Momma's in North Cambridge Expands, Opening a New Location at The Charles River Speedway in Brighton

A local food shop that is known in part for its maple creemees has expanded to a second location.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Momma's  in North Cambridge has been joined by a new location at the Charles River Speedway on Western Avenue in Brighton, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

We've been working quietly on something special + something small, but a big deal in our little world. We opened our door at the Charles River Speedway [Wednesday] for the first time. We served cones to so many sweeties + saw a lot of familiar faces + talked to so many nice new to us people!....Momma’s here at the Speedway has a BIG soft-serve machine to hopefully pump out the cones! We have lots of non-alc bevvies for sitting on the patio + snacks too, like cheese, maple kettle korn, crackers, shortbreads + heirloom tomatoes (for the summer). We even have paring knives + we hope you’ll make a picnic!

The original Momma's debuted on Massachusetts in North Cambridge in 2023, with the owner being behind the now-closed Schmetterling Wine Shop in Middlebury, VT. The website for Momma's can be found at https://www.mommasgrocery.com/

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Steel & Rye Team to Open Two Pence Market in Milton Village

A brand new food shop is on its way to a space just south of Boston, and it will have an ownership connection to a popular restaurant nearby.

According to a Facebook post, Two Pence Market is going to be open in Milton, with an earlier Milton Times article stating that it will move into the historic building on Eliot Street in Milton Village where Bank of Boston had once been. The Facebook post and the article indicate that the people behind Steel & Rye will be running the market, which will offer specialty foods and ready-to-eat items along with ice cream and coffee, and it plans to have patio seating as well, while the kitchen will be "rooted in seasonality, local farms, and thoughtful cooking."

Steel & Rye, which is located a few blocks up Eliot Street, is known in part for its New American fare, pizza, freshly-made bread, and cocktails.

The address for the upcoming Two Pence Market is 2 Eliot Street, Milton, MA, 02186.

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Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli in Newton Is Closing

An Italian food shop in the western suburbs is shutting down after only a relatively short time in business.

According to a source, Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli in Newton is closing, with an Instagram post from the Beacon Street spot saying the following:

It is with truly heavy hearts that we share the news that Scafidi Bros will be permanently closing this month due to financial challenges outside of our control. This has been an incredibly painful decision, and one we did not make lightly.

Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli first opened last spring, offering a variety of subs, wraps, and panini, as well as soups, salads, sides, and desserts.

The address for Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli is 1134 Beacon Street, Newton, MA, 02461. Its website can be found at https://www.scafidimarketdeli.com/

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Sparrell's Roadside Kitchen Opens Above Cheever Tavern in Norwell Center

A new takeout spot has opened in the southern suburbs of Boston, and it sits above an upscale tavern with an ownership connection.

According to its Instagram page, Sparrell's Roadside Kitchen is now up and running in Norwell Center, and a source tells us that it has been opened by the team behind Cheever Tavern which is underneath the store. The new shop (which appears to be going through a soft opening) is offers such to-go items as gourmet pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and sushi.

Cheever Tavern first opened in 2020, focusing on classic American and New American fare along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for Sparrell's Roadside Kitchen is 690 Main Street, Norwell, MA, 02061. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sparrellsnorwell

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Wyatt's Market in Byfield Is Closed Until Further Notice

A food shop north of Boston that is under the same ownership as a popular BBQ spot next door has shuttered, and its exact status is currently unknown.

According to a Facebook post, Wyatt's Market in Byfield is closed, with the post--which comes from the Rusty Can--saying "@wyatts_market will closing until further notice. Starting today. September 9th." No reason was given for the closure, nor is it known if/when the market could reopen; as soon as we find out any additional information, we will post an update here.

Wyatt's Market is owned by the same person who runs the Rusty Can, with the shop having such options as pizza, hot sauces, sandwiches, beer, and ice cream, while the restaurant is known for its brisket, pulled pork, ribs, wings, macaroni and cheese, and more.

The address for Wyatt's Market is 6 Fruit Street, Byfield MA, 01922. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/wyatts_market/

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Nouvelle Maison Opens in Winchester

Late last year, it was reported that a new French fine foods shop was on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Nouvelle Maison is now open in Winchester, moving into the space on Church Street in the center of town that had previously been home to La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe. The new place is a 16-seat bakery-cafe that offers meats and cheeses, baked goods and pastries, baguette sandwiches, coffee, and more, along with French wines, artisanal spirits,  botanicals, and bitters.

