Hamersley's Pantry Is Opening in South Boston

A food market that has a very familiar name is on its way to South Boston.

According to a post from Caught in Southie along with an article from The Boston Globe, Hamersley's Pantry is planning to open on W Broadway, with the address indicating that it will move into a space between D Street and E Street. The upcoming market will offer a variety of items, including sweet treats, sauces, snacks, "pantry picks" such as pasta and olive oil, grab-and-go meals, breads, houseware and gifts, and more, and the owner of the shop is Sophie Dunn, daughter of Gordon Hamersley of the renowned South End restaurant Hamersley's Bistro which closed down in 2014.

The address for Hamersley's Pantry is 341 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its website is at https://hamersleyspantry.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/hamersleyspantry/

[February 27, 2026 update: Caught in Southie says that Hamersley's Pantry is now open.]

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Brick Street Bagels Opens in South Boston

Earlier this year, it was reported that a popup bagel business that has been based out of Boston's South End would be moving into a permanent space not all that far away, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

NBC 10 Boston states (via the Boston Business Journal) that Brick Street Bagels is now open in South Boston, moving into a space on W Broadway by the E Street intersection. The new brick-and-mortar shop is open 7 days a week and such options as fresh bagels, open-faced sandwiches, coffee, matcha, and more will be offered.

Brick Street Bagels started out in a South End apartment back in 2022.

The address for the brick-and-mortar location of Brick Street Bagels is 371 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127.

[Earlier Article]
Brick Street Bagels Plans to Open a Brick-and-Mortar Shop in South Boston

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GrandTen Distilling to Leave Its Home in South Boston, Plans to Reopen Elsewhere

A distillery and cocktail bar in South Boston going to be saying farewell to its space, though it is looking to open back up in another location.

According to an article from What Now Boston, GrandTen Distilling on Dorchester Avenue is planning to leave its home this fall, saying the following in an Instagram post:

...The truth is that all things must change. Like many businesses, we are facing the challenge of rising costs in the city we love. This has made it increasingly difficult for us to operate from our current location. While it's time to close this chapter, we are not closing the book. Consider this a "see you later," not a goodbye. Our departure is temporary, and GrandTen will return to Boston. In the interim, we will be announcing our new location shortly. With immense gratitude, we thank each and every one of you for your support and for sharing a drink with us. Your visits to our distillery have made our journey unforgettable, and consider this your invitation to join us one more time before we head out.

The post mentions that GrandTen Distilling plans to close after business hours on October 19.

GrandTen Distilling first opened in 2011, adding its cocktail bar in 2016.

The current address for GrandTen Distilling is 383 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA, 02127. Its website can be found at https://grandten.com/

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Brick Street Bagels Plans to Open a Brick-and-Mortar Shop in South Boston

A popup bagel business that has been based out of Boston's South End has found a permanent space in a nearby part of the city.

According to a source, Brick Street Bagels is making plans to open a brick-and-mortar shop in South Boston, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

10 months in the making and we could not be more excited to finally announce this! We will be opening our first permanent storefront where we will offer fresh bagels, open-faced sandwiches, coffee and whatever else our whimsy leads us to....Our new building is one of the oldest in Southie which brings with it lots of charm but also lots of expense. We are so excited and thankful to have this community that we can involve in the process and ask for help from.

Brick Street Bagels, which started in a South End apartment in 2022 and whose bagels can be found at the South End Buttery along with popup locations around the city, is currently trying to raise funds through NuMarket for the new shop--and they do say they will continue to offer bagels in the South End.

[September 11 update: According to a licensing board hearing page, Brick Street Bagels will be opening at 371 W Broadway, which is by the E Street intersection.]

[October 14 update: NBC 10 Boston states that Brick Street Bagels is now open in South Boston.]

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The Dirty Italian Gourmet Food Shop Opens in South Boston

An Italian food shop is getting ready to open in South Boston.

According to an article from Caught in Southie, The Dirty Italian opened on Old Colony Avenue July 22, with the place offering hot and cold sandwiches including chicken parmigiana, meatballs, eggplant, roast beef, sausage, ham, turkey, and "Talya's Dirty Italian" which has mortadella, hot capicola, hot soppressata, peppered ham, asiago cheese, hot mix, lettuce, tomato, oil, and vinegar. The post mentions that owner Talya Pessolano also offers catering, including meat and cheese boards.

The address for The Dirty Italian is 144 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its website is at https://thedirtyitalian.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/talyasdirtyitalian/

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Joseph's Bakery in South Boston Is Closing

An iconic bakery is shutting down after more than 50 years in business.

Caught in Southie is reporting that Joseph's Bakery on K Street in Southie is closing its doors as the owners are retiring, with a note from the owners within South Boston Today saying that "We will always cherish the memories and conversations with all who have passed through our doors." The bakery remains open for now, with its closing expected within the next few weeks.

Joseph's Bakery first opened in 1967, offering pastries, baked goods, coffee, Italian dishes, subs, and more.

The address for Joseph's Bakery is 258 K Street, South Boston, MA, 02127.

[June 7 update: Caught in Southie mentions that Joseph's Bakery is now closed, but the owners of the bakery hope to open a new location somewhere nearby.]

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Fresh Boston Is Opening in South Boston

The people behind an upscale deli and specialty food shop on Nantucket are bringing a second location to South Boston.

