Mizu Matcha Opens in Boston's Back Bay

A new gelato shop with Japanese influences has debuted in Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mizu Matcha is now open in the Back Bay, moving into a space on Newbury Street between Exeter Street and Fairfield Street. The Instagram page for the place mentions that it offers levels of matcha gelato that range from sweet and mellow to rich and bold, and they also serve other dessert items such as parfaits along with beverages such as matcha lattes.

The address for Mizu Matcha is 217 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/mizumatcha_bos/

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Uptown Gelato & Boba to Open in Winchester

It looks like a gelato and bubble tea spot north of Boston will be expanding to a second space north of the city, though this one will be much closer to Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Uptown Gelato & Boba is planning to open in Winchester, moving into the space on Main Street in the center of town that had previously been home to Cup 89, and before that, Scoopalooza Creamery. Once it opens, the new shop will join another on Main Street in Andover, which had also replaced a location of Cup 89.

The address for the upcoming Uptown Gelato & Boba in Winchester is 527 Main Street, Winchester, MA, 01890. The web page for the business is at https://order.online/store/uptown-gelato-&-boba-andover-28987754/

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Da Vinci Gelato + Waffle Is Opening by Northeastern University in Boston

It looks like a new option for gelato, waffles, and more is on its way to Boston.

According to a source, Da Vinci Gelato + Waffle is planning to open on Huntington Avenue, moving into a space near the corner of Gainsborough Street by Northeastern University. Photos of the storefront show signs saying that the upcoming shop will offer gelato, sweet and savory waffles, crepes, macarons, chocolates, shakes, and coffee; it is not known when the place might open, only that there is a "coming soon" sign up out front.

It looks like the address for Da Vinci Gelato + Waffle is 297 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115.

[September 3 update: According to a source, Da Vinci Gelato + Waffle is now open.]

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Cafe Gelato in Quincy Is Becoming Sapori

A cafe known in part for its artisan is getting a new name, apparently to reflect its expanded concept.

According to a source, Cafe Gelato in Quincy is becoming Sapori, with a Reddit post indicating that the name change may be happening to reflect the fact that the cafe is looking to become more of an Italian restaurant. Currently, Cafe Gelato offers such items as salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails in addition to gelato, as they have added to their offerings since opening in 2017.

The address for Cafe Gelato (and the upcoming Sapori) is 17 Chestnut Street, Quincy, MA, 02169. Its website can be found at https://www.italiancafegelato.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/italiancafegelato/

[May 3 update: According to a note via Google, Sapori debuts today.]

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Table Caffé Opens Permanent Spot at Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway

A gelato shop in Boston's North End that popped up at a food hall in the Fenway earlier this winter now has a permanent space there.

According to a press release, Table Caffé is now a part of Time Out Market Boston after being set up as a temporary location there for a bit under two months. The new shop joins the original location on Hanover Street, which Jen Royle runs along with Table Restaurant and Table Mercato, both of which are on Hanover Street as well.

Table Caffé first opened its doors in the North End in January of 2022.

The website for Table Caffé can be found at https://tableboston.com/table-caffe/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/tablecaffenorthend/

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Kayleigh's Premium Homemade Ice Cream and Italian Gelato to Open in North Billerica

A new spot for frozen treats is on its way to a space north of Boston, and the person behind it also runs a few nearby restaurants.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Kayleigh's Premium Homemade Ice Cream and Italian Gelato is planning to open in North Billerica, moving into a space on Boston Road next to Stelio's Family Restaurant. A Facebook post indicates that Michael Liu--who is also behind Stelio's--will be running the place, and Liu also operates Chung King and Jade Pacific, both of which are on Boston Road in Billerica as well.

The address for the upcoming Kayleigh's is 295 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA, 01862.

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La Bottega May Be Opening in the T&B Pizza/Turenne Space in Somerville's Union Square

It looks like a pop-up known in part for its gelato may be opening a brick-and-mortar pizza and gelato spot in Somerville, and it would apparently be moving into a space that had been home to combination pizzeria/French bakery-cafe.

According to a source, it appears that La Bottega is planning to open in Union Square in the T&B Pizza/Turenne space on Washington Street, with a page within the city's website seeming to confirm this, indicating that the address given for the new place is the same as that of T&B Pizza/Turenne. An Instagram page for La Bottega mentions gelato, pastry, and pizza while also linking to a fundraising campaign for the business.

T&B Pizza first opened in the summer of summer of 2019, with Turenne debuting within the space in the fall of 2020.

