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Friday, February 16, 2024

Giana Restaurant + Bar Opens in South Easton

A new upscale restaurant that features American fare with global influences has come to the southern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Giana Restaurant + Bar is now open in South Easton, moving into a space on Roosevelt Circle just north of where Route 138 and Route 123 east meet. An Enterprise News article says that the new spot offers American dishes with Italian and Asian influences including pasta, pizza, sushi, steaks, burgers, and wings, and it includes an open kitchen, a 44-seat bar, and a 40-seat patio.

The address for Giana Restaurant + Bar is 3 Roosevelt Circle, South Easton, MA, 02375. Its website can be found at https://www.gianaeaston.com/

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Thursday, September 07, 2023

Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk Is for Sale

A Western-themed restaurant and bar that has been around for more than 40 years is on the market.

According to a source, the Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk is for sale, with a listing within the bizbuysell.com site showing the asking price as being $2,575,000 for "the real estate, the licenses and permits and the goodwill of the business," though the business itself can be purchased for $500,000 with an option to buy the property.

The Eagle Brook, which first opened in 1981, appeared to have an uncertain future in August of 2020 during the early days of the pandemic, as it temporarily closed and they said that "It just didn't work out as planned and we're sorry. We'd like to thank all the customers, friends, and family who supported us during this re-opening, and especially our staff and family who really tried so hard to keep us open. Hope we see you again." The Eagle Brook reopened in September, however, saying that "These past six months have been tough for us all. We genuinely feel thankful for all of the love, support, donations, and kind words that have been sent our way. They mean more than you will ever know."

The address for the Eagle Brook Saloon is 258 Dedham Street (Route 1A), Norfolk, MA, 02056. Its website is at https://www.eaglebrooksaloon.com/

[Earlier Articles]
Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk Has Closed; Exact Future of Place Unknown
Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk Is Opening Back Up

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[More restaurant openings/closings from the Boston's Hidden Restaurants site): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, July 19, 2021

T-Bones Roadhouse in Plymouth Has Closed

A South Shore restaurant and bar affiliated with two popular Boston dining and drinking spots that closed during the pandemic has now closed as well.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting and an article from Wicked Local and the Old Colony Memorial, T-Bones Roadhouse in Plymouth is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from Colin Wilcox of the Main Street spot saying the following:

It is with a broken heart that I have to say T-Bones will be closing for good. I have done everything in my powers to try to keep it alive, fighting every second of the way. Because of the connection to our other restaurants in Boston, the Covid-19 damage has come to Plymouth. It has been like playing a game of Jenga with my soul being slowly pulled apart until it falls to the ground.

The two places that Wilcox refers to are The Pour House and Whiskey's, both of which resided on Boylston Street in Boston's Back Bay and both of which shut down last summer.

The address for the now-closed T-Bones Roadhouse was 22 Main Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk Is Opening Back Up

Last month, it was reported that a popular Western-themed restaurant and bar had closed down and that its future was in question. Now we have learned that the place is going to be returning.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk is opening its doors once again, with a Facebook post from the Dedham Street spot saying the following:

We have decided to reopen for takeout beginning on Thursday, September 24th....We are excited and thankful to be celebrating our 39th year and couldn’t be doing that without you, our community....We will begin with takeout: pizza, wings, Eagle Brook ales by the growler (including fall favorite Pumpkin Porter), and more. We'll then slowly phase in indoor dining again with our safety precautions in place....These past six months have been tough for us all. We genuinely feel thankful for all of the love, support, donations, and kind words that have been sent our way. They mean more than you will ever know.

The Eagle Brook Saloon, which first opened in 1981, shut down in mid-August, saying at the time that "It just didn't work out as planned and we're sorry. We'd like to thank all the customers, friends, and family who supported us during this re-opening, and especially our staff and family who really tried so hard to keep us open. Hope we see you again!"

