Sugar's Hot Pizza & Subs Is Opening in Boston's Seaport District

A new pizzeria and sandwich shop is on its way to the Boston waterfront, and it has an ownership connection to another fast-casual dining spot across the street.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Sugar's Hot Pizza & Subs is planning to open in the city's Seaport District, moving into a space on Northern Avenue across from Stubbys. The post for the upcoming eatery mentions that it is "from the guys who brought you @eatstubbys" and that the hope is it will open sometime in May.

Stubbys first opened in the Seaport District in 2023, joining its original location on Nantucket and offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.

The address for Sugar's Hot Pizza & Subs is 29 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210.

[May 15 update: According to a press release, Sugar's Hot Pizza & Subs is now open, offering New York-style pizza (by the slice and as whole pies) and deli-style sandwiches that are inspired by Walter's Deli, a Nantucket spot that is under the same ownership. The release mentions that the new dining spot has seating indoors while also having outdoor seating as well.] 

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All'Antico Vinaio May Be Opening in Boston's Downtown Crossing

An award-winning group of sandwich shops with roots in Italy that opened its first location in Boston last fall could be opening another location within the city.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, All'Antico Vinaio is looking to open in Downtown Crossing, moving into a space on Washington Street near where it meets Milk Street. The notice mentions that the proposed restaurant would have a dining area with seating for 20 people and an ordering counter, and it hopes to acquire a beer and wine license as well. If approved, the new location of All'Antico Vinaio would join another on Boylston Street in the Copley Square along with a handful of other U.S. locations.

All'Antico Vinaio, which started out in Florence in 1991, is known for their variety of panini; in 2017, Saveur included All'Antico Vinaio in an article on "The World's Best Sandwiches."

The address for the proposed location of All'Antico Vinaio in Downtown Crossing is 330 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02109. The website for All'Antico Vinaio can be found at https://www.allanticovinaiousa.com/

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Stack & Schmear Opens at High Street Place in Downtown Boston

A brand new sandwich spot has debuted at a food hall in the heart of Boston, 

According to a press release, Stack & Schmear is now open at High Street Place in the city's downtown area, with the place being a deli that focuses on sandwiches made with fresh-baked bread along with house-made spreads and sauces. The new eatery joins two other spots in the food hall that are under the same ownership--Wheelhouse and Haley Jane's--with options including bagel sandwiches using bagels from Wicked Bagels, marinated shaved steak grilled with melted American cheese, hot peppers, and onions, an Italian sandwich with mortadella, salami, prosciutto and provolone, and a marinated shaved steak sandwich with gochujang aiol, while fountain sodas and dirty sodas are also available.

The Instagram page for Stack & Schmear can be found at https://www.instagram.com/stackschmearbos/

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Sunny Girl in Boston's North End Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in South Boston

A sandwich shop in the North End of Boston is going to be opening a second location in another part of the city.

According to an article from Caught in Southie, Sunny Girl is planning to open on W Broadway in South Boston, moving into the space by the Dorchester Street intersection where McGoo's Pizza had been. The article mentions that unlike the Commercial Street location which only offers breakfast and lunch, the new outlet in Southie will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The North End location of Sunny Girl first opened in the spring of 2023, taking over the space where Anthony's Cafe had been.

The address for the upcoming Sunny Girl in South Boston is 479 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for the business is at https://www.sunnygirlboston.com/

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Pressed Cafe Plans to Open in Dedham

Last week, it was reported that a local group of dining spots that focus on healthy, freshly-made options had expanded to another space in the Boston suburbs, and now we have learned that yet another new location is coming to the suburbs as well.

According to a source, Pressed Cafe is planning to open in Dedham, with both the source and an Atlantic Retail page indicating that it will be moving into a space at the former TGI Friday's property. Once it opens, the new outlet of the eatery will likely offer such options as soups, panini, bowls, fresh-pressed juices, coffee, and more, and it will join others in Boston's Back Bay and Seaport District, Burlington, Chelmsford, Lawrence, Newton, and a brand new one in Woburn, along with four in New Hampshire (another new one is also in the works for Beverly).

