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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Fetch BBQ and Catering in Marshfield Is Closing

A South Shore spot known for its barbecue is in the process of shutting down.

According to a source, Fetch BBQ and Catering in Marshfield has closed the walk-in/takeout part of its business, while its catering operation will shutter next month. A Facebook post from the Ocean Street spot mentions the following:

Hey y'all! We have some news...Due to some unexpected turns in life, [the weekend of July 13-14] will be our last for walk-ins. However, our catering service remains available for pickups until August 18th! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has made our dream of owning our first business in our hometown a reality.

Fetch BBQ first opened in 2019, offering such options as burnt ends, pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef brisket, and St. Louis style pork ribs.

The address for Fetch BBQ and Catering is 1175 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050. Its website can be found at https://www.marshfieldbbq.com/

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Fairouz in West Roxbury Ends Restaurant Service, Will Focus on Catering

A Lebanese restaurant in a Boston neighborhood is shifting its focus to catering.

Universal Hub has confirmed what a source had told us earlier this month, that Fairouz in West Roxbury is shutting down the restaurant part of the business and will turn into a catering-only operation, with owner Basem Metri saying the following in the article:

As we move forward, I've made the decision to steer Fairouz in a new direction, focusing all of our resources on catering for your upcoming events. I've found immense success in this aspect of our business and developed a deep appreciation for it. We've had the privilege of serving movie sets, Boston's professional sports teams, numerous engagements and weddings, daily corporate lunches and dinners, and so much more. I truly consider our co-workers and customers as part of our extended family.

Fairouz first opened its doors in 2014.

The address for Fairouz is 5268 Washington Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132. Its website can be found at https://www.fairouzboston.com/

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[More restaurant openings/closings from the Boston's Hidden Restaurants site): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

So Sabe Opens in Dorchester

A new spot for Cape Verdean and Portuguese takeout food and catering has come to Dorchester,

According to a tweet from @DorchesterEsq, So Sabe Catering & Treats is now open on Dorchester Avenue, moving into a space on the corner of Sudan Street in the Savin Hill neighborhood. The website for the business shows such items as chorizo and cheese bread rolls, a Cuban sandwich, vegetable soup, coxinha, patties filled with creamed cod, meat croquettes, chicken empanadas, mango mousse, nutella churros, macadamia cookies, and more.

The address for So Sabe is 996 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125. Its website can be found at https://sosabecatering.com/

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Chef Mike's in Needham Is Rebranding, Focusing on Catering; Future of Restaurant Unknown

An Italian restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston is gone--at least for now--as the business is undergoing a rebranding.

A Facebook post from owner Mike Fucci indicates that with his current focus being on catering due to Covid (which Fucci says "decimated" his business), he will rebrand Chef Mike's, saying that "the name...is going to disappear" and that "we don't know what's happening with the restaurant; I may reopen the restaurant at some point but right now as it stands, catering seems like the smartest thing for me." Chef Mike's--which is currently called Chef Mike's Catering--first opened in August of 2019 on Highland Avenue, approximately a half year before the pandemic took hold.

The address for the Chef Mike's space is 73 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494. The current website for Chef Mike's Catering can be found at https://www.eatatchefmikes.com/

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Dock Square Cafe in Boston's Financial District Has Closed

Another breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Boston that catered to office workers has shut down.

According to a tweet from @kenjimallon, Dock Square Cafe on State Street in the city's Financial District is no longer in business, with a photo of a sign out front saying that it permanently closed on October 15 "due to circumstances beyond our control." The note refers customers to Boston News Cafe and Catering, which is an affiliated spot across the street and which also has another location on Arch Street.

Dock Square Cafe had been open for approximately 14 years, serving soups, salads, sandwiches, and rice bowls while also offering catering to nearby businesses.

The address for the now-closed Dock Square Cafe was 60 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for Boston News Cafe and Catering can be found at https://bostonnewscafe.com/

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

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Cafe Sorelli in Woburn Is Closing

A suburban dining spot that has been popular with office workers over the years is shutting down.

According to a source, Cafe Sorelli in Woburn is getting ready to close permanently, with a Facebook post from the New Boston Street eatery saying the following:

Due to financial difficulties caused by the pandemic and despite our best efforts, it is with great sadness that we are writing to tell you that Cafe Sorelli will be closing its doors forever. Our small family owned and operated business will open for the last time on Friday, January 29, 2021. Our family has been proud to call Woburn our home for generations. We want to thank each and every one of our loyal customers, our friends and our family who have supported us over the last 17 years.

