Umami Crudo Opens in Boston's North End in the Former Crudo Space

A fine-dining Japanese restaurant has come to the North End of Boston, taking over the space where another Asian dining spot had been.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Umami Crudo is now open on Salem Street, moving into the space where Crudo was until closing this past fall. The new restaurant has an ownership connection to the high-end Umami Omakase in Cambridge, and Eater says that the new place is "more accessible" with sushi, rolls, and Japanese tapas.

Previous to Crudo, Pulcinella Mozzarella Bar and Ristorante was also in the space where Umami Crudo now resides.

The address for Umami Crudo is 78 Salem Street, Boston, MA, 02113. Its website can be found at https://www.umamicrudo.com/

[Earlier Article]
Crudo in Boston's North End Has Closed

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Santorini at Revere Beach Is Apparently Closing

It looks like a seaside restaurant known for its Greek cuisine is shutting down.

According to a source, Santorini at Revere Beach is getting ready to close its doors, with Bob Upton of RevereBeach.com seeming to confirm this, saying the following in the Facebook post:

Wow.....Santorini's had a great run at Revere Beach...Thanks so much Sylvia.....so such a great spot to meet, share your stories and enjoy the views at Revere Beach......

Our source mentions that Santorini--which has been in business for approximately 30 years--may be closing this weekend, but we are still trying to confirm this.

The address for Santorini is 376 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA, 02151. 

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Pastoral ARTisan Pizza + Kitchen + Bar in Boston's Fort Point Is Closing

A neighborhood restaurant near the Boston waterfront that is known in part for its wood-fired pizza is shutting down.

According to a source, Pastoral ARTisan Pizza + Kitchen + Bar in Fort Point is closing after business hours today, with Kobie Ali of the Congress Street spot saying the following in a Facebook post:

This is tough. I have never worked at a place I love more than Pastoral - ARTisan Pizza, Kitchen & Bar! Come hang for one last slice [today]!

Pastoral first opened in 2013, offering Neapolitan pizza along with pasta dishes and other Italian and Mediterranean options.

The address for Pastoral is 345 Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website can be found at https://pastoralfortpoint.com/

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Ama at The Atlas Opens in Allston

The people behind an award-winning Dorchester restaurant have opened a new spot that resides within a luxury hotel in Allston.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Ama at The Atlas is now open on Western Avenue, with the dining spot being part of Pearl & Law Hospitality which operates Comfort Kitchen in Uphams Corner. Like that restaurant, Ama focuses on flavors and ingredients of the African diaspora, with the menu including such options as momos, curry chickpea pita, duck fried rice, berbere-spiced fried chicken, lamb kofta, confit pork belly, tamarind trout, braised veal shank, blue corn gnocchi, roasted eggplant, fried yuca, charred escarole, and sticky date pudding, along with beer, cider, wine, cocktails, and mocktails. (The dining spot also features breakfast service in addition to lunch and dinner.)

Comfort Kitchen has received much in the way of accolades since opening in 2023, including "Best New Restaurant" by The Boston Globe and Boston Magazine and being mentioned as one of the top 50 dining spots in the country by The New York Times.

The address for Ama at The Atlas is 40 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website can be found at https://www.ama-boston.com/

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Arwa Yemeni Coffee to Open in Brookline

A small group of Yemeni coffee shops will be opening its first Greater Boston location--and its first in Massachusetts.

According to a press release, Arwa Yemeni Coffee has reached a lease agreement with real estate firm The Hamilton Company to open on Beacon Street in Brookline, with the address indicating that it will move into a space in Coolidge Corner. An earlier Brookline News article mentions that the upcoming coffee shop will offer pastries and other bakery items in addition to coffee, and it plans to be open late on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. No opening date has been given as of yet, so keep checking back for updates.

Arwa Yemeni Coffee, which was founded in 2022, currently has ten locations in Connecticut, Illinois, Texas, and California.

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

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Norinori Test Kitchen Opens in Brookline

Approximately a year ago, it was reported that the people behind a sushi spot and a French-Japanese fusion restaurant were planning to open a third eatery, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an article from MassLive, Norinori Test Kitchen is now open in Brookline, moving into a space on Chestnut Hill Avenue in the Cleveland Circle area by the Brighton line. As mentioned in an earlier article here, the new restaurant offers handrolls and bento boxes, and NoToro Hospitality Group (Matsunori Handroll Bar, Mai) is behind the spot.

