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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Ciao! Pizza and Pasta to Open in Lynn

An award-winning wood-fired pizzeria in Chelsea is expanding to a few miles to the north.

According to an article from boston.com, Ciao! Pizza and Pasta is planning to open in Lynn, moving into the space on Sutton Street that had been home to Ciao Restaurant & Bar (which didn't appear to have any ownership connection to Ciao! Pizza and Pasta). The new location will be larger than the Chelsea restaurant, with seating for 70 and a full bar, though its menu will have the same options as Chelsea along with some extra dishes. It appears that Ciao! Pizza and Pasta could be opening in Lynn sometime this month if all goes as planned.

The Chelsea location of Ciao! Pizza and Pasta, which first opened on Williams Street in 2015, has gotten recognition from Boston Magazine, The Boston Globe, and the Food Network since debuting.

The address for the new location Ciao! Pizza and Pasta in Lynn is 41 Sutton Street, Lynn, MA, 01904. The website for the Chelsea location is at https://www.ciaopizzaandpasta.com/ [Ed note: There is also a location of Ciao! Pizza and Pasta in Somerville as well.]

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

The NexMex Thing in Peabody Is Closing, Moving to Lynn

A Mexican restaurant on the North Shore is going to be leaving its current location and will be reopening in another space not all that far away.

According to a Facebook post from the business, The NexMex Thing in Peabody is closing and will move to a new space in Lynn, with the post saying the following:

After 10 incredible years, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors in Peabody....This decision was not made lightly. The prolonged road work in the area, ongoing for the past two years and expected to continue for 2-3 more years, has significantly impacted accessibility to our restaurant. The resulting detours and street closures ultimately forced us to discontinue lunch service and made it increasingly difficult to operate sustainably. While this chapter is coming to a close, our connection to Peabody remains strong. We will be actively looking for opportunities to return to the city in the near future. Until then, we will relocate Nexmex to 125 Lynnfield Street in Lynn early June. Our last day in Peabody will be April 30th, 2026.

The post also refers diners to their other dining spot (Pots, a hotpot restaurant at 77 Main Steet in Peabody).

The current address for The NexMex Thing is 5 Central Street, Peabody, MA, 01960. Its website can be found at https://nexmexthing.com/

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Friday, March 06, 2026

Ciao Restaurant & Bar in Lynn Has Closed

An Italian restaurant on the North Shore that was known for its pizza, pasta, and cocktails has shut down.

According to a couple of sources along with an article from What Now Boston, Ciao Restaurant & Bar in Lynn is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the Sutton Street spot confirming this while also indicating that new owners are taking over the space, saying that "we prepare to pass this business into new hands in the coming months." The restaurant first opened in the spring of 2021, offering such items as pizza, arancini, chicken parmigiana, gnocchi with shredded pork shoulder, rigatoni bolognese, cavatappi con pesto, and fettucine scampi.

The address for the now-closed Ciao Restaurant & Bar was 41 Sutton Street, Lynn, MA, 01904.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Los Chamos Venezuelan Cuisine in Lynn Has Closed

A South American restaurant north of Boston has shut down.

According to a source (Geoff Wong), Los Chamos Venezuelan Cuisine has closed its doors, with an Instagram post from the Union Street eatery saying the following:

Dear valued customers, After almost 9 wonderful years, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and patronage at our restaurant. It's with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of our establishment. Thank you for being a part of our journey, savoring meals, and creating cherished memories with us. Your loyalty has been the heartbeat of our restaurant, and we're truly grateful. While this chapter is coming to a close, the memories and connections made will forever be a part of our story. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you. Wishing you all the best, and thank you for making these years truly special. Warm regards, Los chamos team.

Los Chamos was known for such items as arepas, empanadas, tostadas, plantain sandwiches, tequeños, and more.

The address for Los Chamos Venezuelan Cuisine was 227 Union Street, Lynn, MA, 01902.

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Sunday, April 02, 2023

R.F. O'Sullivan's in Lynn Is Closing

A popular spot for burgers is saying farewell.

According to multiple sources, R.F. O'Sullivan's in Lynn is shutting down today, with a Facebook post from Richard Sullivan of the Central Avenue place saying the following:

To all our valued customers, we recently received an offer on the R.F. O'Sullivans property. After much consideration, my family and I have decided that we will be closing our doors....My wife Linda and I are looking forward to what retirement life has to offer.

