Xi'an Cool Noodle Opens in Cambridge's Porter Square

A brand new noodle spot has come to Cambridge, opening in a building that had once been home to a bustling food court and which appears to be rebuilding once again.

According to its website, Xi'an Cool Noodle is now open in Porter Square, moving into a space within the Lesley Building that had previously been home to Yume Ga Arukara before it moved to a different space within the building. The new eatery offers authentic hand-pulled cold noodles typically found in the northwest section of China, while a Cambridge Day article states that it also offers Chinese burgers, lamb and hand-torn flatbread in a bone broth, and more.

The area in which Xi'an Cool Noodle has opened used to be known as the Porter Exchange Food Court and had been home to such places as Chocho's, Ittyo, Tampopo, and Sapporo, the last of which can now be found at CambridgeSide.

The address for Xi'an Cool Noodle is 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website can be found at https://www.xiancoolnoodlema.com/

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The Half Shell in Cambridge's Porter Square Has Closed; The Sub Shop to Open in Its Space

A longtime pizzeria in Cambridge has shut down, though a familiar name known for its artisan sandwiches will be moving into the space.

According to multiple sources, The Half Shell in Porter Square is no longer in business, with an article from the Cambridge Somerville Independent stating that The Sub Shop will be opening in the Massachusetts Avenue space. The article mentions that the Lagoudakis family, which has been running the pizza shop for nearly 30 years, has decided to retire, while also saying that Josh Winer will be bringing The Sub Shop--which started out as a popup within the now-closed Pastoral in Boston's Fort Point--into the space, offering freshly-made sandwiches using bread baked daily--and its popular spicy Calabrian chicken will be among the offerings along with the rest of the menu as well as a couple of new additions.

If all goes as planned, The Sub Shop could be opening around the middle of October.

The address for the now-closed Half Shell (and upcoming Sub Shop) is 1760 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138. 

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Tampopo in Cambridge's Porter Square Closes Today

Earlier this year, it was reported that a decades-old Japanese restaurant in Cambridge would be shutting down, and it has been confirmed that today will indeed be its final day.

According to its website, Tampopo within the Lesley Building/Porter Exchange in the city's Porter Square area closes at the end of business hours today as the owner is retiring, with a note on the site saying that they will be doing dine-in and walk-up takeout orders only (takeout orders by phone will not be taken). The eatery first opened in the building in 1992 and was once being part of a bustling food court, with the dining spot offering such options as tempura, donburi, katsu don, noodle soups, and curry.

The address for Tampopo is 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website is at https://www.tampopocambridge.com/

[Earlier Article]
Tampopo in Cambridge's Porter Square Plans to Close Down in June

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Tampopo in Cambridge's Porter Square Plans to Close Down in June

A decades-old Japanese restaurant in Cambridge is closing down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (via a Cambridge Day article), Tampopo within the Lesley Building/Porter Exchange in the city's Porter Square area is shuttering in June after residing within the building since 1992 and once being part of a bustling food court. The eatery has been known for such options as tempura, donburi, katsu don, noodle soups, and curry over the years.

The website for Tampopo says "This journey has been made possible entirely through your warm support and continued patronage, for which we are deeply grateful....Serving this neighborhood has been the honor of a lifetime. We hope you'll stop by over the next six months so we can thank you in person."

The address for Tampopo is 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website can be found at https://www.tampopocambridge.com/

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McCarthy's and Toad Opening in Cambridge's Porter Square April 5

A long-awaited Irish pub in Cambridge that has two sections--including a music club that had previously presided within the space--is on the verge of opening.

According to a couple of sources, @CheeksMcGee9 who posted on Threads, McCarthy's and Toad are planning to open in Porter Square on Saturday, April 5, with a note from the business saying the following on its website:

From the proud owners of The Burren in Somerville and The Bebop in Back Bay, we we bring you McCarthy's and Toad -- your new Irish pub in Porter Square, Cambridge. With perfect pints, live music, and the greatest craic in town, we can't wait to welcome you in.

Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello are behind McCarthy's, which replaces Christopher's at 1920 Massachusetts Avenue, and Toad, which will remain in its old home next door at 1912 Massachusetts Avenue. The website for McCarthy's and Toad is at https://www.mccarthystoad.com/

[Earlier Article]
Owners of The Burren Buying Toad and Christopher's in Cambridge's Porter Square; Christopher's to Become McCarthy’s

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CSCA Cafe Opens in the Porter Square Section of Cambridge

Last spring, it was reported that a new cafe with a connection to a cooking school was in the works, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a source, CSCA Cafe is now open in Cambridge, moving into a space across from the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in the Porter Square area of the city. The Instagram page for the place indicates that it offers a variety of pastries and baked goods along with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, and it has some seating within the space.

As mentioned in an earlier article, the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts says of its offshoot that "CSCA Cafe aims to become an integral part of the Porter Square Neighborhood, drawing upon CSCA's 50-year history within the community."

The address for CSCA Cafe is 1995 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website is at https://www.cscacafe.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/cscacafe/

[Earlier Article]
CSCA Cafe Plans to Open in Cambridge's Porter Square (Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

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Black Ruby Opens in the Former Chalawan Asian Eatery Space in Cambridge's Porter Square

A new restaurant that offers Thai-inspired burgers, pasta dishes, and more has opened in Cambridge, moving into the space where a Southeast Asian eatery had been until closing last fall.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Black Ruby is now open in Porter Square, taking over the former Chalawan Asian Eatery space on Massachusetts Avenue. The menu for the new dining spot, which is run by Monson Theerapanont and Pam Kamolnithi (Theerapanont runs Sweet Rice in Charlestown while Kamolnithi previously cooked there), includes such items as a crispy basil beef burger, a spicy larb pork burger, spaghetti with basil sausages, rigatoni with grilled ribeye and green curry sauce, and spaghetti with tomato puree, chili paste, and pork rinds, along with such dishes as calamari, pork dumplings, fish and chips with mango tartar, and more.

Chalawan first opened in 2019, featuring mostly Thai and Vietnamese fare.

The address for Black Ruby is 1790 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website can be found at https://www.blackrubycambridge.com/

[Earlier Article]
Chalawan in Cambridge Is Closing

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Sapporo Ramen Closing Porter Square, Brookline Locations as It Gets Ready to Open at CanalSide Food Hall

A local group of ramen spots is going through changes, as it has closed one location and will soon close another--though it will soon open at a new food hall.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Sapporo Ramen has closed its outlet in Brookline Village, while a check on its Instagram page indicates that its restaurant in Cambridge's Porter Square will also be shutting down on October 20. The post also mentions that "We can't wait to catch up with you all in our new spot at Canal Side Food Hall on October 25th! And don't forget, you can still grab your favorite ramen at our Central Square location until then!" (The Central Square outlet is located at H Mart.)

CanalSide Food Hall will reside within CambridgeSide in East Cambridge and will include approximately 15 options for dining.

The website for Sapporo Ramen can be found at https://www.sappororamenma.com/

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge Is Moving to Lesley's University Hall, Will Include Page & Leaf Cafe

A popular independent bookstore in Cambridge is moving to a larger location nearby, and it will continue to be home to a cafe, though one with a different name and under different ownership.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Porter Square Books is planning to move from its current Porter Square Shopping Center location to a new space at Lesley's University Hall just south of the shopping center, with a Facebook post from the business saying the following:

Big news for Porter Square Books as we near our 20th anniversary! This October, our Cambridge store is moving to a larger, newly-renovated space in Lesley’s University Hall at 1815 Mass Ave (the former Sears Building). PSB will have a new cafe partner in our new space: Page & Leaf Cafe, by the same team behind local cafe legends Diesel/Bloc/Forge! Cafe Zing is staying in the plaza and will announce their new partner on their Instagram @cafe_zing. We'll miss them, and we can't wait to hear what's next!

An article from Cambridge Day says that the bookstore will take over the two spaces within University Hall that had been home to Bourbon Coffee and Webster Bank.

The website for Porter Square Books is at https://www.portersquarebooks.com/ while the website for Page & Leaf Cafe is at https://www.pageandleafcafe.com/

[November 27 update: According to a press release, Page & Leaf Cafe is now open within the new location of Porter Square Books.]