The address for Nouvelle Maison is 30 Church Street, Winchester, MA, 01890. Its website can be found at https://www.nouvellemaison.com/

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Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market Is Opening in Westford

A pair of food shops west of Boston that focus on locally-sourced products will be opening a third location, with this one being northwest of the city.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (via a Facebook post from the business), Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market is planning to open in Westford, moving into the former Papa Gino's space in Westford Valley Marketplace near where Route 110 intersects Carlisle Road and Boston Road. Once it opens, the new store will join others in Stow and Southborough, and expect it to sell groceries, prepared foods using local ingredients, coffee, and more. (The shops are also known in part for their fried chicken.)

The address for the new location of Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market in Westford is 160 Littleton Road (Route 110), Westford, MA, 01886. The website for the business can be found at https://www.nansmarket.com/

[January 9, 2025 update: According to a Facebook post from the place, Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market is now open in Westford.]

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Neighborhood Variety Opens in Quincy

A new food shop is has come to Quincy, and it features Irish products.

According to posts within the Everything Braintree Facebook group page and a check on the place, Neighborhood Variety is now open in the Quincy Point section of the city, moving into a space on E Howard Street across from the old shipyard. The post indicates that the store sells such items as soda bread, rashers, Tayto crisps, Kerrygold butter, baked beans, McDonnells curry sauce, and KP Hula Hoops, along with beer and wine.

The address for Neighborhood Variety is 132 E Howard Street, Quincy, MA, 02169.

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Nouvelle Maison Plans to Open in the Former La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe Space in Winchester

A new French fine foods shop that will also sell bottles of wine and liquor is being planned for the northern suburbs of Boston, and it would replace a longtime bakery-cafe that closed a few months ago.

According to a couple of sources, including @Foodyguy1 who posted a tweet about it, Nouvelle Maison is hoping to open in Winchester, moving into the former La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe space on Church Street in the center of town. We have been told that owners Celine and Tom Kimberly have plans to make the place a bakery-cafe that offers such items as cheese, meat, bread, croissants, and more, and it will also have a section with bottles of alcohol, though alcohol will not be served within the place (the Winchester News says it will have seating for approximately 12 but will not be set up as a sitdown restaurant). It appears that if all goes well, Nouvelle Maison could be opening next summer or fall.

 La Patisserie had been in business for almost 20 years before shutting down over the summer.

The address for the upcoming Nouvelle Maison is 30 Church Street, Winchester, MA, 01890.

[November 5, 2024 update: According to a press release, Nouvelle Maison is now open.]

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La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe in Winchester Has Closed

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Harry's Cheese and Cold Cuts in Downtown Boston Is Closing

An old-school food shop in the heart of Boston that is known for its cheeses, cold cuts, olives, breads, and specialty items is getting ready to shut down.

According to a Threads post from @fortpointer, Harry's Cheese and Cold Cuts on Blackstone Street by Haymarket Square is closing its doors, as the owner is planning to retire, while a Facebook post from the business says that its last day is slated to be December 23. The shop, which has been in business for more than 40 years, offers a wide variety of imported and domestic cheese along with Italian cold cuts, and offers samples of the cheeses for customers to try.

The address for Harry's Cheese and Cold Cuts is 98 Blackstone Street, Boston, MA, 02109.

[December 18 update: A couple of Facebook posts from the place indicate that Harry's Cheese and Cold Cuts is now closed, having shut down earlier than previously thought due to low inventory.]

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Painted Plover Provisions Plans to Open in East Boston

It looks like a new food shop may be on its way to East Boston.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Painted Plover Provisions is planning to open on Liverpool Street near Central Square, with the proposed spot offering salads, gelato, fresh sodas and seltzers, and handmade gifts and regional items. The post mentions that owner Holly Mulone is looking to have about 20 seats in the shop as well, and that she hopes that it becomes a "community meeting space."

