Monday, June 29, 2026

Restaurant News for the Week Ending June 28, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between June 22, 2026, and June 28, 2026.


Golden Temple in Brookline Has Closed
A Brookline institution has shut its doors after being in operation for a very long time.
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Smashburger in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed
Another location of a Colorado-based chain of quick-casual burger restaurants has shut down.
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Hooters in Dedham and Saugus Have Closed
A restaurant chain has disappeared from the local landscape, closing its two locations in the Greater Boston area while also saying farewell to Massachusetts as well.
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Urban Hearth Opens in New Space in Inman Square
An award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Cambridge is up and running in its new location.
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Pink Taco in Boston's Fort Point/Seaport District Has Closed
What was once a small group of Mexican restaurants has now completely disappeared, as its sole remaining location (which was in Boston) has shut down.
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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]


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