Life Alive Opens in Burlington

Last fall, it was reported that a local group of cafes featuring healthy, organic food was bringing a new location to the northern suburbs of Boston, and now we have learned that it is open.

According to a press release, Life Alive is now open in Burlington, and as mentioned in an earlier article, it has moved into the space where a location of Blaze Pizza had been (in Burlington Square, formerly the Vinebrook Plaza where Mall Road meets Middlesex Turnpike). The new location of Life Alive joins a number of others locally, including in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Dedham, Jamaica Plain, Lowell, Salem, and Somerville.

The address for the new location of Life Alive is 91 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.lifealive.com/

[Earlier Article]
Life Alive Plans to Open in the Former Blaze Pizza Space in Burlington

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Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington Is Closing; New Concept on the Way to the Space

A group of upscale Italian restaurants and markets will be closing one of its Boston-area locations, though a new concept appears to be taking over the space.

According to a source, Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington is getting ready to shut down, with a Facebook post from Tuscan Brands saying the following:

After nearly 11 unforgettable years, Tuscan Kitchen Burlington will be closing its doors on Sunday, August 3rd. Since opening on October 15, 2014, this location has been more than just a restaurant—it was the heartbeat that helped build Tuscan Brands into what it is today. We’re endlessly grateful to the Burlington community, our loyal guests, and the dedicated team who made this place feel like home. While we say goodbye to this chapter, we're thrilled to share that we'll be returning to the same space with an entirely new concept—crafted for the residents of Burlington and the travelers passing through.

The Burlington location of Tuscan Kitchen was the second location to open, joining the original location in Salem, NH which first opened its doors in 2010; another location debuted in Boston's Seaport District in 2017.

The address for Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington is 2400 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for all three locations is at https://www.tuscanbrands.com/tuscan-kitchen/

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Sergeant Burgers to Open at the Burlington Mall

A burger spot that recently opened in Lowell will be expanding to a space closer to Boston.

According to posters within a thread on the Merrimack Valley Eats Facebook group page, Sergeant Burgers is planning to open at the Burlington Mall, with a Boston Real Estate Times article confirming this. Once it opens this summer, the new location will join its original on Middlesex Street in Lowell, and based on that location, expect the new outlet to offer burgers, shakes, and possibly other food/drink items with Brazilian influences.

The Instagram page for the Lowell location of Sergeant Burgers can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sergeantburgers/

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Not Your Average Joe's in Burlington Has Closed

It looks like another location of a local chain of family restaurants has closed.

According to multiple sources, Not Your Average Joe's in Burlington shut down at the end of business hours on December 23, with its website confirming this, as it has removed the location from its site. A few other locations of the chain have closed over the past three years, including ones in Arlington, Methuen, and Randolph, while locations remain open for business locally in Acton, Norwell, Peabody, Waltham, Watertown, and Westwood.

The address for now-closed Not Your Average Joe's in Burlington was 4C Wayside Road, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for the chain is at https://www.notyouraveragejoes.com/

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Life Alive Plans to Open in the Former Blaze Pizza Space in Burlington

A local group of cafes that feature healthy, organic food is further expanding through the Greater Boston area, with a new location on its way to the northern suburbs.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Life Alive is planning to open in Burlington, moving into the former Blaze Pizza space in the Vinebrook Plaza on Middlesex Turnpike. A Daily Times Chronicle article mentions that the upcoming eatery will have seating for 92 and like the other outlets, it will focus on scratch-made organic foods.

Once the new location of Life Alive opens, it will join others in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Dedham, Lowell, Salem, and Somerville, along with soon-to-open outlets in Somerville's Union Square and Jamaica Plain. (Locations of Blaze Pizza remain in operation in Boston's Fenway and One Canal Park in East Cambridge.)

The address for the upcoming location of Life Alive is 91 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.lifealive.com/

[July 27, 2025 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page indicates that Life Alive plans to open in Burlington on August 5.]

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Fiorella's Cucina Opens in Burlington

Last summer, it was reported that a local group of Italian restaurants was looking to expand to a new space north of Boston, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to a source, Fiorella's Cucina is now open in Burlington, moving into the space at the Burlington Mall where a location of Parm had been. The new location joins others in Concord and Newton as well as outlets of Fiorella's Express in Belmont, Brighton, Lexington, and Wellesley. 

The website for Fiorella's Cucina can be found at https://www.fiorellascucina.com/

[Earlier Article]
Fiorella's Cucina May Be Opening at the Burlington Mall, Replacing Parm

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Burgerim in Burlington Has Closed

A gourmet burger chain that got its start overseas has closed its sole Boston-area location.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Burgerim in Burlington is no longer in operation, with a sign out front saying that it has permanently closed. The dining spot first opened at Middlesex Marketplace in the early part of 2020, being part of a chain with roots in Israel though it is now headquartered in California.

