Boston Restaurant Talk: May 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Woody's Grill & Tap in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood Is Closing

A neighborhood restaurant and bar known for its wood-fired pizza is shutting down.

According to multiple sources, Woody's Grill & Tap in the Fenway section of Boston is closing after business hours today, with a boston.com article confirming that the Hemenway Street spot is indeed shutting down. Woody's, which first opened in the late 1990s, has been a favorite among locals and college students alike over the years, offering pizza, wings, tenders, burgers, steak tips, fish and chips, bolognese, and more.

The address for Woody's Grill & Tap is 58 Hemenway Street, Boston, MA, 02115. Its website can be found at https://www.woodysfenway.com/

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Mike's Pastry to Open at Logan Airport in East Boston

A landmark Boston pastry shop that has been expanding to a few locations of late is expanding once again, and this location will be geared toward travelers.

According to a press release, Mike's Pastry is planning to open at Logan Airport, moving into a space at Terminal C and having hours from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week. The new outlet will offer such popular items found at the North End location as cannoli, cheesecake, and lobster tails, while also selling ready-to-go items, with the space including a full espresso bar as well.

If all goes as planned, the new location of Mike's will open at Logan later this year.

The website for Mike's Pastry (which also has locations in Cambridge's Harvard Square, Somerville's Assembly Row, and TD Garden in Boston) can be found at https://www.mikespastry.com/

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Anna's Taqueria Opens in South Boston

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a local group of Mexican eateries was planning to open a new location in South Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Anna's Taqueria is now open in Southie, moving into a space on W Broadway a short distance west of the Dorchester Street intersection. The new location of Anna's has 3,000 square feet of space and seating for 36 people including high-top communal tables, booths, and traditional table seating, and it is part of an expansion that includes a new outlet in Cranston, RI, and another one soon debuting in Concord, NH, with all joining a number of locations in the Greater Boston area.

The address for the new location of Anna's Taqueria in South Boston is 457 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for all locations is at https://annas.com/

[Earlier Article]
Anna's Taqueria Seeks Approval to Open in South Boston

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Clover to Cease Operations

A local restaurant chain that features vegetarian fare is saying farewell.

According to an email, Clover is shutting down, with Thursday, May 28 being its final day of restaurant service and meal box delivery. The note in the email says the following:

So what's happened? We've always prized transparency along Clover's journey. Our current situation isn't a unique story. In the best of times, restaurants are a tough business: margins are thin, building new restaurants is expensive, and our industry is the most exposed to macroeconomic forces. For years we've been navigating the hangover effects of COVID and inflation at every part of our supply chain, but we are proud to have remained committed to sourcing high-quality ingredients from local farms. Today, everyone is getting hit with rising costs—food prices are up, delivery prices are up, and a hundred other costs are moving in the same direction....We're deeply saddened to share this news—for our employees, New England farmers, and you, our guests and supporters.

Clover first started out in 2008 with a food truck at MIT and has since grown to include a number of brick-and-mortar locations; a couple of months ago, it was learned that the business was in danger of going under if a buyer could not be found by May 29.

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Buitoni Spaghetti Bar to Open in Boston's Kenmore Square

A brand new Italian restaurant with an old name is going to be coming to Boston.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Buitoni Spaghetti Bar is planning to open in Kenmore Square, moving into the space on Commonwealth Avenue where Blue Ribbon Brasserie had been, and before that, Eastern Standard (which now resides within a nearby space at the Fenway Center development). The article states that Tuscan Brands (Tuscan Kitchen, Sorella) is behind the upcoming dining spot, which gets its name from a pasta restaurant in Manhattan's Times Square in the 1940s and 1950s, and that the new restaurant will get its inspiration from that long-gone place, being a retro spot that Max Faro (who is senior project manager of hospitality and development for Tuscan Brands) says will have a "time-gone-by Italian immigrant vibe....It's going to have one-pound meatballs, fresh spaghetti being made right in front of you all night long." If all goes as planned, Buitoni Spaghetti Bar will open in 2027.

The address for the upcoming Buitoni Spaghetti Bar in Kenmore Square is 528 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215.

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Nana's Eats & Treats Opens in Weymouth Landing

A brand new breakfast and lunch spot has come to the South Shore.

