Boston Restaurant Talk: May 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025

Nick's Restaurant in Weymouth Landing Is Reopening

A breakfast and lunch spot on the South Shore that shut down nearly 10 years ago is getting ready to be reborn under new ownership.

According to a source, Nick's Restaurant in Weymouth Landing is going to be opening back up, with the Washington Street spot planning to serve breakfast all day along with lunch, and it will be offering late-night food on weekends as well. It looks like the new version of Nick's could be opening in early June, though no specific date has been given as of yet.

The original Nick's Restaurant, which shuttered in 2016, was also known for its late-night breakfasts.

The address for Nick's Restaurant in Weymouth Landing is 33 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA, 02189. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576966914989

[June 12 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Nick's Restaurant in Weymouth Landing is now open once again.]

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1928 Rowes Wharf May Be Opening on the Boston Waterfront

A new restaurant could be on its way to the Boston waterfront, and it looks like the owner of a Beacon Hill restaurant would be behind it.

According to a licensing page hearing notice, 1928 Rowes Wharf is apparently looking to open in the Pasta Beach space, with the proposed spot including a main dining area and bar seating along with a patio, and the manager listed is Kristin Jenkins, who runs 1928 Beacon Hill on Mount Vernon Street. It isn't yet known what might become of Pasta Beach (a move, different space at Rowes Wharf, etc.) so keep checking back for details as they come in.

The address for the proposed 1928 Rowes Wharf is 30 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110.

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Cheese Louise Opens at Hub Hall by Boston's North Station

A group of grilled cheese spots with roots up north has opened its first location in Massachusetts, and it resides in a Boston food hall.

According to a press release, Cheese Louise is now open at Hub Hall by North Station, offering several options for grilled cheese sandwiches along with fries, tomato soup, and a Caesar salad. The new location joins four others in New Hampshire (including in North Conway where it started as a food truck in 2018) along with one in Portland, ME

The website for Cheese Louise can be found at https://www.eatcheeselouise.com/

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

The Essex (Restaurant and Rooftop Bar) Opens at the Cambria Hotel in South Boston

A new dining and drinking spot has come to a hotel in South Boston, and it includes a roofdeck.

According to its website along with an Instagram post from Caught in Southie, The Essex is now open at the Cambria Hotel, which is located by the intersection of W Broadway and Dorchester Avenue. The new place takes over the space where Six / West had previously been, and like that spot, The Essex has a 14th-floor rooftop bar with views of the city--and the bar opened late last week while the restaurant debuted earlier this spring.

The website for The Essex can be found at https://essexboston.com/

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Zocca Cucina Italiana to Open in Dedham

A new Italian restaurant is on its way to the southwest suburbs of Boston, and it will have an ownership connection to a couple of other dining spots in the local area.

According to an email, Zocca Cucina Italiana is planning to open in Dedham, offering seasonal Italian fare with roots in the Northern Italy town of Zocca. The people behind Molinari's in Dorchester and Ravello in Watertown are opening the Dedham Square spot, which will offer such options as wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, wine, and cocktails.

The address for the upcoming Zocca Cucina Italiana is 585 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website can be found at https://www.zoccadedham.com/

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Savenor's and Wulf's Fish to Open in Boston's Seaport District

It looks like a butcher shop and a fish market are both on their way to a space near the Boston waterfront.

According to a Bluesky post from @tomready.bsky.social, Savenor's and Wulf's Fish will be opening in the city's Seaport District, moving into a space on Harbor Way which runs south of Seaport Boulevard between Pier 4 Boulevard and Boston Wharf Road. The two businesses have an ownership connection, with Wulf's Fish acquiring Savenor's last year; Savenor's, which dates back to the 1930s when it opened a shop in Cambridge, is known in part for its iconic butcher shop on Beacon Hill which closed last year after being in business since the 1930s, while another in Cambridge remains in operation. (Wulf's Fish, which is located at the Boston Fish Pier, started out as a fish market in Boston in the 1920s.)

The website for Savenor's is at https://savenorsbutchery.com/ while the website for Wulf's Fish is at https://wulfsfish.com/

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Sam's Falafel & Shawarma in Somerville Has Closed

It looks like a Middle Eastern spot in Somerville has shut down.

According to multiple posts on social media, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Sam's Falafel & Shawarma is no longer in business, with several posters saying that the last day for the Highland Avenue eatery was Sunday. In addition to falafel and shawarma, Sam's offered such options as lentil soup, tabouli, stuffed grape leaves, baba ghanouj, kabobs, and garlic lemon eggplant.

The address for the now-closed Sam's Falafel & Shawarma was 215 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143.

