Tuesday, September 08, 2026

Restaurant News for the Week Ending September 6, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 31, 2026, and September 6, 2026.


Saint Brigid's Well to Open in the Former Daddy Jones Space in Magoun Square
A brand new Irish pub is on its way to Somerville, moving into the space where a Greek restaurant used to be.
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Brookline Lunch in Cambridge to Expand, Opening in the Former L Street Diner Space in South Boston
A longtime diner will soon be joined by a second location.
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Bruegger's Bagels in West Roxbury Has Closed
A location of a chain of bagel spots with roots in the local region has closed, and now there is only one remaining within the Boston city limits.
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The Chicken & Rice Guys to Open Commissary and Warehouse in Woburn, Will Include Takeout Service
A restaurant, food truck, and catering business known for their halal street cuisine will be opening a hub in the northern suburbs of Boston.
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French Quarter in Downtown Boston Has Closed
A restaurant in the heart of Boston that featured traditional New Orleans dishes 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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