99 Restaurant in Charlestown May Close, Be Replaced by Apartments

A longtime location of a local group of restaurants could become the site of residential development.

According to an article from Universal Hub, the 99 Restaurant in Charlestown may be closing at some point, as the Boston Planning Department board has approved of plans to build 240 apartments at the Austin Street site. The article mentions that the six-story structure could be built by 2028, though it is not yet known when the restaurant might have to close.

The Charlestown location of the 99 Restaurant was the site of a notorious shooting back in 1995 that left four people dead and which UH says was "one of the last major spasms of mob violence in Boston."

The address for the 99 Restaurant in Charlestown is 31 Austin Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129. The website for the chain (which is headquartered in Woburn) is at https://www.99restaurants.com/

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Pixlcat Coffee to Open in Charlestown

The people behind a pair of cafes on the West Coast will be opening a new location just outside of downtown Boston.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Pixlcat Coffee is planning to open in Charlestown, moving into a space on Cambridge Street by Sullivan Square. Once it debuts, the new cafe will join two others in San Francisco, with brothers Dennis Lee running the place (he and his brothers David and Daniel founded Pixlcat Coffee), while offerings will include mochi muffins, matcha, espresso, and latte.

If all goes as planned, the new location of Pixlcat Coffee will open sometime around mid to late August.

The address for the upcoming Pixlcat Coffee is 32 Cambridge Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129. The website for the business is at https://www.pixlcatcoffee.com/

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Emmi Bakery and Cafe Is Replacing Sorelle Bakery and Cafe in Charlestown

A new spot for baked goods, coffee, and more is on its way to a Boston neighborhood, and it will be taking over the space where another bakery-cafe has been.

According to an Instagram post from Corbett Restaurant Group, Emmi Bakery and Cafe is planning to replace Sorelle Bakery and Cafe in Charlestown, with the post saying the following about the space at 100 City Square:

Exciting News in Charlestown! We have officially SOLD Sorelle in Charlestown! A huge congratulations to all involved, and a special shoutout to our client, who will be reopening as Emmi Bakery & Café! Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to stop by when @emmibakerycafe opens its doors!

The website for Emmi Bakery and Cafe indicates that it will offer breakfast items, baked goods and pastries, salads, sandwiches, and coffee.

The address for Emmi Bakery and Cafe is 100 City Square, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Its website can be found at https://emmibakerycafe.com/

[March 25 update: According to its Instagram page, Emmi Bakery and Cafe is now open.]

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Sunnyside Cafe Opens at Hood Park in Charlestown

A new dining spot that features brunch all day has come to a mixed use development just north of downtown Boston.

According to a source, Sunnyside Cafe is now open in Charlestown, moving into a space at Hood Park where Naco Taqueria had been. The Caught in Charlestown website indicates that the new place offers such brunch items as pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelettes, hash and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, chicken and waffles, burgers, and more, along with beer, wine, and cocktails, with the website for the eatery saying that it is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The address for Sunnyside Cafe is 100 C Hood Park Drive, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Its website can be found at https://www.sunnysidecafectown.com/

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Lucky Tiger Opens at Hood Park in Charlestown

A new restaurant has come to a mixed use development just north of downtown Boston.

According to a source, Lucky Tiger is now open in Charlestown, moving into a space at Hood Park where Good Company had been. There is currently no social media presence for the place, nor is there a website, but a Doordash link indicates that its opening menu shows an dishes with Asian influences including such items as crab rangoon, pork gyoza, scallion pancakes, spare ribs, eggrolls, dan dan noodles, pho, udon noodles, fried rice, poke, and sushi.

The address for Lucky Tiger is 100 Hood Park Drive, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

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Sullivan's Public House in Charlestown to Become Town Taqueria

A restaurant and bar in Charlestown that replaced a neighborhood watering hole a couple of years ago is planning to change its concept.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Sullivan's Public House on Main Street is looking to become Town Taqueria, with the new place being what UH says will be a taco joint. Owner Matthew Sullivan first opened Sullivan's Public House in March of 2022, replacing the cash-only Sullivan's Pub and focusing more on food than its predecessor; Sullivan will continue to run the new restaurant, which could open in November if all goes as planned.