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The Halal Guys to Open a New Location in Downtown Boston

A growing chain of halal spots with roots in New York City will be opening another location in the local area, and this will be its second in the heart of Boston.

According to an Instagram story from the business, The Halal Guys is planning to open in the city's downtown area, with its Washington Street address indicating that it will reside in a space on the northern edge of Downtown Crossing just south of State Street and Court Street. Once it opens, the new outlet will join another in the Theater District along with others in the Fenway, South Bay, Cambridge's Porter Square, and further out, in Shrewsbury.

The Halal Guys, which started out in 1990 as a food cart in Manhattan, offers such options as chicken and rice, gyros, falafel, hummus, baklava, and more.

The address for the upcoming location of The Halal Guys in downtown Boston is 241 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02201. The website for the chain can be found at https://thehalalguys.com/

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Monday, May 26, 2025

Restaurant News for the Week Ending May 25, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between May 19, 2025, and May 25, 2025.

Luna Mare to Open in Ipswich; Will Reside in Space Where Ithaki Was Before Moving to Peabody
The person behind a Greek restaurant on the North Shore that moved to another space is bringing a new restaurant to its former home.
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Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Opens Taproom and Kitchen at Arsenal Yards in Watertown
A local brewery with two locations in the local area has opened a third.
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Clover in Downtown Crossing Is Closing; New Location Is Being Planned Nearby
A local restaurant chain that features vegetarian fare is closing one of its Boston locations, though a new location could open somewhere close to the outlet that is shutting down.
Full Story

Sul Tavolo in Sudbury Has Closed
An Italian restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston has closed after only a few months in operation.
Full Story

Blondie's Barbeque Opens in the Former Red Wing Diner Space in Walpole
A BBQ spot has opened in a space southwest of Boston that had been home to a popular diner.
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Friday, May 23, 2025

Caribbean Hut Take-Out to Open in Medford

A new dining spot that will offer Haitian food and more will soon be opening a few miles north of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Caribbean Hut Take-Out is planning to open in Medford, with Boston Magazine saying that the place will be run by the people who are behind Grêp Kafé & Sweets Bakery which is a couple of storefronts down on Salem Street (just west of the Fellsway West intersection). The upcoming eatery does not have a website or social media as of yet, so it isn't known for sure what kinds of dishes will be offered there, so keep checking back for updates.

Boston Magazine states that Caribbean Hut Take-Out hopes to open around late June.

The address for the upcoming Caribbean Hut Take-Out is 466B Salem Street, Medford, MA, 02155.

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Luna Mare to Open in Ipswich; Will Reside in Space Where Ithaki Was Before Moving to Peabody

The person behind a Greek restaurant on the North Shore that moved to another space is bringing a new restaurant to its former home.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Luna Mare is planning to open in Ipswich this summer, taking over the former Ithaki space on Hammatt Street. A Wicked Local article mentions that Petros Markopoulos, who owns Ithaki (which is now on Route 1 in Peabody) will be running the new dining spot, which will focus on Mediterranean tapas-style options including dishes with Spanish, Italian, Greek, French, and Middle Eastern influences such as gyro tacos and marinated sardines.

The space that Luna Mare is moving into had most recently been home to Brown Square Bistro which opened in March of 2023, closing its doors a year later.

The address for the upcoming Luna Mare is 25 Hammatt Street, Ipswich, MA, 01938.

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Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Opens Taproom and Kitchen at Arsenal Yards in Watertown

Last fall, it was reported that a Waltham-based brewery with two locations was planning to open a third, and now we have learned that the new location is up and running.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. opens today at Arsenal Yards in Watertown at 5:30 PM, with the post saying the following:

After more than five years of site exploration, design, development, and construction, we couldn't be more excited to welcome you all here. This space is going to be about community, connection, family, and the outdoors. Most importantly, we want this space to be about building bridges. This will be a "Taproom & Tapas" location like our Fenway taproom, including our full line up of beers, seltzers, and hard smoothies, and our tapas dishes from around the world such as aloo tikki, tuna aguachile, tinga tostadas, lamb lollipops, roasted beets and burrata salad, tuna poke bowl, lobster roll, ribeye steak taco, baja fish taco, Thai beef skewers with pineapple salsa, patatas bravas, bacon brussel sprouts, birria poutine, and much more. We look forward to seeing you [today] if you can make it over!

The new location joins its original in Waltham as well as the aforementioned Fenway location.

