Boston Restaurant Talk: January 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025

Love Dog Is Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in Everett

A Brazilian hot dog truck just north of Boston that is known for its late-night snacks is opening a brick-and-mortar space next door.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Love Dog is opening in the former Kien Giang space in Everett, which is adjacent to its "party truck" that sits in the parking lot of Parkway Cycle on Revere Beach Parkway. Based on its food truck menu, expect to see a mix of traditional and pressed hot dogs, while its sign out front also mentions that it will also offer burgers, sandwiches fries, and more.

The address for the brick-and-mortar version of Love Dog is 1871 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett, MA, 02149.

[April 28 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the brick-and-mortar version of Love Dog is now open.]

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Cava Is Opening in Chelmsford

A growing Washington, D.C.-based group of fast-casual Mediterranean spots is going to be opening another location in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster (Aron Levy) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Cava is planning to open in Chelmsford, moving into a space on Drum Hill Road just off Route 3. Once it opens, the new location will join another north of Boston in North Andover along with others locally in Boston, Cambridge, Dedham, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, and Mansfield, and expect the restaurant to offer customizable bowls and pita pockets.

The address for the new location of Cava in Chelmsford is 40 Drum Hill Road, Chelmsford, MA, 01824. The website for all locations can be found at https://cava.com/

[February 21 update: According to a press release, Cava opens today in Chelmsford.]

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

FiDO Pizza to Open in Allston

The group behind several restaurants in the South End of Boston will be opening a pizza spot in Allston.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, FiDO Pizza is planning to open at the Allston Labworks campus on Western Avenue in Lower Allston, with the place being a casual neighborhood eatery that will offers New York-style pizza. Colin Lynch and the rest of the team behind Traveler Street Hospitality (Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, No Relation, Black Lamb) are behind the upcoming spot, which will be open for lunch and dinner and will have both sit-down dining and takeout--and it plans to have a full liquor license. If all goes well, FiDO Pizza will open sometime this summer.

The website for FiDO Pizza is at https://www.fidopizza.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/fidopizzaboston/

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LPM Restaurant & Bar to Expand to Boston

It looks like a group of high-end French Riviera-inspired restaurants will be expanding to the local area.

According to a PR Newswire press release, LPM Restaurant & Bar is planning to open a location in Boston, while another is slated to come to New York as well. These will be the third and fourth locations in the United States, joining others in Miami and Las Vegas as well as others in London (where it was founded in 2007), Dubai, Mykonos, and Hong Kong. Expect to see French Mediterranean cuisine at the Boston location of LPM Restaurant & Bar when it debuts, with their other locations offering such options as tapenade, caviar, burrata, ratatouille, prawns, carpaccio, escargot, risotto, duck confit, grilled branzino, rack of lamb, apple tart, and sorbet.

The website for LPM Restaurant & Bar can be found at https://lpmrestaurants.com/

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Mimi's Chūka Diner Has Its Grand Opening at Aeronaut Foods Hub at Somernova in Somerville

A new restaurant has officially opened within a building that houses a brewery.

According to a press release, Mimi's Chūka Diner is having its grand opening today at Aeronaut Foods Hub at Somernova in Somerville, with the place bringing "Japanese-adapted Chinese cuisine...blended with the American diner concept" to the Tyler Street space. The new spot offers such options as a matzo ball wonton soup, handmade gyoza, burgers with yaki-bbq sauce, ebi chili (chili shrimp), and more.

The Somernova campus is home to Aeronaut Brewing and a number of other businesses and organizations, while the Aeronaut Foods Hub includes such spots as Carolicious Venezeulan Food and Somerville Chocolate.

The website for Mimi's Chūka Diner is at https://mimischukadiner.com/

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The Gallows Is Making Plans to Return

It looks like a popular Boston gastropub that closed down a few years ago may be coming back.

According to an Instagram story from owner Rebecca Roth Gullo, The Gallows is planning to be reborn possibly sometime next year, with the Instagram page itself also stating this, saying "2026-rise from the phoenix? We miss you all." It isn't yet known where The Gallows might reopen (its old home on Washington Street in the South End was demolished to make way for new development), so stay tuned for updates.

Rebecca Roth Gullo first opened The Gallows in 2010, offering comfort food along with an array of beer, wine, and cocktails; her Gallows Group is also behind Blackbird Doughnuts, Banyan Bar & Refuge, and Sally's Sandwiches.

The Instagram page for The Gallows can be found at https://www.instagram.com/thegallowsboston/

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Madeleine's Candy Shop Is Opening in Boston's South End

A brand new candy shop is getting ready to open in Boston.