According to its website and social media, Nana's Eats & Treats is now open in Weymouth Landing, with its address given indicating that it has taken over the former Nick's Restaurant space on Washington Street. The new eatery offers such items as pancakes, omelets, waffles, French toast, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, wings, tenders, fries, onion rings, brownies, and more.

Nick's Restaurant reopened last year under different ownership after being shuttered for nearly 10 years, but it lasted less than a year before closing down again.

The address for Nana's Eats & Treats in Weymouth Landing is 33 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA, 02189. Its website can be found at https://nanaseatsandtreats.com/

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Tree House Brewing Opens Outdoor Beer Garden at Faneuil Hall in Boston; Indoor Space Apparently to Come at Some Point

Last month it was reported that one of the best-known breweries in New England was looking to open a location in downtown Boston, and now we have learned that part of it is up and running.

According to a Bluesky post from @heyratty.bsky.social, Tree House Brewing Company now has its outdoor beer garden open at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, indicating in the thread that the inside space is still being built out while there is a bar and a "huge" patio outside and that they allow for outside food to be brought in and cans to go are also available. The Tree House website confirms this, showing the new location on the site, and its Facebook page shows a reel from Friday saying "see you *today* and all summer."

In April, it was mentioned here that Tree House had filed a proposal to open in the former Mija Cantina & Tequila Bar/Cheers Replica Bar at Faneuil Hall, with the plans being to operate a brewery and distillery that would also include an outdoor beer garden. The company currently has locations in Charlton, Sandwich, Deerfield, Tewksbury, and a beer garden at the Pru, along with a farm in Woodstock, CT, and a taproom in Saratoga Springs, NY.

The website for Tree House Brewing Company is at https://treehousebrew.com/

[Earlier Article]
Tree House Brewing Is Looking to Open at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending May 24, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between May 18, 2026, and May 24, 2026.

The Exchange Plans to Open in the Former Boston Chops Space in Boston's Downtown Crossing
A new dining spot is opening where a location of a pair of now-closed steakhouses in Boston had been.
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Trillium Garden Opens at Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf in Boston
A local brewery has opened a beer garden in the downtown area, near where its previous beer garden had been.
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Carbone's in Hopkinton Is Closing
A longtime Italian restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston that appeared to be closing around the start of the pandemic only to remain open is now closing for real.
Full Story

Foodie's Market in Boston's South End Has Closed
A beloved neighborhood grocery store has shut down.
Full Story

Smith & Wollensky in Burlington Has Closed
A group of steakhouses headquartered in Boston has closed one of its suburban locations.
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Friday, May 22, 2026

ShoYu Plans to Open in Peabody

It looks like a trio of Asian restaurants will be opening a fourth location, and this one will be on the North Shore.

According to an article from What Now Boston, ShoYu is planning to open in Peabody, with the city's mayor (Edward A. Bettencourt) making the announcement on social media that the dining spot is planning to open in the downtown area. Once it debuts, the new location will join others in Boston, Saugus, and Andover, and expect it to offer pan-Asian fare including sushi, stir-fry noodle dishes, rice bowls, Chinese items such as chow fun and General Gau's chicken, and more.

The address for the upcoming location of ShoYu is 12 Peabody Square, Peabody, MA, 01960. The website for all locations is at https://www.shoyusushi.com/

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The Exchange Plans to Open in the Former Boston Chops Space in Boston's Downtown Crossing

Early this year, it was reported that a pair of steakhouses in Boston had shut down, and now we have learned that a new dining spot will be moving into one of the spaces.

According to an article from The Boston Business Journal (via the Downtown Boston Alliance), The Exchange is planning to open in Downtown Crossing, moving into the former Boston Chops space on Temple Place. The article mentions that the New Hampshire-based NNE Hospitality (which runs The Puddle Dock, a Portsmouth dining spot that focuses on modern takes on colonial food) is behind the upcoming restaurant, though no other details have been given other than the possibility that it could debut sometime this year.

The Downtown Crossing location location of Boston Chops first opened in 2018, while the location in the South End opened in 2013.

The address for the upcoming Exchange is 52 Temple Place, Boston, MA, 02111.

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Trillium Garden Opens at Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf in Boston

Earlier this year, it was reported that a popular outdoor beer garden would not be returning to the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston, but now we have learned that the brewery behind the beer garden has opened a new seasonal space a very short walk away from the old space.

