Big Daddy's in Brighton Expands, Opening a New Location in East Arlington

A dining spot in a Boston neighborhood that is known in part for its pizza has expanded to the northwest suburbs.

According to multiple sources, Big Daddy's is now open in East Arlington, taking over the former Maria's Pizzeria and Grille space on Mass. Ave. and joining another location on Western Avenue in Brighton. In addition to pizza, Big Daddy's also offers calzones, subs, pasta dishes, and grill items, and one of its more popular items is its fried dough bites with cinnamon.

The address for the new location of Big Daddy's in East Arlington is 86 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. The website for the business is at https://bdpizza.com/

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My Brother's Place in East Arlington Has Closed

A longtime pizzeria and sub shop in the northwestern suburbs of Boston has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, My Brother's Place in East Arlington is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Broadway restaurant saying that it was "due to challenges beyond our control." My Brother's Place first opened 24 years ago, offering soups, salads, pizza, calzones, pasta dishes, hot and cold subs, wraps, club sandwiches, grill items, and more.

The address for the now-closed My Brother's Place in East Arlington was 181 Broadway, Arlington, MA, 02474.

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Little Q Hot Pot in East Arlington Has Closed

A Chinese restaurant in the northwest suburbs of Boston has closed after being in the space for nearly 15 years.

A source has confirmed to us that Little Q Hot Pot in East Arlington is no longer in operation, with a note out front indicating that it officially closed on October 28 while also hinting that there may be future plans to return elsewhere, saying to "follow up with our website if you...need information about any openings in different locations." Little Q first opened on Mass. Ave. in 2010, being an offshoot of a restaurant with the same name that once resided in the long-closed Quincy Fair Mall on Hancock Street in Quincy Center; another restaurant in Boston's Chinatown called The Q had a connection to the Quincy eatery as well, with that place remaining in operation.

The address for the now-closed Little Q Hot Pot in East Arlington was 196 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

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Namaste Spice Is Opening in the Former Anthony's East Side Deli Space in East Arlington

More than four years ago, it was reported that an Italian deli in the northwest suburbs of Boston was being sold and that a new owner was slated to take over the space. Now we have learned that a new restaurant is indeed getting ready to open in the storefront, though apparently under different ownership than originally thought.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Namaste Spice has signs up in the former Anthony's East Side Deli in East Arlington, with the signs indicating that it will be opening soon and it will offer Indian and Nepali food. In May of 2020, Anthony Masci, who owned Anthony's East Side Deli, said that he was retiring and that "The new owner, Sonny is glad to take over and serve you with the same service," with a subsequent update indicating that Sarbjit Saini of Khushboo in Lexington and Kashish in Belmont (both of which are now closed) was the license applicant at that time; we have been told, however, that another owner has taken over the space.

Anthony's East Side Deli first opened in the spring of 2013, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and more.

The address for Namaste Spice is 159 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. Its website can be found at https://namastespice.in/

[August 13 update: According to its website, Namaste Spice is now open.]

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The Fat Greek Opens in East Arlington

Last spring, it was reported that a fast-casual Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in the Merrimack Valley was planning to open a new location in the northwest suburbs of Boston, and now we have learned that it is open.

According to its website, The Fat Greek has debuted in East Arlington, moving into the space on Mass. Ave. where ArtWear had once been. The new location, which appears to be going through a soft opening (only open for dinner for now), joins another location in Haverhill, with both offering such options as gyros, souvlaki, spanakopita, hummus, and more.

The address for the new outlet of The Fat Greek in East Arlington is 185 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. The website for both locations can be found at https://thefatgreekusa.com/

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Sugo Cucina Italiana in East Arlington Has Closed; Quilo's Taqueria Is Replacing It

An Italian restaurant in the northwestern suburbs of Boston has shut down, and a Mexican dining spot is getting ready to move into its space.