The address for the new location of Mighty Squirrel in Watertown is 102 Arsenal Yards Boulevard, Watertown, MA, 02472. The website for Mighty Squirrel is at https://www.mightysquirrel.com/

[Earlier Article]
Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Plans to Open a Taproom and Kitchen in Watertown

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Chef Zhang Cuisine & Bar Plans to Open in the Former Cilantro Space in Cambridge

A new Asian dining spot appears to be on its way to Cambridge, and it will be replacing a Chinese restaurant that had been around for approximately 10 years.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Chef Zhang Cuisine & Bar is planning to open on Mass. Ave between Harvard Square and Central Square, taking over the space where Cilantro had been. Very little is known about the upcoming place other than a license commission hearing page on the city's website saying that it plans to have seating for 60 and would be open for lunch and dinner daily, and that it hopes to acquire a wine, malt, and distilled spirits license. (The manager listed is Jinou Zhang.) It appears that Chef Zhang Cuisine & Bar will be a Chinese restaurant but this has yet to be confirmed.

Cilantro first opened in late 2014, moving into a space that had been home to several other businesses, including restaurants such as Zoe's and Dolphin.

The address for the upcoming Chef Zhang Cuisine & Bar is 1105B Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

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Downtown Public House Opens in Norton

A new restaurant and pub has opened south of Boston.

According to a source, Downtown Public House is now open in Norton, moving into a space on W Main Street where The Downtown had once been. The menu for the new spot shows such options as wings, nachos, clam chowder, fish tacos, French onion soup, smash burgers, steak tips, macaroni and cheese, salmon bowls, and pizza, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for Downtown Public House is 292 W Main Street (Route 123), Norton, MA, 02766. Its website can be found at https://www.dtownpub.com/

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Clover in Boston's Downtown Crossing Is Closing; New Location Is Being Planned Nearby

A local restaurant chain that features vegetarian fare is closing one of its Boston locations, though a new location could open somewhere close to the outlet that is shutting down.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Clover in Downtown Crossing is saying farewell today, with an email sent by Clover CEO Julia Wrin Piper saying the following about the School Street spot:

I wanted you to be the first to know - we have decided to close CloverDTX this year in favor of opening a new, exciting Clover location nearby. Official announcement coming soon!

UH says the email mentions that all workers at the location that is closing have been offered jobs at other outlets, including one nearby on Federal Street in the Financial District.

The address for Clover in Downtown Crossing is 27 School Street, Boston, MA, 02108. The website for the company is at https://www.cloverfoodlab.com/

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Sul Tavolo in Sudbury Has Closed

An Italian restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston has closed after only a few months in operation.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Sul Tavolo in Sudbury is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Hudson Road spot saying "Thank you for your loyal support over the years. It's been an honor to serve you. As of [yesterday], we are permanently closed." The restaurant first opened in January of this year, replacing a Mexican spot called Sobre Mesa that was under the same ownership, and previous to that, the space was home to 29 Rustic Mediterranean which also had the same ownership. (A popup version of Sul Tavolo briefly resided at the site in 2023.)

The people behind Sul Tavolo also run Nan's Kitchen, which can be found in Stow, Southborough, and Westford, with a new one soon opening in Andover.

The address for the now-closed Sul Tavolo was 29 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776.

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Crispy Chick Is Opening in Somerville's Winter Hill Neighborhood

A new dining spot that focuses on chicken is getting ready to debut in Somerville.

According to a source, Crispy Chick is opening in the city's Winter Hill neighborhood on May 24, with a Facebook post from the Broadway spot saying the following:

GRAND OPENING ALERT! Join us at Crispy Chick on Saturday, May 24, 2025, as we open our doors at 12 PM at 288 Broadway, Somerville, MA! Come experience the Golden Crunch with a FREE chicken meal for all our opening day guests! Don't miss out on the crispiest, juiciest chicken in town! Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let's celebrate together!

The Facebook page for Crispy Chick mentions that the place will be offering wings and "crispy chicken," though a menu has not been seen as of yet.

The address for Crispy Chick is 288 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145.

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Blondie's Barbeque Opens in the Former Red Wing Diner Space in Walpole

Last spring, it was reported that a BBQ spot was planning to open in a space southwest of Boston that had been home to a popular diner, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an Instagram post from the place, Blondie's Barbeque is slated to open in the former Red Wing Diners space in Walpole today, saying "Hello There Ladies and Gentlemen, Are You Ready to Rock?!! Blondie's Barbecue opening day is [today] Wednesday 5/21! We'll be open Wed - Sun 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Lunch hours, online ordering and catering to follow." The menu for the new place shows such items as wings, pulled pork, brisket, spare ribs, sausage, smoked turkey, macaroni and cheese, and banana pudding along with beer, wine, and cocktails, and as mentioned in an earlier article, Peter and Patricia Crowley of Café G at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are behind the restaurant.

