GrowlGrowl to Open in Boston's Downtown Crossing

A brand new Asian restaurant is making plans to open in the heart of Boston.

According to an article from What Now Boston, GrowlGrowl is going to be opening in Downtown Crossing, moving into a space on Winter Street near where it meets Tremont Street. The article mentions that the upcoming eatery could feature hot pot options with pan-Asian street food influences, with several soup bases possibly being offered.

If all goes well, GrowlGrowl may be opening in late October.

The address for the upcoming GrowlGrowl Hot Pot is 48 Winter Street, Boston, MA, 02108. Its website can be found at https://growlgrowl.com/

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Moona to Open Second Location in Cambridge

An Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Cambridge is going to be joined by a second location not too far away.

According to an article from boston.com, Moona on Hampshire Street in Inman Square is going to expand to another space, with this one being on Main Street between Central Square and Kendall Square. The article mentions that owner Mohamad El Zein and executive chef Scott Ryan have plans to make the new place a cafe to start the day while at night it will be a restaurant serving "Levantine-inspired" dinner items, and the space will be larger than its original Inman Square location. If all goes well, the new location of Moona will open later this year.

The Inman Square location of Moona first opened in the fall of 2016.

The address for the upcoming second location of Moona is 750 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The website for Moona is at https://www.moonarestaurant.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending September 28, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 22, 2025, and September 28, 2025.

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Sembol Mediterranean Restaurant to Open in the Former Edamame Steakhouse Space in Watertown
A new restaurant that features Turkish fare is planning to open just west of Boston.
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JJ Brannelly's in Roslindale Has Reopened
A neighborhood bar that closed during the pandemic--and which first opened nearly 90 years ago--is up and running once again.
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La Tavernetta by Mida Plans to Open in East Boston
It looks like an award-winning local chef may be debuting a brand new concept.
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Winch & Pulley Brewing Company to Open Taproom and Beer Garden in Framingham
A new spot for beer lovers is on its way to a space west of Boston.
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Arwa Yemeni Coffee to Open in Brookline's Coolidge Corner
A small group of Middle Eastern coffee shops will be expanding locally, with a new Boston-area location on the way.
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Sembol Mediterranean Restaurant to Open in the Former Edamame Steakhouse Space in Watertown

A new restaurant that features Turkish fare is planning to open just west of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Sembol Mediterranean Restaurant is looking to open in Watertown, moving into the space on Watertown Street that had been home to Edamame Steakhouse. A What Now Boston article mentions that the upcoming dining spot will apparently feature such options as freshly made breads, house-made mezze, kebabs, döner, and more.

No opening date has been given as of yet for Sembol as it is early in the permitting process, but as soon as we hear more, we will post an update here.

The address for the upcoming Sembol Mediterranean Restaurant is 171 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/sembolmediterranean/

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JJ Brannelly's in Roslindale Has Reopened

A neighborhood bar that closed during the pandemic--and which first opened nearly 90 years ago--is up and running once again.

According to a post from Universal Hub, JJ Brannelly's in Roslindale is now open, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street spot saying the following:

Hi Neighbors. After much hard work, planning, and anticipation - we're excited to share that we have officially reopened our doors! We look forward to seeing old friends and families - and meeting new ones. With an updated, family-friendly space, and great food - we think you'll like the experience. Since 1937, JJ Brannelly's has been a welcoming place for everyone in our community to gather, and we're proud to continue that tradition. Stay tuned for more updates on hours and menus. Hope to see you soon, we'll save you a seat. Slàinte

JJ Brannelly's shuttered during the Covid outbreak, hinting in the early part of 2023 on Facebook that the place would be returning at some point, though they remained closed until this week. The menu for the reopened restaurant and bar include wings, sliders, calamari, burgers, steak tips, fish and chips, macaroni and cheese, tacos, and more.

The address for JJ Brannelly's is 4432 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131.

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Thaitation in Boston's Fenway Has Closed; Exact Status Unknown

A Thai restaurant in Boston has shuttered, and it isn't yet known if the restaurant could return.

