Burg & Shaw Plans to Open in Downtown Boston

An unusual type of fusion restaurant may be on its way to the heart of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page, Burg & Shaw is looking to open on Boylston Street, with the address indicating that it would be moving into a space near the Tremont Street intersection and across from Boston Common. The notice states that the eatery would be takeout-only, while Boston Uncovered says that it will feature both burgers and shawarma. (It isn't yet known what else might be on its menu, but more should be known after the hearing this week.)

The address for the proposed Burg & Shaw is 80 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

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Wahlburgers at MarketStreet Lynnfield Has Closed

Another location of a chain of burger spots with local roots has shut down.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Wahlburgers at MarketStreet Lynnfield is no longer in business, having closed on April 27. A message was sent to us giving more information on the closure:

After several wonderful years serving the Lynnfield community, we have closed  our doors at our 930 Market Street restaurant. The lease had expired and we were unable to negotiate an equitable extension. We are incredibly grateful to our loyal guests, dedicated team members, and the local community for their support over the years. This location has meant a great deal to us, and we are proud of the memories and meals we’ve shared here. While we are closing this chapter, we’re excited to welcome our guests to continue enjoying our satisfying burgers at our nearby locations throughout the Boston area: two in Logan Airport, and one in Fenway, Springfield, Hingham and Plainville. Check out wahlburgers.com to find one closest to you!

This is the second location in the Greater Boston area to shutter over the past year or so, as the South Bay outlet in Dorchester closed its doors last spring. (The chain was founded by Mark, Donnie, and Paul Wahlberg.)

The website for Wahlburgers can be found at https://www.wahlburgersrestaurant.com/

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Shake Shack May Be Opening in Braintree

Last month, it was reported that a chain of restaurants could be expanding to a space just off Route 3 on the South Shore, and now we have learned that another chain may be expanding there as well.

According to an article from the Patriot Ledger, Shake Shack is looking to open a new location in Braintree, moving into the site on Union Street that had once been home to a Motel 6. These plans appear to be in their early stages, but if it happens, the dining spot could be joining an outlet of Cava at the site as well, though plans for that restaurant are also in their early stages as well.

Currently, the only other South Shore location of Shake Shack is at the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham (this outlet is also just off Route 3).

The address for the proposed location of Shake Shack in Braintree is 125 Union Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for the chain is at https://shakeshack.com/

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Sergeant Burgers to Open at the Burlington Mall

A burger spot that recently opened in Lowell will be expanding to a space closer to Boston.

According to posters within a thread on the Merrimack Valley Eats Facebook group page, Sergeant Burgers is planning to open at the Burlington Mall, with a Boston Real Estate Times article confirming this. Once it opens this summer, the new location will join its original on Middlesex Street in Lowell, and based on that location, expect the new outlet to offer burgers, shakes, and possibly other food/drink items with Brazilian influences.

The Instagram page for the Lowell location of Sergeant Burgers can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sergeantburgers/

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News Elsewhere: dNB Craft Kitchen in New Bedford Is Up for Sale

A restaurant on the South Coast of Massachusetts that is known for its burgers is on the market.

According to a Facebook post from the business, dNB Craft Kitchen is for sale, with the post saying the following:

After 10 years of burgers, unforgettable memories, and an incredible dnb community we're ready to pass the torch. dNB Craft Kitchen, our family-owned spot, is up for sale. It's been a wild ride, and now it's your turn to keep the flavor and good vibes going♥️🍔 thank you all for 10years!

A South Coast today article mentions (via a Bold Real Estate listing) that the $100,000 asking price for the Purchase Street spot includes "all operational assets, including the liquor license, the lease, kitchen and dining items, recipes, and more.

dNB Craft Kitchen first started out in 2014 as dNB Burgers on Elm Street, moving to its current location in 2020.

The address for dNB Craft Kitchen is 768 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740.

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Black Ruby Opens in the Former Chalawan Asian Eatery Space in Cambridge's Porter Square

A new restaurant that offers Thai-inspired burgers, pasta dishes, and more has opened in Cambridge, moving into the space where a Southeast Asian eatery had been until closing last fall.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Black Ruby is now open in Porter Square, taking over the former Chalawan Asian Eatery space on Massachusetts Avenue. The menu for the new dining spot, which is run by Monson Theerapanont and Pam Kamolnithi (Theerapanont runs Sweet Rice in Charlestown while Kamolnithi previously cooked there), includes such items as a crispy basil beef burger, a spicy larb pork burger, spaghetti with basil sausages, rigatoni with grilled ribeye and green curry sauce, and spaghetti with tomato puree, chili paste, and pork rinds, along with such dishes as calamari, pork dumplings, fish and chips with mango tartar, and more.

Chalawan first opened in 2019, featuring mostly Thai and Vietnamese fare.

The address for Black Ruby is 1790 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website can be found at https://www.blackrubycambridge.com/

[Earlier Article]
Chalawan in Cambridge Is Closing

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Smashed Up by Boston Burger Company Is Opening within Union Square Donuts in Brookline

The people behind a local group of burger restaurants will be bringing a new concept to Brookline, and it will reside inside a location of a local group of donut shops.

