Monday, December 29, 2025

Restaurant News for the Week Ending December 28, 2025

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


Graffiti Pizza and Street Food in Allston Has Closed
A dining spot that was known in part for its pizza options has shut down.
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Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee to Open in Burlington
A small group of breakfast and lunch spots with three locations north of Boston will be opening a fourth, and this one will also be north of the city.
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The Olde Colonial Cafe in Norwood Is Closing
A decades-old restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston is closing.
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Blue Ribbon BBQ in Dedham Is Closing
It looks like a small local group of barbecue joints will be closing one of its locations.
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Brownstone in the South End Has Closed
A neighborhood spot in Boston that was known in part for its comfort food has shut down.
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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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