According to a couple of sources, Thaitation in the Fenway is locked up and dark, with a Reddit poster saying that a note out front at the Jersey Street spot indicates it has apparently been seized by the state, though we are still trying to confirm this. Phone calls placed to the restaurant go unanswered and no updates have been given on their website or social media.

Thaitation first opened in 2009, replacing the original location of Brown Sugar Cafe (another location of Brown Sugar Cafe remains open on Commonwealth Avenue by Boston University).

The address for the now-closed Thaitation was 129 Jersey Street, Boston, MA, 02215.

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La Tavernetta by Mida Plans to Open in East Boston

It looks like an award-winning local chef may be debuting a brand new concept.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, La Tavernetta by Mida is planning to open in East Boston, moving into a space at Clippership Wharf on the waterfront. The notice says that the proposed restaurant may include a main dining room and a bar area along with a seasonal patio, and the manager listed is Douglass Williams who is behind MIDA, a group of Italian restaurants with locations in East Boston (also at Clippership Wharf), the South End, Fenway, and Newtonville. Little other information on the dining spot has been given, though more should be known by late next week after the hearing.

Williams has gained both local and national recognition over the past several years, including being mentioned as a "Best New Chef" for 2020 by Food & Wine in 2020 while also being a James Beard Award semi-finalist in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2025.

The address for the upcoming location of La Tavernetta by Mida is 35-45 Lewis Street, East Boston, MA, 02128.

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Winch & Pulley Brewing Company to Open Taproom and Beer Garden in Framingham

A new spot for beer lovers is on its way to a space west of Boston.

According to an article from The MetroWest Daily News, Winch & Pulley Brewing Company is getting ready to open a taproom and beer garden in Framingham in the space on Morton Street where Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company had been before moving to Williamsburg last year, and before that, Jack's Abby before it moved to its current home on Clinton Street. The parent company of the new brewery is Right Coast Brands, and it appears that in addition to its beer options, Winch & Pulley will soon offer canned seltzer as well.

It appears that the Winch & Pulley taproom and beer garden could be opening early next month if all goes as planned.

The address for Winch & Pulley is 81 Morton Street, Framingham, MA, 01702. Its website can be found at https://winchandpulley.co/

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Bap Street to Open by Boston University on the Boston/Brookline Line

It looks like a new Korean restaurant may be coming to a space by the Boston/Brookline border.

According to a Brookline News article, Bap Street is planning to open on Commonwealth Avenue, moving into a space by Boston University just north of the Brookline line. The article mentions that the eatery could be offering such options such as bibimbap and kimbap, and it will be takeout-friendly while also having 20 seats for dining in.

The address for the upcoming Bap Street is 1027 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215.

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Arwa Yemeni Coffee to Open in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A small group of Middle Eastern coffee shops will be expanding locally, with a new Boston-area location on the way.

According to a Brookline News article, Arwa Yemeni Coffee is planning to open in the Coolidge Corner area of Brookline, moving into a space on Beacon Street. The article mentions that the 36-seat spot will offer pastries, baked goods, coffee, and tea, and it will join several locations in Texas and Illinois (the business started out in 2022 in Richardson, TX).

The address for the upcoming Arwa Yemeni Coffee is 1333 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for the business is at https://www.arwacoffee.com/

Thanks to Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub for initially bringing this to our attention.

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Sumen Is Opening in the Former Rangla Punjab Space in Arlington Center

A new Asian restaurant is on its way to the northwest suburbs of Boston, taking over the space where an Indian dining spot--and several other restaurants--had been.

According to a source, Sumen is planning to open in Arlington Center, moving into the space that had previously been home to Rangla Punjab, and before that, Singh Saab, Punjabi Tadka, Midami, Kayuga, and Asiana Grille. The social media for the upcoming restaurant indicates that it will offer ramen, sushi, and donburi, and while an exact opening date has not been given as of yet, it appears that the place will be opening soon.

The address for Sumen is 444 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/sumenarlington/

[October 10 update: According to an Instagram post from the place, Sumen soft-opened today.]

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending September 21, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 15, 2025, and September 21, 2025.

