Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Chestnut Hill Is Closing

A location of a local group of upscale Italian steakhouses is closing, though a new location could open nearby at some point.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Chestnut Hill is shutting down at the end of business hours on June 28, with owner Steve DiFillippo saying that the restaurant--which shares its space with Showcase SuperLux Chestnut Hill--is shutting down because the chain of movie theaters was sold and his deal with the chain ends this month. DiFillippo mentions in the article that "There are a million reasons why restaurants close, but this one is not closing because of lack of business....We're closing because we don't have a lease. We can't stay in a space that's not ours" while adding that this has been "the craziest thing [he's] ever dealt with." DiFillippo does hope to find a space for a new location of Davio's in Chestnut Hill while he's also planning to open another on the South Shore, possibly within the next year (the Braintree location of Davio's closed around the beginning of this year).

Other locations of Davio's locally can be found at Park Square in Boston, the Seaport District, Logan Airport, Foxboro, and Lynnfield.

The address for the Chestnut Hill location of Davio's is 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. The website for all locations can be found at https://davios.com/

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Limani at The Street Chestnut Hill Has Closed

An upscale Mediterranean restaurant with roots in New York has shut down.

According to a source, Limani at The Street Chestnut Hill is no longer in business, with the website for the development removing the dining spot from its website while a Yelp post shows a sign out front indicating that it shuttered sometime this month. It appears that other locations in New York City, Roslyn, NY, Charlotte, NC, and Washington, D.C. remain in operation, while there is also a Limani Grill location in Boston's Seaport District along with another in Commack, NY.

Limani first opened at The Street Chestnut Hill in the spring of 2022; the website for the other locations can be found at https://limani.com/

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Lab 13 Handroll Bar Opens at Chestnut Hill Square

A new sushi spot has come to a mixed-use development a few miles west of Boston.

According to a press release, Lab 13 Handroll Bar is now open at Chestnut Hill Square, which is located along Route 9 by the Newton/Brookline border. The new restaurant is a specialty omakase-style hand roll place that offers set menus with 3, 4, 5, or 6 options along with individual hand rolls and sashimi. The website for Lab 13 Handroll Bar has a statement on it saying that "Sushi is truly a rice dish, not just about the fish, and we honor that with premium seaweed, house made soy sauce, and top quality seafood in every roll."

The address for Lab 13 Handroll Bar is 210 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Its website can be found at https://www.lab13handroll.com/

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Just Salad Is Opening at The Street Chestnut Hill

A New York-based salad chain continues to expand into the Greater Boston area, with a new one on the way to a mixed-use development a few miles west of the city.

According to a press release, Just Salad is planning to open at The Street Chestnut Hill, joining others locally in Boston's Financial District and Fort Point along with Cambridge Crossing in East Cambridge, Burlington, and Needham. Based on those locations, expect to see such options as salads, salad wraps, warm bowls, soups, and smoothies, including a rotating list of seasonal items.

If all goes as planned, the new location of Just Salad at The Street Chestnut Hill will open sometime this fall.

The website for Just Salad (which was founded in NYC in 2006) is at https://www.justsalad.com/

[December 11 update: According to a new press release, Just Salad is now open at The Street Chestnut Hill.]

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Madras Dosa Co. to Open at The Street Chestnut Hill

A fast-casual Indian restaurant with two locations in the Boston area will be opening a third, and this one will be a few miles west of the city.

According to a Threads post from @daryldonatelli, Madras Dosa Co. is planning to open at The Street Chestnut Hill, with this being confirmed in a Facebook post from the business which says, "Dosa, don’t mind if we do. @madrasdosaco is coming soon to The Street. This South Indian spot will be your go-to for dosa, chaats, pulaos, & more. Keep your eyes (and appetites) open for more details on opening." The Threads post mentions that the restaurant will apparently be going into the space where a location of The Bagel Table had been for approximately 7 years before recently shutting down.

Other locations of Madras Dosa Co. can be found in Boston's Seaport District and Harvard Square in Cambridge, along with others in New York City and New Jersey. The website for all locations is at https://madrasdosaco.com/

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Pink Carrot Is Opening at The Street Chestnut Hill

A North End Cafe that focuses on healthy fare is going to be opening another new location in the local area.