The address for Norinori Test Kitchen is 399 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website can be found at https://norinori.kitchen/

[Earlier Article]
Norinori Test Kitchen Plans to Open in the Cleveland Circle Area in Brookline

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The Milkshake Factory Is Opening in Walpole

A franchise of dessert shops whose roots in Pennsylvania date back more than 100 years will be expanding to the Greater Boston area.

According to a source, the MilkShake Factory is planning to open in Walpole, apparently moving into the former GameStop space in the Walpole Mall on Route 1. This will be the first location in Massachusetts, and based on the others, expect to see a variety of milkshakes offered along with sundaes, root beer floats, and "molten cups."

The MilkShake Factory's roots can be traced back to a soda fountain that opened in Pittsburgh back in 1914, with the business now expanding across the country with a number of new outlets in the works; the closest location currently in operation is in Stamford, CT, with another coming soon to nearby Darien.

The website for the MilkShake Factory is at https://www.milkshakefactory.com/ 

[February 19 update: According to a Facebook post from the place, the Walpole location of MilkShake Factory has soft-opened.]

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Alice & Monarch to Open in Cambridge's Kendall Square

It looks like a dual-concept spot is on its way to Cambridge.

According to posts within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site, Alice & Monarch are planning to open at what appears to be 238 Main Street in Kendall Square. The listings say that Alice will be a Mediterranean-inspired taverna on the main level of the space (with an emphasis on Italian fare) while Monarch will be found through a long hallway on the lower level and will be an elevated cocktail and small plates lounge that will also have space for private events.

No other information has been given as of yet for Alice & Monarch, so check back for updates as they come in. (It looks like the website for Alice will be at https://alicecambridge.com/)

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Muffin House Cafe to Open in Canton

A local group of bakery-cafes with locations south and west of Boston will be opening a new location south of the city.

According to an article from MassLive, Muffin House Cafe is planning to open in Canton, moving into a space in the Cobb Corner Shopping Center on Washington Street. Based on other locations in Westwood, Natick, Walpole, Medway, Hopkinton, and Mendon, expect to see a variety of muffins along with breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bagels, toasts, pastries, coffee, and more.

It appears that the new location of Muffin House Cafe could open in April, though an exact opening date has not been given as of yet.

The address for the upcoming Muffin House Cafe in Canton is 22 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. The website for all locations is at https://www.muffinhousecafe.com/

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Pomona Appears to be Opening Soon in East Boston

A cafe with Colombian influences may finally be close to opening after being in the works for nearly three years.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Pomona is slated to appear before the board via a virtual hearing this week regarding its seeking a common victualler/liquor license to operate on Meridian Street in East Boston's Maverick Square area, with the upcoming spot including a bar area with five seats and a service area with tables and chairs for patrons. The website for the place says that "we're almost here" while also mentioning "fresh brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee & drinks Made with Colombian soul, crafted for Eastie From our kitchen to your table....Let's celebrate flavor, coffee, and community together."

Another location of Pomona can be found in Swampscott, while one had also been in Winthrop but it is closed. (A location had been in the works for Jamaica Plain, but those plans apparently fell through).

The address for the upcoming location of Pomona is 18 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website is at https://pomonaeastie.com/coming-soon/

[Earlier Article]
Pomona Cafe & Wine Bar Plans to Open in East Boston

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Craft Food Halls May Be Coming to Downtown Boston

It looks like the team behind a local group of food halls known for their self-service beer taps could be opening another one, and this one would be in the heart of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Craft Food Halls is seeking to operate at One Post Office Square, with the notice saying that it would be in one large room on the ground floor with various dining and seating areas, and with a proposed closing time of 2:00 AM. If approved, the new location of Craft Food Halls would join locations of various sizes in Eastern Massachusetts including in Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Waltham, and Lexington.

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Pedro's Kitchen Opens in Allston

A new restaurant has come to a Boston neighborhood, and a familiar name is involved.

According to its website, Pedro's Kitchen is now open in Allston, with the dining spot moving into the space on Glenville Avenue where Fields West had briefly been, and before that, The Glenville Stops. The owner of the new restaurant is Pedro Alarcon, who was behind La Casa de Pedro in Watertown and Boston's Seaport District and more recently, Pedro's Street food truck; like those businesses, Pedro's Kitchen focuses on Latin cuisine with an emphasis on Venezuelan fare, with the menu including empanadas, arepas, fried yuca, fried plantains, carne asada, cachapas, and items formerly served at La Casa de Pedro such as garlic cilantro shrimp and mango ceviche.

