Bar 23 and Le Boulevard to Open in Boston's Seaport District

A local restaurant group will be opening a couple of new dining spots on the Boston waterfront.

According to an article in The Boston Globe, Bar 23 and Le Boulevard are both planning to open in the city's Seaport District, with Himmel Hospitality Group (Grill 23, Bistro du Midi, Harvest, The Banks) being behind the two places. The article mentions that Bar 23 will be a "spinoff" of Grill 23 with seating for 75 and a focus on steaks, while Le Boulevard will be a Parisian-inspired bistro with seating for 250 including a large patio. If all goes as planned, Bar 23 and Le Boulevard will open in 2027.

The addresses for the two upcoming spots from Himmel Hospitality Group are 11 Fan Pier Boulevard for Bar 23 and 10 Fan Pier Boulevard for Le Boulevard.

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Celine Plans to Open in the Former Blue Dragon Space in Boston's Fort Point

A new dining and drinking spot from a local restaurant group may be on its way to a space near the Boston waterfront.

According to a presentation page within the fortpointneighborhood.org website, Celine is planning to open on A Street in the Fort Point neighborhood, moving into the space that had once been home to Ming Tsai's Blue Dragon which was open from 2013 until the start of the pandemic in 2020. The page mentions that the proposed restaurant and bar would blend "the timeless comfort of an American tavern with Montreal-French technique and soul," including such options as roast chicken, burgers, a rotating raw bar, and "tavern classics elevated by Montreal classics and subtle French technique," along with wine and cocktails.

The team behind Celine is the Coda Restaurant Group (SRV Boston, The Salty Pig, Gufo, Baleia)

The address for the upcoming Celine is 324 A Street, Boston, MA, 02210.

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Mai Opens in the Seaport District of Boston

Last fall, it was reported that a new fusion restaurant was coming to the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Mai is now open in the city's Seaport District, moving into a space on Northern Avenue in the Fan Pier area. As mentioned in an earlier article, the new dining spot features French-inspired Japanese fare including a variety of handrolls while cocktails are also featured, and the NoToro Hospitality Group (which includes Matsunori Handroll Bar in Boston) is behind the place.

The address for Mai is 31 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website is at https://www.mai.boston/

[Earlier Article]
Mai Plans to Open in the Fan Pier Area of Boston's Seaport District

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Illinois-Based Bread & Vine to Expand to Boston

A French bistro in the Midwest is in expansion mode, with one planning to open in the local area.

According to an article from the Peoria Journal Star, Bread & Vine is making plans to expand to Boston, with more locations also on the way to Illinois and Florida. The article mentions that new restaurants will debut in Geneva, IL, and Tampa, FL this fall, with a Boston outlet "soon to follow," though no address has been given as of yet. Once it does open, expect a fast-casual restaurant that offers comfort food with international influences, with a focus on French fare.

Bread & Vine's flagship location is in Galena, IL, serving such options as smoked salmon croissants, Croque Monsieur, Cubanos, quiche lorraine, ham and cheese croquettes, cheese and charcuterie boards, Roman-style pizza, mussels, gyros, tacos, and more.

The website for Bread & Vine is at https://breadandvinerestaurants.com/

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Seoule to Open in North Quincy

A brand new fusion restaurant is on its way to a space just south of Boston.

According to a source, (Sarah Wu), Seoule is planning to open in North Quincy, with photos sent indicating that it will be moving into a space on Billings Road a few storefronts east of Hancock Street. The signs out front show that the upcoming dining spot will feature Korean-French cuisine (though a menu has not been seen as of yet), and it isn't known when it might open, so stay tuned for any updates as they come in.

The address for the upcoming Seoule is 49 Billings Road, Quincy, MA, 02171.

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La Voile in Brookline's Washington Square Has Closed

A local pair of French restaurants is back down to just one.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston mentions that La Voile in the Washington Square section of Brookline is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the business indicating that it shuttered over the weekend. (The note does say that the location on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay remains in operation.) The Brookline outlet of La Voile first opened in 2015, offering such items as foie gras, French onion soup, escargots, seared Dover sole, lamb shank, bourguignon, and creme brulee.

The address for the now-closed La Voile in Brookline was 1627 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. The website for the business is at https://www.lavoilerestaurants.com/

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Nine Is Opening in the Former No. 9 Park Space in Boston's Beacon Hill

A new restaurant is on its way to downtown Boston, and it is moving into the space where one of the best-known dining spots in the city had been until closing down at the end of last year.

