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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Atlantic Poke Opens in Framingham

A pair of dining spots west of Boston that feature poke bowls have been joined by a third location, and this one is the first one inside Route 495.

According to a source along with the website for the business, Atlantic Poke is now open in Framingham, moving into a space at Shoppers World. The new location of the eatery joins others in Marlborough and Shrewsbury, and it offers poke bowls, bubble tea, seaweed chips, brownies, marshmallow treats, and more.

The address for the new location of Atlantic Poke at Shoppers World is 1 Worcester Road (Route 9) Unit 521B, Framingham, MA, 01701. The address for all three locations is at https://www.atlanticpoke.com/

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Thursday, September 04, 2025

Love Art Sushi Opens in Boston's Seaport District

A pair of sushi spots in Boston have been joined by a third location, and this one comes to a space near the water.

According to a Patch article, Love Art Sushi officially opens in the Seaport District today, moving into a space on Northern Avenue in the Fan Pier area. The new location joins two others in the Fenway and downtown, and it offers sushi, bowls, bubble tea, matcha, and more.

The address for the new location of Love Art Sushi in the Seaport District is 53 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for all locations can be found at https://loveartsushi.com/

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Playa Bowls Opens in Chelmsford; Another New Location Coming to Framingham

A New Jersey-based chain of dining spots continues its expansion through the region, with one new outlet opening north of Boston and another one soon coming to a space west of the city.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Playa Bowls is now open in Chelmsford, moving into a space at the shopping plaza at 18 Boston Road, while another new location is in the works for Shoppers World in Framingham. Both the new location and the upcoming outlet will offer smoothies and bowls, and they are joining a number of others locally including in Brighton by Boston College, near Northeastern University in Boston, Cambridge's Harvard Square, South Boston, Winchester, East Milton Square, Canton, Westwood, Brockton, Wellesley, Hanover, and Hudson.

The website for the Playa Bowls chain is at https://www.playabowls.com/

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Friday, May 09, 2025

Rush Bowls Is Opening in Arlington

A chain of dining spots focusing on healthy fare will be opening its second location in Massachusetts, and this one will be in the northwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Rush Bowls is planning to open in Arlington, moving into a space on Broadway in the center of town. Once it opens, expect to see a variety of bowls and smoothies, and it will join another outlet locally in Mansfield.

Rush Bowls was established in 2004 in Boulder, CO, with more than 50 locations now open in the United States.

The address for the upcoming Rush Bowls in Arlington is 307 Broadway, Arlington, MA, 02474. The website for the chain can be found at https://rushbowls.com/

[July 1 update: A check on the place indicates that Rush Bowls is now open in Arlington.]

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Tuesday, April 01, 2025

Oola Bowls to Open at MarketStreet Lynnfield

A growing group of bowl and smoothie spots with roots in Pennsylvania will be opening a location in the northern suburbs of Boston.

NBC10 Boston is reporting (via the Boston Business Journal) that Oola Bowls is planning to open at MarketStreet Lynnfield, which plans to open by the summer. Once it is up and running, the Lynnfield outlet will be the first in the Greater Boston area and either the first or second location in Massachusetts, as another one is in the works for Newburyport, while other locations of Oola Bowls can be found in Pennsylvania including in Lancaster, where the business began as a food truck in 2018.

The website for Oola Bowls is at https://www.oolabowls.com/

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Playa Bowls Is Opening in South Boston

A couple of years ago, it was reported that a New Jersey-based chain of dining spots was planning to open in South Boston, and now we have learned that it is just about ready to debut, though in a different space than what was originally thought.

According to a post from Caught In Southie, Playa Bowls is opening on W Broadway on Saturday, March 29, though its address will be 471 W Broadway rather than 359 W Broadway. The new outlet will offer smoothies and bowls, and it will join other locations locally in Brighton by Boston College, near Northeastern University in Boston, Cambridge's Harvard Square, Winchester, East Milton Square, Canton, Westwood, Brockton, and Wellesley.