The address for Pedro's Kitchen is 85 Glenville Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website can be found at https://pedroskitchenboston.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending January 25, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between January 19, 2026, and January 25, 2026.

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Trillium Beer Garden Will Not Be Returning to The Greenway
Say farewell to a popular outdoor beer garden in the heart of Boston.
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Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway Is Not Closing After All
A Boston food hall that was on the verge of shutting down has been saved at the last minute.
Full Story

The Pearl at South Bay in Dorchester Has Closed; the Boston Landing Location Will Remain Open
One of a pair of seafood restaurants has shuttered.
Full Story

Emmy Squared Pizza to Open within Swingers Back Bay
A growing group of pizzerias with roots in New York City will be expanding to Boston, and it will be located within a golf-themed entertainment spot that is also coming to the city.
Full Story

Orinoco in Brookline Village Is Closing
What was once a trio of Venezuelan restaurants is on the verge of going away completely, as its sole remaining location is closing its doors.
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Trillium Beer Garden Will Not Be Returning to The Greenway in Downtown Boston

Say farewell to a popular outdoor beer garden in the heart of Boston.

According to multiple sources along with an article in The Boston Globe, Trillium Garden on The Greenway is not going to be returning after nearly a decade in operation, as Trillium Brewing Company submitted a bid but was not chosen, with the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy going with a new as-of-yet unnamed tenant instead (the name of the new tenant will be named in the spring). Trillium first opened its beer garden on the Greenway back in 2017, being a place where patrons could enjoy beers while sitting at picnic tables under the shade of the trees.

Trillium continues to operate locations in Fort Point, the Fenway, and Canton, and it now has an indoor winter beer garden at The Connector at Winthrop Center on Federal Street.

The website for Trillium Brewing Company is at https://trilliumbrewing.com/

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Marzae Cellar + Provisions to Open at Boston Public Market

The people behind a suburban winery that is the only natural winery in Massachusetts will be bringing a tasting room to downtown Boston. 

According to multiple sources, Marzae Cellar + Provisions is going to be opening at Boston Public Market, with an Instagram post from BPM saying that it "will bring a vibrant new tasting room to the Market—featuring natural wines, aperitifs, non-alcoholic beverages, and seasonal food rooted in New England's agricultural traditions" while the Instagram page for the Acton-based Marzae mentions that "Whether you're stopping by for a casual glass of wine after work or joining us for an intimate, chef-driven dinner at the 'Kitchen Counter,' we look forward to welcoming you into the Marzae family at our new space." Marzae also says that the new concept will have farm-to-table bites and seasonal tasting menus, a shop with New England provisions, sustainable wine on draft, and non-alcoholic options. If all goes as planned, Marzae Cellar + Provisions will open sometime this spring.

Husband-and-wife team Eliot Martin and Kate Lucai opened Marzae in 2023, with the facility being hidden away in an industrial park off Route 62. Its website can be found at https://www.marzaewine.com/

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Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway Is Not Closing After All

Earlier this month, it was looking like a Boston food hall would be saying farewell this week, but now we have learned that it has been saved at the last minute.

Based on what a source told us earlier today along with a subsequent article from The Boston Globe, Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway will remain open, as a new operator will be managing the food hall. The article mentions that local real estate developer Samuels and Associates will be entering a partnership with Alexandria Real Estate Equities (owner of 401 Park) to oversee Time Out Market, and both the name and the vendors will remain as is.

A week ago Tuesday, it was announced that vendors were told that Time Out Market--which debuted in 2019 would be closing after business hours on Thursday, January 23.

[Earlier Article]
Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway Is Closing

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Cafe Luna in Cambridge Is Opening on Third Street in the Kendall Square Area

[Note: This article was updated on March 17 to reflect the fact that this was a move, not a second location.]

A cafe on the outer edge of Kendall Square in Cambridge that is known for its all-day breakfasts is opening a new location not all that far away.

According to a source who told us a few weeks ago, the people behind Cafe Luna on Main Street are planning to open a Cafe Luna on Third Street, with What Now Boston confirming this and saying that the new location will be much larger and will include two private dining areas along with a seasonal outdoor patio--and in addition to breakfast and lunch, it will also be offering dinner service soon after it debuts. Cafe Luna had originally been at the corner of Mass. Ave. and Main Street on the eastern edge of Central Square, but it moved a few blocks east to Main Street. (There is also a Little Luna on Binney Street.)

