Rolls Sushi Is Opening at the Innovation and Design Building in Boston's Seaport District

It looks like a sushi spot is on its way to a sprawling building on the eastern edge of Boston's Seaport District.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Rolls Sushi is planning to open at the Innovation and Design Building in Boston's Seaport District on Drydock Avenue, with the notice saying that it would be a kiosk with counter service, offering takeout food. It is not known whether the proposed eatery would offer anything in addition to sushi, so stay tuned for any updates that might come from next week's meeting.

The Innovation and Design Building is currently home to several dining options, including Thazia, Chicken & Rice Guys, Al's Cafe, Flour Bakery + Cafe, and Chickadee.

The address for Rolls Sushi is 21 Drydock Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website is at https://www.rollssushi.com/

[January 18, 2024 update: According to its website, Rolls Sushi is now open, and its menu includes sushi, Japanese sandwiches, and rice bowls.]

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CommonWealth Kitchen Opens The Launchpad at MIT; Kiosks Include Bibim Box, Las Palmas, and Las Carolinas

A local nonprofit that helps establish food-based startups has helped bring three new dining spots to a local university.

According to a press release, CommonWealth Kitchen has opened The Launchpad at MIT, which includes three food kiosks inside the MIT student center run by BIPOC and immigrant-owned food businesses. The dining spots include a Korean eatery called Bibim Box, a Dominican place called Las Palmas, and a Venezuelan restaurant called Las Carolinas and we have been told that they are all open to the public, with hours being 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The website for CommonWealth Kitchen, which is headquartered in the Grove Hall section of Boston, can be found at http://www.commonwealthkitchen.org/

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

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Mexcito Plans to Open in Cambridge's Kendall Square

It appears that a brand new Mexican eatery could be on its way to Cambridge, and it may be replacing another Mexican spot under the same ownership.

According to a license commission hearing agenda page within the city's website, Mexcito has applied for a beer, wine, and cordials license to operate on Kendall Street in the Kendall Square area, with Cambridge Day indicating that it would be set up as a kiosk. The listing seems to confirm this last point, saying that there would be no indoor seating, instead having window service along with an outdoor dining area. The manager listed is David Zimel, who runs Mexicali Burrito Co. at 500 Technology Square as well as Mexicali Burrito Cabana which happens to have the same address as that of the proposed Mexcito, so Mexcito may be taking over the Mexicali Burrito Cabana space, though this has not yet been confirmed.

The address for the proposed Mexcito is 350 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142.

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

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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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Waffle Cabin Is Opening in Cambridge's Kendall Square

A Vermont-based Belgian waffle concept with locations at ski areas in the Northeast and elsewhere is coming to the Boston area.

An email sent today indicates that Waffle Cabin is opening a location at the outdoor ice rink in Cambridge's Kendall Square, taking over the Moo-Moo's ice cream/frozen yogurt kiosk for the winter season. This will be one the fourth "cabin" in Massachusetts, with the others being at Bradford in Haverhill, Nashoba Valley in Westford, and Wachusett in Princeton.

According to the email, the new Waffle Cabin in Kendall Square will be open seven days a week starting in December. (The rink is located on Athenaeum Street between Second Street and Third Street.)

[December 17 update: According to its Twitter page, the new Waffle Cabin in Kendall Square is now open.]

The website for Waffle Cabin can be found at http://www.wafflecabin.com

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2012 Food Vendor Lineup for the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston

The 2012 food vendor lineup for Boston's Rose Kennedy Greenway has just been announced, and it will include a mix of new and returning trucks, trailers, kiosks, and carts. Based on an article from Grub Street Boston, some of the new foods offered this year on the Greenway will be Greek items, grilled cheese, and tacos. The list of vendors for 2012 is as follows, according to Grub Street (mostly listed from south to north):

Kickass Cupcakes, in Dewey Square and Chinatown Park
BBQ Smith, in Dewey Square
Bon Me, in Dewey Square
Clover Food Lab, in Dewey Square
Lefty's Silver Cart, in Dewey Square Park
Renula's Greek Kitchen, in Dewey Square Park
Roxy's Grilled Cheese, across from Rowes Wharf Plaza and in Chinatown Park
Yo Taco, across from Rowes Wharf Plaza
Silk Road BBQ, in Rowes Wharf Plaza
Beantown Franks 'n Spuds, at Rings Fountain by Milk Street
Grilled Cheese Nation, across from Rings Fountain by Milk Street
Boston Pushcart, near the Carousel and Harbor Islands Pavilion
Culinary Cruisers, near the Carousel and Harbor Islands Pavilion
Anthem, on the Freedom Trail in the North End Parks
Boston Harbor Ice Cream Company, various locations
Equal Exchange Free Range Cafe, various locations

As soon as we hear about some opening dates for the vendors, we will post an update here.