The address for the proposed Painted Plover Provisions is 152-154 Liverpool Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. The website for the business is at https://paintedplover.square.site/

[January 18, 2024 update: An Instagram post from Holly Mulone indicates that plans for Painted Plover Provisions to open on Liverpool Street have fallen through due to issues with the building, so for now, the business is online only while Mulone figures out what might be next for the company.]

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Schubert Provisions Opens in Braintree Square

A new specialty grocery store has come to the South Shore.

According to a source, Schubert Provisions is now open in Braintree, moving into the space on Washington Street in Braintree Square where Bella Sei had been, just south of the Storrs Avenue/Elm Street intersection. The new shop focuses on plant-based, locally-sourced foods, offering fresh produce, frozen and refrigerated food items, and bulk foods, and it looks like the place will also be selling beer and wine at some point as well.

The address for Schubert Provisions in Braintree Square is 353 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184.

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The Dirty Italian Gourmet Food Shop Opens in South Boston

An Italian food shop is getting ready to open in South Boston.

According to an article from Caught in Southie, The Dirty Italian opened on Old Colony Avenue July 22, with the place offering hot and cold sandwiches including chicken parmigiana, meatballs, eggplant, roast beef, sausage, ham, turkey, and "Talya's Dirty Italian" which has mortadella, hot capicola, hot soppressata, peppered ham, asiago cheese, hot mix, lettuce, tomato, oil, and vinegar. The post mentions that owner Talya Pessolano also offers catering, including meat and cheese boards.

The address for The Dirty Italian is 144 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its website is at https://thedirtyitalian.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/talyasdirtyitalian/

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Fresh Boston Is Opening in South Boston

The people behind an upscale deli and specialty food shop on Nantucket are bringing a second location to South Boston.

According to its website, Fresh Nantucket will soon be joined by Fresh Boston, which will be located on Old Colony Avenue near where it meets Dorchester Street. The site for the South Boston location gives a bit of information on the upcoming outlet, saying the following:

It starts with the upscale deli that features sandwiches, salads and smoothies. But that's not all… we also feature liquor, fine wine and beer for purchase with prepared foods and a large cheese and charcuterie spread....Our new space in Boston will also have a full service bar with customizable charcuterie and sandwich boards. Local vendors will do featured wine tastings and pairings....We're bringing the Nantucket Island vibes to the city and adding even a little more juice. See you soon!

Fresh Nantucket first opened its doors in 2008.

The address for Fresh Boston is 232 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its website can be found at http://freshboston.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/freshsouthboston/

[Ed Note: The pending opening of Fresh Boston was first mentioned in a tweet by @In_Your_Court.]

[December 12 update: According to a post from Boston Magazine, Fresh Boston is now open in South Boston.]

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Allium Market in Brookline's Coolidge Corner Is Planning to Close

It looks like a specialty food shop in one of the busiest sections of Brookline may be saying farewell.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, Allium Market in Coolidge Corner is planning to shut down, with an Instagram post from Talia Glass of the Beacon Street shop saying that she is looking for a new owner and/or investors in the hopes that the store could continue on. In the meantime, the plan is for the shop to remain open through August and September, though Glass does say that if she doesn't find the right person(s) to take over the place by the end of September, October 3 will be its last day.

Allium first opened in late 2017, offering cheese, coffee, olive oil, pastries, and more.

The address for Allium Market is 1330 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

[October 5 update: A new Instagram post from the place indicates that Allium Market closed down over the weekend, as they were unable to find a new owner.]

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Super Bien to Open in Allston-Brighton

The people behind a store in Somerville that features South American foods will be opening a wine bar and food shop in a new development in Allston-Brighton.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Melissa Stefanini and Sebastian Galvez of Buenas at Bow Market in Somerville's Union Square are opening Super Bien at the Charles River Speedway marketplace on Western Avenue, with the upcoming place being described by Stefanini as a "grocerybar" that sells South American wines, food items made using products from Buenas (including to-go options), and the products themselves--and the space will be much larger than that of their Bow Market shop, allowing them to have some seating indoors along with outdoor seating in the courtyard of the Charles River Speedway.

Expect to see Super Bien debut later this year when the Speedway opens.

