Boston Restaurant Talk: August 2026

Monday, August 31, 2026

Simon's Coffee Shop in Cambridge Is Closing; Plans Are in the Works to Reopen in a New Space

A longtime coffee shop in Cambridge is shutting down, though it looks like the owner has plans to move to a space nearby.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Simon's Coffee Shop is closing today, with a note on its Instagram page indicating that they are looking to reopen in a space across the street. A Cambridge Day article mentions that owner Simon Yu is planning to move from 1736 Massachusetts Avenue to 1741 Massachusetts Avenue, though an agreement on the new space has not been finalized as of yet. (The article mentions that the current space for Simon's is going to be torn down as a new mixed-use development is slated to be built there.)

Simon's Coffee Shop has been in business for 23 years, offering coffee, tea, sandwiches, and more.

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Plans for Tower in Somerville's Davis Square Have Fallen Through

A controversial development plan in Somerville that would have affected at least a couple of dining/drinking spots will not be happening after all.

An article in the Boston Business Journal states that the tower that was proposed for the heart of Davis Square will not be proceeding, with a Boston Globe article mentioning that Andrew Miller, who is chief executive of commercial and residential real estate developer Copper Mill, indicates that the negative reception from city leadership led to the decision to not move ahead with the development. The proposed 500-unit tower, which would have been as high as 26 stories, would have been built where such businesses as The Burren and Dragon Pizza reside (and both of which reportedly would have both been able to move back into the block once the tower was completed).

The plans for the Davis Square development had been in the works for a number of years and was a hot-button issue for residents of the neighborhood and beyond.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending August 30, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 24, 2026, and August 30, 2026.

NU Kitchen in Somerville Has Closed
A trio of cafes known for their healthy options is back down to two, as they have closed their sole Boston-area location.
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Leonardo's Bar Ristorante to Open in West Roxbury
A new Italian restaurant is on its way to a Boston neighborhood, and it has a family connection to a familiar name.
Full Story

2nd Street Cafe in East Cambridge Is Closed; Exact Status Unknown
A longtime favorite for breakfast and lunch is locked up and dark, and it isn't known whether the place will reopen.
Full Story

The Union Oyster House May Be Going Through an Ownership Change
It looks like one of Boston's best-known restaurants may be getting a new owner.
Full Story

The Sports Bra to Open in Boston's Financial District
A bar with roots in the Pacific Northwest will be expanding to downtown Boston.
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Friday, August 28, 2026

Red Lantern to Open in Marblehead

A new restaurant is coming to the North Shore, and it appears to have a connection to other dining spots north of Boston.

According to a source, the Red Lantern is planning to open in Marblehead, moving into the space on Pleasant Street that had been home to Mai Tai Lounge. An Instagram post from North Shore Dining indicates that the restaurant will be an Asian dining spot and that it appears to be affiliated with Gourmet Garden in Swampscott (along with other locations in the Greater Boston area), Chi Modern Asian Cuisine in Swampscott, and Ginger Cajun in Salem. Few details about the Red Lantern have been given as of yet, including what its menu might offer and when it could open, though it does appear to be close to debuting.

The address for the upcoming Red Lantern is 165 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945.

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INspire Cafe in Wakefield Is Closing

A community cafe in the northern suburbs of Boston that is known for being an inclusive workplace is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, INspire Cafe is getting ready to close, with a Facebook post from the Main Street eatery saying the following:

With heavy hearts, we share that INspire cafe will be permanently closing its doors on Saturday, September 5 at 4pm....Unfortunately, the financial realities of operating the Cafe have become increasingly challenging. Rising food and operation costs, broader economic pressures, and and uncertainty surrounding federal funding have all contributed to growing financial pressures on the Cafe's mission-centered operations. The organization has worked tirelessly and explored multiple avenues to identify a sustainable path forward; however, it has reached a point where continued Cafe operations are no longer possible.

Since first opening early last year, INspire cafe has focused on helping bring about change by offering employment opportunities for people with diverse abilities.

The address for INspire Cafe is 411 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880. Its website can be found at https://inspirecafe.org/

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Boston Fry House Opens in the Chinatown Section of Boston

A new dining spot that focuses on fried foods has come to downtown Boston.

According to an article from boston.com, Boston Fry House is now open in Chinatown, moving into a space on Kneeland Street between Harrison Avenue and Washington Street. The menu for the new restaurant offers such items as chicken tenders, fried clams, chicken nuggets, calamari, burgers, wings, haddock nuggets, french fries, onion rings, cheese bites, fried pickles, and more.