The address for the proposed location of La Bottega is 251 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143, while its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/labottega.boston/

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Cup 89 Is Opening in the Former Scoopalooza Creamery Space in Winchester

A shop in Andover that features bubble tea and gelato is expanding to a space closer to Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Cup 89 at Andover Village Square is planning to open an outlet in Winchester, taking over the space on Main Street that had been home to Scoopalooza Creamery. Based on the photo posted, it looks like the new location will also be offering ice cream and soft serve in addition to bubble tea and gelato.

The address for the new Cup 89 in Winchester is 527 Main Street, Winchester, MA, 01890. The website for business is at https://www.cup89.com/

[April 7 update: According to its website, Cup 89 is now open in Winchester.]

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Gelato & Chill to Close Its Store at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham

A small group of gelato shops is closing one of its locations.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston indicates that Gelato & Chill is planning to shut down its outlet at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham after business hours on October 31, with an Instagram post from the company saying the following:

We have decided not to renew our lease at the Derby Street Shops. Our other locations in The Shops at Chestnut Hill and Time Out Market in Boston will remain open and continue to serve Artisanal Italian Gelato. However, we will offer online ordering gelato pints, gelato kits and cannoli at our 60 Sharp Street location in Hingham.

The Derby Street location of Gelato & Chill first opened in June of 2020.

The website for Gelato & Chill can be found at https://www.gelatochill.com/

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Morano Gelato Closes Its Locations in Chestnut Hill and Hanover, NH, for Good

A pair of gelato shops whose owner once had plans for national expansion has disappeared from the landscape.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Morano Gelato at The Shops at Chestnut Hill has shut down for good, with a note on the home page of the website for the business indicating that its original location in Hanover, NH, has closed permanently as well. The note from owner Morgan Morano goes on to say the following:

I, like many business owners, am no stranger to obstacles. Business ownership comes with operational challenges on a consistent basis. These new COVID-19 restrictions are another large hurdle and can be overcome through the resilience and tenacity most entrepreneurs possess. That being said, when you limit the number of guests allowed to enter establishments that depend on heavy foot traffic and lines to generate revenue, it's clear that more economic hardships will be endured by many businesses for months to come. Our company depends on long lines in the summer season to carry us through the colder months. We have simply lost this opportunity and there is no recovering.

Morano Gelato's roots in Hanover date back to 2010 via a farmers market before it moved into the back of a cafe then a storefront on Main Street, with the Chestnut Hill outlet debuting in 2015. In 2016, Eater Boston reported that Morgan Morano was planning to franchise nationwide, though that apparently never came to fruition.

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Gelato & Chill Is Opening a Retail Shop in Hingham

A gelato company that is based on the South Shore is returning home in a sense, opening a shop in the town where it has its commercial kitchen--and where it initially got its start.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Gelato & Chill is planning to open a retail outlet in the former Cold Stone Creamery space at the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham, joining its other location at Time Out Market in Boston's Fenway. This will technically be the third location to open, as the company once had a kiosk at The Innovation and Design Building in Boston's Seaport District, but that outlet has since closed.

The Hingham location of Gelato & Chill hopes to open in the spring, and while it will continue to use its commercial kitchen in Hingham, some production of its products will also take place at the new shop as well.

The website for Gelato & Chill can be found at https://www.gelatochill.com/

[June 26 update: According to a press release, Gelato & Chill is now open in Hingham.]

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Gigi Gelateria in Boston's North End Is Now Dolce

A gelato shop in the North End of Boston that was owned by a well-known restaurateur is now a brand new cafe under the same ownership.

According to a source (Geoff Wong), Gigi Gelateria on Hanover Street has been replaced by Dolce, with a picture sent to us indicating that the new spot serves such items as gelato and pizza. We have been told by another source that Frank DePasquale (and his DePasquale Ventures group) continues to be behind the space, though more details are expected sometime this week, including what kinds of food offerings are available in addition to gelato and pizza.

Gigi Gelateria first opened in the North End under the name Gelateria back in 2006.

The address for Dolce (and the former Gigi Gelateria) is 272 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, 02113.

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Gelato & Chill Is Opening in Boston's Seaport District

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A gelato company that is based on the South Shore will be opening a shop in an increasingly hot section of the Boston waterfront.

According to an article in the Boston Business Journal, Gelato & Chill is planning to open in the Innovation and Design Building within the city's Seaport District, with the Hingham-based business joining two other upcoming dining spots within the structure--a restaurant called Chickadee which hopes to open this summer, and a new location of Flour Bakery which also plans to open in the summer. No opening date has been given for the gelato shop as of yet, with a Twitter post simply saying to "Stay tuned for grand opening."