The Red Wing Diner had been around since the early 1930s, being known in part for such options as fried clams, bar pizza, burgers, and wings.

The address for Blondie's Barbeque is 2235 Providence Highway (Route 1), Walpole, MA, 02081. Its website can be found at https://www.blondiesbarbecue.com/

[Earlier Article]
Blondie's Barbeque Plans to Replace the Red Wing Diner in Walpole

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli Opens in Newton

A new food shop that focuses in part on Italian fare has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli is now open in Newton, moving into a space on Beacon Street just west of the Walnut Street intersection. The new store offers a variety of subs (including a Chopped Italian), wraps, and panini, along with soups, salads, and such sides as tortellini salad, olives, pickles, marinated mushrooms, and coleslaw.

The address for Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli is 1134 Beacon Street, Newton, MA, 02461. Its website can be found at https://www.scafidimarketdeli.com/

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Wagon Creamery Opens in Framingham

A new ice cream shop has come to MetroWest.

According to a source, the Wagon Creamery is now open in Framingham, moving into a space in the plaza at School Street and Hamilton Street in the Saxonville neighborhood. An article within the district2framingham.com site mentions that the shop is currently getting up and running and hopes to get approval for indoor seating soon; once they are fully open, their offerings will include hard ice cream from Crescent Ridge Dairy in Sharon, soft serve, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, tea, and more.

The address for the Wagon Creamery is 19 School Street, Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for the shop is at https://wagoncreamery.com/

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Monday, May 19, 2025

Restaurant News for the Week Ending May 18, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between May 12, 2025, and May 18, 2025.

Bar Lunette Opens in Coolidge Corner
A new cocktail bar has come to Brookline, and it has a connection to an adjacent bistro known for its crepes.
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Jamaica Mi Hungry in Jamaica Plain Has Closed
The original brick-and-mortar location of a Jamaican restaurant has shuttered.
Full Story

Caffe dello Sport Opens in East Boston
An espresso bar in Boston's North End has expanded to a second space.
Full Story

Via Lago in Lexington Is Closing
A decades-old restaurant and caterer in the northwest suburbs of Boston is getting ready to shut down.
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The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar to Open in Framingham
A growing chain of beer bars will be expanding to its first location in New England, and it will be located in the western suburbs of Boston.
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Friday, May 16, 2025

Bar Lunette Opens in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A new cocktail bar has come to Brookline, and it has a connection to an adjacent bistro known for its crepes.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Bar Lunette is now open in Coolidge Corner, moving into the former Coolidge Corner Opticians space on Harvard Street, and it is next door to the Paris Creperie whose team is behind the new spot. Eater mentions that Bar Lunette focuses on drinks made with French spirits while also bringing drink options over from the shuttered Seaport District location of the Paris Creperie, which featured cordial-based cocktails.

In addition to drinks, Bar Lunette also has wine and beer along with such food options as French onion soup, deviled eggs, tater tots with melted cheese, omelets, and sandwiches.

The address for Bar Lunette is 278A Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. Its website can be found at https://www.barlunette.com/

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The Fresh Monkee Opens in Braintree

A small Connecticut-based chain that focuses on healthy shakes has opened its first Boston-area location.

According to its website, The Fresh Monkee is now open in Braintree, moving into a space in Granite Plaza on Granite Street. The new shop offers a variety of protein shakes including such flavors as almond joy, blueberry pie, chocolate coconut, cinnamon toast, coffee, mint oreo, lime mango, strawberry, pineapple lemonade, and more, along with "Monkee Ballz" snacks made with peanut butter, oat flour, chocolate whey protein, maple syrup, vanilla extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and coconut oil.

The Fresh Monkee was established in Wethersfield in 2014 and now has shops in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, including in Westborough and Worcester.

The address for The Fresh Monkee in Braintree is 731A Granite Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for the business is at https://freshmonkee.com/

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Bahama Breeze in Tyngsboro Has Closed

The sole New England location of a Florida-based chain of Caribbean-themed restaurants has shut down.

According to an article in USA Today, Bahama Breeze in Tyngsboro is no longer in operation, with the Middlesex Road dining spot being one of 15 locations nationwide to close. The article quotes Darden Restaurants spokesperson Kiara Buckner as saying the following:

We continually evaluate the performance of all our restaurants....Closing a restaurant is a difficult choice because it impacts our team members and guests. However, we believe this is the right decision because it will allow Bahama Breeze to focus on its highest performing restaurants and strengthen the brand’s overall performance.

