Cambridge Common, Lizard Lounge in Cambridge to Close in 2027

After weeks of chatter, it has now been confirmed that a beloved restaurant, bar, and music club in Cambridge will be closing.

According to an article from WBUR, Cambridge Common and the Lizard Lounge are going to be shutting down in May of 2027, with co-owner Holly Heslop saying, "It's been a long run, and we know it's time....Although I don't think either of us is particularly emotionally ready for it. The article mentions that co-owners Heslop and Charlie Christopher have been talking with a buyer for the Massachusetts Avenue property, though it is not known at this point in time what might become of the space.

Cambridge Common first opened in 1996, with the Lizard Lounge debuting a year later; the former has been known in part for its classic American fare including its boneless buffalo tenders and tater tots (along with an extensive beer list) while the latter has been a major part of the local music scene, having countless local acts perform there over the years.

The address for Cambridge Common and Lizard Lounge is 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for the former is at https://cambridgecommonrestaurant.com/ while the website for the latter is at https://lizardloungeclub.com/

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Cafe Barada in North Cambridge Is Closing

A decades-old Middle Eastern restaurant is going to be closing its doors.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Cafe Barada in North Cambridge is shutting down a bit over a month from now, with the post saying the following:

Hello friends, It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Cafe Barada will be closing its full-service dining at 2269 Mass Ave on Saturday, December 5th....Although this chapter is coming to a close, we hope it is not a final goodbye. We look forward to continuing to share our food with you through future endeavors. As we prepare for this transition, we want to express our deepest gratitude. Thank you for your loyalty, your kindness, your laughter, and for welcoming us into your lives throughout the years. 

Cafe Barada first opened in Arlington in 1985, moving to North Cambridge in 2002; the restaurant has been known for its Lebanese fare, including such items as hoummos, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, kibby, and shish kebab.

The address for Cafe Barada is 2269 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140. Its website can be found at https://www.cafebarada.net/

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Komorebi to Open a Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in Brookline

The people behind a local ghost kitchen known for its premium sushi and bento boxes will be opening a permanent storefront.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Komorebi is planning to open a brick-and-mortar location in Brookline, apparently moving into a space on Beacon Street in the Coolidge Corner area. The business first started out a couple of years ago, focusing on online ordering for pickup/delivery and working out of a space in Revere. Based on various job listings for the upcoming restaurant, the space will include a counter and a dining area, and expect omakase-style bentos using seasonal ingredients. (The job notices for the Brookline location of Komorebi indicate that it could be opening in mid-November.)

The website for Komorebi can be found at https://www.komorebiii.com/ while its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/komorebi.bos/

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Mattie's Provisions & Spirits to Open in Brighton in November

A brand new gourmet shop is getting ready to open in a Boston neighborhood.

According to a listing within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com website, Mattie's Provisions & Spirits is planning to open in Brighton in November, moving into a space on Commonwealth Avenue by Boston College. The listing mentions that the place will be "a new gourmet market – offering wine, spirits, craft beer, gourmet snacks and a morning coffee/pastry service" while an earlier Universal Hub article quoted Boston Licensing Board chair Kathleen Joyce as saying "It seems like an upscale gourmet cheese store."

The address for the upcoming Mattie's Provisions & Spirits is 2193 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135. Its website will be at https://mattiesprovisions.com/

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Antojitos Gourmet Opens in Malden

A new restaurant featuring Latin American fare has opened a few miles north of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Antojitos Gourmet is now open in Malden, moving into a space on Route 99 just north of where it intersects Route 60. The new dining spot features Colombian and other Latin American dishes, including such options as ceviche, tamales, empanadas, arepas, lechona, buñuelos, and more, and it offers catering as well (the people behind Antojitos Gourmet first started out as caterers several years ago).

The address for Antojitos Gourmet is 251 Broadway (Route 99), Malden, MA, 02148. Its website can be found at https://antojitosgourmet.com/

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Honeycomb Creamery Team to Open Crisscross Bakehouse in Cambridge

The people behind an ice cream shop in Cambridge will be opening a new bakery next door.

According to a source, (Sarah Wu), Crisscross Bakehouse is planning to open on Massachusetts Avenue between Porter Square and Harvard Square and adjacent to Honeycomb Creamery, with an Instagram post from the ice cream shop saying the following:

We got big news, y'all... We're opening a bakery! @crisscrossbakehouse will open right next door to our shop in the near future, with a menu full of delicious savory and sweet pastries, coffee and tea. While we wait for the space to finish getting set up, Crisscross will be popping up at our shop starting Thursday, October 29th! We'll be serving a sneak peek of the bakery's menu Thursday through Sunday, 8am-noon every week until 1700A is ready for operation. We're so excited to share what we're working on at Crisscross with y'all!

