Juici Patties to Open Locations in Roxbury and Brockton

Last month, it was reported that a growing group of Caribbean restaurants would be expanding to the Boston area with a location moving into a space just north of the city, and now we have learned that two others are on the way as well.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Juici Patties is planning to open in both Roxbury and Brockton, joining another location that will be opening at Gateway Center in Everett. The Roxbury location will be coming to 16 Taber Street in the Nubian Square area while the Brockton location will be coming to the Westgate Mall, and it isn't known which of the three might open first, so stay tuned for updates as they come in.

The first Juici Patties (which is known for its traditional Jamaican patties) opened back in 1980, and today there are more than 60 locations in Jamaica while outlets in the United States can be found in New York, Georgia, and Florida. Its website is at https://juicipattiesusa.com/

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Juici Patties to Open in Everett

A growing group of Caribbean restaurants will be opening its first Boston-area location, and it will be coming to a space a short distance north of the city.

According to a press release, Juici Patties is going to be opening in Everett, moving into a space at Gateway Center near the intersection of Revere Beach Parkway and Broadway. Once it opens, expect to see traditional Jamaican patties offered with options being beef, chicken, or spinach, while plantain fries and French fries will also be available along with other sides and drinks.

The first Juici Patties opened back in 1980, and today there are more than 60 locations in Jamaica while outlets in the United States can be found in New York, Georgia, and Florida. Its website is at https://juicipattiesusa.com/

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ZaZiBar in Boston's Seaport District, Zaz at City Hall Plaza in Downtown Boston Have Closed; Hyde Park Location Remains Open

A couple of locations of a trio of fusion spots in Boston have shut down.

According to an Instagram post, ZaZiBar in the Seaport District and Zaz at City Hall Plaza are no longer in business, with the note saying the following:

Every chapter comes with growth, and this one means a lot to us. As we close our City Hall and ZaZiBar Seaport locations, we just want to take a moment to thank everyone who's supported us over the years. From the City Hall crew who pulled up for lunch every week to the late nights in Seaport filled with music and good vibes, you helped make those spaces special. ZaZ isn't going anywhere. Our Hyde Park restaurant is still home for takeout, catering, and events. ZaZ On Wheels is serving up lunch and late-night eats seven days a week in Seaport. And now, our family has grown with @homebyzazpvd, our new Afro-Caribbean restaurant and lounge in Rhode Island....Thank you for being part of the journey.

The original location of Zaz first opened in Hyde Park in 2011, offering Caribbean, Latin, and Asian fusion cuisine. Its website can be found at https://www.zazrestaurant.com/

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Caribbean Hut Take-Out Is Opening in Medford

A new dining spot that will offer Haitian food and more is opening a few miles north of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Caribbean Hut Take-Out is planning to open in Medford, with Boston Magazine saying that the place will be run by the people who are behind Grêp Kafé & Sweets Bakery which is a couple of storefronts down on Salem Street (just west of the Fellsway West intersection). The upcoming eatery does not have a website or social media as of yet, so it isn't known for sure what kinds of dishes will be offered there, so keep checking back for updates.

Boston Magazine states that Caribbean Hut Take-Out hopes to open around late June.

The address for Caribbean Hut Take-Out is 466B Salem Street, Medford, MA, 02155.

[October 13 update: According to a new article from Boston Magazine, Caribbean Hut Take-Out is now open, offering such items as conch, oxtail, tasso beef, mac and cheese, and more.]

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Bahama Breeze in Tyngsboro Has Closed

The sole New England location of a Florida-based chain of Caribbean-themed restaurants has shut down.

According to an article in USA Today, Bahama Breeze in Tyngsboro is no longer in operation, with the Middlesex Road dining spot being one of 15 locations nationwide to close. The article quotes Darden Restaurants spokesperson Kiara Buckner as saying the following:

We continually evaluate the performance of all our restaurants....Closing a restaurant is a difficult choice because it impacts our team members and guests. However, we believe this is the right decision because it will allow Bahama Breeze to focus on its highest performing restaurants and strengthen the brand’s overall performance.