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Crisp by Stats Opens at Hub Hall in Boston
A restaurant and bar in Southie has brought a new concept to a Boston food hall.
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GrandTen Distilling to Leave Its Home in South Boston, Plans to Reopen Elsewhere
A distillery and cocktail bar is going to be saying farewell to its space, though it is looking to open back up in another location.
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Flour Bakery + Cafe to Open in the Former J.P. Licks Space in Boston's Mission Hill
A local group of bakery-cafes is planning to open a new location, replacing a now-closed location of a local group of ice cream shops.
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Re:Bar to Open in Everett
The people behind a pair of dog parks and bars will be opening a new spot near its original location just north of Boston.
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Gato Exotico to Open at CambridgeSide; Wusong Road Team Behind It
The people behind an award-winning Harvard Square restaurant are planning to open a brand new concept in another part of Cambridge.
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Mayuri in Acton to Reopen, Taking Over the Former Ginger Court Space

An Indian restaurant in the northwest suburbs of Boston that lost its home is going to be reborn in a new space.

According to a source, Mayuri is planning to open back up in Acton, moving into the space on Great Road that had previously been home to Ginger Court. The dining spot, which had been at Nagog Park until being displaced when its building was torn down for new development, has been known for its mix of Northern Indian and Southern Indian fare, including a buffet; it is not yet known if the buffet will continue or if there might be any changes to its menu, so stay tuned for any updates as they come in.

The address for the new home for Mayuri is 342-344 Great Road (Acton Woods Plaza), Acton, MA, 01720. Its website is at https://mayuriacton.restaurant/

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Crisp by Stats Opens at Hub Hall in Boston

Late last year, it was reported that a restaurant and bar in South Boston had expanded to a new space within a Boston food hall, and now we have learned that they have now opened another concept there as well.

According to a press release, Crisp by Stats is now open at Hub Hall in the city's North Station/West End area, with the new place joining the Stats stall right next to it along with Stats Bar & Grille in Southie. Crisp by Stats offers a dozen signature pizzas, and they also plan to add such items as meatballs, wings, and shareable appetizers to the menu in the near future.

The South Boston location of Stats Bar & Grille first opened in 2010.

The website for Stats is at https://www.statsboston.com/ while the website for Hub Hall is at https://www.hubhallboston.com/

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GrandTen Distilling to Leave Its Home in South Boston, Plans to Reopen Elsewhere

A distillery and cocktail bar in South Boston going to be saying farewell to its space, though it is looking to open back up in another location.

According to an article from What Now Boston, GrandTen Distilling on Dorchester Avenue is planning to leave its home this fall, saying the following in an Instagram post:

...The truth is that all things must change. Like many businesses, we are facing the challenge of rising costs in the city we love. This has made it increasingly difficult for us to operate from our current location. While it's time to close this chapter, we are not closing the book. Consider this a "see you later," not a goodbye. Our departure is temporary, and GrandTen will return to Boston. In the interim, we will be announcing our new location shortly. With immense gratitude, we thank each and every one of you for your support and for sharing a drink with us. Your visits to our distillery have made our journey unforgettable, and consider this your invitation to join us one more time before we head out.

The post mentions that GrandTen Distilling plans to close after business hours on October 19.

GrandTen Distilling first opened in 2011, adding its cocktail bar in 2016.

The current address for GrandTen Distilling is 383 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA, 02127. Its website can be found at https://grandten.com/

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Flour Bakery + Cafe to Open in the Former J.P. Licks Space in Boston's Mission Hill

A local group of bakery-cafes is planning to open a new location, replacing a now-closed location of a local group of ice cream shops.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Flour Bakery + Cafe is going to be opening in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood, taking over the former J.P. Licks space at One Brigham Circle on Tremont Street. Once it debuts (possibly around the beginning of 2026), the new location of Flour will join 10 others in and around Boston, including its newest location on Boston Common.

The address for the upcoming Mission Hill location of Flour Bakery + Cafe is 1618 Tremont Street (One Brigham Circle), Boston, MA, 02120. The website for Flour is at https://flourbakery.com/

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Jonquil's Cafe and Bakery in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed

A bakery-cafe in the Back Bay of Boston has shut down after being in business for approximately six years.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Jonquil's Cafe and Bakery on Newbury Street is closed, with "for lease" signs now up in the windows. Several weeks ago, the business said in an Instagram post that it was "closed until further notice" and to "please stay connected with us through our social media channels or contact us directly," but a subsequent reply indicated that it was not closing for renovations, hinting that it may indeed be a permanent closure which it apparently turned out to be.

