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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Cafe Reynard Opens Inside Idle Hands Craft Ales in Malden

A brand new cafe has opened just north of Boston, and it resides inside a brewery.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Cafe Reynard is now open in Malden, moving into the Idle Hands Craft Ales space on Commercial Street. The article mentions that the new spot is, as co-owner, founder, and roaster Eddy Martinez calls it, a "trans-run, worker-owned queer cafe and coffee roaster" that in addition to coffee, also offers doughnuts at least twice a week on most weeks from Kate Holowchik of Lionheart Confections. The cafe currently operates within the brewery Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM and on Sundays from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

The address for Cafe Reynard (and Idle Hands) is 89 Commercial Street, Malden, MA, 02148. The website for Cafe Reynard is at https://www.cafe-reynard.com/ while the website for Idle Hands is at https://www.idlehandscraftales.com/

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Saucy Saigon Opens in Malden

A brand new Vietnamese spot has opened a few miles north of Boston.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Saucy Saigon is up and running in Malden, moving into a space on Highland Avenue a few blocks south of Route 60 that had been home to Monkey King Tea. The Instagram page for the place shows such options as rice paper rolls, vermicelli with pork, shrimp or tofu, vermicelli bites, coffee, and bubble tea, and it is currently open Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM as it goes through a soft opening.

The address for Saucy Saigon is 249 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA, 02148. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/saucysaigon

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Friday, February 14, 2025

Pho Bistro in Malden Has Closed

A Vietnamese restaurant located just north of Boston has shut down.

According to a source, Pho Bistro in Malden is no longer in operation, with a sign out front at the Pleasant Street space saying "It has been a pleasure to serve this community. Thank you for your patronage, your friendliness and your friendships that have made us such a success. We will miss you!" Pho Bistro first opened in Malden approximately 15 years ago, offering such options as pho, spring rolls, grilled pork with vermicelli, and more.

The address for the now-closed location of Pho Bistro in Malden was 8 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Phat Thaiger Is Opening in Malden

The people behind a couple of Thai restaurants just north of Boston will soon be opening a third spot nearby.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Phat Thaiger is planning to open in Malden, moving into a space on Eastern Avenue near Crying Thaiger on Ferry Street and Thaiger Den on Pleasant Street. The former is a Thai spot that opened in 2017 and the latter is a more upscale Thai restaurant that opened last year, and the new eatery will be a Thai and Japanese izakaya that features such options as pad kee mow with yakisoba noodles, pad thai with udon noodles, Hokkaido scallops with curry custard, yellowtail crudo with ponzu sauce, hot pot with Japanese and Thai influences, and yakitori-style skewers with Thai spices and marinades, while drinks will include martinis, sake, and more.

If all goes as planned, Phat Thaiger will open later this month.

The address for Phat Thaiger is 166 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA, 02148.

[April 25 update: According to its social media along with a new article from Boston Magazine, Phat Thaiger is now open.]

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Friday, November 01, 2024

110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria in Malden Have Closed

Two local groups of restaurants that have an ownership connection have closed a couple of adjoining locations just north of Boston.

According to a source, 110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria in Malden are no longer in operation, with the Exchange Street restaurants shutting down at the same time. The two dining spots first opened their doors in the spring of 2021.

Currently, 110 Grill has approximately 40 locations while Evviva Trattoria has 8 outlets.

The address for the now-closed locations of 110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria in Malden was 200 Exchange Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Kimchipapi Is Opening in Malden

A Korean restaurant in Allston will be expanding to a space a few miles north of Boston.

According to an email sent to us, Kimchipapi is going to be opening in Malden, moving into the space on Salem Street that had been home to Emone Tofu. The upcoming location will join Kimchipapi Kitchen on Harvard Avenue, and like that location, it will be offering such options as Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, ddukbokki, and korndogs, along with mochi donuts from its sister restaurant Pon de Joy.

If all goes as planned, the new outlet of Kimchipapi will open in Malden sometime this fall.