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Main Street Pasta & Wine Plans to Open in Charlestown

A food and wine shop may be on its way to Charlestown, and a couple of people from a landmark restaurant that is now closed appear to be involved.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Main Street Pasta & Wine is looking to open on Main Street, with the address indicating that it would take over the Charlestown Cleaners space on the corner of Main and Henley. The notice mentions that the proposed spot is seeking a Retail Package Store Malt & Wine License and that the shop would apparently include an area where fresh pasta is made. 

The manager listed for Main Street Pasta & Wine is Matthew Delisle, who is an alum of L'Espalier while an OpenCorporates page for the business lists Peter McGough, who also comes from the high-end Back Bay restaurant which closed down at the end of 2018.

The address for the proposed Main Street Pasta & Wine is 40 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

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Eve & Murray's Farm to Home Is Opening in West Acton

A new shop that features cheese, charcuterie, and more is on its way to the northwest suburbs.

A message sent today indicates that Eve & Murray's Farm to Home is going to be opening in West Acton, moving into a space on Massachusetts Avenue within the West Acton Villageworks, a group of independent businesses that includes True West Brewing Company. Owners Dawn (Eve) Aguiar and Tamara (Murray) Deluzio will be setting up a cheese and charcuterie counter at the store, while also offering cold sandwiches, grab-and-go cheese/charcuterie "bento boxes," breads, baked goods, vegan options, and more. (Cheese boards, serving platters, bitters, craft mixers, and barware will also be available.)

If all goes as planned, Eve & Murray's Farm to Home will open sometime in July.

The address for the upcoming Eve & Murray's Farm to Home will be 525 Massachusetts Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720. Its website can be found at https://www.eveandmurrays.com/

[November 9 update: A Facebook post indicates that Eve & Murray's opens today.]

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Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge's Huron Village Is Moving into the Former Fresh Pond Market Space

Back in 2019 it was reported that a neighborhood grocery store in Cambridge that has been around for nearly 100 years was closing and the people behind a nearby specialty food shop were planning to take it over and open a market there. Now we have learned that their shop will actually be moving into that space.

According to a post from Eater Boston, Formaggio Kitchen in Huron Village is planning to move from its current space at 244 Huron Avenue to the former Fresh Pond Market space at 358 Huron Avenue, with the move giving the store twice as much room. Originally, it looked like owners Valerie and Ihsan Gurdal would be opening a market in that space while keeping Formaggio in its home, but as Eater says, "the pandemic hit, and their plans changed."

The website for Formaggio, which also has locations in Kendall Square and Boston's South End along with a fourth outlet in Manhattan's Lower East Side, can be found at https://www.formaggiokitchen.com/

[February 12 update: Cambridge Day mentions that the pending move is actually expected to result in a hybrid Formaggio Kitchen/Fresh Pond Market business of sorts, with the new space including the specialty items found at Formaggio while also carrying the everyday items and staples you would expect to find at a grocery store. In addition, the article does confirm that Formaggio's iconic cheese cave will be reborn in the former Fresh Pond Market space.]

[February 19 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Formaggio's Cambridge store will be closed to customers starting Sunday, February 21, though pickup and delivery will continue, and that the plan is to open in its new location within the former Fresh Pond Market space by March 1.]

[March 1 update: A Twitter post confirms that Formaggio is now open in its new home in Huron Village.]

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Fresh Pond Market in Cambridge's Huron Village Is Being Taken Over by Formaggio Owners

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Allium Market in Brookline Is Opening a New Location at the Innovation and Design Building in Boston

The person behind a specialty foods market in Brookline is opening a new location by the Boston waterfront.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Allium Market is looking to open within the Innovation and Design Building along the waterfront, with the hearing notice indicating that owner Talia Glass plans to set up a kiosk there. The notice also mentions that Glass is seeking a retail package store malt & wine license, and that a proposed closing time for the spot would be 11:00 PM.

The original location of Allium Market opened in Brookline's Coolidge Corner in late 2017, offering such options as cheese, pastries and baked goods, condiments, soups, olive oil, coffee, tea, tinned fish, and more.

The address for the new location of Allium Market at the Innovation and Design Building is 1 Design Center Place, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the Brookline store can be found at https://www.alliummarket.com/

[July 14 update: Caught in Southie mentions that Allium Market is now open at the Innovation and Design Building.]

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