Party Favors in Brookline Has Closed

A decades-old bakery in Brookline that was known for its cakes has shut down.

According to its Instagram page, Party Favors in Coolidge Corner is now closed, with the last day in operation for the Beacon Street shop being yesterday. There had an earlier note on its website saying "The news is true, after 35 years we are closing our doors. It has been a pleasure to serve you, and to be a part of your celebrations." while a Brookline News article quoted co-owner John Pergantis as saying that "There's no walking traffic anymore. People are still ordering stuff online. The cake business is great, but we can' t keep it going on just cakes without some other revenue coming in." Co-owner Mary Lynn Pergantis also states that "I don’t think people quite understand the volume of business it takes to pay the bills as a retailer....We really don't need this kind of space anymore, and we really can't justify paying the rent to be in this kind of space anymore."

The article does mention that the business could be reborn in a smaller space, with Mary Lynn saying that "Hopefully we can find something smaller and kind of work it a little differently and build it up and then be able to retire."

The address for the now-closed Party Favors was 1356 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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Hashi Market to Open Locations in Brookline, Cambridge

A chain of Japanese supermarkets with roots in New York City will be opening two locations in the Boston area.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page along with a Cambridge Day article, Hashi Market is planning to open on Beacon Street in Coolidge Corner and Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square, with the poster mentioning that the Cambridge location plans to include a Matcha dessert shop called Fujissa that is affiliated with the chain. Hashi Market opened its first store in Manhattan in 2024 and currently has a handful of locations in New York and California.

The address for the Brookline location will be 1341 Beacon Street while the Cambridge location will be at 580 Massachusetts Avenue; the website for the chain is at https://www.hashimarket.com/

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Curds & Co. in Brookline Village Is Closing

A specialty cheese shop is going to be closing its doors.

According to a source, Curds & Co. in Brookline Village is shutting down, with a note on the website for the Washington Street shop saying the following:

The Curds&co team will celebrate 8 years of bringing great cheese and happiness to Brookline with one big month of thanks and celebration before closing our doors on Friday, September 12th. As you may know, we have been actively searching for a new team to own the store since we have moved to Sicily in 2023. It was our hope and dream to keep our fab team of cheese mongers slinging the Swiss and pouring the sauv blanc. Unfortunately, our search a new owner has not been successful....These 8 years have been amazing and you all have been some of the greatest humans I've ever known. You are what will be missed most in our little hamlet of cheesedom.

Curds & Co. first opened in the summer of 2017, being known for its variety of cheese and charcuterie options along with its weekly "cheese school" classes.

The address for Curds & Co. is 288 Washington Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website is at https://curdsandco.com/

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When Pigs Fly to Close Locations in Brookline, Jamaica Plain

A Maine-based bread company is closing two of its retail outlets in the Greater Boston area.

According to an Instagram post from the business, When Pigs Fly is shutting down shops in Brookline and Jamaica Plain, with the note saying the following:

Thank You, Brookline & Jamaica Plain ❤️ After many wonderful years, our retail locations in Brookline and Jamaica Plain will be closing on August 17th. Unfortunately, we were unable to renew our leases. We are so grateful to both communities for your support, your love of great bread, and the memories we've shared. This isn't goodbye—our breads are still available at our Kittery, Lexington and Somerville locations and at SendBread.com. Thank you for being part of the When Pigs Fly family.

In addition to its retail stores, When Pigs Fly also sells its breads at markets and stores throughout the region, and a full-service restaurant can be found at the Kittery location.

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L.A. Burdick Is Opening in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A New Hampshire-based retailer of handmade chocolate products that also operates several chocolate shops and cafes is bringing a third location to the Boston area.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), L.A. Burdick is planning to open an outlet in Brookline, with a Google search indicating that it will apparently take over the former Allium Market space on Beacon Street in Coolidge Corner, and that it is slated to debut in December. Once it opens, the new location will join shops in Boston's Back Bay and Cambridge's Harvard Square, along with others in New York City, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Walpole, NH (where the business is headquartered).

