Tsurumen Opens in Somerville's Davis Square

by Marc Hurwitz

A new option for ramen has arrived in Somerville.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Tsurumen is opening tonight in Davis Square, taking over the space on Highland Avenue where Snappy Ramen had been before it moved to Elm Street and was rebranded as Snappy Kitchen. The article says that the new cash-only eatery focuses on two versions of Osaka-style ramen: Paitan chicken ramen and Tokyo shoyu ramen, both of which have a thick chicken-based broth, pork chashu, and house-made noodles. For now, hours at Tsurumen are extremely limited, as the restaurant will only be open from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday during the month of April, though its hours will expand at some point.

The address for this new ramen spot in Davis Square is: Tsurumen, 420 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/tsurumendavis/

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British Beer Company in Framingham Is Closing

by Marc Hurwitz

It looks like another location of a small local chain of British pubs is shutting down.

According to a post from the Framingham Source, British Beer Company in Framingham is closing its doors, with the lease being up for the Route 9 space and construction being slated to take place next door. A Facebook post from the business states that it will close at the end of April and that "The new owners have some great plans for the property and we wish them well." The Framingham location of British Beer Company first opened 12 years ago.

The Walpole outlet of British Beer Company shut down last December, with that closure apparently being due to a lease issue as well; other locations can currently be found in Cedarville, Danvers, Falmouth, Franklin, Hyannis, Pembroke, Plymouth, Sandwich, Westford, Worcester, Manchester, NH, and Portsmouth, NH.

The address for the soon-to-close British Beer Company in Framingham is 120 Worcester Road (Route 9), Framingham, MA, 01702. The website for the chain can be found at: http://www.britishbeer.com/

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Update: Bus Stop Pub in Allston Remains Open for Now

by Marc Hurwitz

[Ed note: This article was updated on April 12 to reflect new information given, including the fact that the place remains open at least for the time being.]

Earlier today, it had appeared that yet another dive bar was shutting down, but it looks like it will remain open for now.

According to an events page on Facebook that has since been deleted, a farewell party was being set up for the Bus Stop Pub in Allston on April 21, with both the discussion on the events page and a Twitter thread indicating that this could have something to do with Mugar Enterprises. Eater Boston has discovered, however, that the Western Avenue watering hole remains in operation and that "the business has not been sold at this time." A bldup.com page does show that much of the property surrounding the Bus Stop Pub is apparently being set up for development by the company.

A number of other dive bars in Boston have shut down over the past several years (with many being replaced by new development), including such spots as the Castlebar in Brighton; Lower Mills Pub and the Centre Bar in Dorchester; Aces High, the Cornerstone Pub, and the Quencher Tavern in South Boston; and the Drinking Fountain in Jamaica Plain.

The address for the Bus Stop Pub is 252 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

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Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grille Opens in Newton Highlands

by Marc Hurwitz

A new Greek restaurant has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a post from Eater Boston, Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grille is now open in Newton Highlands, moving into a space on Lincoln Street near the Walnut Street intersection. Eater mentions that the dining spot offers such items as gyros, falafel, souvlaki, pastitsio, falafel, roasted chicken, and moussaka, and prepared meals are available as well for takeout, while catering is also offered.

Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grille is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with hours being 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

The address for this new Greek restaurant in Newton Highlands is: Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grille, 6 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, 02461. Its website can be found at https://www.grapeleafnewton.com

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Mighty Love Food to Open in Boston's Financial District

by Marc Hurwitz

A new dining spot is on its way to downtown Boston, and one of the people involved comes from a few popular restaurants in the local area.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Mighty Love Food is planning to open on Milk Street in the Financial District, with a search on LinkedIn indicating that Cameron Grob is one of the partners; Grob is also a partner at Serafina in the Financial District and Bastille Kitchen in Fort Point, and he was a founding partner at Cafeteria in the Back Bay as well. The hearing notice also lists veteran chef Jerome Picca as the manager and it appears that he is a partner as well, based on the LinkedIn search.

The Facebook page for Mighty Love Food mentions that it will be a plant-based fast-casual eatery.

The address for this upcoming spot in downtown Boston is: Mighty Love Food, 155 Milk Steet, Boston, MA, 02109. Its website will be at https://www.mightylovefood.com/

[April 17 update: Eater Boston states that Mighty Love Food will not be a vegan restaurant but it will feature veggie dishes, and that it will be open for breakfast and lunch. (It also hopes to debut sometime in mid-summer.)]

[August 30 update: The Tables section of The Boston Globe says that Mighty Love Food plans to open tomorrow (Friday, August 31).]

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La Tate Mexican Restaurant Is Replacing Shing Yee in West Newton

by Marc Hurwitz

A suburban Chinese restaurant has shut its doors, and yet another Mexican spot is on its way, taking over the space.

According to a source within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Shing Yee in West Newton is no longer in operation, with a sign out front saying that La Tate Mexican Restaurant is moving into the Washington Street space. The note out front also refers Shin Yee customers to Rice Valley, another Chinese eatery that is affiliated with the restaurant and is located on Washington Street a short distance east in Newtonville. This comes on the heels of news that a number of other Mexican restaurants are on their way to the Greater Boston area, including Chimichurri's in West Medford, El Potro in Chelsea, Mercado Taco Bar in Boston's Faneuil Hall area, Pink Taco in the Seaport District, El Tacuba Cocina & Tequila Bar in Medford, Tequila's Grill & Cantina in Wakefield, Pancho's Cantina in Wilmington, and Achilito's Taqueria in Jamaica Plain.

Shing Yee which first opened in West Newton approximately 15 years ago, was a casual spot that featured mostly Chinese-American fare along with cocktails.

The address for the now-closed Shing Yee (and new La Tate) is 1255 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465.

[July 23 update: According to a source, La Tate is now open, with a Facebook post from the restaurant confirming this. (Another Facebook post from the place indicates that its menu includes such items as tacos, chimichangas, quesadillas, tamales, taquitos, fajitas, enchiladas, arroz con pollo, carne asada, mole, and more.)]

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