The address for Boston Fry House in Chinatown is 22 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA, 02111. Its website can be found at https://www.bostonfryhousema.com/

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

NU Kitchen in Somerville Has Closed

A trio of cafes known for their healthy options is back down to two, as they have closed their sole Boston-area location.

According to multiple sources, NU Kitchen in Somerville is no longer in business, with a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page putting up a photo of a note out front saying "After nearly 10 wonderful years, we've made the difficult decision to close NU Kitchen Somerville." The note does mention that locations in Worcester and Newburyport remain in operation, saying "we hope to see many of you there."

NU Kitchen first opened on Washington Street on the outskirts of Union Square in 2016, offering such options as soups, salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, smoothies, and more including vegan and gluten-free options.

The address for the now-closed NU Kitchen was 195 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. The website for the business is at https://www.thenukitchen.com/

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Leonardo's Bar Ristorante to Open in West Roxbury

A new Italian restaurant is on its way to a Boston neighborhood, and it has a family connection to a familiar name.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Leonardo's Bar Ristorante is planning to open in West Roxbury, moving into the space on the VFW Parkway that had been home to Mission on Fire, and before that, Sofia's, Vintage, and Fontaine's. A job post within the Zip Recruiter website indicates that Leonardo Testa, who is the son of restaurateur Vinny Testa, is behind the upcoming dining spot, saying that "He has all his father's recipe's and has updated all of them to today in 2026. Many of his father's old favorites are here plus many new ones." The listing also says the following:

We are a restaurant reminiscent of the family-style Italian restaurants found in lower Manhattan, Brooklyn from the 1940's with modern cooking techniques and flavors. We welcome our guests with open arms, lavishing attentive service, along with the familiar, comforting Southern Italian specialties. Abundant portions for all but "family-style" dining we offer for any size party. We specialize in sharing all our food. Our atmosphere is with rich woods and decorative interiors with red and blacked tablecloths; hand painted murals, photos and Italian artifacts cover the walls. Music from the big band era fills out the atmosphere with memories of yesterday. Everyone will feel right at home.

The address for the upcoming Leonardo's Bar Ristorante is 1430 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA, 02132.

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Gong Palace and Bar Is Opening in the Former Commonwealth Space in Cambridge's Kendall Square

A new dining spot is on its way to Cambridge, moving into the space where an upscale restaurant and function space had been until closing a few years ago.

According to a source, Gong Palace and Bar is going to be opening in Kendall Square, taking over the former Commonwealth space on Broad Canal Way. A photo sent to us indicates that a sign is up for the place while another sign in the window says that it will feature "authentic fine Chinese cuisine" with pictures of food shown including what look to be soup dumplings. An opening date has not been given as of yet for Gong Palace and Bar, with a note out front simply saying "coming soon."

Commonwealth first opened in 2013, shutting down ten years later in the fall of 2023; Steve Postal (Revival Cafe & Kitchen) was behind the spot.

The address for the upcoming Gong Palace and Bar in Kendall Square is 11 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA, 02142.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Terrain Cafe Opens in Wayland

A new dining spot that is part of a home and garden center has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to its website, Terrain Cafe is now open in Wayland, moving into a space at Wayland Village on Route 20 just west of the center of town. The website for Terrain (which is a home/garden brand run by the parent company of Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters) says the following about the cafe:

Terrain Cafe is inspired by the idea of merging house and garden to create an immersive natural environment where customers can come to unwind, explore, and celebrate....Drawing from the beauty of New England landscapes, the cafe features custom garden furnishings, antique hutches and fixtures, a custom millwork bar, and a four seasons room anchored by a living tree.

The main menu for Terrain Cafe includes such items as mushroom soup, garlic hummus, lamb meatballs, a cheese plate, a beet and burrata salad, lasagna, seared salmon, lobster rolls, burgers, grilled chicken breast, bolognese, and carrot cake along with beer wine, and cocktails, while brunch is also offered.

Another New England location of Terrain (and Terrain Cafe) can be found in Westport, CT.

The address for Terrain Cafe in Wayland is 297 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Wayland, MA, 01778. Its web page can be found at https://www.shopterrain.com/wayland-restaurant

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Tori Japan Plans to Open in the Ashmont Section of Dorchester

A new location of a small group of Japanese restaurants could be coming to a Boston neighborhood.

According to a message from Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub, Tori Japan is planning to open in Dorchester, with a Dorchester Reporter article mentioning that it would move into a space on Dorchester Avenue in the Ashmont area. If approved, the new 30-seat location would feature teppanyaki, sushi, and bento boxes, and it would join others in the Back Bay, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Chelsea, Saugus, Randolph, and Brockton, along with others in Providence, Central Falls, RI, and the original in Bridgewater Township, NJ.