The address for the upcoming location of Pressed Cafe in Dedham is 750 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA, 02026. The website for all locations can be found at https://www.pressedcafe.com/

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Pressed Cafe Opens in Woburn

A local group of dining spots that focus on healthy, freshly-made options has expanded to another space in the Boston suburbs.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Pressed Cafe is now open in Woburn, moving into a space on Washington Street just south of the Route 128 intersection. The new location offer such options as soups, panini, bowls, fresh-pressed juices, coffee, and more, and it joins others in Boston's Back Bay and Seaport District, Burlington, Chelmsford, Lawrence, and Newton, along with four in New Hampshire (another new one is in the works for Beverly as well).

The address for the new location of Pressed Cafe in Woburn is 369 Washington Street, Woburn, MA, 01801. The website for all locations is at https://www.pressedcafe.com/

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Firebird Pizza Co. Opens in Wellesley

A new dining spot that features pizza and chicken sandwiches has come to the western suburbs of Boston, and a local restaurant group is behind the place.

According to its website and social media, Firebird Pizza Co. is now open in Wellesley, moving into the space on Forest Street that had been home to Deluxe Pizza. An article from The Swellesley Group indicates that the Wellesley Restaurant Group (The Local Kitchen & Drinks, Wayland Pizza Company) is behind the new eatery, with the website for Firebird Pizza Co. saying that "we're igniting a fresh take on comfort food....With a vibe that's modern, laid-back, and full of flavor, Firebird is here to turn up the heat in Wellesley."

The address for Firebird Pizza Co. is 1 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481. Its website can be found at https://www.firebirdpizzaco.com/

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Pressed Cafe Plans to Open in Beverly

It looks like a local group of dining spots that focus on healthy, freshly-made options may be expanding to the North Shore.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Pressed Cafe is planning to open in Beverly, with  leasing documents indicating that it would move into the former Acapulcos Mexican Family Restaurant & Cantina space at Cummings Center in 2026. If all goes as planned and it does open there, the new location of Pressed would join others in Boston's Back Bay and Seaport District, Burlington, Chelmsford, Lawrence, and Newton, along with four in New Hampshire (Bedford, North Nashua, Salem, and South Nashua), and based on those restaurants, expect to see breakfast dishes, soups, panini, bowls, fresh-pressed juices, coffee, and more.

The address for the proposed location of Pressed Cafe in Beverly is 900 Cummings Center Beverly, MA, 01915. The website for all locations is at https://www.pressedcafe.com/

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Meltwich to Expand to the Local Area, Opening a Location on the Brookline/Boston Line

A Canadian chain that features a variety of cheese-based dishes is expanding to the Boston area, with one in the works for a space right on the Boston/Brookline border.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Meltwich is planning to open on Commonwealth Avenue, with the address indicating that it will move into a space by Packards Corner on the Boston/Brookline line. Based on the menu shown on the website for the business, expect to see poutine, grilled cheese sandwiches, melts, burgers, and more.

Meltwich was first established in 2015 with a location in Toronto, and it currently has a number of locations across Canada and a handful in the United States, but none in New England as of yet.

The address for the upcoming location of Meltwich on the Boston/Brookline border is 1102 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for the chain can be found at https://meltwich.com/us/

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All'Antico Vinaio Opens in Boston's Back Bay

Earlier this year, it was reported that an award-winning group of sandwich shops with roots in Italy would be expanding to a location in Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, All'Antico Vinaio is now open in the Back Bay, moving into a space on Boylston Street between Clarendon Street and Dartmouth Street in the Copley Square area. As mentioned in an earlier article here, All'Antico Vinaio first started out in Florence in 1991 and currently has other U.S. locations in New York, California, and Nevada, and they are known for their panini options; in 2017, Saveur included All'Antico Vinaio in an article on "The World's Best Sandwiches."

