Monday, August 17, 2026

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.
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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.
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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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[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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