Wahlburgers in Hingham Is Closing

Another location of a chain of burger spots with local roots is closing, and this one is its very first restaurant.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Wahlburgers in Hingham is getting ready to shut down, with the note saying the following:

After nearly 15 years, our lease at the Hingham Shipyard is coming to an end and will close on Sept. 30. As the original Wahlburgers location, Hingham will always hold a special place in our story. While this location is closing, we’re actively looking for a new home in the Boston area and hope to have more to share soon. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who walked through our doors, shared a meal with us and made this restaurant part of their lives. Thank you to our guests, our team members and the Hingham community.

Two other locations of the Wahlburgers chain (which was founded by Mark, Donnie, and Paul Wahlberg) have shut down in the local area over the past couple of years--at South Bay in Dorchester and MarketStreet Lynnfield; other outlets remain in operation in Boston's Fenway and Logan Airport (2) along with Plainville and Springfield.

The address for Wahlburgers in Hingham is 19 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA, 02043. The website for Wahlburgers can be found at https://www.wahlburgersrestaurant.com/

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The Foodsmith in Duxbury Is Closing

A bakery-cafe on the South Shore that has a couple of well-known media people behind it is shutting down.

According to a Facebook post from the business, The Foodsmith in Duxbury is getting ready to close its doors, with the post from owner Laura Raposa saying the following:

Steven and I have had a wonderful experience running the Foodsmith for the past 11 years, but we've decided it's time to retire....A 70-hour work week has taken a toll on my back...as well as my aching feet. I'll need both in working order to enjoy life in the years ahead. Our plan is to serve our last breakfast sandwich and cold brew on Wednesday, Sept. 30. So, if you have a gift card -- and there are many floating around town -- please come in and use it. We'll be happy to refund remaining card balances upon request through our closing date.

Laura and her husband Steven Syre had previously been involved in the Boston media, with Laura writing for The Inside Track in The Boston Herald while Steven was a business columnist for The Boston Globe.

The address for The Foodsmith is 17 Standish Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332. Its website can be found at https://www.thefoodsmithduxbury.com/

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Mia Regazza in Abington and Marshfield, Stockholders in Weymouth Are All Changing Ownership

Three South Shore restaurants are going to be coming under new ownership, and it isn't known exactly what changes (if any) might be coming to any of them.

According to Facebook posts from the three businesses, Mia Regazza in Abington and Marshfield and Stockholders in Weymouth are all going to be changing ownership, with the owners of the former stating that they are planning to retire and transferring ownership to an unnamed owner while the owners of the latter will be transferring ownership back to the Hynes Restaurant Group, which previously ran it. It appears that the two Mia Regazza locations and Stockholders will remain open, though it is unsure as to what changes might come to the dining spots.

The two Mia Regazza locations are known for their Italian food while Stockholders is an upscale steak and seafood place. [Ed note: There doesn't appear to be any ownership connection between Mia Regazza and Stockholders.]

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ShoYu Opens in Braintree

A local group of Asian restaurants has opened a fourth location, and this one is on the South Shore.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, ShoYu is now open in Braintree, moving into the former Pan Asia Cafe & Grill space on Quincy Avenue. The new location joins others in Boston, Saugus, and Andover, and it offers pan-Asian fare including sushi, stir-fry noodle dishes, rice bowls, Chinese-American dishes, and more.

As reported earlier, another new location of ShoYu is also on the way, moving into a space in the downtown section of Peabody.

The address for the new location of ShoYu in Braintree is 211 Quincy Avenue, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for all locations is at https://www.shoyusushi.com/

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Tide and Flames Plans to Open in the Former Nantasket Flatts Space in Hull

A new seaside restaurant is looking to open on the South Shore, moving into the space where another dining spot had been.