Honeycomb Creamery got its start in 2015 selling its ice cream at local shops, farmers markets, and popup events, moving into its brick-and-mortar storefront a year later.

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Old Friend Pizza Opens in West Roxbury

A Detroit-style pizza business known for its pop-ups and residency at an historic Roslindale space has opened a brick-and-mortar in West Roxbury.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Old Friend is opening on Washington Street, with the website and Instagram page for the place indicating that it is having a soft opening today. The article mentions that Alden Caldwell is behind the business, which began as a pop-up that moved on to the Exodus Bagels Airstream before setting up at The Substation (it can also be found at the Roslindale Farmers Market).

The Old Friend website mentions the following about its Detroit-style pizza: "Alden makes every pan from scratch: a three-day fermented dough, sauce built on Jersey tomatoes, and a cheddar-and-mozzarella crown that caramelizes against the steel pan."

The address for Old Friend in West Roxbury is 5272 Washington Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132. Its website is at https://oldfriendpizza.com/ while its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/oldfriendpizza/

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Danish Coffee Studio Replaces Danish Pastry House in Medford

A cafe popular with college students has been replaced by a new cafe with a slightly different name and different ownership.

According to an article in The Tufts Daily, Danish Coffee Studio has taken over the former Danish Pastry House space in Medford, with the latter closing for renovations last month and the former debuting earlier this month. The article mentions that Danish Pastry House owner Ulla Winkler sold both the Boston Avenue cafe and the corresponding wholesale location in Watertown to Benjamin Morales and his family, with the focus of the new place being at least in part on specialty lattes and pastries.

Danish Pastry House had been in the space since 2005.

The address for Danish Coffee Studio is 330 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/danishcoffeestudio/

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Potbelly Sandwich Works in Boston's Downtown Crossing Has Closed

Another Boston-area location of a Chicago-based chain of sub shops has shut down, and now there are only two brick-and-mortar locations remaining locally.

According to a Bluesky post from @glennwhidden.bsky.social, Potbelly Sandwich Works (also known as Potbelly Sandwich Shop) in Downtown Crossing is no longer in business, with a photo of a sign out front at the Washington Street space indicating that October 25 was its last day in operation. Two other locations of Potbelly in the region have also shuttered over the years--in Cambridge's Porter Square and Braintree--with brick-and-mortar storefronts remaining open on Federal Street in the Financial District and in Burlington, while two others can also be found at Logan Airport. 

Potbelly, which first started out in 1977, is known for its sandwiches as well as soups, salads, and more.

The address for the now-closed location of Potbelly in Downtown Crossing was 263 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.potbelly.com/

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Uchi to Open in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

A group of high-end Japanese restaurants with roots in Texas--and whose chef/founder is a James Beard award winner--will be expanding to Boston.

According to a post in Nation's Restaurant News, Uchi is planning to open in the Fort Point section of the city, moving into a space on Congress Street sometime in 2027 that will include seating for 210 people, 11 at a sushi counter, 17 at a bar, and 26 in a private dining room. Based on other locations, expect to see "elevated non‑traditional Japanese cuisine" with options being nigiri/sashimi, deep-fried dishes such as tempura, veggie items such as edamame and shishito, and bluefin specials--and tasting menus will likely be offered as well.

In 2003, the first Uchi opened in Austin, with Tyson Cole being Executive Chef and co-owner, and Cole won (in a tie) the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2011. The restaurant is part of Hai Hospitality, which also runs Uchiko (Japanese farmhouse cuisine), Uchiba (an izakaya-styled cocktail bar), Oheya (an omakase tasting room), and Loro (an Asian smokehouse).

The address for the upcoming Uchi in Fort Point is 374 Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business is at https://uchi.uchirestaurants.com/

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Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge in Chelsea Is Apparently Closing

It looks like a dining and drinking spot just north of Boston that resides in an historic structure is shutting down.

According to a source within the restaurant industry, Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge in Chelsea is going to be closing its doors, confirming an X post from @ChelseaScanner that says "Business Closing" and indicating that the Everett Avenue spot could be shuttering sometime this week (though a specific closing date has not been given as of yet). Chelsea Station first opened in 2016 in a converted horse and carriage firehouse that was one of the only structures in that part of Chelsea to survive the devastating fire of 1973; it is known in part for its classic American and New American fare along with its cocktail options.

The address for Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge is 105 Everett Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150. Its website can be found at https://thechelseastation.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending October 25, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between October 19, 2026, and October 25, 2026.

