Boston Restaurant Talk

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

GFG Cafe to Open at MarketStreet Lynnfield

A Greek cafe and bakery with roots in New Jersey is opening its first Massachusetts location in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to an article from the Boston Real Estate Times, GFG Cafe is planning to open at MarketStreet Lynnfield, with the post saying that it hopes to debut sometime this summer. The business, which was established in Hoboken in 2017, now has a handful of locations in New Jersey and New York along with a couple in Pennsylvania and Florida, with the menu including such items as spanakopita, leek pie, a Greek omelet, pastichio, mousaka, stuffed peppers, chicken kebabs, eggplant rolls, a turkey BLT wrap, coffee, baklava, and more.

The website for GFG Cafe can be found at https://www.gfg-bakery.com/

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

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Mr. Dooley's Olde Irish Village Pub in Cohasset Is Closing

A cozy Irish pub on the South Shore is getting ready to shut down permanently.

According to a source (via a post within the Cohasset143 Facebook group), Mr. Dooley's Olde Irish Village Pub in Cohasset is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

For the past 10 years we have called Cohasset our home. Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control our paths must part. As we pour our last pints and serve our last meals we want to thank you, not only for your patronage, but more importantly your hospitality as you welcomed our family into your community. To our beloved staff, you are what made Dooleys Cohasset great! The backbone of our establishment. You are family and always will be.

The post goes on to say that the last day for the pub will be St. Patrick's Day.

Mr. Dooley's is part of the Somers Pubs group, which includes Mr. Dooley's in downtown Boston along with several other pubs in the heart of the city--Durty Nelly's, the Green Dragon, Hennessy's, and Paddy O's.

The address for Mr. Dooley's Olde Irish Village Pub is 9 Depot Court #1756, Cohasset, MA, 02025. Its website can be found at https://www.mrdooleyscohasset.com/

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

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Monday, February 15, 2021

Atlas Kebab and Grill Is Opening in Dedham

A brand new Mediterranean restaurant appears to be on its way to Dedham, though very little is known about the place at this time.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Atlas Kebab and Grill is planning to open on Bridge Street, with the picture shown indicating that it would move into a space on the Boston line within a small shopping center across from Moseley's and near the Needham Street intersection (this has been confirmed by Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub, who sent us a message today). Other than a select board notice that says "Common Victualer Application – Omyasouk, 37 Bridge Street," there appears to be no other information on this place, so stay tuned for updates.

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

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Butter "UR" Biscuit Opens in Beverly

A new dining spot that is a fusion place of sorts has come to the North Shore.

A note sent to us by Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie indicates that Butter "UR" Biscuit is now open in Beverly, with the website for the Rantoul Street restaurant saying that they offer "Latin Soul Cuisine." The menu for the place includes such items as chicken and waffles, buttermilk biscuits with pulled pork or fried chicken, fried macaroni and cheese balls, guava and cheese empanadas, veggie rice bowls, pulled pork burritos, chicken quesadillas, and Caribbean rice and beans.

The address for Butter "UR" Biscuit is 131 Rantoul Street, Beverly MA, 01915. Its website can be found at https://www.butterurbiscuit.com/

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

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Saturday, February 13, 2021

Update: Two Alarm Fire Destroys The Tradesman in Milford

A popular music club southwest of Boston has been hit by a fire.

According to a message sent to us on Facebook, The Tradesman in Milford caught fire today, with the West Street spot appearing to sustain major damage in the blaze. Sources tell us that the building turned out to be a total loss and has been razed, and while there is chatter that it may be rebuilt, it doesn't appear that anything has been decided for sure as of yet.

The Tradesman has been a place to go for local music while also offering food such as burgers, clam chowder, wings, hot dogs, and subs along with beer, wine, and spirits.

The address for The Tradesman is 284 West Street (Route 140), Milford, MA, 01757. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/tradesmanbar/

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

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Friday, February 12, 2021

Turkish Lazuri Cafe Is Opening in Former Whole Heart Provisions Space in Allston

Last fall, it was reported that the future of the original location of a trio of vegan/vegetarian restaurants was in doubt. Now we have learned that a brand new restaurant is moving into the space.

According to a source, Turkish Lazuri Cafe is opening in Allston, taking over the former Whole Heart Provisions space on Cambridge Street. A check on the menu for the new dining spot shows such items as pancakes, French toast, omelets, menemen (a Turkish egg dish), gozleme (a Turkish flatbread), falafel, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, spinach pie, lentil soup, kebabs, kofte wraps, lahmacun (Turkish pizza), baklava, and more.

Whole Heart Provisions debuted in Allston in the fall of 2015, with James DiSabatino (Roxy's Grilled Cheese, A4cade) and Rebecca Arnold (Sarma, Alden & Harlow, Pain D'Avignon, 606 Congress) being behind the place. It appears that the other Whole Heart outlets in Cambridge's Harvard Square and Central Square are in hibernation, based on their web pages.

The address for Turkish Lazuri Cafe is 487 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the restaurant can be found at https://lazuricafe.com/

[May 21 update: According to its website, Turkish Lazuri Cafe is now open.]

[Earlier Article]
Whole Heart Provisions in Allston Is For Rent

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

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