Besito Plans to Open in Boston

Last year we reported that a trio of upscale Mexican restaurants in New York and Connecticut was looking to expand into the Boston area, with at least two locations coming to the suburbs. Now we have learned that another one might be coming to the city itself.

The Boston Globe is reporting that Besito is considering opening somewhere in Boston, joining soon-to-open outlets in Burlington and Chestnut Hill. The article mentions that restaurateur John Tunney III "plans to launch another Besito in Boston proper in the near future," though no specific location has been given. It appears that the Burlington branch will be the first to open in the area, with the Globe saying it plans to open at the Burlington Mall June 17, while the location at the Mall at Chestnut Hill could be opening later this summer. Another outlet had been planned for MarketStreet Lynnfield, though there is no word right now on whether that one will indeed be opening.

Currently, locations of Besito can be found in Huntington and Roslyn (both in New York) as well as West Hartford, CT. The website for Besito is at http://www.besitomexican.com/

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Po Boy in Newton to Debut a Food Truck

Yet another new food truck is coming to the Boston area, and this one will focus on a dish that is popular down south.

According to a post in The Boston Globe, owner Eric Cormier of Po Boy in Newton is planning to debut a food truck by June, with the truck offering chicken, catfish, shrimp, and oyster po boys. The article mentions that the truck could be located in the South Station area, though it is not known if this is definite yet, nor is it known whether the truck will also be at other locations in and around the city of Boston. (Keep checking back for updates.)

[July 14 update: An email from UrbanDaddy last Thursday said that the Po Boy food truck was expected to roll out "this week" (or last week, since it was sent last Thursday). It does not appear that the truck is up and running just yet, but based on the email, it should be any day now.]

Po Boy first opened on Crafts Street in the Newtonville section of Newton in the latter part of 2012, taking over the space where Eugene's Coffee & Hot Dogs and the Crafts Street Cafe had both been.

The address for Po Boy is 67 Crafts Street, Newton, MA, 02458.

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The Dining Room Is Opening within The Living Room in Boston's North End

A brand new "restaurant within a restaurant" is coming to the North End of Boston.

A press release indicates that The Dining Room is going to be opening inside The Living Room, which is in the Mercantile Building on Atlantic Avenue. The new concept will be "a relaxed yet refined place" that will feature "locally sourced and globally inspired comfort food" such as ahi tuna poke with wakame, wonton, ginger and Sriracha; moules a la biere blanche; crab agnolotti; schnitzel with gurkensalat and German potato salad; and chicken balti with naan bread and North Indian spices. Drinks at The Dining Room will include options from a seasonal cocktail list that will rotate several times a year, with both classic cocktails and modern creations offered. The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and will also have a weekend brunch.

It appears that The Dining Room officially opens its doors on May 29.

The address for The Dining Room (as well as The Living Room) is 101 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA, 02110.

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Boston's Baddest Burger and Sandwich Co. Is Expanding

A food truck and caterer that focuses on burgers is getting ready to expand.

According to a job post on the Craigslist site, Boston's Baddest Burger & Sandwich Co. is currently hiring, with a "full restaurant staff needed" and a note saying that "We Are expanding our Brands. We will be opening our fixed location on June 1st and adding a second truck in the month of June." It is not known exactly where the fixed location will be as of yet, nor is it known whether another brand that it is involved with--Maine-ly Lobstah--is going to be part of this particular expansion. It does appear that the brick-and-mortar restaurant will be located in either Canton or Norwood (or both), based on the Craigslist post.

[May 20 update: According to an earlier article from the Canton Citizen, the brick-and-mortar location for Boston’s Baddest Burger will apparently be 588 Washington Street in Canton, which is where The Chubby Chickpea had been before moving to Jackson Street. (The article also says that the place will be called "Boston’s Baddest Burger and the Mainely Lobstah.") Thanks to a poster on this page for letting us know about the restaurant's location.]

July 10, 2015 update: Eater Boston states that a second location of Boston's Baddest Burger has opened, and as indicated above, its location is in Norwood (the Route 1 shop joins its other brick-and-mortar in Canton).]

Boston's Baddest Burger & Sandwich Co. debuted in the summer of 2012, with the food truck offering burgers, deli sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, and more. It can currently be found mainly in Norwood, Boston, and Waltham, though it also sets up in other areas, including at event sites. The website for the truck and caterer is at http://www.bostonsbaddestburger.com/

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

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Beantown Pho and Grill Opens in Boston's Back Bay

A new Vietnamese restaurant has just opened in the heart of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.

UrbanDaddy is reporting that Beantown Pho & Grill is now open on Newbury Street between Fairfield Street and Gloucester Street, with the eatery apparently taking over the space where a location of b.good had been (b.good is moving the shop to Boylston Street within the same neighborhood). The article says that the new dining spot has 10 options for pho along with "grilled meat on sticks and other things," and the interior of the place has the appearance of a "well-worn Cape cottage."

The address for this new Vietnamese restaurant in the Back Bay is: Beantown Pho & Grill, 272 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

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

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Amsterdam Falafelshop Is Opening in Boston's Kenmore Square

Last year we reported that a Washington, DC-based falafel shop that has a location in Somerville was planning on opening a few more shops in the Boston area. Now we have learned where one of them will be.

Eater Boston is reporting that Amsterdam Falafelshop is going to be opening in Kenmore Square, moving into the Beacon Street space where a location of Boca Grande had been until closing last summer. The article says that this shop will have approximately twice the seating of the location on Elm Street in Davis Square, with the eatery looking to open later this year. Expect to see such items as falafel, salads, fries, and chips at the new store.

[February 26, 2015 update: A new article from Eater Boston says (via the restaurant's Twitter page) that the Kenmore Square location of Amsterdam Falafelshop is waiting on what appears to be final inspections; as soon as they get the green light to open, we will post another update here.]

[March 12, 2015 update: According to a Twitter post from Boston Globe writer @kcbaskin, the new location of Amsterdam Falafelshop in Kenmore Square opens tomorrow (Friday, March 13).]

The Somerville location of Amsterdam Falafelshop first opened its doors in July of 2012.

The address for this new falafel shop in Kenmore Square is: Amsterdam Falafelshop, 642 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for the group of shops can be found at http://www.falafelshop.com/

[Earlier Article]
Amsterdam Falafelshop to Open Four More Locations in the Boston Area

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