Cafe Sorelli, which is located in an industrial/commercial section of Woburn north of Route 128, offers breakfast and lunch items, including pancakes, waffles, omelets, soups, salads, pizza, panini, wraps, and more. In addition to its cafe, the business has also been known for its catering operation.

The address for Cafe Sorelli is 130 New Boston Street #105, Woburn, MA, 01801. Its website can be found at https://www.cafesorelli.com/

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

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Friday, May 15, 2020

Catering by Andrew in Brookline Starts Offering Restaurant-Style Takeout to the Public

A Kosher caterer in Brookline has basically pivoted into the restaurant business for now as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

According to an email, Catering by Andrew on Harvard Street has started to offer lunch and dinner takeout, with the new offshoot of the business--which is called CBA2U--offering salads, burgers, fries, onion rings, and sandwiches such as a schnitzel sandwich and a brisket sandwich. In addition, Catering By Andrew continues to have its Friday shabbat takeout as well, and it also offers pantry items for sale including fresh fish, flour, and yeast.

The address for Catering by Andrew is 402 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. Its website is at http://www.cateringbyandrew.com/ while a PDF link to its takeout menu can be found at http://www.cateringbyandrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CBA-2U-Menu-.pdf

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, December 09, 2019

Flame Cafe in Downtown Boston Has Closed Its Retail Location; Business to Focus on Catering Via Arsenal Catering Group Brand

A downtown Boston eatery that focused on Greek and Armenian food has closed, as its focus now turns to catering.

A Twitter post from @oysterbrine from last week indicated that Flame Cafe has closed its retail location on Oliver Street in the city's Financial District, with a message sent from the business telling us today that the dining spot has indeed closed permanently. We have also been told that the catering part of the business is running under the Arsenal Catering Group brand, offering Greek and Armenian food along with sandwiches.

Flame Cafe first opened in the Financial District in the fall of 2013.

The address for the now-closed Flame Cafe was 2 Oliver Street, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for Arsenal Catering Group can be found at https://arsenalcatering.com/

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Morrell's BBQ in Stoughton Has Closed; Business to Focus on Catering and Food Truck

A suburban barbecue restaurant has shut down, though the business will live on for various events.

According to a source, Morrell's BBQ in Stoughton is now closed, with the Facebook page for the place confirming this, saying it will be offering catering and its food truck for corporate and private events--and that another restaurant will apparently be moving into its space. The Washington Street dining spot first opened in the early part of 2017, serving such items as ribs, brisket, pulled pork, fried chicken, and more; the restaurant had taken over the space where LaStoria Italian Bar & Grill had once been.

Morrell's had originally been set up as a food truck before opening its brick-and-mortar space.

The address for this now-closed restaurant in Stoughton was: Morrell's BBQ, 577 Washington Street (Route 138), Stoughton, MA, 02072.

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Friday, November 22, 2019

Big Pig BBQ Opens in Peabody

A catering company has opened a brand new restaurant on the North Shore.

According to a tweet from @CappyinBoston, Big Pig BBQ is now open in Peabody, with a Facebook post from the place showing that the Route 1 eatery is indeed up and running, offering such items as pulled pork, brisket, ribs, BBQ chicken, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, baked beans, and more. The business, which started out in 2008, has been a caterer for weddings, parties, corporate events, and more, and based on its website and social media, it looks like the catering will continue.

As reported earlier here, Big Pig BBQ had been looking to open a restaurant, market, deli, and catering space in Chelsea, but those plans apparently fell through.

The address for Big Pig BBQ is 108 Newbury Street (Route 1), Peabody, MA, 01960. Its website can be found at https://www.bigpigbarbecue.com/

[Earlier Article]
Big Pig BBQ Plans to Open Restaurant and Market in Chelsea

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, July 22, 2019

Queen Anne's Restaurant & Catering in Canton Has Closed

A decades-old breakfast and lunch spot in the southern suburbs of Boston that also had a catering operation has shut down, as its owners have moved out of the country.

According to a source, Queen Anne's Restaurant & Catering in Canton has closed, with a "for rent" sign now out front, and a post from the Facebook page of the business (which is apparently going to be taken down soon) indicates that the Turnpike Street restaurant shuttered last month and that the family behind the spot is moving to Poland. Queen Anne's first opened back in 1960, according to an old Canton Citizen article.

The address for this now-closed dining spot and catering operation was: Queen Anne's Restaurant & Catering, 930 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA, 02021.