The address for the Eagle Brook Saloon is 258 Dedham Street (Route 1A), Norfolk, MA, 02056. Its website is at https://www.eaglebrooksaloon.com/

[Earlier Article]
Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk Has Closed; Exact Future of Place Unknown

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Thursday, September 03, 2020

Update: The Lafayette House in Foxboro Receives Demolition Permit, Remains Open for Now

[Ed note: This article was updated on September 8 to reflect new information given on the exact status of the restaurant.]

A Colonial-style restaurant whose roots date back nearly 250 years could be having a date with the wrecking ball.

According to multiple sources, the Lafayette House in Foxboro appears to be looking at a possible demolition, with an article from The Foxboro Reporter saying that the Route 1 dining spot has been granted a demolition permit. The post mentions that the plans were approved by the town rather than having a moratorium set in place because most of the structure does not have historical significance due to renovations and additions made to much of it, with Mark Ferencik, of the Foxboro Historical Commission saying that "Given the realities of the current business situation with COVID-19 and the small amount of original structure, the commission felt that it would be unfair to impose a six-month demolition delay, which is the most allowed by the current bylaw." It is not yet known when the Lafayette House could be demolished, so stay tuned for updates as they come in.

The Lafayette House was built in 1784 and had once been a stagecoach tavern and inn whose visitors reportedly included Marquis de Lafayette, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington.

The address for the Lafayette House is 109 Washington Street (Route 1), Foxboro, MA, 02035. Its website is at https://lafayettehouse.com/

[September 8 update: Several sources have told us that the Lafayette House isn't actually being demolished, and now a boston.com article seems to confirm this, saying that although owner Ron Young has indeed applied for--and received--a demolition permit, he has no plans to actually demolish the restaurant, saying that "I said to my wife, 'we have to clean the slate off.'....Just because you have a demo permit doesn't require you to act on it....I actually have the demolition permit… [It's] a precaution....[Lafayette House is] not for sale. I have reservations every day this week." The article mentions that both Young and his wife have had health issues, so the permit is apparently a precautionary measure in the event of a worst-case scenario. (Mark Ferencik, of the Foxboro Historical Commission says in the article, "Well, I mean the bottom line is that the guy [applied for] a demolition permit....Generally, that is to demolish a building. We can't force them to do it. When you take out a demolition permit, you have to assume that that was the reason you did it.")]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk Has Closed; Exact Future of Place Unknown

A Western-themed restaurant and bar that has been around for nearly 40 years has closed down, and it is not known if or when it might reopen again.

According to a source, the Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk has shut its doors, with a Facebook post from the Dedham Street spot confirming this, saying that "Eagle Brook is closing for now. It just didn't work out as planned and we're sorry. We'd like to thank all the customers, friends, and family who supported us during this re-opening, and especially our staff and family who really tried so hard to keep us open. Hope we see you again!" The dining and drinking spot offered takeout as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March and the restaurant restrictions commenced, with the place reopening for outdoor dining and eventually indoor dining in June.

The Eagle Brook Saloon first opened in 1981, with the two-story space having the atmosphere of an Old West watering hole; the menu has mostly featured classic American fare and pub grub over the years along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for the Eagle Brook Saloon is 258 Dedham Street (Route 1A), Norfolk, MA, 02056. Its website can be found at https://www.eaglebrooksaloon.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Friday, August 14, 2020

110 Grill Is Opening in Maynard

A rapidly-growing local restaurant chain is getting ready to open yet another location, with this one being in the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a press release, 110 Grill is planning to open in Maynard on August 17, moving into a space at Maynard Crossing, a new mixed-use development just south of the Route 117/27 intersection. The new outlet will actually be joining a new location of Evviva Trattoria at Maynard Crossing, with Evviva Trattoria being a small group of Italian restaurants under the same ownership. Currently, approximately 30 locations of 110 Grill can be found in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York.

