Sons of Sicily in Saugus Is Closing, Could Be Reborn in New Location

A North Shore eatery known in part for its Sicilian pizza is closing, though it may open back up in another space at some point.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Sons of Sicily in Saugus is shutting down, with the Lincoln Avenue spot saying the following:

We know there's been a lot of chatter and questions lately, so we wanted to share this with you directly. After much thought and careful consideration, we've made the difficult decision to sell and move on from Sons of Sicily. The rising costs and high rent have made it impossible for us to continue operating the way we believe in—with quality, love, and care for our craft and community. That said, this isn't goodbye forever. We're already on the hunt for a new location and a fresh start, and we'll be sure to keep you posted on our next chapter.

In addition to Sicilian pizza, Sons of Sicily's has also been known for its variety of hot and cold subs along with arancini, salads, pasta dishes, rice bowls, and more.

The address for Sons of Sicily is 508 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA, 01906. Its website is at https://sonsofsicilyeatery.com/

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Coje Management Group to Open a Sicilian Restaurant in Downtown Boston

A local restaurant group is in expansion mode once again, with a new dining spot on its way to the heart of Boston.

According to an article within the Restaurant Hospitality website, Coje Management Group is making plans to open an as-of-yet unnamed Sicilian restaurant in Post Office Square, moving into the same building as two of their other places--Mariel and Underground. In the article, COJE chief executive and co-founder Chris Jamison gives a bit of information on the upcoming dining spot, saying that "We're approaching it with a signature twist, I think....We're taking a look at Sicilian cuisine, which is an incredible melting pot of a number of different cultures -- North African, Arabic, Middle Eastern, Greek, French. The island's been conquered 400 times, so there's so many layers to the cuisine that has developed there." The new restaurant--which will also have a members-only club downstairs--is currently under construction and no opening date has been given yet.

In addition to Mariel and Underground, Coje Management Group also runs such spots as Yvonne's, Caveau, Ruka, Coquette, Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bars, and Mr. H.

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Brelundi in Waltham Opens New Location in Tewksbury

A restaurant west of Boston that is known for its Southern Italian and Sicilian fare has expanded to a new location north of the city.

According to an Instagram post, Brelundi in Waltham has its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Tewksbury today, with a check on the website for the business indicating that it focuses and takeout. The menu for the new location shows such items as pizza, calzones, pasta dishes, panini, arancini, breakfast dishes, and more.

The Waltham location of Brelundi, which is located in the Watch Factory building on Crescent Street, first opened in 2016 (they also used to have a cafe on Felton Street in Waltham as well).

The address for the new location of Brelundi in Tewksbury is 836 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876. The website for the business is at https://www.brelundi.com/

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The Daily Catch May Be Opening a New Restaurant in Boston's North End

It looks like a North End mainstay for seafood could be expanding to another location nearby.

The North End Waterfront site is reporting (via a meeting agenda notice from the North End/Waterfront Residents Association) that The Daily Catch is seeking to transfer its beer and wine license from the now-closed Seaport District outlet of the restaurant to the space on Atlantic Avenue in the North End that has been home to the Golden Goose Cafe and Kolbeh Mediterranean Cafe. The article indicates that the menu at the new place would be similar to that of the original Daily Catch on Hanover Street.

The Daily Catch, which first opened in the North End in 1973, currently has other locations in Brookline's Coolidge Corner as well as Woodstock, VT. At the time of its closure in the Seaport District last fall, the website for the business mentioned that they were going to be looking for a new home for that dining spot.

The address for The Daily Catch's proposed new restaurant in the North End is 65 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for all locations can be found at http://thedailycatch.com/

[November 8 update: The North End Waterfront site confirms that a new location of The Daily Catch is indeed planning to open in the Golden Goose Cafe/Kolbeh Mediterranean Cafe space, and it would include a bar along with an outdoor patio.]

[November 20 update: A new post from The North End Waterfront site indicates that the proposed Daily Catch outlet on Atlantic Avenue now has approval from both the North End / Waterfront Residents' Association (NEWRA) and the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), and if it gets approval next month from the city licensing board, the new restaurant could be opening sometime in early 2020.]