According to its website, Madeleine's Candy Shop is slated to open in the South End on Saturday, February 1, moving into a space on Clarendon Street near the Appleton Street intersection. A note on its site says the following about how the idea for the store came to be:

Simply put, Madeleine's Candy Shop was concocted out of sugar cravings. After working her day job in clinical research, Founder & Candy Enthusiast—Madeleine Brason—often struggled to satisfy her late night sweet tooth, (sometimes settling for a sad handful of chocolate chips…). And so, powered by caffeine and "girl math," she threw caution to the wind and ditched her Health Science degrees for a life of candies & chocolates. A quarter-life-crisis never tasted so sweet.

Madeleine's will be offering domestic and global treats in bulk and pre-packaged, and it will also sell gluten-friendly and low-glycemic options.

The address for Madeleine's Candy Shop is 47 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Its website can be found at https://www.madeleinescandyshop.com/

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Krispy Krunchy Chicken to Open in the North Cambridge/Alewife Area, Will Apparently Be Selling Prince Pizza

A chain of chicken places typically found in gas stations and convenience stores will be opening a standalone shop in Cambridge, and it looks like it will be selling pizza from a popular North Shore restaurant as well.

According to a couple of sources, Krispy Krunchy Chicken is opening in the North Cambridge/Alewife section of the city, with an earlier Cambridge Day article mentioning that it will take over the space on Rindge Avenue where Ferro's Laundrytown had been (and next door to Ferro's Foodtown). Both sources say that the upcoming eatery will sell "take 'n bake" pizza from Prince Pizzeria in Saugus, while Cambridge Day states that Krispy Krunchy will also offer such items as fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and honey biscuits.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken was established in Louisiana in 1989, while Prince Pizzeria (whose "take 'n bake" pizza can be found in a number of stores locally) dates back to 1961.

The address for the upcoming Krispy Krunchy Chicken is 336 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. The website for the business is at https://www.krispykrunchy.com/

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Smashed Up by Boston Burger Company Is Opening within Union Square Donuts in Brookline

The people behind a local group of burger restaurants will be bringing a new concept to Brookline, and it will reside inside a location of a local group of donut shops.

According to various social media posts from the business, Boston Burger Company is planning to open Smashed Up within Union Square Donuts in Brookline, with the posts indicating that the new concept will sell single, double, and triple smash burgers along with chicken sandwiches, tenders, and fries. An opening date has not been given as of yet for Smashed Up by Boston Burger Company, just that a grand opening will be announced soon.

Locations of Boston Burger Company can be found in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Salem, while locations of Union Square Donuts can be found in Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville.

[March 24 update: According to its Instagram page, Boston Burger Company is now open within the Brookline location of Union Square Donuts, and the two businesses are featuring a collaboration--a smash burger (single, double, or triple) on a maple bacon donut.]

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Fish Taco in Boston's North End Has Apparently Closed

A North End seafood spot that debuted last spring appears to have shut down.

According to a source, Fish Taco on Hanover Street is locked up and dark with its windows being papered over, while a check on its website indicates that it is down while phone calls have gone directly to voicemail. Fish Taco, which first opened in April of 2024 and focused mainly on street tacos for takeout, had previously been a popup and was a venture from the Love Art team, which includes Love Art Sushi and Poke by Love Art.

The address for Fish Taco was 227 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, 02113.

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HeyTea Opens in Allston

A chain of cheese tea shops with roots in China has expanded to a Boston neighborhood.

According to an Instagram post from the business along with a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, HeyTea has opened in Allston, moving into a space on Harvard Street. The new shop joins several others in New York and along the West Coast, and as reported here earlier, another shop may be coming to Newbury Street in the Back Bay as well.

The new location of HeyTea offers such options as fruit tea and milk tea, with the teas being topped with a thick cheesy foam.

The address for the new location of HeyTea in Allston is 162 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.heytea.com/

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Monday, January 27, 2025

Sora Sushi & Seafood Buffet Is Opening in the Former Minado Restaurant Space in Natick

Several months ago, it was reported that a popular buffet spot west of Boston has shut down, and now we have learned that a new buffet place is moving in.

According to Kiat Cormier who posted on the ChewOnThis Facebook group page, Sora Sushi & Seafood is looking to open in Natick, taking over the former Minado Restaurant space on Route 9. A What Now Boston article mentions that the new eatery hopes to open around the end of February and in addition to sushi and seafood dishes, it will also offer such options as Chinese entrees, Korean barbecue items, and desserts.

Minado closed in September of 2024 after being in business for 21 years.

The address for Sora Sushi & Seafood is 1282 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760.