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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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CSCA Cafe Plans to Open in Cambridge's Porter Square

A new cafe is on its way to Cambridge, and it has a connection to a cooking school.

According to its website, CSCA Cafe is on its way to Porter Square, with a note on its site saying that "CSCA Cafe aims to become an integral part of the Porter Square Neighborhood, drawing upon CSCA's 50-year history within the community." CSCA refers to the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, which is known for its cooking classes, professional chef programs, and online academy.

The Instagram page for CSCA Cafe indicates that it plans to open sometime this fall.

The website for CSCA Cafe is at https://www.cscacafe.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/cscacafe/

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Phinista Cafe Is Opening in Cambridge's Porter Square

It looks like the people behind a Vietnamese dining spot in Boston will be opening a new location in Cambridge.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston mentions that Phinista Cafe is planning to open in Porter Square, with a photo showing a "coming soon" sign up in the space on Mass. Ave. that had been home to Zoe Acai Bar & Juicery. The original Phinista, which opened on Peterborough Street in the Fenway in the summer of 2020, offers such options as crepes, banh mi, rice bowls, coffee, and tea.

The address for the new location of Phinista Cafe in Porter Square is 1876 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. The website for the business is at https://www.phinista.com/

[November 6 update: Leah Klein tells us that Phinista Cafe in Porter Square is now open.]

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Owners of The Burren Buying Toad and Christopher's in Cambridge's Porter Square; Christopher's to Become McCarthy’s

Last summer, it looked like a restaurant and a music club in Cambridge were both going to be changing hands, though those plans subsequently fell through. Now we have learned that the people behind a nearby Irish pub will be buying the two spots, and changes will be coming to one of them.

Cambridge Day is confirming what a source told us earlier, that both Toad and Christopher's in Porter Square are set to be sold to Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello of The Burren in Somerville's Davis Square, with Toad remaining unchanged while Christopher's will become a new place called McCarthy's. The article says that the former Christopher's space will be renovated including moving the bar and reworking the front windows and entrance, though the pass-through to Toad will remain in place.

The sale of the two spaces to McCarthy and Costello is not official as of yet, as the deal is pending approvals by the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and Cambridge building officials which could happen over the next three weeks or so; if all goes well, construction could commence in May with a slated opening sometime in September. 

Toad is at 1912 Massachusetts Avenue while Christopher's space is at 1920 Massachusetts Avenue.

[Earlier Article]
Toad and Christopher's in Cambridge's Porter Square Have Apparently Been Sold

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Izakaya Ittoku, Yume Ga Arukara in Cambridge's Porter Exchange Food Court to Move into the Former Shaking Crab Space

A couple of years, ago, it was reported that an entire food court in Cambridge may be relocating to another space in its building, only to have those subsequently plans fall through. Now we have learned that two of the food court's dining spots will be moving into that space instead.

According to a source, Izakaya Ittoku and Yume Ga Arukara, which currently reside in Lesley University's University Hall in Porter Square, will be heading to the former Shaking Crab space, moving a short distance from the food court in the middle of the building to a front corner space. If all goes well, the move should be complete by this fall, with the two eateries hoping to stay open for as much as possible between now and then. (We have been told that the other dining spots in the food court will remain where they are.)

The address for University Hall (and the Porter Exchange Food Court) is 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140.

[Earlier Article]
Porter Exchange Food Court in Cambridge May Be Moving

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Ricen to Open in Cambridge's Porter Square

A new Thai restaurant is on its way to Cambridge, moving into a space that had been home to another Thai spot.

According to an article from Boston Magazine as well as a recent check on the space, Ricen is planning to open in Porter Square, taking over the former Rod Dee space on Mass. Ave. The article mentions that Panupak Kraiwong, who had been behind Dakzen in Somerville before leaving the place a few years ago, will be operating the new restaurant which will focus on noodle and rice dishes. If all goes well, it looks like Ricen could debut sometime in May.

The address for the upcoming Ricen in Porter Square is 1906 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/ricenboston/

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Toad and Christopher's in Cambridge's Porter Square Have Apparently Been Sold

Earlier this year, it was reported that a restaurant and a music club in Cambridge were both facing an uncertain future, but now we have learned that the music club will remain in place, though we are still waiting to hear specific details on the restaurant.