The Lynn location of R.F. O'Sullivan's first opened in 2015, joining the original in Somerville that ultimately changed ownership and reopened as R.F. O'Sullivan & Son last year. Richard and Linda's son Richard is one of the people behind The Flamingo, a restaurant and bar in Boston's North End that opened last year, and he is also involved with Pinky's, a dining and drinking spot that is planning to open in the Back Bay.

The address for R.F. O'Sullivan's in Lynn is 151 Central Ave, Lynn, MA 01901

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

John's Roast Beef & Seafood in Lynn Has Closed; Yas Chicken Replaces It

A highly-rated roast beef joint on the North Shore has shut down and has been replaced by a new restaurant.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, John's Roast Beef & Seafood in Lynn is no longer in business, with another poster indicating that it has been shuttered for several months now and that Yas Chicken is now in its space. John's, which had been in business for approximately 50 years, was often mentioned as one of the best places for roast beef north of Boston, with our affiliated site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) giving it a "best of" in 2011.

Yas Chicken offers wings, drumsticks, tenders, chicken and waffles, chicken sandwiches, and more, including mac and cheese.

The address for the now-closed John's Roast Beef & Seafood (and the new Yas Chicken) is 111 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA, 01904.

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

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Skinny Hank's BBQ in Lynn Has Closed

It looks like a BBQ spot on the North Shore has closed down permanently, though a restaurant that is affiliated with the place remains in operation.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Skinny Hank's BBQ in Lynn is no longer in operation, with a Facebook post from the Lewis Street restaurant saying the following:

It is with heavy hearts that we announce our closing. We want to thank the Lynn community that have supported us through this pandemic. We wish we could have had the first year that we had hoped for but things like this happen in life. We want to thank our great staff for fighting through this mess to provide the best food and service possible. All of our staff have been offered employment at our other location in Beverly. Anyone that has a gift card can use it at Bonefish Harry's. To our mayor and city council, thank you for all of your support for the past three years. Cheers.

Skinny Hank's opened early last year, replacing another location of Bonefish Harry's; the Beverly location of Bonefish Harry's can be found on Cabot Street in the city's downtown area.

The address for Skinny Hank's BBQ in Lynn was 45 Lewis Street, Lynn, MA, 01902.

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

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Update: Prezza, Tonno (Both Locations), Blue Ox All Going into Hibernation As of December 14; Will Reopen in February

Four well-known restaurants that are all under the same ownership are the latest to announce their plans to shut down for the time being.

According to a source, Prezza in Boston's North End, Tonno in Gloucester and Wakefield, and the Blue Ox in Lynn are all planning to shutter as of Monday, December 14, with a Facebook post from Prezza saying that the decision was made due to "the current rise in Covid cases, new government restrictions, and overall consumer confidence in dining out." The post mentions that the hibernation will continue until the end of the year and they will make a decision at some point as to when in 2021 they think it would be best to reopen.

Anthony Caturano is behind all four restaurants, with Prezza being an Italian dining spot, both Tonno restaurants focusing on Italian seafood dishes, and the Blue Ox offering mostly New American fare.

[February 17, 2021 update: According to multiple social media posts, Prezza, Tonno, and the Blue Ox are all open once again.]

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Wednesday, November 04, 2020

PapiVivi Opens in Lynn

A restaurant featuring Puerto Rican fare has come to the North Shore, and the people behind it are known for their pop-up spots.

Eater Boston is reporting that PapiVivi is now open in Lynn, moving into a space on Boston Street near the Saugus line. The father-daughter team behind the new dining spot used to run pop-ups at various breweries and distilleries in the local area, and they used to hand out free sandwiches in New York City while also participating in the NYC Wine and Food Festival. The menu at PapiVivi includes a variety of sandwiches along with empanadas, burripletas, bowls, pizza, cheese fries, and more.

The address for PapiVivi in Lynn is 816 Boston Street, Lynn, MA, 01905. Its website can be found at http://papivivi.com/

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

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Tuesday, November 03, 2020

Bianchi's Pizza Says Farewell to the Renzo's Space at Revere Beach

A beloved pizzeria that lost its home a couple of years ago only to find a new home in a nearby dining spot has now left that space, though hope remains that it will open in its very own space next year.

