Juici Patties to Open in Everett

A growing group of Caribbean restaurants will be opening its first Boston-area location, and it will be coming to a space a short distance north of the city.

According to a press release, Juici Patties is going to be opening in Everett, moving into a space at Gateway Center near the intersection of Revere Beach Parkway and Broadway. Once it opens, expect to see traditional Jamaican patties offered with options being beef, chicken, or spinach, while plantain fries and French fries will also be available along with other sides and drinks.

The first Juici Patties opened back in 1980, and today there are more than 60 locations in Jamaica while outlets in the United States can be found in New York, Georgia, and Florida. Its website is at https://juicipattiesusa.com/

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Re:Bar to Open in Everett

The people behind a pair of dog parks and bars will be opening a new spot near its original location just north of Boston.

According to a press release, Re:Bar is planning to open in Everett, offering axe throwing, darts, and nerf games, along with bar bites, beer, and cocktails. The upcoming place, which will be located on Norman Street in the same area as Park-9 Dog Bar (which can be found on Waters Avenue), will also serve as a function space for birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and more. A specific opening date has not been given as of yet for Re:Bar, though we are told that it could be opening sometime in early November if all goes as planned.

The team behind Park-9 Dog Bar and the upcoming Re:Bar also run Park-9 at the Fenway, which is located on Boylston Street in Boston.

The address for the upcoming Re:Bar is 73 Norman St (#19A), Everett, MA, 02149. Its website is at https://play-rebar.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/playrebar/

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Love Dog Is Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in Everett

A Brazilian hot dog truck just north of Boston that is known for its late-night snacks is opening a brick-and-mortar space next door.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Love Dog is opening in the former Kien Giang space in Everett, which is adjacent to its "party truck" that sits in the parking lot of Parkway Cycle on Revere Beach Parkway. Based on its food truck menu, expect to see a mix of traditional and pressed hot dogs, while its sign out front also mentions that it will also offer burgers, sandwiches fries, and more.

The address for the brick-and-mortar version of Love Dog is 1871 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett, MA, 02149.

[April 28 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the brick-and-mortar version of Love Dog is now open.]

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Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine Is Opening in Everett

A new Thai restaurant is on its way to an industrial area just north of Boston.

According to a source, Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine is planning to open in Everett, moving into the space on Beacham Street by the Chelsea line that had been home to Taqueria Y Pupuseria La Cueva. The website and Facebook page for the eatery both say "coming soon" while the menu offers such items as Thai larb, spicy bamboo shoot salad, rice soup, golden bags, chicken satay, Thai crying tiger, stewed beef/pork noodle soup, drunken noodle, jungle curry, spicy eggplant stir fry, and crispy duck.

The address for Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine is 241 Beacham Street (Unit A), Everett, MA, 02149. Its website can be found at https://www.fightingfishthaicuisine.com/

[May 1 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Fighting Fish Thai Cuisine is now open.]

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Lala's Neapolitan-ish Pizza Is Opening at Park-9 Dog Bar in Everett

The person behind a local pair of pizza spots will be opening a third location, and this one will be coming to the region's first indoor dog park and bar.

According to a press release, Lala's Neapolitan-ish Pizza is getting ready to open at Park-9 Dog Bar in Everett, with Lala's founder Conor Cudahy and his team offering pizza with a sourdough-based dough and locally-sourced ingredients while also serving Caesar salads, Italian sandwiches, and more. One it debuts, (sometime in early 2025), the new outlet will join others at Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway and at CanalSide Food & Drink within CambridgeSide.

Park-9 Dog Bar, which opened in the spring of 2023, is in the process of expanding its space which currently includes a full-service bar, indoor and outdoor dog parks, and doggie daycare, with the expansion plans including a new in-house commercial kitchen that Lala's will be using.

The address for Park-9 Dog Bar is 24 Elm Way, Everett, MA, 02149. Its website can be found at https://park9dogbar.com/ while the website for Lala's Neapolitan-ish Pizza is at https://www.lalasneapolitan-ishpizza.com/

[May 19, 2025 update: According to a new press release, Lala's Neapolitan-ish Pizza is now open at Park-9 Dog Bar.]

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Isla Oasis Opens in Everett

A new cafe has opened just north of Boston.

According to a press release, Isla Oasis is now open in Everett, with the eatery being located on the ground floor of the Mason residential building on Vale Street a short distance south of the Revere Beach Parkway. The new spot features such options as sandwiches, toasts, smoothies, and acai bowls, along with such drink options as coffee and kombucha, and it has both indoor and outdoor seating.