110 Grill is a casual upscale chain that focuses on a mix of classic American and New American fare, including such options as wings, burgers, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, fish and chips, steak tips, grilled swordfish, and more.

The website for 110 Grill can be found at https://www.110grill.com/

[August 21 update: A Facebook post from the place confirms that the new 110 Grill in Maynard is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Evviva Trattoria to Open in Maynard

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria Are Opening at Exchange 200 in Malden

Two local groups of restaurants that have an ownership connection will be expanding to a new mixed-use development a few miles north of Boston.

According to a press release, 110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria are both opening on the ground floor of Exchange 200 in Malden Center, with the former being a rapidly growing chain of casual upscale American restaurants while the latter is a smaller but also-growing group of Italian dining spots. The two eateries plan to debut in the complex--which will include lab/life-sciences, R&D, and office space--in mid-2021 if all goes well.

110 Grill has more than 30 locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, and Rhode Island while Evviva Trattoria has 4 locations in Massachusetts, though this will be the first outlet of Evviva inside Route 128.

The address for the new locations of 110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria in Malden will be 200 Exchange Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

[June 16, 2021 update: According to a source, 110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria both open today in Malden.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Monday, January 27, 2020

Whaling in Oklahoma in Boston's South End Is Closed

A South End restaurant with an unusual name--and a place that has one of the region's best-known chefs behind it--appears to be shuttered, and it is not known if/when it might open again.

According to a source, Whaling in Oklahoma was locked up and dark late Sunday afternoon during normal business hours, while another source had told us last week that the Tremont Street dining spot was apparently closing, though no other details had been given at the time. A check within its reservations section all week long showed that it stopped taking reservations after Saturday night and as of Sunday afternoon and again this morning, it was indeed no longer taking any reservations at all. Phone calls placed late on Sunday went directly to voicemail, and its website and Facebook page give no indication as to what might be going on.

Tim Maslow of the now-closed Strip-T's in Watertown and Ribelle in Brookline first opened Whaling in Oklahoma in the summer of 2018, with the place being a modern American brasserie with Japanese influences. A wine bar called Le Canular opened in an adjacent space last fall, residing in the former Sister Sorel space. (Whaling in Oklahoma took over the former Tremont 647 space.)

The address for the Whaling in Oklahoma is 647 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118.

[January 31 update: Boston Magazine confirms that Whaling in Oklahoma and Le Canular are both closed for good, with business partner Brian Lesser indicating that they are now looking into "various options" for the space.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

La Familia Is Replacing The Foundry in Easton

A pair of Italian restaurant south of Boston will be opening a new location just a bit closer to the city, and it will be replacing a dining spot known in part for its modern American fare.

Wicked Local is reporting that the people behind La Familia in Taunton and Cumberland, RI, plan to open a third location of the restaurant in the space in Easton currently occupied by The Foundry An American Table and Bar. The article mentions that the transfer of licenses has been approved by the town and that the sale could be finalized in the next three to six weeks.

The Foundry first opened in 2014, taking over the space where Loco Tapas had once been; the owner of The Foundry also runs Maguire's Bar and Grill, an Irish pub that is located a short distance east of the restaurant.

The address for the new location of La Familia (and The Foundry) is 520 Foundry Street, South Easton, MA, 02375. The website for La Familia can be found at https://lafamiliarestaurants.com/

[August 20 update: Based on a Facebook post, it appears that The Foundry is now closed and that construction is taking place as La Familia gets ready to open.]

[September 11 update: A new Facebook post mentions that La Familia is now open in Easton.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Black Lamb Is Opening in Former Stephi's on Tremont Space in Boston's South End

Earlier this year, it was reported that what was once a trio of upscale comfort food spots in Boston was going to be back down to just one, and that the people behind a few local restaurants would be opening a dining spot in its space. Now we have learned what will be going in there.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Black Lamb is planning to open in the former Stephi's on Tremont space in the South End, with the upcoming place being an "American brasserie" that will be open for lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch and will focus on being a neighborhood spot that is "a love letter to the community." As mentioned earlier, the team behind Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, and No Relation in the South End/Ink Block area will be running the new dining and drinking spot, which hopes to open sometime this summer. More information should be coming soon about the food and drink offerings at Black Lamb, so stay tuned for updates.