The address for the new location of Kimchipapi in Malden is 184 Salem Street, Malden, MA, 02148. The website for Kimchipapi Kitchen in Allston is https://www.kimchipapi.com/

[December 20 update: A new email sent to us indicates that Kimchipapi in Malden is now open.]

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Thaiger Den Is Opening in Malden

A new upscale restaurant is opening a few miles north of Boston, and it has a connection to a nearby dining spot.

According to a source, Thaiger Den is planning to open in Malden, moving into the space on Pleasant Street that had been home to Spicy World. We have been told that the upcoming place will be a "high-end" restaurant and that the people behind Crying Thaiger, a Thai eatery on Ferry Street, will be opening the spot.

If all goes as planned, Thaiger Den could be opening a bit later this year.

The address for Thaiger Den is 157 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, 02148. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/thaiger_den/

[October 24: According to multiple sources, Thaiger Den is now open, with its menu including such items as chicken chowder, massaman pot pie, crab curry, slow-cooked pork belly, coconut curry noodle soup, steamed branzino, and more.]

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Floramo's Restaurant in Malden Has Closed; Plans to Reopen in New Location

A popular spot for steak tips has shut down, though it plans to open back up in another space.

According to a Facebook post, Floramo's Restaurant in Malden is closed, with replies from the place within the thread indicating that it will be reopening in a new location nearby soon. As mentioned in an earlier article, the Wakefield location had shuttered as well a couple of months ago, while the hope is that Floramo's will open back up in Chelsea--which was its original home--at some point in the future.

The Malden location of Floramo's first opened in September of 2022.

The address for the now-closed location of Floramo's Restaurant in Malden was 229 Centre Street (Route 60), Malden, MA, 02148. The website for Floramo's is at http://floramos.net/

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

KPOT to Open Locations in Dedham, Malden, and Methuen

A Korean restaurant chain with roots in New York City will be expanding to the local area, bringing at least three outlets to Eastern Massachusetts.

According to its website, KPOT is planning to open locations in Dedham, Malden, and Methuen, with the Dedham outlet opening at the Dedham Mall on Providence Highway, the Malden outlet opening in the former John Brewer's Tavern space on Highland Avenue, and the Methuen outlet opening at The Loop on Pleasant Valley Street. Based on the other locations, expect to see all-you-can-eat Korean hot pot and Korean BBQ at the upcoming restaurants.

KPOT first started out in the Flushing section of Queens in 2018; the website for the chain can be found at https://thekpot.com/

Thanks to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page for initially bringing this to our attention.

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Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Banh Mi Ba Le in Dorchester Expands to Malden, Opening a New Location within 99 Asian Supermarket

A Vietnamese sandwich shop in Dorchester has expanded to a new location, opening within a supermarket food court north of Boston.

According to a message sent from local food writer Jackie Cain, Banh Mi Ba Le is now open in Malden, moving into a space in 99 Asian Supermarket on Broadway. A Facebook post from the business shows photos of its grand opening, and this is actually its third location as another one can be found within Kam Man Foods in Quincy.

The address for the new location of Banh Mi Ba Le (and 99 Asian Supermarket) is 60 Broadway, Malden, MA, 02148. The website for the business is at http://balebanhmiboston.com/

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Monday, July 24, 2023

John Brewer's Tavern in Malden Is Closing

It looks like a pair of Boston-area alehouses will soon be down to just one.

According to a source, John Brewer's Tavern in Malden is shutting down, with multiple posters on social media also saying this--and a few mentioning that tonight will be its last night. It does appear that the Waltham location of the dining and drinking spot will remain in operation, while the people behind the two taverns also run Offshore Ale Company in Oak Bluffs. (They also ran Brewer's Coalition in Newtonville, but that closed early last year.)

The Malden location of John Brewer's Tavern has been known for its comfort food and pub grub along with a wide variety of beers, and it also had a large patio out front.