The address for the proposed location of Tori Japan in Dorchester is 1970 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02124. The website for all locations is at https://www.torijapan.com/

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

2nd Street Cafe in East Cambridge Is Closed; Exact Status Unknown

A longtime favorite for breakfast and lunch in Cambridge is locked up and dark, and it isn't known whether the place will reopen.

According to a source, the 2nd Street Cafe in East Cambridge is shuttered, with photos sent to us hinting that the space appears to be cleaned out, while a check on its website indicates that the site is no longer running. A Reddit thread mentions that according to a sign out front, the eatery had been closed for vacation until July 18 but it still hasn't reopened; as soon as we find out more about the exact status of the restaurant, we will post an update here.

The address for the 2nd Street Cafe is 89 Second Street #1, Cambridge, MA, 02141.

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ShoYu Opens in Braintree

A local group of Asian restaurants has opened a fourth location, and this one is on the South Shore.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, ShoYu is now open in Braintree, moving into the former Pan Asia Cafe & Grill space on Quincy Avenue. The new location joins others in Boston, Saugus, and Andover, and it offers pan-Asian fare including sushi, stir-fry noodle dishes, rice bowls, Chinese-American dishes, and more.

As reported earlier, another new location of ShoYu is also on the way, moving into a space in the downtown section of Peabody.

The address for the new location of ShoYu in Braintree is 211 Quincy Avenue, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for all locations is at https://www.shoyusushi.com/

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Monday, August 24, 2026

The Union Oyster House May Be Going Through an Ownership Change

It looks like one of Boston's best-known restaurants could be getting a new owner.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, the parent company of the Union Oyster House (Union Oyster House, Inc.) has petitioned to transfer its license to UOH Manager, LLC, with the Union Oyster House name slated to remain the same. The notice mentions that the manager is listed as Kathleen Street, while a check on Bizapedia indicates that UOH Manager, LLC is a domestic limited-liability company organized under the laws of the State of Texas and that its registered agent/principal is Steven L Scheinthal, who is Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Landry's, Inc. Based on information received from Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub, the company behind Landry's (and other dining spots including Morton's) currently owns another historic local restaurant--the Chart House on Boston's Long Wharf--along with other Chart House locations, though it is not known whether UOH Manager, LLC would be part of Landry's, Inc or as a separate subsidiary of Fertitta Entertainment, which owns Landry's.

The Union Oyster House is one of Boston's oldest restaurants, having debuted back in 1826; it can be found at 41 Union Street just north of Faneuil Hall.

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The Sports Bra to Open in Boston's Financial District

Last spring, it was reported that a bar with roots in the Pacific Northwest that focuses on women's sports would be expanding to Boston, and now we know where exactly it plans to open.

According to a licensing board hearing page, The Sports Bra is looking to open in the city's Financial District, with the address indicating that it would be moving into a space within the One India Street Apartments between India Street and Broad Street where they both meet State Street. The notice mentions that the upcoming spot would have a main dining area, a main bar, and a private dining room, as well as a seasonal outdoor patio, and based on its original location in Portland, OR, expect it to offer scratch-made food including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, along with beer, cider, wine, cocktails, and mocktails, while also showing women's sports on TV.

The Sports Bra, which debuted in Portland in the spring of 2022, is planning to open other locations in Maine, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and St. Louis in addition to Boston.

The address for the upcoming Sports Bra is 1 India Street (also possibly 2 Broad Street), Boston, MA, 02109. Its website can be found at https://thesportsbraofficial.com/

[Earlier Article]
The Sports Bra (a Portland, OR-Based Sports Bar) Is Expanding to Boston

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Clover in Cambridge's Inman Square Has Closed

A location of a local restaurant chain featuring vegetarian fare has shut down only a couple of months after reopening.

According to a Bluesky post from @kenjimallon.bsky.social, Clover in Cambridge's Inman Square is no longer in operation, with a check on the company's website confirming this, as the Cambridge Street shop is no longer shown on the site, while a source sent us an email from Clover saying that "This closure is a planned part of our new era (smaller company, fewer locations, same amazing food)." Back in June, several locations of Clover reopened shortly after the company said that they would be ceasing operations, and the Inman Square location was one of the shops that opened back up. (Locations in Central Square, Kendall Square, Harvard Square, Boston's Financial District, and the Prudential Center remain open.)

The website for Clover can be found at https://www.cloverfoodlab.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending August 23, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 17, 2026, and August 23, 2026.