Bahama Breeze got its start in 1996 with a location in Orlando where the chain is headquartered today; they are known for such items as black bean soup, jerk shrimp, empanadas, tostones with chicken, tacos, conch fritters, and Cuban sandwiches.

The address for the now-closed location of Bahama Breeze in Tyngsboro was 413 Middlesex Road, Tyngsborough, MA, 01879.

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Buzzin' Bean Is Opening in Somerville's Teele Square

A new cafe is in the process of opening in Somerville.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Buzzin' Bean is opening in Teele Square, taking over the former Istanbul'lu space on Holland Street. The social media for the eatery indicates that it appears to be going through a soft opening, though an official grand opening date has not been announced as of yet; a What Now article mentions that the place plans to offer vegetarian items, with the menu having soups, salads, sandwiches, bowls, and coffee.

The address for The Buzzin' Bean is 237 Holland Street, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its website is at https://www.thebuzzinbean.com/

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Jamaica Mi Hungry in Jamaica Plain Has Closed

Last month, a second brick-and-mortar location of a Jamaican restaurant opened its doors, and now we have learned that its original location has shuttered.

According to a source, Jamaica Mi Hungry in Jamaica Plain is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the business saying the following:

It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of our Jamaica Plain restaurant. Serving the JP community has been an incredible experience, and we are deeply grateful for the support, love, and memories we've shared with you all. We apologize for taking some time to make this announcement. We were truly indecisive because we wanted to explore every possible option to keep the location open. After much thought and effort, we came to the unfortunate conclusion that closing was the best decision. Thank you for welcoming us into your neighborhood and allowing us to be part of your community. We hope to continue serving you at our new location downtown Boston. We look forward to seeing you there!

Jamaica Mi Hungry debuted on Devonshire Street in Boston's Financial District in early April; a food truck which is used for catering remains in operation as well.

The address for the now-closed location of Jamaica Mi Hungry in Jamaica Plain was 225 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. The website for the business is at https://www.jamaicamihungry.com/

[Earlier Article]
Jamaica Mi Hungry Is Opening in Downtown Boston

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T Market Plans to Open in the Former Wegmans Space at Natick Mall

It looks like a high-end Asian supermarket may be on its way to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to Kiat Cormier of the ChewOnThis Facebook group page (via a Natick Report article), T Market is planning to open at Natick Mall, taking over the space that had been home to a location of Wegmans until it closed in the summer of 2023 after five years in business. The Natick Report article mentions that the new market will have about 90,000 square feet of space and will include a food court with a number of Asian street food vendors.

The article states that T Market is currently in the planning and permitting stages, and if all goes well, it could be opening by the end of the year.

The website for T Market is at https://www.tmarketus.com/

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Caffe dello Sport Opens in East Boston

Last summer, it was reported that an espresso bar in Boston's North End was planning to expand to a second location within the city, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According a Facebook post from the business, Caffe dello Sport is now open in East Boston, moving into a space on Saratoga Street in the Orient Heights neighborhood. The new location joins the one on Hanover Street, and it is open from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily--and based on one of the photos on Facebook, the new spot is serving alcohol.

Caffe dello Sport has been in the North End for more than 30 years, originally being in a space across the street from its current location.

The address for the new location of Caffe dello Sport in East Boston is 973 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. The website for the business can be found at https://www.caffedellosport.net/

[Earlier Article]
Caffe dello Sport in Boston's North End Is Expanding to East Boston

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Tacos El Chikis Plans to Open in Boston's Seaport District

It looks like a brand new Mexican restaurant is on its way to the Boston waterfront.

According to multiple sources (including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page from a few weeks ago), Tacos El Chikis is planning to open in the city's Seaport District, with a licensing board hearing page indicating that the Northern Avenue spot (which had been home to a location of b.good) will be a full-service restaurant with seating for 20 in its dining room and a seasonal outdoor patio with additional seating for 18, and it hopes to acquire a beer and wine license. The listing also mentions that Dominick Minots will be the manager, with an earlier What Now Boston article stating that Minots and George Aboujaoude--both of whom are behind Committee in the Seaport District and Eva in the Back Bay--are behind the proposed restaurant, along with Jose Antonio Paredes Duque who is involved in venture capital, real estate, and hospitality.

The address for the upcoming Tacos El Chikis is 50 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210.

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Tavern in the Square to Open in Braintree

It looks like a local group of dining and drinking spots will be opening a new location in the southern suburbs of Boston.