The address for the now-closed Jonquil's Cafe and Bakery in the Back Bay was 125 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

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Re:Bar to Open in Everett

The people behind a pair of dog parks and bars will be opening a new spot near its original location just north of Boston.

According to a press release, Re:Bar is planning to open in Everett, offering axe throwing, darts, and nerf games, along with bar bites, beer, and cocktails. The upcoming place, which will be located on Norman Street in the same area as Park-9 Dog Bar (which can be found on Waters Avenue), will also serve as a function space for birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and more. A specific opening date has not been given as of yet for Re:Bar, though we are told that it could be opening sometime in early November if all goes as planned.

The team behind Park-9 Dog Bar and the upcoming Re:Bar also run Park-9 at the Fenway, which is located on Boylston Street in Boston.

The address for the upcoming Re:Bar is 73 Norman St (#19A), Everett, MA, 02149. Its website is at https://play-rebar.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/playrebar/

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Gato Exotico to Open at CambridgeSide; Wusong Road Team Behind It

The people behind an award-winning Harvard Square restaurant are planning to open a brand new concept in another part of Cambridge.

According to a press release, Gato Exotico is going to be opening at CambridgeSide in East Cambridge, and Jason Doo (Chef/Owner of Wusong Road) and his team will be operating the place. The upcoming dining spot will focus on Mexican food with influences from different regions of the country, including such options as cochinita pibil slow-roasted in banana leaves from the Yucatán, mole negro from Oaxaca, and the type of ceviche that might be found in Tulum, along with various small plates and street food. The release says that Gato Exotico will also feature cocktails that are made with mezcal and tequila as well as fresh tropical fruits and juices, and they will be served in custom artist-designed glassware. If all goes as planned, the new dining and drinking spot will open later this year.

Wusong Road first opened in Harvard Square in the latter part of 2021, and it has received countless accolades over the past few years including being mentioned as one of the most beautiful restaurants and bars in America by People Magazine.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending September 14, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 8, 2025, and September 14, 2025.

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Capricho Colombian Steakhouse to Open in the Former La Voile Space in Brookline's Washington Square
A South American restaurant is on its way to Brookline, taking over the space where a location of a pair of French restaurants had been until closing several months ago.
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Elephantine Bakery Opens in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood
A popular bakery-cafe on the New Hampshire seacoast has expanded to a space by the Boston waterfront.
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Mai Opens in the Seaport District of Boston
A new fusion restaurant has come to the Boston waterfront.
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FiDO Pizza Opens in Allston
The group behind several restaurants in Boston's South End has opened a pizza spot in another part of the city.
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Bodega Canal in Boston's West End Has Closed
A Mexican restaurant in Boston that was known in part for its cocktails and entertainment has shut down, and it isn't known if the place could return.
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Baba Yum Burgers Opens in North Andover

A brand new spot for burgers has opened within an historic area north of Boston.

According to a source, Baba Yum Burgers is now open in North Andover, moving into the Hay Scales Exchange building in the Old Center section of town by the common. The new eatery features smash burgers and fries, and it is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and lunch on Sunday.

The Hay Scales Building dates back to the 1800s and is one of a number of historic structures in the Old Center area of town.

The address for Baba Yum Burgers is 4 Johnson Street, North Andover, MA, 01845. Its website can be found at https://babayumburgers.com/

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Capricho Colombian Steakhouse Is Opening in the Former La Voile Space in Brookline's Washington Square

A South American restaurant is on its way to Brookline, taking over the space where a location of a pair of French restaurants had been until closing several months ago. 

According to an article from boston.com, Capricho Colombian Steakhouse is getting ready to open in Washington Square, moving into the former La Voile space on Beacon Street. The article mentions that the upcoming dining spot will be a high-end restaurant that features wood-grilled prime cuts of steak and that it plans to have live music as well, and it also looks to open once a liquor license is received.

