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Sunday, September 15, 2024

Restaurant News for the Week Ending September 15

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 9 and September 15.

Tenoch to Open in Harvard Square
A local group of Mexican restaurants is in expansion mode once again, as it now plans to open a new location in one of the busiest parts of Cambridge.
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Minado Restaurant in Natick Has Closed
A popular buffet spot west of Boston has shut down.
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Mr. H Opens in Boston's Seaport District
A local restaurant group has opened a new dining spot by the Boston waterfront.
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Dani's Queer Bar Opens in the Back Bay
A new bar that caters to the LGBTQ community has debuted in Boston.
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Elephantine Bakery in Portsmouth Is Expanding to a Second Location in Fort Point Neighborhood
It looks like a bakery-cafe on the New Hampshire seacoast will be joined by a second location in Boston.
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Friday, September 13, 2024

Umami Tsunami Taqueria Opens in Dorchester

A brand new Mexican restaurant has opened just off the Southeast Expressway.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Umami Tsunami Taqueria is now open in Dorchester, moving into a space on Neponset Avenue just north of Neponset Circle. The new eatery offers such items as chips and guacamole, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, bowls, carne asada, and more, and it appears to be in the middle of a soft opening.

The address for Umami Tsunami Taqueria is 400 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02122. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/people/Umami-Tsunami-Taqueria/61563736385343/

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Tree House Brewing Company Opens Retail Store at the Prudential Center in Boston

One of the highest-rated breweries in New England now has a retail shop in Boston.

According to a press release, Tree House Brewing Company has opened a store at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay, with the shop being on the retail level of the Pru between Shake Shack and USPS. The store is open on Friday and Saturday this week, and it will expand its hours to 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily over the next several weeks--and for those who want to order ahead, there is a drive-through pick-up area in the orange level free loop garage via the 125 Huntington Avenue entrance before Pressed Café. (The press release mentions that the brewery has also created a special IPA for the Pru called "Hello Boston.")

Tree House has had a pop-up beer garden open on Thursdays in South Garden at the Pru, and which remains in operation this month; brick-and-mortar locations can be found in Charlton, Sandwich, Deerfield, and Tewksbury. (Its website can be found at https://treehousebrew.com/)

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Tenoch to Open in Cambridge's Harvard Square

A local group of Mexican restaurants is in expansion mode once again, as it now plans to open a new location in one of the busiest parts of Cambridge.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (via a Harvard Crimson article), Tenoch is going to be opening in Harvard Square, moving into a space in The Garage that had been home to Las Palmas, and before that, El Jefe's Taqueria and The Taco Truck. Once it opens, the new location of Tenoch will join others in Boston's North End, East Cambridge, Medford Square, Somerville's Davis Square, Malden, and Melrose, and it will likely offer such options as tortas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more.

The address for the upcoming location of Tenoch in Harvard Square is 83 Mt Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for all locations is at https://www.tenochmexican.com/

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Minado Restaurant in Natick Has Closed

A popular buffet spot west of Boston has shut down.

According to a source, Minado Restaurant in Natick is no longer in business, with a note on the website for the Route 9 restaurant saying the following:

With a heavy heart, we announce that after 21 incredible years, Minado Restaurant in Natick, MA, will close its doors permanently on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. We are deeply grateful to all who have supported us throughout the years and are thankful for allowing us the privilege of serving you.

Minado was known for its all-you-can-eat buffet which featured sushi and seafood dishes.

The address for the now-closed Minado Restaurant was 1282 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760.

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Pon De Joy Opens in Andover

A pair of Boston-area shops that feature donuts with a mix of American and Japanese influences have been joined by a new location north of the city.

According to a source, Pon De Joy is now open in Andover, with the shop moving into a space on Main Street in the downtown area. The new shop, which is called "Pon De Joy | Mart," joins other locations of Pon De Joy in Newton Centre and Malden, and it offers a variety of mochi donuts, which are basically a fusion of American-style doughnuts and Japanese rice cakes.

The address for the new location of Pon De Joy in Andover is 90 Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810. The website for the business can be found at https://www.pondejoy.com/

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