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Saus at Bow Market in Somerville Is Closing
What was once a pair of comfort food spots will soon no longer exist, as its sole remaining location is shutting down.
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Niveaux Pâtisserie Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in Boston's Financial District
A French patisserie just south of Boston appears to be expanding to a second location, and this one will be in the heart of the city.
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Oblix Plans to Open in the Former Strega Italiano/Strip by Strega Space in the Park Plaza Area
It looks like an upscale restaurant in London is going to be expanding to Boston.
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Tradesman Coffee Shop to Open at Independence Wharf
It appears that the people behind a local group of coffee shops and lounges are going to be opening another coffee shop in downtown Boston.
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Mandarin Cuisine in Needham Is Closing October 31
A decades-old suburban Chinese restaurant is getting ready to shut its doors.
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Saus at Bow Market in Somerville Is Closing

What was once a pair of comfort food spots will soon no longer exist, as its sole remaining location is shutting down.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Saus at Bow Market in Somerville is going to be closing, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

It's with both lots of excitement and a little bit of tears that we let you all know that Saus at Bow Market will be closing this December. (Exact date TBD.) Between our Boston location and this one, Chin and I (Tanya) have been doing this for 15 years. It's been a privilege, a wonderful dream, an emotional rollercoaster....We made real friendships, learned a lot from the other businesses, and made some core memories. And as sad as we are to close this chapter of our lives, it's time to move on....When we have a final day, we'll let ya’ll know. And as we do, we’ll throw a giant last-day-of-service party. Come celebrate with us. Cry with us. Eat and drink with us. Pour one out for 15 years of Saus. Love you all, Tanya and Chin

The original Saus, which resided in downtown Boston from 2011 until 2024, was known for such items as burgers, hot dogs, fries, chicken nuggets, and chicken sandwiches, while the Somerville location has focused on vegetarian fare since opening in 2018. The website for the business is at https://www.sausboston.com/

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Niveaux Pâtisserie Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in Boston's Financial District

A French patisserie just south of Boston appears to be expanding to a second location, and this one will be in the heart of the city.

According to a source, Niveaux Pâtisserie in North Quincy is apparently expanding to the Financial District of Boston, with an Instagram reel from Robert Gonzalez of the bakery-cafe showing him outside a storefront along State Street. A Toast page for Niveaux indeed shows a second location at 75 State Street that isn't yet taking online orders, while the reel's video indicates that the new location plans to open early next year.

In addition to Niveaux Pâtisserie (which first opened on Hancock Street in North Quincy in the summer of 2024), Gonzalez is also involved with Masons Steakhouse in Quincy Center.

The website for Niveaux Pâtisserie can be found at https://www.niveauxpatisserie.com/

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Gen Korean BBQ Plans to Open in Cambridge's Harvard Square

Last year, it was reported that a chain of Korean barbecue spots was hoping to expand to Allston, and now we have learned that the chain is planning to expand to Cambridge, though the status of the Allston location is now in question.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Gen Korean BBQ House is planning to open in Harvard Square, confirming an earlier article from the Cambridge Somerville Independent that said the plans were "on pause" back in May because of concerns about how customers would be grilling their own food, including whether open flames would be involved. An update to the article states that the pause ultimately ended after conversations took place between fire inspectors and the business owners.

As reported here in August of 2025, a location of the Gen Korean BBQ House chain--which was established in Los Angeles in 2011--was being planned for Harvard Avenue in Allston, but it still hasn't opened, and a new licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website indicates that its liquor license may be transferred to a proposed location of Taco Bell Cantina near Faneuil Hall.

The address for the upcoming Gen Korean BBQ House in Harvard Square is 26 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for the chain is at https://www.genkoreanbbq.com/

[Earlier Article]
Gen Korean BBQ House May Be Opening in Allston

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Oblix Plans to Open in the Former Strega Italiano/Strip by Strega Space in Boston's Park Plaza Area

It looks like an upscale restaurant in London is going to be expanding to Boston.

According to an article in The Boston Sun, Oblix is planning to open in the city's Park Plaza area, moving into the space at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza hotel that had been home to Strega Italiano/Strip by Strega space. The article mentions that the Boston location will serve dinner and brunch and it will include a large dining area, a smaller dining area, and an oyster bar, with a total occupancy of 328. If all goes as planned, the new location of Oblix could open around the end of next July.

The original Oblix in London is known in part for its steak and seafood dishes along with its cocktails. Its website can be found at https://www.oblixrestaurant.com/

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Borgo Italian Kitchen to Open in the Former NY Bagel & Diner Space in Allston

A brand new Italian dining spot is on its way to Allston, and it will have an ownership connection to an adjacent eatery (along with a couple of other restaurants).

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Borgo Italian Kitchen is planning to open on Brighton Avenue in the former NY Bagel & Diner space, with What Now Boston indicating that Dariusz Zywina is one of the owners (Zywina is also co-owner of Punjab Palace next door and Da Vinci Bistro and Soul of India in Sudbury). The upcoming place will offer such options as pizza, panini, pasta dishes, and salads, and it will focus on takeout and delivery, though a few tables will be set up inside the dining spot as well.