According to the Boston Harbor Hotel website, Trillium Garden is now open at lower patio of the hotel at Rowes Wharf, moving into a space with water views and offering beer on tap, wine, and cocktails while also serving some snacks as well. The new beer garden is very close to its old space, which is home to a beverage garden from Boston Harbor Distillery this summer.

In addition to the new beer garden, Trillium also has locations in Fort Point, the Fenway, and Canton. The website for the business is at https://trilliumbrewing.com/

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Carbone's in Hopkinton Is Closing

A longtime Italian restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston that appeared to be closing around the start of the pandemic only to remain open is now closing for real.

According to a source, Carbone's Restaurant in Hopkinton is shutting down, with a MassLive article mentioning that the Cedar Street dining spot is planning to close on June 27, as co-owners (and siblings) Mary Ann Lorentzen and Peter Carbone are looking to retire. The restaurant, which has been around for 93 years, looked like it was going to shutter in the fall of 2020, as the owners were seeking to sell the business with the hope being that a new owner would continue to run the restaurant, though the decision would have ultimately been made by the person who purchased the place; Carbone's never did get sold and remained open for business through the pandemic and beyond.

The address for Carbone's Restaurant is 280 Cedar Street (Route 85), Hopkinton, MA, 01748. Its website can be found at http://carboneshopkinton.com/

[Earlier Article]
Carbone's in Hopkinton May Be Closing; Restaurant Space Apparently Going Up for Sale

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Foodie's Market in Boston's South End Is Closing Today

A beloved neighborhood grocery store is saying farewell today.

According to a poster within the South End Community Board Facebook group page, Foodie's Market in the South End of Boston is shutting down permanently at 4:00 PM, with a sign out front at the Washington Street store saying "Thank you for 28 wonderful years. It has been our sincere honor, pleasure and joy to serve the South End Community. We value your loyalty and friendship very much and wish you well in the future." The South Boston location of Foodie's on W Broadway will remain in operation.

The address for Foodie's Market in the South End is 1421 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02118. The website for the business is at https://foodiesmarkets.com/

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Shkodra Byrek to Open in Dedham

A new restaurant that features a cuisine not commonly found in the region will soon be opening just southwest of Boston.

According to its website, Shkodra Byrek is planning to open in Dedham, moving into a space on Washington Street on the northern edge of Dedham Square. The website and social media for the place indicate that the dining spot will be offering Albanian dishes (along with other Mediterranean fare), including such options as tripe soup, stuffed cabbage, cheese and yogurt pie, beef and onion pie, baked meat dumplings, skillet corn bread, layered pancakes, sausage, grilled octopus, smoked trout, baked lamb, grilled kebabs, pasta, and more.

The address for the upcoming Shkodra Byrek is 338 Washington Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website can be found at https://shkodrabyrek.com/

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Off the Rails Boston to Replace Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Crossing

A few days ago, a restaurant and bar in the heart of Boston closed after 15 years in business, but a new concept is on its way to the space, and it will be under the same ownership.

According to an article from boston.com, Off the Rails Boston is planning to replace Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Crossing, with the upcoming School Street spot focusing more on live music and entertainment while its menu will tend to lean toward "elevated Americana-inspired" fare. The article mentions that Off the Rails will also have a setting that is influenced by Nashville as well as Boston, and if all goes as planned it could be debuting sometime late this summer.

The address for the upcoming Off the Rails Bosto is 25 School Street, Boston, MA, 02108.

[Earlier Article]
Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Boston's Downtown Crossing Is Closing

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New City Microcreamery Opens in Chestnut Hill

Last fall, it was reported that a local group of ice cream shops was expanding to a space where another ice cream shop had been, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to a source, New City Microcreamery is now open in Chestnut Hill, with the social media pages for the business confirming that it is now up and running in the former White Mountain Creamery space on Commonwealth Avenue by Boston College. The new location joins others in Hudson, Cambridge's Central Square, Arlington, and Sudbury, while a seasonal popup has also opened at Bolton Orchards in Bolton.

New City Microcreamery first started out in Hudson in 2015 while White Mountain Creamery debuted back in 1983.

