Rudi's Resto Cafe in Boston's Newmarket Square Has Closed

A dining spot within a hotel in the Newmarket Square section of Boston has closed its doors, with the reasons for its closure apparently stemming from an incident involving a police chase a couple of months ago.

According to Universal Hub, Rudi's Resto Cafe, which had been located in the Hampton Inn and Suites near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, has shut down because of a "financial nosedive" the restaurant went into following a car chase in which shots were fired. The resultant battle between the owners of Rudi's and the landlord of the space ultimately led to the downfall of the dining spot, according to one of the restaurant owners.

Rudi's Resto Cafe first opened in Newmarket Square in the winter of 2009, featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, a number of classic and New American entrees, and desserts, as well as live music and art shows. An original location of Rudi's had been at Rowes Wharf along the Boston waterfront, but it closed a couple of years ago.

The address for this now-closed restaurant in Newmarket Square was: Rudi's Resto Cafe, 811 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118.

For more information on this story, please go to the Universal Hub link below.

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Great American Tavern Opening in North Reading

A new restaurant and watering hole is going to be opening north of Boston, and it looks like it will be an entertainment spot as well.

According to a job post on the Craigslist site, the Great American Tavern is planning to open on Main Street (Route 28) in North Reading, moving into the space where the Italian eatery Ristorante Daniela used to be until closing more than two years ago. The post mentions that the new restaurant will be a casual spot that features American cuisine, live music on weekends, weekly trivia nights, and two bar areas with a number of TVs. Private functions will also be available at the place, according to the post.

Expect a late February opening for the Great American Tavern, which looks to have a capacity of about 200.

[March 7, 2011 update: According to the North Reading Patch, the Great American Tavern is now open.]

The address for this new restaurant and bar in North Reading is: Great American Tavern, 303 Main Street, North Reading, MA, 01864.

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Beantown Pub Owners Plan to Open a New Restaurant in Boston's Beacon Hill Neighborhood

If all goes as planned, an American restaurant may be coming to the Beacon Hill section of Boston, and the people behind it also happen to own a watering hole near Boston Common.

According to Boston.com, the group behind the Beantown Pub on Tremont Street are looking to open a new restaurant on Cambridge Street (across from Massachusetts General Hospital) where The Spotted Apron bakery and cafe used to be. The article mentions that the Beacon Hill Civic Association heard about the plans for the new eatery last night, and that the restaurant is currently trying to receive a wine, malt beverage, and cordials license from the city's licensing board. If the new as-of-yet unnamed dining spot does open, expect classic American dishes including rotisserie-style meat options, according to Boston.com.

If/when the restaurant opens, the address for it would be 326 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA, 02114.

For more information on the proposed opening of this new eatery from the Beantown Pub owners, please go to the Boston.com link below.

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Ruyi Restaurant Opens in Lexington, Taking Over Former Teppanyaki Space

A new Japanese and Chinese restaurant has opened in Lexington, moving into the space where another Asian dining spot had been.

According to the Lexington Minuteman and Wicked Local, Ruyi Restaurant is now open on Waltham Street in the center of town, taking over the spot where Teppanyaki used to be. the article mentions that like the now-closed Teppanyaki, Ruyi Restaurant features hibachi grills, and it also has a sushi bar. Based on the restaurant's website, the menu also includes Japanese and Chinese dishes such as yaki soba, crab tempura, beef teriyaki, clams with black bean sauce, roasted duck, curry chicken, pork chop suey, and much more.

The address for this new Asian restaurant in Lexington Center is: Ruyi Restaurant, 27 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02420. The website for the eatery can be found at: http://www.ruyirestaurant.com/

For more information on the opening of Ruyi Restaurant, please go to the Lexington Minuteman/Wicked Local link below.

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Vittorio's Italian Kitchen (An Italian Drive-Thru) Opens in Revere

A new Italian restaurant has opened just north of Boston, and it has a feature that few, if any, Boston-area Italian dining spots have--a drive-up window.

According to The Boston Herald, Vittorio's Italian Kitchen opened on Route 60 in Revere in November, moving into the space where a KFC branch was until burning down this past winter. The article mentions that the new restaurant, which is co-owned by a former Executive Chef from Il Panino in Boston (the other owner used to own the KFC), features Italian classics that are made to order yet served quickly. In addition to the drive-thru option, diners can also order at the counter inside, choosing from such dishes as lasagna, chicken marsala, eggplant sandwiches, and more. Vittorio's Italian Kitchen has just received a beer and wine license, so it is likely that alcohol will start being offered at the restaurant later this month.

The address for this new Italian restaurant and drive-thru in Revere is: Vittorio's Italian Kitchen, 169 Squire Road, Revere, MA, 02151.

For more information on the opening of Vittorio's Italian Kitchen, please go to the Boston Herald link below.

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Thanks to Dave Andelman of the Phantom Gourmet for initially bringing this to our attention.

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Prose in Arlington Has Closed

An eclectic upscale restaurant in Arlington whose owner had briefly considered shutting its doors about a year ago has decided to close for good.

According to The Arlington Advocate and Wicked Local, Prose on Mass. Ave. (just east of Arlington Center) shut down on New Year's Eve after being in business for about 15 years, citing economic demands. As reported in an earlier article here, the owner had been looking to close the restaurant in December of 2009 due to financial issues, but customers contributed money to help her stay open. This time, however, the closure is permanent, The Advocate says.

Prose was known for its inventive seasonal menu that featured such items as grilled octopus, spaetzle, spicy pork belly, roasted sea bass, stewed chicken, short ribs, and flan. The restaurant also did some catering.

The address for this now-closed restaurant in Arlington was: Prose, 352 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

For more information on the closing of Prose in Arlington, please go to the Arlington Advocate/Wicked Local link below.

One Arlington restaurant closes its doors for good

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