The address for the upcoming Borgo Italian Kitchen is 111 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

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Tradesman Coffee Shop to Open at Independence Wharf in Boston

It appears that the people behind a local group of coffee shops and lounges are going to be opening another coffee shop in downtown Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Tradesman Coffee Shop is planning to open at Independence Wharf, with a sign out front saying "Tradesman Coffee Shop Atlantic Ave Opening Soon. We can't wait to meet you!" Once it debuts, it will join other Tradesman locations on Batterymarch Street and Federal Street (two locations on Federal) in the downtown area as well as ones in Charlestown's Hood Park and at Boston Landing in Brighton.

It looks like the address for the upcoming Tradesman Coffee Shop & Bar at Independence Wharf will be 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210.

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Clementine to Replace The Garrison House in Brookline Village

A new restaurant is on its way to Brookline, and it will be replacing a dining spot that has been around for about five years.

According to an article from The Brookline News, Clementine is planning to open in the space in Brookline Village where The Garrison House currently resides, with Mathew Freid (who was behind the now-closed Idle Hour in Quincy) being the owner. Very little is known about the upcoming place other than the fact that it plans to have seating for 128 inside and 32 outside and that it hopes to be open until 1:00 AM on weekends; more should be known soon (a hearing on the plans is slated for today), so stay tuned for updates.

The Garrison House debuted in late 2021, replacing Magnolia Smokehouse; Hawkeye Hospitality (Elm Street Taproom, Five Horses Tavern, The Chester Tavern) is behind the spot, which is known in part for its classic American fare and pub food.

The address for the upcoming Clementine (and Garrison House) is 6 Harvard Square, Brookline, MA, 02445.

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Mandarin Cuisine in Needham Is Closing October 31

 A decades-old suburban Chinese restaurant is getting ready to shut its doors.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mandarin Cuisine is going to be closing, with a Facebook post from the Highland Avenue spot saying the following:

To our wonderful patrons, neighbors, and friends, We are announcing the upcoming closure of Mandarin Cuisine. We will remain open until October 31, 2026. We have loved every single moment of serving you over the past 37 years. Thank you for your unwavering support, your smiles, and for making our restaurant a true community staple. As we prepare to hand over the keys to new ownership, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our small business. We hope you will stop by before the end of October to say goodbye. We will miss you!

No information has been given on the restaurant that will be replacing Mandarin Cuisine, so stay tuned for any details as they come in.

The address for Mandarin Cuisine is 238 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494. Its website can be found at https://www.mandarincuisine.com/

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Charkoal's Brazilian Steakhouse Opens in the Former Continental Space in Saugus

A South American restaurant has debuted in the northern suburbs of Boston, taking over the space where an old-school restaurant had been for a very long time.

A check on the place indicates that Charkoal's Brazilian Steakhouse is now open in Saugus, moving into the former Continental space on the northbound side of Route 1. The website for the new restaurant indicates that it offers a "traditional Southern Brazilian Rodízio experience....an all-you-can-eat celebration of flame-kissed meats" while also showing that another location can be found in King of Prussia, PA.

The Continental closed in the fall of 2024 after being in business for 72 years; it had been known in part for its steak and seafood dishes along with its popovers.

The address for Charkoal's Brazilian Steakhouse is 266 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Its website can be found at https://charkoals.com/

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The Salt Marsh Bistro and Bar in Scituate Is Closing

A South Shore dining and drinking spot known in part for its dishes using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients is shutting down.

According to its social media, The Salt Marsh Bistro and Bar in Scituate is closing at the end of business hours on October 31, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

With heavy hearts, we're sharing that we have made the difficult decision to close our doors. We gave this concept our hearts, our energy, and everything we had, and while this chapter didn't unfold quite the way we had hoped, we're incredibly grateful for the experience, our customers who supported us, and our dedicated staff. To our family and friends - thank you for standing beside us through every step. Your love, encouragement, and support have meant more than we can put into words. As we close this chapter, we're looking ahead with gratitude and excitement for what's to come.

The note does mention that its other restaurant--Osteria Vivo in Pembroke will remain in operation, saying that "We're thankful to continue our journey at Vivo, and we're excited to see where the future takes us and what new endeavors may be on the horizon."

The Salt Marsh Bistro and Bar first opened las summer, taking over the space where Rivershed had been.

The address for The Salt Marsh Bistro and Bar is 17 New Driftway, Scituate, MA, 02066. Its website can be found at https://thesaltmarshbistroandbar.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending October 18, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between October 12, 2026, and October 18, 2026.