The website for the Playa Bowls chain can be found at https://www.playabowls.com/

[Earlier Article]
Playa Bowls to Open in South Boston, Replacing The Juice Box

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Friday, October 18, 2024

Everbowl Opens in Woburn

A chain of dining spots featuring acai bowls and juices has opened its first New England location, and it is located a few miles north of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Everbowl is now open in Woburn, moving into a space in the Woburn Village development just north of Route 128. The chain, which was established in Southern California in 2016, currently has few others anywhere near the local area other than Woburn, with its next closest being in Garwood, NJ.

The address for the new location of Everbowl in Woburn is 300 Mishawum Road (Suite 510), Woburn, MA, 01801. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.everbowl.com/

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Playa Bowls Opens in Wellesley

A New Jersey-based chain of dining spots has expanded further into the Greater Boston area, opening a new outlet in the western suburbs.

According to a source, Playa Bowls is now open in Wellesley, moving into a space in Linden Square, just outside of Wellesley Square. The new location of the chain offers bowls with a variety of bases along with smoothies and fresh juices, and it joins others locally in Brighton by Boston College, near Northeastern University in Boston, Cambridge's Harvard Square, Winchester, East Milton Square, Canton, Westwood, and Brockton.

The address for the new location of Playa Bowls in Wellesley is 180 Linden Street (Linden Square), Wellesley, MA, 02482. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.playabowls.com/

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Friday, February 23, 2024

ToppSalad in Beverly Has Closed

A North Shore dining spot that focused on salads, bowls, and wraps has shut down.

According to a source, ToppSalad in Beverly has closed, with a Facebook post from the Rantoul Street place saying the following:

To our wonderful customers: We regret to inform you that ToppSalad's last day will be this Friday, February 23d [from 11-3]. We wish the best of luck to everyone we've had the pleasure to serve! Thank you so much for your patronage over the time we've been in Beverly.

ToppSalad first started out in Danvers in 2015, moving to its home in downtown Beverly in 2021.

The address for the now-closed ToppSalad was 211 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA, 01915.

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Thursday, January 05, 2023

Playa Bowls to Open in South Boston, Replacing The Juice Box

A South Boston spot that featured fresh juices and more has shut down, though a New Jersey-based chain of dining spots will open a new outlet in its space.

According to a post from Caught In Southie, The Juice Box on W Broadway is no longer in business, having shut down on December 31, and Playa Bowls will be opening its seventh Boston-area location there. As a note on the window from the owner of The Juice Box indicates, there won't be a big change in concept once Playa Bowls opens, as the former offered juices, smoothies, and bowls much like the latter does, and it appears that Playa Bowls could open early this year if all goes well.

Other locations of Playa Bowls can be found in Brighton by Boston College, near Northeastern University in Boston, Cambridge's Harvard Square, East Milton Square, Brockton, and Winchester.

The address for the now-closed Juice Box (and upcoming Playa Bowls) is 359 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for the Playa Bowls chain can be found at https://www.playabowls.com/

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Friday, November 04, 2022

Hummus v'Hummus Is Opening in the Former A La Esh Space in Sharon

A pair of quick-service dining spots featuring hummus bowls will soon be joined by a third location.

According to a Facebook post from local chef/restaurateur Avi Shemtov, Hummus v'Hummus is planning to open in Sharon on November 9, taking over the former A La Esh space in the Sharon Heights Shopping Plaza on South Main Street. Once it opens, the new eatery will join others at the Charles River Speedway on Western Avenue in Brighton and The Street Chestnut Hill, and based on those locations, expect to see hummus bowls with a rotating list of toppings including chicken shawarma, lamb, falafel, and salmon.

The address for the new location of Hummus v'Hummus in Sharon is 366 South Main Street, Sharon, MA, 02067. The website for the business can be found at https://www.hummusvhummus.com/

[November 11 update: According to its website, the Sharon location of Hummus v'Hummus is now open.]