According to various social media posts from the business, Boston Burger Company is planning to open Smashed Up within Union Square Donuts in Brookline, with the posts indicating that the new concept will sell single, double, and triple smash burgers along with chicken sandwiches, tenders, and fries. An opening date has not been given as of yet for Smashed Up by Boston Burger Company, just that a grand opening  will be announced soon.

Locations of Boston Burger Company can be found in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Salem, while locations of Union Square Donuts can be found in Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville.

[March 24 update: According to its Instagram page, Boston Burger Company is now open within the Brookline location of Union Square Donuts, and the two businesses are featuring a collaboration--a smash burger (single, double, or triple) on a maple bacon donut.]

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PLNT Burger Has Its Grand Opening in Brookline on December 11

A year and a half ago, it was reported that a vegan burger chain was planning to open its first standalone location in the Greater Boston area, and now we have learned that it is just about ready to debut.

According to a press release, PLNT Burger is slated to have its grand opening in Brookline on December 11, moving into a space on Harvard Street in the Coolidge Corner section of town. The new fast-casual spot will offer burgers, fries, and shakes that are 100% plant-based, and it will join outlets locally that are inside Whole Foods in Boston's South End and Dedham's Legacy Place.

The address for the new PLNT Burger in Coolidge Corner is 297 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for all locations is at https://www.plntburger.com/

[Earlier Article]
PLNT Burger Plans to Open in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

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Yeanie's Burgers and Social Is Opening in Dorchester's Savin Hill Neighborhood

A new burger place is coming to a Boston neighborhood.

According to a post from Caught in Dot, Yeanie's Burgers and Social is getting ready to open in Dorchester, moving into the space in Savin Hill that had been home to Venice Pizza. The post mentions that the new eatery will offer smash burgers, fries, and milkshakes, while the menu for the place also shows wings and vegan patties as well. [Ed note: Yeanie's is not yet open as was originally posted in this article; we are hearing from a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page that it could debut in early November.]

Venice Pizza first opened more than 40 years ago, closing in 2019 before reopening two years later; the place shut down permanently last year.

The address for Yeanie's Burgers and Social is 39 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125. Its website can be found at https://www.yeanies.com/

[February 5, 2025 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Yeanie's Burgers and Social has soft-opened.]

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Bred Gourmet in Dorchester's Lower Mills Expands to Second Location, Opening in Cambridge's Kendall Square

A gourmet burger spot that opened in a Boston neighborhood just under 10 years ago has been joined by a new location.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Bred Gourmet in the Lower Mills section of Dorchester has expanded to Cambridge, moving into a space on Main Street on the western edge of Kendall Square. The article mentions that the new outlet is bigger than the Dorchester Avenue eatery, which first opened in 2015, and it also has a liquor license as well.

The address for the new location of Bred Gourmet in Cambridge is 730 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The website for the business can be found at https://www.bredgourmet.com/

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Wild Willy's Burgers in Watertown Is Becoming Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream

It looks like a location of a small local group of burger places is rebranding.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Wild Willy's Burgers in Watertown is going to become Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream, with a Facebook thread from the business indicating that both the Wild Willy's name and the western theme will go away because of "part of the agreement with Wild Willy's in York" while also saying that "Renewing the license agreement was prohibitively expensive. Besides after 20 years we thought a refresh would be fun." The thread mentions that the name change is slated to take place in October and a grand opening of the new spot will likely take place early next year.

In addition to the location in York, ME, another outlet of Wild Willy's Burgers can be found in Rochester, NH, and it appears that both of those restaurants will remain as is.

The address for Wild Willy's Burgers in Watertown (and Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream) is 46 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. The website for Belle's is at https://www.belles-burgers.com/

[October 18 update: According to its website, Belle's Charbroiled Burgers & Ice Cream is now open.]

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REV Burger Is Opening in North Beverly

The people behind a North Shore restaurant featuring classic American fare are getting ready to open a new burger spot nearby.

A message sent to us indicates that REV Burger is opening in the North Beverly Plaza (just off Route 128), with the dining spot joining REV Kitchen & Bar in the Commodore Plaza about a mile to the north. An Instagram post from the upcoming place says "Get ready to experience our mouth-watering burgers made from better, fresher ingredients" while giving a slated opening date of August 5.

REV Kitchen & Bar first opened its doors in 2019.

The address for REV Burger is 55 Dodge Street (Suite A-120), Beverly, MA, 01915. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/revburgerbeverly/

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Burgerim in Burlington Has Closed

A gourmet burger chain that got its start overseas has closed its sole Boston-area location.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Burgerim in Burlington is no longer in operation, with a sign out front saying that it has permanently closed. The dining spot first opened at Middlesex Marketplace in the early part of 2020, being part of a chain with roots in Israel though it is now headquartered in California.