According to an article in The Boston Globe, both Toad and Christopher's in Porter Square have apparently been sold to an unnamed buyer for approximately $3 million, and the Toad space will likely open soon after temporarily closing down on September 16, though it is possible that it could have a different name. It appears that the Christopher's space will also reopen, as current co-owner Holly Heslop says that the new owner is a restaurant investor who wants to keep Toad and the restaurant as two separate places.

Toad is a bar and no-cover music club that has featured countless local acts over the years while Christopher's, which has been closed since the start of the pandemic after being in operation for more than 40 years, has been known for its classic American fare and cozy digs (including a fireplace).

Toad is at 1912 Massachusetts Avenue while Christopher's space is at 1920 Massachusetts Avenue.

[September 18 update: A check on the place confirms that Toad is now closed.]

[Earlier Article]
The Futures of Christopher's and Toad in Cambridge's Porter Square Are Now in Doubt

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Chivo Taqueria Plans to Open in the Baraka Cafe Space in Cambridge

It looks like a new restaurant may be on its way to Cambridge, replacing a North African dining spot that had moved to the space several years ago.

According to a source, Chivo Taqueria is looking to open on Mass. Ave., taking over the Baraka Cafe space just south of Porter Square. A Cambridge Day article and a meeting agenda page within the city's website both mention the proposal, with the hearing notice indicating that the new restaurant would have seating for 40 and an outdoor patio with seating for 8, and that Luis Morales Jr. is the manager listed. Little else is known about the upcoming eatery, so keep checking back for updates.

Baraka Cafe first opened more than 25 years ago on Pearl Street in Cambridgeport, moving to Mass. Ave. in 2016; the place has been known in part for its Algerian and Tunisian fare.

The address for the proposed Chivo Taqueria (and Baraka Cafe) is 1728 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

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The Futures of Christopher's and Toad in Cambridge's Porter Square Are Now in Doubt

It looks like two beloved spots in the Porter Square section of Cambridge face a very uncertain future.

Cambridge Day confirms what a source told us over the weekend, that the owners of Christopher's will not be reopening the place and that Toad--which is next door--may be going away as well, depending on whether Cambridge Eats and Beats (the group that also runs Cambridge Common and Lizard Lounge) sells the building or just sells the restaurant and the bar to new owners. Christopher's has been closed since the start of the pandemic in the spring of 2020 while Toad did reopen--and according to co-owner Holly Heslop, it will remain open "until we turn over the keys to someone."

Christopher's, which has been in operation for more than 40 years, was known for its classic American fare and cozy digs (including a fireplace) while Toad is a bar and no-cover music club that has featured countless local acts over the years.

Christopher's was at 1920 Massachusetts Avenue while Toad is at 1912 Massachusetts Avenue.

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Season to Taste Restaurant Reopens in New Space Just Outside of Porter Square in Cambridge

Last spring it was reported that a high-end Cambridge restaurant was moving to a bigger space down the road, and we have learned that the move is now complete.

According to a source, Season to Taste is now open in its new space just south of Porter Square, taking over the storefront at 1678 Massachusetts Avenue that had been home to Mix-It Restaurant. The dining spot had previously been located at 2445-2447 Massachusetts Avenue near the Arlington line in North Cambridge, debuting in 2016 in a space that was--and remains--the headquarters for Season to Taste Catering as well as its commercial kitchen.

The website for Season to Taste restaurant can be found at https://www.seasontotaste.com/

[Earlier Article]
Season to Taste Restaurant in North Cambridge Plans to Move to Mix-It Restaurant Space

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Chocho's at the Porter Exchange Food Court in Cambridge Has Closed

One of only a few Korean restaurants in Cambridge has shut down after being in business for nearly 20 years.

According to an article from Cambridge Day, Chocho's at the Porter Exchange Food Court is no longer in operation, with Sang Cho saying that they were going to retire. Cho did mention that the adjacent Yotopia snack shop, which is also run by the family behind Chocho's, will remain in operation.

Chocho's first opened in 2004, offering such options as steamed dumplings, kimchi fried rice, bulgogi, soft tofu stew, bibimbap, and more.

The address for Chocho's was 1815 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA, 02140.

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