The address for the new location of New City Microcreamery in Chestnut Hill is 19 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. The website for all locations is at https://newcitymicrocreamery.com/

[Earlier Article]
White Mountain Creamery in Chestnut Hill Is Closing; New City Microcreamery to Replace It

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Blaze Pizza in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood Has Closed

Another Boston-area location of a group of pizza restaurants formerly based in California and now headquartered in Georgia has shut down, and now only one remains in the region.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Blaze Pizza in the Fenway section of Boston is no longer in business and has its windows papered over, with a check on the website seeming to confirm this, saying that it is now closed. The chain of pizzerias once had locations in the Theatre District, by Boston University, and in Burlington, but the only one still operating is at One Canal Park in East Cambridge (another can be found in Nashua, NH).

Blaze Pizza first started out in 2012, with investors early on including Tom Werner, Maria Shriver, and LeBron James.

The address for the now-closed location of Blaze Pizza in the Fenway was 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for Blaze can be found at https://www.blazepizza.com/

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Amelia's Taqueria in Brighton's Cleveland Circle Area Has Closed

Last week, it was reported that a location of a local group of Mexican restaurants had closed, and now we have learned that another location not too far away from that one has shut down as well.

According to a source, Amelia's Taqueria in Brighton is no longer in business, with a check on the website for the business confirming that the Cleveland Circle location has been removed from the site. This comes on the heels of the Allston outlet shuttering, which means that the only locations remaining are by Berklee College in the Fenway/Back Bay area and at Assembly Row in Somerville.

The address for the now-closed Amelia's Taqueria in Cleveland Circle was 1936 Beacon Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the two remaining locations is at https://www.ameliastaqueria.com/

[Earlier Article]
Amelia's Taqueria in Allston Has Closed

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Smith & Wollensky in Burlington Has Closed

A group of steakhouses headquartered in Boston has closed one of its suburban locations.

According to a source, Smith & Wollensky in Burlington is no longer in business, with a check on the website confirming this, saying that it is now "permanently closed. A MassLive article indicates that the restaurant shuttered over the weekend, with a spokesperson saying in the article that "The closure follows a successful and strategic buyout of the restaurant's remaining lease terms....The iconic premises are slated for conversion into a premier, high-end retail flagship, marking a new chapter for the local real estate landscape and an end to the building’s restaurant beginnings."

The Burlington location of Smith & Wollensky first opened in 2023; locations of the steakhouse remain in operation locally in Boston and Wellesley. (The headquarters for The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group can be found in the Seaport District.)

The address for the now-closed location of Smith & Wollensky in Burlington was 92 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for its other locations is at https://www.smithandwollensky.com/

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Union Square Donuts to Open at Derby Street Shops in Hingham

A growing local group of donut shops will be expanding once again, and this will be its first location south of Boston.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Union Square Donuts is planning to open in Hingham sometime this summer, moving into a space at the Derby Street Shops just off Route 3. Once it opens, the new location will join others in Somerville, Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, and Lynnfield, and it will offer donuts, coffee, tea, cinnamon rolls, and more.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending May 17, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between May 11, 2026, and May 17, 2026.

Essex County Brewing Company Opens Taproom at Alfalfa Farms in Topsfield
A North Shore beermaker has opened a taproom within an historic space.
Full Story

Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Boston's Downtown Crossing Has Closed
A restaurant and bar in the heart of Boston known in part for its live music and nightlife has shut down after 15 years in business.
Full Story

Amelia's Taqueria in Allston Has Closed
A location of a local group of Mexican restaurants that reopened last year after being shuttered for well over two years due to a fire has closed permanently.
Full Story

Alice & Monarch Open in Kendall Square
A dual-concept spot is now up and running in Cambridge.
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Daiquiris & Daisies at High Street Place in Downtown Boston Is Closed
A cocktail bar that was located within a Boston food hall has shut down.
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Friday, May 15, 2026

Presto Pasta Opens in Boston's North End

A new concept that focuses on takeout pasta dishes has come to the North End of Boston.

According to its Instagram page, Presto Pasta is now open on Richmond Street, being a takeout window located within AquaPazza and being part of DePasquale Ventures which operates such places as AquaPazza, Bricco, Il Panino, Mare, Assaggio, and Umbria. The new business sells pasta to go with customizable house-made pasta meals where customers choose a pasta, sauce, meat, veggies, etc.

The address for Presto Pasta is 135 Richmond Street, Boston, MA, 02109. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/prestopastanorthend/

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Essex County Brewing Company Opens Taproom at Alfalfa Farms in Topsfield

A North Shore beermaker has opened a taproom within an historic space.

