Blue Square Pizza Opens in Natick

Earlier this year, it was reported that a pair of pizza spots west of Boston that feature four different types of pizza would be expanding to a third location that would be a bit closer to the city, and now we have learned that it is up and running. 

According to its website, Blue Square Pizza is now open in Natick, and as stated in an earlier article here, it has moved into The Block, a new development on Main Street in the center of town. The new location, which focuses on takeout, joins others in Hopkinton and Northborough, and it offers such options as New York-style, grandma-style (which is more or less a thin-crust version of Sicilian), Chicago cracker thin (Chicago's version of bar/tavern pizza), and Detroit-style pizza.

The address for the new location of Blue Square Pizza in Natick is 1 S Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760. The website for all locations can be found at https://bluesquarepizza.com/

[Earlier Article]
Blue Square Pizza Plans to Open in The Block in Natick

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Epilogue Books & Wine to Open in Natick

A new dual-concept spot is on its way to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a listing within the jobs post section of the bostonchefs.com website, Epilogue Books & Wine is planning to open in Natick, with the place being a bookstore by day and a wine bar by night. The post mentions the following about the place: "We are not a high-volume nightclub or a sports bar. We are a quiet, conversation-focused venue" while also indicating that both beer and wine will be served.

A map showing 4 South Avenue in the center of Natick is shown, though it is not known if this will be the exact address for the place; keep checking back as more information comes in.

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Blue Square Pizza Plans to Open in The Block in Natick

A pair of pizza spots west of Boston that feature four different types of pizza will be expanding to a third location west of the city, and this will be its closest one to Boston.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Blue Square Pizza is planning to open in Natick, moving into The Block, a new development that is coming to Main Street in the center of town. Once it opens (likely this spring), the new location will join others in Hopkinton and Northborough, and based on those restaurants, expect to see New York-style, grandma-style (basically a thin-crust version of Sicilian), Chicago cracker thin (Chicago's version of bar/tavern pizza), and Detroit-style pizza.

The address for the upcoming Natick location of Blue Square Pizza is 1 S Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760. The website for the business is at https://bluesquarepizza.com/

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Tama Sushi & Hibachi Opens in Natick

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a new Japanese restaurant was planning to replace another Japanese spot in the western suburbs of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a source along with an article from the Natick Report, Tama Sushi & Hibachi is now open in Natick, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it has taken over the former Oga's Japanese Cuisine space on Route 9. In addition to sushi and hibachi, the new restaurant also offer such options as ramen, nori tacos, bento boxes, dumplings, tempura, and more, though it doesn't appear to offer ramen, as had been previously mentioned when the plans were first announced in September of 2024.

The address for Tama Sushi & Hibachi is 915 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760. Its website is at https://www.tamanatick.com/

[Earlier Article]
Tama Plans to Open in the Former Oga's Space in Natick

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Lunch on the Charles Opens in South Natick

A new eatery featuring takeout food at lunchtime has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a source along with an article from The Natick Report, Lunch on the Charles is now open in South Natick, moving into a space on Eliot Street across from the dam/waterfall. The new spot it takeout only (the 140-square-foot space has no seating) and offers, soups, salads, and sandwiches including a number of gluten-free options.

The address for Lunch on the Charles is 57 Eliot Street (Route 16), South Natick, MA, 01760. Its website can be found at https://www.lunchonthecharles.com/

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T Market Plans to Open in the Former Wegmans Space at Natick Mall

It looks like a high-end Asian supermarket may be on its way to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to Kiat Cormier of the ChewOnThis Facebook group page (via a Natick Report article), T Market is planning to open at Natick Mall, taking over the space that had been home to a location of Wegmans until it closed in the summer of 2023 after five years in business. The Natick Report article mentions that the new market will have about 90,000 square feet of space and will include a food court with a number of Asian street food vendors.

The article states that T Market is currently in the planning and permitting stages, and if all goes well, it could be opening by the end of the year.

The website for T Market is at https://www.tmarketus.com/

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Anna's Taqueria Is Opening in the Former b.good Space in Natick

A few days ago, it was reported that a local group of dining spots had closed another one of their locations, and now we have learned that a growing local group of Mexican eateries is taking over the space.

According to an article from MetroWest Daily News, Anna's Taqueria is planning to open in Natick, moving into the former b.good space on Route 9. This follows a trend of b.good outlets closing and Anna's outlets replacing them, as the Woburn location of b.good is now home to Anna's while the Northeastern University location of b.good is also becoming a location of Anna's as well. (Both b.good and Anna's Taqueria are under the same parent company--Streetlight Ventures.)

In addition to the upcoming locations of Anna's Taqueria in Natick and Woburn, another one has been proposed for South Boston.

The address for the upcoming location of Anna's Taqueria in Natick (which hopes to open in about three months) is 1265 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760. The website for all locations is at https://annas.com/

[May 15 update: According to a press release, the Natick location of Anna's Taqueria is now open, and this is its first location to use house-made masa to make the corn tortillas for its tacos (this will soon be available at all locations).]

