2023-04-09 22:56
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between April 3 and April 9, 2023.Joia Restaurant & Lounge Opens Within the Harborside Inn in… Read More
Blog Directory > Blogging Blogs > Guides Blogs > Boston Restaurant Talk guides Blog >
Boston Restaurant Talk Blog
bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com
Tags:
restaurant
boston
mitho restaurant
closed
brewing
italian restaurant
thai
bostons hidden
yego coffee
joia restaurant
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.
2023-04-07 20:24
A bar near Boston's Faneuil Hall that was shut down indefinitely by the city a year ago may be returning with a name change--and the name would be the same as that of a now-closed Cambridge… Read More
2023-04-07 17:16
A new Italian restaurant is on its way to the heart of Boston a bit later this month.According to a press release, Joia Restaurant & Lounge is opening inside the Harborside Inn on State… Read More
2023-04-07 14:39
A brand new Italian spot has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.According to its Facebook page, La Vita Dolce is now open in Tewksbury, with a ribbon cutting taking place at the end of M… Read More
2023-04-06 22:33
A pair of vegan restaurants is back down to just one, as its second location has shut down.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Zhu Ve… Read More
2023-04-06 16:09
A restaurant in Malden that featured Vietnamese and Chinese food has shut down.According to a source, Pho 99 on Pleasant Street closed on March 28, with a photo showing a note in the window… Read More
2023-04-05 20:42
A Rwandan coffee shop has come to Somerville.Eater Boston is reporting (via The Somerville Times) that Yego Coffee is now open on Broadway in Teele Square, with Francois and Fatuma Tuyishime… Read More
2023-04-05 17:17
A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a trio of restaurants known for their seafood would be opening a fourth location, and now we have learned that it is on the verge of debuting… Read More
2023-04-05 14:14
Back in 2020, it was reported that a local contract brewer was planning to open its very own brewery and taproom in a new development in Somerville, and now we have learned that it is in the… Read More
2023-04-04 22:20
A brand new Thai restaurant is looking to open in the northern suburbs of Boston, moving into the space where a Nepali eatery had been.According to a source, Putarin Thai is planning to… Read More
2023-04-04 18:31
Earlier this year, it was reported that a North Shore restaurant and bar was being replaced by a new spot under the same ownership, and now we have learned that its downstairs music venue wi… Read More
2023-04-04 13:59
A new Italian restaurant has debuted in the northern suburbs of Boston, taking over the space that had been home to another Italian spot before it closed a few months ago.According to a post… Read More
2023-04-03 20:19
A New York City-based group of "farm-to-counter" dining spots appears to have closed one of its outlets in Boston.According to a source, Dig at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay is no lo… Read More
2023-04-03 18:51
A pair of bagel shops will apparently be joined by a third, taking over the space where an Italian/Mediterranean restaurant had been until closing earlier this year.According to a source (Ka… Read More
2023-04-03 14:31
A couple of years ago, it was reported that a new dining and drinking spot was taking over the space that had been home to a gastropub-style restaurant and bar in downtown Boston, and now we… Read More
2023-04-03 00:47
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 27 and April 2, 2023.Chilacates to Open in South BostonIt looks like a growing loca… Read More
2023-04-02 22:01
A popular spot for burgers is saying farewell.According to multiple sources, R.F. O'Sullivan's in Lynn is shutting down today, with a Facebook post from Richard Sullivan of the Central… Read More
2023-03-31 23:12
A brand new Mediterranean restaurant has opened near the water just north of Boston.According to a source, Capri Bistro & Lounge is now open in Revere, with a Revere Chamber of Commerce… Read More
2023-03-31 13:25
It looks like a growing local group of Mexican restaurants is opening yet another new location.According to an article from Caught in Southie, Chilacates is planning to open in South Bo… Read More
2023-03-30 20:33
A couple of years ago, it was reported that a new dining and drinking spot planned to take over the space where one of the city's most popular watering holes had been, and now we have learne… Read More
2023-03-30 17:03
A location of a pair of North Shore donut shops is being reborn in a new space more than a year after one of its owners became very sick from Covid.According to a source, Ziggy & Son's D… Read More
2023-03-30 14:25
A few months ago, it was reported that a South Boston restaurant known for its small plates and comfort food had closed, and now we have learned what will be moving into its space.According… Read More
2023-03-29 20:33