According to its website, Tavern in the Square is planning to open in Braintree, and while an address isn't listed within the site, there is some chatter on social media that it may be moving into the former TGI Fridays space on Forbes Road. Once it opens, the new location will join others in North Station and South Station in Boston along with Burlington, Dedham, Littleton, Lowell, Shrewsbury, Tyngsborough, Weymouth, Woburn, and Wrentham.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Lulu Green and Cafe Lulu Open at Time Out Market Boston

A South Boston dining spot known for its vegan fare has expanded to a Boston food hall, and a new concept from the team behind it has debuted there as well.

According to a couple of press releases, Lulu Green and Cafe Lulu are now open at Time Out Market Boston, joining the original Lulu Green on W Broadway in Southie. The new location of Lulu Green focuses on lunch and dinner options such as vegan burgers and burritos while Cafe Lulu offers quick-service items including pastries, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, grilled cheese with tomato soup, and coffee.

As mentioned in an earlier article here, another location of Lulu Green is coming to Kendall Square in Cambridge, with that location planning to debut in June.

The website for Lulu Green can be found at https://www.lulugreen.com/

[Earlier Article]
Lulu Green Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in Cambridge's Kendall Square

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Via Lago in Lexington Is Closing

A decades-old restaurant and caterer in the northwest suburbs of Boston is getting ready to shut down.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Via Lago in Lexington is closing its doors at the end of the month, as its lease is expiring and it has decided to say farewell. The Mass. Ave. spot first opened nearly 40 years ago, including a cafe, restaurant, and catering operation while offering a mix of New American and Mediterranean fare such as jambalaya, calamari, shrimp and angel hair pasta, a roast tenderloin sandwich, ravioli, pork chops, risotto, roasted cod, and tiramisu.

The address for Via Lago is 1845 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420. Its website can be found at https://vialagocatering.com/

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The Smoke Shop BBQ Is Opening in the Former Andiamo Restaurant + Bar Space in Chelmsford

A growing local group of barbecue restaurants is expanding to yet another space, and this one will be north of Boston.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), The Smoke Shop BBQ is planning to open in Chelmsford, with a Facebook post from the business confirming this and also confirming that it will be moving into the space on Boston Road that had been home to a location of Andiamo Restaurant + Bar (locations of Andiamo can still be found in Andover and North Andover). We had been told awhile back that the restaurant would indeed be coming to Chelmsford, but details were few at the time and the news hadn't been made public.

Once it opens, the new location of The Smoke Shop BBQ in Chelmsford will join others in Boston's Fort Point, East Boston, Somerville's Assembly Row, Harvard Square in Cambridge, Woburn, and Methuen.

The address for the new Smoke Shop BBQ in Chelmsford is 18 Boston Road #100 (Chelmsford Town Center), Chelmsford, MA, 01824. The website for all locations is at https://thesmokeshopbbq.com/

[June 17 update: According to its social media, The Smoke Shop BBQ in Chelmsford is now open, currently being open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday.]

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Monday, May 12, 2025

The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar to Open in Framingham

A growing chain of beer bars will be expanding to its first location in New England, and it will be located in the western suburbs of Boston.

According to Kiat Cormier of ChewOnThis, who posted within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar is planning to open in Framingham, moving into a space on Water Street in Nobscot Village. Based on the other locations of The Brass Tap, expect to see beer options from local breweries, classic American fare and comfort food, and cocktails and wine.

The Brass Tap chain traces its roots to Florida, with its first location opening in Wesley Chapel in 2008.

The address for the upcoming location of The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar in Framingham is 770 Water Street, Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for the chain is at https://www.brasstapbeerbar.com/

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Mesob Restaurant Plans to Open in Boston's South End

An East African dining spot may be on its way to the South End of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Mesob Restaurant is planning to open on Washington Street near where it intersects Massachusetts Avenue, with its exact address indicating that it may be taking over the space where the Senegalese dining spot Teranga had been. The listing mentions that the proposed eatery would have one main dining room and that the business is seeking a full liquor license, while a street abutters meeting notice says that it would be an East African restaurant that plans to be open Monday-Thursday from noon to 11:00 PM, Fridays from noon to 1:00 AM, Saturdays, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM, and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

The address for the proposed Mesob Restaurant is 1746-1752 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02118.

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Bambola! and The Girl Next Door Plan to Open in Boston's Seaport District

Two more dining and drinking spots from a local restaurant group appear to be on their way to the Boston waterfront.

According to the website for the Sneaky Good Hospitality Group, Bambola! and The Girl Next Door are both looking to open in the city's Seaport District, with the former being an Italian restaurant while the latter will be a neighborhood spot with comfort food, Italian dishes, and cocktails. A licensing board hearing page indicates that Bambola! plans to take over the Seaport Social space on Northern Avenue, though no address has been given as of yet for The Girl Next Door.