The address for the new L.A. Burdick in Coolidge Corner is 1330 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for the company is at https://www.burdickchocolate.com/

[December 19 update: According to a source, the Brookline location of L.A. Burdick is now open.]

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Oasit's Sweet Dessert Studio Opens in Brookline's Washington Square

A new spot for sweet treats has debuted in Brookline.

According to a poster (Geoff Wong) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Oasit's Sweet Dessert Studio has soft-opened on Beacon Street, moving into a space on the western edge of Coolidge Corner. The new shop doesn't appear to have a website or any social media, but based on the signs out front, it offers such items as Thai tea slushies, honey toast, custard toast, kakigori (a shaved ice treat), grass jelly with brown sugar on ice, and savory snacks such as hot dogs, crispy fried wontons, and fish balls.

Oasit's Sweet will remain in its soft opening phase until August 5, at which it will "pause" until its grand opening in September.

The address for is Oasit's Sweet Dessert Studio is 1428 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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Meet Point Patisserie Opens in Brookline

A new bakery has come to Brookline, and it has an ownership connection to an adjacent restaurant.

According to a source, Meet Point Patisserie is now open on Kendall Street, moving into a space in the Point section of town, and being next door to Dolma Mediterranean Cuisine. Both Dolma and Meet Point focus mostly on Turkish fare (along with Greek and other Mediterranean items), with the menu for the bakery showing such options as croissants, cakes, baklava, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and more, and a Brookline News article mentions that the space has three tables inside.

Dolma first opened in 2021, taking over the space where Toichi Ichiban had once been.

The address for Meet Point Patisserie is 5 Kendall Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website can be found at https://meetpointpatisserie.com/

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Flake Bakery Is Opening in Brookline

A new bakery that features a popular Portuguese dessert item is on its way to Brookline.

According to a poster (Geoff Wong) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Flake Bakery is planning to open sometime this spring on Beacon Street in the Coolidge Corner section of town. The Instagram page for the upcoming shop indicates that it will offer freshly baked handmade Portuguese Pasteis de Nata, which are custard tarts made with puff pastry filled with a sweet baked custard.

The address for Flake is 1298 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/flakebakeryboston

[October 1 update: A new post from Geoff Wong indicates that Flake has its grand opening today.]

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Cheryl-Anns' Bakery in South Brookline Reopens After Being Closed Since 2021 Due to a Fire

A Kosher and Pareve bakery that has been closed for more than two years due to a fire has returned.

According to multiple sources (including Universal Hub), Cheryl-Anns' Bakery in South Brookline opens back up today with a Facebook post from the place on Wednesday saying "What just happened, you asked ? Cheryl-Ann's' got approved to open this Friday morning March 15th !!!…lots of happy tears over here….come See us …open at 7am." The bakery, which is located on the West Roxbury Parkway, was hit by a blaze in December of 2021, and has been closed ever since; the shop is known for such items as challah bread, babka, cakes, cookies, and more.

The address for Cheryl-Anns' Bakery is 1010 West Roxbury Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. Its website can be found at https://cherylannsbakery.com/

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H Mart Is Opening in Brookline

An Asian supermarket chain that has three locations in the Greater Boston area is opening a fourth.

According to a tweet from @PatrickMBoston, H Mart is planning to open in Brookline, moving into the space on Beacon Street that had been home to a location of Whole Foods. It is not known when it might open (the signs out front simply say "coming soon), but once it does, the new H Mart will join others in Burlington, Cambridge's Central Square, and Quincy.

H Mart, which started out in Queens in 1982, currently has nearly 100 stores across the United States.

The address for the new location of H Mart in Brookline is 1028 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.hmart.com/

[August 8 update: According to multiple sources (including Sarah Wu and Patrick Maguire), the new H Mart in Brookline is now open, having had its grand opening on August 4.]

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New Paris Bakery in Brookline Is for Sale, Will Close in September

It looks like a bakery that got its start more than 100 years ago is for sale.

