Sankalp - The Taste Of India Is Opening in the Former Olive & Mint Space in Foxborough

It looks like a chain of Indian restaurants is expanding to the southwest suburbs of Boston, moving into the space where another Indian dining spot had been.

According to a Threads post from @jeremykrantz, Sankalp - The Taste Of India is planning to open in Foxborough, taking over the former Olive & Mint space on Route 1 between the Route 95 intersection and Gillette Stadium/Patriot Place. It appears that this will be the first location of the chain in New England, and it could be opening very soon, though keep checking back for updates on an exact opening date.

The address for the new location of Sankalp - The Taste Of India (and former Olive & Mint) is 2 Washington Street (Route 1), Foxborough, MA, 02035. The website for the chain is at https://sankalprestaurants.com/

[August 15 update: According to its website, the Foxborough location of Sankalp - The Taste Of India is now open]

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Axel & Byrne Opens at Patriot Place in Foxborough

The couple behind a year-old Somerville restaurant now have another dining spot, with this one being  in the southwestern suburbs of Boston.

According to a press release, Sean and Sue Olson of Salt + Stone at Assembly Row have opened Axel & Byrne at Patriot Place in Foxborough, with the counter-service restaurant featuring "food from the road" including dishes found at barbecue pits, roadside diners, and food stalls across the country. Sean says of the new eatery, "If Salt + Stone was an homage to my wife and I breaking away from corporate restaurant brands and doing our own thing based on years of us working for others, Axel & Byrne is a continuation of that journey honoring our grandparents and their love  of food."

A few of the items offered at Axel & Byrne include grilled corn salad, chili, fried stuffed jalapenos, burgers, beef on weck, Frito pie, pulled pork, burnt ends, smoked brisket, and Coney dogs, along with beer, wine, and cocktails, while the space includes seating for 65 and an outdoor patio. In addition, Axel & Byrne will have the option of whole roasted pigs with sides and sauces for tailgating on game day at Gillette Stadium along with offsite meals.

The address for Axel & Byrne is 267 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, 02035. The website for the restaurant will be at https://axelandbyrne.com/ while a menu for the place is at https://www.patriot-place.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Axel-Byrne-Menu.pdf

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

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The Harp Is Expanding to a Second Location at Patriot Place in Foxborough

A sports bar in Boston that is particularly popular with Bruins and Celtics fans will be expanding to a second location, and this one should be popular with fans of two other local teams.

According to an article from boston.com, The Harp by TD Garden and North Station is planning to open a new outlet at Patriot Place in Foxborough, with the post saying that it will be taking over the space that had been home to CBS Sporting Club. A note on the website for the Causeway street dining and drinking spot says that the new location will have "soaring views of Gillette Stadium [which is home to both the Patriots and Revolution], food, drinks, sports, patio, same lively pre-game atmosphere & vibrant nightlife in Boston," with the plan being to open later this year.

The original location of The Harp, which first opened in Boston in 1993, is run by the Briar Group (Hurricane's at the Garden, Ned Devine's, Six String Grill & Stage). The Harp's website can be found at https://www.harpboston.com/

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

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Achilito's Taqueria Is Opening at Patriot Place in Foxborough

 A few months ago it was reported that a Mexican restaurant in Jamaica Plain was planning to expand to another location in Boston. Now we have learned that it has plans to expand to a space southwest of the city that should eventually be a popular spot for sports fans.

According to the dining page for Patriot Place in Foxborough, Achilito's Taqueria is planning to open there sometime this fall, joining its original location across from the Forest Hills T station, and possibly another on Chestnut Hill Avenue in Brighton assuming that those plans are still in the works. Based on the original location in JP, the new outlet at Patriot Place could feature such items as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, flautas, enchiladas, tostadas, and more.

The website for Achilito's Taqueria can be found at https://www.achilitos.com/

[January 15, 2021 update: A page within the Patriot Place website indicates that the new location of Achilito's Taqueria is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Achilito's Taqueria to Open in Former Dates and Olives Space in Brighton

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Both Locations of Moe's Southwest Grill in Foxborough Have Closed

Two more locations of a chain of restaurants featuring Tex-Mex food and southwestern fare have closed, and both happen to have been in the same town.

