Barbara Lynch to Close Her Two Remaining Restaurants -- No. 9 Park in Boston's Beacon Hill and B&G Oysters in the South End

Earlier today, it was reported that one of the best-known chefs/restaurateurs had closed another one of her dining spots, and now we have learned that her final two restaurants are shutting down as well.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, No. 9 Park in Boston's Beacon Hill and B&G Oysters in the South End are both closing their doors, with an Eater Boston article saying that the former will shutter at the end of the year while the latter does not yet have a specific closing date. The Eater article includes the following statement from Lynch:

I am very proud of what I have achieved over three decades, creating these much-loved entities where so many of you chose to celebrate your special occasions. The harsh realities of the global pandemic and the many difficulties faced calls for significant investment, which neither myself nor my fellow shareholders are positioned to do.

According to Eater, sales of both spaces are in the works, and in the case of No. 9 Park, renovations could begin in early January for whatever new restaurant comes into the space, assuming that all goes as planned with the sale.

As mentioned earlier, The Rudder in Gloucester announced that it has shut down, while The Butcher Shop, Stir, Drink, Menton, and Sportello all closed over the past year or so.

[Earlier Article]
The Rudder in Gloucester Has Closed

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Laced Pizza & Pub to Open in Foxboro

A new spot for bar pizza is coming to the southwest suburbs of Boston, and it should be popular with sports fans.

According to a hearing notice, Laced Pizza & Pub is planning to open in Foxboro, taking over the space on Route 1 that had been home to Chickie Flynn's. The upcoming restaurant and bar, which will be just south of Gillette Stadium, will focus at least in part on bar pizza, and based on its Facebook page, it looks like the place will open sometime this fall if all goes as planned.

The address for Laced Pizza & Pub is 94 Washington Street (Route 1), Foxboro, MA, 02035. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565451478719

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The Rudder in Gloucester Has Closed

A waterside restaurant on the North Shore that a well-known local chef/restaurateur had taken over has shut down.

The Boston Globe is reporting (via an Instagram post) that The Rudder in Gloucester is no longer in business, with the post--which comes from the restaurant's IG page and which was signed by Barbara Lynch--saying the following:

After three years in this beautiful space on Rocky Neck, I have made the very personal decision to close The Rudder with immediate effect. I would like to thank the community for all of their support. Gloucester has always been and will remain very dear to my heart.

Both the previous and current incarnation of The Rudder was known for its seafood dishes and its harborside deck, residing in an area popular with art lovers who browse the studios and galleries found on Rocky Neck.

Several other places run by Lynch have closed of late, including The Butcher Shop, Drink, Menton, and Sportello.

The address for the now-closed Rudder was 73 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930.

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Việt Citron in Burlington Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in Somerville

A Vietnamese restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston is expanding to a second location.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Việt Citron in Burlington is looking to open at an as-of-yet undisclosed location in Somerville, with the new outlet being a bit smaller than the Middlesex Turnpike eatery with seating for 10, while it will offer items found at the Burlington location as well as being a test kitchen for new dishes. If all goes as planned, the Somerville location of Việt Citron will open later this fall.

The website for Việt Citron, which first opened in Burlington in March of 2020, can be found at https://vietcitron.com/

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Hendler Family Brewing Company Is Purchasing Night Shift Brewery

The company behind two well-known local breweries is adding another big name within the local beer scene.

According to a press release, Framingham-based Hendler Family Brewing Company has agreed to purchase Night Shift Brewery, Inc., joining Jack's Abby Craft Lagers and Wormtown Brewery. With the purchase of Night Shift, the company will become the largest producer of craft beer in Massachusetts, and it plans to keep Night Shift's core lineup including Santilli, Whirlpool, and Nite Lite, while the taprooms in Everett and Boston's Lovejoy Wharf, the three beer gardens in Boston, and the Level 99 locations and Encore Taproom (the latter two are not managed by Night Shift) will continue to operate.

Hendler Family Brewing Company was founded earlier this year by Jack, Eric, and Sam Hendler of Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, who launched the new corporate name when they purchased Wormtown.

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155 on Portland Opens in Boston's West End

A new hotel restaurant has come to Boston.

According to a press release, 155 on Portland has debuted in the city's West End, opening in the lobby area of the brand new Pennyweight Hotel Boston, Curio Collection by Hilton on Portland Street between Haymarket Square and North Station. The new dining spot is an espresso bar during the day and a cocktail bar at night, with its food menu including such options as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, warm crab dip, lobster pasta alla vodka, burgers, and more, while the space includes both indoor and outdoor dining.

The address for 155 on Portland is 155 Portland Street, Boston, MA, 02114. More information on the restaurant can be found at https://www.pennyweighthotel.com/dining

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