Sunnyside Cafe Opens at Hood Park in Charlestown

A new dining spot that features brunch all day has come to a mixed use development just north of downtown Boston.

According to a source, Sunnyside Cafe is now open in Charlestown, moving into a space at Hood Park where Naco Taqueria had been. The Caught in Charlestown website indicates that the new place offers such brunch items as pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelettes, hash and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, chicken and waffles, burgers, and more, along with beer, wine, and cocktails, with the website for the eatery saying that it is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The address for Sunnyside Cafe is 100 C Hood Park Drive, Charlestown, MA, 02129. Its website can be found at https://www.sunnysidecafectown.com/

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Gather in Pembroke Is Moving to Canton

A breakfast and brunch spot on the South Shore will be moving to a space closer to Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page Gather in Pembroke is going to be opening a new outlet in Canton, taking over the space on Washington Street that had been home to Amber Road Cafe. An earlier post from its old Facebook page (which is now down) mentioned that it plans to open sometime in the fall and a comment within the thread says that "we are weighing all options to see what makes sense" as to whether the Pembroke location will remain open, though now its website says that the Pembroke location is "officially closed."

The address for the Pembroke location of Gather was 35 School Street, while the address for the new location in Canton will be 635 Washington Street. Its website can be found at https://gatherandeat.com/

[November 29 update: According to its new Facebook page, Gather is now open in its new home in Canton.]

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The Farmer's Daughter Restaurant Opens in Sudbury

A popular comfort food and brunch spot south of Boston has opened a second location west of the city more than a year after its plans were first announced.

According to an article from the MetroWest Daily News, the Farmer's Daughter has debuted in Sudbury, moving into a space within the Meadow Walk development on Route 20. As mentioned earlier, the new location is open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch, and its menu features options made using local ingredients including chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict, burgers, tacos, and more.

The original location of The Farmer's Daughter in North Easton first opened its doors in 2013 

The address for the new location of The Farmer's Daughter at Meadow Walk is 534F Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, MA, 01776. The website for The Farmer's Daughter can be found at https://www.thefarmersdaughtereaston.com/

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The Farmer's Daughter Plans to Open in the Meadow Walk Development in Sudbury

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City Girl Cafe in Cambridge's Inman Square Is Closing

An eclectic dining spot in Cambridge that went through some changes last year is shutting down for good.

According to an Instagram post from the place, City Girl Cafe in Inman Square is closing its doors at the end of May, saying that "We're getting old, we're getting poor and it's about time that we figure out what to be when we grow up." The Hampshire Street eatery will offer dinner Thursday through Saturday and brunch on weekends until it shutters, with the post mentioning that "That's more than 30 dinners and 20 brunches that you can enjoy before City Girl comes to an end."

Last February, City Girl Cafe suspended full-time dinner service and focused more on catering and private events along with its weekend brunch. When it was a full-time restaurant, it was known in part for its Italian comfort food options such as bruschetta, panini, pizza, and pasta dishes.

The address for City Girl Cafe in Inman Square is 204 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website is at http://www.citygirlcafe.com/

[Earlier Article]
City Girl Cafe in Cambridge's Inman Square to Suspend Dinner Service

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The Farmer's Daughter Plans to Open in the Meadow Walk Development in Sudbury

A popular restaurant south of Boston that is known for its weekend brunch and inventive comfort food is expanding to the western suburbs.

According to an article from the Patch, The Farmer's Daughter in North Easton is planning to open a second location at the Meadow Walk development in Sudbury, with the post saying that the new 100-seat eatery will be open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch, and the space will also be available for private events at night. If all goes as planned, the new location of The Farmer's Daughter will open sometime later this year.

The original location of The Farmer's Daughter in North Easton debuted in 2013, taking over the space where the Main Street Cafe had once been.