A check on the space indicates that Sugo Cucina Italiana in East Arlington is no longer in business, and @danielpunkass mentions via Twitter/X that Quilo's Taqueria is taking over the Mass. Ave. storefront. His post links to a post within the Arlington List Facebook group page which says that the new eatery could be opening in the next two to three weeks.

The menu for Quilo's shows some featured items such as tacos, burritos, fajitas, and care asada, while also including tortas, enchiladas, quesadillas, pupusas, and tamales.

The address for the now-closed Sugo Cucina Italiana (and Quilo's Taqueria) is 162 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. The website for Quilo's can be found at https://quilostaqueria.com/

[March 5 update: According to @danielpunkass, Quilo's Taqueria is now open.]

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The Fat Greek in Haverhill Plans to Open New Location in Arlington

A fast-casual Greek/Mediterranean restaurant in the Merrimack Valley is going to be opening a new location a few miles northwest of Boston.

According to a source, The Fat Greek in Haverhill is expanding to East Arlington, with a picture sent indicating that it will move into the space where ArtWear had been (across from where Lake Street meets Mass. Ave.), while our source also tells us that the plans for the dining spot were first mentioned by Your Arlington earlier in the year. Based on the Haverhill location, the new outlet in East Arlington could offer such items as gyros, souvlaki, rice bowls, spanakopita, hummus, baklava, and more.

The address for the upcoming location of The Fat Greek in East Arlington is 185 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. The website for the Haverhill location is at https://www.thefatgreekhaverhill.com/

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Sabzi in Arlington Has Closed

A suburban restaurant that featured Persian fare has shut down.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Sabzi in Arlington is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Mass. Ave. spot saying the following:

The size of our little restaurant just could not adequately sustain itself given the many pandemic hurdles and the ongoing staffing shortages. It has been a true privilege to serve this community. We have made many good friends and will forever treasure this experience.

Sabzi first opened a bit more than 10 years ago, taking over the space that had been home to Prose. The restaurant served a variety of kababs along with yogurt nd cucumber dip, noodle soup, sauteed eggplant, and baklava.

The address for the now-closed Sabzi was 352 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

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Boon Noon Market Is Opening in the Former Thailand Cafe Space in East Arlington

A new Asian restaurant is on its way to East Arlington, taking over the space that had been home to another Thai spot.

According to a poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Boon Noon Market is opening in the former Thailand Cafe space in East Arlington, with an article in Your Arlington confirming this. The article mentions that the new spot will focus on Asian Thai fusion fare, while a picture posted on The Arlington List shows that the restaurant will also apparently include a Thai grocery within the space.

The address for Boon Noon Market is 161 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[April 26, 2022 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions that Boon Noon Market is now open.]

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Fattoush Is Opening in East Arlington

A brand new to-go restaurant that features Mediterranean food is on its way to the northwest suburbs of Boston.

According to an article from the Arlington Advocate/Wicked Local, Fattoush is planning to open in East Arlington, taking over a space on Mass. Ave. that had been home to an electronic screen fixing shop. The post mentions that Karam Touma--who had been an assistant chef at Bô Café in Norwell--will be running the place, with its menu featuring Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes including shawarma, falafel, hummus, rice pilaf, and kibbeh balls. It looks like Fattoush could be opening this spring, and it will focus on takeout and catering, according to the Advocate.

The address for Fattoush is 142 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[January 4, 2022 update: According to multiple sources, Fattoush is now open in Arlington.]

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Venice Italian Kitchen Is Replacing Luigi's Italian Kitchen in East Arlington

It looks like a new Italian eatery is replacing another Italian dining spot in the northwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a post within the Arlington, MA Pizza Discussions Facebook group page, Venice Italian Kitchen is getting ready to open in East Arlington, with the address indicating that it will be taking over the Luigi's Italian Kitchen space on Mass. Ave. Based on the website for the upcoming place, it appears that it would have at least a somewhat similar menu to the spot that it is replacing, with pizza, calzones, pasta, salads, subs, and grill items being offered.