According to multiple sources, Essex County Brewing Company has opened at Alfalfa Farms in Topsfield, with Facebook posts from the business saying the following:

We are still shaking our heads and are wondering what just went down this weekend!! We are so grateful for old friends and new that joined us in the rain on Saturday and again on a sunny Mother’s Day!! We are so lucky and so happy to FINALLY be able to open our doors and let you all into this new refreshed beautiful historic space!....come be part of the journey, help us bring life back into this historic farm, and grow with us as we fine-tune every detail. Expect incredible craft beer, craft wine, and next-level cocktails designed by Seth Freidus. We couldn’t be more grateful for your patience and support. Now it's time to celebrate together.

Essex County Brewing Company first started out in Peabody 2018, working out a deal to move to the Topsfield farm a couple of years ago with major renovations taking place at the farm leading up to the opening of the taproom.

The address for Essex County Brewing Company at Alfalfa Farms is 267 Rowley Bridge Road, Topsfield, MA, 01983. The website for Alfalfa Farms is at https://alfalfafarmcellars.com/ while its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/Alfalfafarmcellars

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Oregano in Newburyport Has Closed

A North Shore restaurant known for its Italian and Mediterranean fare has shut down.

According to multiple sources, Oregano in Newburyport is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the Pleasant Street dining spot saying the following:

To our wonderful community - There are no words that feel big enough for this. Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, Oregano [has closed] its doors. Your support, your loyalty, and your presence over the years turned Oregano into something so much more than a restaurant. It became a home away from home. A place where memories were made, milestones were celebrated, and people came not just to eat, but to feel like they belonged....Thank you to our friends, family, staff, and most importantly our patrons for being part of something we will never forget.

Oregano first opened 18 years ago, offering such options as pizza, pasta dishes, risotto, kebabs, lamb chops, stuffed grape leaves, salmon patties, and more.

The address for the now-closed Oregano was 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950.

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Popeyes Plans to Open in Brighton

A chain of southern fried chicken spots that dates back more than 50 years may be expanding to a neighborhood of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Popeyes is looking to open in Brighton, moving into a space within Park Center Plaza on Washington Street between Brighton Center and Oak Square. The proposed location of the chain will likely focus on takeout, having only 7 seats and a kitchen in the back; if given the green light to open, the new outlet would join others nearby at Northeastern University in Boston, Roslindale, Roxbury, West Roxbury, and Newton, along with locations in Brockton, Chelmsford, Everett, Lawrence, Lynn, Randolph, Quincy, and Woburn.

The address for the proposed location of Popeyes in Brighton is 470 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.popeyes.com/

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Moozy's Ice Cream in Belmont Heavily Damaged in Fire

An ice cream shop in the western suburbs of Boston has been hit by a fire.

According to an article from NBC10 Boston, a fire broke out at Moozy's Ice Cream in Belmont overnight, with smoke first being reported at the Trapelo Road storefront around 4:30 AM. The article mentions that firefighters discovered a heavy fire coming from the basement of the building when they arrived, and they had to be pulled back from the structure when the first floor started to collapse. No injuries were reported, and the exact extent of the damage is unknown as of this writing, though damage does appear to be extensive.

The address for Moozy's Ice Cream is 2 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA, 02478.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Boston's Downtown Crossing Is Closing

A restaurant and bar in the heart of Boston known in part for its live music and nightlife is shutting down after 15 years in business.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Crossing is getting ready to close, with the website for the School Street spot indicating that it will shutter permanently after this weekend. Scholars first opened in 2011, offering regional dishes along with beer, wine, and cocktails while also having semi-private spaces, karaoke, and DJs.

The address for Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge is 25 School Street, Boston, MA, 02108. Its website can be found at https://www.scholarsbostonbistro.com/

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Amelia's Taqueria in Allston Has Closed

A location of a local group of Mexican restaurants that reopened last year after being shuttered for well over two years due to a fire has closed permanently.

According to a post from @DarylDonatelli, Amelia's Taqueria in Allston is no longer in business, with a note out front at the Brighton Avenue storefront indicating that it shut down earlier this month while saying that "We appreciate your support for the past 14 years." The location has indeed been removed from the website, though it does appear that locations by Berklee College, Boston College, and at Assembly Row in Somerville remain in operation.