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, June 03, 2019

Casa Razdora to Open in Former Crumbs Space in Boston's Financial District

It looks like an Italian restaurant in downtown Boston that was once featured on a popular food show is opening a new location in the heart of the city, and this one could have a slightly different focus.

According to a Twitter post from @thompspicks, Casa Razdora is planning to open on Federal Street, with another source (Geoff Wong) sending a photo that shows a sign out front for the eatery. The sign mentions that the new location will offer takeout and catering, though it is not yet known if it will also have seating like that of the original location on Water Street or if it will strictly be takeout. The original Casa Razdora gained national recognition in 2014 when Guy Fieri visited the place for "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," which showed approximately two years after the place first opened in the former Sam & Anne's Deli space.

The upcoming location of Casa Razdora on Federal Street had once been home to Crumbs, a chain of cupcake shops that closed all of its stores in 2014 only to reopen some outlets--including the Boston shop--before closing for good in 2017.

The address for the new location of Casa Razdora is 176 Federal Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for the Water Street location can be found at http://www.casarazdora.com/

[August 15 update: A licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website indicates that the new location of Casa Razdora could be one step closer to opening by next week, as a hearing is expected to take place on its application for a common victualler license on Wednesday, August 21.]

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, May 09, 2019

Uncommon Feasts Cafe Opens within Lydia Pinkham Building in Lynn

A new dining spot has come to the North Shore, and it resides in an historic structure that dates back to the 1800s.

According to a source (Florence Strecker), Uncommon Feasts Cafe is now open inside the Lydia Pinkham Building, a structure that was built in 1886 and has space for artists and craftspeople along with light industrial use, according to the lydia-pinkham.com site. The cafe offers breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinners to go, with an ever-changing menu that includes food items made using local fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products.

Uncommon Feasts Cafe is actually an offshoot of a catering company by the same name.

The address for this new dining spot in Lynn is: Uncommon Feasts Cafe, 271 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA, 01904. The website for the cafe and catering company can be found at https://www.uncommonfeasts.com/

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

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Bailey & Sage in Cambridge's Kendall Square Has Closed; Catering Operation Will Continue

by Marc Hurwitz

A trio of Boston-area cafes is now down to just a pair, as its Cambridge location has closed--though its catering business will remain in place

According to a Facebook post, Bailey & Sage in Kendall Square shut down its cafe yesterday, saying that the closure is "in cooperation with the new development taking place" at the site while mentioning that "our Cambridge catering operations will remain open." It looks like their two cafe locations in downtown Boston (on Federal Street and State Street) will remain in operation.

Bailey & Sage first opened at 5 Cambridge Center in Kendall Square in August of 2014, serving salads, sandwiches, quinoa bowls, and more. The website for the remaining two locations can be found at http://baileyandsage.com/

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, September 28, 2017

CLC Cafe Opens in Former Kitchen on Common Space in Belmont

An award-winning caterer has opened a new restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston, and it will take over the space where an upscale dining spot had been.

According to an article in the Belmont Citizen-Herald, Rob Pelletier has soft-opened CLC Cafe in Belmont's Cushing Square, with the eatery moving into the former Kitchen on Common space on Common Street. The post says that Pelletier's roommate Michael Gattis will be overseeing the cafe itself (which has a seasonal patio in addition to indoor seating) while Pelletier will continue to manage CLC Catered Events, which was established more than 25 years ago and mentions on its website that Pelletier is a "multiple award-winning caterer." It looks like CLC Cafe will offer an eclectic and always-changing mix of menu items, including takeout options for people on the go. While soft-opened for now, expect a grand opening for the place sometime this fall.

Kitchen on Common closed approximately a year ago after being in business for just under 10 years; the restaurant was a casual, family-friendly spot that featured mostly New American fare.

The address for this new restaurant in Belmont is: CLC Cafe, 442 Common St, Belmont, MA, 02478. The website for CLC Catered Events can be found at http://www.clccateredevents.com/ while the Facebook page for the cafe is at https://www.facebook.com/clccafe/

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, August 02, 2017

Sebastians in Boston's Seaport District Has Closed

A local group of cafes and caterers that once had a number of locations in the Boston area is now down to just two, as its shop by the city's waterfront area has shut down.

According to a source, Sebastians on Seaport Boulevard in the Seaport District is no longer in business, with a check on the company's website seeming to confirm this, as it no longer shows that location. With the closing of this shop, only two locations of Sebastians now remain, including one on Summer Street in the Financial District and another in Cambridge's Kendall Square.