The address for the upcoming Farmer's Daughter at Meadow Walk is 534F Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, MA, 01776. The website for the original location in North Easton can be found at https://www.thefarmersdaughtereaston.com/

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Grub in Boston's Mission Hill Is Closing

by Marc Hurwitz

A restaurant that is run by the person behind a highly-rated pizzeria is getting ready to shut down after less than a year in business.

According to a source, Grub in the Mission Hill/Brigham Circle section of Boston is closing for good at the end of this week, with an Instagram post from the Huntington Avenue eatery referring customers to Penguin Pizza across the street while also hinting that at least some of the menu items at Grub will be offered there in the near future. Dermot Doyne of Penguin Pizza first opened Grub in the late fall of 2016, offering a variety of poutine options along with sandwiches and brunch items.

Penguin Pizza has been mentioned in the press as a top place for pizza over the years, with The Improper Bostonian awarding it best restaurant in Mission Hill while CBS Boston included it among its 2014 picks for best pizza and beer.

The address for Grub is 738 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.

October 27 update: According to its Instagram page, Grub will close at the end of business hours on Sunday, October 29, as it will be serving its final brunch that day.]

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Update: Brick Wall Kitchen in Brookline Closes; Bess's Cafe Replacing It

[Ed note: This article was updated on March 3 and April 20 to reflect new information given.]

A breakfast and lunch spot that was recently awarded a "best of" from our sister site has shut down, and it looks like a new dining spot is taking over the space.

According to a Twitter post from the place, Brick Wall Kitchen in Brookline served its final brunch on Sunday, saying that it was its last day in operation. No reason was given for its closure, and it isn't known what might move into the space; as soon as we get more information, we will post an update here. Brick Wall Kitchen, which was run by Frank Shear and William White of the former Benny's Crepe Cafe food truck, was picked as "best breakfast place in the Boston area" for 2016 by Boston's Hidden Restaurants, with a review of the spot shown at this link:

http://www.hiddenboston.com/BrickWallKitchen.html

The address for this now-closed restaurant in Brookline was: Brick Wall Kitchen, 224 Cypress Street, Brookline, MA, 02445.

[March 3 update: The Brick Wall Kitchen space might not be empty for long, as a board of selectmen hearing page on the town of Brookline site shows that a new spot called Bess's Cafe is moving in.]

[April 20 update: Eater Boston mentions that Bess's Cafe is now open, and that it is a Chinese eatery that features noodle soups--Jiang Nan-style noodles are used--and dumplings along with buns, scallion pancake wraps, and more.]

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Pop Icon Brunch @ Thunder Road to Debut in Somerville

A new Sunday brunch restaurant is coming to Somerville, and it will be opening within a music club.

According to a press release, Pop Icon Brunch @ Thunder Road is going to open inside Thunder Road on Somerville Avenue, with the people behind it being Thunder Road owners Charlie Abel and Dan Millen along with restaurateurs Jayson Zeeman and Zach Hirtz, and Executive Chef Chris Malstrom. The release says that the brunch and sandwich bar will include scratch-made food and cocktails, including such items as Eggs Bennie and the Jets (eggs benedict with a spinach arugula salad and southern cheddar grits), Sausage Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (vegetarian sausage, roasted peppers, onions, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin), Pecan't Get You Out of My Head (Belgian waffle with candied pecans, berries, nutmeg butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup), I'm a Barbeque Girl in a Barbie World (pulled pork sandwich with onions, fontina cheese, and cider-poached apple slices on a toasted baguette), and drinks that include what is apparently the only Bloody Mary in New England that is made with freshly-squeezed tomato juice and house-made hot sauce.

Pop Icon Brunch @ Thunder Road will be open starting July 31 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM every Sunday.

The address for Thunder Road is 379 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website can be found at http://thunderroadclub.com/

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OpenTable's Picks for Best Brunch Restaurants in America for 2014 Include Two Boston Restaurants

An online restaurant reservations provider has come out once again with its Diners' Choice awards for best brunch restaurants in America, and this time around, two dining spots in Boston have been included.