Gelato & Chill, which currently caters events such as birthday parties, weddings, and business gatherings, features small batch handmade gelato, with dairy-free/vegan-friendly options available.

The Innovation and Design Building is located on Drydock Avenue near the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, while the website for Gelato & Chill can be found at https://www.gelatochill.com

[May 16 update: Eater Boston states that Gelato & Chill appears to be open.]

[May 22 update: It appears that Gelato & Chill might not be officially open after all, as a source sent us a picture from yesterday showing a "coming soon" sign up for the place and telling us it was empty.]

[June 18 update: A source tells us that Gelato & Chill is now officially open on the promenade at the Innovation and Design Building, with hours being 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday.]

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Amorino Is Opening in Cambridge's Harvard Square

by Marc Hurwitz

A Paris-based chain of artisan gelato shops that opened its first Boston location a couple of years ago may be opening a second shop in the area, with this one being in one of the busiest sections of Cambridge.

According to a source, Amorino is planning to open in Harvard Square, with a Board of Zoning Appeal page confirming this, indicating that it would open in the space on JFK Street where Berk's (a shoe store) had been. If approved, the new shop would join another on Newbury Street in the Back Bay, and based on that location (and others), expect the upcoming outlet to offer a variety of gelato options in a cup, cone, scone, or on a waffle or crepe, along with such items as milkshakes, macarons, gelato cakes, coffee, and more.

Amorino first opened in the Back Bay in March of 2015.

The address for this new gelato shop in Harvard Square is: Amorino, 50 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for the chain can be found at http://www.amorino.com/

[May 9, 2018 update: Amorino may be one step closer to opening in Harvard Square by this week, as a license commission hearing agenda page indicates that the shop's request for a common victualler license was expected to be looked at tonight.]

[June 8, 2018 update: Eater Boston states that Amorino open in Harvard Square on Wednesday, June 13.]

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Italian Cafe Gelato Is Opening at West of Chestnut in Quincy Center

Yet another new dining spot has announced that it will open in a brand new development in Quincy Center.

According to a press release, Italian Cafe Gelato is planning to open at West of Chestnut, which is a luxury apartment complex by the corner of Chestnut Street and Cottage Avenue, behind Hancock Street on the eastern edge of the downtown area. The release says that the eatery--whose co-owner Denise Santini also runs Casa Razdora in downtown Boston--will offer artisan gelato along with salads, sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. (The other two owners are Giancarlo Baldini and Daniele Buzza.) If all goes as planned, Italian Cafe Gelato could be opening in January of 2017.

Three other dining spots are opening at West of Chestnut as well--Shaking Crab, KKatie's Burger Bar, and Fuji.

The website for the West of Chestnut development can be found at http://www.wocquincy.com/ (there doesn't appear to be a website yet for Italian Cafe Gelato).

[May 30, 2017 update: Eater Boston states that Italian Cafe Gelato opens on Friday, June 2.]

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Amorino Is Opening in Boston's Back Bay

A Paris-based chain of artisan gelato shops is on its way to Boston.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Amorino is going to be opening a "flagship" location on Newbury Street in the Back Bay section of the city. The post says that the store, which joins two others in New York, will feature a variety of gelato options in a cup, cone, scone, or on a waffle or crepe, along with such items as milkshakes, macarons, gelato cakes, coffee, and more.

An opening date for Amorino has apparently not been set as of yet; as soon as we get more information, we will post an update here.

[March 23, 2015 update: BostInno states that Amorino opens in the Back Bay on Thursday, with one of our sources also saying that it will have a pre-opening for friends and family on Wednesday.]

The address for this new gelato shop in the Back Bay is: Amorino, 249 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the chain can be found at http://www.amorino.com/us/

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Nudo Gelateria Opening in Newton

It looks like a new place that features a wide variety of gelato will soon be opening in Newton.

An email sent to us indicates that Nudo Gelateria will be opening on Watertown Street (in the old Bobalicious space) in the Nonantum neighborhood of the city, with a planned opening for June 4. The email mentions that in addition to 24 different flavors of gelato, Nudo Gelateria will also feature espresso, cappuccino, affogato, gelato shakes, frozen Italian lemonade, salads, panini, and pastries.

[June 2 update: A poster on Chowhound says that there is a sign on the storefront saying that Nudo Gelateria will indeed be opening on Saturday, June 4.]

The address for Nudo Gelateria is: Nudo Gelateria, 308 Watertown Street, Newton, MA, 02458.

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