Boston Restaurant Talk

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

Teddy Gallagher's in Franklin to Reopen March 15

At the end of last year, it was reported that a popular Irish pub southwest of Boston had closed, and whether it would reopen again was the big question. Now we have learned that it will indeed be opening back up.

According to its website, Teddy Gallagher's in Franklin is planning to open its doors on March 15, saying that "We are all very excited to get back in action. We assure you all that we will be following all Covid Guidelines and will have protective shields in place for your safety....St. Patrick's Day 2021. We will be offering family Corned Beef Dinners and Shepard's Pie Dinners for take out....Please stay tuned to the Web Site for menu updates and the latest developments. Thanks to all for your continued support!!"

Teddy Gallagher's made the decision to shut down after New Year's Eve, with the decision being based on the ongoing pandemic and the restrictions placed on the Main Street spot. The pub has been in business since 2016.

The address for Teddy Gallagher's is 30 Main Street, Franklin, MA, 02038. Its website can be found at http://www.teddygallagherspub.com/

[Earlier Article]
Teddy Gallagher's in Franklin Has Closed; Future of Place in Question

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

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Tuesday, March 02, 2021

Mike & Patty's Opens at Bow Market in Somerville

A popular Boston breakfast place and sandwich shop that has received both local and national recognition over the years has opened a new outlet in Somerville.

According to a source (Geoff Wong), Mike & Patty's on Church Street in Bay Village has been joined by a second location at Bow Market in Union Square, with their Facebook page indicating that the new eatery in Somerville will be having a grand opening this weekend where it will be giving away 100 Classic Breakfast Sandwiches. We have been told by the people behind the place that the new storefront for Mike & Patty's will allow them to expand their hours and menu at Bow Market; previous to this, they had been selling some of their items out of Hot Box, a Bow Market spot that serves North Shore roast beef sandwiches and South Shore bar pizza and which is under the same ownership.

Mike & Patty's first opened in Bay Village in 2008, and as mentioned here earlier, the place has been featured on TV Diner and Chronicle and included in Boston Magazine's Best of Boston in both 2012 and 2014--and Yahoo and Thrillist had it on their "short list" of Best Breakfast Sandwiches in the United States for 2015.

The website for Mike & Patty's can be found at https://www.mikeandpattys.com/

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

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Jersey Mike's Subs Is Opening Locations in Hingham, Randolph, and Walpole

A New Jersey-based chain of sub shops continues its rapid expansion through the Greater Boston area, with at least three more outlets on the way.

According to its "coming soon" page, Jersey Mike's Subs is planning to open shops in Hingham, Randolph, and Walpole, joining others in the local area in Beverly, Dedham, Quincy, Stoughton, and Swampscott, along with a soon-to-open location in Bedford and further out, another upcoming store in Newburyport. Based on information from their website, the Hingham location will be along Route 3A across from the shipyard, the Randolph outlet will be in a strip mall where Route 139 west meets Route 28, and the Walpole location will be just off Route 1 where it intersects Route 95.

Jersey Mike's Subs, which was established in Point Pleasant, NJ, in 1956, offers hot and cold subs including cheese steaks, tuna, Italians, and BLTs.

The website for Jersey Mike's can be found at https://www.jerseymikes.com/

[April 18 update: Wicked Local states that the Randolph location of Jersey Mike's Subs is slated to have its grand opening on Wednesday, April 21, with all proceeds from that day going to the Friendly Food Pantry of Randolph.]

[May 21 update: According to its website, the Walpole location of Jersey Mike's Subs is now open.]

[June 7 update: According to its website, the Hingham location of Jersey Mike's is now open.]

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

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Bintimani to Leave Roxbury After Eviction, Will Reopen in Providence

A beloved West African restaurant in Boston is saying farewell to the city after being evicted from its space, and it will be reborn in Providence.

According to an article in The Boston Globe, Bintimani in Roxbury's Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square) has lost its home on Harrison Avenue and has been given 30 days to leave the space. The post says that owner Sahr Josiah-Faeduwor and his family will be opening the Sierra Leonean restaurant back up on Westminster Street in the heart of downtown Providence this summer and that he hopes to "innovate with food and inspire other entrepreneurs." The original location of Bintimani first opened approximately 12 years ago and has been known for such dishes as cassava leaves, black-eyed peas, fish stew, pepper soup with chicken, beef patties, kebabs, fried chicken, and more.

The old address for Bintimani was 1127 Harrison Avenue in Roxbury, while the new address will be 326 Westminster Street in Providence.

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

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Monday, March 01, 2021

Update: Outdoor Dining on Public Sidewalks and in Parking Lanes to Resume in Boston Starting March 22

[Ed note: This article was updated on March 12 to reflect the fact that the starting date has now moved up.]

It looks like expanded outdoor dining areas will soon be returning to Boston.

According to an article from Universal Hub, the Mayor's office gave the green light today for restaurants to set up temporary outdoor dining areas on public sidewalks and in parking lanes by April 1, with the starting date being a bit earlier depending on weather conditions. The program had ended on December 1 after being in place for a number of months, though there had been rumblings that it might return in the spring in order to continue to help dining spots get through the pandemic.

The post states that restaurants will need to re-apply for temporary outdoor permits for the 2021 season, while dining spots that did not take part in the program last year will also be allowed to apply.

[March 12 update: Universal Hub reports that the starting date for temporary outdoor dining areas in Boston has been moved up to March 22, based on a relatively placid long-term weather forecast for the region.]

[March 13 update: A Twitter post from the city's licensing board mentions that North End restaurants will need to wait a little longer to commence with temporary outdoor dining, saying that "Due to the high density, North End restaurants will begin on April 1st. Set up may begin March 29th."]

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

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Monument Restaurant Team Looking to Open Diner-Style Concept in Grasshopper Cafe Space in Charlestown

The people behind a Charlestown restaurant and bar could be opening a new spot in the space that had been home to a neighborhood eatery for the past decade.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Monument Restaurant & Tavern team have proposed a diner-style concept for the Grasshopper Cafe space on Bunker Hill Street. An article from the Charlestown Bridge mentions that the plans are in their early stages, with the people behind Monument--which is located on Main Street--giving details about the proposal in a Zoom meeting last week.

In 2019, it was reported that the owners of the Grasshopper Cafe were planning to close the place as they were looking to retire.

The address for the proposed diner from the Monument folks is 229 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

[March 24 update: A licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website indicates that the proposed eatery will be called Monument Diner, though it looks like its exact address will be 231 Bunker Hill Street.]

[June 2 update: According to a source, Grasshopper Cafe has officially closed, with a Facebook post from the place saying "We will miss you all but never forget the best breakfast in the Town! God Bless stay safe! We wish the new owners the Best of Luck !!"]

[Earlier Article]
Grasshopper Cafe in Charlestown May Be Closing

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]

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