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Blackbird Doughnuts Looking to Expand Nationally; Banyan Bar + Refuge Is Being Sold
The person behind a local restaurant and hospitality group is looking to take one of her brands national.
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Ramen Haven to Open Locations by BU in Boston, at South Shore Plaza in Braintree
A growing local group of ramen spots will be opening two more locations--one in the city, and one in the southern suburbs.
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Black Bamboo Opens in the Former Bodega Canal Space in the West End
A brand new Asian restaurant and lounge has come to Boston, and it replaces a Mexican spot that closed last year.
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Michette Opens New Location in Cambridge
A bakery in Somerville has expanded to a second space.
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Smashed by BRED to Open at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
The people behind a pair of gourmet burger spots will be opening a quick-service place in the heart of Boston.
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Blackbird Doughnuts Looking to Expand Nationally; Banyan Bar + Refuge Is Being Sold

The person behind a local restaurant and hospitality group is looking to take one of her brands national.

According to an article from the Boston Business Journal, Rebecca Roth Gullo of the Gallows Group is seeking investment in Blackbird Doughnuts, with the plan being to expand to Maine and New Hampshire initially, then to "every major city." Gullo indicates that she wants to find a local investor or a family office, stating that "We're really looking for people who are interested in growing the brand with us. That's an important thing, and I'm not exiting this by any means, and nor is my team." The article mentions that she is considering an investment of under $10 million, which would be sufficient for 20 locations.

In addition to the Blackbird plans, Rebecca Roth Gullo also says that she is looking to sell Banyan Bar + Refuge in Boston's South End, with the hope being to transfer the business to a local restaurant person, and she says that "If I were not doing Blackbird, I would be doubling down [there]" and that she is "waiting for the right person, because it’s my neighborhood....Some great local operator will take it over."

The website for Blackbird Doughnuts can be found at https://www.blackbirddoughnuts.com/

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Ramen Haven to Open Locations by BU in Boston, at South Shore Plaza in Braintree

A growing local group of ramen spots will be opening two more locations--one in the city, and one in the southern suburbs.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Ramen Haven is planning to open outlets by Boston University in Boston and at South Shore Plaza in Braintree, with the two joining existing locations in Berlin, Burlington, and Sudbury. It appears that the Braintree location will open first--sometime this month--while the BU outlet will open in December, and expect to see such options as ramen, gyoza, edamame, Wagyu rice bowls, matcha crepe cake, fruit slushes, and milk teas at the two new eateries.

The website for Ramen Haven is at https://ramenhavensudbury.toast.site/

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The Ramyun Zip Is Opening in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A chain of self-serve Korean noodle shops is on its way to Brookline.

According to an article in the Brookline News, The Ramyun Zip is getting ready to open in Coolidge Corner, moving into a space on Beacon Street a few storefronts east of the Harvard Street intersection. The store will be completely self-serve and will feature instant noodles with a wide variety of ingredients offered, where customers open a noodle package, add hot water from a machine, and choose from an array of extra toppings to add, including bean sprouts, fish cakes, scallions, and dumplings. (Pre-made bowls will also be available.)

The address for the upcoming location of The Ramyun Zip in Coolidge Corner is 1310 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The Instagram page for the Brookline location is at https://www.instagram.com/theramyunzip.boston/

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Black Bamboo Opens in the Former Bodega Canal Space in Boston's West End

A brand new Asian restaurant and lounge has come to Boston, and it replaces a Mexican spot that closed last year.

According to its Instagram page, Black Bamboo has soft-opened in the city's West End area, moving into the space on Canal Street that had previously been home to Bodega Canal. The new place is an Asian Fusion spot that offers such options as sushi, wagyu fried rice, blooming enoki, creamy truffles udon, and cocktails, and live music appears to be part of the plans as well.

Bodega Canal first opened in the fall of 2018, offering small plates, tacos, bowls, tequila drinks, and more; it closed late last summer.

The address for Black Bamboo is 57 Canal Street, Boston, MA, 02114. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/blackbambooboston/

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Roma Pizza & Company Opens in the Former Rome Pizza Space in Boston's South End

Last month, it was reported that a longtime pizzeria in Boston had closed down, and now we have learned that a new pizza spot has moved into its space.

According to a couple of sources, Roma Pizza & Company is now open in the South End, taking over the former Rome Pizza space on Tremont Street. The website for the new eatery shows such options as pizza, salads, garlic bread, zucchini bites, wings, tenders, sandwiches, pasta dishes, steak tips, and chicken milanese, and it is open for lunch and dinner daily.

Rome Pizza had been in the space for approximately 30 years.

The address for Roma Pizza & Company in the South End is 416 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Its website can be found at https://www.romabos.com/

[Earlier Article]
Rome Pizza in Boston's South End Has Closed

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Lulu Green in South Boston Is Closing

A vegan dining spot in South Boston that is a cafe by day and a restaurant by night is shutting down, though its other location will remain in operation.