According to multiple sources (including a Facebook post from Boston's Wicked North Shore along with Sage Carbone, who messaged us about it), Bianchi's Pizza has said goodbye to its space within Renzo's at Revere Beach, with the place saying in a post that it still has plans to open on the Lynn/Saugus line as reported here earlier. In addition, though there had been chatter that Renzo's might be closing, a post from that place indicates that it is still open for business.

Bianchi's had been open on Revere Beach Boulevard for nearly 70 years until closing in the summer of 2018 to make room for new development. The pizzeria soon reopened within Renzo's, which is also on Revere Beach Boulevard, while news subsequently came out that Bianchi's was planning to eventually move into the O'Brien's space on Boston Street near where Lynn and Saugus meet.

Bianchi's is hoping to open in its new home in the early part of 2021, though that is not a given at this point in time, and the post from them seems to indicate that more than one location could be on the way, so stay tuned for updates as they come in.

[Earlier Articles]
New Development Planned for Bianchi's Space at Revere Beach; Pizza to Live on at Renzo's
Bianchi's Pizza Plans to Open in Lynn

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Update: Lynn, Medford, Swampscott, Beverly, Revere, Quincy Enforce Stricter Rules for Restaurants, Customers

[Ed note: This article was updated on April 16 to reflect the fact that Revere has been added to this list.]

On Friday, we reported that two communities in the Greater Boston area are requiring both restaurant workers and customers to wear protective face covering. Now we have learned that several other communities in the local area have instituted similarly strict rules as well.

According to a post from masslive.com, an article from itemlive.com, a community update page, and another update page, the city of Lynn is now requiring restaurant workers to wear masks or another form of face covering when interacting with the public or other employees, while Swampscott, Medford, and Beverly are all requiring both restaurant workers and customers to wear face covering, with the difference being that customers in Lynn are not allowed to go into restaurants, instead having to rely on curbside pickup, drive-thru, or delivery. (It looks like diners in Swampscott can go into restaurants to pick up their meals for now, as can Medford and Beverly diners.)

Late last week, it was learned that both Brookline and Salem are now requiring that restaurant workers and customers wear a mask or some other kind of protective face covering while inside dining spots.

[April 17 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page states that Revere is now requiring restaurant workers to wear masks inside, and like Lynn, customers are no longer allowed to go into dining spots, instead having to rely on curbside pickup, drive-thru, or delivery. (This has been confirmed by the city's website.) In addition, the Quincy Is Everything Facebook page states that both restaurant workers and customers in Quincy are now required to wear protective face covering as well, with customers having to do so when walking into a dining establishment to pick up food.]

[Earlier Article]
Workers, Customers Required to Wear Protective Face Covering Inside Restaurants in Brookline, Salem

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, March 12, 2020

3 Yolks Breakfast & Lunch in Lynn Has Apparently Closed

A North Shore diner appears to have shut down, and it is not know what its exact status is at this point in time.

According to multiple sources on social media, including a thread within the North Shore Eats Facebook group, 3 Yolks Breakfast & Lunch in Lynn is shuttered, with a call placed to the Western Avenue eatery this morning indicating that its phone has been disconnected. There has been no conformation as to why the restaurant has closed, nor is it known if it could return to its space or another space, so keep checking back for updates.

3 Yolks Breakfast & Lunch offered such items as omelets, French toast, pancakes, waffles, biscuits and gravy, pork chops, fried chicken, meatloaf, and a turkey dinner.

The address for 3 Yolks Breakfast & Lunch is 1103 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA, 01905.

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, January 09, 2020

Skinny Hank's BBQ Is Replacing Bonefish Harry's in Lynn

A new barbecue spot is on its way to the North Shore, and it will be moving into the space that has been home to three other restaurants over the past four years.

According to an article in the Lynn Item, Skinny Hank's BBQ is planning to open in Lynn, taking over the space where Bonefish Harry's had been, and before that, District 45 and Mildred's Corner Cafe. The post indicates that the upcoming eatery will be under the same ownership as that of Bonefish Harry's, which continues to operate its Beverly outlet, and the plan is to have a VIP opening on January 15 with a grand opening to the public slated for two or three days later.

The Lynn location of Bonefish Harry's first opened in September of 2018.

