Bianco & Sons Sausage Closes Its Outlet at Hub Hall in Boston's North Station Area

A Medford-based meat manufacturer has closed its dining spot within a Boston food hall.

According to a source, Bianco & Sons Sausage is no longer in operation at Hub Hall by North Station, though its production facility and retail shop on Brainard Avenue in Medford remains in operation. Its Boston outlet first opened last September along with Hub Hall itself, which is home to approximately 15 food and drink spots.

In addition to its retail shop in Medford, products from Bianco & Sons Sausage can also be found in a number of supermarkets in the Greater Boston area and elsewhere in New England. The website for Bianco & Sons Sausage is at https://biancosausage.com/

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

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

NOTE: Leslie Hurwitz, who is the father of Marc (the founder of this site) is currently dealing with health issues and needs your help. Please donate if you can at https://gofund.me/76d8ba28, thanks!

Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dogs in Raynham Has Returned

A seasonal hot dog and sausage stand that closed down last fall after a quarter century in business is back with what appears to be a new owner.

A comment posted in an earlier article here mentions that Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dogs in Raynham "is back for the 26th season. We have the same menu with some new items on the way!" A check on its Facebook page shows an earlier post saying that "someone will be taking over Smokeys...and yes I will train him which means I will be back for a short time, but knowing myself it will be tough to stay away." Last November we reported that the owner of Smokey's was shutting down the cart and considering retiring from the business, though he was also looking to have a new owner possibly taking it over.

Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dogs, which is set up in the Raynham Shopping Plaza (also known as Raynham Crossing) on Route 44, has been around since 1992.

[Earlier Article]
Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dog/Sausage Stand in Raynham Has Closed

Follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Tweet

Smokey's Almost Famous Hot Dog/Sausage Stand in Raynham Has Closed

A seasonal hot dog and sausage stand south of Boston has closed after a quarter century in business, though there may still be a ray of hope that it returns.

According to its Facebook page, Smokey's Almost Famous in Raynham shut down on Saturday, with the owner thanking his customers and saying "I don't know the status of my trailer...will someone buy it return as a new Smokey...unknown right now...But remember this there is only one Smokey ---ME Thanks everyone bye." A more recent post hints that the owner will actually be renewing the permit for the place, but he states that it "doesn't mean I'll return...Later this month and the winter will tell me more." Based on earlier posts, it appears that the reason for the trailer shutting down is because the owner has been hoping to retire.

Smokey's Almost Famous, which started out in 1992, offered hot dogs and sausages along with burgers, chicken, and drinks from its cart, which was set up in the Raynham Shopping Plaza (also known as Raynham Crossing) on Route 44, usually from March 1 to November 30 each year.

[December 6 update: A new Facebook post indicates that the trailer that housed the now-closed Smokey's Almost Famous is up for sale, though the owner emphasizes that it is the trailer--and not the business--that is for sale.]

Follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Tweet

Karl's Sausage Kitchen in Saugus Is Moving to Peabody

A landmark German deli and market in Saugus that has been in business since 1958 is going to be moving up the street later this summer.

According to their Facebook page, Karl's Sausage Kitchen on Route 1 is planning on moving to a more spacious location on Bourbon Street in Peabody, which is a short distance east of the Lowell Street/Route 1 interchange, and just east of Route 95. The post states that a move date has not been set as of yet, but Karl's could be moving into their new home sometime in mid to late August. The new location of Karl's will include a retail store and a small cafe, which will be offering beer and wine in addition to sausages, soups, sandwiches, and various German items.

[June 4 correction: While an initial check on the Saugus location of Karl's (including a dropped phone call) over the weekend indicated that it may have closed, the place is still open for business and will be until late summer, just before the move.]

[August 11 update: According to their Facebook page, today is the last day that Karl's Sausage Kitchen will be open in Saugus before the move to Peabody. (As soon as we find out the exact date that Karl's will be opening in their new Peabody location, we will post another update here.)]

[August 12 update: A note on their Facebook page indicates that the new Karl's Sausage Kitchen and European Market in Peabody is expected to open on Monday, August 20 at 9:00 AM, though it will be a few more weeks before they offer beer.]

The address for the new home for Karl's is: Karl's Sausage Kitchen and European Market, 1 Bourbon Street, Peabody, MA, 01960. Their website can be found at http://www.karlssausage.com/

Thanks to food writer MC Slim JB for posting information on this via the Chowhound site.


Tweet

Sausage Fest Coming to Dante Restaurant in Cambridge

A sausage competition is coming to an East Cambridge restaurant in November, and it will feature some of the Boston area's best chefs.

According to Grub Street Boston, Dante on Edwin H Land Boulevard (near the Museum of Science and the Charles River) will be hosting "Sausage Fest ," a cook-off that will take place November 20 on the restaurant's patio. The lineup for this event will include Dante de Magistris from Dante, Jamie Bissonnette from Coppa in the South End, Evan Deluty from Stella in the South End, Louis DiBiccari from Storyville in the Back Bay, Mary Dumont from Harvest in Harvard Square, Tiffani Faison from the upcoming Sweet Cheeks in the Fenway area, William Kovel from Cataylst in Kendall Square, Colin Lynch from Menton in the Fort Point District, Marc Orfaly from Pigalle in the Theatre District, Brian Poe from the Rattlesnake in the Back Bay, and Patricia Yeo from OM in Harvard Square.

Tickets to Sausage Fest cost $20, and can be ordered by calling Dante at (617) 497-4200.

For more information on this event, please go to the Grub Street Boston link below.

Dante de Magistris Will Host a Sausage Fest

[November 21 update: The Sausage Fest was held yesterday, and Evan Deluty from Stella in the South End was the winner of the competition. Thanks to Grub Street Boston for the info.]

Tweet