According to a post by Patrick Maguire within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Nine is planning to open in Beacon Hill, taking over the former No. 9 Park space on Park Street Place. A series of job posts on the culinaryagents.com site indicate that Nine will be a French fine-dining restaurant with other European influences and that it is the first spot from Nine Restaurant Group which has been established by a group of local investors. A press release mentions that Allan Rodriguez (La Neta, El Centro) is behind the restaurant while Andrew Simonich (Barbara Lynch Collective) will be Chef de Cuisine.

No. 9 Park was one of several restaurants from chef/restaurateur Barbara Lynch, with all of her dining spots now being closed including The Butcher Shop, Stir, Drink, Menton, Sportello, and B&G Oysters in Boston along with The Rudder in Gloucester. (B&G Oysters continues to say that it is closed temporarily due to flood damage which occurred during the holidays.)

The address for Nine is 9 Park St Place, Boston, MA, 02108. Its website is at https://www.ninerg.com/

[August 20 update: Eater Boston states that Nine is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Barbara Lynch to Close Her Two Remaining Restaurants -- No. 9 Park in Boston's Beacon Hill and B&G Oysters in the South End

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LPM Restaurant & Bar to Expand to Boston

It looks like a group of high-end French Riviera-inspired restaurants will be expanding to the local area.

According to a PR Newswire press release, LPM Restaurant & Bar is planning to open a location in Boston, while another is slated to come to New York as well. These will be the third and fourth locations in the United States, joining others in Miami and Las Vegas as well as others in London (where it was founded in 2007), Dubai, Mykonos, and Hong Kong. Expect to see French Mediterranean cuisine at the Boston location of LPM Restaurant & Bar when it debuts, with their other locations offering such options as tapenade, caviar, burrata, ratatouille, prawns, carpaccio, escargot, risotto, duck confit, grilled branzino, rack of lamb, apple tart, and sorbet.

The website for LPM Restaurant & Bar can be found at https://lpmrestaurants.com/

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Café Saint Germain Is Replacing PRB Boulangerie in Somerville

A new French dining spot is on its way to Somerville, replacing a French bakery that is under the same ownership.

The Boston Globe is reporting that Café Saint Germain is going to be opening on Beacon Street, taking over the PRB Boulangerie space, and owner owner Loic Le Garrec indicates that the change in concept is being made because another PRB Boulangerie is located not too far away in the Kendall Square section of Cambridge. Once it opens (slated for January 30), the new eatery will be open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, and it will also have a full liquor license.

In addition to the upcoming Café Saint Germain and Kendall's PRB Boulangerie, Loic Le Garrec also runs Batifol in Kendall Square, another PRB Boulangerie in Boston's South End, and Petit Robert Bistro, also in the South End. (He was also behind the recently-closed Marseille in the South End as well.)

The address for the upcoming Café Saint Germain is 118 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website is at https://www.cafesaintgermain.com/

[February 3 update: A check on its website indicates that Café Saint Germain is now open.]

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Marseille in Boston's South End Is Closing

A French restaurant in the South End of Boston is shutting down after being in business for a bit under two years.

According to a post within the South End Community Board Facebook group page, Marseille on Harrison Avenue in the SoWa part of the neighborhood is closing, with a couple of Instagram stories from the place saying that "[today] our Instagram account will close as we say goodbye to the restaurant" while directing customers to the nearby Petit Robert Bistro along with Batifol in Cambridge's Kendall Square and PRB Boulangerie in Kendall Square, Somerville, and at the Marseille site (it appears that the SoWa location will indeed remain open). Marseille first opened in the spring of 2023, taking over the space where Brasserie had been, and before that, Gaslight.

The address for Marseille is 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118.

[January 17 update: Eater Boston mentions that Marseille is now closed, apparently saying goodbye on Monday, January 13.] 

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Mai Plans to Open in the Fan Pier Area of Boston's Seaport District

A new fusion restaurant is on its way to the Boston waterfront.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (along with an article from What Now Boston), Mai is planning to open in the city's Seaport District, moving into a space on Northern Avenue in the Fan Pier area. The Instagram page for the upcoming spot says it will be a French-inspired Japanese restaurant and sake bar and it also indicates that the NoToro Hospitality Group (Matsunori Handroll Bar in Boston, Lanner Noodles in Cambridge) is behind it.