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Friday, June 10, 2022

Playa Bowls Is Opening in Winchester

A New Jersey-based chain of dining spots is planning to open its sixth Boston-area location, with this one coming to the northern suburbs.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Playa Bowls is opening in Winchester, moving into the space on Main Street that had been home to Pairings Wine & Food. Once it opens, it will join others in Brighton by Boston College, near Northeastern University in Boston, Cambridge's Harvard Square, East Milton Square, and Brockton, and based on the offerings at those locations, expect to find bowls with a variety of bases, along with smoothies and fresh juices.

A Facebook post from the place indicates that Playa Bowls will open its Winchester outlet sometime this fall.

The address for the new location of Playa Bowls in Winchester is 600 Main Street, Winchester, MA, 01890. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.playabowls.com/

[November 4 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions that Playa Bowls is now open in Winchester.]

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

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Wednesday, June 08, 2022

Kokoda Is Opening in Boston's Seaport District

A new dining spot that offers foods found on the Pacific Islands is on its way to the Boston waterfront.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Kokoda is planning to open in the Seaport District, moving into a space on Northern Avenue in the Fan Pier area. The website for the upcoming eatery indicates that it will offer dishes with Hawaiian, Fijian, and Samoan influences (and with a focus on seafood and bowls), and that Ron SH (Cloud & Spirits, Love Art brand) is behind it.

The address for Kokoda in the Seaport District is 53 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website can be found at https://www.kokodaboston.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/kokodaboston/

[July 5 update: A message sent to us indicates that Kokoda plans to have its grand opening on Saturday, July 9 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a limited menu that features dishes with bluefin tuna and local New England yellowfin, and all dishes and soft drinks will be complimentary.]

[July 11 update: A new message sent to us confirms that Kokoda is now open.]

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Vitality Bowls to Open at Arsenal Yards in Watertown; Cambridge Location in the Works as Well

[Ed note: This article was updated on June 10 to reflect the fact that another location is also opening.]

A chain of "superfood" cafes is getting ready to open within a growing development by the Charles River--and another outlet appears to be coming to the local area as well.

According to a press release, Vitality Bowls opens at Arsenal Yards in Watertown on June 10, with the outlet being the first in Massachusetts for the California-based business, and a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page also says that another location is coming to Central Square in Cambridge. Once the two locations open, expect to see açaí bowls that are topped with a variety of superfoods along with salads, toasts, wraps, smoothies, and more.

The press release mentions that there are currently more than 140 locations of Vitality Bowls either open or in development across the country.

The address for the upcoming Vitality Bowls at Arsenal Yards is 113 Bond Square, Watertown, MA, 02472, while the website for the chain says that the address for the Central Square outlet is 425 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139. The website for the chain can be found at https://vitalitybowls.com/

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Zoe Acai Bar & Juicery Is Opening in the Former Bruegger's Bagels Space in Cambridge's Porter Square

A new dining spot that features bowls is on its way to Cambridge, opening in the space where a location of a chain of bagel places had been.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Zoe Acai Bar & Juicery is planning to open in Porter Square, moving into the old Bruegger's Bagels space on Mass. Ave. The Facebook page for the upcoming place indicates that it will offer acai bowls along with cold-pressed juices, though its website is not running yet so we have not been able to see a menu for the spot. A Chinese restaurant called Zoe's is located a few blocks away on Beacon Street in Somerville, though it does not appear that there is any connection between the two places; if we find out that there is, we will post an update here.

The address for Zoe Acai Bar & Juicery is 1876 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. The website for the place will be at https://zoeacaibar.com/

[December 2 update: Eater Boston states that Zoe Acai Bar & Juicery is now open in Porter Square.]

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Playa Bowls Is Opening in East Milton Square

A New Jersey-based chain of dining spots is getting ready to open its fourth Boston-area location, with this one being just south of the city.

