El Jalisco Mexican Grill in Beverly to Open New Location in the Former Fasika Space in East Somerville

A Mexican restaurant on the North Shore is looking to open closer to Boston.

According to a source, El Jalisco Mexican Grill in Beverly is planning to open in East Somerville, moving into space on Broadway where Fasika had been until closing last fall. (Another location of Fasika remains open in Roxbury.) Plans for El Jalisco have been confirmed in a Somerville Times page which mentions that a public hearing took place last week on the proposal, and while our source believes that it will be a second location rather than a move, we are still trying to confirm this, so stay tuned for updates.

The Beverly location of El Jalisco Mexican Grill offers such items as pupusas, nachos, tacos, chile colorado, carne asada, fajitas, enchiladas, grilled shrimp, burritos, flan, and churros.

The address for the proposed location of El Jalisco Mexican Grill in East Somerville is 145 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145. The website for the Beverly location can be found at https://eljaliscobeverly.com/

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The Cornerstone Is Opening in the Former R.F. O'Sullivan & Son Space in Somerville

A new dining and drinking spot is on its way to Somerville, and it looks like it will be replacing a pub that has been closed for a little while now.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Cornerstone is looking to open on Beacon Street, taking over the space where R.F. O'Sullivan & Son has been. The website and social media for the upcoming spot indicate that it will be a restaurant and sports bar and that it plans to open soon, though little other information has been given as of yet.

R.F. O'Sullivan & Son opened last year, replacing R.F. O'Sullivan's (which had been in the space for more than 30 years) and having different owners; another R.F. O'Sullivan's which was run by the same family as the original in Somerville had been in Lynn, but that is no longer in business.

The address for Cornerstone is 282 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website will be at https://www.thecornerstonesomerville.com/

[December 6 update: A poster within Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants mentions that Cornerstone has soft-opened, while the website for the place indicates that the head chef is David Toraji Oshima, who comes from Yume Ga Arukara and Yume Wo Katare in Cambridge. (A menu for the restaurant is not yet up on their website.)]

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Louie's Ice Cream in East Somerville Is Up for Sale

A beloved ice cream shop that has been around for a very long time is on the market.

According to a source, Louie's Ice Cream in East Somerville is up for sale, with a Facebook post from the Davis Square group page confirming this, showing a sign out front at the Broadway shop mentioning "mixed use and business for sale." The last Facebook post from the ice cream shop included a "That's All, Folks!" logo back in early September, with the message saying that "Louie's is officially closed for the season. Thanks again for another great season!!" but there was no sign of this being a permanent closure at the time.

Louie's, which has been in business for nearly 40 years, offered such items as ice cream, sherbet, sundaes, banana boats, slush, and more.

The address for Louie's Ice Cream is 193 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145.

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

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Recino's Cafe Opens in East Somerville

A new dining spot has come to Somerville, and it features Central American fare.

According to an article in the Somerville Journal, Recino's Cafe is now open in East Somerville, moving into the space on Broadway that had been home to Blanca's Bakery. The new eatery focuses on food items found in El Salvador such as papusas and tres leches cake, and such items as pancakes, egg dishes, pastries, and coffee are offered as well. Recino's is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with hours being 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

The address for this new El Salvadoran dining spot in East Somerville is: Recino's Cafe, 85 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145.

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

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Fat Hen Is Opening within La Brasa in East Somerville

It looks like an Italian restaurant will be opening within an eclectic Somerville dining spot that features globally-inspired dishes.

A Twitter post from @kcbaskin of The Boston Globe indicates that Fat Hen is going to open inside La Brasa on Broadway in East Somerville, with the tweet mentioning that Michael Bergin (Sel de La Terre, L'Espalier) will be heading up the spot. (La Brasa is run by Daniel Bojorquez of the now-closed Sel de La Terre in Natick and Frank McClelland of L'Espalier.) An event page from La Brasa states that Fat Hen will be taking over the market/cafe space, having seating for 30 and a very small open kitchen, with offerings including fresh pasta and braised meats along with craft beers and "off­beat" Italian wines.