The address for Sullivan's Public House (and the upcoming Town Taqueria) is 85 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

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Prima Is Opening in Charlestown's City Square

Last fall is was reported that a new dining spot was planning to open in Charlestown, and it appeared to have a connection to other restaurants in the local area. Now we have learned a bit more about the place.

According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site, Prima is opening at City Square, with the address indicating that it is moving into the former Legal Oysteria space. An earlier article here mentioned that the upcoming restaurant (which did not have a name at the time) seemed to have a connection to Monument Restaurant & Tavern which is also in Charlestown, while also having some sort of connection to the Broadway Restaurant Group, and the new job post indeed mentions that the teams behind Monument Restaurant & Tavern and Capo South Boston [the latter of which is part of BRG] are involved, while also indicating that it will be featuring "rustic Italian, housemade pasta, steaks and chops, and creative cocktails, beer, and wine."

The address for Prima is 10 City Square, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Its website is at https://www.primaboston.com/

[June 27 update: Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting posts in the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page that Prima is now open in Charlestown.]

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Broadway Restaurant Group Appears to Be Opening New Restaurant in Charlestown's City Square

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Urban Wild Is Opening at Hood Park in Charlestown

A restaurant, bar, and bowling alley is on its way to a new mixed-use development just off Route 93.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Urban Wild has gotten approval from the Boston Licensing Board to open at Hood Park in Charlestown, with the place being a family-friendly spot with room for 430 indoors and another 139 on a seasonal patio. UH also says that the place will have a stage area, while an earlier Charlestown Patriot-Bridge article mentioned "a small performance space" and the Instagram page for the spot says it will indeed feature live music.

If all goes well, Urban Wild could be opening in July.

The address for Urban Wild is 100D Hood Park Drive, Boston, MA, 02129. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/urbanwildboston/

[July 20 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Urban Wild soft-opens this evening.]

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Johnny Pomodoro Opens in Charlestown

A new dining spot featuring a type of pizza that's not all that easy to find in the Boston area has debuted after being in the works for nearly two years.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Johnny Pomodoro is now open in Charlestown, moving into the space on Main Street that had once been home to New Speedy Chen's. An earlier article here indicated that the eatery might be offering bakery pizza, but as mentioned in an update, the pizza actually leans toward being Detroit-style while the menu also includes salads, wings, mozzarella sticks, meatballs, garlic knots, pasta dishes, and more.

The address for Johnny Pomodoro is 297 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Its website is at https://www.johnnypomodoro.com/

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Johnny Pomodoro to Open in the Former New Speedy Chen's Space in Charlestown

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Render Coffee Is Opening within Foundation Kitchen Space in Charlestown

A trio of coffee shops in Boston is about to joined by a fourth.

According to a press release, Render Coffee is opening within the Foundation Kitchen space in Charlestown, with its grand opening being this Friday through Sunday. The new location will offer breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, and pastries in addition to coffee, and it will join others in Boston's Financial District, South End, and Seaport District.

The Foundation Kitchen space will also include a wine bar and food stalls as well as pop-ups, events, and cooking classes.

The address for the new location of Render Coffee in Charlestown is 32 Cambridge Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129. The website for the business can be found at https://www.rendercoffeebar.com/

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Foundation Kitchen to Open in Charlestown's Sullivan Square Area

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Broadway Restaurant Group Appears to Be Opening New Restaurant in Charlestown's City Square

A local restaurant group is apparently planning to open a new dining spot in Charlestown.

According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site, a new restaurant that will have "a focus on handmade pasta & cheeses, and extensive in-house butchery program, and locally sourced as well as high end Italian ingredients" is looking to open in City Square, hinting that it could be moving into the former Legal Oysteria space based on the fact that the post says the space was "a popular location for years and empty since the pandemic." The post indicates that the Broadway Restaurant Group is involved (it mentions "BRG" and the contact person is Jacob Mendros of the Broadway Restaurant Group), which includes Capo, Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant, Fat Baby, and Hunter's Kitchen and Bar, all of which are in South Boston, and it also appears to have an ownership connection to Monument Restaurant & Tavern in Charlestown which is shown on the map within the job posting.