Based on information from a source and a check on the chain's website, the two outlets of Moe's Southwest Grill in Foxborough are no longer in business, with an email sent from the company confirming that the Patriot Place and Foxborough Boulevard restaurants have indeed shut their doors for good. The statement we received is as follows:

The two independently owned and operated Moe's Southwest Grill restaurants in Foxborough, MA have closed. A number of factors go into the decision to close a location. Moe's continues to open new restaurants across the country.

The two Foxborough locations of Moe's join the closing of the Natick outlet which shuttered earlier this summer; it appears that locations in Bellingham, Chelmsford, Littleton, Lowell, and Waltham remain open based on the chain's website, though the exact status of its Brockton restaurant is unknown at this point in time.

The Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill, which started out approximately 20 years ago, offers such items as nachos, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, guacamole, and more. Its website can be found at https://www.moes.com/

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

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CBS Scene at Patriot Place in Foxborough to Become CBS Sporting Club

by Marc Hurwitz

A sports bar that is a popular spot with football fans is shutting down for renovations, and when it reopens, a local hospitality group will be running it.

According to a post in the Patch, CBS Scene at Patriot Place in Foxborough will close on February 12, with The Sun Chronicle saying that it hopes to reopen this summer with Big Night Entertainment Group managing the place. (BNEG also operates Scorpion Bar at Patriot Place.) Though the extent of the changes have not been mentioned as of yet, it appears that this is more of an upgrade to the space, and it appears--for now--that the concept and name could remain the same.

CBS Scene, which first opened in 2008, is a three-floor restaurant and bar that is known in part for its nearly 150 high definition screens and views of Gillette Stadium.

The website for CBS scene can be found at http://www.cbsscene.com/

[May 17 update: CBS Boston states that the former CBS Scene at Patriot Place will reopen as CBS Sporting Club and that the "newly renovated gastro sports pub" will include a large bar, stadium-style seating, and an upgraded outdoor patio/bar. (Its website can be found at http://www.cbssportingclub.com/)]

[July 18 update: According to social media posts from the place, CBS Sporting Club is now open.]

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Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro in Foxborough Has Closed

A casual upscale restaurant southwest of Boston has decided to call it a day.

According to a post on its Facebook page, Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro at Patriot Place in Foxborough is now closed, with the note saying that "The combination of a weak economy, high and persistent unemployment, and high staff turnover has led us to this difficult decision." It is not known what the owners' plans are now that the dining spot is shuttered, nor is it known what might move into the space.

[July 2 update: The Boston Business Journal mentions that Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy yesterday, which indicates a likely liquidation of the business.]

Tastings first opened approximately six years ago, featuring New American and regional items such as herb-marinated olives, calamari, flatbread, a watermelon salad, cheese and charcuterie boards, steak frites, herb-crusted chicken, sauteed mussels, and macaroni and cheese, along with an extensive wine list.

The address for this now-closed restaurant at Patriot Place was: Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro, 201 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, 02035.

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Splitsville and Howl at the Moon Are Opening in Foxborough

A small chain of upscale bowling alleys and restaurants is going to be teaming up with another small chain of dueling piano bars to open a dining and entertainment complex southwest of Boston.

According to a post within the BostonChefs.com jobs section, Splitsville and Howl at the Moon are opening at Patriot Place in Foxborough, with the Patriot Place site saying that Splitsville will include 12 luxury lanes and food items such as sushi, steak chimichurri, burgers, and pizza. Based on the location of Howl at the Moon in downtown Boston, expect the complex to also feature entertainment that may include two players on baby grand pianos along with folks playing other instruments and plenty of audience participation (it is not yet known whether Howl at the Moon will offer its 86-ounce buckets of booze at this location).

[September 12 update: According to its Facebook page, Splitsville and Howl at the Moon are now open at Patriot Place (it looks like they opened in August).]

Splitsville has 5 locations in Florida, Virginia, and Texas, while Howl at the Moon has 15 locations spread out across the country. The website for Splitsville can be found at http://www.splitsvillelanes.com/ while the website for Howl at the Moon is at http://www.howlatthemoon.com/

Patriot Place is a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex just off Route 1 that is adjacent to Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution.

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