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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Las Palmas Opens in the Former El Jefe's Taqueria Space in Cambridge's Harvard Square

A new location of a pair Dominican restaurants has debuted.

According to a press release, Las Palmas soft-opens today from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the former El Jefe's Taqueria space in The Garage in Harvard Square, joining its original location in Roslindale as well as another at Harvard University's Smith Campus Center, though we are told that that one will be closing on July 31 (there had once been another at The Launchpad at MIT as well). Expect the new location--which is a full-service quick-casual spot--to offer customizable bowls, empanadas, roasted pork, stewed chicken, Dominican sandwiches, house-made flan, and more, and it will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

The address for the new location of Las Palmas in Harvard Square is 83 Mt Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for the business is at https://laspalmaskitchen.com/

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El Punto Restaurant & Lounge Plans to Open in Dorchester

A new restaurant may be on its way to a section of Boston that has relatively few full-service options for dining and drinking, and it would be moving into a space that was going to be home to a barbecue spot until those plans fell through.

According to an article from Universal Hub, El Punto Restaurant & Lounge is looking to open on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester between Franklin Park and Harambee Park, with the space including a function room. The post says that the 240-seat spot would offer Dominican and Spanish food and hopes to have a full bar if it can acquire a liquor license.

An earlier article here stated that Royalty Iron Grill had been looking to open within the space back in 2018, but those plans never came to fruition.

The address for the proposed El Punto Restaurant & Lounge in Dorchester is 879-881 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02119.

[Earlier Article]
Royalty Iron Grill Plans to Open in Dorchester

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Las Palmas Opens at the Smith Center in Cambridge's Harvard Square

A pair of Dominican restaurants have been joined by a third, with this one being a second location in Cambridge.

According to an article in The Harvard Crimson, Las Palmas is now open within Harvard University's Smith Campus Center on Mass. Ave., taking over the space where a location of Swissbakers had been. The new outlet joins the original in Roslindale along with another at The Launchpad at MIT, and it offers such options as rice bowls, empanadas, Dominican-style hot pockets, caramel flan, tres leches cake, coffee, and tropical juices.

In addition to the new location of Las Palmas, the Smith Campus Center also has outlets of Sally's Sandwiches and Blackbird Doughnuts.

The Facebook page for Las Palmas can be found at https://www.facebook.com/palmasrestaurant/

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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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Infused Kreyol in Malden Has Closed

A Malden restaurant that featured a type of fusion cuisine that isn't easy to find in the Boston area has shut down.

A message sent to us by The Passionate Foodie indicates that Infused Kreyol on Main Street is no longer in business, with a check on its Facebook page showing a post that says the following:

We're heartbroken that we are permanently closing our restaurant. We were hoping to bounce back even stronger but unfortunately that's not possible at this time. Please know that this was a difficult decision but it is out of our control. It has been a very challenging time for us, especially with deciding to re-opening. We will miss you all and will provide updates of any future plans. Thank you for your support!

Infused Kreyol first opened in 2018, offering Haitian/Dominican fusion including dishes such as dishes pulled pork with rice and plantains, shrimp and grits, traditional Haitian fried pork, and puff pastries filled with beef, chicken, or cod.

The address for this now-closed restaurant in Malden was: Infused Kreyol, 423 Main Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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100% Delicias Express in Roslindale Has Opened a New Location in Jamaica Plain

by Marc Hurwitz

A Roslindale restaurant that features Dominican street food has expanded to Jamaica Plain.

According to an article from the Jamaica Plain News, 100% Delicias Express is now open on Centre Street, joining its original location on Hyde Park Avenue. The post says that the new shop resides in a small space with only a few tables set up, and that its menu includes rotisserie chicken, a variety of empanadas, grilled meat and seafood, pork mofongo, fried pork belly, cativia (yucca patties), and some breakfast items as well.

The address for this new Dominican restaurant in Jamaica Plain is: 100% Delicias Express, 660A Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130.

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Big Papi's Grille in Framingham Is Closing, Apparently Reopening in Boston

Nearly a year after first reporting that a new Big Papi's Grille may be coming to Boston, it appears that this may indeed be happening, though the circumstances seem to be different now.

According to The MetroWest Daily News, the Framingham location of Big Papi's on Route 9 is set to close, as the building is going to be torn down to make way for a new structure. In addition, the restaurant's lease is also up at the end of July, so Red Sox star David Ortiz and his partners are looking to leave Framingham and reopen the restaurant somewhere in Boston.

Big Papi's Grille first opened in Framingham in July of 2009, featuring Caribbean and Dominican-influenced dishes such as tostones, Dominican sausage, red snapper, fish tacos, and Cubano sliders. The casual upscale restaurant also offers several options for steaks and chops.

As soon as we find out more information on where in Boston Big Papi's Grille might be moving to, we will post an update here.

[July 4 update: According to several sources, including a poster on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page as well as the restaurant's Facebook page itself, Big Papi's Grille in Framingham is now officially closed. Also, there is still no word on where it might be moving to in Boston.]

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Big Papi's Grille May Be Coming to Boston

A popular Red Sox slugger who opened a restaurant west of Boston a year ago is apparently looking to open a new spot in the city.

According to the Boston Herald, David Ortiz and the business partners involved with Framingham's Big Papi's Grille have been looking around the Back Bay and downtown Boston for a possible location for a second restaurant, and may indeed be close to coming to terms on a spot. The Herald mentions that the search for a second Big Papi's Grille comes on the heels of a some changes to both the menu and the atmosphere of the original restaurant, which is located on Route 9 in Framingham.

Big Papi's is a casual upscale Dominican-influenced restaurant that features steaks, chops, seafood, and sandwiches. A few highlights include tostones, Dominican sausage, red snapper, fish tacos, Cubano sliders, filet mignon, and a rack of lamb.

For more information on the possible opening of a new Big Papi's Grille in Boston, please go to the Boston Herald link below.

Team David Ortiz scouts Boston for second Big Papi's Grille

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