According to multiple sources, New Paris Bakery in Brookline is on the market, with pictures sent to us as well as a post within the Brookline Townwide Discussion Facebook group page showing a "for sale" sign out front. A comment from owner New Paris Bakery owner Roula Kappas within the Facebook group says that the shop will stay open through September and that it is indeed up for sale.

New Paris Bakery was established on Boylston Street in Boston in 1919, moving to its Cypress Street location in Brookline 10 years later; the shop is known for its eclairs.

The address for New Paris Bakery is 10 Cypress Street, Brookline, MA 02445.

[September 25 update: WBUR reports that New Paris Bakery is now closed.]

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Bakey Is Opening in Brookline

A Boston bakery that has a well-known Israeli baker behind it will be joined by another location just west of the city.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (via an Instagram story from the business), Bakey is planning to open in Brookline, joining the one that opened on Tremont Street across from Boston Common in September of 2021. Based on that location, expect to see fresh breads, burekas, babkas, croissants, bagels, sandwiches, coffee, and more at the new store.

Bakey co-founder Uri Scheft is known in part for being behind Lehamim Bakery in Israel and Breads Bakery in New York City while also writing a cookbook called "Breaking Breads."

The website for Bakey can be found at https://bakeybabka.com/

[May 19 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions (via a new Instagram post from the place) that Bakey debuts today in Brookline, with its address being 370 Harvard Street.]

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Lakon Paris Patisserie in Newton Highlands Is Opening a New Shop in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A bakery and pastry shop in the western suburbs is expanding to a second location not too far away.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), Lakon Paris Patisserie in Newton Highlands is planning to open a new outlet in Brookline, with the address given indicating that it will take over a storefront by the corner of Beacon Street and Summit Avenue in the town's Coolidge Corner area. It appears that the new shop will focus on takeout as it will not have indoor seating, and based on the offerings at the original Walnut Street location, expect to see a variety of croissants along with other baked goods and pastries.

The address for the new location of Lakon Paris Patisserie in Coolidge Corner is 1410 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for the Newton Highlands shop can be found at https://lakonparispatisserie.com/

[March 22, 2023 update: Gary Goldblatt tells us that Lakon Paris Patisserie is now open in Brookline.]

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Cremeux French Patisserie to Open in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A French pastry shop in New Hampshire is expanding to a second outlet, and this one will be located in the Boston area.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Cremeux French Patisserie is planning to open in Brookline, with a meeting page within the town's website indicating that it will move into a space on Harvard Street just south of the Beacon Street intersection. Based on the original location in Merrimack, expect to see such offerings as croissants, macarons, chocolates, coffee, tea, and more at the new shop.

The Instagram page for the business mentions that the new location of Cremeux French Patisserie could be opening sometime this month.

The address for the upcoming Cremeux French Patisserie in Coolidge Corner is 240 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for the business can be found at https://www.cremeuxfrenchpatisserie.com/

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Brothers & Sisters Co. in Brookline Village Is Expanding Next Door with Storefront for Jamie's Ice Cream Co.

It looks like the people behind a Brookline cafe that offers scratch-made ice cream will be opening their very own ice cream shop adjacent to the place.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, Brothers & Sisters Co. on Station Street in Brookline Village is planning to be joined by Jamie's Ice Cream Co., with an Instagram post saying that "It's been SO special serving you through the window. It feels like a dream that we'll now have a new space to make the BEST ice cream for you… right next door!" If all goes as planned, the new ice cream shop will open sometime in the spring.

In addition to ice cream, Brothers & Sisters Co. also serves breakfast items, sandwiches, coffee, tea, smoothies, and more.

The Instagram page for Jamie's Ice Cream Co. is at https://www.instagram.com/jamiesicecreamco/ while its website can be found at https://www.jamiesicecreamco.com/

[June 9 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Jamie's Ice Cream Co. is now open.]

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Allium Market in Brookline's Coolidge Corner Is Planning to Close

It looks like a specialty food shop in one of the busiest sections of Brookline may be saying farewell.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, Allium Market in Coolidge Corner is planning to shut down, with an Instagram post from Talia Glass of the Beacon Street shop saying that she is looking for a new owner and/or investors in the hopes that the store could continue on. In the meantime, the plan is for the shop to remain open through August and September, though Glass does say that if she doesn't find the right person(s) to take over the place by the end of September, October 3 will be its last day.