The address for John Brewer's Tavern in Malden is 7 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA, 02148. The website for the business is at https://www.johnbrewerstavern.com/

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Friday, May 05, 2023

Tenoch Opens in Malden

A local group of Mexican restaurants has expanded to another new location, with this one being north of the city.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Tenoch is now open in Malden, with the website for the business confirming that the new outlet is indeed up and running on Pleasant Street. The new location of Tenoch joins others in Boston's North End, East Cambridge, Medford Square, Davis Square in Somerville, and Melrose, and it offers such items as tortas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more.

The address for the new location of Tenoch in Malden is 13 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, 02148. The website for all locations is at https://www.tenochmexican.com/

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

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Wednesday, May 03, 2023

Santa Fe Burrito Grill Opens in Malden

Nearly a year and a half after it was first announced, a new location of a small group of fast-casual Mexican restaurants has debuted.

According to a source, Santa Fe Burrito Grill is slated to open today in Malden, moving into a space on Pleasant Street in the city's downtown area. The new outlet, which we first wrote about in the early part of 2022, joins others in Acton, East Boston, Franklin, Melrose, and Weymouth, and offers such items as burritos, nachos, tortas, tacos, bowls, and more.

The address for the new location of Santa Fe Burrito Grill in Malden is 205 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, 02148. The website for all locations can be found at https://santafetogo.com/

[Earlier Article]
Santa Fe Burrito Grill Plans to Open in Malden

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

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Thursday, April 06, 2023

Update: Pho 99 in Malden Has Closed; Shi Miao Dao Yunnan Rice Noodle May Replace It

A restaurant in Malden that featured Vietnamese and Chinese food has shut down.

According to a source, Pho 99 on Pleasant Street closed on March 28, with a photo showing a note in the window that says "Thank you so much for your patronage. We're proud to have served the Malden community for 22 great years." Pho 99 offered such options as pho, vermicelli dishes, rice plates, spring rolls, stir-fry dishes, and a variety of Chinese-American and Chinese fare.

The address for the now-closed Pho 99 was 99 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

[April 11 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions that Shi Miao Dao Yunnan Rice Noodle may be moving into the former Pho 99 space, with a City of Malden memorandum seeming to confirm this. (Another location of Shi Miao Dao can be found in Quincy.)]

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

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Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Atlantic Seafood Restaurant Opens in Former Sichuan Taste Space in Malden

A Chinese restaurant in Malden has been replaced by another Chinese spot.

According to a source, Atlantic Seafood Restaurant is now open on Main Street, moving into the space that had been home to Sichuan Taste. We have been told that the new eatery offers Chinese-American fare though we haven't seen a menu as of yet, so keep checking back for updates.

Sichuan Taste, which closed in October, served a mix of Chinese-American and authentic Sichuan dishes.

The address for Atlantic Seafood Restaurant is 290 Main Street, Malden, MA, 02148

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

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Thursday, August 04, 2022

BAM BAM Fried Chicken Is Opening in Malden

A brand new chicken spot is on its way to Malden, and it has a connection to another restaurant in the downtown area.

According to a source, BAM BAM Fried Chicken is planning to open in the former Dunkin' space at the corner of Florence Street and Pleasant Street, with the people behind District Kitchen (which is in the same building) also being behind the place. A tweet from Malden Mayor Gary Christenson shows this, saying that "The owners of District Kitchen are introducing a new kind of fried chicken: BAM BAM Fried Chicken," though no specific details have been given as of yet.

District Kitchen is a Chinese fusion restaurant that first opened its doors in 2017.

The address for BAM BAM Fried Chicken is 2 Florence Street, Malden, MA, 02148. Its website will be at https://www.bambamchicken.com/

[November 18 update: An Instagram comment from the place indicates that BAM BAM Fried Chicken plans to open later this month or in early December.]

[December 19 update: A message sent from Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie indicates that BAM BAM Fried Chicken is now open.]

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]

Wednesday, August 03, 2022

Floramo's Restaurant Is Opening in Malden

Last week, it was reported that an iconic place for steak tips and ribs was expanding to a new location, and now we have learned that another new one is on its way as well.

