2023-10-02 13:24
A restaurant and bakery in the southwest suburbs of Boston has shut down, and a new spot is planning to take over the space.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restau… Read More
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A news-based journal on the Boston restaurant scene. The owner of this blog is also the founder of Boston's Hidden Restaurants, a website that focuses on local dining spots.
2023-10-02 00:44
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 25 and October 1, 2023.Hing Shing Pastry in Chinatown Has ClosedA decades-old B… Read More
2023-09-29 20:05
It looks like a decades-old bakery in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood is shutting down.According to a post from @jgmahoney, Hing Shing Pastry on Beach Street is apparently closing its doors… Read More
2023-09-29 18:18
A brand new Mexican restaurant from the people behind Tenoch that has been in the works for more than five years is finally on the verge of opening.According to an article from Boston M… Read More
2023-09-29 14:24
A new restaurant has come to the South Shore after being in the works since late last year.According to an Instagram post from the place, Blue Fish River Tavern is now open in Duxbury, movin… Read More
2023-09-28 21:56
A chocolate shop in Somerville is moving to Cambridge, becoming part of a wine and dessert bar that has an ownership connection.According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1, Gât&eac&hell…Read More
2023-09-28 21:12
An Asian noodle spot that had been located in a downtown Boston food hall appears to be reopening in a new location in Cambridge.According to a post from @jgmahoney, Noodle BOS is plann… Read More
2023-09-28 18:55
A Canadian chain of casual upscale restaurants has opened its first New England location on the Boston waterfront.According to a press release, Moxies opens this evening in the city's Seapor… Read More
2023-09-28 16:52
A well-known roast beef joint north of Boston has shuttered, and it looks like the space will be taken over by a new owner.According to a Facebook post from the place, Harrison's Roast Beef… Read More
2023-09-28 14:17
A North Shore restaurant and bar that is popular with beachgoers is shutting down, though there appears to be a ray of hope that it could be returning in some form.According to an article in… Read More
2023-09-27 20:17
A brewery just north of Boston that has been trying to expand for a couple of years is now facing an uncertain future.According to a message sent from Nichole Davis of WBZ 1030, Bone Up Brew… Read More
2023-09-27 17:16
A longtime Chinese restaurant west of Boston is shutting down.According to an article from Wicked Local, Chang An in Concord is going to be closing its doors after business hours on October… Read More
2023-09-25 18:40
An old-school seafood restaurant on the North Shore that has been around for nearly 70 years is shutting down.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook… Read More
2023-09-25 14:43
A longtime Jamaica Plain pizzeria is closing down.According to a Facebook post, Captain Nemo's on Centre Street is getting ready to close, with the post saying the following:Come say goodbye… Read More
2023-09-25 00:15
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 18 and September 24, 2023.A Food Hall Is Coming to the Winthrop Center in Downt… Read More
2023-09-22 21:59
It looks like a new bagel shop is on its way to Boston.According to Drew Starr, who posted within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Manhattan Bagel 'n Coff… Read More
2023-09-22 17:13
Last spring, it was reported that a local restaurateur was looking to open a new restaurant and bar in the space in Allston where a location of a group of pizzerias had been. It looks like t… Read More
2023-09-22 15:08
Another food hall is on the way to Boston, and this one will be in the heart of the city.Based on information from a licensing board hearing page within the city's website and a post within… Read More
2023-09-21 21:31
A new dining and drinking spot is on its way to Somerville, and it looks like it will be replacing a pub that has been closed for a little while now.According to a poster within the Friends… Read More
2023-09-21 14:53
A local group of Italian eateries that focus on takeout will be closing one of its locations.According to a message from Nichole Davis of WBZ 1030, Fiorella's Express/Trattoria in Brigh… Read More
2023-09-20 20:15
A local group of Asian restaurants and food trucks that are known in part for their Vietnamese sandwiches will be opening a new brick-and-mortar spot at a growing development in Cambridge.Ac… Read More
2023-09-20 18:27
A chain of donut shops will be opening its first outlet in New England, and it will be located in the southwest suburbs of Boston.According to a Twitter/X post from @JeremyKrantz, Duck Donut… Read More
2023-09-20 16:44
Last summer it was reported that a chain of NYC-based halal restaurants would be expanding to a third location in the Boston area, and now we have learned that it is on the verge of opening… Read More
2023-09-20 13:26
A couple of years ago, it was reported that a landmark Boston restaurant that has been closed since a 2018 fire might be coming back, and now we have learned that it could be reborn this win… Read More
2023-09-19 13:51