According to a source from earlier this week, Lulu Green on W Broadway is getting ready to close, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

After 7 incredible years, the time has come for us to move on to our next chapter. Saturday, 10/17/26 will be our final day of service at the South Boston location. As a small, family run business, we want to focus our full attention on growing our newly opened Kendall Square location in Cambridge. This will allow us to bring our focus under one roof and continue bringing you remarkable plant-based food and drink with lots of fun happenings to come. This was a very tough decision - one that we did not take lightly because this neighborhood means so much to us. South Boston welcomed us with open arms and allowed us to create something truly special - community + connection + friendships that will last a lifetime.

The South Boston location of Lulu Green first opened in the early part of 2020 while the Kendall Square location debuted this spring.

The address for Lulu Green is 246 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its website can be found at https://www.lulugreen.com/

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Michette Opens New Location in Cambridge

About a year ago, it was reported that a bakery in Somerville would be expanding to a second space in Cambridge, and now we have learned that it is open.

According to an article from Boston Uncovered, Michette is now open on Webster Avenue on the outer edge of Inman Square, joining the original location on Broadway in East Somerville. The new shop is much larger than the original and includes a good amount of seating, and its offerings include such options as breads, croissants, cookies, sandwiches, coffee, and more.

The address for the new location of Michette is 305 Webster Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02141. The website for the business is at https://michette-bakery.com/

[Earlier Article]
Michette Plans to Open a New Location in Cambridge

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Momma's Plans to Expand to Third Location, Opening Near Cambridge's Inman Square

A pair of local food shops known in part for their maple creemees may be expanding to a third location, and this would be their second in Cambridge.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Momma's is looking to open near Inman Square, with the Cambridge Somerville Independent stating (via a page within the cambridgeredevelopment.org website) that it is looking to open on Cambridge Street in the Wellington-Harrington neighborhood. The upcoming shop will have 1,000 square feet of space (which is larger than its North Cambridge and Brighton locations), and the plan is to have two entrances--one that goes to groceries and the other to ice cream. If all goes as planned, the new location of Momma's could be opening next month.

The original Momma's debuted on Massachusetts in North Cambridge in 2023, while the Brighton location opened at the Charles River Speedway this summer.

The address for the upcoming Momma's near Inman Square is 1175 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The website for the business is at https://www.mommasgrocery.com/

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What A Soup in Cambridge Has Closed; EN'YA Robatayaki & Sake Bar Plans to Open in Its Space

An Asian soup spot in Cambridge has closed its doors, though another Asian restaurant appears to be coming to the space.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, What A Soup near Central Square is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the River Street restaurant from last week saying "What A Soup will officially close on 10/10/26. That means you only have until 10/9 to come enjoy your favorite bowl with us one last time!" (The post--and the page--have since been deleted.) Another poster within the group mentions that EN'YA Robatayaki & Sake Bar is planning to open there, with the Instagram page for the place saying "something's heating up in Cambridge, MA EN'YA Robatayaki & Sake Bar Japanese Izakaya style dining, sake & good vibes. STAY TUNED!!"

What A Soup, which first opened in early 2024, was known for its Thai boat noodles; the dining spot resided in the space where Nu Dò Society had previously been, and before that, River Gods.

The address for the now-closed What A Soup was 125 River Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

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Sam Walker's American Tavern Opens in Bedford

Early this year, it was reported that a pair of comfort food spots with locations north of Boston would be joined by a third location also north of the city, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to its website and social media, Sam Walker's American Tavern is now open in Bedford, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it has moved into the space on Burlington Road where Bamboo used to be. The new location joins others in Woburn and Swampscott, and it offers such options as wings, quesadillas, pizza, sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and seafood dishes, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

Sam Walker's is part of Maverick Hospitality, which is behind The Bowery Bar, Lucy's American Tavern, Chubbs Taco & Tequila Bar, and Layla's.

The address for the new location of Sam Walker’s American Tavern in Bedford is 213 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA, 01730. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.samwalkers.com/

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Sam Walker's American Tavern Plans to Open in the Former Bamboo Space in Bedford

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Smashed by BRED to Open at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston

The people behind a pair of gourmet burger spots will be opening a quick-service place in the heart of Boston.

According to a press release, Smashed by BRED is planning to open at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in November, with the upcoming eatery having 400 square feet of space and offering crispy-edged smash burgers, chicken, fries, and dirty sodas. This will be a departure for BRED Hospitality, as their BRED Gourmet locations in Dorchester's Lower Mills and Cambridge's Kendall Square offer thicker, smoked burgers, while the Kendall Square outlet is a full-service restaurant, bar, and lounge and the original in Lower Mills is a counter-service dining spot with some seating.)

