Zocca Cucina Italiana Is Opening in Dedham

A new Italian restaurant is on its way to the southwest suburbs of Boston, and it will have an ownership connection to a couple of other dining spots in the local area.

According to an email, Zocca Cucina Italiana is planning to open in Dedham, offering seasonal Italian fare with roots in the Northern Italy town of Zocca. The people behind Molinari's in Dorchester and Ravello in Watertown are opening the Dedham Square spot, which will offer such options as wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, wine, and cocktails. 

The address for Zocca Cucina Italiana is 585 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website can be found at https://www.zoccadedham.com/

[August 6 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Zocca Cucina Italiana is now open in Dedham.]

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Anna's Taqueria to Open at Legacy Place in Dedham

A local group of Mexican restaurants continues to be in expansion mode, with a new one now on the way to a mixed-use development southwest of Boston.

According to a source, Anna's Taqueria is planning to open at Legacy Place in Dedham, with an article from boston25news.com mentioning that the new outlet hopes to debut sometime this fall. Once it opens, the new location of Anna will join a number of locations in the Greater Boston area, and another new one is currently in the works for Natick while a possible South Boston location could be coming as well (an outlet in Woburn also recently opened).

The website for Anna's Taqueria is at https://annas.com/

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Keshar Indian Bistro Is Opening in the Former Kouzina Estiatorio Space in Dedham

A new Indian restaurant is on its way to the southwest suburbs of Boston, and it has a connection to a dining spot on Cape Cod.

According to a post on the Dedham Square Circle Facebook group page, Keshar Indian Bistro is planning to open in Dedham, moving into the space on High Street where Kouzina Estiatorio had been. A check on the website for Keshar Indian Restaurant in West Yarmouth shows that the two have an ownership connection, as the upcoming Dedham location is shown on the site. It appears that if all goes well, Keshar Indian Bistro could be opening sometime in February.

Kouzina Estiatorio closed down early last year after 16 years in business.

The address for the Dedham location of Keshar Indian Restaurant is 557 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. The website for both locations of Keshar is at https://kesharindianbistro.com/

[August 1 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Keshar Indian Restaurant is now open in Dedham.]

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Mecha Noodle Bar to Open at Legacy Place in Dedham

A Connecticut-based group of Asian restaurants will be opening another outlet in the Greater Boston area, with this one being in a mixed-use development just southwest of the city.

According to the website for Legacy Place in Dedham, Mecha Noodle Bar is planning to open within the development, joining others in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood and Brookline's Coolidge Corner. Based on those outlets along with other locations in Connecticut, Ohio, Washington, DC, and Colorado, expect to see noodle dishes with Southeast Asian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean influences including ramen and pho.

The website for Mecha Noodle Bar is at https://mechanoodlebar.com/

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Menya Jiro at Legacy Place in Dedham Has Closed

It looks like a ramen spot southwest of Boston has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Menya Jiro at Legacy Place in Dedham is no longer in operation, with a check on the Legacy Place website seeming to confirm this as it has removed the restaurant from the site. The Dedham location of the chain first opened in 2022, joining another outlet in the Harvard Square section of Cambridge (which Google mentions as "temporarily closed").

The address for the now-closed Menya Jiro in Dedham was 756 Legacy Place, Dedham, MA, 02026. 

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The Halal Guys, Dave's Hot Chicken to Open in Dedham

A few months ago, it was reported that a couple of growing chains were both planning to open within a development in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, and now we have learned that the two businesses will be doing something similar in the southwest suburbs.

According to a source, The Halal Guys and Dave's Hot Chicken are both planning to open in Dedham, with the two of them apparently moving into the space by Star Market on Providence Highway that had been home to Panera before it moved up the street. These plans have been confirmed by a page within the town's website that shows a Design Review Advisory Board hearing, showing The Halal Guys as being at 799 Providence Highway and Dave's Hot Chicken being at 797 Providence Highway.

Back in June, we wrote about plans for The Halal Guys and Dave's Hot Chicken to open at the Bon on Boylston Street in the Fenway, with the former being takeout-only while the latter will apparently have both takeout and dine-in options. (The two businesses also have locations within the same space at South Bay in Dorchester as well.)

The website for The Halal Guys is at https://thehalalguys.com/ and the website for Dave's Hot Chicken is at https://www.daveshotchicken.com/

[Earlier Article]
The Halal Guys, Dave's Hot Chicken Plan to Open at the Bon Apartment Complex in Boston's Fenway

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Horse Thieves Tavern in Dedham Has Closed

A tavern in the southwest suburbs of Boston has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Horse Thieves Tavern in Dedham is no longer in business, with a picture of a note posted in the thread saying the following:

We want to thank you for 5+ years of dedication. It is with a heavy heart that we are closing the tavern. The tavern has had a great run in the Square and we are very grateful to Dedham and the people of Dedham for supporting us.