[April 21 update: According to a source (Gary Goldblatt) and an Instagram post from the place, Sora Sushi & Seafood is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Minado Restaurant in Natick Has Closed

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Bun's House Opens in the Former Chilli Garden Space in Medford

Last month it was reported that a Chinese restaurant that focused on Sichuan fare closed down after more than 20 years in business, and now we have learned that another dining spot featuring Sichuan fare has moved into its space.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Bun's House is now open in Medford, taking over the former Chilli Garden space on Riverside Avenue in Medford Square. This appears to be a move for Bun's House, as their location on Ferry Street in Everett is shuttered while the website only shows the Medford location, whose menu shows such items as sauerkraut and pork soup, dan dan noodle, dumplings with chili sauce, pepper wonton, shrimp fried rice, roast fish, cumin lamb, shredded chicken with garlic sauce, spicy pork ribs, dry pot bullfrog, vinegar shredded potatoes, and sweet duck.

Chilli Garden first opened its doors back in 2003.

The address for Bun's House is 41 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155. Its website can be found at https://www.bunshousemedford.com/

[Earlier Article]
Chilli Garden in Medford Square Has Closed

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending January 26, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between January 20, 2025, and January 26, 2025.

Café Saint Germain to Replace PRB Boulangerie in Somerville
A new French dining spot is replacing a French bakery that is under the same ownership.
Full Story

Fogo de Chao Churrascaria to Open at the Northshore Mall in Peabody
A chain of high-end Brazilian steakhouses with two locations in the Greater Boston area will be opening a third--and this will be its second suburban location.
Full Story

Revival Cafe + Kitchen Opens in Fort Point
The people behind a growing local group of cafes have opened a new location by the Boston waterfront.
Full Story

Beantown Kebab in Boston's Financial District Has Apparently Closed
It looks like a dining spot in the heart of Boston that was a popular place for takeout has shut down.
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The Hollows to Open in the Former Rudy's Cafe Space in Somerville's Teele Square
A new restaurant is replacing a decades-old Tex-Mex spot that recently closed.
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Friday, January 24, 2025

Keshar Indian Bistro to Open in the Former Kouzina Estiatorio Space in Dedham

A new Indian restaurant is on its way to the southwest suburbs of Boston, and it has a connection to a dining spot on Cape Cod.

According to a post on the Dedham Square Circle Facebook group page, Keshar Indian Bistro is planning to open in Dedham, moving into the space on High Street where Kouzina Estiatorio had been. A check on the website for Keshar Indian Restaurant in West Yarmouth shows that the two have an ownership connection, as the upcoming Dedham location is shown on the site. It appears that if all goes well, Keshar Indian Bistro could be opening sometime in February.

Kouzina Estiatorio closed down early last year after 16 years in business.

The address for the upcoming Keshar Indian Restaurant is 557 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. The website for both locations of Keshar is at https://kesharindianbistro.com/

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Ena's Bar and Lounge Opens in the Former Maggy's Lounge Space in Quincy

A new dining and drinking spot has come to Quincy, and it replaces a restaurant and bar that closed at the beginning of the pandemic.

According to a source, Ena's Bar and Lounge is now open on Washington Street in Quincy Point, taking over the space where Maggy's Lounge had been. The website for the new place says that it is "a culinary gem specializing in authentic Vietnamese and global cuisine" while also mentioning that it is "a place to socialize and enjoy a variety of drinks and entertainment." The menu for Ena's includes such items as wings, oysters, egg rolls, grilled squid, shrimp papaya salad, sea conch salad, garlic fried rice and roti quail, glazed salmon, and shaking beef with vegetables.

Maggy's Lounge first opened in 2013, taking over the space where My House had once been.

The address for Ena's Bar and Lounge is 609 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169. Its website can be found at https://enaslounge.com/

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Café Saint Germain Is Replacing PRB Boulangerie in Somerville

A new French dining spot is on its way to Somerville, replacing a French bakery that is under the same ownership.

The Boston Globe is reporting that Café Saint Germain is going to be opening on Beacon Street, taking over the PRB Boulangerie space, and owner owner Loic Le Garrec indicates that the change in concept is being made because another PRB Boulangerie is located not too far away in the Kendall Square section of Cambridge. Once it opens (slated for January 30), the new eatery will be open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, and it will also have a full liquor license.

In addition to the upcoming Café Saint Germain and Kendall's PRB Boulangerie, Loic Le Garrec also runs Batifol in Kendall Square, another PRB Boulangerie in Boston's South End, and Petit Robert Bistro, also in the South End. (He was also behind the recently-closed Marseille in the South End as well.)

The address for the upcoming Café Saint Germain is 118 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website is at https://www.cafesaintgermain.com/

[February 3 update: A check on its website indicates that Café Saint Germain is now open.]

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Fogo de Chao Churrascaria to Open at the Northshore Mall in Peabody

A chain of high-end Brazilian steakhouses with two locations in the Greater Boston area will be opening a third--and this will be its second suburban location.

According to an article from Mass Live (via a press release from globenewswire.com), Fogo de Chao Churrascaria plans to open at the Northshore Mall in Peabody sometime this year, joining other locations in Copley Square in Boston's Back Bay and at the Burlington Mall. Based on those and other locations of the chain, expect to see a variety of roasted meats as well as shareable plates, seafood, South American wines, cocktails, and more at the new outlet, which will include a large dining area that is centered around an open churrasco grill.

