Boston Restaurant Talk

Thursday, January 09, 2025

Ironwood Restaurant to Open at the South Shore Country Club in Hingham

Last month, it was reported that a restaurant and function facility at a golf course south of Boston had shut down, and now we have learned that a new dining spot and event venue will be moving in.

According to its website, Ironwood is planning to open at the South Shore Country Club in Hingham, and it will include Ironwood Restaurant along with spaces for such events and functions as wedding receptions, corporate gatherings, conferences, baby showers, and more. It appears that Ironwood will take over the space where The Greenside Grille and Raffael's had been, and chef/owner Tina Conte had been the head chef at The Greenside Grille while also working previously at such restaurants as No. 9 Park, B & G Oysters, and Craigie Street Bistrot.

If all goes as planned, Ironwood Restaurant will open this month, and its menu will include such offerings as short rib arancini, wings, fish tacos, clam chowder, chili, burgers hot dog, fried chicken sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, poke bowls, and steak tips.

The address for the upcoming Ironwood is 274 South Street, Hingham, MA, 02043. Its website can be found at https://www.ironwoodhingham.com/

[Earlier Article]
Raffael's & The Greenside Grille at the South Shore Country Club in Hingham Have Closed

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Eva's Little Kitchen in Bedford to Open New Location in West Concord

A bakery-cafe in the northwest suburbs of Boston is going to be joined by a new location west of the city.

According to a post from boston.com, Eva's Little Kitchen in Bedford is planning to expand to West Concord, moving into a space on Commonwealth Avenue on the western edge of the commercial strip. Based on the location on Great Road in Bedford, expect to see pastries, cookies sandwiches, coffee, tea, lemonade, and more at the new shop. A specific opening date hasn't been given as of yet, but it looks like it will open sometime early this year.

The address for the upcoming location of Eva's Little Kitchen in West Concord is 110 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord, MA, 01742. The website for the business is at https://www.evaslittlekitchen.com/

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Wednesday, January 08, 2025

Jamie's Ice Cream Co. Opens in Cambridge on January 10

A year and a half ago, it was reported that a Brookline ice cream shop would be expanding to Cambridge, and now we have learned that the new location is on the verge of opening.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston (via an Instagram reel from the business) mentions that Jamie's Ice Cream Co. plans to debut in its new space on Kirkland Street near the Cambridge/Somerville line on January 10, joining the original on Station Street in Brookline Village along with a cafe called Brothers & Sisters Co. which is adjacent to the Brookline business. Based on the offerings at the Brookline shop, expect to see a variety of ice cream flavors at the store in Cambridge, presumably including a few dairy-free options which can also be found the Brookline location.

The address for the new location of Jamie's Ice Cream Co. in Cambridge is 86 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for Jamie's (and Brothers & Sisters Co.) is at https://www.brothersandsistersco.com/

[Earlier Article]
Jamie's Ice Cream Co. in Brookline Village Plans to Expand to Cambridge

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TGI Fridays in Braintree Has Closed

A restaurant chain that shut down multiple locations in Massachusetts early last year has closed another in the local area, and it now has only three locations remaining inside Route 495.

According to an article in the Patriot Ledger, TGI Fridays is no longer in business, as the Forbes Road dining spot shut down early this week. With the closings of outlets in Dedham, Mansfield, Marlborough, North Attleborough, and Seekonk in January of 2024 (and one in North Dartmouth that closed in the fall), the only locations left in Massachusetts are in Boston, Everett, and Stoughton along with two a bit further outside of the Greater Boston area in Methuen and Millbury.

The address for the now-closed TGI Fridays in Braintree was 60 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for the chain is at https://tgifridays.com/

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News Elsewhere: Pipe Dream Brewing in Londonderry, NH, Is Closing

A brewery in Southern New Hampshire that was the subject of a federal investigation last summer is shutting down.

According to an article in the Union Leader, Pipe Dream Brewing in Londonderry is slated to close its doors on February 2, with a Facebook post from the business confirming this, saying that that will be its final day of operation. The Union Leader article mentions that five months ago, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation into the company led to over $900,000 in withheld tips, back wages, and liquidated damages for 44 brewery workers, while a dol.gov page quotes Wage and Hour Division District Director Steven McKinney who says that "The U.S. Department of Labor found Pipe Dream Brewing violated federal law that forbids managers, supervisors and employers from participating in tip pools or pocketing any portion of employees' tips for any purpose....As the case's outcome shows, denying employees their full legal wages and keeping employees' tips can have costly consequences for employers."

Pipe Dream Brewing first opened nine years ago, being known in part for its West Coast-inspired beers.

The address for Pipe Dream Brewing is 49 Harvey Road (Unit 4), Londonderry, NH, 03053.

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Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market in Peabody Is Closing

An iconic North Shore market and deli that is known for its German food is saying farewell.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market in Peabody is closing its doors, with the post saying the following:

It is with a mixture of deep gratitude and heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Karl's Sausage Kitchen after 67 unforgettable years. Since 1958, Karl's Sausage Kitchen has been much more than just a sausage kitchen—it has been a space where friendships blossomed, memories were created, and generations of families gathered around shared meals. We have been honored to be part of your lives and celebrations, and your support has been the cornerstone of our success.

Karl's had once been located further down Route 1 in Saugus (where it had been since 1958), with the place moving to its current location in Peabody in 2012; its last day in operation will be Saturday, January 18.

The address for Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market is 1 Bourbon Street (Route 1), Peabody, MA, 01960. Its website is at https://karlssausage.com/

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