Stephi's on Tremont closed in April after being in business for approximately 10 years; another restaurant called Stephi's in Southie closed in the spring of 2018, while the original Stephanie's on Newbury remains in operation.

The address for Black Lamb is 571 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/blacklambbos/

[July 16 update: According to a press release, Black Lamb opens this evening, with the restaurant offering such options as Parker House rolls, lamb tartare, burgers, lobster rolls, and duck breast frites along with raw bar items, and cocktails include mojitos, gimlets, and dirty martinis.]

[Earlier Article]
Stephi's on Tremont in Boston's South End Is Closing

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Horse Thieves Tavern Is Now Open in Dedham

by Marc Hurwitz

A suburban tavern that has been a long time in the making has opened its doors.

According to a source, Horse Thieves Tavern is now open in Dedham, with a Facebook post confirming that the High Street spot is now up and running. Its website says that the new restaurant and bar is a "modern interpretation on a traditional New England tavern" and that the Facebook post mentions that it has a fireplace and community table along with original wooden and steel beams from the 1920s-era structure in which it resides. The menu at Horse Thieves Tavern includes such items as grilled German sausage, oven-roasted cod, meatloaf sandwiches, chicken tagine, and more, as well as a selection of beers and wines.

Plans for Horse Thieves Tavern date all the way back to at least 2016, which is when we first reported on the place.

The address for this new dining and drinking spot in Dedham is: Horse Thieves Tavern, 585 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website can be found at https://www.horsethievestavern.com/

[Earlier Article]
Horse Thieves Tavern to Open in Dedham

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Ten Good Places to Get Beer in the Boston Area]

Monday, January 07, 2019

K Pub Plans to Open in Former Spud's Space in Saugus

by Marc Hurwitz

A new restaurant featuring burgers, sushi, and more may be coming to a North Shore space that had been home to one of the last locations of a local group of dining spots.

According to a message sent from @CappyinBoston, K Pub is looking to open in Saugus, taking over the former Spud's space on Lincoln Street. An article from itemlive.com confirms this, saying that Kevin Ye (Oye's Restaurant in Saugus and 2Twenty2 near North Station in Boston) and Wan Xi Ye (Fusion House in Methuen) are behind the place, which Kevin Ye says will be "more like an Asian grill with sushi and burgers" while the article mentions it will be a "high-end sports bar and restaurant" that offers American and Chinese fare along with sushi.

Spud's had been open for approximately 30 years until closing last summer; there had once been locations of the dining and drinking spot in Danvers, Woburn, and North Hampton, NH as well, though all have closed, with the only remaining location being in Rowley [ed note--now closed as well].

The address for the upcoming K Pub is 22 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA, 01906.

[January 24 update: A new article from itemlive.com mentions that Saugus Selectmen have approved of plans for K Pub to open in the former Spud's space, with the place having 185 seats and the same layout as Spud's, though with upgrades made to the space.]

[August 26, 2020 update: Wicked Local states that K Pub plans to soft-open tonight.]

[Earlier Article]
Spud's Restaurant & Pub in Saugus Is Closing

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, January 03, 2019

Durgin-Park in Boston's Faneuil Hall Is Closing

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like a landmark Boston restaurant that has been in business for nearly 200 years may be shutting down, though details are just coming out now.