The address for the upcoming Mai is 31 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/mai.izakaya/

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Bernadette Is Opening in Salem

A new French restaurant is on its way to the North Shore, and the people behind it run a nearby dining spot.

According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site, Bernadette is planning to open in Salem, with the post saying that the husband-and-wife team Aaron and Shanna Chambers of Settler, a Mediterranean and New American spot that is just around the corner from the upcoming Washington Street place. The job listing for Bernadette says the following about the restaurant: "With a French-inspired, market-driven menu, we bring city-level dining to the North Shore—perfect for those looking to hone their craft without commuting to Boston. Bernadette embodies a neighborhood bistro vibe, with a refined yet approachable French cuisine that celebrates the local terroir and a service experience inspired by intimate dinner parties with close friends." 

Based on its social media, it looks like Bernadette will open its doors sometime this fall.

The address for Bernadette is 65 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 01970. Its website will be at https://www.bernadettesalem.com/

[November 20 update: According to an Instagram post from the place, Bernadette is now open in Salem.]

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Margeaux Supper Parlor Is Replacing Colette Wine Bistro within the Porter Square Hotel in Cambridge

It looks like a French restaurant in Cambridge is being reconcepted.

According to a job post within the Craigslist site, Margeaux Supper Parlor is replacing Colette Wine Bistro within the Porter Square Hotel, with the post saying that they are looking for workers to "be an integral part of a concept transition." No specifics have been given on the upcoming dining spot, so keep checking back for updates as they come in.

Colette first opened in 2019 within the Porter Square Hotel, which debuted back in 2016.

The address for Colette Wine Bistro (and the upcoming Margeaux Supper Parlor) is 1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. The website for Colette is at https://www.colette1924.com/

[September 26 update: A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston mentions via the Instagram page from the business that Margeaux Supper Parlor opens today, with the IG page saying that it will bring "a never-before-seen concept to the Boston area: sophisticated southern food “flights”, trios of small plates (bigger than tapas) encouraging diners to sample a variety of Chef Julian's incredible dishes on one board, evoking the comfort of supper at grandma's Margeaux will also feature a thoughtful beverage program inspired by owner Bekah Barr’s time spent living in Memphis and New Orleans."]  

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DW French Opens in the Fenway; Douglass Williams Is Behind It

Earlier this year, it was reported that an award-winning chef was planning to open a French brasserie in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, and the restaurant is now up and running.

According to a press release, DW French has opened its doors on Boylston Street, moving into the space that had previously been home to Orfano. As mentioned in an earlier article, Douglass Williams (Mida, Apizza) and his team are behind the new dining spot, which focuses on the classics of French cuisine, while the beverage program includes French wines, cocktails, and spirits.

Williams has gained much recognition over the past few years, including being chosen as one of the best new chefs in America by Food & Wine back in 2020.

The address for DW French in the Fenway is 1391 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. Its website can be found at https://www.dwfrench.com/

[Earlier Article]
DW French Plans to Open in the Former Orfano Space in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood

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Verveine Cafe & Bakery Plans to Open in Cambridge; Ken Oringer and Monica Glass Are Behind It

A brand new Parisian-style dining spot is on its way to Cambridge, and a couple of well-known names are behind it.

The Boston Globe is reporting that Verveine Cafe & Bakery is planning to open in a space on Mass. Ave. between Central Square and MIT, and that Ken Oringer (Coppa, Faccia a Faccia, Little Donkey, Toro) and Monica Glass (Clio, Gotham Bar & Grill, Le Bernardin) are teaming up to open it. The article mentions that the upcoming eatery will offer such items as cream biscuits with maple pepper bacon and scrambled eggs, kimchi egg danish, and fried strawberry chamomile doughnuts, and the hope is that it will open sometime this fall.

As mentioned by the Globe, Glass worked alongside Oringer at Clio, which shut down at the end of 2015.

The address for the upcoming Verveine Cafe & Bakery is 298 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

[May 2, 2024 update: The Boston Globe mentions that Verveine Cafe & Bakery opens on May 6.]

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DW French Is Opening in the Former Orfano Space in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood

A new restaurant is on its way to Boston, and an award-winning chef is behind it.