[Earlier Article]
The Daily Catch in Boston's Seaport District Has Closed

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The Daily Catch in Boston's Seaport District Has Closed

by Marc Hurwitz

[Ed note: This article was updated on November 4 to confirm the fact that this is location has closed for good.]

It looks like a seafood restaurant on the Boston waterfront has shut down.

According to several sources, The Daily Catch at the Moakley Federal Courthouse in the city's Seaport District is closed, and while a note posted by the business approximately 10 days ago indicated that it could be reopening after a week or so, a new note on its website now says that it is closed for renovations and that it will reopen after the new year. No explanation has been given as to what renovations might be taking place, and a message sent to them a week ago has not been answered as of yet, so stay tuned for any updates as they come in.

The Daily Catch,which is known in part for its Sicilian-style seafood dishes, has three other locations, including in Boston's North End, Brookline's Coolidge Corner, and Woodstock, VT.

The address for the Seaport District location of The Daily Catch is 2 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for all locations can be found at http://thedailycatch.com/

[November 4 update: A message sent from the business confirms that The Seaport District of The Daily Catch has closed for good, while the restaurant's website mentions that they are looking for a new home.]

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Carmelina's in Boston's North End to Move from Hanover Street to Salem Street

A restaurant in Boston's North End that first opened five years ago is getting ready to move.

According to a source, Carmelina's has applied for a beer and wine license to operate in a new space on Salem Street, with this information seeming to jibe with an earlier Universal Hub article that said the owner has been planning to leave his current space on Hanover Street for a larger space on Salem Street. The City of Boston will hold a hearing on the request on April 26.

In early 2012, Carmelina's replaced a small plates spot under the same ownership called Ristorante Damiano; its replacement focuses more on classic Italian, Sicilian, and Mediterranean fare, including such items as fried calamari, spaghetti with littleneck clams, gnocchi al forno, pan-roasted chicken, and filet mignon.

The current address for Carmelina's is 307 Hanover Street, while its future address is 124 Salem Street. Its website can be found at http://www.carmelinasboston.com/

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Brelundi Opens within the Watch Factory in Waltham

A second location of an Italian restaurant has opened in Waltham, and this one resides within an historic building in a particularly scenic location.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Brelundi is now open in the Watch Factory building on Crescent Street, joining its original location on Felton Street, which first opened in early 2015. The new outlet of the restaurant is a full-service spot while the original, focuses more on takeout, with both offering mostly Southern Italian and Sicilian fare.

The Watch Factory, which dates back to the mid-1800s, is located a couple of blocks west of Moody Street on the Charles River.

The address for the new location of Brelundi is 185 Crescent Street, Waltham, MA 02453. The website for both locations is at http://www.brelundi.com/

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Two Locations of Brelundi to Open in Waltham

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Madear's Cucina Food Truck to Hit the Streets of Boston

A new food truck is looking to debut in Boston, and it will focus on an interesting combination of two cuisines.

Eater Boston is reporting that Madear's Cucina is coming to the city, with the truck offering dishes that offer Louisiana comfort food with Sicilian "accents." The article mentions that a few of the dishes that could be served include baked and fried catfish, fried chicken, crawfish, and mustard greens. A Facebook post from the food truck shows that they recently received a business certificate, though it is not known exactly when it could be on the road.

In addition to its Facebook page, Madear's Cucina also has a Twitter page which can be found at https://twitter.com/madearscucina

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The Daily Catch to Re-Open in Brookline on January 7

A seafood restaurant between the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline and the Allston border that closed several years back is going to be re-opening later this week. According to BostonTweet.com, The Daily Catch will open its doors once again on Harvard Street on Thursday, January 7, with a grand opening party from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This will be the third location of The Daily Catch in the Boston area, with the other two being on Hanover Street in the North End (the original, which opened in 1973) and Fan Pier along the Waterfront in Boston's Seaport District.

The Daily Catch features Sicilian-style seafood and pasta dishes, including fried calamari, cherrystones, monkfish marsala, lobster fra diavolo, linguine and clams, and black pasta.

The address for the soon-to-open restaurant just north of Coolidge Corner will be: The Daily Catch, 441 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA.

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