The address for the new location of Cafe Luna is 350 Third Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for the business is at https://www.cafeluna-centralsq.com/

[March 17 update: Based on information from a Bluesky thread, Cafe Luna is now open in its new location on Third Street, and this is actually a move, not a second location as was originally thought.]

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The Pearl at South Bay in Dorchester Is Closing; the Boston Landing Location Will Remain Open

A pair of seafood restaurants will soon be down to one location.

According to a press release, The Pearl at South Bay in Dorchester is shutting down, with the note saying the following:

After nearly five years of operations, [owner] Mika Winder will officially close its doors on Sunday, January 25, to focus efforts on its sister location, The Pearl Boston Landing, located at 67 Guest Street in Brighton, made possible through the continued partnership and support of New Balance....The Pearl thanks the South Bay and Dorchester community for its support from day one and is filled with optimism for building on The Pearl's reputation as it continues its journey in Brighton.

The South Bay location of The Pearl debuted in the spring of 2021, while the Boston Landing location opened last winter; both locations have been known for their variety of seafood options (including a raw bar) along with beer, wine, and cocktails. The website for the business is at https://www.thepearl-boston.com/

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Knoll Street Tavern Is Slated to Open in Roslindale on January 27

A new pub is on the verge of debuting in a Boston neighborhood after being in the works for approximately a year.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Knoll Street Tavern is planning to open its doors in Roslindale on Tuesday, January 27, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it will be taking over the space on Centre Street that had been home to Kelleher's Bar and Grille. UH states that the new dining and drinking spot will have table seating for 66 along with 30 seats at its bar and it will have a scratch kitchen, with hours being 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM daily.

The space in which Knoll Street Tavern is opening had previously been home to a few watering holes, including Flynn's, Kelly & Whalen's, P.J. Kelleher's, and then Kelleher's Bar and Grille.

The address for Knoll Street Tavern is 1410 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131.

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Knoll Street Tavern Plans to Open in the Kelleher's Bar and Grille Space in Roslindale

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Viza Cafe Opens in Jamaica Plain

A new coffee shop has come to Jamaica Plain.

According to a source, Viza Cafe is now open in JP, moving into a space on South Street about midway between Centre Street and the Arborway. Our source mentions that the new spot offers breakfast sandwiches and coffee while an earlier licensing board page stated that the space includes a main room with seating for 14 and a second room with seating for 6.

Tha address for Viza Cafe is 114 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/viza.cafe/

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Tom Yum Yang to Open in Allston

A brand new Thai restaurant is on its way to Allston, and it has an ownership connection to a Cambridge dining spot.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Tom Yum Yang is planning to open on Harvard Avenue about midway between Brighton Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue, with a What Now Boston article saying that the people behind Sugar & Spice in Porter Square are opening the place. The article also mentions that plans for the restaurant have apparently been in the works since at least 2022, but the poster within the Facebook group shows that a sign is now up for the restaurant.

The address for the upcoming Tom Yum Yang is 156 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

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Emmy Squared Pizza Is Opening within Swingers Back Bay in Boston

A growing group of pizzerias with roots in New York City will be expanding to Boston, and it will be located within a golf-themed entertainment spot that is also coming to the city.

According to a press release, Emmy Squared Pizza is opening within Swingers Back Bay, with the complex being slated to debut on Boylston Street on February 27. The dining spot, which can also be found within other Swingers locations along with standalone spaces (the closest is currently in Westport, CT) is known for its pizza that combines New York-style grandma pie with Detroit-style, while also featuring double-stack burgers and more. (Swingers will also offer beer, wine, and cocktails.)

Emmy Squared Pizza first started out in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn in 2016.

The address for the upcoming Emmy Squared Pizza/Swingers is 777 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for Emmy Squared Pizza is at https://www.emmysquaredpizza.com/ while the website for Swingers is at https://www.swingers.club/us

[February 27 update: According to the Swingers website, both Swingers and Emmy Squared Pizza are now open in the Back Bay.]