According to a press release, Pink Carrot will soon open at The Street Chestnut Hill, joining its original shop on Salem Street while an upcoming outlet at Lyrik Back Bay is also in the works (as mentioned in an earlier article here). Once it debuts in early September, the new location of the cafe will offer such options as sweet and savory toasts, wraps and bowls, smoothies, coffee, and more, and it will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (breakfast items will be available all day).

The North End location of Pink Carrot debuted in early 2022; its website can be found at https://www.pinkcarrotboston.com/

[October 2 update: A new press release indicates that Pink Carrot is now open at The Street Chestnut Hill.]

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XOXO Sushi Bar Opens in Chestnut Hill

A year and a half ago, it was reported that a new upscale Japanese restaurant was planning to open a few miles west of Boston, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to a press release, XOXO Sushi Bar is now open, with the Boylston Street spot being a izakaya (basically a Japanese-style pub) featuring multi-course omakase-style presentations as well as sushi a la carte and robatayaki along with beer, wine, sakes, and cocktails. The restaurant will be open for dinner service and it will also have a late-night menu as well that includes handrolls and hot bites.

The address for XOXO Sushi Bar is 1154 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. Its website can be found at https://www.xoxosushi.com/

[Earlier Article]
XOXO Sushi Bar Plans to Open in Chestnut Hill

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Hummus v'Hummus at The Street Chestnut Hill Has Closed

A fast-casual spot a few miles west of Boston that offered salad, rice, and hummus bowls has shut down, though the business itself will continue on.

According to a source, Hummus v'Hummus at The Street Chestnut is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the place over the weekend saying that the "Chestnut Hill location...had its last service yesterday. Thank you so much for all the love Chestnut Hill and thank you for the opportunity and support." We have been told that Hummus v'Hummus will continue catering and will also do delivery, and while its Brighton and Sharon locations are no longer in operation, something will apparently be coming to the Sharon location.

Avi Shemtov, who is behind Hummus v'Hummus, is also behind Simcha restaurant in Sharon and The Chubby Chickpea, a food truck and catering operation that was established in Canton in 2010.

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Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse at the Mall at Chestnut Hill Has Closed

It looks like a Japanese restaurant a few miles west of Boston has closed.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse at the Mall at Chestnut Hill is no longer in business, with its sign being taken down and OpenTable saying "permanently closed." It is not known why the restaurant shut down, nor is it known what might go into its space; if we get any additional information we will post it here, so keep checking back for updates.

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse first opened in 2013, offering steak, sushi, teppanyaki options, and more.

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XOXO Sushi Bar Plans to Open in Chestnut Hill

A brand new Japanese restaurant is on its way to Chestnut Hill.

According to a post within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com, XOXO Sushi Bar is planning to open this winter, with the spot featuring "top of the line modern Japanese cuisine, fun and innovative creative cocktails, wine, beer & sake mixed with a fantastic experience and atmosphere." The corresponding map for the place shows Misono, a Japanese and Korean restaurant and sushi bar in West Roxbury, so it may have some sort of connection to that space, though if we find any additional updates, including its exact location, we will post an update here.

[December 8 update: A press release indicates that XOXO Sushi Bar plans to open very soon (we were told in the late fall) in a space across from The Street at Chestnut Hill (at 1154 Boylston Street). The press release also says that the kitchen will be led by PABU alum Desmond Chow and that it will feature a rotating chef's choice omakase menu while also serving sushi a la carte and robatayaki cuisine.]

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Glazed Bytes Opens at The Shops at Chestnut Hill

A new cafe that offers a twist on two popular breakfast items has opened a few miles west of Boston.

According to both an article from the Boston Business Journal and a page within the Simon site, Glazed Bytes is now open on the upper level of The Shops At Chestnut Hill, with the place featuring "croffles," or a mix of croissants and waffles. The menu for the eatery shows both sweet and savory croffles, with the former including ice cream and sauce and the latter including melted cheese and toppings such as bacon and pepperoni, while pasta salads, sandwiches, and coffee and tea are also available.