Luigi's Italian Kitchen opened in September of 2018, replacing Sabatino's which closed due to a heating oil spill and never reopened.

The address for Venice Italian Kitchen (and the former Luigi's Italian Kitchen) is 242 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. The website for the new restaurant can be found at https://venicepizzaarlington.com/

[October 28 update: Based on its website, Venice Italian Kitchen is now open.]

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Number One Taste Opens in Former Tiki Inn Space in East Arlington

A Chinese-American restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston has expanded to a third location nearby, with this one taking over the space that had been home to another Chinese-American eatery for a long time.

According to a post within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Number One Taste Chinese Food is now open in Arlington, moving into the former Tiki Inn space on Mass. Ave. The original location of the new eatery remains open on Trapelo Road in Belmont, and like that location, the Arlington outlet offers such Chinese-American favorites as chicken fingers, Peking ravioli, steak teriyaki, spare ribs, cashew chicken, kung pow beef, lo mein, egg foo young, and more.  (Another can be found in Melrose.)

Tiki Inn, which was mainly a Chinese-American takeout spot, had been in business since at least the 1980s.

The address for the new location of Number One Taste Chinese Food is 165 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. The website for the new location is at https://number1arlington.com/

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Adventure Pub in East Arlington Is Closing

A suburban "gastro gaming pub" that opened early last year is shutting down for good.

According to a source, Adventure Pub in East Arlington is closing its doors permanently, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

It saddens us today to announce that Adventure Pub will be permanently closing as of July 31st....No one can plan for a pandemic and the inability to gather safely with our community has caused irreparable damage to businesses like ours that depend gathering. Unfortunately, this Adventure ends here....This is incredibly heartbreaking for all of us, so we'd like to have the light shine brightest before we go. As we run out of supplies, our menu options will change constantly. Call in now to order your favorites before they disappear. More information and updates to come as we navigate toward the end of our quest.

Adventure Pub officially opened in January of 2019 (it had a soft opening around the end of 2018), with the place offering a seasonal menu along with beer, wine, and cocktails, while also having a library of tabletop games as well as rentable rooms for immersive games.

The address for Adventure Pub is 190 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. Its website can be found at https://theadventurepub.com/

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Anthony's East Side Deli in East Arlington Has Been Sold

A suburban deli that features a variety of Italian foods is changing hands.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Anthony's East Side Deli has been sold, with owner Anthony Masci saying that "After 7 years of serving the community it's time that I retire and enjoy my family....The new owner, Sonny is glad to take over and serve you with the same service." It is not yet known if the name of the Mass. Ave. eatery will change, nor is it known if any other changes might be coming, so stay tuned for updates.

Anthony's East Side Deli first opened in the spring of 2013, with the spot offering soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and more, including trays and platters for large groups, parties, functions, and events.

The address for Anthony's East Side Deli in East Arlington is 159 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[May 22 update: An article from Your Arlington indicates that Sarbjit Saini is the license applicant for the Anthony's East Side Deli space; the post also mentions that he used to have businesses in Lexington and Belmont, with reference material within the town website showing that he had been behind Khushboo in Lexington and Kashish in Belmont, though he plans to keep the old Anthony's menu in place so this will apparently not be an Indian restaurant.]

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Mass Hole Donuts to Open in the Local Fare Space in East Arlington

A pop-up shop known for its array of doughnut hole options is opening a permanent location in the northwest suburbs of Boston, taking over the space where a gift shop and commissary kitchen had been until closing this week.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Mass Hole Donuts is planning to open in East Arlington, moving into the Local Fare space on Lake Street. The post indicates that the upcoming shop will offer brioche- and cake-style doughnut holes, with possible flavors (based on the dozens of options they have made as a pop-up) including a brioche doughnut hole with a a green tea-white chocolate glaze and a key lime curd filling, a chocolate cake doughnut with vanilla glaze, blackberries, and Nutella, and fried apple cider holes with apple caramel or cinnamon sugar. If all goes as planned, Mass Hole Donuts could be opening in the next few months, and it will start doing catering over the summer.