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Swingers to Open in Boston's Back Bay

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Blue Square Pizza to Open in Natick

A pair of pizza spots west of Boston that feature four different types of pizza will be expanding to a third location west of the city, and this will be its closest one to Boston.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Blue Square Pizza is planning to open in Natick, moving into The Block, a new development that is coming to Main Street in the center of town. Once it opens (likely this spring), the new location will join others in Hopkinton and Northborough, and based on those restaurants, expect to see New York-style, grandma-style (basically a thin-crust version of Sicilian), Chicago cracker thin (Chicago's version of bar/tavern pizza), and Detroit-style pizza.

The address for the upcoming Natick location of Blue Square Pizza is 1 S Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760. The website for the business is at https://bluesquarepizza.com/

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Orinoco in Brookline Village Is Closing

What was once a trio of Venezuelan restaurants is on the verge of going away completely, as its sole remaining location is closing its doors.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Orinoco in Brookline Village is shutting down, with a Brookline News article mentioning that the people behind the Harvard Street spot (which is currently on its annual winter break) will not be renewing the restaurant's food license, while it also appears that the owner of the building is looking at options for the site that includes the possibility of new housing, though no specific decisions have been made as of yet. Two other locations of Orinoco had also been in Boston's South End and Cambridge's Harvard Square, but they shuttered in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

The address for Orinoco in Brookline Village is 22 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02445.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending January 18, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between January 12, 2026, and January 18, 2026.

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Mamaleh's at High Street Place in Downtown Boston Has Closed
A local group of Jewish delis has gotten a bit smaller, as its location within a Boston food court has shuttered.
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Dugout Cafe in Boston Has Closed
It looks like a bar that has been around for nearly 100 years has shut down.
Full Story

Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway Is Closing
A Boston food hall will soon be saying farewell.
Full Story

Limani at The Street Chestnut Hill Has Closed
An upscale Mediterranean restaurant with roots in New York has shut down.
Full Story

Smashburger in Medford Has Closed
A location of a Colorado-based chain of quick-casual burger restaurants has shut down.
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First Watch Opens in Boston's Back Bay

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a Florida-based chain of breakfast and lunch spots would be expanding to Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, First Watch is now open in the Back Bay, moving into a space on Boylston Street near the corner of Fairfield Street. This is the second location to open in the local area, as another outlet opened in Hanover in the early part of 2025, and both locations offer such items as eggs benedict, breakfast tacos, waffles, pancakes, French toast, steak and eggs hash, breakfast bowls, salads, and sandwiches.

The address for First Watch in the Back Bay is 777 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the chain is at https://firstwatch.com/

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Sunrise Express Opens in Boston's North End

A new breakfast and lunch spot has come to the North End of Boston.

According to a source along with a press release, Sunrise Express has soft-opened on Hanover Street, with the place mostly being a takeout place that has a handful of bar seats for those who want to dine in. A check on the menu for the place--which is having a grand opening from January 22 through January 24--shows that its focus is on breakfast sandwiches and lunch sandwiches along with coffee and tea, and its hours of operation will be 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Saturday.

The address for Sunrise Express is 227 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, 02113. Its website can be found at https://www.eatatsunrise.com/

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Mamaleh's at High Street Place in Downtown Boston Has Closed

A local group of Jewish delis has gotten a bit smaller, as its location within a Boston food court has shuttered.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mamaleh's at High Street Place in the city's downtown area is no longer in business, with a photo showing the space completely cleared out while the food hall's website has removed the spot from its site. Locations of the deli in Cambridge's Kendall Square, Brookline's Washington Square, and Boynton Yards in Somerville remain in operation.

Mamaleh's debuted with the opening of High Street Place in the winter of 2022.

The website for Mamaleh's can be found at https://mamalehs.com/

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BuenoMalo in Andover Is Closing

A Southern California-inspired restaurant north of Boston is closing its doors.

According to a source, BuenoMalo in Andover is shutting down, with a Facebook post from the Main Street dining spot indicating that its last day is slated to be January 24. BuenoMalo first opened in 2017, offering a mix of Mexican fare and SoCal items including street corn and chips, surf-and-turf quesadillas, California burritos, chipotle shrimp, fish tacos, churros, margaritas, and Mexican coke.

The address for BuenoMalo is 93 Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810. Its website can be found at https://www.buenomalo.com/

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Liberty at the Landing Tavern & Restaurant Is Replacing Uno Mas Taco & Tequila in Weymouth Landing

A Mexican taco and tequila bar on the South Shore has shuttered, and a new spot under the same ownership is replacing it.

