn't offer pet adoptions or allow customers to bring their own pets. (Thanks to Universal Hub for bringing this to our attention.)]

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Friday, April 08, 2022

Thonglor to Open in Former Twelve Hours Space in Brighton's Oak Square

It looks like a new Thai restaurant is on its way to Brighton, moving into the space where an Asian fusion spot had been.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Thonglor is planning to open in Oak Square, taking over the former Twelve Hours space on Washington Street. A voting hearing agenda page within the City of Boston website mentions that the upcoming eatery would have 38 seats and that it hopes to be open for lunch and dinner, with the parent company being Yak Thai, Inc. and the manager listed being Piyapong Wongla.

Twelve Hours, which closed earlier this year, offered dishes with Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese influences.

The address for the upcoming Thonglor in Oak Square is 559 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135.

[Earlier Article]
Twelve Hours in Brighton's Oak Square Neighborhood Has Closed

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Thursday, April 07, 2022

Carrot Flower in Jamaica Plain Is Closing

A plant-based cafe and juice bar in Jamaica Plain is shutting down.

According to a message from Adam of Universal Hub, Carrot Flower on Centre Street is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from owner Audrey White and the team saying the following:

Dear Friends, I'm writing with great sadness to announce that Carrot Flower will be closing permanently on May 23. Our lease is ending, and we've made the incredibly difficult decision not to renew. There are many reasons why we're closing, but it boils down to the fact that we haven't found a way to be profitable after four years. This might surprise some of you since we're busier than ever and people love our food. Unfortunately, being busy and popular does not always lead to profitability, especially in the food service industry....I will truly miss our many regulars who visit us daily and whom I've come to consider friends. I'll still be in JP and hope to see you around.

Carrot Flower is known in part for its smoothies, juices, soups, salads, wraps, and bowls.

The address for Carrot Flower is 703 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. Its website can be found at https://www.carrotflowerjp.com/

[June 1 update: A post on its Facebook page confirms that Carrot Flower is now closed.]

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