An Italian takeout place has debuted in the northern suburbs of Boston, moving into a space where a Chinese eatery had been.According to a source, The Emporio is now open in Stoneham, moving… Read More
2023-09-19 13:11
Last fall, it was reported that a local group of organic cafes would be opening a new location just off Route 128, and now we have learned that it has debuted.According to a press release, L… Read More
2023-09-18 20:59
Earlier this year, it was reported that a landmark pizzeria in New York City was expanding to Cambridge, and now we have learned that it has debuted.According to a poster within the Friends… Read More
2023-09-18 18:16
It looks like a pair of Japanese pubs just west and north of Boston will be expanding to a third location, and this one will be just south of the city.According to a source, Omori Izakaya ha… Read More
2023-09-18 14:20
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 11 and September 17, 2023.Pikalo Opens in the Former Izzy's Restaurant Space in… Read More
2023-09-17 22:49
A beloved Thai restaurant is getting ready to close its doors.According to a source (Caeli Bourbeau) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dok Bua in B… Read More
2023-09-15 20:26
A group of bubble tea places has opened its fifth location in the Greater Boston area, and this one replaces a now-closed takeout place in the city's North End neighborhood.Based on informat… Read More
2023-09-15 14:26
A brand new Japanese restaurant has debuted in the western suburbs of Boston after being in the works for more than a year.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaur… Read More
2023-09-14 22:25
What once was a trio of South Shore spots featuring pizza and wings appears to be down to only one location.A check on the place this week indicated that Pizzing's in Holbrook is no longer i… Read More
2023-09-14 18:42
A change is coming to a restaurant space in Cambridge that has seen a few changes over recent times.According to a post by troysch1 on Bluesky, Midwest Grill Fusion is in the process of… Read More
2023-09-14 14:37
A local group of dining spots known in part for their empanadas has expanded to Cambridge, taking over the space where a longtime Puerto Rican eatery had been.According to a Bluesky pos… Read More
2023-09-13 18:44
A local group of vegan ice cream shops is shutting down another one one of its outlets. According to an article from the Jamaica Plain News, FoMu on Centre Street in JP is closing its d… Read More
2023-09-13 14:50
A new restaurant has come to an airport west of Boston, and it replaces another dining spot that had been in business since the 1970s.According to its website and social media Fourth & F… Read More
2023-09-12 18:17
A brand new Greek dining spot is on its way to Boston, opening where a location of another Greek restaurant had been.According to a job post within the Craigslist site, The Greek Gyro is goi… Read More
2023-09-12 14:19
Last summer, it was reported that a group of tapas spots based in New York City was planning to expand to a space by the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it has debuted.Accord… Read More
2023-09-11 20:56
A cafe in Dorchester has expanded to another space, with this one being in Cambridge.According to a post on Bluesky from troysch1.bsky.social, Ripple Cafe is now open in Kendall Square… Read More
2023-09-11 13:28
A Chinese restaurant on the North Shore has opened a second outpost north of Boston.According to a source, New Style Asian Food is now open in Lynnfield, with the new location in the Kernwoo… Read More
2023-09-10 23:51
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 4 and September 10, 2023.Red Wing Diner Is Temporarily ClosedAn iconic suburban… Read More
2023-09-08 19:52
The people behind a Somali restaurant in East Boston will be expanding to a new space at MIT in Cambridge.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Fa… Read More
2023-09-08 18:01
A donut place within a Boston food hall has shuttered after being in business for only a short period of time.According to a source, Little Moose Donuts at Hub Hall by North Station is no lo… Read More
2023-09-08 14:19
A group of Indian street food spots that focuses on egg-based dishes will be expanding to the Greater Boston area.According to a source (Craig Foster), Egg Holic is planning to open in Burli… Read More
2023-09-07 20:42
An iconic suburban diner that has been around for a long time has shuttered, though it appears to be only a temporary closure.According to a source, the Red Wing Diner in Walpole is closed f… Read More
2023-09-07 19:05
A Western-themed restaurant and bar that has been around for more than 40 years is on the market.According to a source, the Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk is for sale, with a listing within t… Read More
2023-09-07 14:41
A new dining spot may be on its way to the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, and its name may be familiar to those who grew up in the North End long ago.According to a licensing hearing pa… Read More
2023-09-06 20:07
A North Shore bakery is expanding to include evening service.According to a job post within the Craigslist site, Honeycomb in South Hamilton is adding a natural wine bar to its space, with t… Read More
2023-09-06 18:10