According to a source, Uno Mas Taco & Tequila Bar in the Braintree section of Weymouth Landing is closed, with a Facebook post from the Commercial Street spot saying that they have taken a "holiday break" and that they will be opening with a new concept in the new year. We have since learned that the new place will be called Liberty at the Landing Tavern & Restaurant (the people involved also run Liberty Tavern in Quincy Center). 

Uno Mas Taco & Tequila Bar first opened in the fall of 2024, taking over the former Rivershed space.

The address for the now-closed Uno Mas Taco & Tequila Bar (and upcoming Liberty at the Landing Tavern & Restaurant) in Weymouth Landing is 35 Commercial Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for https://www.libertyatthelanding.com/

February 26 update: Both a source and a check on the place indicate that Liberty at the Landing Tavern & Restaurant is now open in Weymouth Landing.]

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Yellow Door Taqueria in Boston's Brigham Circle/Mission Hill Neighborhood Has Apparently Closed

It looks like a location of a small group of Mexican restaurants has shuttered.

According to a source, Yellow Door Taqueria in Boston's Brigham Circle/Mission Hill neighborhood is no longer in operation, as the windows are papered over and the sign for the Tremont Street spot has been taken down. The website for Yellow Door seems to confirm its closure as the location has been removed from the site, while a phone call indicates that the number is no longer in service.

Yellow Door Taqueria first opened in Brigham Circle/Mission Hill toward the end of 2022, replacing Flann O'Brien's; currently, there are locations in the South End and Dorchester's Lower Mills along with a new one in Providence.

The address for the now-closed location of Yellow Door Taqueria was 1619 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02120. The website for the other locations can be found at https://www.yellowdoortaqueria.com/

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Dugout Cafe in Boston Has Closed

It looks like a Boston bar that has been around for nearly 100 years has shut down.

According to an Instagram post from mendoza_comedy, the Dugout Cafe on Commonwealth Avenue by Boston University is no longer in business, with the post saying the following:

Hey all, we've received word that the Dugout Cafe is officially, permanently closed. WE HAVE A NEW VENUE for this Saturday, ticket holders will be updated, but The Mendoza Line at the Dugout Cafe is officially done. Thank you to everyone that has performed, attended, or produced our cozy little show in the back room of a bar over the last 12 years.

This follows on the heels of an article from Universal Hub saying that the liquor license for the Dugout Cafe is being sold to the upcoming Seaport District location of Earl's Kitchen and Bar, which will join other locations of the chain at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay and Assembly Row in Somerville.

The Dugout Cafe, which dates back to 1934, has been a popular spot with BU students over the years.

The address for the now-closed Dugout Cafe was 722 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215.

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Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway Is Closing

It looks like a Boston food hall will soon be saying farewell.

Based on information from a source, and confirmed by an article in the Boston Business Journal, Time Out Market Boston in the city's Fenway neighborhood is closing down, with the BBJ saying that vendors have been told about the food hall shuttering. Time Out, which debuted in 2019, is home to a variety of food and drink vendors including Ms. Clucks Deluxe Chicken & Dumplings, Cusser's Roast Beef & Seafood, Blue Ribbon BBQ, A&B Burgers, Union Square Donuts, Lala's Neapolitan-ish Pizza, and Squeeze Juice Company.

We have been told a date that Time Out may be closing, though that date (which is in late January) has not been confirmed as of yet.

The website for Time Out Market Boston is at https://www.timeout.com/time-out-market-boston/

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Sweet & Comfy in Brighton's Oak Square Is Closing

A dessert shop in a Boston neighborhood is getting ready to shut down.

According to a source, Sweet & Comfy in the Oak Square section of Brighton is closing its doors, with an Instagram post from the Tremont Street shop saying the following:

Shops close. Memories don't. Sweet & Comfy's last day is 1/18/26. Thank you for every smile, visit, and core memory. Oak Square will always be home. No sadness…just love, gratitude, and momentum. This chapter ends, but the journey doesn't. Maybe we'll see you again, Boston

The space in which Sweet & Comfy resides had previously been home to Day & Night Cereal Bar, with the two businesses being under the same ownership; Sweet & Comfy has been known for such items as ice cream, cereal dessert bowls, and shakes.

The address for Sweet & Comfy is 6 Tremont Street, Brighton, MA, 02135.

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Fupo Cafe in Cambridge's Huron Village Has Closed

A Cambridge restaurant known in part for its Asian Fusion fare and its Chinese-American dishes appears to have shut down.

