La Vita Dolce in Tewksbury Has Closed

An Italian spot in the northern suburbs of Boston has shut down after being in business for a little over a year.

According to a source, La Vita Dolce in Tewksbury is no longer in business, with a check on its social media pages indicating that they have been taken down though its website remains up (phone calls to the place over the weekend did not go through). The dining spot first opened in March of 2023, being a bakery, cafe, and deli that offered pizza, calzones, subs, panini, arancini, salads, breakfast dishes, and more.

The address for the now-closed La Vita Dolce was 1866 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876.

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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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Deli King Restaurant in Tewksbury Is Closing

An old-school dining spot in the northern suburbs of Boston is shutting down after being in business for several decades.

According to a source, Deli King Restaurant in Tewksbury is going to be closing its doors, with an article from WCVB 5 saying that owners (and brothers-in-law) Arthur Agganis and Dimitrios Gomatos plan to close the place on Tuesday. The cafeteria-style dining spot, which first opened in Tewksbury in 1989, has been known for its Greek and American fare, with its menu including such items as French toast, pancakes, waffles, omelets, souvlaki, ham steak, liver and onions, shish kabob, lamb chops, and baklava.

The address for Deli King Restaurant is 885 Main Street (Route 38), Tewksbury, MA, 01876. Its website can be found at https://www.delikingrestaurant.com/

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Bobby & Jacks Memphis Barbecue in Tewksbury Has Closed, Is Being Replaced by Tres Compadres

A BBQ spot in the northern suburbs of Boston has shut down, and a Mexican restaurant will be taking over the space.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), Bobby & Jacks Memphis Barbecue in Tewksbury has closed its doors, with a Facebook post from the Main Street restaurant saying the following:

Bobby & Jacks Memphis Barbecue is officially under agreement with Tres Compadres to bring Authentic Mexican Cuisine to Tewksbury. After almost 5 years and having made it to the other side of the pandemic the owners of Bobby & Jacks have made the difficult decision to sell. This was simply a business decision and will allow us to focus more on our other two locations. With rising costs in EVERY category particularly commodities such as beef, chicken and pork, the menu price point necessary to thrive was simply much higher than we were comfortable with.

The note goes on to say that gift cards for the BBQ spot will be redeemable at both locations of Jon Ryan's Pub in Tewksbury and North Billerica, which are under the same ownership.

The address for the now-closed Bobby & Jacks Memphis Barbecue (and upcoming Tres Compadres) is 1777 Main Street (Route 38), Tewksbury, MA, 01876.

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Taste of the Himalayas Opens in Tewksbury

A new restaurant that features Nepali, Indian, and Tibetan cuisine has opened in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Taste of the Himalayas is now open in Tewksbury, moving into the space on Main Street that had been home to Saffron Indian Grill. Based on its social media, it appears that this is a rebranding under the same ownership, as one of its posts says that "We've reopened as Taste of the Himalayas."

The menu for Taste of the Himalayas includes such items as naan, mo:mo, goat curry, chicken tandoori, lamb biryani, tofu chili, and more.

The address for Taste of the Himalayas is 1921 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876. Its website can be found at https://www.tastehimalayas.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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La Vita Dolce Opens in Tewksbury

A brand new Italian spot has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to its Facebook page, La Vita Dolce is now open in Tewksbury, with a ribbon cutting taking place at the end of March. The Main Street spot is a bakery, cafe, and deli that offers pizza, calzones, subs, panini, arancini, meats, cheese, breads, cookies, pastries, imported goods, and more, with a Tewksbury Carnation article mentioning that the place also has a full liquor license while an outdoor patio will be set up in the warmer months.

The address for La Vita Dolce is 1866 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876. 

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Pera Mediterranean Grill Is Opening in Tewksbury

A brand new Mediterranean restaurant is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Pera Mediterranean Grill is opening in Tewksbury, moving into the space on Main Street that had been home to Skewers before it moved to Woburn a couple of summers ago. The menu for Pera shows such options as hummus, grape leaves, baba ganoush, eggplant with sauce, rice bowls, tzatziki, falafel, baklava, and more.

The address for Pera Mediterranean Grill is 1060 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876. Its website is at https://peragrill.square.site/

[August 25 update: According to its website, Pera Mediterranean Grill is now open.]

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Skewer's Wood Grill in Tewksbury Is Moving to a New Location in Woburn

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Saffron Indian Grill in Tewksbury Has Apparently Closed

It looks like an Indian restaurant in the northern suburbs has closed its doors.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Saffron Indian Grill in Tewksbury appears to have shut down for good, as the windows are papered over and a Google search shows the Main Street spot as being permanently closed--and phone calls to the place are unable to go through. Saffron served a mix of classic and modern Indian curries along with street food items, with the restaurant offering takeout, delivery, and catering along with sitdown service.

The address for Saffron Indian Grill was 1921 Main Street (Route 38), Tewksbury, MA, 01876.

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Skewer's Wood Grill in Tewksbury Is Moving to a New Location in Woburn

A longtime Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in the northern suburbs is shutting down, though it is moving to a new space a bit closer to Boston.

According to a source, Skewer's Wood Grill in Tewksbury is closing its doors, with a note on the website for the Main Street eatery indicating that it will shutter on Saturday, July 25. The note also mentions that the dining spot will open in a new space in Woburn, with that place offering takeout and catering.

Skewer's Wood Grill first opened approximately 20 years ago, offering such items as avgolemono, lamb tips, falafel, spanakopita, hummus, souvlaki, and gyros.