SALT Patisserie in Newton Centre to Expand, Opening a New Location in Wellesley
A well-known chef is going to be opening a second location of a local pastry shop.
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First Crush to Open in Somerville's Union Square
The person behind a business known for its wine popups will be opening a brick-and-mortar place in Somerville.
Full Story

Bottega Cannuccia to Open in the Former Homestead Cafe Space in Fields Corner
The chef/owner of an Italian restaurant in Dorchester will be opening a second spot nearby.
Full Story

EBO & Co. Grocery in East Boston Is Closing
A neighborhood market that offers specialty provisions along with everyday essentials is shutting down.
Full Story

Curiosity Brewing Co. to Open in Davis Square
A brand new brewery and taproom is on its way to Somerville.
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Thursday, August 20, 2026

SALT Patisserie in Newton Centre to Expand, Opening a New Location in Wellesley

A well-known chef is going to be opening a second location of a local pastry shop.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt) along with an earlier article from The Swellesley Report, Thiago Silva is planning to open SALT Patisserie in Wellesley, joining the original shop in Newton Centre. A Facebook post from Silva says "Location 2 loading….Wellesley MA! Hoping we get this construction going soon! Permits taking a while, but all things in Gods timing," so this appears to be in its early stages with no opening date given. Based on the Newton location, the new outlet could be offering such options as breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, croissants, prepared items to-go, coffee, and more.

Silva is a pastry chef who was born in Brazil and raised in Queens, being known in part for winning in the Food Network shows "Chopped" and "Dessert Games."

The address for the upcoming SALT Patisserie in Wellesley is 68A Central Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482. The website for the business is at https://www.saltpatisserie.com/

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First Crush Is Opening in Somerville's Union Square

The person behind a business known for its wine popups will be opening a brick-and-mortar place in Somerville.

According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social, First Crush is planning to open in Union Square, moving into the space on Washington Street where Juliet Social Club had been (Juliet Restaurant continues to operate in the same block). Gabrielle Malina is behind the upcoming spot, which will be a natural wine bar and events space that hopes to open sometime this fall, based on information within the First Crush website and Instagram page.

The address for the brick-and-mortar location of First Crush is 259 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website is at https://www.firstcrushboston.com/ while its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/firstcrushboston/

[November 5 update: According to its social media, First Crush is now open.]

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Fresh Boston in South Boston Has Closed

The South Boston location of a trio of upscale delis and specialty food shops has shut down.

According to an article from Caught in Southie, Fresh Boston on Old Colony Avenue is no longer in operation, with an Instagram post from the place saying the following:

Hi Southie — After nearly four incredible years, we've made the difficult decision to temporarily close the doors of Fresh Boston. This isn't the ending we hoped for. Like so many small businesses, the challenges of the last few years proved greater than we could overcome. We poured everything we had into this restaurant, and while this chapter is coming to an end, we are incredibly proud of what we built together.

The South Boston location of the business first opened in late 2022, joining its original location on Nantucket; both the Nantucket location and the newer Cambridge location at CambridgeSide will remain in operation.

The address for the now-closed Fresh Boston in Southie was 232 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for the business is at https://www.freshboston.com/

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Bottega Cannuccia to Open in the Former Homestead Cafe Space in Dorchester's Fields Corner

The chef/owner of an Italian restaurant in Dorchester will be opening a second spot nearby.

According to an article in The Boston Globe, Stefano Quaresima of Via Cannuccia, which is on Dorchester Avenue between Fields Corner and Ashmont, is planning to open Bottega Cannuccia in the former Homestead Cafe space in Fields Corner (and also on Dorchester Avenue), with this place being an Italian bakery-cafe by day and a wine bar by night. The new spot will have seating for 30 and it will offer pastries, coffee, and sandwiches in the daytime and small plates and wine in the evening.

If all goes well, Bottega Cannuccia could be opening as soon as December.

The address for the upcoming Bottega Cannuccia in Fields Corner is 1448 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02122.

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Session House Plans to Open in the Former Scobie's Cafe & Bar Space in Dorchester

A new Irish pub is coming to a space just off the Southeast Expressway, and it will be replacing another Irish pub.

According to an article from the Dorchester Reporter, Session House is planning to open in the Adams Village neighborhood of Dorchester, taking over the former Scobie's Cafe & Bar space by the corner of Adams Street and Gallivan Boulevard. The article mentions that the upcoming spot will focus in part on live music (including traditional Irish music) and that it will offer elevated pub fare along with craft beer, wine, whiskey, and cocktails. If all goes as planned, Session House could be opening this fall.

Scobie's, which first opened in the summer of 2024, temporarily closed in February of this year for renovations, but apparently never reopened.