[March 20 update: The Boston Magazine Chowder blog mentions that some of the vendors will be up and running on May 1, with all of them being in place by Memorial Day.]

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Doc Popcorn Is Opening at Boston's South Station

A small chain of popcorn carts and kiosks is getting ready to open its second New England location, with this one being at Boston's South Station.

According to their website, Doc Popcorn is going to be opening within the South Station concourse on Atlantic Avenue at the edge of the Financial District. A variety of all-natural flavors will be available at the kiosk, including classic kettle popcorn, cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper, and sweet butter. Patrons will be able to try free samples at Doc Popcorn, and gift tins can be purchased as well. The folks behind the popcorn kiosk are also going to have a mobile popcorn cart that can be used for events or parties.

Currently, Doc Popcorn has a cart in Mystic, CT, with nearly 30 other carts and kiosks scattered across the country (and more to come). In addition to their Boston location, they are also going to be opening a kiosk in New York City.

The Doc Popcorn chain was founded in Colorado in 2003.

A poster on Chowhound mentions that Doc Popcorn may be having a soft opening as early as tonight.

[November 7 update: According to one of our readers below (and confirmed on the chain's Facebook page), Doc Popcorn is now open at South Station.]
The address for this new kiosk at South Station is: Doc Popcorn, 720 Atlantic Avenue (South Station Train Concourse), Boston, MA, 02110. Their website can be found at: http://www.docpopcorn.com/

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Cheeseboy Is Opening in Boston's Prudential Center

A takeout restaurant that specializes in grilled cheese sandwiches continues to expand in the Boston area, this time opening a new spot in the Back Bay over the coming months.

According to their Facebook page (via a PitchEngine press release), Cheeseboy is planning to open at the Prudential Center on Boylston Street. The note mentions that the new spot will be a kiosk within the the Terrace Food Court, and it will offer a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches as well as soups.

Cheeseboy currently has two locations in the Boston area--one at Boston's South Station and another at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. (The original Cheeseboy can be found in Milford, CT.) The eatery offers snacks, desserts, and beverages in addition to grilled cheese sandwiches and soups.

Expect a summertime opening for the new Cheeseboy. [July 25 update: According to a poster on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page (and confirmed by the Cheeseboy Twitter page), Cheeseboy in the Prudential Center is now open for business.]

The address for this upcoming eatery at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay will be: Cheeseboy, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02199. The website for all the locations can be found at: http://cheeseboy.com/

Thanks to Adam's Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog for bringing this to our attention.

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2011 Food Vendor Lineup for Boston's Rose Kennedy Greenway

Last year, a pilot program was set up for 6 food vendors to appear along the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston. It appears that vendors will be back on the Greenway for 2011, with twice as many food trucks, trailers, kiosks, and carts setting up this year.

According to The Boston Globe, a total of 12 food vendors will be coming to the Rose Kennedy Greenway this year, including 5 from last year and 7 new ones. The Globe mentions that the following food trucks, trailers, kiosks, and carts will be setting up along the Greenway (from south to north):

BBQSmith (new this year), in Chinatown Park
Clover Food Lab, in Dewey Square Park
DosaMobile (new), in Dewey Square Park
Lefty’s Silver Cart (new), in Dewey Square Park
Equal Exchange Free Range Cafe (new), between State Street and Pearl Street
Silk Road BBQ, in Rowes Wharf Plaza
Grilled Cheese Nation (new), across from the Rings Fountain
Cupcake Cart (new), at Rings Fountain
Beantown Franks 'n Spuds, at Rings Fountain
Going Bananas, at the Carousel
Streatery (new), at the Carousel
Boston Pushcart, at the North End Park

According to the Globe, Clover Food Lab and Silk Road BBQ are already open, with the others looking to start up around Memorial Day in late May.

For more information on the 2011 food vendor lineup along the Rose Kennedy Greenway, please go to the Boston Globe articles below.

Greenway names a dozen food vendors for 2011

More choices for Greenway gourmets

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