Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between January 26, 2026, and February 1, 2026.
Pastoral ARTisan Pizza + Kitchen + Bar in Boston's Fort Point Has Closed
A neighborhood restaurant near the Boston waterfront that is known in part for its wood-fired pizza has shut down.
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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.
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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.
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The Milkshake Factory to Open 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.
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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.
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