Bahama Breeze got its start in 1996 with a location in Orlando where the chain is headquartered today; they are known for such items as black bean soup, jerk shrimp, empanadas, tostones with chicken, tacos, conch fritters, and Cuban sandwiches.

The address for the now-closed location of Bahama Breeze in Tyngsboro was 413 Middlesex Road, Tyngsborough, MA, 01879.

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Ambience Restaurant & Bar Opens in Canton

A brand new restaurant featuring Caribbean fare has debuted in the southern suburbs of Boston.

According to a Bluesky post from @jeremyk.bsky.social, Ambience Restaurant & Bar is now open in Canton, moving into the space on Washington Street that had been home to Takara before it moved to another space nearby. Jeremy mentions that the new eatery focuses on Haitian fusion cuisine while the website for the place shows such items as chicken dumpling soup, fried meatball sandwiches, basil chicken pasta, spaghetti with herring and hot dogs, oxtail with risotto, blackened salmon, fish and chips, grilled lamb chops, grilled quail, rice and beans, and fried plantain.

The address for Ambience Restaurant & Bar is 592 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. Its website can be found at https://ambienceresto.com/

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Singh's Roti Shop Is Opening at Revere Beach

It looks like the person behind an Indian-Caribbean fusion spot in Boston is opening a new location along the water just north of the city.

According to a Facebook post, Singh's Roti Shop is coming to Revere Beach, moving into a space on  Revere Beach Boulevard a couple of blocks from the Revere Beach T Station. The person behind the upcoming eatery is Ricki Singh, who runs a location of the restaurant on Columbia Road in Dorchester, and based on that location, expect a variety of roti dishes that include flat roti bread with such options as goat, chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, oxtail, and vegetables.

The address for the new location of Singh's Roti Shop at Revere Beach is 76 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA, 02151. The website for the business is at http://www.singhsrotishop.net/

[March 10 update: According to Ricki Singh's Facebook page, the Revere Beach location of Singh's Roti Shop is now open.]

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Murl's Kitchen in Dorchester Plans to Move to Bigger Space with Dining Area, Bar, and Function Room

A Jamaican takeout spot in Dorchester is planning to move to a much bigger space that would presumably include dine-in service.

According to an X post from @WriteHandMan of the Dorchester Reporter, Murl's Kitchen is looking to move from its current space at 143 Washington Street to a new space at 10-18 Bowdoin Street, with the post saying that the business is applying for a full liquor license and plans to have seating for 150 and a private function room while the listing mentions that it would include both a dining area and bar seating. Murl's, which first opened in 2018, is known for such Jamaican comfort food dishes as beef patties, jerk macaroni and cheese, curry goat, rice and plantains, stew chicken, oxtail, jerk pork, fried lobster tails, wings, and salmon rasta pasta. 

The website for Murl's Kitchen is at https://murlskitchen.com/

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Top Mix Bar & Kitchen Opens in Cambridge's Alewife Area

Last summer, it was reported that a pair of restaurants in Boston known for their Caribbean-style bar bites and cocktails would be joined by a third location in Cambridge, and now we have learned that it is open.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston indicates that Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is now open in the city's Alewife area, moving into a space on CambridgePark Drive. The new eatery joins others in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, and based on the other locations,  it will likely offer such options as pastelitos, chicken and waffles, steak tips, fish and chips, mofongo, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and more. 

The address for the new location of Top Mix Bar & Kitchen at Alewife is 50 CambridgePark Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02140. The website for all locations is at https://www.topmixbar.com/

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Flying Boar Kitchen Opens in Westwood

A sandwich place and caterer in the southwest suburbs of Boston that is set up as a ghost kitchen has opened.

According to an email sent to us, Flying Boar Kitchen is now open in Westwood, moving into a space at Southwest Park, which is accessed off Route 1 northbound just before the Route 128/1 intersection. The new spot offers Caribbean-inspired sandwiches that are available for takeout, pickup, and delivery via online ordering, with its menu including such sandwich options as beef burger chimi, Dominican porchetta, platano and bean patty, and more, along with empanadas and such sides as red potato salad, fried cheese, and fried rice.

