The Sugar Factory to Open in Faneuil Hall in the Former Anthem Kitchen & Bar Space

A group of restaurants known in part for their desserts may be coming to downtown Boston, and it would replace a dining and drinking spot that closed a couple of years ago.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, The Sugar Factory is looking to open at Faneuil Hall, taking over the space where Anthem Kitchen & Bar had been. The notice mentions that the proposed spot would be on two floors and would also include a covered and an uncovered patio. 

Based on the other locations, the Boston outlet of The Sugar Factory will likely offer a mix of classic American and New American fare, milkshakes, an extensive list of cocktails, and desserts such as cheesecake, ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, and cookie skillets.

The address for the upcoming Sugar Factory is 100 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for the company is at https://sugarfactory.com/

[July 26 update: According to a press release, The Sugar Factory plans to open at Faneuil Hall on September 1.]

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Little Bake Is Opening in Cambridge's Porter Square

It looks like a brand new eatery is getting ready to open in the Porter Square section of Cambridge.

According to a poster within the Davis Square Facebook group page, Little Bake is planning to open on Saturday, July 17 on Mass. Ave. in the same building as Yume Wo Katare. A photo taken of the storefront indicates that the new spot will offer desserts, bubble tea, and coffee, though no other information on the place has been given online as of yet, including a detailed menu.

The address for Little Bake in Porter Square is 1925B Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140.

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

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Zuzu's Petals Is Opening in the Former Tapiocarias/City Girl Cafe Space in Cambridge's Inman Square

A new dining and drinking spot is on its way to Cambridge, taking over the space where a Brazilian restaurant and an Italian comfort food spot had both been.

According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Zuzu's Petals is planning to open in Inman Square in the Hampshire Street space that had briefly been home to Tapiocarias House of Flavors, and before that, City Girl Cafe. Jeremy tells us that this will be a "natural wine bar + dessert concept" that could be opening in approximately six weeks, while an earlier Cambridge Day article mentions that it will have seating for 19.

The people behind Zuzu's Petals are Alexandra Whisnant of Gâté Comme Des Filles, a chocolate shop at Somerville's Bow Market, and Robert MacLean, Jr. of Picnic & Pantry, a food market that also resides at Bow Market.

The address for Zuzu's Petals is 204 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its website can be found at https://www.zuzuspetalscambridge.com/

[July 29 update: According to an article from Eater Boston, Zuzu's Petals is now open, though it is only open Friday and Saturday evenings for the next few weeks, while the post also mentions that the spot is a cellphone-free zone; in the article, MacLean says, "We don't like cellphones....We think they're ruining culture." (MacLean and Whisnant have both ditched their cellphones.)]

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

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Sala By Fratelli's Is Opening in Quincy

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like a trio of pastry shops will soon be joined by a brand new dessert bar.

According to an article in The Quincy Sun, Sala By Fratelli's is planning to open in Quincy, moving into a space on the Southern Artery that had been home to a tanning salon. The post indicates that John Milone, who operates Fratelli's Pastry Shop on nearby Broad Street, is behind the place, which will have seating for 60 and will offer a variety of desserts and drinks, including wine, cordials, coffee, and espresso.

Fratelli's Pastry Shop can also be found in Weymouth, and there is a new location in Taunton as well.

The address for this upcoming dessert bar in Quincy is: Sala By Fratelli's, 470 Southern Artery, Quincy, MA, 02169. The website for the three Fratelli's Pastry Shop locations is at http://www.fratellispastry.com/home/index.asp

[June 27 update: A press release sent today indicates that Sala By Fratelli's opens Friday at 5:00 PM and that in addition to Italian pastries, wine, cordials, coffee, and espresso, the dessert bar will also offer beer and cocktails. (The place will be open evenings only from Thursday through Sunday.)]

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Ten Items from Bakeries and Pastry Shops in the Boston Area and Beyond]

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Boston Cream Pie Company Opens at the Longwood Galleria in Boston

A collection of shops and eateries in Boston's Longwood medical area is now home to a new spot, and this one focuses on a local favorite.