The address for Isla Oasis is 69 Vale Street, Everett MA, 02149. Its TikTok page is at https://www.tiktok.com/@islaoasis

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Oliveira's in Everett Heavily Damaged in Fire; Reopening in New Location

A popular Brazilian steakhouse north of Boston has been hit by a fire, and it is not know when it might reopen again.

According to a post from NBC Boston, the building in Everett that houses Oliveira's Steak Bar & Grill suffered major damage in a fire early yesterday, with firefighters from a number of nearby communities helping put the blaze out. No injuries were reported, though a number of residents who live in the Broadway structure have been displaced.

In a video within the post, Oliveira's owner Wilton Rangel says, "That's my life here. I worked for 13 years to get this and it's burned down....I know insurance is going to pay, but my restaurant is going to stay closed for a while and I don't know when it will reopen."

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

[December 9 update: The website for Oliveira's mentions that it will be moving to a new space at 158 School Street, which is in the downtown area of Everett a short distance south of its old location. The site has also posted a video stating that donations are being accepted for those displaced by the fire, including new clothes, food, gift cards, and financial contributions, all of which can be dropped off at City Hall.]

[January 25, 2022 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page states (via a post on Boston’s Wicked North Shore Facebook page) that Oliveira's is now open on School Street, with an Instagram post from the restaurant confirming this.]

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WynnBET Sports Bar to Open within Encore Boston Harbor; Will Include Shake Shack, Frank & Nick's

A new watering hole is on its way to a local resort and casino, and it will include a location of a growing burger chain along with an Italian eatery.

Based on information from a source as well as a post from Eater Boston, WynnBET Sports Bar is planning to open inside Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, and it will be home to a location of Shake Shack along with Frank & Nick's, the latter of which is being opened by local restaurateurs Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano and will offer pizza, panini, salads, desserts, coffee, and more. The bar itself, which will be located on the casino floor, will include 60 televisions, a large video wall, a 15-eat bar that has video poker.

[September 7 update: According to a press release, Shake Shack will open at Encore Boston Harbor on September 11 at 11:00 AM, and they will be donating $1 to Project Bread for every burger sold on opening day.]

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Harbor Lounge Replaces Sinatra at Encore Boston Harbor

A new cocktail spot has come to a resort and casino near the Boston line, and it replaces a high-end Italian restaurant that is no longer in business.

According to a source, Harbor Lounge is now open within Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, with a Facebook post indicating that the new place has moved into the space where Sinatra had been. The post shows that the menu includes small bites, cocktails, and mocktails, with food offerings including cheese and charcuterie boards, spring pea hummus, and serrano ham panini, with cocktails having Boston-themed names to them. (Harbor Lounge also has live entertainment, including piano music.)

Sinatra was an upscale eatery that was known in part for its classic Italian and Italian-American dishes along with its wines, cocktails, and spirits. 

The web page for Harbor Lounge can be found at https://www.encorebostonharbor.com/dining-and-nightlife/dining/harbor-lounge

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Night Shift Brewing Kitchen & Tap Opens within Encore Boston Harbor

A local brewery has opened a brand new restaurant and bar inside a resort and casino near the Boston line.

According to a press release, Night Shift Brewing Kitchen & Tap opens today at 2:00 PM within Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, with the new spot featuring elevated takes on classic pub food along an array of the brewery's beers on tap and in cans. The menu includes such items as popcorn, onion rings, wings, sliders, steak tips, lobster rolls, banh mi, and grilled salmon, while wine and cocktails are offered in addition to beer. (Night Shift Brewing Kitchen & Tap is currently open Thursday through Sunday for walk-in only.)

Night Shift has other locations in Everett and Boston's Lovejoy Wharf, though the latter is temporarily closed with a reopening possibly taking place in May; the company is also teaming up with Level99 to open a combination immersive gaming venue/taproom in May.

The website for Night Shift Brewing Kitchen & Tap at Encore Boston Harbor can be found at https://www.encorebostonharbor.com/dining-and-nightlife/dining/night-shift-brewing-kitchen-and-tap

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Update: Everett, Winthrop, and Abington Now Have Stricter Rules in Place for Restaurant Workers and Customers

Three more communities in the Greater Boston area have set up stricter rules when it comes to dining.

According to an article in the Everett Independent, customers who wish to pick up takeout orders at restaurants in Everett are now required to wear a mask or another type of protective face covering as do the restaurant workers, while the town of Winthrop has instituted a similar ruling as has Abington. (In addition, plexiglass shields will need to be set up in Everett dining spots so that people behind the counter and customers are separated.) Everett, Winthrop, and Abington join a growing number of cities and towns in the region that are instituting rules that go beyond the basic face mask recommendations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with Braintree, Lynn, Medford, Swampscott, Beverly, Revere, Quincy, Brookline, and Salem all having similar mandates, though Lynn (and the Revere Beach part of Revere) is also not allowing customers to go inside dining spots.