The address for the upcoming Session House is 782 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA, 02124.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

EBO & Co. Grocery in East Boston Is Closing

A neighborhood market in East Boston that offers specialty provisions along with everyday essentials is shutting down.

According to a source, EBO & Co. Grocery on Meridian Street is closing its doors, with an Instagram post from owner Alexis Cervasio saying the following:

After so much meticulous thought, I have decided to not sign another lease here....we will be closed from Aug 23-Sept 1...and then we will re-open on Sept 2 for a power month of oysters, croissants, caviar, wine and definitely some parties....Our last day operating will fall on the last week of September.

The note does mention that Cervasio will continue on with East Boston Oysters (which is known for its popup events in secret locations) and she also says that "We have some other good news for the Eastie neighborhood that we can't reveal yet."

EBO & Co. Grocery first opened in the latter part of 2021; the store offers such items as oysters, caviar, cheese, bread, eggs, milk, produce, wine, and more.

The address for EBO & Co. Grocery is 110 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website can be found at https://www.ebogrocery.com/

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Fogo de Chao Churrascaria to Open in the Former Davio's Space in Braintree

A chain of high-end Brazilian steakhouses with two locations (and soon, three) in the Greater Boston area will be opening another, and this one will be south of the city.

According to an article from Boston's Rock 92.9, Fogo de Chao Churrascaria is planning to open in Braintree, with What Now Boston saying that it will be moving into the former Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse at South Shore Plaza. If all goes well, the new location will open in the spring of 2027 and it will join existing locations locally in Copley Square in Boston's Back Bay and at the Burlington Mall, along with another outlet opening imminently at Northshore Mall in Peabody.

The Braintree location of Davio's closed around the start of the year, with locations at Park Square in Boston, the Seaport District, Logan Airport, Foxboro, and Lynnfield remaining in operation.

Fogo de Chao, which first started out in Brazil more than 40 years ago, offers a variety of roasted meats as well as shareable plates, seafood, South American wines, cocktails, and more; its website can be found at https://fogodechao.com/

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Achilito's Taqueria to Open in the Former Little Steve's Pizzeria Space in Boston's Back Bay/Fenway Area

A local group of Mexican restaurants will be expanding to a new location in Boston, moving into a space that had been home to a pizzeria that closed earlier this year.

According to a message sent from Adam Castiglioni of @conciergeboston.bsky.social (via a Bluesky post from @copleyscott17.bsky.social), Achilito's Taqueria is planning to open in the city's Back Bay/Fenway area, taking over the former Little Steve's Pizzeria space on Boylston Street (a sign is currently up for the place out front). Once it opens, the new location of the eatery will join others in the Forest Hills section of Jamaica Plain, Cambridge's Harvard Square, and Patriot Place in Foxboro, and it will likely offer such items as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, flautas, enchiladas, tostadas, and more.

Little Steve's Pizzeria shut down sometime around the beginning of 2026 after being in business since the spring of 2025; it had opened in the space where the original Little Steve's Pizzeria had been from 1968 until closing a few years ago. (The two versions of the place had different ownership.)

The address for the upcoming location of Achilito's Taqueria is 1114 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for all locations is at https://www.achilitos.com/

[Earlier Article]Little Steve's Pizzeria in Boston's Back Bay/Fenway Area Has Closed

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Colette Bakery Is Opening in Arlington

A trio of French bakeries is going to be joined by a fourth, with this one being in the northwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Colette Bakery is planning to open in Arlington, taking over the space on Massachusetts Avenue in the center of town that had been home to Symmes Mini-Mart until it closed a couple of years ago. Once it opens, the new location of the bakery will join others in Boston's South End, Melrose, and Medford, and it will likely offer pastries, baked goods, and desserts.

Colette Bakery was first established in Melrose back in 2022.

The address for the new location of Colette Bakery in Arlington is 681 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476. The website for the business can be found at https://www.colettebakery.com/

[October 19 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Colette Bakery is now open in Arlington.]

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Curiosity Brewing Co. to Open in Somerville's Davis Square

A brand new brewery and taproom is on its way to Somerville.

According to a source, Curiosity Brewing Co. is planning to open in the Davis Square section of the city, moving into a space on Day Street adjacent to American Flatbread. The Instagram page for the business indicates that it will include both a taproom and a coffee shop/espresso bar, and a beer garden/patio will be set up in the parking lot area just outside of the facility. The Curiosity website gives a bit more information, saying the following:

Curiosity Brewing is a taproom-first brewery-in-planning coming soon to Somerville, MA. We're building a 7–10 BBL neighborhood brewery and 80–100 seat taproom, designed as a true third space — not home, not work, but a place to gather, connect, and discover. Our brewing philosophy is rooted in innovation and experimentation. Alongside award-winning New England IPAs, we're investing in low-ABV hazies and non-alcoholic hop teas, exploring new ways for people to enjoy craft flavor without limits.

