Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between December 29, 2025, and January 4, 2026.
Rice Away Thai Express in Brighton Has Closed
A Thai restaurant in Boston that was known for its buffet has shut down after being in business for approximately a year and a half.
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Boston Chops in Boston's South End and Downtown Crossing Have Closed
A pair of steakhouses in Boston have shut down, and it is not yet known what might become of the spaces.
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FoMu in Boston's South End Has Closed
A local group of vegan ice cream shops has closed another one of its locations.
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Novo Lantern to Replace Nan Xiang Express in Boston's South End
The group behind a now-closed location of a Shanghainese soup dumpling restaurant will be opening a new dining spot in its space.
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Mizu Matcha Opens in the Back Bay
A new gelato shop with Japanese influences has debuted 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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