The address for the Back Bay location of All'Antico Vinaio is 565 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. The website for all locations is at https://www.allanticovinaiousa.com/

[Earlier Article]
All'Antico Vinaio to Open in Boston's Back Bay

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New York Bagel and Coffee Co. Opens in Allston

A new spot for bagels and more has come to Boston.

According to its Instagram page, New York Bagel and Coffee Co. is now open in Allston, moving into a space on Brighton Avenue about a block east of the Harvard Avenue intersection. The website for the place gives a bit of info, saying the following:

New York Bagel and Coffee Co. serves more than food—we serve experiences. Enjoy artisan sandwiches, pressed paninis, Neapolitan pizzas, Dutch waffles, and house-made pastries, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices for all.

The address for New York Bagel and Coffee Co. is 111 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website can be found at https://nybagelandcoffeeco.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/nybagelofficial/

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Al's Cafe to Open on High Street in Boston's Financial District

Last week, it was reported that a local group of dining spots known for their subs would be opening a new location in downtown Boston, and now we have learned that yet another outlet is on its way to the downtown area as well.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Al's Cafe is planning to open in the city's Financial District, moving into the former U&D Kitchen space on High Street. As mentioned in an earlier article, another Al's will also be coming to School Street in Downtown Crossing (and it will apparently be called Al's School Street Cafe), with both new locations joining others on State Street and at the corner of Essex Street and South Street (both of which are also in the downtown area), as well as outlets in the Seaport District and in the Kendall Square section of Cambridge.

The address for the upcoming location of Al's School Street Cafe in the Financial District is 184 High Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for all locations can be found at at https://alscafes.com/

[Earlier Article]
Al's School Street Cafe Plans to Open in the Former Clover Space in Boston's Downtown Crossing

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Al's School Street Cafe Plans to Open in the Former Clover Space in Boston's Downtown Crossing

It looks like a local group of dining spots known for their subs will be opening a new location in the heart of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Al's School Street Cafe is planning to open in Downtown Crossing, taking over the space on School Street that had been home to a location of Clover, and this has been confirmed in a licensing hearing page within the city's website. Once it opens, the new location of Al's will join others on State Street and at the corner of Essex Street and South Street (both of which are also in the downtown area), along with outlets in the Seaport District and in Cambridge's Kendall Square.

The address for the upcoming location of Al's School Street Cafe is 27 School Street, Boston, MA, 02108. The website for all locations is at https://alscafes.com/

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Clover in Boston's Downtown Crossing Is Closing; New Location Is Being Planned Nearby

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Thrive Juice Cafe in Arlington Has Been Rebranded As Thrive Gourmet

A suburban spot that started out as a juice bar has morphed into more of a restaurant.

According to a post within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Thrive Juice Cafe in Arlington is now Thrive Gourmet, with a note from owner Derek Fleming saying the following:

After months of hard work...we launch Thrive Gourmet! Arlington's first breakfast sandwich specialty shop! Come down and give us a try today and help spread the word that there is a new breakfast sandwich king in town!....8 am to 2pm for the best breakfast sandwich you've ever had.

Fleming first opened Thrive Juice Cafe in 2019, initially focusing on such items as cold pressed juices and smoothies, eventually adding vegan food options including salads, bowls, toasts, and sandwiches.

The address for Thrive Gourmet is 169 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, 02474. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/thrivegourmetarlington/

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My Mother's Cutlets Opens in Boston's North End

Early last year, it was reported that a new restaurant would be replacing a North End dining spot (and it would be under the same ownership), and now we have learned that it has debuted.

According to a press release along with multiple sources, My Mother's Cutlets is now open on Hanover Street, taking over the space where Rina's had been. The new eatery, which is run by The Varano Group (which was also behind Rina's and runs Strega North End and Nico Ristorante), offers sandwiches such My Mother’s Special (cutlet, vodka sauce, and burrata) and The Hot Paisan (cutlet, prosciutto, mozzarella, hot honey, and basil) as well as customizable sandwiches, with options including chicken, eggplant, veal, and meatballs, along with bread, sauce, cheese, dressing options, and add-ons such as roasted red peppers, pancetta, and broccoli rabe.