Allium first opened in late 2017, offering cheese, coffee, olive oil, pastries, and more.

The address for Allium Market is 1330 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

[October 5 update: A new Instagram post from the place indicates that Allium Market closed down over the weekend, as they were unable to find a new owner.]

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Rue de Saveur to Open in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A gourmet market and tasting room with roots overseas is on its way to Brookline.

According to an article in Wicked Local, Rue de Saveur is opening in Coolidge Corner, taking over the space on Harvard Street that had been home to a location of Kabloom. The post says that the shop is the first franchised store in Massachusetts from vomFASS (a global retailer based in Germany), with the market planning to offer such items as oils, vinegars and "specialty whiskies." If all goes well, Rue de Saveur could be opening in early August.

The address for the upcoming Rue de Saveur in Coolidge Corner is 305 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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Curds & Co. to Open in Brookline Village

It looks like a specialty cheese shop will soon be opening in Brookline.

An email sent this morning indicates that Curds & Co. is opening on Washington Street in Brookline Village, moving into the space on Washington Street where The UPS Store had been. The note mentions that owner Jenn Mason will offer a variety of cut-to-order cheeses as well as "accessories and accompaniments," and classes will be offered as well.

This confirms an earlier post from @BostonTweet, which mentioned that Curds & Co. was indeed on its way to Brookline Village.

The address for this upcoming cheese shop in Brookline Village is: Curds & Co., 288 Washington Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website can be found at https://www.curdsandco.com/

[August 29 update: Eater Boston states that Curds & Co. plans to open this week, and that in addition to cheese offerings, it will also sell grilled cheese sandwiches as well as some prepared foods.]

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Pantry in Brookline's Washington Square Has Closed

A food shop in Brookline that offered dinner kits, cooking equipment, beer and wine, and more has closed its doors.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Pantry in Washington Square is no longer in business, saying that "the last recipe has been sold and the last knife skills class has been taught. Pantry is out of business. Thank you for all of your support over the past year." It appears that the last day for the Beacon Street store was this past Saturday, when it cleared out the last of its bulk food items along with its display props. No reason has been given for its closure and it is not known what might be moving into the space at this point in time.

Pantry first opened in the spring of 2015, bringing to Brookline a place that featured a variety of recipe kits with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step instructions. A few offerings included chicken tagine with apricot couscous, poached salmon with lentils and horseradish-tarragon cream, chimichurri flat iron steak with elote and arugula salad, a chorizo burger with smoky aioli, kale salad, and roasted potatoes, schnitzel with golden beet watercress salad, and ginger lime pie with graham cracker crust.

The address for this now-closed shop in Washington Square was: Pantry, 1622 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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The Butcherie in Brookline to Temporarily Move into Rubin's Space

A kosher grocery store in Brookline that remains closed after being hit by a fire is moving into a new home for a little while, and it will be taking over the space where a landmark deli had been until recently.

Universal Hub is reporting (via a Facebook post) that The Butcherie on Harvard Street will be moving into the Rubin's space--which is also on Harvard Street--starting today and remaining there through the end of August, with the people behind the market offering meat, dairy, challah, and pastries to customers. The post shows the grocery store thinking Cafe Eilat and Catering by Andrew for helping them get through the past few weeks by allowing the market to sell some of its goods at both places. (It is still not known when The Butcherie will able to move back into its home, which was damaged in a blaze last month.)

Earlier, we had reported that Rubin's--which closed earlier this month after being in business for 90 years--could be reopening, as the new owner of the property has been working with potential operators to bring back the deli.

The address for the Rubin's space is 500 Harvard Street, while the address for The Butcherie is 428 Harvard Street.

[Earlier Articles]
The Butcherie in Brookline Temporarily Closed After Two-Alarm Fire
Rubin's in Brookline Closes, But It Could Reopen

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