Boston Restaurant Talk

Friday, November 22, 2024

Mrs. Murphy's Pub to Open in Medford Square

The person behind a dining and drinking spot a few miles north of Boston has some new plans in the works.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mrs. Murphy's Pub is planning to open in Medford Square, with a Facebook post from Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn saying that it will be a new place from the owner of The Ford Tavern, which is within the Windsor Mystic River development across from Wegman's. The Mayor of Medford mentions that the new spot is slated to open early next year while a What Now article say that owner Barry Rafferty plans to offer classic and modern takes on traditional Irish pub fare along with beer, cider, and cocktails.

The address for the upcoming Mrs. Murphy's Pub is 25 Salem Street, Medford, MA, 02155.

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Kaia Opens in Boston's South End

Last fall, it was reported that a new coastal Greek restaurant from a local hospitality group was planning to open in Boston, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

Boston Magazine is reporting that Kaia is now open in the South End, moving into a space on Harrison Avenue, and it is the newest spot from Xenia Greek Hospitality (Greco, Bar Vlaha, Krasi, Hecate). The article mentions that the restaurant offers raw dishes, small plates (meze), and whole fish options, while Kaia's website shows cocktails and Greek wines as well.

The address for Kaia is 380 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://www.kaiasouthend.com/

[Earlier Article]
Kaia Plans to Open in the South End of Boston

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A Sanctuary Cafe Opens in Boston's Beacon Hill

A couple of years ago, it was reported that a new cat cafe could be coming to a Boston neighborhood, and now we have learned that it is now fully up and running.

According to a post from boston.com, A Sanctuary Cafe is now open in Beacon Hill, moving into a space on Charles Street between Pinckney Street and Mt. Vernon Street. The new spot is split into two sections, including a bookstore/cafe that is free to enter, and a reservation-only two-floor cat lounge that costs $35 ($40 on weekends) and includes a complimentary beverage along with an hour of time with eight adopted cats that call this their permanent home.

Another cat cafe called PURR opened in Brighton in 2017, but it closed down a couple of years later.

The address for A Sanctuary Cafe is 80 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114. Its website can be found at https://www.asanctuarycafe.com/

[Earlier Article]
A Cat Cafe May Be Coming to Beacon Hill

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Top Mix Bar & Kitchen Opens in Cambridge's Alewife Area

Last summer, it was reported that a pair of restaurants in Boston known for their Caribbean-style bar bites and cocktails would be joined by a third location in Cambridge, and now we have learned that it is open.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston indicates that Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is now open in the city's Alewife area, moving into a space on CambridgePark Drive. The new eatery joins others in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, and based on the other locations, it will likely offer such options as pastelitos, chicken and waffles, steak tips, fish and chips, mofongo, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and more.

The address for the new location of Top Mix Bar & Kitchen at Alewife is 50 CambridgePark Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02140. The website for all locations is at https://www.topmixbar.com/

[Earlier Article]
Top Mix Bar & Kitchen Plans to Open in Cambridge

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Chez Casa in Salem Has Closed

A popular sandwich shop on the North Shore has shut down.

According to a Bluesky post from Adam Reilly of GBH News, Chez Casa in Salem is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the Bridge Street eatery saying "We have decided to close ChezCasa permanently. Thank you everyone for 5 amazing years!" It appears that Garcon SuperSlice Pizza Pie Parlor, which is on New Derby Street in Salem and which has an ownership connection to Chez Casa, remains in operation.

Chez Casa first opened in the fall of 2019, taking over the space where Stacia's Place had been until closing in late 2017.

The address for the now-closed Chez Casa was 97 Bridge Street, Salem, MA, 01970.

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K-Bok Korean Fried Chicken May Be Opening in the Former Cantina La Mexicana Space in Somerville's Union Square

A new restaurant that is part of a hot trend in dining could be on its way to a space in Somerville that had been home to a beloved eatery until last year.

According to a source, K-Bok Korean Fried Chicken is planning to open in Union Square, taking over the former Cantina La Mexicana space. A licensing commission page mentions that the proposed eatery plans to have seating for 50 and hopes to acquire a liquor license, though little else is known about the place, at this point in time.

Cantina La Mexicana got its start as Taqueria la Mexicana in 1995, with the restaurant closing in September of 2023.

The address for the proposed K-Bok Korean Fried Chicken is 249 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143.

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