The Allston location of Amelia's was one of several businesses hit by a multi-alarm blaze in September of 2022, with the fire destroying the interior of the restaurant.

The address for the now-closed Amelia's Taqueria in Allston was 180 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.ameliastaqueria.com/

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Daily Provisions Opens in Boston's Seaport District

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that the person behind a NYC-based restaurant group would be opening a location of one of his dining spots by the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Daily Provisions is now open in the city's Seaport District, moving into a space at Commonwealth Pier on Seaport Boulevard. The new location, which is an all-day cafe that offers crullers, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, roast chicken, coffee, and more, joins another in Cambridge's Harvard Square, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, a third location is also on its way to the Back Bay.

Danny Meyer is behind Daily Provisions, with his Union Square Hospitality Group including such restaurants as Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, and Ci Siamo (the last of which will also be expanding to the Seaport District), while Meyer is also behind the Shake Shack chain.

The address for Daily Provisions in the Seaport District is 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for all locations is at https://www.dailyprovisions.co/

[Earlier Articles]
Danny Meyer to Open Ci Siamo and Daily Provisions in Boston's Seaport District
Daily Provisions to Open in Boston's Back Bay

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Vida Coffee Opens in Cambridge

A brand new coffee shop with Chinese influences has opened in Cambridge.

According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social, Vida Coffee is now open on Broadway, moving into a space a few blocks west of Kendall Square in The Port neighborhood of the city. The new spot offers coffee, sandwiches, baked goods, and pastries, with its menu also including a few bun and bao options.

The address for Vida Coffee is 222 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/222vidacoffee/

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Alice & Monarch Open in Cambridge's Kendall Square

Earlier this year, it was reported that a dual-concept spot was planning to open in Cambridge, and now we have learned that both are up and running.

According to a press release, Alice & Monarch are now open in the city's Kendall Square area, moving into a space on Main Street next to the new Eastern Edge food hall. The release mentions that Alice is a Mediterranean and Italian taverna that is located upstairs, while Monarch is downstairs and is a lounge that offers cocktails and desserts, with Daniel Roughan of Source in Harvard Square being behind both places.

The address for Alice & Monarch in Kendall Square is 238 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for both can be found at https://aliceandmonarch.com/

[Earlier Article]
Alice & Monarch Plans to Open in Cambridge's Kendall Square

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Daiquiris & Daisies at High Street Place in Downtown Boston Is Closed

A cocktail bar that was located within a food hall in downtown Boston has shut down.

According to an Instagram post from Bret Clancy, Daiquiris & Daisies at High Street Place is no longer in business, with a check on the food hall's website confirming this as the business has been removed from the site. Industry veterans Daren Swisher and Joseph Cammarata who currently run Tall Order in Somerville first opened the bar in 2022, with the place being known for its mix of classic and modern cocktails.

The address for the now-closed Daiquiris & Daisies was 100 High Street (High Street Place), Boston, MA, 02110.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending May 10, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between May 4, 2026, and May 10, 2026.

Daily Provisions to Open in Boston's Back Bay
The person behind a NYC-based restaurant group could soon have three Boston-area locations of one of his dining spots.
Full Story

Dos Manos to Open Brick-and-Mortar Location at the Charles River Speedway in Brighton
The people behind a popup business that features Salvadoran pupusas are going to be opening their very own restaurant.
Full Story

Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Opens Biergarten at Gore Place in Waltham
A local brewery has set up an outdoor beer-drinking space at an historic site in the western suburbs of Boston.
Full Story

Revival Cafe + Kitchen to Open in Allston
The people behind a local group of cafes may be opening another location, and this one would be in a neighborhood of Boston.
Full Story

Joe's Pizza to Open in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood
It looks like a second Boston-area location of a highly-rated pizzeria based in New York City is on the way.
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Friday, May 08, 2026

Cava Opens in Braintree

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a Washington, D.C.-based group of fast-casual Mediterranean spots was planning to expand to a new location south of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to its website, Cava is now open in Braintree, moving into a space on Union Street that had once been the site of a Motel 6. The new location joins others locally in Beverly, Boston, Burlington, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Lynnfield, Mansfield, North Andover, and Woburn, and like the others, it offers a variety of bowls, salads, and pitas.