According to a select board page within the Town of Hull website, Tide and Flames is planning to open across from Nantasket Beach, taking over the former Nantasket Flatts space on Nantasket Avenue. The notice mentions that the upcoming restaurant plans to offer seafood dishes such as lobster rolls and clams along with Vietnamese fare such as pho, spring rolls, and egg rolls, and it hopes to have a full liquor license while the assumption is it would have an outdoor patio with water views, which Nantasket Flatts had when it was open.

The address for the upcoming Tide and Flames is 145 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA, 02045.

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The Mad Hatter in Weymouth Is Up for Sale

A South Shore restaurant that got its start as a tiny breakfast and lunch spot is on the market.

According to a Facebook post from the South Shore Stuff page, the Mad Hatter in Weymouth is for sale, with all three buildings at the Washington Street site being part of the listing, while the restaurant equipment and liquor license can also be included in the purchase (information on the broker involved can also be found in the post). The Mad Hatter got its start as an Irish-influenced diner on Main Street, moving to its current home (which used to be where Hajjar's was) in 2018, becoming a spacious restaurant with Irish and American dishes.

The address for the Mad Hatter is 969 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA, 02189. Its website can be found at https://madhatterwey.com/

[September 1 update: According to its social media, the Mad Hatter is now closed.]

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Joe's Coffee Shop in Hanover Has Closed

A South Shore eatery that has been around for a very long time has shut down.

According to a source, Joe's Coffee Shop in Hanover is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Whiting Street spot saying, "It is with great sadness that Joes Coffee Shop is officially closed! We would like to thank all our loyal customers for 66 years of supporting our shop. We enjoyed serving you! Thank you!" Joe's was a diner with a handful of counter seats and tables, being known for its classic breakfast dishes while also serving lunch items including soups, chowders, and sandwiches.

The address for the now-closed Joe's Coffee Shop was 346 Whiting Street, Hanover, MA, 02339.

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Birdcode to Open in Hanover

A small group of chicken spots based in Connecticut will be expanding to Eastern Massachusetts, with a location coming to the South Shore.

According to a Facebook post from realtor Sean Murphy, Birdcode is planning to open in Hanover, moving into a space on Washington Street just north of the Route 3 intersection. Once it opens, the new location will join others in West Hartford, New Britain, Vernon, Cheshire, Brookfield, and Darien, and expect chicken sandwiches (including Nashville hot chicken), tenders, bites, and more at the new outlet.

Birdcode first started out in West Hartford in 2020.

The address for the upcoming location of Birdcode is 1978 Washington Street (Route 53), Hanover, MA, 02339. The website for the business is at https://eatbirdcode.com/

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Nana's Eats & Treats Opens in Weymouth Landing

A brand new breakfast and lunch spot has come to the South Shore.

According to its website and social media, Nana's Eats & Treats is now open in Weymouth Landing, with its address given indicating that it has taken over the former Nick's Restaurant space on Washington Street. The new eatery offers such items as pancakes, omelets, waffles, French toast, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, wings, tenders, fries, onion rings, brownies, and more.

Nick's Restaurant reopened last year under different ownership after being shuttered for nearly 10 years, but it lasted less than a year before closing down again. 

The address for Nana's Eats & Treats in Weymouth Landing is 33 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA, 02189. Its website can be found at https://nanaseatsandtreats.com/

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Sundae Society Opens in Marshfield

A new spot for burgers, ice cream, and more has come to a South Shore town.

According to a Facebook post from realtor Sean Murphy, Sundae Society is now open in Marshfield, moving into a space on Route 139 a bit east of the center of town where Route 3A heads south. The new eatery features smash burgers and sundaes while also offering hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries, and more.

The address for Sundae Society is 1810 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050. Its website can be found at https://sundae-society.com/

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El Sarape in Weymouth Landing Is Closing

An award-winning Mexican restaurant that has been around for a long time is shutting down.

