Si Cara Opens in South Boston

A second location of a restaurant known in part for its pizza has debuted after being in the works for nearly a year.

According to an article from Caught in Southie along with a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Si Cara is now open in South Boston, moving into a space on West Broadway between E Street and F Street. The new location of the dining spot joins its original restaurant on Mass. Ave. in the Central Square section of Cambridge, and it is currently open for dinner only, though lunch and brunch service will eventually be added as well.

Si Cara first opened in Cambridge in 2022, offering canotto-style pizza, which is a variation of Neapolitan pizza that is known for its airy crust.

The address for the new location of Si Cara in South Boston is 400 West Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for the business is at https://www.sicarapizza.com/

[Earlier Article]
Si Cara Plans to Open in South Boston

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Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Braintree Has Closed

A suburban location of a local group of upscale Italian steakhouses has shut down.

According to a source, Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Braintree is no longer in business, with a check on the locations page of its website confirming this as the restaurant--which was located at South Shore Plaza--has been removed from the site. Other locations in the region remain open, including at Park Square in Boston, the Seaport District, Logan Airport, Chestnut Hill, Foxboro, and Lynnfield.

The Braintree location of Davio's first opened in 2017.

The address for Davio's in Braintree was 250 Granite Street (South Shore Plaza), Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for all locations can be found at https://davios.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending January 4, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between December 29, 2025, and January 4, 2026.

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Rice Away Thai Express in Brighton Has Closed
A Thai restaurant in Boston that was known for its buffet has shut down after being in business for approximately a year and a half.
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Boston Chops in Boston's South End and Downtown Crossing Have Closed
A pair of steakhouses in Boston have shut down, and it is not yet known what might become of the spaces.
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FoMu in Boston's South End Has Closed
A local group of vegan ice cream shops has closed another one one of its locations.
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Novo Lantern to Replace Nan Xiang Express in Boston's South End
The group behind a now-closed location of a Shanghainese soup dumpling restaurant will be opening a new dining spot in its space.
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Mizu Matcha Opens in the Back Bay
A new gelato shop with Japanese influences has debuted in Boston.
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Rice Away Thai Express in Brighton Has Closed

A Thai restaurant in Boston that was known for its buffet has shut down after being in business for approximately a year and a half.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Rice Away Thai Express in Brighton is no longer in operation, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street eatery saying the following:

Thank you so much for all the love and support you've given us over the years. Every visit and every kind word has meant so much to our team....this is not the end. We're excited to share that a new restaurant is coming soon. Please stay tuned, and we can't wait to welcome you again very soon!

It is not yet known what the new restaurant might be, so stay tuned for updates.

The address for Rice Away Thai Express was 296 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135.

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Napper Tandy's in Roslindale May Be Replaced by La Hacienda

It looks like a local group of Irish pubs may be closing one of its locations, and it may be replaced by a location of a local group of Mexican/Salvadorian restaurants.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Napper Tandy's in Roslindale is petitioning to transfer its license to La Hacienda, which would move into its Washington Street space. If approved, this would leave three locations of Napper Tandy's remaining in Millis, Norwood, and Walpole, while the new location of La Hacienda would join others in East Boston, Everett, and Revere.

The Roslindale location of Napper Tandy's first opened in 2012.

The address for Napper Tandy's in Roslindale (and the proposed La Hacienda) is 4195 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131. The website for the former is at https://nappertandyspubs.com/ while the website for the latter is at https://www.lahaciendaboston.com/

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Boston Chops in Boston's South End and Downtown Crossing Have Closed

A pair of steakhouses in Boston have shut down, and it is not yet known what might become of the spaces.

According to multiple sources, Boston Chops in the South End and Downtown Crossing are no longer in operation, with the website for the business saying the following:

...We are grateful for every team member, neighbor, guest, and vendor who built and sustained Boston Chops. It has been an extraordinary journey full of celebrations but we are now closed to make way for new ownership and a revitalized concept to better serve the community. Thank you & you're welcome, Chops Family

The South End location of Boston Chops first opened in 2013, with the Downtown Crossing location debuting in 2018; both restaurants were known in part for their steak and seafood dishes along with their extensive wine list and cocktails.

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