Dig Inn Seasonal Market Is Opening in Boston's Back Bay

A New York City-based group of "farm-to-counter" dining spots is on its way to the Back Bay section of Boston.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Dig Inn Seasonal Market is planning to open on Boylston Street, with the eatery being its 12th location--and its first outside of New York. The new 40-seat spot will be its biggest at 3,000 square feet (and with outdoor dining) and will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a brunch offered on weekends. Included on the menu will be such items as pastries, hard-boiled duck eggs, quinoa waffles, veggie croquettes, grilled tofu, sandwiches, meatballs, charred chicken, flank steak, wild sockeye salmon, coffee from George Howell, tea, cold-pressed juices, shakes, and more, with the focus being on "build-your-own" meals.

Dig Inn first started out in 2011, featuring locally-sourced, healthy food items at reasonable prices; all 12 of its shops are in Manhattan, and all offer lunch and dinner (the Boston location will be the first to offer breakfast).

If all goes as planned, the new Dig Inn in Boston will open sometime in the spring.

[May 18 update: Universal Hub reports that Dig Inn could be one step closer to opening in the Back Bay by tomorrow, as the city of Boston is expected to make a decision on its request for a license. (It appears that the new eatery may be serving alcohol as well, as it is looking to acquire the beer and wine license currently held by Seven Star Street Bistro in Roslindale.)]

[July 13 update: According to a press release, Dig Inn opens its new Back Bay location today.]

The address for this new dining spot in the Back Bay is: Dig Inn Seasonal Market, 557 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Its website can be found at https://www.diginn.com/

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Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro in Foxborough Has Closed

A casual upscale restaurant southwest of Boston has decided to call it a day.

According to a post on its Facebook page, Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro at Patriot Place in Foxborough is now closed, with the note saying that "The combination of a weak economy, high and persistent unemployment, and high staff turnover has led us to this difficult decision." It is not known what the owners' plans are now that the dining spot is shuttered, nor is it known what might move into the space.

[July 2 update: The Boston Business Journal mentions that Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy yesterday, which indicates a likely liquidation of the business.]

Tastings first opened approximately six years ago, featuring New American and regional items such as herb-marinated olives, calamari, flatbread, a watermelon salad, cheese and charcuterie boards, steak frites, herb-crusted chicken, sauteed mussels, and macaroni and cheese, along with an extensive wine list.

The address for this now-closed restaurant at Patriot Place was: Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro, 201 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, 02035.

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Cuisine en Locale Sets Up Weekly Locavore Brunch in Somerville

A catering and event company in Somerville that supports local farmers is now behind a rather unique weekly brunch.

The Restaurant Hub blog of The Boston Globe is reporting that Cuisine en Locale has debuted what is termed the "world's first-ever locavore function hall" at Anthony's on Highland Avenue. The post says that the company will set up a brunch each Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with healthy foods using local ingredients, along with drinks and live jazz. Expect to see such items as roasted potatoes with spinach and melted cheese (and topped with an egg), baked layers of eggs, cheese, and veggies with a salad on the side, short rib ragu on toast with eggs, bloody marys, and more.

The article also says that Cuisine en Locale will be hosting pop-up dinners as well, though there is no specific information on that as of yet.

The address for Anthony's is 156 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143. The website for Cuisine en Locale can be found at http://www.cuisineenlocale.com/

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2011 Boston Local Food Festival to Be Held October 1

A food event returns to the Fort Point neighborhood of Boston early next month, and once again it will be focusing on foods that are sourced from the local region.

An email sent by The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston indicates that the Boston Local Food Festival will be held from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 1 near the Congress Street Bridge by the Children's Museum. Highlights of the event include freshly harvested produce and seafood, inexpensive dishes created using local ingredients, craft beer from local breweries, wine tastings, exhibits and demonstrations about cooking, gardening, and more, and music and art.

Guests are encouraged to bring produce from their gardens to drop off so it can be collected and distributed through South Boston Grows and The Food Project to families in need.

Admission to the Boston Local Food Festival is free.

For more information on the 2011 Boston Local Food Festival, please go to the following link:

http://bostonlocalfoodfestival.com/

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Boston Local Food Festival Coming October 2, 2010

The Fort Point District of Boston is going to be the site of a food event this weekend, and it will focus on foods sourced from the New England region.

According to the event's website, the Boston Local Food Festival is going to be held on Saturday, October 2 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Congress Street Bridge and outside of the Boston Children's Museum. The event will feature freshly harvested seafood and produce, food items that have been created using locally grown ingredients, tastings of regional craft beers and handcrafted wines, as well as workshops, demonstrations, competitions, music, children's activities, and more.

The event organizers ask that patrons bring water bottles, reusable shopping bags, and garden items to donate. When the festival is over, local foods will be given to families in need via South Boston Grows and The Food Project.

Admission to the Boston Local Food Festival is free.

For more information on the Boston Local Food Festival, please go to the link below.

http://bostonlocalfoodfestival.com/

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