The address for Flying Boar Kitchen is 34 Southwest Park, Westwood, MA, 02090. Its website can be found at https://flyingboarkitchenandcatering.com/

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Dominican Grill Opens in Waltham

A brand new Caribbean restaurant has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dominican Grill is now open in Waltham, moving into the space on Main Street that had been home to Marsala's Italian Kitchen. The poster mentions that the dining spot offers such items as chicken chimmi, yuca, fried chicken, rice, and yaroa, while its website also mentions such options as mofongo, shrimp in garlic sauce, pizza, club sandwiches, and roasted chicken.

The address for Dominican Grill in Waltham is 897 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451. Its website can be found at https://dominicangrillcp.com/

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Top Mix Bar & Kitchen Plans to Open in Cambridge

A pair of restaurants in Boston that are known for their Caribbean-style bar bites and cocktails will be joined by a third location, and this one will come to a space in Cambridge that is going through significant development.

According to a source, Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is planning to open on CambridgePark Drive in the Alewife area, with a Cambridge Day article saying that the new location would indoor seating for 221 customers and another 84 on an outdoor patio. Once it opens, the Alewife outlet of Top Mix will join others in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, and based on those spots, expect to see such food options as plantain chips with fried cheese, grilled shrimp, chicken and waffles, mofongo, rice and beans, pork chops, fish tacos, and chicken sliders.

The address for the new location of Top Mix Bar & Kitchen at Alewife is 50 CambridgePark Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02140. The website for the locations in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain is at https://www.topmixbar.com/

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ZaZiBar to Open in Boston's Seaport District

The person behind two Caribbean/Latin/Asian fusion cuisine spots in Boston is looking to open a third place, and this one will be along the waterfront.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Orlie Roberts is planning to open ZaZiBar in the Seaport District, moving into the space on Seaport Boulevard that had been home to The Paris Creperie. The notice mentions that the new spot--which would be under the same ownership as ZaZ in Hyde Park and at City Hall Plaza in downtown Boston--will include bar and table seating along with a seasonal patio, while an earlier article from Edible Boston says that ZaZiBar will be a cocktail bar that offers tapas-style food.

Another location of The Paris Creperie remains in operation in Brookline.

The address for the upcoming ZaZiBar in the Seaport District is 60 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for ZaZ is at https://www.zazrestaurant.com/

[September 26 update: According to a press release, ZaZiBar is slated to open on October 10, and it will include vegan dishes on its menu along with meat and seafood options while also offering both classic and modern cocktails.]

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Fritay Plans to Open in the Former 100% Delicias Express Space in Jamaica Plain

It looks like a Haitian/Caribbean restaurant is on its way to Jamaica Plain, and it will be taking over the space where a Dominican dining spot had been.

According to an article in the Jamaica Plain News, Fritay is planning to open on Centre Street in the former 100% Delicias Express space, with the post indicating that the word "Fritay" means fried foods, though a menu has not been seen for the upcoming eatery as of yet. 100% Delicias Express, which debuted in 2018, offered such items as mofongo and empanadas.

The address for the upcoming Fritay (and now-closed 100% Delicias Express) is 660A Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130.

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Casa B Restaurant in Somerville's Union Square Has Closed

A Spanish and Lain American tapas spot in Somerville has very quietly closed down.

According to a source, Casa B Restaurant is Union Square is no longer in business, with a note on its website confirming this, saying the following:

We regret to inform you that Casa B Restaurant is permanently closed. After [almost] 11 years, we have decided that the time has come to move on. We would like thank everyone for all their support through out the years. This includes employees, guests, friends and family. We wish everyone the very best. With kind regards, the Casa B family.

Based on the date of the note, it appears that Casa B--which first opened in the latter part of 2011--closed for good on or around October 31.

The address for Casa B in Union Square was 253 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143.