The website for Glazed Bytes can be found at https://www.glazedbytes.com/

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Limani Opens at The Street Chestnut Hill

Early last year, it was reported that a pair of Mediterranean restaurants in New York State would be joined by a third in the Greater Boston area. Now we have learned that the new location has debuted.

According to a press release, Limani is now open at The Street Chestnut Hill, with the restaurant having two levels of space that look out at Hammond Pond while being open for lunch and dinner. The new location of Limani joins others in Manhattan and in Roslyn on Long Island, and it offers a variety of Mediterranean dishes including Greek fare and seafood options.

The website for all three locations of Limani can be found at https://limani.com/ while the Instagram page for the Chestnut Hill outlet is at https://www.instagram.com/limani_chestnuthill/

[Earlier Article]
Limani Plans to Open in Chestnut Hill

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Hummus v'Hummus Is Opening at The Street Chestnut Hill

Several months ago, it was reported that a well-known local chef was opening a new dining spot at an open-air marketplace in Brighton. Now we have learned that a second location is in the works as well.

Both a Facebook post and a message sent by Avi Shemtov indicates that Hummus v'Hummus is planning to open at The Street Chestnut Hill, moving into a space next to Star Market. This outlet will be joining another at the Charles River Speedway on Western Avenue in Brighton, with both featuring hummus bowls with a daily rotating list of toppings, including smoked meats and veggies--and they will be combining ideas from Shemtov's Chubby Chickpea food truck along with his two restaurants. Based on a Facebook comment from Shemtov, it looks like the Chestnut Hill location could be opening early next year if all goes well.

Avi Shemtov's Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/chefavishemtov/

[September 30 update: According to a Facebook post, Hummus v'Hummus soft-opened this week at The Street Chestnut Hill, with its grand opening taking place next Thursday.]

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Avi Shemtov to Open Hummus v'Hummus at the Charles River Speedway in Brighton

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Chef Dave's Is Opening at The Street Chestnut Hill

A private chef is opening his very own restaurant a few miles west of Boston.

According to a press release, David Welch is planning to open Chef Dave's at The Street Chestnut Hill, with the dining spot being a bistro-style restaurant that offers such options as macaroni and cheese, veal chops, BBQ ribs, whole roasted crispy duck, lemon herb roasted chicken, prime beef filets, osso bucco, and more. Chef Dave's hopes to open sometime this winter and it will serve lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch along with takeout.

David Welch got his start more than 20 years ago at Formaggio Kitchen and has since become a well-known chef and caterer for such places as Harvard University, MIT, and the boutique menswear store Mr. Sid.

The Instagram page for Chef Dave's can be found at https://www.instagram.com/chefdavesonthestreet/

[May 5, 2022 update: A press release indicates that Chef Dave's is now open.]

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Chef Ronsky's at The Street in Chestnut Hill Has Apparently Closed

An Italian dining spot a few miles west of Boston that was run by a James Beard Award winner appears to have shut down.

According to a message sent from Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub, Chef Ronsky's at The Street in Chestnut Hill has its windows papered over and is apparently no longer in business, with a check on the website for the shopping center indicating that the page for the dining spot has been removed. The person behind the restaurant is Ron Suhanosky, who had been one of the founders of Sfoglia, a high-end Italian restaurant in New York's Upper West Side along with a location on Nantucket that is no longer in operation; Suhanosky also received a James Beard Award in 2010 for his cookbook Pasta Sfoglia.

Chef Ronsky's had formerly been called Ronsky's at The Street in Chestnut Hill, and it actually started out as a popup within the shopping center.

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Comella's Has Apparently Closed Its Shop at The Street Chestnut Hill; Delivery Option Continues

One of the physical locations of a local chain of Italian dining spots appears to have closed, though people in the area can still order delivery from the business.

According to several sources, Comella's at The Street Chestnut Hill has closed its storefront, with one source sending a picture showing a sign out front that indicates something new will be going into the space. A message we received from the company mentions that they continue to offer delivery to the Chestnut Hill community via phone or online orders, with the web page for that location saying that that location is indeed delivery-only now, while the page for Comella's on the website for The Street Chestnut Hill has been removed.

The Chestnut Hill location of Comella's first opened in the early part of 2011.