[Earlier Article]
b.good in Natick Has Closed

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b.good in Natick Has Closed

A local group of dining spots continues to shrink, as yet another outlet has shut down.

According to an article in the Natick Report, b.good in Natick is no longer in business, with one of their readers saying that the Route 9 eatery has a "permanently closed" sign on one of its windows. With the closing of the Natick location, b.good now only has four remaining locally in Boston, Cambridge, and Logan Airport (two) still in operation; over the past several years, locations have shuttered in Boston's Downtown Crossing, South End, and Northeastern University along with Bedford, Burlington, Dedham Hingham, Wellesley, and Woburn.

The address for the now-closed b.good in Natick was 1265 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760 The website for b.good is at https://bgood.com/

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Sora Sushi & Seafood Buffet Is Opening in the Former Minado Restaurant Space in Natick

Several months ago, it was reported that a popular buffet spot west of Boston has shut down, and now we have learned that a new buffet place is moving in.

According to Kiat Cormier who posted on the ChewOnThis Facebook group page, Sora Sushi & Seafood is looking to open in Natick, taking over the former Minado Restaurant space on Route 9. A What Now Boston article mentions that the new eatery hopes to open around the end of February and in addition to sushi and seafood dishes, it will also offer such options as Chinese entrees, Korean barbecue items, and desserts.

Minado closed in September of 2024 after being in business for 21 years.

The address for Sora Sushi & Seafood is 1282 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760.

[April 21 update: According to a source (Gary Goldblatt) and an Instagram post from the place, Sora Sushi & Seafood is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Minado Restaurant in Natick Has Closed

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Bosse Enoteca Opens in Natick

Earlier this year, it was reported that a well-known local chef and restaurateur was planning to open multiple options for dining at a new pickleball venue including a restaurant that features Italian food, and now we have learned that that spot is now open.

According to a Facebook post from Chris Coombs, Bosse Enoteca is now open in Natick, moving into the Bosse complex within the Natick Mall. The menu for the place, which Coombs and his team are behind, includes such options as salads, arancini, meatballs, burrata, sourdough pizza, grilled red snapper, ribeye, rotisserie chicken, and veal milanese, along with an extensive wine list.

Coombs, who is co-founder of Deuxave in the Back Bay and Boston Chops in the South End and Downtown Crossing, and who has also been involved with Dbar in Dorchester, will also be opening an all-day cafe, a sports bar and lounge, and a courtside service option within the space.

The website for Bosse can be found at https://bosse.net/

[Earlier Article]
Chris Coombs to Open Four Dining Spots at a New Pickleball Facility in Natick

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Hungry Pot Opens in Natick

A small regional group of all-you-can-eat Korean hot pot and BBQ places has opened its first location in the Greater Boston area.

According to a Facebook post from Kiat Cormier of the ChewOnThis group page, Hungry Pot is now open in Natick, moving into a space on Route 9 just east of the Framingham line. The new outlet joins several others in Connecticut along with one in Dartmouth, MA and another in Nashua, NH, and it is open for lunch and dinner.

The address for the new location of Hungry Pot is 1400 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760. The website for all locations is at https://hungrypotusa.com/

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Tama Plans to Open in the Former Oga's Space in Natick

It looks like a new Japanese restaurant may be coming to the western suburbs of Boston, replacing another Japanese spot that recently closed.

According to an article from the Natick Report, Tama is planning to open in Natick, moving into the former Oga's Japanese Cuisine space on Route 9. The article mentions that the full name for the place will apparently be Tama Sushi & Ramen, and in addition to sushi and ramen it will also focus on hibachi, and it would have seating for 110 people. If all goes well, Tama could open next spring or summer.

Oga's had been in business for 23 years, offering such options as sushi, teppanyaki, udon and soba dishes, and bento boxes, and more.

The address for the upcoming Tama Sushi & Ramen is 915 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760.

[Earlier Article]
Oga's Japanese Cuisine in Natick Has Closed

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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in Natick Has Closed

A Boston-area location of a Florida-based chain of pizza spots has shut down, and this coincides with its parent company declaring bankruptcy.

According to multiple sources, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in Natick is no longer in business, which means that only three outlets remain open in the region--in Littleton, Reading, and Westwood--while BurgerFi International Inc., which operates the chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy according to restaurantbusinessonline.com. The chain once had locations in Beverly, Newton, and Northborough as well, but all three of those are gone.

The address for the now-closed location of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in Natick was 219 N Main Street Suite A-104, Natick, MA, 01760. The website for the chain can be found at https://acfp.com/

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Minado Restaurant in Natick Has Closed

A popular buffet spot west of Boston has shut down.