According to a couple of source, including Leah Klein of City Living Boston, Fupo Cafe in Huron Village is apparently no longer in business, with photos of the Huron Avenue space showing it mostly cleared out. There is no indication of its closure on its social media, nor does its website mention anything about its shuttering.

Fupo Cafe first opened about a year ago, taking over the space where Village Kitchen had been.

The address for the now-closed Fupo Cafe was 359 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

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Limani at The Street Chestnut Hill Has Closed

An upscale Mediterranean restaurant with roots in New York has shut down.

According to a source, Limani at The Street Chestnut Hill is no longer in business, with the website for the development removing the dining spot from its website while a Yelp post shows a sign out front indicating that it shuttered sometime this month. It appears that other locations in New York City, Roslyn, NY, Charlotte, NC, and Washington, D.C. remain in operation, while there is also a Limani Grill location in Boston's Seaport District along with another in Commack, NY.

Limani first opened at The Street Chestnut Hill in the spring of 2022; the website for the other locations can be found at https://limani.com/

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Smashburger in Medford Has Closed

A Boston-area location of a Colorado-based chain of quick-casual burger restaurants has shut down.

Based on an X post from @PackardGoose, Smashburger in Medford is no longer in business, with a check on the Fellsway Plaza dining spot indicating that it appears to have closed a bit more than a month ago. It does look like locations of the chain in Boston, Westwood, Natick, and Attleboro remain in operation.

The Medford location of Smashburger debuted in 2015, being the third location to open locally following the Natick and Westwood restaurants. 

The address for the now-closed Smashburger in Medford was 495 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155. The website for the chain is at https://smashburger.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending January 11, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between January 5, 2026, and January 11, 2026.

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Locations of Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Braintree, Dedham, and Revere Are Closing January 11
It looks like a Boston-based group of deep-dish pizza spots is shrinking further and will now have no presence in the local area.
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Jejes Coffee to Open in Boston's Seaport District
A coffee shop in the western suburbs of Boston will soon be joined by another location by the city's waterfront.
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Third Time Together Closes in Brighton, Will Open in the Former Earnest Drinks Space in Kendall Square
A local business known in part for its ice cream that opened in Brighton a few months ago is now closed, but it will be relocating to Cambridge.
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Si Cara Opens in South Boston
A second location of a restaurant known in part for its pizza has debuted after being in the works for nearly a year.
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Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Braintree Has Closed
A suburban location of a local group of upscale Italian steakhouses has shut down.
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Update: Locations of Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Braintree, Dedham, and Revere Are Closing January 11

It looks like a Boston-based group of deep-dish pizza spots is shrinking further and will now have no presence in the local area.

According to multiple sources along with email notices from the company, Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Braintree and Dedham are closing, with the emails for each saying "It's with sadness that we write to let you know that our Uno Pizzeria & Grill in [Braintree and Dedham] will be closing its doors for the last time on Sunday, January 11." Subsequently, multiple other sources (along with another email notice) confirm that the Revere location is closing January 11 as well.

With the closing of these three locations, there are no longer any Uno outlets in the Greater Boston area, with the closest ones being in Attleboro, Bellingham, and Worcester.

There had once been many more locations of the chain locally, including in Boston's Back Bay, Fenway, and Symphony area along with Allston, Cambridge's Harvard Square and Porter Square, Burlington, Framingham, Newton Corner, Swampscott, Waltham, and Woburn. The website for Uno can be found at https://www.unos.com/

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Naya Is Opening in Cambridge's Kendall Square on January 14

A growing group of Middle Eastern restaurants with roots in New York City will be opening a new Boston-area location next week.

According to a press release, Naya is slated to open in the Kendall Square section of Cambridge on January 14, with the Main Street location joining others in downtown Boston, the Back Bay, and at Arsenal Yards in Watertown. Once it opens, the new eatery will offer dishes with Lebanese influences including customizable bowls, wraps, salads, desserts, and more, and while it wasn't initially known whether the upcoming Fenway location might debut before Kendall Square, it now appears that the former will open on Boylston Street sometime in the spring.

