Seoule to Open in North Quincy

A brand new fusion restaurant is on its way to a space just south of Boston.

According to a source, (Sarah Wu), Seoule is planning to open in North Quincy, with photos sent indicating that it will be moving into a space on Billings Road a few storefronts east of Hancock Street. The signs out front show that the upcoming dining spot will feature Korean-French cuisine (though a menu has not been seen as of yet), and it isn't known when it might open, so stay tuned for any updates as they come in.

The address for the upcoming Seoule is 49 Billings Road, Quincy, MA, 02171.

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Ambience Restaurant & Bar Opens in Canton

A brand new restaurant featuring Caribbean fare has debuted in the southern suburbs of Boston.

According to a Bluesky post from @jeremyk.bsky.social, Ambience Restaurant & Bar is now open in Canton, moving into the space on Washington Street that had been home to Takara before it moved to another space nearby. Jeremy mentions that the new eatery focuses on Haitian fusion cuisine while the website for the place shows such items as chicken dumpling soup, fried meatball sandwiches, basil chicken pasta, spaghetti with herring and hot dogs, oxtail with risotto, blackened salmon, fish and chips, grilled lamb chops, grilled quail, rice and beans, and fried plantain.

The address for Ambience Restaurant & Bar is 592 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. Its website can be found at https://ambienceresto.com/

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Singh's Roti Shop Is Opening at Revere Beach

It looks like the person behind an Indian-Caribbean fusion spot in Boston is opening a new location along the water just north of the city.

According to a Facebook post, Singh's Roti Shop is coming to Revere Beach, moving into a space on  Revere Beach Boulevard a couple of blocks from the Revere Beach T Station. The person behind the upcoming eatery is Ricki Singh, who runs a location of the restaurant on Columbia Road in Dorchester, and based on that location, expect a variety of roti dishes that include flat roti bread with such options as goat, chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, oxtail, and vegetables.

The address for the new location of Singh's Roti Shop at Revere Beach is 76 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA, 02151. The website for the business is at http://www.singhsrotishop.net/

[March 10 update: According to Ricki Singh's Facebook page, the Revere Beach location of Singh's Roti Shop is now open.]

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Bartaco Opens in Boston's Fenway

A new location of a small chain of street food spots has opened in Boston after being in the works for a year.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, bartaco is now open in the Fenway section of the city, moving into a space on Van Ness Street. The new location joins others locally in Fort Point and Brookline, with another one on the way to Hingham as well, and like the other outlets, the new one offers food items with influences ranging from California to Mexico to South America.

The address for the new location of bartaco in the Fenway is 100 Van Ness Street (Suite 106), Boston, MA, 02215. The website for the chain is at https://bartaco.com/

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bartaco to Open at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham

A growing chain of street food spots with influences ranging from the cuisines of California to Mexico to South America is further expanding into the Greater Boston area, and this one will be its first on the South Shore.

According to a press release, bartaco is planning to open in Hingham, moving into a space at the Derby Street Shops later this year, and a source within the restaurant industry tells us that it will be taking over the former Nomai space. Currently, there are two locations of the chain in the region, with one being in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood and a second being in Brookline's Washington Square; another is also in the works for the Fenway section of Boston, and we have been told that it plans to open soon.

bartaco opened its first location in Port Chester, NY, in 2011 and now has nearly 30 outlets across the country. Its website can be found at https://bartaco.com/

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Bartaco Plans to Open in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood

A small chain of street food spots with influences ranging from California to Mexico to South America is planning to open a second location in Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, bartaco is looking to open in the Fenway, moving into a space on Van Ness Street. The hearing notice indicates that the new location would have a dining area with a bar as well as a patio for the warmer months, and it hopes to acquire a full liquor license. If approved, the new outlet of bartaco would join another in Fort Point along with approximately 20 others that are mostly on the East Coast. (The first bartaco opened in Port Chester, NY, in 2011.)

The address for the proposed new location of bartaco in the Fenway is 100 Van Ness Street (Suite 106), Boston, MA, 02215. The website for the chain can be found at https://bartaco.com/

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Lime Is Opening in the Former Winnisimmet Lounge Space in Chelsea

A new restaurant is on its way to Chelsea, opening where a cocktail lounge had been.

According to an article in the Chelsea Record, Lime is planning to open in the former Winnisimmet Lounge space, with the post saying that the upcoming dining spot plans to offer dishes with Asian, Mediterranean, and African influences. A check on the OpenCorporates site indicates that Petal Joseph-Seale, who is the chef/owner of local caterer Petal's Table, is one of the people behind the place, along with Ian Seale.