Tyrone Di Stasi, Richard Sullivan, and Jairo Dominguez are behind Sneaky Good Hospitality Group, which currently operates Flamingo in the North End, Rock & Rye in the Theatre District, Pinky's in the Back Bay, and Blondie's in Brighton. The website for the restaurant group is at https://www.sneakygoodhospitality.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending May 11, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between May 5, 2025, and May 11, 2025.

Amelia's Taqueria in Allston Reopens More Than Two Year After Being Hit by a Fire
A location of a local group of Mexican restaurants that has been shuttered for well over two years due to a fire is up and running once again.
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Shogun Restaurant in West Newton Has Closed
A decades-old Japanese restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston has shut down.
Full Story

Eddie V's Prime Seafood at the Prudential Center in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed
The Boston location of a group of high-end seafood and steak restaurants has shuttered.
Full Story

Stone Hearth Pizza in Belmont Is Closing
What was once a small group of pizza spots will soon officially disappear from the local landscape.
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Danny Meyer to Open Daily Provisions in Harvard Square
The person behind a NYC-based restaurant group is bringing one of his dining spots to Cambridge.
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Friday, May 09, 2025

Update: Q's Nuts in Somerville Is Closing; Hearth and Hug Bakery to Replace It

[Ed note: This article was updated on May 13 to reflect the fact that a bakery is taking over the space.]

A Somerville shop known for its gourmet roasted nuts is getting ready to shut down.

According to a post within the Davis Square Facebook group page, Q's Nuts on the eastern edge of Davis Square is closing its doors, with a photo out front at the Highland Avenue store confirming this. One of the notes out front mentions that the Boston Public Market location will remain in operation, as will the company's online business (and its products are also available via its local wholesale partners).

After the news cane out, a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentioned that Hearth and Hug, a bakery with a location at Boston Public Market, will be taking over the Q's Nuts space.

The Q's Nuts company first started out in 2000, with its Somerville shop debuting in 2012.

The address for Q's Nuts in Somerville is 349 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its website can be found at https://qsnuts.com/

[June 23 update: According to its website, Q's Nuts in Somerville is now closed.]

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Amelia's Taqueria in Allston Reopens More Than Two Years After Being Hit by a Fire

A location of a local group of Mexican restaurants that has been shuttered for well over two years due to a fire is up and running once again.

According to a source, Amelia's Taqueria in Allston is now open, with a Facebook post from the Brighton Avenue dining spot confirming this, saying that "We're back and open! we missed you!" The Allston location of Amelia's was one of several businesses hit by a multi-alarm blaze that caused several million dollars in damage in September of 2022, with the fire destroying the interior of the restaurant.

Other locations of Amelia's Taqueria can be found by Northeastern University, Berklee College, Boston University, Boston College, and at Assembly Row in Somerville.

The address for Amelia's Taqueria in Allston is 180 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for all locations is at https://www.ameliastaqueria.com/

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Daily Table Is Closing All of Its Stores

A local group of nonprofit community grocers that help provide food to those in need is ceasing operations.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Daily Table is shutting down all of its markets, with the post saying the following:

With heavy hearts, we share that Daily Table will be closing our doors within the next few days. This was not an easy decision. For the past 10 years, we have had the honor of serving neighborhoods across Greater Boston, working alongside our community to make affordable, nutritious food accessible to all. We are proud to have served over 3 million customers, returning over $16 million in savings to the community while removing the barriers to healthy food. The past several years have been particularly hard; navigating the challenges of COVID-19, plus the pressures of facing historically high levels of food price increases, to the current uncertain and difficult funding environment, sustaining Daily Table has become increasingly difficult. Without immediate funding to bridge us through 2025, we cannot continue. After careful consideration, we have come to the heartbreaking conclusion that we can no longer continue operations.

Please know that due to the urgency of the situation, we were unable to individually reach out to all of our longstanding partners, and we apologize if this news comes as a shock. We understand that this comes at a time when other food access resources and organizations are at risk, which makes this news even more difficult to share. We hope that those who have been generous to Daily Table will continue investing in other organizations to meet the ongoing need.

The note refers customers who may be in need of support to this link within the City of Boston website: https://www.boston.gov/departments/food-justice/food-resources

A note on its website says that Daily Table's markets in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Salem will close after business hours on Sunday, May 11, while the market in Cambridge's Central Square, will remain open through Monday, May 12. (Another store had been in Mattapan but it closed at the beginning of the year.) The website for Daily Table can be found at https://www.dailytable.org/

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Rush Bowls to Open in Arlington

A chain of dining spots focusing on healthy fare will be opening its second location in Massachusetts, and this one will be in the northwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Rush Bowls is planning to open in Arlington, moving into a space on Broadway in the center of town. Once it opens, expect to see a variety of bowls and smoothies, and it will join another outlet locally in Mansfield.