A trio of barbecue joints will soon be joined by a new location, and this one will be its first within the Boston city limits.According to a press release, Blue Ribbon BBQ is opening within… Read More
2023-09-06 16:38
A new option for nightlife is getting ready to debut high above the city.According to a press release, View Boston After Dark is opening on Friday, September 8 within Stratus rooftop bar and… Read More
2023-09-06 13:08
What was once a local trio of cafes is now down to one.According to a source, As Good As It Gets Cafe in Norwood is no longer in business, with pictures of the storefront showing signs that… Read More
2023-09-05 17:19
A Cambridge restaurant that focused on a cuisine not often found in the Greater Boston area has shut down.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook gro… Read More
2023-09-05 14:32
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 28 and September 3, 2023.Tiki Island in Medford Is Closing; New Owners to Take Ove… Read More
2023-09-04 00:33
It looks like another old-school Polynesian restaurant is saying farewell to the Greater Boston area.According to a source, Tiki Island in Medford is getting ready to close down, with a Face… Read More
2023-09-01 19:36
A pizzeria in the northern suburbs of Boston that has been around for 30 years has shut down.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page… Read More
2023-09-01 18:14
Early last year, it was reported that a chain of conveyor belt sushi restaurants would be opening a new location just south of downtown Boston, and now we have learned that it has debuted.Ac… Read More
2023-09-01 14:19
A few weeks ago, it was reported that a North Shore restaurant that resided in an historic space had shut down and would be replaced by a new dining spot, and now we have learned that the ne… Read More
2023-08-31 17:09
A brand new Italian takeout/delivery place has come to an industrial area not too far from the Southeast Expressway.According to a post within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Face… Read More
2023-08-31 15:13
A popular Indian restaurant in MetroWest has shut down.According to a post from Kiat Cormier of ChewOnThis, who posted within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page… Read More
2023-08-30 20:13
A bakery in Quincy that features cupcakes is shutting down.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Babycakes on Beale Street (just outsid… Read More
2023-08-30 18:16
A restaurant that focused on barbecue has shut down after being in business for a bit under two years.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group p… Read More
2023-08-30 15:13
A new dining spot is coming to Cambridge, taking over the space where a Mexican restaurant had been.According to a post from kenji.boston on Bluesky, a sign is now up in Inman Square for Oak… Read More
2023-08-30 01:49
Earlier this year, it was reported that a restaurant and a music club in Cambridge were both facing an uncertain future, but now we have learned that the music club will remain in place, tho… Read More
2023-08-29 19:23
The family behind a farm on the South Shore that includes an ice cream stand has bought another ice cream stand a couple of towns away.Based on information from a poster within the Friends o… Read More
2023-08-29 17:56
A new bakery-cafe with Israeli influences is looking to open in Cambridge, and it will be taking over a space that had been home to a location of a group of cafes that shut down last year.Ac… Read More
2023-08-29 14:27
It looks like a local group of burger spots has shut down one of its locations.According to multiple sources, Tasty Burger at North Station in Boston is no longer in business, with a check w… Read More
2023-08-28 18:12
A seafood restaurant just off the Southeast Expressway is expanding to a mixed-use development that is within sight of the Mass. Pike.According to a source (Kelley Kassa), The Pearl is plann… Read More
2023-08-28 14:49
It looks like a local group of barbecue restaurants is further expanding into the Greater Boston area, as a new one is being proposed for the northern suburbs.According to a source, The Smok… Read More
2023-08-28 00:20
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 21 and August 27, 2023.Boloco Closes Its Berklee Location in Boston Today; F… Read More
2023-08-25 15:04
A local chain of restaurants known in part for its burritos and bowls is closing one of its Boston locations today, and two other Boston outlets will soon be shutting down as well, leaving o… Read More
2023-08-25 12:06
A North Shore dining spot that has a well-known local restaurateur behind it has shuttered, and it isn't known what might become of the place. Based on information from a source, a Face… Read More
2023-08-24 22:12
A Salvadoran restaurant in East Boston whose building was hit by a fire earlier this summer has been reborn in a brand new space.According to a source, Topacio Restaurant is now open on Chel… Read More
2023-08-24 20:40
A local group of vegetarian dining spots has said goodbye to one of its locations.According to an article from Universal Hub, Clover on Boylston Street in Boston's Back Bay has shuttered, wi… Read More
2023-08-24 14:25
It looks like a longtime Mexican restaurant in Somerville is shutting down.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (via a Somerville, MA C… Read More