Local Fare closed its doors yesterday after approximately three years in business; the shop hosted pop-ups, held classes, and had a shared commercial kitchen.

The address for Mass Hole Donuts in East Arlington will be 2 Lake Street, Arlington, MA, 02474. Its website can be found at https://www.massholedonuts.com/

[September 26 update: Boston Magazine states that Mass Hole Donuts plans to open for business on Saturday, October 19, with limited hours initially (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM during the first weekend, then 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday through Sunday).]

[October 17 update: Eater Boston confirms that Mass Hole Donuts will indeed open on October 19.]

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Commune Kitchen Space in East Arlington Is Closing; Breadboard Bakery to Replace It

An award-winning suburban bistro that is known in part for its pizza is shutting down and a new business is taking over the space.

According to a poster within the Arlington, MA Pizza Discussions Facebook group page, Commune Kitchen on Broadway in East Arlington is closing, with Megan Langelier--who is one of the people behind the eatery--joining the conservation, confirming that it is indeed saying farewell at the end of business hours on Friday, June 28. Langelier says that "We have sold our business to someone who is going to do great things with the space....Ultimately, we have decided to move on to new opportunities....we are each moving into new opportunities, which will be announced via instagram in the coming weeks."

Commune Kitchen first opened in June of 2016, offering pizza with a variety of topping combinations as well as such items as tartines, poutine, cheesy breadsticks, fried brussels sprouts, tea, coffee, beer, wine, and cider. The restaurant has received high marks in the media over the past three years, with The Boston Globe including it among its 47 best new restaurants in 2017 and Eater Boston mentioning it among its 25 essential pizzas in the Boston area earlier this year.

The address for Commune Kitchen is 203 Broadway, Arlington, MA, 02474. Its website is at http://www.commune-kitchen.com/

[June 24 update: A Facebook post indicates that Breadboard Bakery will open in East Arlington, taking over the space where Commune Kitchen currently resides. (As reported in another article here, Commune Kitchen will be closing at the end of business hours on Friday, June 28.)]

[November 20 update: A tweet from @cuttys indicates that Breadboard Bakery is now open.]

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Adventure Pub Is Opening in Former Bistro Duet Space in East Arlington

by Marc Hurwitz

A "gastro gaming pub" is on its way to a space that had been home to a short-lived French restaurant.

According to a post within the Arlington List Facebook group page, Adventure Pub is planning to open on Mass. Ave. in East Arlington this fall where Bistro Duet had been. The Facebook page for the proposed spot mentions that it will offer a seasonal menu along with beer, wine, and cocktails, while also having a library of tabletop games and events featuring "larger group Immersive Game and Storytelling experiences...that blur the line between Interactive Theatre, Escape Rooms and Live Action Role Play."

Bistro Duet first opened around the beginning of 2017, moving into the space where Flora had been for 20 years; the French dining spot closed this past January after less than a year in business.

The address for the new Adventure Pub is 190 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[October 21 update: Adventure Pub could be one step closer to opening by this week, as a Facebook post from the place mentions that they will go before the Select Board for approval of a common victualler license Monday evening. the post mentions that if approved, the next steps would be finishing the buildout, setting up inspections, and announcing an opening date.]

[December 19 update: Your Arlington states (via boston.com) that Adventure Pub soft-opens today but it is still waiting on its liquor license, so its grand opening is expected to take place in early 2019.]

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Bistro Duet in East Arlington Is Closing

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Ristorante Olivio in East Arlington Closing; Town Tavern Replacing It

by Marc Hurwitz

A suburban Italian restaurant that has been in business for more than 15 years is closing, and a new restaurant and bar is moving in.