Horse Thieves Tavern first opened in March of 2019 after being in the works for at least three years; the restaurant and bar featured a mix of classic American and New American fare while being known in part for its fireplace and its live music.

The address for the now-closed Horse Thieves Tavern was 585 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026.

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Melty Is Opening in Dedham

A small group of grilled cheese places with roots out west will be expanding to the Greater Boston area.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Melty is planning to open in Dedham, moving into the space on Washington Street that had been home to Gilbert's Wine & Spirits. The post mentions that the upcoming eatery "specializes in grilled-cheese sandwiches with stuff on top of the cheese," with a check on the website for the business (which is headquartered in Utah) indicating that this would be its first location in New England.

The address for Melty in Dedham is 290 Washington Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. The website for the company is at https://www.lovemelty.com/

[September 20 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Dedham location of Melty is opening on September 27.]

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Few and Far Is Opening in the Former Isabella/Cafe Tremezzo Space in Dedham

The people behind a neighborhood bistro in Cambridge are opening a new dining spot, with this one being in the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to its Instagram page and an earlier article from the bostonchefs.com site, Few and Far is planning to open in Dedham, moving into the space on High Street in Dedham Square that had been home to Caffe Tremezzo, and before that, Isabella. The bostonchefs.com site mentions that Stan Hilbert, who is the owner of Forage, and chef Eric Cooper are looking to open the new spot in the spring, and it will be a farm-to-table restaurant with locally-sourced seasonal fare along with local beers, natural wines, and craft cocktails.

The address for Few and Far is 566 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website will be at https://fewandfardedham.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/fewandfardedham/

[May 1 update: An Instagram post from the place indicates that Few and Far has opened.]

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Kouzina Estiatorio in Dedham Has Closed

A Greek restaurant just southwest of Boston has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Kouzina Estiatorio in Dedham has closed, with a Facebook post from the High Street spot saying the following:

We have been blessed to serve our community for the past 16+ years. We have made a lot of great connections, memories and friends along the way through good times and bad. Unfortunately, right now, we have to step away to take care of our health and well being as well as that of our families. Thank you all for your years of support and encouragement. With much love, The Sountoulidis Family

Kouzina Estiatorio was a popular place for takeout, though it did have a few tables for dining in; the menu offered such items as avgolemono soup, souvlaki, spanakopita, stuffed grape leaves, pastitsio, gyros, burgers, and baklava.

The address for Kouzina Estiatorio was 557 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026.

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Tavern in the Square Opens in Dedham

A local group of restaurants and bars has opened another new outlet, with this one being just southwest of Boston.

According to multiple sources, Tavern in the Square is now open in Dedham, and as mentioned in an earlier article, it has taken over the former Joe's American Bar & Grill space on Providence Highway. The new location is one of three that was announced earlier this year, with one in Framingham opening this summer while another in Weymouth is planning to open as well. (Other outlets can be found in North Station and South Station in Boston, Allston, Burlington, Littleton, Lowell, Shrewsbury, Tyngsborough, Woburn, and Wrentham.

The address for the new location of Tavern in the Square is 985 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA, 02026. The website for all locations is at https://www.taverninthesquare.com/

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KPOT to Open Locations in Dedham, Malden, and Methuen

A Korean restaurant chain with roots in New York City will be expanding to the local area, bringing at least three outlets to Eastern Massachusetts.

According to its website, KPOT is planning to open locations in Dedham, Malden, and Methuen, with the Dedham outlet opening at the Dedham Mall on Providence Highway, the Malden outlet opening in the former John Brewer's Tavern space on Highland Avenue, and the Methuen outlet opening at The Loop on Pleasant Valley Street. Based on the other locations, expect to see all-you-can-eat Korean hot pot and Korean BBQ at the upcoming restaurants.

KPOT first started out in the Flushing section of Queens in 2018; the website for the chain can be found at https://thekpot.com/

Thanks to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page for initially bringing this to our attention.

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4 Corners Pizza in Newton Is Expanding to Legacy Place in Dedham

A dining spot in the western suburbs of Boston that is known in part for its unusual combining of two popular food items is opening a second location southwest of the city.

According to a message sent from @IrishEyesPhoto1 (whose Twitter/X name is Arcadipanephotography), 4 Corners Pizza in Newton is planning to expand to a new space at Legacy Place in Dedham, with the Instagram page for the eatery confirming this. Based on its existing location on Beacon Street just west of Newton Centre and just north of Newton Highlands, the new outlet will offer pizza cupcakes which are made with pizza dough and include a variety of toppings, and it could also be serving classic and deep-dish pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, and more depending on how similar the menu is to the Newton spot.

The website for 4 Corners Pizza can be found at https://www.4cornerspizza.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/4cornerspizza

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Life Alive Opens at Legacy Place in Dedham

Last fall, it was reported that a local group of organic cafes would be opening a new location just off Route 128, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to a press release, Life Alive opens today at Legacy Place in Dedham, offering such options as salads, grain/acai/noodle bowls, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, lattes, and more. The new outlet joins others in Boston (2), Brookline, Cambridge (3), Lowell, Salem, and Somerville.