2023-08-23 19:36
A new restaurant is on its way to Watertown, and it will take over the space where a decades-old diner had been.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebo… Read More
2023-08-23 16:47
More than three years after its plans were first announced, a location of a small group of coffee shops is finally getting ready to open in Cambridge.Based on a message from a source along w… Read More
2023-08-22 19:47
A suburban bakery-cafe that has been around for a long time has shut down.According to a Twitter post from @Foodyguy1, La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe in Winchester is no longer in b… Read More
2023-08-22 14:38
A Somerville shop that sold supplies for making cocktails while also having mixology classes has shut down after 15 years in business.According to its website, The Boston Shaker on Holland S… Read More
2023-08-21 18:30
The person behind a couple of steakhouses and an Italian dining and drinking spot south of Boston is looking to open a brand new Italian restaurant that will also be south of the city.Accord… Read More
2023-08-21 14:31
The group behind several restaurants south of Boston has opened a new dining spot on the South Shore that features steak, seafood, and more, and which has views of the water.According to its… Read More
2023-08-21 00:08
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 14 and August 20, 2023.Ganko Ittetsu Ramen Is Opening in BraintreeAn award-winning… Read More
2023-08-18 20:52
A new dining spot is on its way to a Boston neighborhood, and the couple behind it run three other restaurants in the city.According to an article from Universal Hub, Cilantro Latin Kit… Read More
2023-08-18 19:40
An award-winning ramen spot in Brookline is getting ready to open a new location in the southern suburbs of Boston.According to multiple posters on social media, Ganko Ittetsu Ramen is… Read More
2023-08-18 18:14
It looks like a California-based chain of eateries focusing on Nashville hot chicken may be opening its first outlet in the southern suburbs of Boston.A Patriot Ledger article ment… Read More
2023-08-18 14:35
A new restaurant is coming to the South Shore, replacing an Asian fusion restaurant that took more than three years to open before debuting in late 2021.According to a couple of sources, The… Read More
2023-08-17 15:38
The Boston location of a group of trendy steakhouses may be going away, as its space is on the market.According to a source, the Nusr-et Steakhouse space on Arlington Street is for lease, wi… Read More
2023-08-16 20:40
A tiny Jamaica Plain eatery that is a cafe by day and a restaurant by night could be getting a lot bigger, as it is eyeing the space next door that had been home to another dining and drinki… Read More
2023-08-16 15:35
An historic building in the western suburbs of Boston could still become the site of a restaurant thanks in part to the efforts of a nonprofit group.According to someone involved with Friend… Read More
2023-08-15 14:04
It looks like a local group of organic cafes may be opening another location in Somerville.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Life A… Read More
2023-08-14 20:39
Last summer, it was reported that a chain of upscale steakhouses was planning to open a new Boston-area location just off Route 128, and now we have learned that it has debuted.According to… Read More
2023-08-14 18:20
A fifth location of a local group of Greek restaurants is on the way, and this will be the first one that is outside of Boston.NBC10 Boston is reporting (via the Boston Business Journal) tha… Read More
2023-08-14 14:45
Last spring, it was reported that an award-winning chef was opening a third Boston-area location of an Italian restaurant, and now we have learned that it has debuted.According to an article… Read More
2023-08-14 00:30
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 7 and August 13, 2023.Craft Beer Cellar and Trinktisch Restaurant in Belmont Are U… Read More
2023-08-11 22:45
A restaurant and bar in downtown Boston that is popular with office workers may be replaced by a new dining and drinking spot, and a familiar name is behind that place.According to a licensi… Read More
2023-08-11 18:18
Earlier this year, it was reported that a local group of restaurants and bars would be opening three new locations in the Greater Boston area, and now we have learned that one of them has op… Read More
2023-08-11 14:52
A Taiwan-based chain of bubble tea shops has opened two more outlets in the Greater Boston area.According to a source, Gong Cha is now open in the Davis Square section of Somerville, while a… Read More
2023-08-10 23:14
A new specialty grocery store has come to the South Shore.According to a source, Schubert Provisions is now open in Braintree, moving into the space on Washington Street in Braintree Square… Read More
2023-08-10 18:29
A dining spot in a Boston food hall that is known in part for its fried chicken sandwiches is saying farewell to its space.According to Patrick Maguire who posted within the Friends of Bosto… Read More
2023-08-10 15:55
A new restaurant has debuted in Roslindale after being in the works for two years.According to a source, Midnight Morning is now open on Birch Street in Roslindale Village, moving into the s… Read More
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