According to a source, Minado Restaurant in Natick is no longer in business, with a note on the website for the Route 9 restaurant saying the following:

With a heavy heart, we announce that after 21 incredible years, Minado Restaurant in Natick, MA, will close its doors permanently on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. We are deeply grateful to all who have supported us throughout the years and are thankful for allowing us the privilege of serving you.

Minado was known for its all-you-can-eat buffet which featured sushi and seafood dishes.

The address for the now-closed Minado Restaurant was 1282 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760.

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Gatsby's Chop House to Open in the Former Met Bar Space at the Natick Mall

A high-end restaurant may be opening in the western suburbs of Boston this fall.

According to an article in the Natick Report, Gatsby's Chop House has gotten approval of a full liquor license from the Natick Select Board, with the plan being for the restaurant to open on the first floor of the Natick Mall in the space that had been home to Met Bar. In the article, restaurant owner Harry Harjani says that "I'm trying to bring something completely very nice, high end to Natick," while the article mentions such offerings as beef tartare, lamb lollipops, a variety of steak options, and chicken and seafood dishes.

If all goes as planned, Gatsby's Chop House could be opening within the next 45 to 60 days.

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Oga's Japanese Cuisine in Natick Has Closed

A longtime Japanese restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Oga's Japanese Cuisine is no longer in business, with a note on its website and an article from the Natick Report confirming that the Route 9 spot has indeed closed its doors. Oga's first opened 23 years ago, offering sushi, teppanyaki, udon and soba dishes, bento boxes, and more.

The address for the now-closed Oga's Japanese Cuisine was 915 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760.

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Chris Coombs to Open Four Dining Spots at a New Pickleball Facility in Natick

A well-known local chef and restaurateur is planning to open multiple options for dining at an upcoming pickleball venue west of Boston.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Chris Coombs is partnering with former tennis pro D.J. Bosse, with Coombs looking to open four restaurants at Bosse, which will be located within the Natick Mall and will include 21 pickleball courts. Exact details on the dining options are still in the works, though the article mentions that Coombs appears to be opening "a restaurant focused on rustic Italian dishes; an all-day cafe with coffee, smoothies, and baked goods; a 'courtside culinary experience'; and a sports bar and lounge with New American fare." If all goes well, both Bosse and the dining spots will open this fall.

Chris Coombs is co-founder of Deuxave in the Back Bay and Boston Chops in the South End and Downtown Crossing, and he has also been involved with Dbar in Dorchester .

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7 South Bottle + Kitchen Is Opening in Former Dolphin Seafood Space in Natick

A longtime seafood restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston is shutting down and a new dining spot is replacing it.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dolphin Seafood in Natick is closing its doors, with a Patch article saying that the Washington Street spot is shuttering at the end of December. In the article, Dolphin owner Peter Giannacopoulos says that a new restaurant called 7 South Bottle + Kitchen will be opening within the space in 2022, though few details have been given about that place at this point in time.

Dolphin Seafood is known for such seafood dishes as steamed lobster, fried clam strips, fish and chips, calamari, seafood casserole, grilled salmon, and more.

The address for Dolphin Seafood (and 7 South Bottle + Kitchen) is 12 Washington Street, Natick, MA, 01760. The website for 7 South Bottle + Kitchen is at https://7southbk.com/ while its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/7-South-Bottle-Kitchen-105274215372155/

[June 23, 2022 update: A post from the Natick Report mentions that 7 South Bottle + Kitchen is now open for dinner service, and that it offers comfort food, beer, and cocktails based on the article and the restaurant's Facebook page.]

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Trend Pure Asian Cuisine in Natick Has Closed

An Asian fusion restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston has shut down.

According to a source, Trend Pure Asian Cuisine in Natick is no longer in business, with the Framingham Source stating that the Route 9 eatery closed last weekend, and also mentioning that a social media post from the dining spot said that "Our realty company will not renew our lease in order to make way for smaller retail stores." Trend offered Chinese, Japanese, and pan-Asian fare, with its menu including such options as clay pot and dry pot items, lo mein, chow foon, ramen, teriyaki, sushi, gyoza, and more.

The address for the now-closed Trend Pure Asian Cuisine was 1400 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick, MA, 01760.

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Hot Doogy Is Opening in Natick

A new dining spot that features hot dogs with South American influences will be coming to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Hot Doogy is getting ready to open in Natick, with the eatery moving into a space at Sherwood Plaza on Route 9. An article from the MetroWest Daily News mentions that husband-and-wife team Thiago and Fernanda Andrade are behind the spot, which will feature Brazilian-style hot dogs with a variety of toppings, including a house-made seasoned green mayonnaise and pulled pork and ribs. In addition to grilled or boiled all-beef, beef-pork mix, and vegetarian hot dogs, Hot Doogy will also offer hot dogs made of pressed chicken and topped with mashed potatoes.

[March 5 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that if all goes as planned, Hot Doogy will open its doors on March 13.]

[March 18 update: A new Facebook post from Hot Doogy confirms that it has indeed opened.]

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