The address for the upcoming Curiosity Brewing Co. in Davis Square is 49 Day Street, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its website can be found at https://www.curiosity.beer/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/curiositybrewingco/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending August 16, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 10, 2026, and August 16, 2026.

The Lobster Pound in Manomet Reopens
A beloved seafood market located in a scenic location on the South Shore is back in business, reopening three years after it shuttered.
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Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford Is Closing
A longtime breakfast and lunch spot a few miles north of Boston is going to be shutting down.
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Sweet Cheeks Q and Fool's Errand in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood Are Both Closing
A couple of dining and drinking spots from one of Boston's best-known chefs/restaurateurs will be closing.
Full Story

Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar Opens in East Boston
A dining spot with Colombian influences has finally opened after being in the works for a long time.
Full Story

Abbott's Frozen Custard in Lexington Has Officially Closed
A location of a small chain of frozen custard shops whose roots are in upstate New York has closed for good.
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Friday, August 14, 2026

The Lobster Pound in Manomet Reopens

A beloved seafood market located in a scenic location on the South Shore is back in business, reopening three years after it shuttered.

According to an article in the Plymouth Independent, The Lobster Pound in the Manomet section of Plymouth is open once again, with the shop reopening under new management on August 10. The article mentions that Tim Mahoney and Ryan Belval, who both come from Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, are the new operators and are leasing the space, as the Collins family (who ran the business until 2023) still own the building in which it resides.

The reborn Lobster Pound will offer such options as lobster rolls, crab rolls, clam chowder, lobster bisque, shucked oysters, hot dogs, ice cream, and more, and picnic tables are set up outside the place.

The address for The Lobster Pound is 252 Manomet Point Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360. Its website can be found at https://www.instagram.com/lobsterpound.manomet/

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Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford Is Closing

A longtime breakfast and lunch spot a few miles north of Boston is going to be shutting down.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford is planning to close its doors, with the post from the High Street eatery saying the following:

It is with a heavy heart that we share that Paul Revere Restaurant will be closing permanently on Sunday, August 30, 2006. Due to an unexpected, serious medical hardship and retirement, we are no longer able to continue operating the restaurant. After careful consideration with our family and medical team, we must prioritize our health and prioritize what is best for our family, and unfortunately right now that means stepping away from daily operation.

Paul Revere Restaurant has been in business since 2000, offering such options as breakfast plates, waffles, pancakes, club sandwiches, burgers, wings, fish and chips, and more.

The address for Paul Revere Restaurant is 447 High Street, West Medford, MA, 02155. Its website can be found at https://paulrevererestaurant.yolasite.com/

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Sweet Cheeks Q and Fool's Errand in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood Are Both Closing

A couple of dining and drinking spots from one of Boston's best-known chefs/restaurateurs will be shutting down.

According to an article from boston.com, Tiffani Faison is going to be closing Sweet Cheeks Q and Fool's Errand in the city's Fenway neighborhood as she has decided not to renew the lease for the two places, with Faison saying the following in the article:

It's been 15 years, and this is a heartbreaking victory lap for us, and for the city, and for our team....A restaurant staying open for 15 years, full stop, is nearly impossible. So to be able to make it this far, it's been the honor of my life. [Sweet Cheeks] is my first baby, and this is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make....It is cost-prohibitive to have restaurants now....Right now, we're paying for fuel charges that are in addition to what we already pay because the Strait of Hormuz is closed and gas is heinously expensive. And we are paying tariffs on things that come from other countries. And then there are things that are just expensive anyway. The price of food has gone up. We pay a fair wage and that is really hard to do."

Faison says that both Sweet Cheeks (which focuses on barbecue) and Fool's Errand (which offers bar snacks, wine, and cocktails, and which shares the same liquor license as Sweet Cheeks) will be closing after business hours on November 24.

The address for Sweet Cheeks Q is 1381 Boylston Street while the address for Fool's Errand is 1377 Boylston Street.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Pomona Cafe & Wine Bar Opens in East Boston

Early this year, it was reported that a dining spot with Colombian influences was finally getting close to opening after being in the works for a long time, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Pomona Cafe & Wine Bar is now open in East Boston, moving into a space on Meridian Street in the Maverick Square area. The article mentions that the new spot offers Colombian and other Latin American fare and is a cafe by day and a wine bar by night, with breakfast/brunch served along with small and large plates, while cocktails are available as well.

Another location of Pomona (which is loosely affiliated) can be found in Swampscott, while one had also been in Winthrop but it is closed.