The Brookline outlet of La Voile, which first opened in 2015, shut down in April, while the location on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay remains in operation.

The address for Capricho Colombian Steakhouse is 1627 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website is at https://caprichocolombiansteakhouse.com/

[October 14 update: An Instagram post mentions that Capricho Colombian Steakhouse is now open in Brookline.]

[Earlier Article]
La Voile in Brookline's Washington Square Has Closed

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Elephantine Bakery Opens in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a popular bakery-cafe on the New Hampshire seacoast would be expanding to a space by the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it is in the process of getting up and running.

According to an article from boston.com, Elephantine Bakery has soft-opened in Fort Point this week (though it is closed today and will be reopening tomorrow), moving into a space on Congress Street just east of Fort Point Channel. The new location joins the original in Portsmouth, and it is an "old-world bakery" that offers baked goods and pastries with French and Mediterranean influences.

The address for the new location of Elephantine Bakery in Fort Point is 332 Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business is at https://www.elephantinebakery.com/

[Earlier Article]
Elephantine Bakery in Portsmouth Is Expanding to a Second Location in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

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Mai Opens in the Seaport District of Boston

Last fall, it was reported that a new fusion restaurant was coming to the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Mai is now open in the city's Seaport District, moving into a space on Northern Avenue in the Fan Pier area. As mentioned in an earlier article, the new dining spot features French-inspired Japanese fare including a variety of handrolls while cocktails are also featured, and the NoToro Hospitality Group (which includes Matsunori Handroll Bar in Boston) is behind the place.

The address for Mai is 31 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website is at https://www.mai.boston/

[Earlier Article]
Mai Plans to Open in the Fan Pier Area of Boston's Seaport District

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FiDO Pizza Opens in Allston

Earlier this year, it was reported that the group behind several restaurants in Boston's South End would be opening a pizza spot in another part of the city, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, FiDO Pizza is now open in Allston, moving into a space at the Allston Labworks campus on Western Avenue. As mentioned in an earlier article, the new restaurant features New York-style pizza along with a variety of cocktails, and Colin Lynch and the rest of the team behind Traveler Street Hospitality (Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, No Relation, Black Lamb) are behind it.

The address for FiDO Pizza is 250 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02135, while it's website is at https://www.fidopizza.com/

[Earlier Article]
FiDO Pizza Plans to Open at the Allston Labworks Campus in Allston

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Wyatt's Market in Byfield Is Closed Until Further Notice

A food shop north of Boston that is under the same ownership as a popular BBQ spot next door has shuttered, and its exact status is currently unknown.

According to a Facebook post, Wyatt's Market in Byfield is closed, with the post--which comes from the Rusty Can--saying "@wyatts_market will closing until further notice. Starting today. September 9th." No reason was given for the closure, nor is it known if/when the market could reopen; as soon as we find out any additional information, we will post an update here.

Wyatt's Market is owned by the same person who runs the Rusty Can, with the shop having such options as pizza, hot sauces, sandwiches, beer, and ice cream, while the restaurant is known for its brisket, pulled pork, ribs, wings, macaroni and cheese, and more.

The address for Wyatt's Market is 6 Fruit Street, Byfield MA, 01922. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/wyatts_market/

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Bodega Canal in Boston's West End Has Closed

A Mexican restaurant in Boston that was known in part for its cocktails and entertainment has shut down, and it isn't known if the place could return.

According to a source, Bodega Canal in the city's West End area is locked up and dark, with a check on the website for the place saying that the Canal Street spot is "currently closed" and to "please check back" on the website or its Instagram page for any updates. The restaurant and bar, which was located between Haymarket and TD Garden, first opened in the fall of 2018, offering small plates, tacos, bowls, tequila drinks, and more, while also featuring live DJs and dancing.

The address for the now-closed Bodega Canal was 57 Canal Street, Boston, MA, 02114.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending September 7, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 1, 2025, and September 7, 2025.