Currently, Massachusetts restaurants and bars are only allowed to offer takeout and/or delivery due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the tentative end date of the restrictions being May 4, though this date could certainly be pushed back.

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BearMoose Brewing Company, Deep Cuts Deli Have Parted Ways

It looks like a deli that was located inside a brand new brewery has said farewell just a few days after the official opening of the facility.

According to a tweet from @TBootsBrewing, Deep Cuts Deli has left the BearMoose Brewing Company space in Everett, with a Facebook post from the brewery from over the weekend confirming this, saying that "Unfortunately, Deep Cuts Deli will no longer be located inside BearMoose Brewing Company. We are working on providing you with other food options to enjoy with [your] BearMoose brew. In the meantime, feel free to bring your own food, or order in!" In addition, a Facebook post from Deep Cuts Deli this past weekend said, "We're cookin' up our next new adventure and we can't wait to tell you what it is. Thanks to BearMoose Brewing Company for letting us be part of your launch." It is not yet known what may have resulted in the two businesses parting ways; we have reached out to both and will post any updates that come in.

BearMoose Brewing Company officially opened on July 4, with the initial plan being for Deep Cuts Deli to offer snacks, sandwiches, and coffee to customers coming in to try beers in the taproom.

BearMoose Brewing Company can be found at 1934 Revere Beach Parkway in Everett.

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BearMoose Brewing Company, Deep Cuts Deli Are Opening in Everett July 4

Yet another new brewery comes to the Boston area this weekend, and this one includes a deli as well.

Boston Magazine is reporting that BearMoose Brewing Company will be softly opening this weekend within an old machine shop space in Everett, with the Revere Beach Parkway facility including a taproom and a separate business inside its space--Deep Cuts Deli, which will offer snacks, sandwiches, and coffee to customers. As mentioned in an earlier article here, BearMoose Brewing does not have plans for distribution at least for the time being, instead serving beers in its taproom, and over the coming weeks patrons will start being able to fill crowlers to take home with them.

BearMoose Brewing Company, which expects to be fully open as of July 4 and will be open Thursday through Sunday initially, is the fourth brewery to come to Everett, joining Night Shift Brewing, Down the Road Beer Co., and Bone Up Brewing.

The address for BearMoose Brewing Company and Deep Cuts Deli is 1934 Revere Beach Parkway, Everett, MA, 02149. The website for the brewery is at https://www.bearmoosebrewing.com/

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Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino Opens in Everett, Includes 15 Dining and Drinking Options

The highly-anticipated Encore Boston Harbor casino and resort complex is now open in Everett and it includes a total of 15 places to get food and drink. Based on earlier articles here along with press releases for the complex, the list of places includes the following:

Bru -- coffee shop and cafe that is open 24/7

The Buffet -- all-you-can-eat buffet spot that is open for lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch

Center Bar -- drinking spot in the casino area that offers beer, wine, and cocktails

Dunkin's -- location of coffee and donut chain that is open 24/7

Fratelli -- Italian seafood restaurant that also offers pizza

Garden Cafe -- casual dining spot above the garden lobby that is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch

Garden Lounge -- higher-end drinking spot above the garden lobby

Memoire -- nightclub that features live entertainment and DJs

Mystique -- sprawling Asian restaurant that serves sushi and more

On Deck Burger Bar -- casual sports bar that focuses on burgers

The Oyster Bar -- small spot offering raw bar and other seafood items

Rare Steakhouse -- high-end restaurant that features such items as certified authentic Kobe beef

Red 8 -- upscale Chinese restaurant that also serves other Asian fare

Sinatra -- upscale restaurant that features classic Italian-American dishes

Waterfront -- casual dining spot that serves American classics, pub grub, and seafood

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Waterfront and the Oyster Bar to Open at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett

A couple more dining options have been announced for the casino complex in Everett, and the chef at one of Boston's best-known restaurants will be involved with both.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Waterfront and the Oyster Bar are opening next to each other at Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino, with both places focusing on seafood. The former will be a restaurant with "shareable, dressed-up pub food" including lobster rolls, fried oysters, and spiced pork rinds as well as craft beers, local spirits, and cocktails, while the latter will be a small space with a counter, offering a variety of shellfish along with chowders, ceviches, crudos, mini-lobster rolls, and beer and wine. The person heading up the kitchen at each place will be John Ross of Neptune Oyster, a North End restaurant that is famous for its lobster rolls.