According to a Twitter post from Jonathan Choe of NBC10 Boston, workers at Durgin-Park in Faneuil Hall have been told that the restaurant is closing on January 12, though a more recent tweet from Choe says that Ark Restaurants (the company behind the place) has not yet responded to the news, while a spokesperson for Faneuil Hall states that it is still under a lease agreement and a formal closing notification has not been submitted. Another post from Choe states "workers now scrambling to find new jobs. They say management told them the business is no longer profitable, operating costs too high, and now dealing with intense competition from emergence of new restaurants in nearby Seaport District."

Durgin-Park, which first opened in 1827, is known in part for its classic American and regional New England fare.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for updates.

[Update: WBZ reporter Kristina Rex tweets that Ark Restaurants CEO Michael Weinstein confirms Durgin-Park is closing January 12, saying that the shutting down of the restaurant is inevitable because it is no longer profitable.]

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Friday, June 22, 2018

Ristorante Olivio in East Arlington Closing; Town Tavern Replacing It

by Marc Hurwitz

A suburban Italian restaurant that has been in business for more than 15 years is closing, and a new restaurant and bar is moving in.

According to a post from Your Arlington, Town Tavern is looking to replace Ristorante Olivio on Mass. Ave. in East Arlington, with a PDF file that links to a Town of Arlington page indicating that the new spot will offer "contemporary American pub fare" with seating for approximately 120, and the place is currently seeking a full liquor license. Little other information has been given on the proposed restaurant other than the fact that George Mullan is behind it, and while a menu has been included in the PDF file, these menus are often placeholders so we will hold off mentioning some of the items on it for now.

Ristorante Olivio, which first opened in 2002, offers a variety of Northern and Southern Italian dishes in a casual upscale environment.

The address for Olivio (and the new Town Tavern) is 193 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[June 28 update: The Arlington Advocate mentions that Town Tavern will be a 120-seat restaurant with an outdoor patio, and that it hopes to open in mid-August; in addition, a source also tells us that Ristorante Olivio could remain open into at least a part of July, though it will be closed for a few days around July 4.]

[July 6 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Ristorante Olivio will close later this summer and that the owner is planning to retire.]

[July 24 update: A new Facebook post states that Ristorante Olivio closes for good on Sunday, July 29.]

[September 10 update: According to a source, Town Tavern is now open, with a Facebook post from the place confirming this while its website (which is at https://towntavern.net/) shows that the place offers a mix of classic American and New American dishes such as chicken meatballs, pastrami sandwiches, burgers, fried chicken, ratatouille, seared salmon, chicken bao, sirloin, Mongolian French dip, and fish and chips.]

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Dockside Restaurant in Chelsea Is Closing; El Potro Taking Over Space

by Marc Hurwitz

A trio of restaurants featuring classic American fare will be down to just two, while a trio of Mexican spots is expanding into the space.

According to an email from the place, the Dockside in Chelsea is shutting down on Saturday, April 7, after six years in business and that it is being sold to El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill. The email says that all gift cards and loyalty membership points will be honored at the other two Dockside restaurants, which can be found on Centre Street in Malden and Main Street in Wakefield. It is not known when the new location of El Potro might open, so stay tuned for updates as they come in.

Currently, locations of El Potro can be found in Lowell, Malden, and Somerville.

The address for Dockside in Chelsea (and new location of El Potro) is 170 Everett Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150. The website for the Dockside is at http://www.docksiderestaurants.com/ while the website for El Potro is at http://elpotromexicangrill.com/

[May 18 update: A Twitter post from the place, El Potro plans to open its new Chelsea location in June.]

[July 1 update: A new Twitter post indicates that the Chelsea location of El Potro is now open.]

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Double Horse Bistro Opens in Abington

by Marc Hurwitz

A new restaurant featuring classic American fare with global influences has opened south of Boston.

According to a post from Eater Boston, Double Horse Bistro is now open in Abington, with the Brockton Avenue eatery featuring "modern American Asian" items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu at the new spot includes omelets, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, and main dishes, with a few options being lobster rangoon, Saigon crispy roll, banh mi, ahi tuna wrap, Cubanos, chicken katsu po'boys, pho, vermicelli bowls, falafel, and Hawaiian fried rice.