The address for the new Pomona Cafe & Wine Bar in Eastie is 18 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website is at https://pomonaeastie.com/

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

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Pressed Cafe Opens at Cummings Center in Beverly

Last fall, it was reported that a local group of dining spots focusing on healthy, freshly-made options would be expanding to the North Shore, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Pressed Cafe is now open in Beverly, moving into the space at Cummings Center that had been home to Acapulcos Mexican Family Restaurant & Cantina space. The new location is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and includes a patio, and a basement bar called The Cellar will soon be opening at the site as well, offering a full-service bar with a speakeasy feel to it.

Other locations of Pressed Cafe can be found in Boston's Back Bay and Seaport District, Burlington, Chelmsford, Lawrence, Newton, and Woburn, along with four in New Hampshire (Bedford, North Nashua, Salem, and South Nashua), with options including breakfast dishes, soups, panini, bowls, fresh-pressed juices, coffee, and more.

The address for the new location of Pressed Cafe in Beverly is 900 Cummings Center, Beverly, MA, 01915. The website for all locations is at https://www.pressedcafe.com/

[Earlier Article]
Pressed Cafe Plans to Open in Beverly

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Dumpling Center Has Opened in the Former Dumpling Palace Space in Boston's Back Bay

A new spot for dumplings and more has come to Boston, and it replaces another dumpling spot.

According to a poster (Drew Starr) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dumpling Center is now open in the Back Bay, moving into the space on Massachusetts Avenue that had previously been home to Dumpling Palace. The post indicates that the menu at the new eatery is similar to that of its predecessor (though the place has different ownership), with offerings on its website including handmade dumplings, buns, noodles, sizzling dry wok specialties, and mala hot pot.

Dumpling Palace first opened in 2014, replacing Nan Ling.

The address for Dumpling Center is 179 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115. Its website can be found at https://dumplingcenter.com/

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Kima Cafe to Open in Somerville's Union Square

It looks like a coffee shop is on its way to a Somerville neighborhood.

According to a message sent to us from Leah Klein of City Living Boston, Kima Cafe is planning to open in Union Square, with the address given for the place within a public legal notice indicating that it will apparently be opening in the Fortissimo Coffeehouse space on Bow Street. The upcoming spot will offer food and drink with Korean and other Asian influences, and it hopes to open sometime in mid-September if all goes as planned.

The address for the upcoming Kima Cafe is 75 Bow Street, Somerville, MA, 02143.

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Monday, August 10, 2026

Abbott's Frozen Custard in Lexington Has Officially Closed

Last summer, it was reported that the future of a location of a small chain of frozen custard shops whose roots are in upstate New York was in question, and now we have learned that it has indeed closed for good.

According to an article from the Lexington Observer, Abbott's Frozen Custard in Lexington Center has permanently shut down after being locked up and dark (but fully set up inside) for the past few months. In June of 2025, the Arlington Heights location of Abbott's closed down and at the time, it appeared that locations in Lexington Center and Arlington Center may have shuttered as well, with the Arlington Center outlet subsequently closing permanently while the future of the Lexington Center shop remained unknown. (The only location currently remaining in operation in the Greater Boston area is in Needham.)

Abbott's dates back to 1902 when founder Arthur Abbott started selling frozen custard at carnivals along the Eastern Seaboard, with the shop opening in Rochester in 1926.

The address for the now-closed Abbott's Frozen Custard in Lexington Center was 1853 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420. The website for the chain is at http://www.abbottscustard.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending August 9, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 3, 2026, and August 9, 2026.

Marzae Cellar + Provisions Opens at Boston Public Market
The people the first and only natural winery in Massachusetts have brought a tasting room to downtown Boston.
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Pavement Coffeehouse to Open at Tufts University in Medford
A local group of coffee places will soon be opening a new location at a college campus.
Full Story

Johnny Boy Plans to Open a Brick-and-Mortar Location in Fort Point
It looks like a popup sandwich shop with Filipino influences may be opening a permanent location near the Boston waterfront.
Full Story

The Mad Hatter in Weymouth Is Up for Sale
A South Shore restaurant that got its start as a tiny breakfast and lunch spot is on the market.
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Gennaro & Son in Quincy Is Closing
A longtime Italian restaurant south of Boston is going to be shutting down.
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Friday, August 07, 2026

Tavern in the Square to Open Locations in Quincy, Norwell, and North Andover

A growing local group of dining and drinking spots has big expansion plans, with three more coming to the local area while two others are opening a bit further away as well.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Tavern in the Square is planning to open locations in Quincy, Norwell, and North Andover, joining a number of others in the Greater Boston area and beyond. In addition, the Burlington location is being renovated while two additional new outlets will be coming to Dartmouth and Seekonk.