If all goes as planned, Waterfront and the Oyster Bar could be opening late next month, as Encore Boston Harbor hopes to open on June 23.

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On Deck Burger Bar to Open at Encore Boston in Everett

by Marc Hurwitz

Another spot has been announced for the casino complex in Everett, and this one will offer burgers, beers, cocktails, and more.

According to a press release, On Deck Burger Bar is opening at Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino, with the 3,800-square-foot place having seating for 154, a total of 33 large-screen TVs, and a large fireplace. Some of the offerings at the upcoming dining and drinking spot will include cheesesteak tater tots, a variety of gourmet burgers, a lobster roll, grilled sausage with peppers and onions, and milkshakes--and vegetarian dishes made with ingredients from Impossible Foods will also be available as well. Expect On Deck Burger Bar to open this summer, with its location being on the mezzanine balcony overlooking the casino's gaming floor.

Other restaurants and bars coming to the Encore include Rare Steakhouse, a Chinese spot called Red 8, two Italian restaurants called Sinatra and Fratelli, and an Asian-fusion place called Mystique.

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Red 8 to Open at Encore Boston in Everett

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like an upscale Chinese restaurant is on its way to the casino complex in Everett, and this would be a fourth outlet of a group of dining spots with locations out west and overseas.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Red 8 is opening in June at Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino, with the restaurant offering Cantonese dishes along with food items having influences from such places as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sichuan, Singapore, and Malaysia. The dining spot will be located on the south gaming floor of the casino, and it will be joining a number of other restaurants and bars at the complex, including Rare Steakhouse, two Italian restaurants called Sinatra and Fratelli, and an Asian-fusion spot with sushi.

Currently, locations of Red 8 can be found in Las Vegas and Macau (two). The web page for the Las Vegas location can be found at https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/casual-dining/red-8

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Rare Steakhouse to Open at Encore Boston in Everett

by Marc Hurwitz

Another new restaurant has been announced for the upcoming casino complex in Everett, and this one will feature a food item that can only be found in a handful of places around the country.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Rare Steakhouse is planning to open at Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino, with the dining spot offering certified authentic Kobe beef among other items such as Sanuki Olive Beef, rare Ideue beef, and American-raised beef products along with local seafood, premium and accessible wines, a variety of scotch options, and more. Rare Steakhouse--which has a connection to SW Steakhouse at the Wynn Las Vegas--is slated to open in June when the complex debuts.

As of 2016, only nine restaurants in the United States offered real Kobe, according to a Business Insider post.

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La Perle Caribbean Restaurant in Everett Is Closing; Cites Casino Construction As Reason

by Marc Hurwitz

A dining spot in Everett is shutting down this month, and the owner says that work on the nearby casino is the reason for its closure.

According to an article in the Everett Independent, La Perle Caribbean Restaurant on Bow Street (by Broadway) is closing its doors on March 16, with owner Valery Joseph saying that construction and other issues related to the upcoming Encore Boston Harbor resort across the street is the reason. Joseph says that "I would have loved to stay," but "The customers try to come, but they can't get here. It's not easy for a group of people trying to come here and they're circling and circling to find a spot. They just give up. It's discouraging and they leave. We've been struggling the last year with this. If it weren't for take-out and catering, we would have already closed." In addition to parking issues, there have also been problems with traffic, dust, and street closures and rerouting of roadways, all of which led to Joseph's decision to shut down. She does say that the plan is to reopen La Perle in another space, though it is not known exactly where at this point in time.

La Perle first opened in 2011, offering Caribbean food including Haitian fare and French-influenced dishes.

The address for La Perle Caribbean Restaurant is 41 Bow Street, Everett, MA, 02149. Its website can be found at https://www.laperlerestaurantboston.com

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Big Night Entertainment Group to Open Mystique and Mémoire at Encore Boston in Everett

by Marc Hurwitz

The group behind a number of local restaurants, bars, and clubs will be opening two more spots in the area, with these two being within the upcoming casino complex in Everett.

Boston Magazine is reporting that Big Night Entertainment Group (BNEG) is planning to open Mystique and Mémoire at Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino along the Mystic River, with the former being an Asian restaurant with sushi and shareable plates and the latter being a glamorous nightclub. Expect the two spots to debut anytime from the summer of 2019 on, which is when the Encore complex is due to open.

BNEG is known for such places as CBS Sporting Club, Empire, Explorateur, The Grand, Red Lantern, and Scorpion Bar, and it also just opened a new restaurant and arcade bar in downtown Boston called Versus.

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