Fogo de Chao first started out in Brazil more than 40 years ago; its website can be found at https://fogodechao.com/

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Revival Cafe + Kitchen Opens in Boston's Fort Point

Early last year, it was reported that the people behind a growing local group of cafes would be opening a new location in South Boston, and it appears that the newest outlet that just opened is the one that they had been referring to.

According to an X post from @tom_ready, Revival Cafe + Kitchen is now open in the Fort Point neighborhood of Boston, moving into a space on the ground floor of the Lily building on Necco Street. The new shop joins others in downtown Boston, Cambridge's Alewife area, Somerville's Davis Square, Watertown, and Lexington, and Steve "Nookie" Postal and Liza Shirazi are behind all of the locations.

The address for the new location of Revival Cafe + Kitchen in Fort Point is 15 Necco Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for all outlets is at https://www.revivalcafeandkitchen.com/

[Earlier Article]
Revival Cafe + Kitchen to Open in South Boston

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Petrova Chocolates Plans to Open Shop in Boston's North End

The person behind a chocolate shop in East Boston will be opening a new store in the North End.

According to a source, Petrova Chocolates is planning to open on Salem Street this spring, with an Instagram post from owner Betty Petrova saying the following:

This moment feels like closing a full circle for me as a small business owner. Some of you might remember those pandemic pick-ups from my tiny spot in the North End. Back then, I was working out of a small brick apartment, crafting just 3-4 molds of chocolate at a time in my kitchen. Now, we're returning to where it all started, but with a little more space—and quite a bit more than 3 molds per round!...Our new boutique will be a space filled with handcrafted chocolates and we're excited to introduce a carefully curated selection of Eastern European natural wines to pair with them.

Betty Petrova, who first established Petrova Chocolates in the summer of 2020, opened her store on Border Street in the fall of 2023.

It appears that the address for the North End location of Petrova Chocolates is 61 Salem Street; the website for business can be found at https://www.petrovachocolates.com/

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Beantown Kebab in Boston's Financial District Has Apparently Closed

It looks like a dining spot in the heart of Boston that was a popular place for takeout has shut down.

According to an X post from @rousee, Beantown Kebab appears to have closed, as the Liberty Square eatery has been locked up and dark for awhile, with a photo showing that it also looks like it has been at least partially cleared out, and phone calls don't go through and indicate that the mailbox is full. Beantown Kebab was known for its Turkish and Mediterranean fare, including such options as hummus, tabouleh, falafel, spinach pie, kofte wraps, lamb chop bowls, chicken doner kebab, shish kebab, baklava, and rice pudding.

The address for Beantown Kebab was 7 Liberty Square, Boston, MA, 02109.

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Los Chamos Venezuelan Cuisine in Lynn Has Closed

A South American restaurant north of Boston has shut down.

According to a source (Geoff Wong), Los Chamos Venezuelan Cuisine has closed its doors, with an Instagram post from the Union Street eatery saying the following:

Dear valued customers, After almost 9 wonderful years, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and patronage at our restaurant. It's with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of our establishment. Thank you for being a part of our journey, savoring meals, and creating cherished memories with us. Your loyalty has been the heartbeat of our restaurant, and we're truly grateful. While this chapter is coming to a close, the memories and connections made will forever be a part of our story. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you. Wishing you all the best, and thank you for making these years truly special. Warm regards, Los chamos team.

Los Chamos was known for such items as arepas, empanadas, tostadas, plantain sandwiches, tequeños, and more.

The address for Los Chamos Venezuelan Cuisine was 227 Union Street, Lynn, MA, 01902.

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List of 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists in the Greater Boston Area

The James Beard Foundation has begun the process of awarding the best restaurants, bars, chefs, and others in the food industry, and the Greater Boston area is well represented. Among the list of semifinalists for 2025 are the following:

-- Outstanding Restaurateur: Chef Douglass Williams of MIDA (various locations)

-- Outstanding Chef: Cassie Piuma of Sarma in Somerville

-- Best New Restaurant: Somaek, Boston (Downtown Crossing)

-- Best New Bar: Equal Measure in Boston's Fenway; Merai in Brookline

-- Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service: Alyssa Mikiko DiPasquale of Koji Club in Brighton

-- Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service: Oscar Simoza of Wig Shop in Boston's Downtown Crossing

-- Best Chef: Northeast: John DaSilva of Chickadee in Boston's Seaport District; Conor Dennehy of Tallula in Cambridge; Valentine Howell of Black Cat in Jamaica Plain; Kwasi Kwaa of Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester; Erin Miller of Urban Hearth in Cambridge; Rachel Miller of Nightshade Noodle Bar in Lynn; Michael Serpa of Select Oyster Bar and Little Whale Oyster Bar in Boston's Back Bay.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Pavement Coffeehouse to Open in the Former Dudley Cafe Space in Cambridge

Last fall, it was reported that the Cambridge location of a pair of cafes had shut down, and now we have learned that a local group of coffee places plan to expand into the space.