The address for the new location of Cava in Braintree is 125 Union Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for all locations can be found at https://cava.com/

[Earlier Article]
Cava May Be Opening a Location in Braintree

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Life Alive to Open New Location in Boston's Seaport District in July

A local group of cafes that feature healthy, organic food is expanding once again, with a new location coming to the Boston waterfront in a couple of months.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Life Alive is planning to open in the city's Seaport District in July, with an earlier What Now Boston article mentioning that it will be moving into a space at Commonwealth Pier on Seaport Boulevard. What Now states that the upcoming location will include an outdoor patio overlooking the harbor, and based on its other locations (including in Boston's Back Bay and South End, Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Dedham, Jamaica Plain, Lowell, Salem, and Somerville), expect to see an emphasis on vegan, organic foods along with coffee, tea, and smoothies.

The address for the upcoming Life Alive in the Seaport District is 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.lifealive.com/

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Daily Provisions to Open in Boston's Back Bay

It looks like the person behind a NYC-based restaurant group could soon have three Boston-area locations of one of his dining spots.

According to a Bluesky Post from @heyheydra.bsky.social along with a job post within the Indeed site, Daily Provisions is planning to open in the Back Bay, moving into the Boylston Street space on the eastern edge of Copley Square that had once been home to a location of Pret A Manger. Once it opens, the new location will join another in Cambridge's Harvard Square along with location that is on the verge of debuting in Boston's Seaport District, and expect it to be an all-day cafe that offers such options as crullers, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, roast chicken, and coffee.

Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group includes such restaurants as Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, and Ci Siamo (the last of which will also be expanding to Boston soon), while Meyer is also behind the Shake Shack chain.

The address for the upcoming Daily Provisions in the Back Bay is 501 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for all locations is at https://www.dailyprovisions.co/

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Thursday, May 07, 2026

Lucky Stars Bakehouse to Open in Concord

A new bakery appears to be on its way to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com website, Lucky Stars Bakehouse is planning to open in Concord, saying in the listing that it will be "a new, mission-driven gluten-free bakery focused on baking a variety of breads and other baked goods (cookies, bars, etc.)." The address shown within the listing leads to a residential section of town while the website for the place is not yet up and running; as soon as an exact address and any other information is given in the place, we will post an update here.

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Panda Express Is Opening at South Bay in Dorchester

[Ed note: This article was updated to reflect the fact that the restaurant will not actually be taking over the Wahlburgers space as was originally thought; thanks to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page for bringing this to our attention.]

A chain of fast-food restaurants that focuses on Chinese fare is opening just off the Expressway.

According to a message sent from Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub, Panda Express is planning to open at South Bay in Dorchester, while a licensing board voting agenda page mentions that the upcoming location is slated to have seating for more than 60, though it doesn't look like there will be any outdoor seating. Once it opens, the new location of Panda Express will join others locally in Boston, Medford, Dedham, Westwood, and Walpole.

The address for the new location of Panda Express at South Bay is 5 District Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.pandaexpress.com/

[May 19 update: According to a press release, Panda Express is now open at South Bay.]

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Dos Manos to Open Brick-and-Mortar Location at the Charles River Speedway in Brighton

The people behind a popup business that features Salvadoran pupusas are going to be opening their very own restaurant.

According to an article from boston.com, Dos Manos is planning to open at the Charles River Speedway on Western Avenue in Brighton, with Edwin and Alexis Orellana bringing the Somerville-based business to a space where they also have had a popup. The article mentions that the brick-and-mortar location of the eatery will move into the space where Rite Tea & Espresso Bar had been until moving to a bigger space within the development and being rebranded as Linger. If all goes as planned, Dos Manos will open sometime in mid-May.

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Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Champion Pizza Plans to Open in Downtown Crossing in Boston

It looks like a new pizza spot may be opening in the heart of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Champion Pizza is planning to open in Downtown Crossing, moving into a space on Washington Street near where it meets School Street and Water Street. The notice mentions that the proposed eatery would have seating for 10 on the ground floor along with pizza ovens and a prep area while having a total of just over 1,000 square feet of space on two levels (the basement would have food equipment such as refrigerators and a dough mixer), and that the manager listed is Mensure Balyen.

It looks like the address for the proposed Champion Pizza would be 294 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02109.