The address for the now-closed location of Burgerim in Burlington was 90 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.burgerim.com/

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Greco Opens in Burlington

Last summer, it was reported that a new location of a local group of Greek restaurants was planning to open, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to an Instagram post, Greco is now open in Burlington, moving into a space at the Burlington Mall--and this one being its first suburban outlet in the Greater Boston area. The new location joins others in Downtown Crossing, the Back Bay, the Seaport District, and Hub Hall in the North Station area, and offers such options as soups, salads, gyros, souvlaki, loukoumades, and more.

The website for Greco is at https://grecoboston.com/

[Earlier Article]
Greco Plans to Open at the Burlington Mall

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Sally's Apizza to Open in Dorchester and Concord

[May 31 update: This article was updated to reflect the fact that a possible Burlington location is only being looked at and has not been confirmed.] 

An award-winning Connecticut pizzeria that recently expanded into the Greater Boston area and is currently working on another location will also be opening two more outlets locally.

The Tables section of The Boston Globe is reporting that Sally's Apizza is planning to open new outlets in Dorchester and Concord, while the website for Sally's mentions that Burlington is being considered as well, though we have been told that this is only a "target market" that they are "actively and/or interested in exploring but...not confirmed." It looks like the two new locations are slated to debut in 2025, with the Concord location opening on Route 2 where a location of Papa Razzi had been and the Dorchester location coming to South Bay. The new outlets of the pizzeria will be joining one in Woburn which opened last December while another is coming to Boston's Seaport District sometime in 2025. 

Sally's Apizza first opened in New Haven in 1938 and is one of a few pizzerias in that city--including Pepe's and Modern--that have gained national recognition for their pizza. The website for Sally's Apizza is at https://sallysapizza.com/

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Tatte Bakery & Cafe Is Opening Locations in Burlington and Lexington

A growing group of bakeries and cafes continues to make plans to further expand into the Greater Boston area, with at least two more possibly coming to the northwest suburbs.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Tatte Bakery & Cafe is planning to open in Burlington and Lexington, with a Daily Times Chronicle article indicating that the former could be opening in a section of the old Tower Records space on the Middlesex Turnpike while a photo posted by the source indicates that the latter could open in the former Bertucci's space on Mass. Ave. The proposed openings of these outlets come on the heels of Tatte opening locations in Arlington and Belmont last year, while a number of others can be found throughout the region.

The website for Tatte can be found at https://tattebakery.com/

[August 29 update: According to a source, Tatte is now open in Lexington.]

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Just Salad to Open in Boston's Fort Point and Burlington

A New York-based salad chain that recently opened a second Boston-area location has more expansion plans for the region, with at least two more coming to the local area.

According to a web page, Just Salad is opening locations in Boston's Fort Point and in Burlington, joining existing locations in the Financial District and in Needham, the latter of which is having a grand opening celebration this week. Based on the other outlets, expect to see such options as salads, salad wraps, warm bowls, soups, smoothies, and more at the new spots.

Just Salad got its start with a location on Park Avenue in Manhattan in 2006, and currently has more than 80 locations in 7 states, mostly on the East Coast.

The website for the chain can be found at https://www.justsalad.com/

[May 16 update: According to a Threads post from @cmfoster23 (and confirmed by the chain's website), the Burlington location of Just Salad is now open.]

[September 10 update: According to a press release, the Fort Point location of Just Salad soft-opened late last month and is having its grand opening this week.]

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Rosa Mexicano at the Burlington Mall Has Closed

A small group of upscale Mexican restaurants has closed one of its locations in the Greater Boston area.

According to an email from The Daily Lunch, Rosa Mexicano at the Burlington Mall is no longer in business, with a check on the website for the business seeming to confirm this, as it is no longer shown within the locations section of the site. The Burlington outlet of the restaurant first opened in June of 2022, joining another in Boston's Seaport District; other locations can also be found in New York City, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

The website for Rosa Mexicano can be found at https://www.rosamexicano.com/

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Update: Ritu Ki Rasoi in Burlington Is Under New Management; Changes on the Way

A vegetarian restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston which features Indian food with other international influences appears to be going through changes..

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Ritu Ki Rasoi in Burlington has closed its doors for now, with a Facebook post from the Cambridge Street spot saying that a new restaurant will be taking over the space, though it is not known what the name of the place will be nor is it known what kind of cuisine it may offer. (The post simply says "Starting next week, there will be a new management continuing the legacy of Rasoi.") Ritu Ki Rasoi first opened around the start of 2011, offering Indian dishes with such influences as Italian, Mexican, and Chinese, and the menu included a mix of vegetarian and vegan fare.

The address for the now-closed Ritu Ki Rasoi was 207E Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA, 01803.

[November 29 update: According to its website, Ritu Ki Rasoi is now called Mehfil Indian Cuisine, with a note on its home page saying that it is "under new Management of Apna Bazar Group." Based on its website and social media, it appears that Mehfil Indian Cuisine is also a vegetarian restaurant and it offers a lunch buffet.]