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Orchid7 Fusion Bar & Grill Opens in Dedham

A brand new fusion restaurant has come to the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Orchid7 Fusion Bar & Grill is now open in Dedham, with a Facebook post from the High Street eatery saying that "We've worked so hard these past couple of months, and we couldn't be more excited to open our doors and welcome everyone in!" The restaurant, which has taken over the former Dedham Square Coffee House space, offers dishes with Caribbean influences (the poster says it is a Haitian fusion spot), including plantain sliders, plantain tacos, burgers with grilled pineapple, pan-seared salmon, coconut curry chickpeas, shrimp macaroni and cheese, sweet potato pie, and more.

The address for Orchid7 Fusion Bar & Grill is 565 High Street. Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website can be found at https://orchid7fusion.com/

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Jamaica Jeff's in Belmont Center Has Closed

A dining spot in the western suburbs that featured Caribbean fare--and which opened not too long before the pandemic began--has closed its doors. 

According to an article from the Belmont Citizen-Herald and Wicked Local, Jamaica Jeff's in Belmont Center is no longer in business, with owner Jeffrey Lasseter saying that "It's a minor miracle I stayed open as long as I did. We get to a point where we have to make hard decisions. The best decision financially was to shut this down." Lasseter also wished that Massachusetts could be more like Florida, adding that "We're the same human beings here. Up here, we have this doomsday attitude. People are gripped with fear about going out to eat." The article mentions that Lasseter said the town was supportive to him, especially those in the police and fire departments, stating that "I believe in Belmont. The potential is there. It's a very special place That's why I keep my family here."

Lasseter, whose resume includes being a Central Intelligence Agency officer and a U.S. diplomat, first opened Jamaica Jeff's in the fall of 2019.

The address for the now-closed Jamaica Jeff's was 61 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA, 02478.

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Amira Lounge & Kitchen Plans to Open on Route 1 in Saugus

It looks like a brand new Caribbean restaurant is on its way to a busy stretch of Route 1 north of Boston.

According to an article from Wicked Local and the Saugus Advertiser, Amira Lounge & Kitchen is planning to open in Saugus, taking over the space in a strip mall near the Route 1/Walnut Street intersection where Inka's Peruvian Restaurant had been. The post mentions that the dining spot is expected to be a family-friendly eatery that offers Dominican fare along with Puerto Rican food, with the menu possibly including shrimp ceviche, blackened salmon, carne frita, pollo a la plancha, and more.

The address for the upcoming Amira Lounge & Kitchen is 184 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906

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Fresh Food Generation Is Opening Near Dorchester's Codman Square

The people behind a food truck and catering business will be opening a restaurant in a section of Boston that has relatively few options for sit-down dining.

According to an article from the Dorchester Reporter, Cassandria Campbell and Jackson Renshaw are opening Fresh Food Generation on the outskirts of Codman Square, with the Talbot Avenue dining spot planning to have eight seats inside and approximately 20 to 30 more seats outdoors. The food offerings at the upcoming place will have Caribbean and Southern influences, with some of the options including a kale salad, Jamaican jerk chicken, red bean stew, salmon, rice plates, and more, while they also plan to offer beer and wine.

In addition to setting up a food truck at various spots in the city, Campbell and Renshaw have also been running a catering company within CommonWealth Kitchen in Grove Hall; it looks like they will ultimately be basing their operation out of 191 Talbot Avenue in Codman Square while their restaurant appears to be going into a space at 185 Talbot Avenue, based on information from the article.

The website for Fresh Food Generation can be found at http://www.freshfoodgeneration.com/

Thanks to Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub for bringing this to our attention.

[November 10 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Fresh Food Generation is now open.]

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Family Affair in Dorchester's Uphams Corner Closes Its Restaurant; Catering, Pop-Ups to Continue

A Dorchester restaurant that was known for its Caribbean fare and soul food has shut down, though the business itself will remain in operation.

According to a source, Family Affair in Uphams Corner has closed its restaurant, with a Facebook post from the Columbia Road spot saying that it has decided not to renew its lease for the space but it will continue to offer catering while also hosting pop-ups. Family Affair first opened in the summer of 2019, offering such items as jerk chicken nachos, fried fish sandwiches, waffles and wings, macaroni and cheese, and pulled pork.

The address for Family Affair was 554 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA, 02125.

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