The address for the new location of Naya in Kendall Square is 355 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for all locations is at https://www.eatnaya.com/

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MEZŌ Is Opening in the Former Pancho's Taqueria Space in Dedham

A new Mediterranean restaurant is on its way to the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a press release, MEZŌ is planning to open in Dedham on March 2, with the address indicating that it will be moving into the space on High Street that had been home to Pancho's Taqueria. The upcoming 25-seat dining spot will be a modern Mediterranean restaurant that has a "fast-fine" concept where it will be an upscale version of a fast-casual place (including a grab-and-go section), with such options as avgolemono, moussaka, grilled lamb chops, chicken gyros, pork souvlaki, stuffed peppers, roasted lemon potatoes, baklava, and more.

The owner/operator of MEZŌ is George Panagopoulos, who runs the Dedham House of Pizza.

The address for MEZŌ is 551 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website will be at https://mezodedham.com/

[March 5, 2026 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, MEZŌ is now open in Dedham.]

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Sushi Kingdom to Open in Cambridge

It looks like a new sushi spot is on its way to Cambridge.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, a "coming soon" sign for Sushi Kingdom is now up at a storefront on Mass. Ave., and it appears to be moving into the space between Harvard Square and Central Square where Flame Hot Pot & Sushi had been. No other information can be found on the place other than the fact that the sign says "all you can eat," so as soon as any additional info comes in, we will post an update here.

It appears that the address for Sushi Kingdom will be 1001 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

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Jejes Coffee to Open in Boston's Seaport District

A coffee shop in the western suburbs of Boston will soon be joined by another location by the city's waterfront.

According to a message sent by Adam Castiglioni of @conciergeboston.bsky.social, Jejes Coffee is planning to open in the Seaport District, moving into a space on Harbor Way. Once it opens, the new shop will join another in Wellesley, and based on that location, it will likely be offering a variety of coffee options along with such possible items as hot chocolate, tea, juice, ice cream, and more.

Jejes Coffee first started out back in 2020.

The address for the upcoming location of Jejes Coffee in the Seaport District is 50 Harbor Way, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business is at https://www.jejescoffeehouse.com/

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TBaar in Brookline Has Closed

A New York-based group of shops featuring bubble tea, smoothies, and juices has closed another one of its Boston-area locations.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, TBaar in Brookline is no longer in operation, with a Facebook post from the Beacon Street business saying the following

After almost 10 years, we're sadly saying goodbye to this space. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years and to everyone who has visited us. We're truly grateful for this community. Our Quincy location will remain open, so be sure to visit us there for your favorite drinks and snacks.

Another location of TBaar had been in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood, but that one is also closed as well.

The address for the now-closed TBaar in Brookline was 1038 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.tbaar.com/

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Third Time Together Is Moving from Brighton to Cambridge's Kendall Square

A local business known in part for its ice cream that opened in Brighton a few months ago is now closed, but it will be relocating to Cambridge.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Third Time Together closed its store at the Charles River Speedway on Western Avenue last month due to negotiations for a longer-term lease not working out, and now it will open in the space on Binney Street in Kendall Square where Earnest Drinks had been until closing in November. The article mentions that the new location will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while continuing to offer ice cream.

Before debuting in Brighton, Third Time Together had been hoping to open in East Somerville, but that subsequently fell through, leading them to open at the Charles River Speedway instead last September. Founder Nick Ladin-Sienne, had initially brought a temporary location of the place (called Third Time Ice Cream) to Somerville's Bow Market in the fall of 2024.

The address for the new location of Third Time Together in Kendall Square is 399 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142. Its website is at https://www.thirdtimetogether.co/

[March 4 update: A Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social indicates that Third Time Together has soft-opened in its new location in Kendall Square.]

[Earlier Articles]
Earnest Drinks in Cambridge's Kendall Square Has Closed
Third Time Together Is Opening a Brick-and Mortar Shop at the Charles River Speedway in Brighton

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Si Cara Opens in South Boston

A second location of a restaurant known in part for its pizza has debuted after being in the works for nearly a year.

According to an article from Caught in Southie along with a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Si Cara is now open in South Boston, moving into a space on West Broadway between E Street and F Street. The new location of the dining spot joins its original restaurant on Mass. Ave. in the Central Square section of Cambridge, and it is currently open for dinner only, though lunch and brunch service will eventually be added as well.

Si Cara first opened in Cambridge in 2022, offering canotto-style pizza, which is a variation of Neapolitan pizza that is known for its airy crust.

The address for the new location of Si Cara in South Boston is 400 West Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for the business is at https://www.sicarapizza.com/

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Si Cara Plans to Open in South Boston

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