According to a Bluesky post from troysch1.bsky.social, Pavement Coffeehouse is planning to open in the former Dudley Cafe space on Massachusetts Avenue between Porter Square and Harvard Square, with a sign out front saying "coming this winter." Once it opens, the new location of Pavement will join eight others in Boston and Cambridge, while the location of Dudley Cafe in Roxbury's Nubian Square remains in operation.

The address for the upcoming location of Pavement Coffeehouse in Cambridge is 1663 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for all locations is at https://pavementcoffeehouse.com/

[Earlier Article]
Dudley Cafe in Cambridge Has Closed

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Luna Mexican Cuisine Is Opening in the Former As Good As It Gets Cafe Space in Acton

A brand new Mexican restaurant is coming to the northwest suburbs of Boston, moving into the space where a location of a now-shuttered group of cafes has been.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Luna Mexican Cuisine is planning to open in Acton, taking over the former As Good As It Gets Cafe space at Nagog Park. An Acton Exchange article mentions that owners (and brothers) Adan and Julian Bracamontes are looking to "create an authentic Mexican atmosphere at Luna with a wide selection of native foods" while the article notes that their parents are behind dining spots in Marblehead and Northboro. If all goes as planned, Luna Mexican Cuisine could be opening this month.

The Acton location of As Good As It Gets Cafe closed in the spring of 2023, with the last of the cafes in Wilmington shutting down last summer (there had also been another in Norwood).

The address for Luna Mexican Cuisine is 20 Nagog Park, Acton, MA, 01720. Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/luna.mexicancuisine/

[May 2 update: According to its social media, Luna Mexican Cuisine is now open.]

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Fupo Cafe Opens in the Former Village Kitchen Space in Cambridge's Huron Village

Last month, it was reported that a neighborhood dining spot in Cambridge that focused on Italian and Mediterranean fare had closed its doors, and now we have learned that a new eatery has moved into the space.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston indicates that Fupo Cafe is now open in Huron Village, taking over the former Village Kitchen space on Huron Avenue. The menu for the new restaurant shows such items as flatbreads, grilled cheese, tuna sandwiches, tofu and roasted veggies, chicken and roasted veggies, garlic bread, coffee, and tea, and it appears that it is currently open for lunch, with dinner also offered Friday through Sunday.

Village Kitchen had been in the space for 23 years.

The address for Fupo Cafe is 359 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138. Its web page can be found at https://fupocafe.square.site/

[Earlier Article]
Village Kitchen in Cambridge's Huron Village Has Closed

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Washington No7 Public House Opens in Norwood

A new dining and drinking spot has come to the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to multiple sources, Washington No7 Public House is now open in Norwood, moving into the space on Railroad Avenue that had once been home to the Shamrock Pub. The menu for the new restaurant and bar includes such items as wings, tenders, mozzarella sticks, spinach and artichoke dip, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and wood-grilled pizza, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for Washington No7 Public House is 175 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/washington_no7/ while its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/people/Washington-No7/61568349640735/

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

The Hollows to Open in the Former Rudy's Cafe Space in Somerville's Teele Square

This past weekend, a decades-old Tex-Mex restaurant in Somerville closed its doors forever, and now we have learned that a new spot is moving into the space.

According to an article in The Boston Globe, The Hollows is planning to open in the former Rudy's Cafe space in Teele Square, with Charlie Redd of Dragon Pizza in Davis Square and business partners Doug Sherman and Bridget Zerner being behind it. Little information on the upcoming place has been given other than Redd telling the Globe that it will be a "neighborhood haunt" and that "I'm excited to get back into the approachability of craft cooking. We're not doing a lot of heavy construction. It's got great bones, and we're preserving a lot of the patina that's there, keeping the fireplace." It isn't known exactly when The Hollows might open, though the article says that the trio will take over the space sometime this spring.

Rudy's first opened in 1982, offering such options as nachos, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and chimichangas, and it was also known in part for its margaritas.

The address for The Hollows is 248 Holland Street, Somerville, MA, 02144.

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Rudy's Cafe in Somerville's Teele Square Is Closing

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Farine Bakery Is Opening in Marblehead

The people behind a local bakery business that focuses on French breadmaking will be opening their very own shop on the North Shore.

According to a source (via an Instagram post from All Marblehead), Kathy and Laurent Dedieu of Farine are planning to open a brick-and-mortar store in Marblehead, moving into the space on Washington Street in the Old Town historic district that had been home to Drink Station. Based on what the couple sells at farmers markets and other popups, expect to see a variety of breads and baked goods including ancient grain bread, French baguette, brioche, croissants, chocolate vienna bread, and more. (Their website mentions that Laurent is a certified professional boulanger in France.)