According to a Twitter thread from Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Floramo's Restaurant plans to open in that city, taking over the former House of Smoke/Dockside Restaurant space on Route 60. As mentioned earlier, this would be its second takeover of a Dockside space, as the Wakefield location of Dockside is also becoming Floramo's (and whose kitchen already has owner John Floramo behind it). It isn't exactly known what is becoming of Floramo's in Chelsea [ed note--now closed], as a new development is being planned for that space, though the dining spot has been asked to return once construction is complete.

The address for the upcoming location of Floramo's Restaurant in Malden is 229 Centre Street (Route 60), Malden, MA, 02148. The website for Floramo's is at http://floramos.net/

[August 4 update: A statement sent to us from Floramo's says the following: "John and Kerri Floramo are so excited to be opening up shop in our hometown of Malden. John is a lifelong resident of the city and he and his wife have raised their family here. They're proud to bring the business to Malden and to serve the residents of this awesome community.…The land and building in Chelsea was sold voluntarily with a potential to return once construction is complete."]

[September 22 update: A tweet from the restaurant indicates that Floramo's opens in Malden today.]

[Earlier Article]
Dockside Restaurant in Wakefield Is Becoming Floramo's

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

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Yong Yong in Malden Has Closed; Mineirao Steakhouse Moving into the Space

A Malden restaurant known for its Chinese fare has shut down, and a Brazilian dining spot will take its place.

According to a source, Yong Yong on Ferry Street is no longer in business, with another source telling us that the people behind Mineirao Market on Eastern Avenue are planning to open a Brazilian steakhouse in the space. (Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie tells us via its Facebook page that the place will be called Mineirao Steakhouse.) Yong Yong first opened in 2014, offering Chinese-American dishes, Cantonese food, and more.

The address for Yong Yong (and Mineirao Steakhouse) is 108 Ferry Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

'[September 21 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mineirao Steakhouse is now open.]

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

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

The Breakfast Club Is Being Reborn in Malden, Replacing the Doo Wop Diner

Earlier this year, it was reported that an old-fashioned diner in Allston was closing but the plan was to return to a new location. Now we have confirmed where it is reopening.

An Instagram post from the place confirms what we had been told earlier by someone in the restaurant industry, that The Breakfast Club is opening back up in a new space in Malden, with the Main Street address indicating that it is replacing the Doo Wop Diner just south of Route 60 and the downtown area. (This has been confirmed by Neighborhood View.) The Breakfast Club had previously mentioned on social media that while it was leaving its space on Western Avenue in Allston on January 31, it said that "This isn't goodbye, it's see you soon and we can't wait to share more about what is in store for The Breakfast Club in the near future."

The Breakfast Club first opened in Allston more than 20 years ago.

The address for the new location of The Breakfast Club is 269 Main Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

[Earlier Article]
The Breakfast Club in Allston Is Moving

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

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Dockside Restaurant in Malden Is Closing; Being Replaced by House of Smoke

What was once a local group of four restaurants featuring classic American fare will soon be down to just one, though a new concept under the same ownership is on the way.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dockside Restaurant in Malden is shutting down, with a note from the Centre Street dining spot saying that its last day in business will be March 20. The note mentions that the Wakefield location of the restaurant will remain in operation, and that they will soon open a new barbecue spot called House of Smoke in the Malden space that will be "serving the best barbeque around under the culinary and operational leadership of Carlos Magalhaes from Fuel America."

Other locations of Dockside Restaurant had once been at Riverview in Malden and on Everett Avenue in Chelsea.

The address for the Dockside Restaurant in Malden (and House of Smoke) is 229 Centre Street, Malden, MA, 02148. The website for Dockside can be found at https://www.docksiderestaurants.com/

[May 4, 2022 update: A tweet from @kenjimallon mentions that House of Smoke is now open, with the Facebook page for the restaurant confirming this.]

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

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