The address for Skinny Hank's BBQ is 45 Lewis Street, Lynn, MA, 01902.

[January 24 update: According to posts within its Facebook page, Skinny Hank's BBQ is now open.]

[Earlier Articles]
District 45 in Lynn Has Closed; Bonefish Harry's Replacing It
District 45 Is Opening in Former Mildred's Corner Cafe in Lynn
Mildred's Corner Cafe in Lynn Closes; May be Replaced by High-End Spot from Neighborhood Restaurant Group

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, November 11, 2019

D'Amici's Bakery Has Closed All of Its Locations

A local group of bakeries that first started out more than 25 years ago has apparently disappeared from the landscape.

According to several social media posts, including one within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, D'Amici's Bakery in Melrose and Lynn have closed, with the Melrose closure being confirmed by the Patch and the Lynn closure being mentioned on The REAL 'You Know You're From Lynn' Facebook group page. Other social media posts indicate that the Reading location of the bakery has shut down as well, including a recent post on the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants showing that the same "out of business" sign at the Melrose and Lynn locations is also shown at the Reading shop. (Phone calls to the Reading location are going unanswered this morning.)

D'Amici's Bakery was established in 1993 and at one point had four locations, including another outlet in Lynn that shut down earlier this year; the shops offered such items as breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, pies, sandwiches, and coffee. A Facebook post from one of the original owners indicates that the bakeries changed hands in 2017.

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, September 30, 2019

Charlie's Junction Deli in Lynn Is Closing

It looks like a classic old breakfast and lunch spot on the North Shore will soon be shutting down.

According to a Facebook post from Julie Kramer of indie617, Charlie's Junction Deli in Lynn is closing its doors, possibly in two weeks, though another poster within the thread says that it plans to close sometime in the next month or so. The dining spot is a family-owned breakfast and lunch place that features such items as French toast, pancakes, omelets, bagels, hot dogs, ham and cheese sandwiches, BLTs, and more.

Charlie's Junction Deli has been in business for more than 20 years.

The address for this soon-to-close eatery in Lynn is: Charlie's Junction Deli, 65 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901.

[October 10 update: An article from Fox 25 News mentions that Charlie's Junction Deli may be closing on or around Saturday, October 12, though it could stay open a bit longer if there are any delays on the sale of the building in which it resides.]

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, May 09, 2019

Uncommon Feasts Cafe Opens within Lydia Pinkham Building in Lynn

A new dining spot has come to the North Shore, and it resides in an historic structure that dates back to the 1800s.

According to a source (Florence Strecker), Uncommon Feasts Cafe is now open inside the Lydia Pinkham Building, a structure that was built in 1886 and has space for artists and craftspeople along with light industrial use, according to the lydia-pinkham.com site. The cafe offers breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinners to go, with an ever-changing menu that includes food items made using local fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products.

Uncommon Feasts Cafe is actually an offshoot of a catering company by the same name.

The address for this new dining spot in Lynn is: Uncommon Feasts Cafe, 271 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA, 01904. The website for the cafe and catering company can be found at https://www.uncommonfeasts.com/

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, April 22, 2019

Bruno's Bar + Burger in Lynn to Become Bruno's Tequila Bar & Cocina

by Marc Hurwitz

A burger spot that temporarily closed a few years ago has apparently closed for good, and it looks like a Mexican restaurant with a somewhat similar name will replace it.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group along with a couple of sources, Bruno's Bar + Burger in Lynn is no longer in business, with this being confirmed within the North Shore Eats Facebook group. Another poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants thread mentions that a new spot called Bruno's Tequila Bar & Cocina is taking over the Western Avenue space, and a Facebook page for the place shows that it will indeed be opening there, classifying itself as a Mexican restaurant and saying that it will be "serving the freshest Mexican and Latin food with rumba and drink of all types!" The poster says that the new spot could be opening sometime next month, though no specific opening date has been given as of yet.

Bruno's Bar + Burger, which first opened in early 2015, closed its doors in August of 2016 but reopened--apparently under new ownership--a couple of months later.

The address for the upcoming Bruno's Tequila Bar & Cocina is 858 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA, 01905. Its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/brunostequilabar/

[June 19 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Bruno's Tequila Bar & Cocina has its grand opening on Saturday, June 22.]