Rush Bowls was established in 2004 in Boulder, CO, with more than 50 locations now open in the United States.

The address for the upcoming Rush Bowls in Arlington is 307 Broadway, Arlington, MA, 02474. The website for the chain can be found at https://rushbowls.com/

[June 15 update: According to a poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Rush Bowls plans to have its grand opening on June 28.]

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Thursday, May 08, 2025

Shogun Restaurant in West Newton Has Closed

A decades-old Japanese restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston has shut down.

According to a Bluesky post from @y2000k.bsky.social, Shogun Restaurant in West Newton is no longer in business, with a photo posted indicating that it closed permanently as of May 5. The Washington Street dining spot, which had been open for approximately 40 years, was known for its sushi while also offering such options as teriyaki, shumai, gyoza, yakitori, udon, sukiyaki, donburi, and katsu.

The address for the now-closed Shogun Restaurant in West Newton was 1385 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02465.

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood at the Prudential Center in Boston's Back Bay Is Closing

It looks like the Boston location of a group of high-end seafood and steak restaurants is getting ready to close down.

According to a couple of sources (including one within the restaurant industry), Eddie V's Prime Seafood at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay is shutting its doors, with a Facebook post from Boston-based musician David Lieb saying the following earlier this week:

Ok folks, this is it… all things must pass, and I regretfully announce tonight will be the LAST Monday at Eddie V's Boston for the Ron Poster Trio. They are closing the Prudential Center location on Sunday, so we hope to see any and all who can make it. It's been a fantastic run, 3 1/2 years! We'll see you somewhere down the road. The usual … 6:30 - 9:30.

Eddie V's, which first started out in Austin in 2000 and is now headquartered in Orlando, has another restaurant locally in Burlington, which appears to be remaining in operation.

[May 16 update: A check on the place confirms that Eddie V's in the Back Bay is now closed.]

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Boathouse Bistro Is Moving from The Launch at Hingham Shipyard to the Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull

A South Shore restaurant that is known for its Italian fare and its seafood dishes will be moving to a new space one town away.

According to an article from the Hingham Anchor, the Boathouse Bistro is planning to move from its current home at The Launch at Hingham Shipyard to Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull, taking over the space that had been home to Shoreline Kitchen & Bar. The article mentions that the new space will be much larger, having room for functions, special events, and catering, and it will continue to offer pizza, as the space will include a wood-burning oven. If all goes as planned, the restaurant could open in its new space in early June. (As mentioned in another article, Salty Days is taking over Boathouse Bistro's Hingham space.)

Boathouse Bistro first opened at the Shipyard in 2015.

The new address for Boathouse Bistro will be 45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, 02045. Its website can be found at https://www.boathousebistrohingham.com/

[June 23 update: An Instagram post from the business indicates that Boathouse Bistro says farewell to its Hingham location on Tuesday, June 24, with an opening date for its new location in Hull coming soon]

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Salty Days to Open at The Launch at Hingham Shipyard

A dining spot that focuses in part on seafood is opening a second location on the South Shore, and it is returning to the town in which it began.

According to a press release, Salty Days Fish Co. is going to be opening at The Launch at Hingham Shipyard, taking over the Boathouse Bistro space (that restaurant is planning to move to a new space in Hull). The Hingham Anchor mentions that the new location will have a full bar and an outdoor patio, and like its location in Cohasset, it will offer such options as tuna tartare, sushi, and smash burgers.

Salty Days started out in Hingham in 2020 as a fish market, opening its restaurant in Cohasset in 2022 before closing the market a year later.

The address for the upcoming location of Salty Days at the Shipyard is 19 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA, 02043. The website for the business is at https://saltydaysfish.com/

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Just Salad Opens at Cambridge Crossing in East Cambridge

A New York-based salad chain has opened another location in the local area, with this one coming to a growing development in East Cambridge.

According to a press release, Just Salad is now open at Cambridge Crossing, moving into a space near where Jacobs Street and N First Street meet. The new outlet joins others locally in Boston's Financial District and Fort Point along with Burlington and Needham, and it offers such options as salads, salad wraps, warm bowls, soups, and smoothies.

Just Salad was first established in 2006 with a location opening on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

The address for Just Salad at Cambridge Crossing is 212 Jacobs Street, Cambridge , MA, 02141. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.justsalad.com/

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