Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dogs in Raynham Has Returned

A seasonal hot dog and sausage stand that closed down last fall after a quarter century in business is back with what appears to be a new owner.

A comment posted in an earlier article here mentions that Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dogs in Raynham "is back for the 26th season. We have the same menu with some new items on the way!" A check on its Facebook page shows an earlier post saying that "someone will be taking over Smokeys...and yes I will train him which means I will be back for a short time, but knowing myself it will be tough to stay away." Last November we reported that the owner of Smokey's was shutting down the cart and considering retiring from the business, though he was also looking to have a new owner possibly taking it over.

Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dogs, which is set up in the Raynham Shopping Plaza (also known as Raynham Crossing) on Route 44, has been around since 1992.

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Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dog/Sausage Stand in Raynham Has Closed

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Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dog/Sausage Stand in Raynham Has Closed

A seasonal hot dog and sausage stand south of Boston has closed after a quarter century in business, though there may still be a ray of hope that it returns.

According to its Facebook page, Smokey's Almost Famous in Raynham shut down on Saturday, with the owner thanking his customers and saying "I don't know the status of my trailer...will someone buy it return as a new Smokey...unknown right now...But remember this there is only one Smokey ---ME Thanks everyone bye." A more recent post hints that the owner will actually be renewing the permit for the place, but he states that it "doesn't mean I'll return...Later this month and the winter will tell me more." Based on earlier posts, it appears that the reason for the trailer shutting down is because the owner has been hoping to retire.

Smokey's Almost Famous, which started out in 1992, offered hot dogs and sausages along with burgers, chicken, and drinks from its cart, which was set up in the Raynham Shopping Plaza (also known as Raynham Crossing) on Route 44, usually from March 1 to November 30 each year.

[December 6 update: A new Facebook post indicates that the trailer that housed the now-closed Smokey's Almost Famous is up for sale, though the owner emphasizes that it is the trailer--and not the business--that is for sale.]

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Sullivan's in South Boston Is Apparently Not Opening a Second Location in Hingham After All

Early last year, we reported that an iconic snack shack in South Boston was planning to open a second location, with this one being at a waterfront space on the South Shore. Now we have learned that this will apparently not be happening after all.

A message sent from Sullivan's at Castle Island indicates that at this point in time, there are no plans to open a new location at the Hingham Bathing Beach near Monument Park just off Route 3A. In January of 2015, it was mentioned that the eatery was possibly going to take over the beach's concession stand and tentatively be open daily from March to November, with the place looking to open sometime this year. As of now, it appears that these plans have fallen through, but if we hear of any further changes, we will post an update here.

Sullivan's first opened in South Boston in 1951 and has been known in part for its hot dogs, hamburgers, lobster rolls, ice cream, and more, along with its spectacular water views. Its website can be found at http://www.sullivanscastleisland.com/

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One of the Kind at the Hong Kong Supermarket in Allston Closes; to Be Replaced by Chilipa

A Chinese food stall at an Asian supermarket in Allston has closed, with another Chinese eatery taking over the space.

According to a poster on the Chowhound site, One of the Kind within the food court at the Hong Kong Supermarket on Commonwealth Avenue is no longer in operation, being replaced by Chilipa. According to its website, the new spot will focus on Mala XiangGuo, or bowls filled with meat, seafood, and veggie options and with varying heat levels from spices. There doesn't appear to be an opening date for Chilipa at this point in time, so keep checking back for updates.

[August 5 update: According to another poster on the Chowhound site, Chilipa is now open.]

One of the Kind first opened at the food court in early 2012, offering a variety of items, including Shandong and Sichuan fare.

The address for the upcoming Chilipa food stall in Allston (as well as the food court and market itself) is 1095 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the eatery can be found at http://www.chilipa.com/

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More from the Rumor Mill: Is The Shake Shack Coming to Chestnut Hill?

Two years ago, it appeared that New York City's Shake Shack may be coming to downtown Boston, but that never materialized. Now, according to one of the members of The Phantom Gourmet, the popular burger stand could be coming to the Boston area after all, with a possible opening a few miles west of the city.

According to Michael Andelman (who teams up with brothers Dave and Dan on the Phantom's Saturday radio show on 96.9 FM - WTKK), The Shake Shack may be looking to open somewhere in Chestnut Hill. Andelman, who mentioned this during the "restaurant news" section of the radio show, did not give a specific source for the news, though he did indicate that it was someone in the real estate industry. We are currently waiting to hear back from the eatery on this possibility; as soon as we find out any new information from then, we will post an update here.

The Shake Shack is a group of food stands that feature such items as burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, shakes, and alcoholic beverages. Locations of the eatery can be found in Madison Square Park, the Theater District, Battery Park City, the Upper East Side, and the Upper West Side in Manhattan, as well as in Brooklyn, Queens, Saratoga Springs, Westport, CT, Washington, DC, and Miami Beach, FL.

The space that The Shake Shack had been looking at in Boston is the former rest room on Boston Common near Tremont Street. (A dining spot called the Earl of Sandwich will be opening in that space.)

The website for The Shake Shack can be found at http://shakeshack.com/

[November 29 update: We just heard back from The Shake Shack, with a spokesperson telling us the following: "...we have openly expressed our intention to bring Shake Shack to compelling sites in great neighborhoods. As such, rumors often circulate about potential openings. We have decided not to comment on any of these rumors until we have something concrete to share." She also went on to say that "at this time we are focusing our efforts on our existing Shacks as well as those scheduled to open in the next year: Brooklyn (mid-December), Philadelphia (mid-2012), Coral Gables (mid-2012) and Long Island (late 2012).]

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