Eater Boston is reporting that Boston Cream Pie Company has opened a kiosk at the food court within the Longwood Galleria on Brookline Avenue, with the place offering traditional Boston cream pies (sponge cake filled with cream and covered with chocolate) along with other takes on the treat, including pies topped with white chocolate, heath bars, sprinkles, Oreo cookies, and more. An earlier Facebook post mentions that the business--which was established in 2014--had holiday locations at the Hanover Mall and at the Arsenal Project in Watertown, but those shut down late last month. (It also has a vending tricycle on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston during the warmer months.)

The Longwood Galleria's food court is home to such dining spots as Beantown Burrito, Bourbon Street Cafe, Dragon Bowl, and Sakura Japan.

The website for Boston Cream Pie Company can be found at http://eatbcpc.com/

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Ten Great Desserts from Boston-Area Spots]

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Treat Cupcake Bar in Needham to Introduce New Concept Called The Dessert Workshop

A cupcake shop in Needham is taking over the space next door and will debut a new interactive concept for dessert lovers.

Eater Boston is reporting that Treat Cupcake Bar on Highland Avenue is expanding into the former Swizzles space with the plan being to open The Dessert Workshop there. The Facebook page for the upcoming spot says that customers will be able to create an array of dessert items, including cupcakes, pies, parfaits, and sundaes using equipment supplied by the place, with another option being to choose from pre-made treats from them. It looks like The Dessert Workshop will open sometime this fall, though no specific date has been given as of yet.

Treat Cupcake Bar also has a location at The Street Chestnut Hill, with that shop opening in April of 2013.

The address for the upcoming Dessert Workshop is 1450 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dessert-Workshop/345218965630579

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Sweet Kingdom Dessert Shop to Open in Allston

It looks like a new dessert shop is coming to Allston, and it will apparently focus on healthy items.

Universal Hub is reporting that Sweet Kingdom is planning to open on Harvard Avenue in the space where Unique Food had been, with the store getting approval by the City of Boston to be open until 2:00 AM. The article mentions that the new shop will offer only healthy desserts that are made using organic fruits and "light sugar," with the late hours designed to attract folks who are leaving the various bars found nearby.

It is not known exactly when Sweet Kingdom will open; as soon as we hear of an opening date, we will post an update here.

The address for this upcoming dessert shop in Allston is: Sweet Kingdom, 145 Harvard Avenue, Boston, MA, 02134.

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A Sweeter Life (A Dessert Fundraiser) Returns to Haley House Bakery Cafe in Roxbury, November 3, 2013

A dessert event is returning to a non-profit restaurant in Roxbury's Dudley Square this weekend, and once again, several area chefs will be participating.

According to the restaurant's website, A Sweeter Life: A Dessert Fundraiser is going to take place at the Haley House Bakery Cafe on Dade Street on Sunday, November 3 starting at 3:00 PM. Included will be dessert tastings from local chefs such as Joanne Chang (Flour Bakery), Maura Kilpatrick (Sofra), Kristina Lawson (Tatte), Amanda Masson (Davio's), Christina Mercado (Finale), Lee Napoli (Chocolee Chocolate and Bread + Butter), and the Haley House folks.

Tickets to A Sweeter Life cost $45 each ($100 for early admission at 2:00 PM, which includes a pre-reception with the chefs), with proceeds helping support Haley House's Transitional Employment Program. For more information, please go to the link below:

http://haleyhouse.org/ASweeterLife

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Food and Wine Magazine Picks Monica Glass (Clio, Uni) as One of the Best New Pastry Chefs of 2013

A popular magazine has come out with its picks for best new pastry chefs of 2013, and a Boston chef has made the list.

According to their website, Food & Wine Magazine has picked Monica Glass of Clio and Uni Sashimi Bar as one of five best new pastry chefs, saying that her "French-inflected desserts are exquisitely balanced," with each plate containing "several components that show just the right amount of restraint." The list also includes one other pastry chef in the Northeast--Bob Truitt of Ai Fiori, an Italian eatery in Manhattan.

Monica Glass grew up in the Philadelphia area, working in both Philly and New York before coming to Boston. According to a post on StarChefs.com, one of the dining spots she worked at in New York was Le Bernardin, which is owned by Eric Ripert and is considered one of the best restaurants in the country.

Clio and Uni are both located within the Eliot Hotel at 370 Commonwealth Avenue in the Back Bay. The website for the hotel (with links to the restaurants) can be found at http://www.eliothotel.com/

To see the complete list from Food & Wine Magazine, please go to the following link:

Best New Pastry Chefs 2013

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