Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 18, 2025, and August 24, 2025.
The Star Drive-In in Taunton Is Closing
A retro-style restaurant south of Boston is planning to shut down.
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Haidilao Hot Pot to Open in Downtown Boston
A chain of hot pot places is expanding to Boston, opening a location in the heart of the city.
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Illinois-Based Bread & Vine to Expand to Boston
A French bistro in the Midwest is in expansion mode, with one planning to open in the local area.
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Lab 13 Handroll Bar Opens at Chestnut Hill Square
A new sushi spot has come to a mixed-use development a few miles west of Boston.
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Angelina Plans to Open in the Back Bay/Fenway Area
It looks like a brand new bakery is coming to a busy intersection in Boston.
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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]
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