The address for this new restaurant in Abington is: Double Horse Bistro, 800 Brockton Avenue, Abington, MA, 02351. Its website can be found at http://doublehorsebistro.com/

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Twelve Food Items from Asian Restaurants in the Boston Area]

Thursday, February 08, 2018

Tremont 647 and Sister Sorel in Boston's South End Are Closing

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like one of Boston's best-known restaurants is closing, along with its sister spot next door.

According to a post from BosGuy, Tremont 647 in the South End is shutting down on April 1, with the adjoining Sister Sorel also saying goodbye. A poster on the South End Community Board Facebook group page mentions that owner Andy Husbands announced the news at the Pilot Block Neighborhood Association Party yesterday, while @pilotblock announced the news on Twitter as well. Two of our sources (including one in the restaurant industry) have confirmed the news as well, and while there is chatter about a Japanese dining spot going into the Tremont Street space, very little information on that has come out as of yet.

Tremont 647, which first opened in 1996, is known in part for its modern American fare with global influences as well as its funky vibe; Sister Sorel opened its doors in 2002, offering American fare in a trendy but casual setting. In addition to these two spots, Husbands is also behind The Smoke Shop, a pair of BBQ restaurants in Cambridge's Kendall Square and Boston's Fort Point (a third is being planned for Assembly Row in Somerville).

[February 9 update: Devra First from The Boston Globe mentions on Facebook that Tim Maslow--who is perhaps best known for his work at Strip-T’s in Watertown--is teaming up with restaurateur Brian Lesser to open a Japanese brasserie in the South End that is tentatively called Whaling in Oklahoma, and based on the chatter mentioned above and the fact that Lesser is involved with The Smoke Shop, it appears that this is indeed the restaurant that is planning to take over the Tremont 647/Sister Sorel space. (Neither Husbands nor Maslow will confirm this, however.)]

[February 13 update: An update to an earlier Boston Globe article confirms that Tremont 647 is closing, as Andy Husbands now says that the restaurant will indeed be shutting down. There is no confirmation as of yet, however, that Tim Maslow's upcoming restaurant--which hopes to open in June--will be moving into the space.]

[March 28 update: According to its website, Tremont 647 ends its run with a pajama brunch on Sunday, April 1 (which is also Easter) and it will be open for our regular service until then.]

[March 29 update: A licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website confirms that Whaling in Oklahoma will indeed be taking over the Tremont 647/Sister Sorel space.]

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, September 21, 2017

The Center Cafe in Needham Has Closed

An upscale suburban restaurant known in part for its regional fare has closed its doors.

According to an article in the Needham Times, The Center Cafe in Needham shut down for good this week after being sold this past Monday, with owner Steve Waller saying that one reason for the closure of the Great Plain Avenue spot is his stepson and chef Jonathan Taufman being hurt in a car accident in March, though there were other factors as well. The post says that a new restaurant is planning to move into the space, so stay tuned as more information on that spot gets released

The Center Cafe first opened in early 2010, taking over the space where Fava had been. The restaurant featured New England fare along with wine and cocktails.

The address for this now-closed restaurant in Needham was: The Center Cafe, 1027 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492.

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Naumkeag Ordinary in Salem Has Closed

It looks like a North Shore restaurant and bar that featured seasonal American fare has shut its doors.

According to a source, Naumkeag Ordinary in Salem is no longer in business, with the place apparently closing down over the past day or so. The dining spot, which first opened in April of 2013, was known in part for its inventive takes on pub-style food and American classics, including such items as truffle fries, deviled eggs, tacos, poutine, burgers, Cubanos, pork chops, macaroni and cheese, chicken pot pie, and gnocchi, along with a rotating list of craft beers and wines.

The address for this now-closed restaurant in Salem was: Naumkeag Ordinary, 118 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 01970.

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]