If all goes as planned, Fat Hen could be opening in the spring of 2016.

La Brasa is located at 124 Broadway, which is a few blocks east of the Route 28 intersection. Its website can be found at http://www.labrasasomerville.com/

[August 4 update: Eater Boston states that Fat Hen opens this evening.]

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Mr. B's Pizza in Somerville Seeking Permission for a 4:00 AM Closing Time

A late-night pizza spot in Somerville is looking to stay open even later in order to remain in business.

The Somerville Journal is reporting that Mr. B's Pizza on Cross Street in the East Somerville/Prospect Hill area of the city is applying for a license to stay open until 4:00 AM for deliveries only, which would be two hours later than its current closing time of 2:00 AM. The article indicates that the owner of the pizzeria needs these extra two hours, with Mehmet Bakirci saying that "If they don’t give me an extension I’ll have to close down the business." Currently, Mr. B's is open for breakfast and lunch from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM and for dinner from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM (with the place doing deliveries only from midnight to 2:00 AM), though Bakirci states that "Daytime is doing nothing here, almost nothing."

The address for this pizza spot in Somerville is: Mr. B's Pizza, 142 Cross Street, Somerville, MA, 02145. Its website is at http://www.mrbpizza.com/

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Patsy's Pastry Shop in East Somerville Is Reopening

Last last month, we reported that an iconic pastry shop was going to be closing after nearly 50 years in business, though it was leaving the door open to a possible return. Now we have learned that this is indeed what will be happening.

Eater Boston is reporting that four days after shutting down, Patsy's Pastry Shop in East Somerville now has a sign up saying "We are closing for construction on May 4th. We'll reopen at this location when construction is complete." Previously, we had mentioned that although the Broadway shop was closing because a new structure with 19 apartment units was going to take over the space, co-owner Sal Ferrigno did say that they might consider reopening, and that they would have first crack at a ground-level space within the building that is set aside for retail.

Patsy's Pastry Shop first opened in 1968.

The address for Patsy's is 182 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145.

[Earlier Article]
Patsy's Pastry Shop in East Somerville Is Closing to Make Way for Apartments

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Four Restaurants Open within Stop and Shop in East Somerville

A location of a local chain of supermarkets now has four restaurants within its space.

According to an article from The Shelby Report, the Stop & Shop on the McGrath Highway in East Somerville has added a dining area to the front of its store, with Carol Ann's Bake Shop and Fisherman's Net (both of which operate at Boston's Faneuil Hall), Salsa's (a Mexican restaurant with locations in South Boston and Hingham), and The Sausage Guy (a Fenway Park vendor) all offering both dine-in and takeout choices to customers. The article says that the restaurant area at Stop & Shop is open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM seven days a week.

The address for the East Somerville location of Stop & Shop (and the four restaurants within it) is 779 McGrath Highway, Somerville, MA, 02145.

Thanks to @FoodserviceEast for bringing this to our attention.

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Rincon Mexicano Is Opening in Somerville

It looks like a Mexican restaurant is getting ready to open its doors in East Somerville.

Eater Boston is reporting that Rincon Mexicano is planning to open this Wednesday (March 5) on Broadway, moving into the space where Capital Brasil had been. Currently, very little is known about this dining spot other than the fact that Lorenzo Reyes is the owner, and that a City of Somerville Licensing Commission page says he "has restaurant experience."

The address for this new Mexican restaurant in East Somerville is: Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145.

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East Broadway Foodie Crawl to Be Held in Somerville, September 10, 2013

A culinary event is on its way to East Somerville in September, and a number of neighborhood restaurants will be participating.

On Tuesday, September 10, the East Broadway Foodie Crawl will take place starting at 5:45 PM, with guests being able to enjoy food from 15 dining spots, including East End Grille, Fasika, Vinny's, and many others. Entertainment will be included, with parties taking place at the end of the crawl.

