Silk Lounge Is Opening in Brookline

A new dining and drinking spot with global influences is on its way to Brookline.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Silk Lounge is planning to open on Beacon Street on the eastern edge of Coolidge Corner, with the place being a restaurant, bar, and cafe that has Asian, Mediterranean, and European influences. The article indicates that the cafe will offer takeout breakfast items along with pastries, smoothies, bubble tea, and coffee, while the restaurant and bar will have more of an upscale feel to it. If all goes as planned, Silk Lounge could be opening sometime this month.

The address for the upcoming Silk Lounge is 1223 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. Its website can be found at https://silkloungeboston.com/

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Pavilion Replaces Silk Global Cuisine in Framingham

An Indian restaurant in MetroWest has been replaced by a new dining spot that features dishes with global influences.

According to a source, Pavilion is now open in Framingham, taking over the Silk Global Cuisine space on Edgell Road. The menu for the new restaurant shows dishes with a variety of international influences, including Greek, Korean, Indian, Chinese, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and more, with such options as hot and sour soup, samosas, falafel, Haitian squash soup, a lamb burger, lahmajoun, crispy fried tofu, lamb gyros, kimchi with jasmine rice, and more.

Silk Global Cuisine first opened in the spring of 2022, replacing a location of Volturno Pizza.

The address for Pavilion is 1 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA, 01701. Its website can be found at https://www.pavilionframingham.com/

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Bom Dough Opens in Former Highland Fried/East Coast Grill Space in Cambridge's Inman Square

A new dining spot with global influences has come to a space in Cambridge that has been home to a couple of restaurants over the years.

According to a source, Bom Dough is now open in Inman Square, moving into the space on Cambridge Street where Highland Fried had been until last summer, and before that, East Coast Grill. The website for the new eatery says that it is a "fast-casual restaurant specializing in high-quality cuisine experiences inspired by a melting pot of Brazilian, European, African, and Asian influences" while an earlier Cambridge Day article mentioned that the food would "add a 'smoky touch' to its 'commonly known traditional meals with a twist [of] seasonings inspired from Brazilian, Italian, French and Japanese cuisine.'"

A few items on the menu at Bom Dough include black bean soup, cheese bread, acai bowls, short rib pot pie, yakisoba, grilled veggies and rice, and a ham and cheese bun.

The address for Bom Dough in Inman Square is 1271 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website can be found at https://www.bomdough.com/

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The Loading Dock to Open in Belmont

It looks like a new bistro and market that features international fare is going to be opening in Belmont.

The Belmont Citizen-Herald reports that The Loading Dock will open on Brighton Street, moving into the space on the Cambridge line where Nicolas Market & Deli and Zeff Photo Supply used to be. The article mentions that the spot will be a place where folks can dine or shop, and that catering will also be available as well. Expect The Loading Dock to open sometime later this year.

The address for this upcoming restaurant and market in Belmont is: The Loading Dock, 11 Brighton Street, Belmont, MA, 02478.

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