Boston Restaurant Talk

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Marcelino's Levantine Cocktails & Cuisine Opens in Boston's Seaport District This Month

A brand new cocktail lounge with roots in Rhode Island is getting ready to open on the Boston waterfront after being in the works for more than three years.

According to a press release, Marcelino's Levantine Cocktails & Cuisine is on the verge of opening in the city's Seaport District, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it is moving into the space in the Moakley Courthouse building that had been home to a location of The Daily Catch. The new spot will offer meze-style options with Eastern Mediterranean influences along with a variety of cocktails, and it will join Marcelino's Boutique Bar in downtown Providence.

The address for Marcelino's Levantine Cocktails & Cuisine is 2 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for Marcelino's is at https://www.marcelinosboutiquebar.com/

[Earlier Article]
Marcelino's Boutique Bar in Providence Plans to Expand to the Former Daily Catch Space in Boston's Seaport District

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Short Path Distillery in Everett Is Looking to Open a Cafe

A distillery just north of Boston is making plans to add a new addition to its space.

According to a page within the numarket.co website, Short Path Distillery in Everett is raising funds to help open a cafe within its Kelvin Street facility, with the page saying the following:

Have you ever spent an afternoon in the Fermentation District of Everett and thought "I wish there were a cafe around here". Us too! There's a serious lack of coffee and communal workspaces in our neighborhood and we want to fix that. The Cafe at Short Path Distillery will be a new addition to our current cocktail bar. By making investments in our space with your help, The Cafe will offer not only quality coffee and espresso drinks, but also a cozy workspace for those seeking somewhere to escape. Our menu will include espresso drinks, drip coffee, cold brew, specialty offerings, and baked goods. The best part -- we're partnering with a local roaster and want your help in choosing which one.

Short Path Distillery first opened in 2015, offering such options as rum, whiskey, gin, ouzo, brandy, and more.

The address for Short Path Distillery is 71 Kelvin Street, Everett MA, 02149. Its website can be found at http://shortpathdistillery.com/

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Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Bertucci's in Swampscott Has Closed

Another location of a local chain of Italian restaurants has shut down.

According to a Twitter/X post from @TobySyrel, Bertucci's in Swampscott is no longer in business, with a check on the locations section of the website confirming this, as it has been removed from the site. The closing of this outlet means that there are only three remaining inside Route 128--in West Roxbury, Newton, and Medford--though a few others can be found a bit outside the highway, including in Braintree, Waltham, Reading, Norwood, and Hingham.

The address for the now-closed Swampscott location of Bertucci's was 450 Paradise Road, Swampscott, MA, 01907. The website for all locations is at https://www.bertuccis.com/

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SuSu Sushi in Stoughton Has Closed

An all-you-can-eat sushi spot in the southern suburbs of Boston has shut down.

According to a Bluesky post from Jeremy Krantz, SuSu Sushi in Stoughton is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the Washington Street spot confirming that it has indeed permanently closed. The Instagram post does hint that it could possibly return, saying that "If we have any new location, We'll...let you all know!"

SuSu Sushi first opened its doors 13 years ago.

The address for the now-closed SuSu Sushi was 408 Washington Street, Stoughton, MA, 02072.

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Monday, December 02, 2024

Roslindale Market Kitchen Plans to Open in the Former Dragon Chef Space in Roslindale Square

A new dining spot that will also offer classes appears to be on its way to Roslindale, taking over the space where a Chinese eatery had been.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Roslindale Market Kitchen is planning to open at Washington Street and Basile Street in Roslindale Square, moving into the former Dragon Chef space. The website for the business gives a bit more info on the place (which was recently given approval from the Boston Licensing Board), saying the following:

Our Market Kitchen will offer healthy snacks and simple take-out geared to eating at home. Our recipes and classes focus on ingredients found in our village’s shops, freshly milled flours, and our region’s farmers markets. We will be an outlet for Pure Pastry’s multigrain pastries, host winter CSA box drops and offer classes based on regionally reliant cooking geared to family households.

UH mentions that Roslindale Market Kitchen plans to have seating for 18 and will be open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The address for the upcoming Roslindale Market Kitchen is 4198 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131. Its website is at https://roslindalemarketkitchen.com/

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Cisco Brewers Has Closed Its Pub in Portsmouth, NH; Facility Will Continue to Produce Beer

A local brewery has shut down one of its pubs, though its beermaking operation within that space won't be affected.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Cisco Brewers has closed the bar at its facility in Portsmouth, NH, with the post saying the following:

We have loved being a part of this wonderful community and want to thank our many patrons over the years, and especially our amazing team, for being so welcoming and for the incredible experience in Portsmouth.

The post goes on to say that Cisco will continue to brew its beers at the Corporate Drive space, and no changes are expected at its locations in Nantucket, Boston's Seaport District, and New Bedford. (The Portsmouth location first opened in 2018, replacing Redhook Brewery.)

The address for the Portsmouth location of Cisco Brewers is 35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801. Its website can be found at https://www.ciscobrewers.com/

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