O'Fado in Peabody Closes; Top Steak House Opens in Its Space

A Portuguese restaurant in Peabody that closed several years ago, only to reopen a couple of years later, has closed once again and a Brazilian steakhouse has moved into its spot.

O'Fado, a restaurant on Walnut Street that had been replaced by a Greek spot called Akropolis in 2006 (and subsequently took over the space again in 2008), has been replaced by Top Steak House, a casual Brazilian eatery and watering hole that is open for lunch and dinner daily. In addition to an elegant-looking dining area, the restaurant also has a bar section that features live music.

Top Steak House is open from 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM seven days a week.

The address for this new Brazilian steakhouse in Peabody is: Top Steak House, 72 Walnut Street, Peabody, MA, 01960. The phone number is (978) 532-1530. And the website can be found at: http://topsteakbar.com/

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Bloomy Rind Opens in Hingham

A specialty cheese shop has opened in Hingham, and the person behind it is a chef with quite a background.

According to Boston.com, Bloomy Rind is now open on Main Street in the center of this South Shore town, bringing to the area a store that features a variety of cheeses and breads, as well as salads, vegetable plates, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and more. The article mentions that the owner of Bloomy Rind graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has worked at the high-end Back Bay restaurant L'Espalier as well as a number of Todd English restaurants.

The boston.com article also states that cooking classes may be offered at Bloomy Rind at some point in the future.

Bloomy Rind is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday (it is closed on Sundays).

The address for this new gourmet cheese shop in Hingham is: Bloomy Rind,
21 Main Street, Hingham, MA, 02043. The phone number is (781) 740-1001. And their website can be found at: http://www.bloomyrind.com/

For more information on the opening of Bloomy Rind, please go to the boston.com link below.

No restaurant required for Hingham's newest great chef

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MooBella Brings Ice Cream Vending Machines to the Boston Area

A local company has introduced a unique concept to the Boston area; interactive vending machines that allow folks to customize their own ice cream. Taunton-based MooBella now has a number of Ice Creamery machines at various hospitals, colleges, and universities around the region, as well as machines at Logan Airport and the New England Aquarium.

According to the company's website, the three-step process of ordering ice cream through the MooBella vending machines includes picking from 12 different flavors (including mocha, black raspberry, and pistachio), choosing from three mix-in options, and picking either premium or light ice cream. The machine then blends, aerates, and freezes the ingredients (which includes 100% all-natural dairy products).

MooBella was first established in 2001, with the commercial introduction of the Ice Creamery machine coming to New England last year.

On a side note, the MooBella Twitter page mentions that WGBH's Greater Boston show will be featuring the MooBella machine at the New England Aquarium. The show airs at 7:00 PM.

For more information on MooBella's ice cream vending machines coming to the Boston area, please go to their website at: http://www.moobella.com/

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Guacaholics Anonymous Coming to Fenway Cantina July 28, 2010

An event for lovers of a particular type of Mexican food is coming to the Fenway neighborhood of Boston later this month. Guacaholics Anonymous will be held at the Fenway Cantina on Boylston Street on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and it will feature guacamole from several area restaurants, including Anna's Taqueria, Dorado Tacos and Cemitas, El Pelon Taqueria, Fenway Cantina, Ole, Poe's Kitchen, and Zocalo.

The event will be raising money for a few local organizations (Community Servings, Lovin' Spoonful, Share our Strength).

Ticket prices for Guacaholics Anonymous are $10.00 (plus a $1.54 fee), with guests receiving a complimentary Patron Citronge Margarita and a sampling of several different types of guacamole. Tickets can be purchased at http://guacanon.eventbrite.com/

For those on Facebook, more information on the event can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133348646699492

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Treat Cupcake Bar Opens in Needham

A new cupcake shop that allows customers to design their own cupcakes has opened in the western suburbs of Boston.

According to both their Facebook page and website, Treat Cupcake Bar is now open in Needham, bringing to the town a unique, "interactive" shop that also offers a standard list of cupcakes (as well as a rotating list and a seasonal list). The new Highland Avenue shop features a three-step process that allows customers to make their own cupcakes: 1) Pick from several types of cupcakes (including vegan and gluten-free); 2) Choose a frosting; 3) Add some treats, such as sprinkles, gummy worms, shredded coconut, Pop Rocks, and white chocolate chips.

Treat Cupcake Bar has a small room that can be used for children's parties and activities, and they also do catering for special events.

The address for this new cupcake shop in Needham, which is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, is: Treat Cupcake Bar, 1450 Highland Avenue, Needham MA, 02494. The phone number is (781) 444-4995. And the website can be found at: http://www.treatcupcakebar.com/

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Liberty Bell Restaurant Opens in Billerica

A group of roast beef and seafood restaurants with several locations around the Boston area has opened a new spot north of the city.

According to the Billerica Minuteman and Wicked Local, the Liberty Bell restaurant is now open on Boston Road in Billerica, making this their fifth location in the region. Liberty Bell, which first started out in South Boston about 35 years ago, features a variety of sandwiches and subs (including roast beef) as well as seafood, pizza, pasta, steak tips, wings, and chicken kabobs. The Billerica location also serves breakfast all day, and has the biggest menu of all the Liberty Bell restaurants, according to the article.

In addition to its original South Boston location and the new restaurant in Billerica, Liberty Bell can also be found in Melrose, Stoneham, and Woburn.

The address for this new dining spot in Billerica is: Liberty Bell, 420 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, 01821.

For more information on the opening of the Liberty Bell restaurant in Billerica, please go to the Billerica Minuteman/Wicked Local link below.

Family-owned restaurant opens to flood of customers

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