Monday, September 29, 2025

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.


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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[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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