According to an article in the Milton Times, Playa Bowls is opening in East Milton Square, with the Adams Street eatery soon joining others in Brighton by Boston College, near Northeastern University in Boston, and in Cambridge's Harvard Square. Based on its other outlets, expect to find bowls with a variety of bases, along with smoothies and fresh juices.

If all goes as planned, the new location of Playa Bowls will open sometime this month.

The address for the outlet of Playa Bowls in East Milton Square is 532 Adams Street, Milton, MA, 02186. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.playabowls.com/

[October 11 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Playa Bowls in East Milton Square is now open.]

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Sweetgreen Is Opening at Arsenal Yards in Watertown

A growing chain of dining spots known for its healthy options is opening yet another location in the Greater Boston area, with this one coming to a new development by the Charles River.

According to a web page within the Arsenal Yards website, Sweetgreen is coming to the development, with a page saying that it will be "opening soon." The upcoming outlet will join a number of other locations in the local area while also joining a variety of dining spots at Arsenal Yards itself, including Ben & Jerry's, Chipotle, City Works, Cuppa Coffee, Garbanzo, Pepe's, Shake Shack, and several other places that will be opening over the coming weeks and months.

The website for Sweetgreen, which is known mainly for its salads and grain bowls, can be found at https://www.sweetgreen.com/

[August 27 update: According to a Facebook post, Sweetgreen is now open at Arsenal Yards.]

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Sweetgreen Is Opening in Somerville's Assembly Row

A growing chain of dining spots known for its healthy options is opening another location in the Greater Boston area, with this one coming to a growing development in Somerville.

According to a source, Sweetgreen is planning to open a new outlet in Assembly Row, with a Facebook post confirming this, saying that "We're getting ready to welcome sweetgreen to The Row this Summer!" The upcoming location of the chain will join a number of others in and around Boston, though this will be its first shop in Somerville.

Sweetgreen first started out in Washington, DC, and is now headquartered in Culver City, California, with the chain being known mainly for its salads and grain bowls. Its website can be found at https://www.sweetgreen.com/

[July 21 update: According to a press release, Sweetgreen is now open at 345 Assembly Row, and it includes a patio along with indoor dining.]

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Thursday, October 08, 2020

Sweetgreen Is Opening in Cambridge's Kendall Square

A growing chain of dining spots known for its healthy options is opening yet another Boston-area location, with this one on its way to Cambridge.

According to its website, Sweetgreen is planning to open a new outlet in Kendall Square, with the Broadway shop joining another one in Cambridge (in Harvard Square) along with a number of others in and around Boston. The chain, which started out in Washington, DC, and is now headquartered in Culver City, California, is known mainly for its salads and grain bowls using seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

The address for Sweetgreen in Kendall Square is: 145 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for the chain is at https://www.sweetgreen.com/

[February 5 update: An email sent to us indicates that the new Sweetgreen in Kendall Square opens today, and that it includes both an indoor dining area and an outdoor patio during the warmer months. In addition, for every meal sold today, a meal will be donated to About Fresh, an organization that helps alleviate food insecurity, and 100 meals will also be donated to BLM Cambridge and Trans Resistance MA.]

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Pomona Is Opening in Winthrop

The people behind a small group of Italian restaurants on the North Shore are debuting a new concept that will also be north of Boston.

According to a tweet from @mgnicosia, Pomona is opening in Winthrop, taking over a space on Crest Avenue that had been home to a florist. Based on the dining spot's website (which appears to be under construction), it looks like the new eatery will offer such items as bowls, smoothies, and juices and that it will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It appears that Pomona is on the verge of opening, but another tweet from @mgnicosia indicates that it might not be open just yet.

Pomona has an ownership connection with Antique Table, which has locations in Winthrop, Lynn, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Salem.

The address for Pomona is 3 Crest Avenue, Winthrop, MA, 02152. Its website will be at https://www.antiquepomona.com/

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

[September 18 update: A new tweet from @mgnicosia indicates that Pomona is now open.]

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