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Bertucci's in Reading Has Closed
Yet another location of a local chain of Italian restaurants continues to shrink, this time closing a location in the northern suburbs of Boston.
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Navigation Brewing Co. in Lowell Is Closing; Chelmsford Location to Remain Open
A location of a brewery north of Boston that resides in an historic mill building is shutting down, though its newer location will remain in operation.
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Ghost Light Tavern Opens in Boston's Theater District, Replacing Nash Bar & Stage
A new dining and drinking spot featuring comfort food has come to downtown Boston, replacing a Southern-style restaurant and bar that had been in the space for a bit under four years.
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Love Art Sushi Opens in Boston's Seaport District
A pair of sushi spots in Boston have been joined by a third location, and this one comes to a space near the water.
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Bueno Y Sano in Acton Has Closed; New Location Opens in Maynard
A location of a Mexican restaurant in the suburbs of Boston that was part of a group of dining spots based in the Pioneer Valley has closed, though a new location has opened not too far away.
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Bertucci's in Reading Has Closed

Yet another location of a local chain of Italian restaurants continues to shrink, this time closing a location in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Bertucci's in Reading is no longer in business, with a Reading Recap article saying that the Walkers Brook Drive shuttered a couple of days ago. With the closing of this location, that means there the only four left inside/along Route 128, in West Roxbury, Newton, Medford, and Waltham, along with a Bertucci's Pronto in downtown Boston. (Other Bertucci's outlets inside/along Route 495 can still be found in Hingham, Framingham, and Chelmsford.)

The address for the now-closed Reading location of Bertucci's was 45 Walkers Brook Drive, Reading, MA, 01867. The website for all locations is at https://www.bertuccis.com/

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Navigation Brewing Co. in Lowell Is Closing; Chelmsford Location to Remain Open

A location of a brewery north of Boston that resides in an historic mill building is shutting down, though its newer location will remain in operation.

According to a source, Navigation Brewing Co. in Lowell is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from the business saying the following:

After 10 amazing years in our Lowell home at Western Ave Studios, we're turning the page to an exciting new chapter — and it's all happening in Chelmsford! While reasons beyond our control mean we have to close our Lowell taproom, this is far from goodbye. In fact, it's a fresh beginning! Our entire operation is moving to 15 Central Square in downtown Chelmsford, where we're already pouring and ready to welcome you with open arms. Lowell, you've been with us since day one, and for that we are forever grateful. The friendships, the celebrations, the memories — we'll carry them with us always. Now, we can't wait for you to find your way to Chelmsford and keep the tradition alive in our vibrant taproom.

The post goes on to say that the last day in business for the Lowell taproom will be Saturday, October 4.

The Lowell location of Navigation Brewing Co. is located within Western Avenue Studios, which is home to a number of artist studios and lofts and which is part of a multi-building complex on the Pawtucket Canal where industrial fabrics had once been made.

The website for Navigation Brewing Co. can be found at https://www.navigationbrewing.com/

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Ghost Light Tavern Opens in Boston's Theater District, Replacing Nash Bar & Stage

A new dining and drinking spot featuring comfort food has come to downtown Boston, replacing a Southern-style restaurant and bar that had been in the space for a bit under four years.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Ghost Light Tavern is now open in the city's Theater District, taking over the space on Tremont Street where Nash Bar & Stage had been. An earlier What Now Boston article mentioned that the opening of the new spot is a collaboration between Jason Santos (Buttermilk & Bourbon, Citrus & Salt, Butterbird, and the now-closed Nash Bar & Stage) and the people behind the Clock Tavern in South Boston, while the poster in the Facebook group page shared a menu showing such items as wings, tenders, mozzarella sticks, shrimp tacos, tots, smash burgers, chicken BLTs, steak tips, nachos, empanadas, and more, and the space also includes billiards.

The address for Ghost Light Tavern is 253 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/ghostlighttavern/

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Love Art Sushi Opens in Boston's Seaport District

A pair of sushi spots in Boston have been joined by a third location, and this one comes to a space near the water.

According to a Patch article, Love Art Sushi officially opens in the Seaport District today, moving into a space on Northern Avenue in the Fan Pier area. The new location joins two others in the Fenway and downtown, and it offers sushi, bowls, bubble tea, matcha, and more.

The address for the new location of Love Art Sushi in the Seaport District is 53 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for all locations can be found at https://loveartsushi.com/

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Dilli Darbar Opens in Framingham

A brand new Indian restaurant has debuted in MetroWest.