It looks like a bakery that got its start more than 100 years ago is for sale.According to multiple sources, New Paris Bakery in Brookline is on the market, with pictures sent to us as well… Read More
2023-03-29 14:54
A couple of years ago, it was reported that a restaurant in Boston that features inventive takes on Asian food was planning to expand to Cambridge, and now we have learned that the new locat… Read More
2023-03-28 19:48
Last summer, it was reported that an iconic North Shore eatery featuring an unusual regional food item was closing down, but now we have learned that it will be reborn with new owners at the… Read More
2023-03-28 14:41
A vegetarian and vegan restaurant west of Boston is getting ready to closing down as the space will be going through a reconcepting.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidde… Read More
2023-03-27 00:01
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 20 and March 26, 2023.Sullivan's Soft-Opens in HanoverOne of Boston's best-known se… Read More
2023-03-24 22:53
A pair of dining spot that offer Asian and Mediterranean dishes is being joined by a new location in the heart of Boston.According to a tweet from @ConciergeBoston, Flavor Boom is opening in… Read More
2023-03-24 17:50
It looks like a location of a local group of Italian restaurants will be going through some changes.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group pag… Read More
2023-03-24 14:39
An Allston deli that closed last year is planning to be reborn in a new space in the Fenway.According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Our Fathers is look… Read More
2023-03-23 18:23
A new dining spot is on its way to Waltham, moving into a space that had been home to a sports bar.According to a tweet from @y2000k, Shiki Shabu Shabu is going to be opening on Moody S… Read More
2023-03-23 14:58
A couple of months ago, it was reported that a restaurant in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood was expanding to Harvard Square in Cambridge, and now we have learned that a new outlet is openin… Read More
2023-03-22 19:46
Last spring, it was reported that one of Boston's best-known seaside dining spots was expanding to a space on the South Shore, and now we have learned that it is in the process of opening.Ac… Read More
2023-03-22 17:18
A brewery north of Boston is making plans to open a second location nearby.According to a source (Aron Levy), Navigation Brewing Co. in Lowell is planning to expand to Chelmsford, with a Fac… Read More
2023-03-21 18:09
A local group of restaurants and bars is getting ready to expand in a big way locally.Based on information from a source, a Patch article, and the website for the business, Tavern in the Squ… Read More
2023-03-21 14:10
A few months ago, it was reported that a North Shore bakery and cocktail bar had closed down, and now we have learned that a new dining and drinking spot is taking over the space.According t… Read More
2023-03-20 20:30
The sole Boston-area location of a group of coffee shops run by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has shut down, though it looks like they could be returning elsewhere… Read More
2023-03-20 18:12
A popular waterside seafood spot in Quincy that has been around for more than 50 years has been sold to the owner of another well-known South Shore restaurant.According to an article from th… Read More
2023-03-20 14:24
A pair of burger spots with roots up north is now down to just one location.According to a source, Mainely Burgers in the Central Square section of Cambridge is no longer in business, with a… Read More
2023-03-19 22:34
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 13 and March 19, 2023.Moon Love Cafe Opens in Downtown BostonA new spot that featur… Read More
2023-03-17 23:01
A new spot that features bubble tea has come to the heart of Boston.According to a tweet from @ConciergeBoston, Moon Love Cafe is now open in the city's downtown area, moving into a space on… Read More
2023-03-17 20:08
A new ramen place that will be north of Boston is getting ready to open its doors.According to a source, Akita Ramen is opening in Andover, moving into the former Dickey's Barbecue Pit… Read More
2023-03-17 17:28
A couple of years ago, a local cafe and caterer closed its location on State Street in downtown Boston, and now we have learned that it is returning to that street, though in a new location… Read More
2023-03-17 14:32
A new restaurant that will be offering be offering Vietnamese-Cajun seafood dishes is getting ready to open.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Faceb… Read More
2023-03-15 17:38
A new restaurant and bar is on its way to Cambridge, taking over the space where a comfort food spot with global influences had been.According to a post within the jobs section of bostonchef… Read More
2023-03-15 14:24
A new restaurant is on its way to Boston, and an award-winning chef is behind it.According to a post within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com, DW French is looking to open a… Read More