According to MarketWatch, OpenTable's Diners' Choice Awards for the 100 best restaurants for brunch in the United States includes Cafe Fleuri on Franklin Street in the city's Financial District and South End Buttery on Shawmut Avenue. The list of best brunch restaurants comes from more than 5 million reviews for approximately 19,000 dining spots from OpenTable diners between April 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014.

While a number of restaurants in New York made OpenTable's brunch list, only one other eatery in New England was included within it--the Pond House Cafe in West Hartford, CT.

For a complete list of OpenTable's best brunch restaurants for 2014, please go to the following link:

OpenTable Restaurant Reviews Reveal the Top 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America

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Cuisine en Locale Sets Up Weekly Locavore Brunch in Somerville

A catering and event company in Somerville that supports local farmers is now behind a rather unique weekly brunch.

The Restaurant Hub blog of The Boston Globe is reporting that Cuisine en Locale has debuted what is termed the "world's first-ever locavore function hall" at Anthony's on Highland Avenue. The post says that the company will set up a brunch each Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with healthy foods using local ingredients, along with drinks and live jazz. Expect to see such items as roasted potatoes with spinach and melted cheese (and topped with an egg), baked layers of eggs, cheese, and veggies with a salad on the side, short rib ragu on toast with eggs, bloody marys, and more.

The article also says that Cuisine en Locale will be hosting pop-up dinners as well, though there is no specific information on that as of yet.

The address for Anthony's is 156 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143. The website for Cuisine en Locale can be found at http://www.cuisineenlocale.com/

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Super Hunger Brunch to Be Held in Boston, January 26-27, 2013

A food-based event that helps raise money for the largest hunger-relief organization in New England is returning to the Boston area once again, and as always, some of the most popular restaurants in the region will be participating.

An email from Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications indicates that the 31st annual Super Hunger Brunch will be held on the weekend of January 26-27 to benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank, with area restaurants creating special menus for diners (prices are set at $25, $35 and $50 per person). Restaurants that are participating include Blue Ginger, Chez Henri, Craigie on Main, Darryl's Corner Bar, Elephant Walk, The Fireplace, Grill 23 & Bar, Hamersley's Bistro, Harvest Restaurant, La Morra, L'Espalier, North 26, Rialto, Sel de la Terre, and Tomasso Trattoria.

For more information on the 2013 Super Hunger Bruch, please go to the link below:

http://www.gbfb.org/events/super-hunger-brunch.php


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Z Rant in Cambridge's Central Square Has Closed

A little more than a year after it first opened, a brunch place and sandwich shop in Cambridge's Central Square has shut down, though the restaurant (and nightclub complex) in which it was housed remain open.

A phone call placed to ZuZu at the Middle East club on Mass. Ave. indicates that Z Rant is no longer in operation, confirming rumors about its closing on the Chowhound site as well as from one of our readers. Z Rant mainly featured sandwiches, including pork shoulder, grilled eggplant, smoked salmon, lamb, fried green tomatoes, and roast beef. It also had a daily brunch and a special weekend brunch.

The address for this now-closed spot (as well as the still-open Zuzu and Middle East club) was 474 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139.


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OpenTable's Picks for America's Top Brunch Spots Include Three Boston Restaurants

An online restaurant reservations provider has come out with its Diners' Choice awards for best brunch spots in the United States, and three restaurants in Boston are included on the list.

According to MarketWatch, OpenTable's Diners' Choice Awards for the 100 best restaurants for brunch includes Cafe Fleuri in the Financial District, and Masa and the Buttery, both of which are in the South End. Only one other restaurant in New England made the list--the Pond House Cafe in West Hartford, CT.

The OpenTable list for best brunch spots in America comes from nearly 5 million reviews (for more than 12,000 restaurants) from OpenTable diners between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012.

For a complete list of the brunch places chosen by OpenTable's diners, please go to the MarketWatch link below.