According to a source, El Sarape in Weymouth Landing is closing, with a Facebook post from the Commercial Street spot saying the following:

It is with a heavy heart, after 37 wonderful years serving the town of Braintree and our many dedicated and supportive customers, the Adame family has made the tough decision to close El Sarape. Next Saturday, April 4 will be the last day El Sarape's doors will be open. This decision was not easily made, however it is necessary. The Adame family, Javier, Guillermo, Donna, Nicole Jessica, Miguel and our staff would like to thank all of our customers, new and old for their patronage....We appreciate each and every one of you more than you will ever know. El sarape has always been and will always be a family

El Sarape has received high praise over the years, including once being picked by USA Today and Zagat in an article mentioning the restaurants with the best Mexican food in 20 cities while The Daily Meal also once wrote that it was among the 50 best Mexican restaurants in America.

The address El Sarape for is 5 Commercial Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. Its website can be found at https://elsarape.com/

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Not Your Average Joe's in Norwell Is Closing

It looks like yet another location of a local chain of family restaurants is shutting down as the chain continues to shrink.

According to a source, Not Your Average Joe's in Norwell is closing, with both a Facebook post on 365 Things to do South Shore MA and a Google search indicating that the last day for the Pond Street location will be Saturday, February 21. Once it closes, the only ones left in the Greater Boston area will be in Acton, Bedford, Waltham, and Westwood, as outlets in Arlington, Burlington, Medford, Methuen, Peabody, Randolph, and Watertown have shut down over the past ten years or so.

The address for Not Your Average Joe's in Norwell is 111 Pond Street, Norwell, MA, 02061. The website for the chain is at https://www.notyouraveragejoes.com/

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Saigonesee Is Opening in South Weymouth

A brand new Vietnamese Coffee Shop is on its way to the South Shore.

According to a message sent to us, Saigonesee is planning to open in South Weymouth, moving into a space at The Point apartment complex on Trotter Road next to the commuter rail station. The upcoming shop plans to offer such options as banh mi, spring rolls, coffee, and milk tea, with proposed hours being 5:30 AM to 7 PM. If all goes as planned, Saigonesee will open sometime in April.

The address for Saigonesee is 39 Trotter Road, Weymouth, MA, 02190. Its website can be found at https://www.saigonesee.com/

[July 3 update: A message sent to us indicates that Saigonesee is now open.]

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Liberty at the Landing Tavern & Restaurant Is Replacing Uno Mas Taco & Tequila in Weymouth Landing

A Mexican taco and tequila bar on the South Shore has shuttered, and a new spot under the same ownership is replacing it.

According to a source, Uno Mas Taco & Tequila Bar in the Braintree section of Weymouth Landing is closed, with a Facebook post from the Commercial Street spot saying that they have taken a "holiday break" and that they will be opening with a new concept in the new year. We have since learned that the new place will be called Liberty at the Landing Tavern & Restaurant (the people involved also run Liberty Tavern in Quincy Center). 

Uno Mas Taco & Tequila Bar first opened in the fall of 2024, taking over the former Rivershed space.

The address for the now-closed Uno Mas Taco & Tequila Bar (and upcoming Liberty at the Landing Tavern & Restaurant) in Weymouth Landing is 35 Commercial Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for https://www.libertyatthelanding.com/

February 26 update: Both a source and a check on the place indicate that Liberty at the Landing Tavern & Restaurant is now open in Weymouth Landing.]

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Sally's Apizza to Open in Weymouth

An award-winning Connecticut pizzeria continues to be in expansion mode, with a location now in the works for the South Shore.

According to a page within the website for the business, Sally's Apizza is planning to open in an as-of-yet undisclosed location in Weymouth, with the page saying that it is one of a handful of "2026 construction starts" that includes a previously announced outlet in Concord. The page also mentions the upcoming location in Boston's Fort Point/Seaport which appears to be ahead of Concord and Weymouth, with the three outlets eventually joining existing locations in Woburn and South Bay.

Sally's Apizza, which first opened in New Haven in 1938, is one of a few pizzerias in that city (including Pepe's and Modern) that are often mentioned among the best pizza spots in the entire country.. 