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Terra Nossa Brazilian Grill Is Opening at the Burlington Mall

A small group of fast-casual Brazilian dining spots will be expanding to a new space within a mall in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Terra Nossa Brazilian Grill is planning to open at the Burlington Mall, joining others at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree and the Natick Mall along with another at Providence Place in Rhode Island. Based on the other locations, expect to see such options as rice, beans, fried yucca, wings, salads, burgers, chicken sandwiches, steaks, sausage, pork with garlic, Brazilian pastel, and more at the new place.

The website for Terra Nossa Brazilian Grill can be found at https://www.terranossabraziliangrill.com/

[June 16, 2024 update: According to a source, Terra Nossa Brazilian Grill is now open in Burlington.]

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Egg Holic Is Opening in Burlington

A group of Indian street food spots that focuses on egg-based dishes will be expanding to the Greater Boston area.

According to a source (Craig Foster), Egg Holic is planning to open in Burlington, opening in a space on Wall Street just south of where Routes 3 and 3A intersect Route 128. Based on the website for the Illinois-based group of eateries, expect to see such options as omelets with gravy, rice dishes, sandwiches, curry plates, paneer, chicken and rice, and more at the new outlet.

In addition to the Burlington location, another one in Shrewsbury is being planned as well.

The address for Egg Holic in Burlington is 10 Wall Street, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.theeggholic.com/

[May 22, 2024 update: A post from the place indicates that the grand opening for Egg Holic in Burlington is today.]

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Greco Plans to Open at the Burlington Mall

A fifth location of a local group of Greek restaurants is on the way, and this will be the first one that is outside of Boston.

NBC10 Boston is reporting (via the Boston Business Journal) that Greco is planning to open at the Burlington Mall, joining existing locations in Downtown Crossing, the Back Bay, the Seaport District, and Hub Hall in the North Station area. Based on the offerings at those locations, expect to see such options as soups, salads, gyros, lamb chops, souvlaki, bowls, and more at the new spot.

The website for Greco can be found at https://grecoboston.com/

[June 26, 2024 update: According to a press release, the Burlington location of Greco is slated to open on July 1.]

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Fiorella's Cucina May Be Opening at the Burlington Mall, Replacing Parm

A local group of Italian restaurants may be expanding to a new space north of Boston, and it would be replacing an Italian dining spot with roots in New York.

According to a message from @CMFoster23 (via a Daily Times Chronicle article), Fiorella's Cucina is looking to open at the Burlington Mall, taking over the space where a location of Parm currently resides. If approved, the new location would join others in Concord and Newton along with outlets of Fiorella's Express in Belmont, Brighton, Lexington, and Wellesley.

Another location of Parm can be found in Boston's Back Bay, while others can be found in Manhattan (3), Brooklyn, and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, NY.

The website for Fiorella's Cucina is at https://www.fiorellascucina.com/

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Yas Chicken Is Opening in Burlington

A pair of chicken places north of Boston will be opening a third location north of the city.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Yas Chicken is planning to open in Burlington, with a Patch article saying that it will move into the space on the Middlesex Turnpike that had been home to a location of Qdoba. Once it opens, it will join other locations in Lawrence and Lynn, and based on those outlets, expect to see chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders, waffles, fries, and more.

The address for the new location of Yas Chicken in Burlington is 90 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for the business can be found at https://www.yaschicken.com/

[February 9, 2024 update: According to a source (Gary Goldblatt) and a post from the place in Instagram, Yas Chicken is now open in Burlington.]

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b.good in Burlington Has Apparently Closed

It appears that yet another location of a local group of restaurants known in part for their healthy options has shut down.

According to a source (Aron Levy), b.good in Burlington is apparently no longer in business, with a check on the locations section of their website seeming to confirm that it has closed, as the Burlington Mall Road outlet no longer shows up. Last fall, a nearby location in Bedford also shut down, and over the past few years, outlets in Boston's South End, Hingham, and Wellesley have closed as well.

The address for the now-closed b.good in Burlington was 82 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for all locations can be found at https://bgood.com/

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Exhibit 'A' Brewing Opens at Common Craft in Burlington

A brewery west of Boston has come to a multi-concept dining and drinking spot in the northern suburbs.

According to a press release as well as a message from a source, Exhibit 'A' Brewing is now open within Common Craft at the Burlington Mall, moving into the former Hermit Thrush space and joining Idle Hands Craft Ales, Deacon Giles Distillery, and Élevage Wine Room. Exhibit 'A' Brewing, which is based in Framingham, offers a variety of beers including their highly-rated Goody Two Shoes, which is a German-style Kölsch.

Common Craft first opened its doors last May.

The website for Exhibit 'A' Brewing is at https://www.exhibit-a-brewing.com/ while the website for Common Craft is at https://www.commoncrafthospitality.com/

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