OpenTable Diner Reviews Reveal the 100 Best Restaurants for Brunch in the U.S.

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Super Hunger Brunch Coming to Boston, January 28-29, 2012

A fundraising event that benefits the largest hunger-relief organization in New England is coming to the Boston area later this month, and a number of area restaurants will be participating.

An email from Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications indicates that the 30th annual Super Hunger Brunch will be held on the weekend of January 28-29 to support The Greater Boston Food Bank, with diners being able to choose sweet and savory dishes from menus designed specifically for the event. Some of the restaurants that are taking part in the fundraiser include Appetito, Blue Ginger, The Elephant Walk, Garden at the Cellar, jm Curley, Michael's Harborside, Rialto, Tosca, and many others.

Tickets to the Super Hunger Brunch cost $25, $35 and $50 per person, with all proceeds supporting The Greater Boston Food Bank. For more information, please go to the link below:

http://www.gbfb.org/events/super-hunger-brunch.php

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Cafe Fleuri Included in OpenTable's Diners' Choice Awards for Best Brunch

An online restaurant reservations provider has come out with its Diners' Choice awards for best brunch spots, and a hotel restaurant in Boston's Financial District made the list.

According to GlobeNewswire (a NASDAQ OMX company), Cafe Fleuri on Franklin Street was one of 50 dining spots that made OpenTable's Diners' Choice Awards for best brunch. The list, which did not include any other restaurants in New England (though it did feature a number of spots in New York), comes from more than seven million reviews from OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants across the country.

Cafe Fleuri is a breakfast, lunch, and brunch spot located within The Langham Boston that features a mix of American and regional cuisine, including maple-cured salmon, corned beef hash and eggs, burgers, calamari, and lobster rolls. On Saturdays from September to June, the restaurant also features a chocolate bar, with more than 85 chocolate-based items available.

The address for Cafe Fleuri is: Cafe Fleuri (The Langham Boston), 250 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110. the phone number is (617) 956-8751. And the website can be found at http://boston.langhamhotels.com/restaurants/best_boston_restaurants.htm

For a complete list of the brunch spots chosen by OpenTable's diners, please go to the GlobeNewswire link below.

OpenTable Diners Name Best Brunches in the U.S.

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Ka' Carlos May Reopen in Uphams Corner, Dorchester

A Cape Verdean restaurant in Dorchester that closed down this spring might be reopening once again, though it may be only open for brunch until the restaurant can prove that the troubles that plagued it are a thing of the past.

According to The Dorchester Reporter, Ka' Carlos on Hancock Street in the Uphams Corner section of the neighborhood has been allowed to open once again after a vote of approval by area civic associations. A concession for now, however, is that the eatery will close at 5:00 PM for the time being, and there will be no alcohol served and no entertainment.

In August of 2009, Ka' Carlos made regional newspaper headlines for being the site of a double homicide.

If it indeed opens once again, the address for this Cape Verdean restaurant in Uphams Corner will be: Ka' Carlos, 33 Hancock Street, Boston (Dorchester), MA, 02125.

For more information on the possible reopening of Ka' Carlos, please go to the Dorchester Reporter link below.

In compromise, Hancock St. eatery to re-open amid extra scrutiny

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Gospel Brunch Returning to the House of Blues

The much-beloved Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues is beginning once again. Starting this Sunday (May 17, 2009), the new House of Blues on Lansdowne Street in Boston will be starting up the tradition that had been so popular at the now-closed location in Harvard Square, Cambridge.

The Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues features live music from both local and national artists, as well as a Southern-style buffet. Tickets for the brunch are $45 for adults, $38 for senior citizens, and $25 for children between 4 and 10 years old. Children under age 4 get in for free.

For more information on the Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues in Boston, please go to the link below:

House of Blues Boston World Famous Gospel Brunch

The address for the House of Blues is: House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The phone number is (888) 693-2583.