Tavern in the Square first started out in Cambridge's Central Square a bit more than 20 years ago, with the chain offering classic American fare along with beer, wine, and cocktails. Its website can be found at https://www.taverninthesquare.com/

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Marzae Cellar + Provisions Opens at Boston Public Market

Earlier this year, it was reported that the people the first and only natural winery in Massachusetts would be bringing a tasting room to downtown Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Marzae Cellar + Provisions has soft-opened at Boston Public Market, with the place having nearly 100 seats including full-service dining tables, lounge areas, and bar seating and offering natural wines, aperitifs, and seasonal dishes with locally-sourced ingredients, including both small and large plates. (A retail section is also within the space, selling such options as chocolates, cheeses, charcuterie, vinegars, hot sauces, bitters, and shrubs.)

Husband-and-wife team Eliot Martin and Kate Lucai are behind Marzae, which started out in Acton in 2023.

The website for Marzae is at https://www.marzaewine.com/

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Marzae Cellar + Provisions Plans to Open at Boston Public Market

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Thursday, August 06, 2026

Pavement Coffeehouse to Open at Tufts University in Medford

A local group of coffee places will soon be opening a new location at a college campus.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Pavement Coffeehouse is planning to open at Tufts University in Medford, with a Tufts Daily article stating that it will move into the former Starbucks space within the Joyce Cummings Center on College Avenue. The article mentions that the new location of Pavement hopes to open sometime in November, joining a nine others in the Greater Boston area, including other college locations at Boston University, Lesley University and Harvard University.

The website for all locations of Pavement Coffeehouse is at https://pavementcoffeehouse.com/

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Tide and Flames Plans to Open in the Former Nantasket Flatts Space in Hull

A new seaside restaurant is looking to open on the South Shore, moving into the space where another dining spot had been.

According to a select board page within the Town of Hull website, Tide and Flames is planning to open across from Nantasket Beach, taking over the former Nantasket Flatts space on Nantasket Avenue. The notice mentions that the upcoming restaurant plans to offer seafood dishes such as lobster rolls and clams along with Vietnamese fare such as pho, spring rolls, and egg rolls, and it hopes to have a full liquor license while the assumption is it would have an outdoor patio with water views, which Nantasket Flatts had when it was open.

The address for the upcoming Tide and Flames is 145 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045.

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Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Johnny Boy Plans to Open a Brick-and-Mortar Location in Boston's Fort Point

It looks like a popup sandwich shop with Filipino influences may be opening a permanent location near the Boston waterfront.

According to a source, Johnny Boy is planning to open a brick-and-mortar shop in Fort Point, moving into a space on Summer Street. The website for the business seems to confirm this, saying "coming soon" to Summer Street while showing photos of an indoor space.

Johnny Boy has been doing popups in the Greater Boston area, offering such options as breakfast sandwiches, fried chicken sandwiches, veggie sandwiches, chicken bites, and tamarind tots.

The address for the upcoming brick-and-mortar location of Johnny Boy is 300 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website can be found at https://www.johnnyboy.now/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/johnnyboy.now/

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Juici Patties to Open Locations in Roxbury and Brockton

Last month, it was reported that a growing group of Caribbean restaurants would be expanding to the Boston area with a location moving into a space just north of the city, and now we have learned that two others are on the way as well.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Juici Patties is planning to open in both Roxbury and Brockton, joining another location that will be opening at Gateway Center in Everett. The Roxbury location will be coming to 16 Taber Street in the Nubian Square area while the Brockton location will be coming to the Westgate Mall, and it isn't known which of the three might open first, so stay tuned for updates as they come in.

The first Juici Patties (which is known for its traditional Jamaican patties) opened back in 1980, and today there are more than 60 locations in Jamaica while outlets in the United States can be found in New York, Georgia, and Florida. Its website is at https://juicipattiesusa.com/

[Earlier Article]
Juici Patties to Open in Everett

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One Bite in Cambridge's Inman Square Has Closed

An Asian restaurant in Cambridge has shut down after being in business for a bit less than two years.

According to multiple sources, One Bite in Inman Square is no longer in operation, with a sign out front indicating that it closed its doors on July 30. The dining spot first opened in the latter part of 2024, taking over the space where JP Restaurant had been, and before that, Midwest Grill Fusion, a short-lived Korean BBQ spot, and the Midwest Grill Brazilian BBQ; the restaurant offered a variety of sushi dishes including such options as taco sushi and mini bowls.

The address for the now-closed One Bite was 1124 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

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