According to a post within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com, DW French is looking to open at an undisclosed location in the Fenway, with the listing mentioning that Douglass Williams (Mida, Apizza) and his team are opening the place. It looks like the upcoming restaurant will be a modern French brasserie that "revolves around presenting the classics of French cuisine," and the beverage program will focus on French wines, cocktails, and spirits. If all goes as planned, DW French could open sometime this spring.

Douglass Williams has gained much recognition over the past few years, including being picked as one of the best new chefs in America by Food & Wine in 2020.

[March 20 update: A page within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com confirms what a couple of people within the restaurant have told us, that DW French will be taking over the former Orfano space at 1391 Boylston Street.]

[October 17 update: According to a press release, DW French opens its doors on Thursday, October 19.]

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Marseille Is Opening in the Former Brasserie/Gaslight Space in Boston's South End

It looks like the people behind a French restaurant in the South End of Boston are opening a new dining spot not too far away.

According to a post from BosGuy, the Petit Robert Bistro team is opening a restaurant that features southern French fare in the SoWa part of the neighborhood, moving into the space on Harrison Avenue where Brasserie had been, and before that, Gaslight Brasserie du Coin. BosGuy mentions that the new spot could be opening sometime in February or March if all goes as planned.

Petit Robert Bistro resides on Columbus Avenue, just under a mile away from their upcoming restaurant.

The address for the new restaurant coming from the people behind Petit Robert Bistro is 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118.

[January 6, 2023 update: Based on a licensing board hearing notice, the new restaurant moving into the former Brasserie/Gaslight space will be called Marseille.]

[May 2, 2023 update: A new article from BosGuy mentions that Marseille soft-opened over the weekend while its Instagram page indicates that it is indeed up and running.]

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Brasserie in Boston's South End Is Closing for Dinner Service; Takeout Cafe Remains in Operation for Now

A French restaurant in the South End of Boston is shutting down its dinner operations, though part of its business will remain open, at least for now.

According to a note within the OpenTable page for the dining spot, Brasserie in the SoWa area closes today, with the post saying the following:

It's been a tough two years for so many. With great sadness, we inform you of our indefinite closing for evening service beginning today, Wednesday, August 31st. Our take-out cafe will remain open Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 3 PM. We appreciate your support in this last year. Many operational issues have made it difficult for us to continue service at the high level so many expect when entertaining family, friends, and colleagues. Thank you for your support! Jeff and team

Jeffrey Gates, who is a former partner of The Aquitaine Group, first opened Brasserie in May of 2021, with the restaurant taking over the former Gaslight Brasserie du Coin space on Harrison Avenue.

The address for Brasserie is 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://www.brasserieboston.com/

[November 3 update: A tweet from @BosGuy indicates that the cafe is now closed as well, with a check on its web page seeming to confirm this, as it has been taken down.]

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Batifol Is Opening in the Former Abigail's Space in Cambridge's Kendall Square

A new restaurant is coming to Cambridge, replacing a dining spot that went on the market a couple of years ago--and the new place appears to have a connection to a popular Boston restaurant.

According to a source, Batifol is planning to open in Kendall Square, moving into the former Abigail's space on Third Street. A page within the bionicegg.com site shows that the upcoming spot will be a Parisienne brasserie that will offer brunch, lunch, and dinner service and that it will serve wine and cocktails, and a picture of the storefront that our source posted shows an email for Petit Robert Bistro on Columbus Avenue in Boston's South End. It appears that if all goes as planned, Batifol will open sometime this summer.

Abigail's was an eclectic restaurant that first opened in 2011 and was known in part for its raw bar, BBQ, sandwiches, craft beer, and cocktails; in June of 2020, a "restaurant space available" sign was posted in one of its windows. 

The address for Batifol is 291 Third Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142.

[September 30 update: The Boston Globe states that Batifol is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Abigail's in Cambridge's Kendall Square Is on the Market

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Delphine's Kitchen Opens in Beverly

A brand new French eatery has come to the North Shore, opening in a city whose dining scene is suddenly red-hot.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Delphine's Kitchen is now open in Beverly, moving into a space on Cabot Street in the city's downtown area. The Instagram page for the dining spot indicates that it offers "French comfort food" including crepes, soups, salads, and sandwiches, and Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie has told us that a menu has now been posted to their Facebook page..

The address for Delphine's Kitchen in Beverly is 261 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915. Its website can be found at https://delphineskitchen.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/delphineskitchenbeverly/

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