According to its website, Fresh Nantucket will soon be joined by Fresh Boston, which will be located on Old Colony Avenue near where it meets Dorchester Street. The site for the South Boston location gives a bit of information on the upcoming outlet, saying the following:

It starts with the upscale deli that features sandwiches, salads and smoothies. But that's not all… we also feature liquor, fine wine and beer for purchase with prepared foods and a large cheese and charcuterie spread....Our new space in Boston will also have a full service bar with customizable charcuterie and sandwich boards. Local vendors will do featured wine tastings and pairings....We're bringing the Nantucket Island vibes to the city and adding even a little more juice. See you soon!

Fresh Nantucket first opened its doors in 2008.

The address for Fresh Boston is 232 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its website can be found at http://freshboston.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/freshsouthboston/

[Ed Note: The pending opening of Fresh Boston was first mentioned in a tweet by @In_Your_Court.]

[December 12 update: According to a post from Boston Magazine, Fresh Boston is now open in South Boston.]

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Stone Provisions Opens in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

 A brand new food store has come to hidden pocket of Boston.

According to a tweet from @FortPointer, Stone Provisions is now open in the city's Fort Point area, moving into a space on Wormwood Street within a residential building just north of the Channel Center development and just east of A Street. @FortPointer mentions that the new shop currently offers beer, wine, liquor, coffee, and snacks, with groceries, sandwiches, and charcuterie soon on the way as well.

The address for Stone Provisions is 21a Wormwood Street, Boston, MA 02210. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/stoneprovisions/

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L Street Station Development in South Boston May Include a Food Hall

by Marc Hurwitz

Plans for a massive mixed-used development at an historic site in South Boston could include options for food.

According to an article in Eater Boston, L Street Station, which would reside at the site of the New Boston Generating Station (formerly the South Boston Edison Power Plant), may include a food hall as well as a market, with a rep for the developers mentioning that the food options would be located in "a beautifully renovated historic turbine hall" that dates back to the early 1900s and "features Italian glazed tile and large clerestory windows and directly fronts the proposed public waterfront open space." The development itself will have nearly two million square feet of space and will include hotel rooms, residential and office space, and retail space, with construction slated to begin in 2019. Eater notes that the timeline for the project is 15 years, so it could be awhile before the food hall and market are up and running.

The New Boston Generating Station/South Boston Edison Power Plant can be found near where Summer Street becomes L Street by the Reserve Channel. (More information on L Street Station can be found at http://www.lstreetstationboston.com/)

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A Public Seafood Market Could Be Coming to the Raymond Flynn Marine Park on the South Boston Waterfront

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like Boston may just be getting its first public seafood market.

Universal Hub is reporting (via a letter of intent from Pilot Development Partners that a development which would include a retail seafood market along with two or three seafood wholesalers is being proposed for the Raymond Flynn Marine Park along the eastern edge of the city's Seaport District. The space, which is located near where Fid Kennedy Avenue and Tide Street meet along the South Boston waterfront, would also include a garage as well--and the garage would be a mixed-use building that would house the public seafood market.

The letter mentions that Boston Sword & Tuna, which is located on nearby Seafood Way, is one of the wholesalers planning to move into the development, as it has outgrown its space.

[December 22 update: According to a Twitter post from @jonchesto, it appears that the seafood market may be more of a cafe or a food stand, with another tweet from him saying it may be about 2,500 square feet in size and that all of the seafood sold will be from the wholesalers within the development.]

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Bell's Market Space in South Boston May Be Redeveloped into Apartment Complex with Market, Restaurant

by Marc Hurwitz

A longtime market and butcher shop in South Boston could become home to a residential building, though the market would apparently stay--and another option for food could also be included.

According to a post from Banker & Tradesman, George Khoury of Bell's Market on Dorchester Street has submitted plans to build a five-story apartment complex where the store currently resides, with the ground floor having retail space that would include the market and extra space for a restaurant. The article says that plans for the project have been filed with the Boston Planning and Development Agency, though little other information has been given, including a possible time frame and what kind of restaurant might go into the ground level space; as soon as we get more information, we will post an update here.

Bell's Market is a neighborhood grocery store in the Telegraph Hill section of Southie that sells produce, everyday groceries, beer, wine, and a variety of meats from the butcher counter in the back.

The address for Bell's Market is 246 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA, 02127.

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Update: Castle Island Brewing Co. Is Coming to Norwood

[Ed note: This article was updated on December 9, 2015 to reflect a location given for the place, along with an opening date.]

It looks like a new brewery is on its way to the Boston area, and it gets its name from a section of the city that gets a lot of crowds during the warmer months.

The Boston Business Journal is reporting that South Boston resident Adam Romanow is looking for a space to open Castle Island Brewing Co., which is named after the recreation area at the tip of Southie. The article says that Romanow is concentrating his search near the Andrew Square area of South Boston, where there are some industrial properties that could potentially be used for his brewery, though he also may be considering spaces in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, and Quincy, as he wants to get Castle Island Brewing Co. up and running by the latter part of the summer.

The website for Castle Island Brewing Co. can be found at http://castleislandbeer.com/

[December 9, 2015 update: According to a Facebook post, Castle Island Brewing Co. will be located at 31 Astor Avenue (just off Route 1) in Norwood, and it will open its doors on Friday, December 11. (Thanks to a poster on the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page for bringing this to our attention.)]

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