According to Kiat Cormier of ChewOnThis, who posted within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dilli Darbar is now open in Framingham, moving into a space within One Framingham Centre by the intersection of Edgell Road and Route 9. The website for the new restaurant (which has an ownership connection to Woodlands restaurant in Westborough), shows that it specializes in Northern Indian cuisine, though it also offers dishes found in other parts of India as well.

The address for Dilli Darbar is 1 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA, 01701. Its website is at https://www.dillidarbarframingham.com/

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Pita in Chelmsford Has Closed

A fast-casual dining spot north of Boston that focused on Greek fare has shut down.

According to multiple sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Pita in Chelmsford is no longer in business, with the social media for the Boston Road eatery confirming that it indeed shuttered sometime around early August after 10 years in operation. The restaurant was known for such items as Greek salads, falafel, Greek fries, gyros, spanakopita, pastitsio, and more.

The address for the now-closed Pita was 18 Boston Road (Chelmsford Town Center), Chelmsford, MA, 01824.

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Bueno Y Sano in Acton Has Closed; New Location Opens in Maynard

A location of a Mexican restaurant in the suburbs of Boston that was part of a group of dining spots based in the Pioneer Valley has closed, though a new location has opened not too far away.

According to a source, Bueno Y Sano in Acton is no longer in business, with an Acton Exchange article saying that the Main Street eatery has indeed shut down, while another outlet has opened at Maynard Crossing in Maynard. The Acton location first opened in 2012, while current locations (aside from the new Maynard one) can be found in Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, West Springfield, and South Deerfield, along with another in South Burlington, VT.

The website for Bueno Y Sano is at https://buenoysano.com/

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Flip the Bird in North Woburn Has Closed

A local group of dining spots in the northern suburbs of Boston that focus on fried chicken sandwiches has closed one of its locations.

According to several sources, including posters within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Flip The Bird in North Woburn is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

Running a small but growing business comes with extreme highs and lows. Unfortunately this is a low. We have come to the decision to close the Woburn location of Flip the Bird. If any of our fans are entrepreneurs like us you know this decision did not come lightly. We have done all we can think of to get this location to where it needed to be. Unfortunately not everything always works out. We had a meeting with our staff over 2 weeks ago and told them we were closing the doors August 30th. We wanted to give them the courtesy of finding a new job while still having one with us. All our team members have also been offered jobs at other locations of Flip The Bird and some of them are already in the process of transferring to Beverly and Danvers! Our last week in business was supposed to be a way to give back to our regulars and thank them for the their support. Unfortunately circumstances beyond our control did not allow for us to do that. Thank you to the Woburn community for your support over the last few years!

Flip the Bird first opened in the former WuBurger space on Main Street in September of 2023; currently, locations can be found in Beverly, Danvers, and Swampscott, along with an upcoming outlet in North Andover.

The address for the now-closed location of Flip The Bird in North Woburn was 880 Main Street (Route 38), Woburn, MA, 01801. The website for all locations can be found at https://flipthebirdfriedchicken.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending August 31, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 25, 2025, and August 31, 2025.

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Blue Ribbon Brasserie in Boston's Kenmore Square Has Closed
Another dining spot from a NYC-based restaurant group has shut down.
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Locations of Dumpling Daughter in Brookline and South Boston Are Closed; Exact Status Unknown
What was once a small group of Chinese restaurants known for their dumplings now appears to be down to just one, as two of their locations are shuttered with no information on whether they might return or not.
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Blank Street Coffee to Open in the Former Twin Donuts Space in Allston, Will Keep Iconic Sign
A growing group of coffee shops and coffee carts with roots in New York City will be expanding further into the Boston area, moving into a landmark space where a breakfast and lunch spot had been for 70 years.
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Union Square Donuts to Open at MarketStreet Lynnfield
A local group of donut shops is expanding once again, this time opening its first location (just) outside Route 128.
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Mass Hole Donuts Plans to Leave Its Space in Somerville's Teele Square; Hoping to Find New Location
A specialty donut shop that is known in part for its donut holes is making plans to leave its space, as it begins a search for a potential new location.
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