The address for the upcoming restaurant from the Broadway Restaurant Group is 10 City Square, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

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Waverly Is Opening in the Former Grasshopper Cafe Space in Charlestown

Last year, it was reported that the people behind a Charlestown restaurant and bar might be opening a new dining spot in a nearby space, and now we have learned a little more about the proposed place.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Waverly is planning to open on Bunker Hill Street, moving into the space where Grasshopper Cafe had been until closing lasst spring. The notice mentions that Jon Sweeney would be the manager, which confirms that Waverly would indeed have a connection to Monument Restaurant & Tavern on Main Street, while the post also says that the upcoming restaurant hopes to have seating for 65 and a beer and wine license.

The address for Waverly is 231 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

[October 4 update: A message from meteorologist Eric Fisher indicates that Waverly is now open, with a Facebook post from Monument confirming this. (Fisher also tells us that the restaurant and bar has a fireplace.)]

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Monument Restaurant Team Looking to Open Diner-Style Concept in Grasshopper Cafe Space in Charlestown

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Jenny's Pizza in Charlestown Is Closing

A longtime pizzeria in Charlestown is shutting down.

According to a source, Jenny's Pizza on Medford Street is closing its doors on June 30, with a Facebook post from the owner saying the following:

It's a decision that was made with many hours of thought. Labor issues, food costs and covid fatigue are real and valid. I've given Jenny's 37 years of my life the last 22 years as owner. The last 3 years have been the hardest and it has l taken a toll on me....It's not going to be easy for me to walk away but it's time while I can on my own terms. Thank you for your love friendship and support. I am grateful. Joey from Jenny's

Jenny's first opened in 1970, offering pizza along with calzones, wings, subs, wraps, salads, pasta dishes, and more.

The address for Jenny's Pizza is 320 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Its website can be found at http://www.jennyspizza.com/

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Sullivan's Public House Is Opening in the Former Sullivan's Pub Space in Charlestown

A new dining and drinking spot is getting ready to open where a neighborhood bar in Charlestown had been, and it will have a similar name, though the concept appears to be a bit different.

According to multiple sources, Sullivan's Public House is opening very soon in the former Sullivan's Pub space on Main Street, with a Facebook post from the place indicating that it will apparently focus more on food than the previous watering hole, offering such items as scotch eggs, potato soup, soda bread, wings, potato boxty, grilled cheese, brick chicken, sirloin steak, a burger, hummus, and more, while also offering beer, wine, cider, and cocktails, the latter of which includes martinis, black velvets, chilled Irish coffee, and margaritas.

Sullivan's Pub was a cash-only watering hole that was mainly a local hangout.

The address for Sullivan's Public House is 85 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/sullivanspublic

[March 12 update: According to its Facebook page, Sullivan's Public House is now open.]

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Street Bistro in Charlestown Is Becoming Tangierino Once Again

A well-known name in Charlestown that was rebranded five years ago only to return a year later before being rebranded again is returning once again.

According to a couple of sources, Street Bistro is going back to being Tangierino, with a note within the Street Bistro website confirming that it will indeed be returning. Tangierino, which has been known for its French and Moroccan fare, first opened approximately 25 years ago, with the restaurant changing over to a Spanish tapas bar called Madera 83 in 2017, then changing back to Tangierino in 2018 before becoming Street Bistro in 2020.

The address for the new version of Tangierino is 83 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129. The website for Street Bistro is at https://www.streetbistrocharlestown.com/

[December 21 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Tangierino is now open once again.]

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Tangierino Has Morphed into Street Bistro Charlestown and Boston Cigar Club

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Kipo's Pizzeria in Charlestown to Be Replaced by Apartments

A longtime pizza spot in Charlestown is making way for residential space.

According to an article from Universal Hub, the Zoning Board of Appeal has approved plans to replace Kipo's on Bunker Hill Street with apartments, with the plan being to add two floors to the one-story building and build both two- and three-bedroom units. Kipo's, which has been in business for nearly 25 years, is mainly a local spot that offers such items as pizza, sandwiches, grill items, pasta dishes, and ice cream.

The address for Kipo's Pizzeria is 106 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

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Johnny Pomodoro Plans to Open in the Former New Speedy Chen's Space in Charlestown

It looks like a brand new dining spot featuring Italian food is on its way to Charlestown.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Johnny Pomodoro is planning to open on Main Street, moving into the former New Speedy Chen's space a few blocks northwest of the Austin Street intersection. The poster and the restaurant's Instagram page both indicate that the place will feature red sauce dishes, with the website for the eatery mentioning salads, garlic knots, subs, and tray pies. The latter item appears to refer to "grandma-style pizza," based on an Instagram post; grandma pizza is popular on Long Island and has some similarities to Sicilian pizza.