If all goes as planned, Farine Bakery could be opening this spring.

The address for the brick-and-mortar location of Farine Bakery is 146 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945. Its website can be found at https://farinebakery.com/

[April 25 update: According to its website, Farine Bakery is now open.]

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Monday, January 20, 2025

Restaurant News for the Week Ending January 19, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between January 13, 2024, and January 19, 2025.

Could Little Steve's Pizzeria Be Returning to Boston?
A decades-old pizza place could be coming back, apparently with a different owner.
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Bakey to Open in Cambridge's Kendall Square
A trio of bakeries with a well-known Israeli baker behind them will be joined by a fourth location next month.
Full Story

Bone & Bread Is Shutting Down Operations
The people behind a local food truck and a taproom kitchen are saying farewell to both.
Full Story

Stoked Pizza Company Opens in Cohasset
A pair of highly-rated pizza spots have been joined by a third location.
Full Story

The Regal Eagle Opens in Sharon
A new dining spot that focuses on bar food has opened in the southern suburbs of Boston.
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Friday, January 17, 2025

Ssaanjh Opens in Brookline

A brand new Indian restaurant has come to Brookline.

According to a press release, Ssaanjh is now open on Beacon Street, taking over the space by the St. Mary's Street MBTA stop that had once been home to O'Leary's Irish pub. The new dining spot, which is run by Manju Kaushal (who was born and raised in India), is an upscale restaurant that offers a mix of vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian dishes along with wine, cocktails, spirits, and mocktails, with the space having seating for 60 people.

The address for Ssaanjh is 1012 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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Little Steve's Pizzeria Is Returning to Boston

A few years ago, it was reported that a decades-old pizza place in Boston was closing, and now it is coming back, apparently with a different owner.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Little Steve's Pizzeria has applied for a common victualler license to operate at its former address on Boylston Street where the Back Bay and Fenway meet, with the notice saying that it will have seating for 43 and a seasonal patio, and the notice also lists Koushik Babu Koganti as the manager; this is presumably the same Koushik Koganti who is involved with such spots as Godavari, Boston Halal, Madras Dosa, and other businesses in the local area including the upcoming Don't Tell Aunty.

Little Steve's Pizzeria, which first opened in 1968, was looking to be replaced by another restaurant in 2021, but those plans apparently fell through at some point, while Universal Hub also mentions that a dispensary had been looking to open there as well and those plans never came to fruition, either.

The address for the Little Steve's space is 1114 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. Its website can be found at https://www.littlestevespizza.com/

[May 12 update: According to its website, Little Steve's Pizzeria is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
New Restaurant Plans to Replace Little Steve's Pizzeria in Boston's Back Bay/Fenway Area

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Sunnyside Cafe Opens at Hood Park in Charlestown

A new dining spot that features brunch all day has come to a mixed use development just north of downtown Boston.

According to a source, Sunnyside Cafe is now open in Charlestown, moving into a space at Hood Park where Naco Taqueria had been. The Caught in Charlestown website indicates that the new place offers such brunch items as pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelettes, hash and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, chicken and waffles, burgers, and more, along with beer, wine, and cocktails, with the website for the eatery saying that it is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The address for Sunnyside Cafe is 100 C Hood Park Drive, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Its website can be found at https://www.sunnysidecafectown.com/

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News Elsewhere: Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen in Providence Is Closing, Will Be Replaced by Wally's Wieners and Copper Club

A landmark Rhode Island restaurant that has been in operation for more than six decades is going away, and two new dining/drinking spots will be taking over the space.

According to an article in The Providence Journal, Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen in the Federal Hill section of Providence is planning to close down this weekend after 67 years in business, as the Atwells Avenue space has been purchased by the Heritage Restaurant Group of Newport. The hospitality group--which plans to preserve the historic character of the space--will open Wally's Wieners on the first floor, joining two other locations in Newport and featuring hot dogs and smash burgers, while a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge called Copper Club (which is also located in Newport) will open on the second floor, with both hoping to debut in March.

Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen first opened in 1956, featuring old-school Italian-American fare and attracting such well-known people as John F. Kennedy, Jackie Onassis, JFK Jr., and Buddy Cianci; in 2022, Sal Marzilli (whose father Joe founded the restaurant) said that he was looking to retire and put the restaurant up for sale.

The address for Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen (and the upcoming Wally's Wieners and Copper Club) is 120 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI, 02903.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Velvet Vine Cafe Opens in the Former Holy Grail Space in Acton

A new option for small bites and cocktails has come to the northwest suburbs of Boston, opening where a neighborhood pub had been.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Velvet Vine Cafe is now open in Acton, taking over the former Holy Grail space on Route 2A/119. The menu for the new spot includes such items as wings, mac and cheese bites, a cheese and charcuterie plate, stuffed mushrooms, martinis, margaritas, and old fashioneds, along with beer, wine, and cider options.