The address for the Chestnut Hill storefront of Comella's was 1 Boylston Street (Route 9), Chestnut Hill, MA, 02465. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.comellasrestaurants.com/

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The Friendly Toast Is Opening in Chestnut Hill

An eclectic local group of dining spots is opening yet another new location, with this one coming to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, The Friendly Toast is planning to open at The Shops at Chestnut Hill, with our source telling us that the new restaurant will take over the space where Besito had been until closing last month. A page within the Simon Property Group website confirms that the eatery is indeed on its way to the shopping center, saying that it is "coming soon."

The Friendly Toast, which is known in part for its breakfast dishes, currently has locations in Boston's Back Bay, Burlington, Bedford, NH, Portsmouth, NH, and Burlington, VT, and another new outlet is on its way to the former Applebee's space at the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers as well. [Ed Note: The Danvers location is now open.]

The address for The Friendly Toast in Chestnut Hill will be 199 Boylston Street (Route 9), Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. The website for all locations can be found at https://thefriendlytoast.com/

[February 28, 2022 update: According to a press release, The Friendly Toast in Chestnut Hill is now open.]

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Besito Has Closed Its Chestnut Hill Location

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Besito Has Closed Its Chestnut Hill Location

A small group of upscale Mexican restaurants appears to have said goodbye to the Greater Boston area.

Based on information from a couple of sources, Besito at The Shops at Chestnut Hill is no longer in operation, with a check on the web page for the Boylston Street dining spot confirming this, saying that "During these trying times it is with a heavy heart that we are sharing the unfortunate end to our time in our beloved Besito Chestnut Hill location. We are deeply saddened by this turn of events and will miss all of our amazing guests in Chestnut Hill. We cannot thank everyone enough for their loyalty and endless support." Besito, which closed its other Boston-area location in Burlington in 2018, had once been planning to open an outlet at MarketStreet Lynnfield as well, though those plans apparently fell through at some point.

Currently, other locations of Besito can be found in Huntington, Roslyn, and West Islip, NY, all of which are owned and operated by Besito OBP, and ones in Tampa, FL, and Ardmore, PA, both of which are owned and operated by ConSul Hospitality Group

The address for the now-closed Besito in Chestnut Hill was 199 Boylston Street (Route 9), Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467.

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Limani Plans to Open in Chestnut Hill

A pair of Mediterranean restaurants based in New York will be expanding to the Boston area, with a new location coming to a development a few miles west of the city.

According to a press release, Limani is planning to open at The Street Chestnut Hill, joining locations at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan and in Roslyn on Long Island, with the new location offering a variety of Mediterranean dishes including Greek fare and seafood options. The upcoming restaurant, which will be open for lunch, dinner, and a Sunday brunch, will have two levels of space and will overlook Hammond Pond, with a wine bar being on the ground floor.

If all goes as planned, the new location of Limani will open later this year.

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Bianca Opens at The Street in Chestnut Hill

A new family-friendly restaurant that has been a long time in the making has come to the western suburbs of Boston, and the team behind two of the region's best-known spots are running the place.

According to a press release, Bianca is now open at The Street in Chestnut Hill, and as mentioned in an earlier article, Tim and Nancy Cushman (o ya, Hojoko) are behind the dining spot. The new restaurant focuses on seasonal dishes with global influences including house-made pastas, sushi rolls, and wood-fired items (and eventually wood-fired pizza and sandwiches) as well as craft beer, wine, sake, and cocktails, while a Roman-style pizzeria called Mr. Roni Cups--which debuted in August--continues to operate within the space. Bianca, which has both indoor dining and outdoor dining on two separate patios, also has a children's menu that includes such items as Japanese fried chicken with ginger-soy marinade, lemon, and French fries, and "Sketti & Meatball."

Plans for Bianca were first mentioned here back in September of 2018.

The website for Bianca (And Mr. Roni Cups) is at https://www.biancachestnuthill.com/

[Earlier Articles]
Tim and Nancy Cushman to Open New Restaurant at The Street in Chestnut Hill
Mr. Roni Cups Opens within Upcoming Bianca Space at The Street in Chestnut Hill

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