According to a post from Your Arlington, Town Tavern is looking to replace Ristorante Olivio on Mass. Ave. in East Arlington, with a PDF file that links to a Town of Arlington page indicating that the new spot will offer "contemporary American pub fare" with seating for approximately 120, and the place is currently seeking a full liquor license. Little other information has been given on the proposed restaurant other than the fact that George Mullan is behind it, and while a menu has been included in the PDF file, these menus are often placeholders so we will hold off mentioning some of the items on it for now.

Ristorante Olivio, which first opened in 2002, offers a variety of Northern and Southern Italian dishes in a casual upscale environment.

The address for Olivio (and the new Town Tavern) is 193 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[June 28 update: The Arlington Advocate mentions that Town Tavern will be a 120-seat restaurant with an outdoor patio, and that it hopes to open in mid-August; in addition, a source also tells us that Ristorante Olivio could remain open into at least a part of July, though it will be closed for a few days around July 4.]

[July 6 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Ristorante Olivio will close later this summer and that the owner is planning to retire.]

[July 24 update: A new Facebook post states that Ristorante Olivio closes for good on Sunday, July 29.]

[September 10 update: According to a source, Town Tavern is now open, with a Facebook post from the place confirming this while its website (which is at https://towntavern.net/) shows that the place offers a mix of classic American and New American dishes such as chicken meatballs, pastrami sandwiches, burgers, fried chicken, ratatouille, seared salmon, chicken bao, sirloin, Mongolian French dip, and fish and chips.]

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Luigi's Italian Kitchen Opening in Former Sabatino's Space in East Arlington

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like a new Italian dining spot is opening where a popular pizzeria had been until closing due to a heating oil spill.

According to a poster on The Arlington List Facebook group page, a sign is up for Luigi's Italian Kitchen at the site of the now-closed Sabatino's in East Arlington, with a check on Bizapedia seeming to confirm that the eatery is indeed coming to the Mass. Ave. space. No information can currently be found on the restaurant other than the fact that Lisa Cronin appears to be involved with it and that the company itself (Luigi's Italian Kitchen, LLC) has a Franklin address. As soon as we find out more about the place, we will post an update here.

Sabatino's was forced to close in 2016 after something went wrong with a delivery of heating oil, flooding the basement of the building and causing Sabatino's to shutter. Shortly after it closed, it appeared that the people behind Sabatino's hoped to open in a new space somewhere in town, though this has not happened as of yet.

The address for Luigi's Italian Kitchen is 242 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[August 30 update: Luigi's appears to be close to opening, as a sign is now up for the place and Your Arlington states that it was recently granted a common victualler license. Multiple sources also confirm that this is not connected to the long-closed Luigi's in Bedford.]

[September 25 update: According to a source (and confirmed by a check on the place), Luigi's Italian Kitchen is now open, though it has no online presence as of yet and no menu is available, so check back for more updates once we find out more about the restaurant.]

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Sabatino's Italian Kitchen in East Arlington Looking for New Home After Heating-Oil Spill

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Bistro Duet in East Arlington Is Closing

by Marc Hurwitz

Another French restaurant in the Boston suburbs is shutting down, and this one was only in business for one year.

The Arlington Advocate is reporting that Bistro Duet in East Arlington is closing, though a voicemail from the Mass. Ave. spot seems to indicate that it may have already shuttered--while a Facebook post from the place mentions that it was closed on Wednesday due to a "maintenance issue." The voicemail states that Bistro Duet is apparently shutting down due to various issues and challenges, including pre-opening delays early on and the rising cost of doing business in the restaurant world, with these factors being "enough to force us out of business." Bistro Duet first opened around the beginning of 2017, moving into the space where Flora had been for 20 years.

The closing of Bistro Duet comes on the heels of another suburban French restaurant shutting down--Petit Robert Bistro in Needham, which will be replaced by a new spot called Cappella.

The address for Bistro Duet is 190 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[Earlier Article]
Petit Robert Bistro in Needham Has Closed; Will Be Replaced by Cappella

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