The address for Skewer's Wood Grill in Tewksbury is 1060 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876; as soon as we find out its new address in Woburn, we will post an update here.

[August 21 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Skewer's Wood Grill is now open in Woburn for takeout, delivery, and catering, with its address being 150 New Boston Street, Unit F.]

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Tew-Mac Tavern Restaurant & Bar in Tewksbury Has Closed for Good

A casual upscale restaurant that was located at a suburban golf course has shut down permanently.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Tew-Mac Tavern Restaurant & Bar in Tewksbury is no longer in operation, with a Facebook post from the Tewksbury Country Club confirming this, saying that "After painful consideration to our staff, our loyal customers, and the community we have decided to close the Tew-Mac Tavern permanently and repurpose this existing space into a brand new event room to support our ever-growing function department." The new function space will be called Magnolia Room and it will include a private entrance and an outdoor patio, with the country club saying that it "will be a great addition to our award-winning Event Facility."

Tew-Mac Tavern was known in part for its fireside dining area along with its variety of classic American and New American dishes including warm brie, tomato soup, lobster rolls, crab cakes, hummus, macaroni and cheese, baked schrod, and steak tips.

The address for Tew-Mac Tavern Restaurant & Bar (and the Tewksbury Country Club) is 1880 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876. The website for the country club is at https://tewksburycc.com/

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Maverick's Bar & Grill in Tewksbury Has Closed

by Marc Hurwitz

A longtime dining and drinking spot in the northern suburbs of Boston has shut its doors, and it appears that the closure is connected to an ongoing issue concerning late payments of taxes.

According to a source, Maverick's Bar & Grill in Tewksbury is no longer in business, with a post from Your Tewksbury Today and an article from The Lowell Sun both confirming this, saying that the owners of the Main Street spot have turned in their food and liquor licenses. The articles mention that the restaurant and bar has been late in tax payments for a number of years since it opened in 1997, while Your Tewksbury Today also mentions complaints from residents about noise and behavior of customers as well as late water and sewer payments. A sign out front shows that Maverick's Bar & Grill is "closed for renovations" but it appears that the place will not be reopening.

The address for Maverick's Bar & Grill was 2212 Main Street (Route 38), Tewksbury, MA, 01876.

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Bobby & Jack's Memphis Barbecue Is Opening in Tewksbury

by Marc Hurwitz

A brand new BBQ spot is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to an article in the Patch, Bobby & Jack's Memphis Barbecue is planning to open in Tewksbury, moving into the space on Main Street where Mehfil Indian Cuisine had been. The post mentions that the menu at the new eatery will focus on pork-based items including ribs and pulled pork, though chicken wings, beef dishes, macaroni and cheese, and more will also be offered as well. No opening date has been given as of yet for Bobby & Jack's Memphis Barbecue, so stay tuned for updates.

The address for this new BBQ spot in Tewksbury is: Bobby & Jack's Memphis Barbecue, 1777 Main Street (Route 38), Tewksbury, MA, 01876. Its website will be at http://www.memphispit.com/

Thanks to @CopeWrites for bringing this to our attention.

[July 31 update: The Tewksbury Town Crier states that the owner of Bobby & Jack's Memphis Barbecue is Bob Ryan, who is behind Jon Ryan's Pubs in Tewksbury, Methuen, and North Billerica.]

[November 12 update: A Facebook comment indicates that Bobby & Jack's Memphis Barbecue opens November 18.]

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Friendly's in Tewksbury Has Closed

A location of a local chain of restaurants and ice cream shops has closed its doors after more than 40 years in business.

The Lowell Sun is reporting that Friendly's in Tewksbury is no longer in operation, having shuttered over the weekend due to its lease expiring. The article mentions that a note out front is referring customers to its shops in Chelmsford and Nashua, while a maintenance worker for the eatery says that it is not yet known what might be moving into the space.

The Friendly's chain, which is based in Wilbraham, went into bankruptcy in the fall of 2011, coming out of it in early 2012 but closing a number of shops both around the time of the bankruptcy and after it, including local outlets in Acton, Bedford, and Billerica.

The Tewskbury location of Friendly's first opened in 1972.

The address for this now-closed restaurant and ice cream shop in Tewskbury was: Friendly's, 759 Main Street (Route 38), Tewksbury, MA, 01876. The website for the chain can be found at http://www.friendlys.com/

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Harrow's Chicken Pies Opens in Tewksbury

A restaurant and food shop with three locations in the northern suburbs of Boston has just opened a fourth spot, and this one is also north of the city.

According to their Facebook page, Harrow's Chicken Pies is now open on Route 38 in Tewksbury, in the plaza that houses a location of Walmart, just south of Route 495. The new store joins its other locations in Reading, Medford, and Saugus, with the latter two spots opening over the past couple of years (the original Harrow's first opened in Reading in the 1930's). Like the other outlets, expect the new Harrow's in Tewksbury to offer scratch-made chicken pies with slow-cooked white meat chicken (with or without carrots and potatoes), as well as sides and dessert pies.

Hours for the Tewksbury location of Harrow's are 10:00 am to 7:30 PM seven days a week.

The address for the new Harrow's in Tewksbury is: Harrow's Chicken Pies, 345 Main Street (Route 38), Tewkbury, MA, 01876. The phone number is (978) 858-0410. And their website can be found at http://www.chickenpie.com/

Thanks to the Phantom Gourmet Facebook page for letting us know about this.

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