The website for Sally's Apizza is at https://sallysapizza.com/

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Sea Street Pizza in Weymouth Reopens, Is Now Offering Bar Pizza

A pizza spot on the South Shore that temporarily closed a few months ago is open once again, and it is now offering a popular regional food.

According to its website and social media, Sea Street Pizza in Weymouth is open once again, with its space being renovated and its menu being upgraded. The dining spot now offers bar pizza, with its website indicating that it also serves sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads, and bowls in addition to the pizza. (Some of the toppings for the bar pizza include linguica, hamburg, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, bacon, meatballs, ham, breaded chicken, and mushrooms.

The address for Sea Street Pizza is 12 Sea Street, Weymouth, MA, 02191. Its website can be found at https://www.seastreetpizza.com/

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Peel Pizza Co. in Hingham Is Now Hook Pizza Co.; Other Locations May Be Changing Over As Well

A location of a local group of pizza spots has been rebranded, and it looks like this may be the start of a general rebranding.

According to a source,  Peel Pizza Co. in Hingham has been reborn as Hook Pizza Co., with the menu for the new concept having some additions to it including subs, chicken tenders, and more. The website for Peel Pizza is now gone and the new website for Hook Pizza only shows the Hingham location, but a Facebook post from realtor Sean Murphy mentions that "they are revamping all the locations," presumably including Milton, Cohasset, Duxbury, and Falmouth. (The Hingham location of Peel Pizza was the first location, opening in 2013.)

The address for Hook Pizza Co. in Hingham is 73 South Street, Hingham, MA, 02043. The website for the business is at https://hookpizzaco.com/

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Noah's BBQ Opens in Braintree

A new barbecue spot has opened south of Boston.

According to a source, Noah's BBQ is now open in Braintree, moving into a space (with its own entrance) at the South Shore Plaza. The new restaurant, which has an ownership connection to Birdies Hot Chicken in Brockton, Westwood, and Boston, offers such options as brisket, ribs, wings, pulled pork, sausage, and macaroni and cheese.

The Instagram page for Noah's BBQ can be found at https://www.instagram.com/noahs_bbq/

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Su Casa in Plymouth Has Closed

A South Shore restaurant known for its Mexican-influenced dishes and its cocktails has shut down.

According to a Bluesky post from @bpmoy.bsky.social, Su Casa in Plymouth is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the Main Street dining spot saying the following:

We know, it's been a minute . . . Full transparency . . . it's been really hard to find the words . . . We have had an incredible run - so many tacos, so much tequila, and every single ounce of our heart and soul . . . Unfortunately, Su Casa has officially closed its doors. It's hard to put into words what this place has meant to us. But know this: we're SO thankful for every guest, every laugh, and every memory. You made it more than a restaurant - you made it feel like home - it was exactly what we wanted it to be - thank you for that. We're endlessly grateful for the love, support, and community you brought through those doors - but even more, we hope you felt that same love walking out as you did walking in. From our Casa to yours, CHEERS XO See you on the flip side

Su Casa first opened in the fall of 2018, featuring "modern Baja cuisine" while also including influences from all over Mexico.

The address for the now-closed Su Casa was 30 Main Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360.

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Nick's Restaurant in Weymouth Landing Is Reopening

A breakfast and lunch spot on the South Shore that shut down nearly 10 years ago is getting ready to be reborn under new ownership.

According to a source, Nick's Restaurant in Weymouth Landing is going to be opening back up, with the Washington Street spot planning to serve breakfast all day along with lunch, and it will be offering late-night food on weekends as well. It looks like the new version of Nick's could be opening in early June, though no specific date has been given as of yet.

The original Nick's Restaurant, which shuttered in 2016, was also known for its late-night breakfasts.

The address for Nick's Restaurant in Weymouth Landing is 33 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA, 02189. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576966914989

[June 12 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Nick's Restaurant in Weymouth Landing is now open once again.]

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