The address for the upcoming Johnny Pomodoro is 297 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Its website can be found at https://www.johnnypomodoro.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/johnnypomodoro/

[August 30, 2022 update: According to a press release, Johnny Pomodoro plans to open sometime in October, and the pizza will apparently be closer to Detroit-style pizza, which has some similarities to grandma-style pizza and Sicilian pizza.]

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Update: Pier 6 in Charlestown, ReelHouse in East Boston and Quincy Reopen After Going into Hibernation November 1

[Ed note: This article was updated on May 1 to reflect the fact that all three places are now open once again.]

It looks like three more Boston-area restaurants are following the increasing trend of dining spots going into hibernation as the temperatures start to drop.

According to multiple sources, Pier 6 in Charlestown and ReelHouse in East Boston and Quincy's Marina Bay are soon shutting down for the winter, with the websites for all three restaurants saying that they will be going on "Winter Break" on November 1. No reopening dates for any of the restaurants have been given as of yet, nor is it known whether its other affiliated dining spot--Mija in Faneuil Hall--might be going into hibernation as well; as of now, the website for that restaurant does not show that it plans to close for the winter, but if we hear otherwise, we will post an update here. (All four restaurants are part of the Navy Yard Hospitality Group.)

At least four other local restaurants have gone into hibernation over the past few weeks, including Commonwealth in Cambridge's Kendall Square, The Emory in Beacon Hill, The Kenmore in Kenmore Square, and Grand Tour in the Back Bay, with the common thread appearing to be the colder weather affecting such things as outdoor dining and foot traffic around restaurants as the pandemic continues.

The website for Navy Yard Hospitality Group (which includes links to its restaurants) can be found at https://www.navyyardhospitality.com/properties

[May 1, 2021 update: Based on their websites, ReelHouse in East Boston and Quincy are open once again, while Pier 6 reopens today.]

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Monument Restaurant Team Looking to Open Diner-Style Concept in Grasshopper Cafe Space in Charlestown

The people behind a Charlestown restaurant and bar could be opening a new spot in the space that had been home to a neighborhood eatery for the past decade.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Monument Restaurant & Tavern team have proposed a diner-style concept for the Grasshopper Cafe space on Bunker Hill Street. An article from the Charlestown Bridge mentions that the plans are in their early stages, with the people behind Monument--which is located on Main Street--giving details about the proposal in a Zoom meeting last week.

In 2019, it was reported that the owners of the Grasshopper Cafe were planning to close the place as they were looking to retire.

The address for the proposed diner from the Monument folks is 229 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

[March 24 update: A licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website indicates that the proposed eatery will be called Monument Diner, though it looks like its exact address will be 231 Bunker Hill Street.]

[June 2 update: According to a source, Grasshopper Cafe has officially closed, with a Facebook post from the place saying "We will miss you all but never forget the best breakfast in the Town! God Bless stay safe! We wish the new owners the Best of Luck !!"]

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Grasshopper Cafe in Charlestown May Be Closing

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Tradesman Is Opening in Charlestown

A coffee shop and lounge in downtown Boston is looking to expand to a space in a part of Charlestown with few dining options.

According to a licensing hearing page within the city's website, Tradesman is planning to open on Hood Park Drive, moving into a space within The Harvey apartment development just south of Sullivan Square. An article from the Charlestown Bridge mentions that Mark Grzelak and Mevzad Durakovic of Tradesman in the Hilton hotel on Broad Street are behind the proposed spot, which would be a coffee shop in the morning and a full-service restaurant at lunch and dinner while also having a bar and an outdoor patio. 

In addition to Tradesman, Grzelak and Durakovic also run Louie's and Fin Point Oyster Bar + Grille in downtown Boston.

The address for Tradesman in Charlestown is 50 Hood Park Drive, Charlestown, MA, 02129. The website for the original Tradesman can be found at http://www.tradesmanboston.com/

[December 10 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Charlestown location of Tradesman is in the middle of a soft opening, with the Instagram page for the place saying that an official opening is planned for Tuesday, December 14.]

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