Holy Grail closed its doors last June after being in business for six years.

The address for Velvet Vine Cafe is 166 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720. Its website can be found at https://velvetvinecafe.com/

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Bakey Is Opening in Cambridge's Kendall Square

A trio of bakeries with a well-known Israeli baker behind them will be joined by a fourth location next month.

According to an article from Cambridge Day, Bakey is planning to open in the Kendall Square section of Cambridge in mid-February, moving into a space on Main Street near the Broadway fork and having a dining area and counter service along with catering options. Once it opens, the new location of the bakery will join others in Boston, Brookline, and Newton, and it will offer such items as pastries, baked goods, salads, sandwiches, coffee, and more.

Bakey co-founder Uri Scheft is behind Lehamim Bakery in Israel, and he also co-founded Breads Bakery in New York City.

The address for the new location of Bakey in Kendall Square is 238 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for the business can be found at https://bakeybabka.com/

[February 18 update: According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), the Kendall Square location of Bakey is now open, with the website for the business confirming this.]

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Mona to Open in the Former Loco's Space in South Braintree Square

A new dining spot is on its way to a southern suburb of Boston, and it will be replacing a now-closed Mexican eatery.

A check on the space indicates that Mona is planning to open in Braintree, moving into the storefront on Washington Street in South Braintree Square that had been home to Loco's. A sign out front indicates that Mona is looking to offer bowls, pitas, and more, while its website (which appears to be under construction) says the same thing. The website mentions that the new restaurant plans to open sometime in the spring.

Loco's was known mostly for its burritos, while also offering tacos, quesadillas, nachos, bowls, and wraps; the restaurant closed in the spring of 2023.

The address for the upcoming Mona is 913 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. Its website will be at https://monakitchen.com/

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Bone & Bread Is Shutting Down Operations

The people behind a local food truck and a taproom kitchen are saying farewell to both.

According to a Facebook post, Bone & Bread is shutting down operations, with the post saying the following:

It is with a heavy heart to announce Bone and Bread is going out of business. We are beyond devastated to have to do this. As of Friday January 31st. we will be leaving our joined location in Brighton with @widowmakerbrew Taproom and Kitchen as well as taking our beloved food truck off the road. We must do this for too many reasons to list or get into. It ultimately doesn't matter why we are closing as we would rather focus why we started and continue to offer the best possible product to the end. We are so thankful for all the support from our customers over the past few years. You helped make a dream come true and we will be forever grateful.

Bone & Bread first started out in 2021 as a food truck operation, expanding to the kitchen at the Brighton location of Widowmaker Brewing a couple of years later.

The website for Bone & Bread can be found at https://bone-and-bread.com/

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Spicket River Brewery in Lawrence Is Closing, Moving Out of Massachusetts

A brewery in the Merrimack Valley is saying farewell to its current location, and it will apparently be reborn outside of the state.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Spicket River Brewery in Lawrence is leaving its Island Road space, with the post saying the following:

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the closing of Spicket River Brewery's current location....We are not closing our doors permanently; instead, we are relocating outside of Massachusetts to a vibrant new location. Here, I am excited to continue our journey and open a new space that embodies the true spirit and excellence Spicket River Brewery stands for.

The post does mention a dispute as being a root cause, saying that this has "made staying untenable."

Spicket River Brewery first opened its facility in the fall of 2019, residing on a small island between the Merrimack River and the North Canal within the North Canal Historic District. Its website can be found at https://spicketriver-brewery.com/

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First Watch Is Opening in Hanover

A couple of months ago, it was reported that a Florida-based chain of breakfast and lunch spots was planning to expand to the local area with a location coming to Boston, and now we have learned that this will be its second location in the region as another one gets ready to open on the South Shore.

According to a press release, First Watch opens in Hanover on January 20, moving into a space at Hanover Crossing on Route 53 just south of the Route 3 intersection. Once it opens, expect to find such options as biscuits and gravy with turkey sausage, egg sandwiches, breakfast tacos, eggs benedict, salads, power wraps, and sandwiches, and it will be joined by another one coming to Boylston Street in the Back Bay at some point.

The address for the Hanover location of First Watch is 1775 Washington Street (Suite 762), Hanover, MA, 02339. The website for First Watch, which is headquartered in Bradenton, is at https://firstwatch.com/

[Earlier Article]
First Watch Plans to Open in Boston's Back Bay

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Stoked Pizza Company Opens in Cohasset

Last summer, it was reported that a pair of highly-rated pizza spots would be joined by a third location, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to its Instagram page, Stoked Pizza Company is now open in Cohasset, moving into the former Feng Shui space on Route 3A. The new outlet joins others in Brookline and Cambridge, with the former debuting in 2016 and the latter opening in 2021. (The business started out as a pizza truck in 2014.)