Tickets to the East Broadway Foodie Crawl cost $20 online ($25 at the event if there are any left), with proceeds going to the nonprofit organization East Somerville Main Streets. For more information, please go to the link below:

http://eastsomervillemainstreets.org/FoodieCrawl_Splash.html

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Lotus Xpress Is Opening in East Somerville

It looks like a new Asian restaurant is on its way to East Somerville.

A post on the East Somerville Main Streets Facebook page indicates that Lotus Xpress will be opening on Broadway, moving into the space where KFC used to be. The website for Lotus Xpress is now up, with their menu showing mostly Taiwanese and Chinese fare, but there are also Thai, Tibetan, Mongolian, and Japanese dishes as well.

It appears that Lotus Xpress could be open by September, according to East Somerville Main Streets.

[December 3 update: An email from one of the owners of Lotus Xpress mentions that the new restaurant should be opening within the next month. In addition, the menu is still being worked on, and it will be a bit different from the menu that we had seen earlier (see above note). Finally, Lotus Xpress will be a quick-casual spot with no table service.]

[February 20, 2013 update: Eater Boston reports that Lotus Xpress is now open.]

The address for this new restaurant in East Somerville is: Lotus Xpress, 167 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145.


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East End Grille Is Opening in East Somerville

It is no secret that 118 Broadway in East Somerville has been a space of interest of late for possible restaurants opening, and now it looks like things are finally starting to come together for a dining spot definitely opening there.

Confirming information in an email that we received several days ago, the Somerville Patch is reporting that the East End Grille is coming to 118 Broadway, which had been the home of Khoury's State Spa--and which the person behind La Brasa (which will be opening at 130 Broadway instead) and the folks behind Redbones in Davis Square (a proposal that apparently fell through) had looked at over recent times. The article mentions that one of the people behind the new eatery is a manager at Orleans restaurant in Davis Square, while the chef comes from the Ames Hotel in downtown Boston. The cuisine will mostly be traditional American fare with Southern influences, with a good number of vegetarian dishes available.

The Patch says that a complete renovation of the building is planned, with a possible opening sometime in the late summer or early fall.

[May 31, 2013 update: According to one of our readers, the East End Grille is now open.]

[Earlier Articles]
Redbones May Be Thinking of Opening a Restaurant in East Somerville
Daniel Bojorquez from Natick's Sel de la Terre to Open La Brasa in East Somerville

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Redbones May Be Thinking of Opening a Restaurant in East Somerville

It looks like a popular BBQ restaurant in the Davis Square section of Somerville could be planning to open another dining spot, with this one possibly being in the East Somerville neighborhood of the city.

According to a neighborhood meeting flyer sent to us by one of our readers (and confirmed by the East Somerville Main Streets Facebook page), Redbones on Chester Street is looking at the space on 118 Broadway where Khoury's State Spa used to be. This is the same space that another new restaurant called La Brasa had been planning to move into, but has since decided to open at 130 Broadway instead. The neighborhood meeting on the potential opening of a restaurant by the Redbones folks will be held on January 30 at 6:00 PM at the 118 Broadway site.

[January 26, 2012 update: According to an update on the Grub Street Boston site, the rep for Redbones states that "the word on expansion is not right now, though occasionally we scout locations." The neighborhood flyer, however, mentions that "the potential tenant [of 118 Broadway] is Redbone's of Davis Square," and that the owner of Redbones "will be present to present his plan." More updates on this are surely on their way, so keep checking back.]

[April 25, 2012 update: Based on an article from the Somerville Patch, Redbones is no longer looking at the 118 Broadway space, as another restaurant will be moving in there instead.]

Redbones has been busy over the past year, opening a rib shack in Cambridge's Kendall Square as well as putting a food truck on the road.

The Redbones website can be found at http://redbones.com/

[Earlier Article]
Update: Daniel Bojorquez from Natick's Sel de la Terre to Open La Brasa in East Somerville

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