Boston Restaurant Talk

Tuesday, September 08, 2026

OTTO Pizza in South Weymouth Has Closed

The sole South Shore location of a group of pizzerias with roots up north has shut down.

According to its website, OTTO in South Weymouth is no longer in business, with its locations page showing that it has been removed from the site. The pizza spot first opened in the fall of 2023, moving into the ground floor of the Mio residential complex on Trotter Road (opposite the South Weymouth commuter rail station); currently, the closest location of OTTO to South Weymouth is in South Boston, with others being found in Andover, Arlington, Beverly, Boston's South End, the Boston/Brookline line (by BU), Brookline's Coolidge Corner, Cambridge's Harvard Square, Lynnfield, and Newburyport.

The address for the now-closed location of OTTO in South Weymouth was 39 Trotter Road, Weymouth, MA, 02190. The website for all locations is at https://www.ottoportland.com/

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Mia Regazza in Abington and Marshfield, Stockholders in Weymouth Are All Changing Ownership

Three South Shore restaurants are going to be coming under new ownership, and it isn't known exactly what changes (if any) might be coming to any of them.

According to Facebook posts from the three businesses, Mia Regazza in Abington and Marshfield and Stockholders in Weymouth are all going to be changing ownership, with the owners of the former stating that they are planning to retire and transferring ownership to an unnamed owner while the owners of the latter will be transferring ownership back to the Hynes Restaurant Group, which previously ran it. It appears that the two Mia Regazza locations and Stockholders will remain open, though it is unsure as to what changes might come to the dining spots.

The two Mia Regazza locations are known for their Italian food while Stockholders is an upscale steak and seafood place. [Ed note: There doesn't appear to be any ownership connection between Mia Regazza and Stockholders.]

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending September 6, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 31, 2026, and September 6, 2026.

Saint Brigid's Well to Open in the Former Daddy Jones Space in Magoun Square
A brand new Irish pub is on its way to Somerville, moving into the space where a Greek restaurant used to be.
Full Story

Brookline Lunch in Cambridge to Expand, Opening in the Former L Street Diner Space in South Boston
A longtime diner will soon be joined by a second location.
Full Story

Bruegger's Bagels in West Roxbury Has Closed
A location of a chain of bagel spots with roots in the local region has closed, and now there is only one remaining within the Boston city limits.
Full Story

The Chicken & Rice Guys to Open Commissary and Warehouse in Woburn, Will Include Takeout Service
A restaurant, food truck, and catering business known for their halal street cuisine will be opening a hub in the northern suburbs of Boston.
Full Story

French Quarter in Downtown Boston Has Closed
A restaurant in the heart of Boston that featured traditional New Orleans dishes has shut down.
Full Story

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Friday, September 04, 2026

Saint Brigid's Well to Open in the Former Daddy Jones Space in Somerville's Magoun Square

A brand new Irish pub is on its way to Somerville, moving into the space where a Greek restaurant used to be.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Saint Brigid's Well is planning to open in Magoun Square, taking over the former Daddy Jones space on Medford Street. The website for the upcoming place says the following about it:

We are a wee neighborhood pub with good honest grub and a very friendly atmosphere. The spirit is traditional Irish public house; the kitchen is careful, generous, and built for a proper meal. Saint Brigid is patron of brewing, scholars, sailors, blacksmiths, dairymaids, midwives, newborns, and more. That wide welcome gives the pub its purpose: a warm room for regulars, students, tourists, neighbors, and anyone who needs a good pint and better company. "A warm room, a proper meal, and better company." If you stop in once, it might be for fish and chips, shepherd's pie, Irish coffee, or a perfect pint. If you make us your local, it will be because the room feels easy and the food tastes like someone cared. Settle in and have one. Sláinte.

A video of an earlier licensing commission meeting indicates that Michael John Queally (bartender/manager, The Druid in Cambridge) is behind Saint Brigid's Well, while the website mentions that it could be opening around the middle of this month.

Daddy Jones closed late last year after 13 years in business; the space had previously been home to Lil Vinny's.

The address for the upcoming Saint Brigid's Well is 525 Medford Street, Somerville, MA, 02145. Its website is at https://stbrigidswellpub.com/

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Brookline Lunch in Cambridge to Expand, Opening in the Former L Street Diner Space in South Boston

A longtime diner in Cambridge will soon be joined by a second location.

According to a source, the people behind Brookline Lunch in Central Square will be opening another outlet in South Boston, moving into the space on L Street where the L Street Diner had been. An Instagram post from the business says the following:

...after 37 years—we have a new, second space to share in Southie! This not-so-secret project has been underway for four months and we can't wait to open our doors for you. We're racing toward opening and hope to serve our first plates in the next week(ish) ... TBA. We've also given the place a face lift (w new signs) so stay tuned for the reveal! We've been extra nostalgic as we take this step forward and know that no place will ever create the magic and memories like the original Brookline Lunch.

Brookline Lunch first opened in Cambridge 37 years ago, being known in part for its breakfast plates and Mediterranean fare.

The address for the upcoming Brookline Lunch in South Boston is 108 L Street, South Boston, MA, 02127.

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Tori Japan to Open Locations by Boston University, Malden, and Taunton

Last week, it was reported that a small group of Japanese restaurants would be expanding to a Boston neighborhood, and now we have learned that they will be opening three other locations in the region as well.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Tori Japan is planning to open locations by Boston University, Malden, and Taunton, with the three new spots joining another upcoming location in Dorchester's Ashmont area. The article mentions that it looks like the first to open will be the BU location which will take over the former Boston Halal space on Commonwealth Avenue and which could debut later this month, while Malden and Taunton are slated to open later this year and Dorchester in 2027.

Expect all the new locations of Tori Japan to feature teppanyaki, sushi, and bento boxes, and they will join existing locations in the Back Bay, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Chelsea, Saugus, Randolph, and Brockton, along with others in Providence, Central Falls, RI, and the original in Bridgewater Township, NJ. The website for all locations is at https://www.torijapan.com/

[Earlier Article]
Tori Japan Plans to Open in the Ashmont Section of Dorchester

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