The address for the now-closed location of Burgerim in Burlington was 90 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.burgerim.com/

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Shake Shack Opens in Wellesley

Last summer, it was reported that a growing chain of burger spots was planning to open a new location in the western suburbs of Boston, and now we have learned that it has debuted.

An article from The Swellesley Report indicates that Shake Shack is now open in Wellesley, and as mentioned in an earlier article, it has taken over the former GAP space on Central Street in Wellesley Square. The new outlet joins a number of other locations in the Greater Boston area, including ones nearby in Chestnut Hill and Dedham.

The address for the new location of Shake Shack in Wellesley is 74 Central Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482. The website for the chain is at https://shakeshack.com/

[Earlier Article]
Shake Shack Plans to Open in Wellesley Square

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A&B Burgers Opens at Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway

The person behind a pair of restaurants known for their burgers has opened a third location, and this one is in a food hall.

According to an Instagram post, Thomas Holland has opened A&B Burgers at Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway, joining a location of A&B Burgers in Beverly and A&B Kitchen • Bar in Boston's North Station area. The new spot offers a variety of burgers along with sides, and it is open for lunch and dinner.

The address for the new location of A&B Burgers (and Time Out Market Boston) is 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for the original A&B Burgers in Beverly is at https://www.anbburgers.com/

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Fuddruckers in Saugus Is Closing

One of two locations of a burger chain that was once headquartered in the local area is going to be shutting down.

According to a press release, Fuddruckers in Saugus is closing its doors around the end of the year, with franchise owner Adrienne LeBlanc saying that "This is not the outcome we had hoped for because we want to keep the restaurant open. Despite multiple attempts to negotiate a fair lease, however, we simply couldn't come to an agreement with our landlord, and we were forced to make this very difficult decision." The Reading location of Fuddruckers will remain open, with that outlet continuing to book fundraisers and offer catering as well.

Fuddruckers is headquartered in Texas, but it once had its headquarters in Beverly and Danvers.

The address for the Saugus location of Fuddruckers is 900 Broadway (Route 1), Saugus, MA, 01906. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.fuddruckers.com/

[January 19, 2024 update: According to its social media, Fuddruckers in Saugus is now closed.]

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Tasty Burger Has Apparently Closed Its North Station Location

It looks like a local group of burger spots has shut down one of its locations.

According to multiple sources, Tasty Burger at North Station in Boston is no longer in business, with a check within the Tasty Burger website seeming to confirm this, as it is no longer shown within the locations page. With the apparent closing of this outlet which was located within the Avalon North Station luxury apartment tower, four Tasty Burgers remain, including in the Fenway, the Back Bay, and Cambridge's Harvard Square and Central Square.

The website for Tasty Burger is at https://www.tastyburger.com/

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Shake Shack Plans to Open in Wellesley Square

A growing chain of burger spots may be opening a new location in the western suburbs of Boston.

According to an article from The Swellesley Report, Shake Shack is looking to open in Wellesley Square, moving into the former GAP space on Central Street. The post mentions that the chain--which got its start in New York City--had been looking at the space last fall, though it wasn't known at the time if it would actually happen, but now they are submitting their plans to the town.

Shake Shack currently has 13 locations in Eastern Massachusetts, with the closest outlets to Wellesley being in Chestnut Hill and Dedham.

The address for the upcoming location of Shake Shack in Wellesley Square is 74 Central Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482. The website for the chain can be found at https://theswellesleyreport.com/

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Gordon Ramsay Burger Opens in Boston on July 5

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a celebrity chef would be bringing another one of his concepts to Boston, and now we have learned that it is just about ready to open.

According to a press release, Gordon Ramsay Burger is planning to open on July 5 within the Canopy by Hilton boutique hotel just off the Greenway by Faneuil Hall and Haymarket Square. The new spot will offer such options as burgers, wings, fries, onion rings, milkshakes, and local beers, with the space including a roof deck on the second level.

Ramsay also has another restaurant in the city--Ramsay's Kitchen within the Mandarin Oriental hotel in the Back Bay, which opened early last year.

The address for Gordon Ramsay Burger in Boston is 111 North Street, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for all of Ramsay's restaurants can be found at https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/

[Earlier Article]
Gordon Ramsay Burger to Open in Boston

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PLNT Burger Plans to Open in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A vegan burger chain is planning to open its third Boston-area outlet, and this will be its only standalone spot in the region.

According to an article in the Brookline News, PLNT Burger is going to be opening in Brookline, moving into a space on Harvard Street in the Coolidge Corner area. The 35-seat eatery will be a fast-casual place that offers burgers, fries, and shakes that are 100% plant-based, and it will join locations inside Whole Foods in Boston's South End and Dedham's Legacy Place along with a handful of others along the East Coast--including standalone outlets in New York.

No opening date for the new location of PLNT Burger has been given as of yet; as soon we hear of a possible opening date, we will post an update here.

The address for the upcoming PLNT Burger in Coolidge Corner is 297 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.plntburger.com/

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