Rina's, which had been in the space from 2015 until early 2024, was known in part for its pizza.

The address for My Mother's Cutlets is 371 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, 02113. Its website can be found at https://mymotherscutlets.com/

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Rina's in Boston's North End Has Closed; New Concept on Its Way to the Space

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All'Antico Vinaio Is Opening in the Copley Square Area of Boston's Back Bay

A group of sandwich shops with roots in Italy will be expanding to Boston.

According to a source (Geoff Wong), All'Antico Vinaio is planning to open in the Back Bay sometime this year, with a Facebook post from The Boston Calendar sharing a link from joyraft.com that says the new outlet will move into a space on Boylston Street in the Copley Square area. All'Antico Vinaio first started out in Florence in 1991 and currently has a handful of U.S. locations in New York, California, and Nevada, and they are known for their wide variety of panini; in 2017, Saveur included All'Antico Vinaio in an article on "The World's Best Sandwiches."

The website for All'Antico Vinaio can be found at https://www.allanticovinaiousa.com/

[September 26 update: According to a press release, All'Antico Vinaio is slated to have its grand opening at 565 Boylston Street in the Back Bay on Friday, October 3.]

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The Panini Press Opens in the Former Take Away Space in Norwood

A new option for sandwiches has debuted southwest of Boston, taking over the space where a neighborhood restaurant known in part for its seafood had once been.

According to a source, The Panini Press is now open in Norwood, moving into the space on Chapel Street where The Take Away was until closing in the fall of 2022. The new eatery offers a variety of panini including turkey, ham, roast beef, tuna, pastrami, chicken salad, veggie, BLT, and grilled cheese, along with an Italian with mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, hots, oil, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion.

The address for The Panini Press is 82 Chapel Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574142638480

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Sally's Sandwiches Is Opening in Brighton

It looks like a local pair of sandwich shops will soon be joined by a third.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Sally's Sandwiches is going to be opening within the Blackbird Doughnuts space in Brighton, joining other locations in Boston's South End and within Harvard University's Smith Campus Center in Cambridge, both of which are also home to locations of Blackbird Doughnuts as well. The group behind Sally's and Blackbird Doughnuts is The Gallows Group, which also runs Banyan Bar + Refuge in the South End along with other locations of Blackbird Doughnuts in the Fenway, Beacon Hill, Newton Centre, and Watertown.

The new location of Sally's Sandwiches is slated to open on March 1.

The address for Sally's Sandwiches (and Blackbird Doughnuts) in Brighton is 100 Holton Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for Sally's is at https://www.sallyssandwiches.com/

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Jersey Mike's Subs Is Opening in the Former Bishop's Mediterranean Grill Space in Boston's West End

A New Jersey-based chain of sub shops is getting ready to open another location in the local area, and this will be its second within the Boston city limits--and its first in or near the downtown area.

According to a source, Jersey Mike's Subs is planning to open in the city's West End neighborhood, moving into the space on Staniford Street that had been home to Bishop's Mediterranean Grill. Once it opens, the new outlet of the chain will join another in Brighton, along with others in Bedford, Burlington, Dedham, Newton, Saugus, Stoneham, and Watertown.

The address for the new location of Jersey Mike's Subs in the West End is 70 Staniford Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for the chain is at https://www.jerseymikes.com/

[May 2 update: A poster (Patrick Maguire) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions that the West End location of Jersey Mike's Subs is now open.]

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Jimmies Cafe in Roslindale Has Closed

An ice cream shop in a Boston neighborhood has shut down after being in business for 15 years.

Universal Hub is reporting that Jimmies Cafe in Roslindale is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Corinth Street spot thanking customers for their support and saying that it is closed "indefinitely." Jimmies, which first opened in 2009, was known in part for its ice cream but also served salads, sandwiches, chicken fingers, empanadas, and fries as well.

The address for the now-closed Jimmies Cafe was 48 Corinth Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131.

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