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Nightshade Noodle Bar to Open in Lynn

by Marc Hurwitz

The person behind a pop-up restaurant that focuses in part on noodles is going to be opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, chef Rachel Miller is opening Nightshade Noodle Bar in Lynn, with the restaurant getting its name from her Nightshade pop-up which has done a number of dinners, events, and series over the past couple of years, including at some of the best-known restaurants in the Boston area. Expect to see Vietnamese-influenced dishes including noodles, shellfish, sandwiches, and more at the 26-seat restaurant, which will also include a bar area and will be open for both lunch and dinner. An exact address has not yet been given for Nightshade Noodle Bar, but it will be located somewhere on Exchange Street in the downtown section of Lynn.

If all goes as planned, Nightshade Noodle Bar could be opening later this summer.

The website for Nightshade can be found at https://www.nightshadens.com/

[October 15 update: A new article from Boston Magazine indicates that Nightshade Noodle Bar opens on Wednesday, October 23.]

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Revolution Pie + Pint in Lynn Has Closed; Brew on the Grid to Remain Open

by Marc Hurwitz

A pizza spot on the North Shore has closed after only a brief time in business.

According to a source, Revolution Pie + Pint in Lynn is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from Jaime Figueroa (who had been involved with the Central Avenue spot) confirming this, saying that Brew on the Grid, which is in the same space, will remain open. Both Revolution Pie + Pint and Brew on the Grid opened last August, and around the time of their opening, we had reported that another location of Revolution Pie + Pint was going to be opening in Worcester; that location actually debuted earlier this month. (Another location of Brew on the Grid can be found in Worcester as well.)

The Grid Hospitality Group, which runs both Revolution Pie + Pint and Brew on the Grid, is also behind Craft Table & Bar, which has a location in East Boston.

The address for the now-closed Revolution Pie + Pint (and Brew on the Grid) is 23 Central Avenue, Lynn, MA, 01901. The website for the Worcester location of Revolution Pie + Pint can be found at https://www.pienpint.com/

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Fifteen Pizzas in the Boston Area]

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Bianchi's Pizza Plans to Open in Lynn

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like a landmark Revere Beach pizzeria may have found a new home.

According to a source, Bianchi's Pizza is planning to reopen in Lynn, with a licensing hearing page seeming to confirm this, saying that the now-closed JD's Sports Bar on Lewis Street is seeking to transfer its license to Bianchi's which would presumably be at the same location. The notice also mentions another item that our source tells us--that Marcos Tacos, which had been hoping to open at Revere Beach, may be looking to open in the former O'Brien's space on Boston Street. (Interestingly enough, the parent company of both spots is M&M Restaurants LLC.)

Bianchi's, which had been in business for nearly 70 years, left its home on Revere Beach Boulevard to make way for an apartment development that is being built at the site; the pizzeria subsequently moved its ovens to Renzo's just up the street where its pizzas continue to be offered.

[December 23 update: A page on the Bizapedia site indicates that Julius Sokol and Matthew Gateman are behind the company; the former has been involved in the purchases of the buildings housing several Boston bars, including The Tam, Mary Ann's, the Beacon Hill Pub, and Sullivan's Tap, while a source tells us that the latter is related to the people involved with Renzo's. (The Manta site shows Jack Gateman being behind Renzo's.)]

[January 2, 2019 update: The Daily Item confirms that Bianchi's Pizza is indeed coming to Lynn, though it will be taking over the O'Brien's space on Boston Street while Marcos Tacos plans to take over the JD's Sports Bar space on Lewis Street (the Boston Street space has more parking and is better suited to takeout, according to Nicholas Venezia of M&M Restaurants). In addition, the article says that Bianchi's will continue to offer pizza at Renzo's, so the Lynn outlet will end up being a second location of sorts.]

[January 18, 2019 update: A new article from The Daily Item mentions that Bianchi's could be opening its new location in Lynn in two to three months.]

[December 3, 2019 update: A message from Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting indicates that Bianchi's in Lynn is now looking at a possible opening date sometime in May of 2020.]

[Earlier Articles]
New Development Planned for Bianchi's Space at Revere Beach; Pizza to Live on at Renzo's
Marcos Tacos Plans to Open at Revere Beach

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Fifteen Pizzas in the Boston Area]