Sebastians, which first started out in 1993 as a catering operation, has shut down a few outlets over the past several years, including on Devonshire Place and High Street in the Financial District and Mass. Ave. near Symphony Hall.

The address for this now-closed cafe in the Financial District was: Sebastians, 157 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA,02210. The website for Sebastians can be found at http://www.sebastians.com/

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Twelve Sandwiches from Boston-Area Dining Spots]

Wednesday, January 04, 2017

Laurie's 9:09 Restaurant in Wakefield Has Closed; Catering Operation to Continue

A restaurant and caterer in the northern suburbs of Boston has closed the restaurant end of the business, and it is now going to be focusing exclusively on catering.

According to a note on constantcontact.com, Laurie's 9:09 restaurant shut down for good on New Year's Eve, and the business is now getting ready to move from its old home on Tuttle Street to a new space on New Salem Street where it will operate a catering facility. An earlier Facebook post from the place indicated that owner Laurie Rizzo had major foot surgery in July of 2016, and with the recovery being slower than expected, the decision was made to make the shift from restaurant operation to catering.

Laurie's 9:09, which first opened in the fall of 2012, was an upscale neighborhood spot that focused on steak, seafood, and a mix of New American and traditional American fare.

The address for Laurie's 9:09 restaurant was 33 Tuttle Street, while the new address for the catering operation is 93 New Salem Street.

Thanks to The Passionate Foodie for initially bringing this to our attention.

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Big Pig BBQ Plans to Open Restaurant and Market in Chelsea

A catering company on the North Shore that focuses on barbecue is looking to open a restaurant, market, and deli, with the catering business also being in the space as well.

The Chelsea Record is reporting that Big Pig BBQ plans to move into a space on Eastern Avenue in Chelsea that would include a restaurant, a retail store, a commercial kitchen, and office space, with most of the business coming from the catering operation. Eater Boston says that the company--which is currently based in Peabody--first started out in 2008 and has been a caterer for weddings, parties, and corporate events, offering such items as pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs, chicken, sirloin, burgers, hot dogs, corn bread, macaroni and cheese, and more.

The address for this proposed barbecue spot is 300 Eastern Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150. The website for the business can be found at http://www.bigpigbarbecue.com/

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, January 07, 2016

Comella's to Open in Bedford Marketplace

A local group of Italian eateries and caterers is opening yet another new shop, and this one will be going into a renovated shopping center that was vacated by another Italian dining spot last year.

According to a post with the Bedford-Business blog, Comella's is planning to open within the Bedford Marketplace this spring, and unlike their other shops that tend to focus on takeout, this location will have a full-service dining area and a bar (along with another section for counter service and takeout), with seating for nearly 100. This is the second new location of Comella's to be announced of late, as another one is coming to the former Salsa's space in Hingham as well. (Currently, locations of Comella's can be found in Arlington, Belmont, Chestnut Hill, Concord, Marblehead, Melrose, Natick, Needham, Wellesley, West Newton, West Roxbury, and Westwood.)

In the summer of 2015, we reported that Cafe Luigi had temporarily closed in the shopping center in anticipation of a move to a new building there, but the plans apparently fell through in the fall and now Luigi's is planning to move to a new home (it has not yet announced where the new location will be). The restaurant had been in the shopping center for nearly 30 years.

The website for Comella's can be found at http://www.comellasrestaurants.com/

[Earlier Articles]
Comella's to Open in Former Salsa's Space in Hingham
Cafe Luigi Will Not Reopen in Bedford Marketplace; Looking for New Home
Cafe Luigi in Bedford Has Closed; Will Reopen in New Building

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Twelve Pasta Dishes from Restaurants in the Boston Area and Beyond]

Wednesday, April 08, 2015

Sebastians on High Street in Boston's Financial District Has Closed

A small local group of cafes and caterers has just gotten a bit smaller, as it has closed one of its locations in the heart of downtown Boston.

According to a couple of sources (including Cappy in Boston), Sebastians on High Street in the city's Financial District is no longer in operation, with a note on the Sebastians' website confirming this--and referring customers to their Summer Street location. It is not known exactly when the shop shut down, though based on information from one source, it looks like it may have closed over the past weekend or late last week.

Sebastians, which first started out in 1993 as a catering operation, currently has three cafes in the Boston area, including the aforementioned shop on Summer Street and locations in Boston's Seaport District and Cambridge's Kendall Square.

The address for this now-closed cafe in the Financial District was: Sebastians, 126 High Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for Sebastians can be found at http://www.sebastians.com/

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]