The website for BRED can be found at https://www.bredgourmet.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending October 11, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between October 5, 2026, and October 11, 2026.

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Xi'an Famous Foods to Open in Downtown Crossing
An award-winning group of NYC-based Chinese restaurants known in part for their hand-pulled noodles will be expanding to the heart of Boston.
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Fumo to Open in the Former Nine Restaurant/No. 9 Park Space in Beacon Hill
It looks like a group of Italian restaurants in New York City will be expanding to Boston, with a location being planned for a landmark space.
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Crisp in Canton Has Closed
A pair of dining spots known for their South Shore-style bar pizza is now back down to one, as its newer location has shut down.
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The Moseley Opens at South Station Tower
A casual fine-dining restaurant has come to a new mixed-use tower in Boston.
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Celine Opens in the Fort Point Neighborhood
A French-Canadian restaurant has opened near Boston's waterfront area.
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Kitchen Table in Beverly Has Closed

A restaurant on the North Shore that was known for its locally-sourced fare has shut down.

According to multiple sources, Kitchen Table in Beverly is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the Cabot Street spot saying the following:

With heavy hearts, we have closed the doors of Kitchen Table. To everyone who joined us for dinner, pulled up a seat at the bar, celebrated with us, ordered takeout, or told a friend about us - thank you. Every visit mattered. We built this place around cooking from scratch, sourcing thoughtfully, and taking care of people. Those commitments weren't always the easiest path, but we're proud of the food we served and the hospitality we shared. To our local farmers, fishermen, growers, and producers: thank you for the ingredients, care, and craft you brought through our kitchen doors.

Kitchen Table first opened in the summer of 2023, with chef Bill Fogarty (who had previously been the chef/owner of Scratch Kitchen in Salem) being behind it. The restaurant offered such items as clam chowder, wings, roasted chicken, lemon pepper pollock, roasted pork shoulder, fingerlings, and more.

The address for the now-closed Kitchen Table in Beverly was 392 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915.

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Xi'an Famous Foods Is Opening in Boston's Downtown Crossing

An award-winning group of Chinese restaurants based in New York City that is known in part for their hand-pulled noodles is expanding to the heart of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Xi'an Famous Foods is planning to open in Downtown Crossing, with the poster (and the photo shown with a sign up for the place) indicating that it will be moving into the space on Washington Street that had been home to a location of b.good. This will be the first brick-and-mortar location of the eatery to come to the local area, though it isn't their first foray into Boston as there had been a ghost kitchen that debuted on Shirley Street in Roxbury last year that is no longer in operation. (Currently, the only locations of Xi'an Famous Foods are in NYC's boroughs.)

In addition to hand-pulled noodles, Xi'an Famous Foods--which has received accolades from such publications as Bon Appetit, Forbes, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Time Out--also offers dumplings and burgers on flatbread buns.

The address for the new location of Xi'an Famous Foods in Downtown Crossing is 255 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02108. The website for the business is at https://www.xianfoods.com/

[October 23 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions that Xi'an Famous Foods is now open in Boston.]

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Fumo to Open in the Former Nine Restaurant/No. 9 Park Space in Boston's Beacon Hill Neighborhood

It looks like a group of Italian restaurants in New York City will be expanding to Boston, with a location being planned for a landmark space.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Fumo is looking to open in the city's Beacon Hill neighborhood, with a licensing board hearing page confirming this while also confirming that it will be coming to the space on Park Street Place that had been home to Nine Restaurant, and before that, No. 9 Park. The notice mentions that the manager listed for the upcoming location of Fumo is Luigi Fanini, who is the managing partner of Fumo UES, and that Nine Restaurant Group, LLC, has petitioned to transfer its common victualler license to 9 Park St Restaurant Group LLC, which would be doing business as Fumo Beacon Hill. Fumo was first established in 2016 with a restaurant in the Hamilton Heights section of Manhattan and today has a handful of locations in NYC; it is known in part for its pizza and pasta dishes.

Nine Restaurant debuted in August of 2025, closing down in June of this year; it had replaced No. 9 Park, Barbara Lynch's flagship restaurant that had been in the space from 1998 to 2004 and which won countless awards over the years, including Outstanding Wine Program from the James Beard Foundation in 2012.

The address for the upcoming Fumo in Beacon Hill is 9 Park Street Place, Boston, MA, 02108. The website for all locations of Fumo is at https://www.fumorestaurant.com/

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Osteria560 May Be Replacing Frenchie in Boston's South End

It looks like a new dining spot could be coming to the South End of Boston, and it would be replacing a French restaurant that has been around for approximately 10 years.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Cazarossi, LLC, which is the company behind Frenchie on Tremont Street, is petitioning to transfer its common victualler license to 562 Tremont, LLC, which would be operating a restaurant tentatively named Osteria560 at the same location. The notice mentions that the manager listed is Matthew Burns and that the proposed dining spot would have a dining area, bar area, kitchen and greenhouse eating area on the first floor, along with a seasonal outdoor patio. More should be known about Osteria560 next week, so keep checking back for details. 