Winnisimmet Lounge, which first opened in the spring of 2019, went up for sale in the spring of 2020, with the people behind it indicating that the pandemic played a role in the decision to close.

The address for Lime is 73 Winnisimmet Street, Chelsea, MA, 02150. Its website can be found at https://limechelsea.com/

[May 13 update: According to its social media, Lime is now open.]

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50Kitchen in Dorchester's Fields Corner Is Closing

A Dorchester restaurant that features fusion fare is going to be shutting down.

Eater Boston is reporting that 50Kitchen in Fields Corner is closing its doors next month, with an Instagram post from the Dorchester Avenue spot saying the following:

This was a difficult decision to make, but a necessary one. We understand that many of our fans will be sad to hear this news, but we would not like to focus on the negatives. Although we are sad that we will soon close our doors, we are grateful for what we were able to do and accomplish in just two years. A small restaurant in Dorchester was able to be part of some really big things, and give back in some really important ways. It is thanks to this community that we were able to share our story with thousands of people, whether at our restaurant, in interviews, or on Chopped. It was thanks to our customers that we were able to stay open and help provide meals to those in need throughout this pandemic. We want to say thanks to every article writer, food blogger, social media sharer, and every single customer and supporter that kept coming into our restaurant to share a smile and enjoy some good food. This is not the end of our story, but merely the end of this chapter of it.

50Kitchen first opened in the early part of 2020, offering southern-style cuisine with Asian influences. Its menu includes such items as jambalaya egg rolls, chicken satay, wings, brisket sliders, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, ribs, gumbo, smoked banh mi, quinoa bowls, and sweet potato fries.

The address for 50Kitchen is 1450 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02122. Its website can be found at https://50kitchen.com/

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Sahel Restaurant and Lounge Is Opening in Lowell

A brand new Afro-Caribbean restaurant is coming to the Merrimack Valley.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Sahel Restaurant and Lounge is planning to open in Lowell, moving into a space on Central Street in the downtown section of the city. The menu for the upcoming eatery includes such items as fish cakes, drunken jerk shrimp, scotch eggs, braised oxtail stew, fried red snapper, grilled pork chops, spicy stewed plantains, peanut stew, curry pasta with tofu, and a cauliflower sandwich.

No opening date has been given for Sahel Restaurant and Lounge as of yet, but a note on its website mentions a guest list for its soft opening and grand opening, so it may debut soon.

The address for Sahel Restaurant and Lounge is 135 Central Street, Lowell, MA, 01852. Its website can be found at https://sahelrestaurantlounge.com/

[October 1 update: According to a Facebook post from the place, Sahel Restaurant and Lounge is now open, with its grand opening being held late last week.]

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Top Mix Bar & Kitchen Is Opening in Jamaica Plain

A dining and drinking spot in Roxbury that is known for its bar bites and cocktails is expanding to another part of Boston.

According to a source, Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is planning to open in the former Frogmore space in Jamaica Plain, with a sign out front at the Centre Street storefront indicating that the new place hopes to have a full liquor license while offering live entertainment (for up to three performers), and a seasonal outdoor patio would be set up with 20 seats. The original location of Top Mix first opened in 2017, taking over a space on Norfolk Avenue just north of Upham's Corner (and just south of Newmarket Square and the South Bay Center).

An article from the Jamaica Plain News that was posted earlier this morning mentions that the Jamaica Plain location of Top Mix would feature "a distinct American-Caribbean fusion menu," with the plan being to open in the second quarter of this year.

The address for the new location of Top Mix Bar & Kitchen in Jamaica Plain is 365 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. The website for the original location in Roxbury can be found at https://www.topmixbar.com/

[November 30 update: A new article from the Jamaica Plain news indicates that Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is now open in Jamaica Plain.]

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Infused Kreyol in Malden Has Closed

A Malden restaurant that featured a type of fusion cuisine that isn't easy to find in the Boston area has shut down.

A message sent to us by The Passionate Foodie indicates that Infused Kreyol on Main Street is no longer in business, with a check on its Facebook page showing a post that says the following:

We're heartbroken that we are permanently closing our restaurant. We were hoping to bounce back even stronger but unfortunately that's not possible at this time. Please know that this was a difficult decision but it is out of our control. It has been a very challenging time for us, especially with deciding to re-opening. We will miss you all and will provide updates of any future plans. Thank you for your support!

Infused Kreyol first opened in 2018, offering Haitian/Dominican fusion including dishes such as dishes pulled pork with rice and plantains, shrimp and grits, traditional Haitian fried pork, and puff pastries filled with beef, chicken, or cod.

The address for this now-closed restaurant in Malden was: Infused Kreyol, 423 Main Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

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