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Jinjee Opens in Allston

A new Korean restaurant has come to Allston, joining another Korean spot within the same space.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Jinjee is now open on Brighton Avenue, moving into part of the former Tavern in the Square space by the corner of Harvard Avenue and being the second of three Korean places to open there (the first being Sanbada). Jinjee features Korean BBQ with tabletop grills being featured, while Sanbada tends to focus in part on seafood; a third place called Bombbada will be more of a trendy late-night place that should be opening sometime this summer.

The address for Jinjee is 161 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

[Earlier Article]
Sanbada Opens in Allston

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Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Crunch & Boba Opens in West Newton

A new dining spot that focuses on Asian fare has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Crunch & Boba is now open in West Newton, with the address given indicating that it has moved into the former Shogun space on Washington Street. The menu for the new eatery shows such options as steamed buns, rice bowls, spring rolls, dumplings, sesame shrimp, crispy wings, mochi sticks, sesame balls, milk tea, and more.

The address for Crunch & Boba is 1385 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02465.

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Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. to Open Biergarten at Gore Place in Waltham

A local brewery is going to be setting up an outdoor beer-drinking space at an historic site in the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. is getting ready to open a biergarten at Gore Place in Waltham, with the 60,000-square-foot space debuting on Friday, May 8 and running through October. The biergarten will be open Thursday through Sunday and will include an 80 x 30 foot tent while offering beers on tap along with hard seltzers, hard smoothies, non-alcoholic beers, and food truck dining options such as clam chowder, wings, birria poutine, salads, harvest bowls, lobster rolls, smash burgers, tikka masala, saag paneer, and more. (Live music will also be part of the plans.) Mighty Squirrel does note that because Gore Place is a working farm with animals, dogs (other than service dogs) are not allowed.

Gore Place is an historic mansion and museum just off Route 20 that was built in the early 1800s and was a summer home for Massachusetts politician Christopher Gore.

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Revival Cafe + Kitchen to Open in Allston

It looks like the people behind a local group of cafes may be opening another location, and this one would be in a neighborhood of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Revival Cafe + Kitchen is planning to open in Allston, with the address indicating that it would move into a space on the first floor of the One Milestone complex at the Enterprise Research Campus on Western Avenue. If given approval to open, the new outlet would be focused on takeout with seating for up to 10 people while also having access to a private seasonal patio, and it would join other locations in downtown Boston, Fort Point, Cambridge's Alewife area, Somerville's Davis Square, Watertown, and Lexington, with Steve "Nookie" Postal and Liza Shirazi being behind it (the manager listed for this location is Audrey Donovan).

The address for the proposed location of Revival Cafe + Kitchen in Allston is 60 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for all outlets is at https://www.revivalcafeandkitchen.com/

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Monday, May 04, 2026

Oasis Breakfast and Coffee Opens in Reading

A new breakfast spot has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a Facebook post from Reading Recap, Oasis Breakfast and Coffee is now open in Reading, moving into a space on Main Street on the southern edge of the downtown area. The new eatery focuses on items with Brazilian influences, with offerings including pastries, baked goods, breakfast plates, benedicts, coffee, and more.

The address for Oasis Breakfast and Coffee is 459 Main Street, Reading, MA, 01867. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/oasisreading/

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Café Selah Opens in Jamaica Plain

A new cafe has come to a Boston neighborhood.

According to an article from the Jamaica Plain News, Café Selah is now open in Jamaica Plain, moving into the former When Pigs Fly space on Centre Street. The article mentions that the eatery offers salads, bowls, sandwiches, and pastries, along with coffee, tea, and more, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, and (early) dinner daily.

The address for Café Selah is 613 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/cafeselahjp/

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Joe's Pizza to Open in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood

It looks like a second Boston-area location of a highly-rated pizzeria based in New York City is on the way.

According to a Bluesky thread from @l1samak.bsky.social‬, Joe's Pizza is planning to open in the city's Fenway neighborhood, joining another in Cambridge's Harvard Square that debuted in 2023. A licensing board voting agenda page within the City of Boston website confirms this, saying that the proposed outlet of the pizza spot is looking to open on Boylston Street and would include a service counter, indoor seating, and a year-round patio, with the place being open daily for lunch and dinner.

Joe's Pizza offers NYC-style slices of thin-crust pizza, with the original location being found in Manhattan's Greenwich Village.

The address for the upcoming location of Joe's Pizza in the Fenway is 1363 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for all locations is at https://www.joespizzanyc.com/

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