Frenchie, which is a Parisian wine bistro, first opened in the early part of 2017, taking over the space where Kitchen had been, and before that, Pops Restaurant.

The address for Frenchie (and the proposed Osteria560) is 560 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118.

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Temazcal Tequila Cantina in Framingham Has Closed

It looks like another location of a local group of Mexican restaurants has closed.

According to Kiat Cormier, who posted in the ChewOnThis Facebook group page, Temazcal Tequila Cantina in Framingham is no longer in operation, with a check on the website for the business confirming this, as the Route 9 dining spot is no longer shown in its locations section. This is the second location of the restaurant to close of late, as the Seaport District location in Boston shuttered earlier this year; locations in Burlington, Lynnfield, and Dedham remain open for business.

The Framingham outlet of Temazcal Tequila Cantina first opened in 2018 in the space where a location of Papa Razzi had been.

The address for the now-closed Temazcal Tequila Cantina in Framingham was 155 Worcester Road (Route 9), Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for all locations is at https://www.temazcalcantina.com/ 

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Bean & Barrel Cafe to Open in Reading in November

A new cafe is getting ready to open in the northern suburbs of Boston, and it will also double as a cocktail bar as well.

According to its Instagram page, Bean & Barrel Cafe is planning to open in Reading in November, with a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site indicating that the High Street spot will be offering coffee and espresso drinks along with "North End pastries" beginning at 6:00 AM, with cocktails being served starting at 11:00 AM until closing time at 10:00 PM. No menu has been posted for the cafe as of yet, so stay tuned for updates on exact food/drink offerings as they come in.

The address for Bean & Barrel Cafe is 45 High Street, Reading, MA, 01867. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/beanandbarrel_cafe/

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Crisp in Canton Has Closed

A pair of dining spots known for their South Shore-style bar pizza is now back down to one, as its newer location has shut down.

According to its website, Crisp in Canton is no longer in business, with the note saying "Crisp Canton location has closed as of 10/3/2026. Walpole open as usual." The Canton location of Crisp first opened in the fall of 2021, moving into a space on Route 138 a short distance north of the Stoughton line; its menu included bar pizza along with soups, salads, wings, tenders, sandwiches, calzones, steak tips, pasta dishes, and more.

The address for the now-closed location of Crisp in Canton was 955 Turnpike Street (Route 138), Canton, MA, 02021. The website for the Walpole location can be found at https://www.crispizza.com/

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LPM Restaurant & Bar Opens in Boston's Back Bay

In the early part of 2025, it was reported that a location of a group of high-end French Riviera-inspired restaurants would be coming to Boston, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to its website, LPM Restaurant & Bar is now open in the Back Bay, moving into a space on the second floor of Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street. The new restaurant offers French Mediterranean cuisine including such options as tapenade, caviar, burrata, ratatouille, carpaccio, escargot, gnocchi, risotto, grilled Chilean bass, duck confit, grilled branzino, wagyu tomahawk, and more, along with a focus on French wines. 

One other U.S. location of LPM Restaurant & Bar is in Miami, while nine others can be found overseas, including in London, where it was founded in 2007.

The address for the new location of LPM Restaurant & Bar in the Back Bay is 1 Dalton Street, Boston, MA, 02115. The web page for the Boston location is at https://lpmrestaurants.com/boston/

[Earlier Article]
LPM Restaurant & Bar to Expand to Boston

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Mochiko Hawaiian Has Opened Back Up at Boston Landing in Brighton

Last week, it was reported that a pair of restaurants known in part for their fried chicken and bubble tea had closed down, but now it appears that one of the locations has returned.

According to an Instagram post from the business along with its website, Mochiko Hawaiian reopens their Boston Landing location in Brighton today, with the post saying the following:

Regular service resumes October 6. Thank you for your patience during our brief pause—we truly appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you! Mochiko Hawaiian Brighton at Boston Landing

The post doesn't say anything about the Newtonville location, and the Instagram page only shows the Boston Landing location so it appears that Newtonville will not be opening back up, at least for now.

A few days ago, Mochiko posted a note on their website that said "It was fun while it lasted. We enjoyed our time together + we tried hard to save it. Ultimately, we could not. Love the fam we built + we will miss you all." It is not known what decisions were made that resulted in the Brighton location to return.

The address for Mochiko Hawaiian at Boston Landing is 133 Guest Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. Its website can be found at https://www.mochikohawaiian.com/

[Earlier Article]
Mochiko Hawaiian in Newtonville and Brighton Have Both Closed

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