Boston Restaurant Talk

Friday, December 05, 2025

Plazita Mexico Tacos to Open in Medford Square

A pair of Mexican restaurants in the northern and western suburbs of Boston will soon be joined by a third.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Plazita Mexico Tacos is planning to open in Medford, moving into a space on High Street in Medford Square. Once it opens, the new location will join others in Wakefield and Watertown, and based on those restaurants, expect to see such options as tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, and taquitos.

The address for the upcoming location of Plazita Mexico Tacos in Medford is 49 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155. The website for the business is at https://plazitamexicotacos.com/

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The Curry Chapter to Open in Cambridge's Harvard Square

A Pan-Indian restaurant is on its way to Cambridge.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston mentions that The Curry Chapter is planning to open in Harvard Square, moving into a space on Eliot Street. The social media for the dining spot mention "Indian soul food in Harvard Square | Slow cooked | Mom approved" and "Stories from Nani & Maa's kitchen | Rooted in love, memory, and spices," though no specifics have been given as to what might be on the menu as of yet.

The address for the upcoming Curry Chapter in Harvard Square is 18 Eliot Street, Cambridge, M, 02138. Its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581539859191 while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/currychapterboston/

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Doner Shack to Expand to the United States, Including a Location at Cambridge Crossing

A fast-casual Turkish kebab chain with roots in the UK will be expanding to the United States, with one of its upcoming locations coming to the Greater Boston area.

According to an article from the Boston Business Journal along with a post from Cambridge Day, Doner Shack is planning to open at Cambridge Crossing, moving into a space on Child Street. Based on the website for the chain, the Cambridge location of the upcoming eatery is expected to offer such items as kebabs, wraps (including shawarma wraps), chicken tenders, fries, and shakes.

The Doner Shack concept was established in 2018 in London, with its first location opening in Leeds in 2019.

The address for the upcoming Doner Shack at Cambridge Crossing is 20 Child Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141. The website for the business is at https://www.donershack.com/

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Thursday, December 04, 2025

DiBlasi's in Everett to Expand to Reading

A sub shop just north of Boston that has been around for a long time will soon be joined by a new spot in the northern suburbs.

According to an article from the Reading Recap, DiBlasi's Subs in Everett is planning to open DiBlasi's in Reading in the spring of 2026, moving into the space on High Street that had been home to Green Tomato. The post says that the new location will be a restaurant that has sit-down dining, and while the original location offers such items as subs and pizza, a specific menu for the Reading location has not been seen as of yet.

DiBlasi's Subs in Everett dates back to 1952, being initially run by Philip DiBlasi, then his son Chuck, who sold the business to current owner Greg Maganzini in 2005.

The address for the upcoming DiBlasi's in Reading is 42 High Street, Reading, MA, 01867. Its website is at https://www.diblasisreading.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/diblasisreading/

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China Rainbow in Watertown Is Closing

It looks like an old-school Chinese restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston is shutting down.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt) via a post within the New England Chinese Food Support Group Facebook page, China Rainbow is going to be closing its doors, with a Facebook post from realtor Anthony Susi indicating that the N Beacon Street spot plans to shutter on December 20 as the owner is looking to retire. Susi shares a photo of a notice out front that says the following:

Thank you for your patronage. I am deeply grateful for the memories, laughter and loyal support over the years and will cherish the time we've spent together.
I love you all.
Tammy

China Rainbow first opened in 1972, being known in part for its Chinese-American fare along with its Polynesian drinks.

The address for China Rainbow is 36 N Beacon Street, Watertown, MA, 02472.

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Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Yeanie's Burgers and Social to Expand, Opening in West Roxbury

A dining spot in Dorchester that features burgers, shakes, and more is expanding to a second location in another part of Boston.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Yeanie's Burgers and Social is planning to open in West Roxbury, joining its existing location in Savin Hill. The post mentions that the new outlet will open on Centre Street next to Bánh Mì Ơi (whose owners also run Yeanie's) and that the new location would offer "some international accents such as Filipino spaghetti and barbecue with a passion-fruit habanero sauce" presumably in addition to what is offered in Dorchester including burgers, shakes, fries, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, and macaroni and cheese.

The original location of Yeanie's Burgers and Social first opened on Savin Hill Avenue earlier this year, taking over the former Venice Pizza space.

The address for the upcoming location of Yeanie's Burgers and Social in West Roxbury is 1761 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA,02132. The website for the business is at https://www.yeanies.com/

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