The address for the new location of Stoked Pizza Company in Cohasset is 380 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Route 3A), Cohasset, MA, 02025. The website for the business is at https://www.stokedpizzaco.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/stokedpizza/

[Earlier Article]
Stoked Pizza Company Plans to Open in the Former Feng Shui Space in Cohasset

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The Regal Eagle Is Opening in Sharon

A new dining spot that focuses on bar food is in the process of opening in the southern suburbs of Boston.

According to several Facebook posts from owner Avi Shemtov, The Regal Eagle is in the process of opening in Sharon, with the address given on its Facebook page indicating that it is moving into the space where Simcha--another restaurant from Shemtov--has been in the Sharon Heights Shopping Plaza on South Main Street. The menu for the new place includes such items as wings, nachos, fried pickles, tater tots, hot dogs, burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, fish and chips, chili, steak tips, spaghetti, and more.

The address for The Regal Eagle is 370 South Main Street, Sharon, MA, 02067. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569510196913

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Monsoon Indian Kitchen Opens in Needham

A brand new Indian restaurant has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Monsoon Indian Kitchen is now open in Needham, moving into the former Home Kitchen space on Chestnut Street. The new eatery, which focuses on takeout, offers such items as samosas, lentil soup, naan, paratha, goat biryani, butter chicken, saag paneer, lamb vindaloo, salmon curry, shrimp tandoori, and more.

The address for Monsoon Indian Kitchen is 324 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA, 02492 Its website can be found at https://monsoonindiankitchen.com/

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Monday, January 13, 2025

The Salt Marsh Winery to Open in Scituate

The person behind an Italian restaurant in the southern suburbs of Boston will be bringing another dining spot to the South Shore.

According to a Facebook post, Doug Rodrigues of Osteria Vivo in Pembroke is planning to open The Salt Marsh Winery in Scituate, with multiple sources saying that it will apparently be taking over the former Rivershed space at 17 New Driftway. The post from Rodrigues says the following about the upcoming place (which is being labeled "a New England Bistro"):

Nestled in the heart of Scituate, MA, we celebrate the beauty of the coast with dishes inspired by the freshest, peak-season ingredients. From our fisherman, farmers and friends to your table, our menu highlights local flavors crafted to perfection. Join us for a true taste of New England, where coastal charm meets culinary creativity.

If all goes as planned, The Salt Marsh Winery will open sometime this spring.

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Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine Is Opening in Everett

A new Thai restaurant is on its way to an industrial area just north of Boston.

According to a source, Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine is planning to open in Everett, moving into the space on Beacham Street by the Chelsea line that had been home to Taqueria Y Pupuseria La Cueva. The website and Facebook page for the eatery both say "coming soon" while the menu offers such items as Thai larb, spicy bamboo shoot salad, rice soup, golden bags, chicken satay, Thai crying tiger, stewed beef/pork noodle soup, drunken noodle, jungle curry, spicy eggplant stir fry, and crispy duck.

The address for Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine is 241 Beacham Street (Unit A), Everett, MA, 02149. Its website can be found at https://www.fightingfishthaicuisine.com/

[May 1 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine is now open.]

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending January 12, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between January 6, 2024, and January 12, 2025.

Marseille in Boston's South End Is Closing
A French restaurant is shutting down after being in business for a bit under two years.
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TGI Fridays in Braintree Has Closed
A restaurant chain that shut down multiple locations in Massachusetts early last year has closed another in the local area, and it now has only three locations remaining inside Route 495.
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Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market in Peabody Is Closing
An iconic North Shore market and deli that is known for its German food is saying farewell.
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Descendant Detroit Style Pizza to Open at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay
The people behind a pair of pizza spots in Toronto that feature an increasingly popular style of pizza will be bringing a location to Boston.
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Harrison's Roast Beef Has Reopened in North Andover
A decades-old roast beef joint north of Boston that shut down in 2023 is back in its old home.
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Friday, January 10, 2025

Sweet Teez Bakery to Open Brick-and-Mortar Shop in Dorchester's Savin Hill Neighborhood

A local bakery business that has been running out of a shared commercial kitchen will be moving into its very own brick-and-mortar space.

According to an article from WBZ NewsRadio 1030, Sweet Teez Bakery is going to be opening in the Savin Hill section of Dorchester, taking over a space on Dorchester Avenue. Thompson Maynard--who started the business out of CommonWealth Kitchen in Dorchester--and her husband Calvin Maynard Jr. hope to open the shop this fall, and it will be 100% nut-free, with Thompson saying that "We will have the control to make sure that everyone who walks through the door with a nut allergy can eat anything out of here safely."

The website for Sweet Teez Bakery can be found at https://www.sweetteezbakery.com/

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