The website for all locations of Life Alive is at https://www.lifealive.com/

[Earlier Article]
Life Alive Plans to Open in Dedham

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The Capital Grille Opens at Legacy Place in Dedham

Last summer, it was reported that a chain of upscale steakhouses was planning to open a new Boston-area location just off Route 128, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to a press release, The Capital Grille is now open at Legacy Place in Dedham, moving into the space that had been home to an outlet of P. F. Chang's. The new location of the steakhouse joins others locally in Boston, Burlington, and Chestnut Hill, and it includes a lounge along with private and semi-private space that can be used for events and functions.

The address for the new Capital Grille at Legacy Place is 110 Elm Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/

[Earlier Article]
The Capital Grille Plans to Replace P. F. Chang's at Legacy Place in Dedham

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Kelly's Roast Beef Is Opening in Dedham

A local group of road beef spots that dates back to the 1950s is going to be opening a new outlet in the Greater Boston area.

An Instagram post from the business confirms what multiple sources have told us, that Kelly's Roast Beef is planning to open in Dedham, with NBC 10 Boston indicating that it will move into a space on Providence Highway a short distance north of Legacy Place (and on the southbound side of the road). Once it opens, the new location will join others in Revere, Danvers, Medford, and Saugus, along with others in New Hampshire an Florida.

The address for the new location of Kelly's Roast Beef in Dedham is 825 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website can be found at https://kellysroastbeef.com/

[November 7 update: A new Instagram post indicates that the Dedham location of Kelly's Roast Beef has opened for drive thru only, with the place fully opening soon.]

[January 1, 2024 update: Kelly's in Dedham is now fully open.]

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Tavern in the Square Plans to Open Locations in Dedham, Framingham, and Weymouth

A local group of restaurants and bars is getting ready to expand in a big way locally.

Based on information from a source, a Patch article, and the website for the business, Tavern in the Square is planning to open new locations in the Greater Boston area in Dedham, Framingham, and Weymouth, with the Dedham outlet taking over the former Joe's space on Providence Highway and the Framingham location moving into Shoppers World (no address can be found for the Weymouth outlet as of yet). In addition, other new locations are on their way to Bedford, NH, and Salem, NH, as well, according to their website.

Currently, locations of Tavern in the Square can be found at North Station and South Station in Boston, Allston, Burlington, Littleton, Lowell, Shrewsbury, Tyngsborough, Woburn, Wrentham, and three in Connecticut and Rhode Island. The website for all locations is at https://www.taverninthesquare.com/

[June 10, 2024 update: According to a source, the Weymouth location of Tavern in the Square is now open.]

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b.good at Legacy Place in Dedham Has Closed

Yesterday, it was reported that another location of a local group of restaurants had closed, and now we have learned that yet another outlet has shut down as well.

According to a Tweet from @zipsix, b.good at Legacy Place in Dedham is no longer in business, with a check on the locations section of their website confirming this, as it has been removed from the site. As announced earlier, the Burlington location of the group of restaurants--which are known in part for their healthy options--had also closed, while outlets in Boston's South End, Bedford, Hingham, and Wellesley have shuttered as well over the past few years.

The address for the now-closed b.good in Dedham was 708 Legacy Place, Dedham, MA, 02026. The website for all locations is at https://bgood.com/

[Earlier Article]
b.good in Burlington Has Apparently Closed

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Hayashi Sushi Opens in Former Small Batch Cafe/Roadworthy Space in Dedham

A new sushi place has opened in the southwest suburbs of Boston.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Hayashi Sushi is now open in Dedham, taking over the space on Washington Street that had been home to Small Batch Cafe until this spring, and before that, Roadworthy. The website for the restaurant mentions "Our Interesting History," saying that "Hayashi Sushi is one of the finest restaurants in Dedham MA....Exotic sauces and flavors intermingle on your plate, and the hot, tangy aromas waft up to meet your nose, creating an exciting taste journey you can experience only in our restaurant."

Another sushi spot named Hayashi can be found in Easton, though it doesn't appear that there is any connection between the two.

The address for Hayashi in Dedham is 125 Washington Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. Its website can be found at https://hayashisushima.com/

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Life Alive Plans to Open in Dedham

A growing local group of organic cafes is expanding further into the area, with one now on the way to a development just off Route 128.

According to a press release, Life Alive is planning to open a new location at Legacy Place in Dedham, and based on the offerings at the other outlets, expect to find salads, grain/acai/noodle bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, lattes, and more at the upcoming spot. Once it opens in the fall of 2023, the new location of Life Alive will join others in Boston (2), Brookline, Cambridge (3), Lowell, Salem, and Somerville.

The website for all locations of Life Alive can be found at https://www.lifealive.com/

[September 7, 2023 update: A new press release mentions that Life Alive plans to open at Legacy Place on September 19.]

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