2023-03-13 22:14
A popular roadside restaurant and ice cream stand will be scaling back operations for at least this season.According to a source, the restaurant part of Bubbling Brook in Westwood is not goi… Read More
2023-03-12 23:49
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted over the past week or so.Asian Gourmet Restaurant in Concord Could Be Replaced by a Location of D… Read More
2023-03-10 21:53
A restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston that offers Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese food may be saying farewell to its home.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden… Read More
2023-03-10 18:40
A trio of Boston-area cafes will soon be down to two, as its sole location within the city is shutting down.According to a source (Sarah Wu), Revival Cafe + Kitchen in the Back Bay is closin… Read More
2023-03-10 16:03
A Washington, D.C.-based group of fast-casual Mediterranean spots is further expanding into the Greater Boston area.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restauran… Read More
2023-03-09 21:09
A cookie chain that is based in New York City is on its way to Boston.Eater Boston is reporting that Chip City is planning to open a shop in the Back Bay, moving into a space by the corner o… Read More
2023-03-09 19:09
It appears that a new eatery may be on its way to Somerville, though details are few for now.According to a source, Maprang Bakery & Cafe is looking to open in Union Square with an… Read More
2023-03-09 15:18
It looks like the Boston location of a luxury retail chain will soon include a couple of places to grab a drink.According to an article from Universal Hub, Neiman Marcus at Copley Place in t… Read More
2023-03-08 15:22
Less than a week after we reported that another location of a local chain of Italian restaurants had closed, it has now been learned that yet another outlet has shuttered as well.According t… Read More
2023-03-07 20:28
A popular Southeast Asian restaurant in Cambridge is moving across the river, as its current home is slated for redevelopment.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Rest… Read More
2023-03-07 19:15
Yesterday, it was reported that another location of a local group of restaurants had closed, and now we have learned that yet another outlet has shut down as well.According to a Tweet from @… Read More
2023-03-07 15:33
A new spot for coffee, baked goods, and more is on its way to the western suburbs of Boston, and it will be a kosher place.Universal Hub is reporting (via kvhkosher.org) that Jejes Coff… Read More
2023-03-06 19:12
Last spring it was reported that a new multi-level dining and drinking spot was on its way to the Back Bay of Boston, and now we have learned that it has opened.According to a tweet from @Do… Read More
2023-03-06 15:25
It appears that yet another location of a local group of restaurants known in part for their healthy options has shut down.According to a source (Aron Levy), b.good in Burlington is apparent… Read More
2023-03-06 01:30
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted over the past week or so. Atwood's Tavern in Cambridge Is ClosingA beloved restaurant, bar, and… Read More
2023-03-03 23:57
It looks like yet another location of a local chain of Italian restaurants has shut down.According to a source, Bertucci's in Needham is no longer in business, with a check within the locati… Read More
2023-03-03 17:00
It looks like a Haitian/Caribbean restaurant is on its way to Jamaica Plain, and it will be taking over the space where a Dominican dining spot had been.According to an article in the Jamaic… Read More
2023-03-03 15:07
A pair of cafes known for their coffee and cocktails will apparently be joined by a third, and this would be its first location within the Boston city limits.According to a source, Pomo… Read More
2023-03-02 19:52
A year and a half ago, the owners of a longtime function space teamed up with a local brewer to serve bar pizza out of the kitchen of one of its locations, and now we have learned that the p… Read More
2023-03-02 18:24
Back in 2020, it was reported that a growing group of dining spots that focus on healthy, freshly-made options would be expanding to a new location north of Boston, and now we have learned t… Read More
2023-03-02 15:33
A year and a half ago, it was reported that one of the best-known bars in Boston would not be reopening, and now we have learned that a new bar that caters to the LGBTQ community may be… Read More
2023-03-01 20:59
A beloved restaurant, bar, and music venue in Cambridge is saying farewell.According to a Facebook post from the place, Atwood's Tavern on Cambridge Street is getting ready to shut down perm… Read More
2023-03-01 19:04
It looks like an award-winning Italian chef may be bringing one of his concepts to Boston.According to a licensing board hearing page, Del Mar is looking to open on Congress Stree… Read More
2023-03-01 15:59
It looks like the space where a South Boston bar currently resides could become home to a new dining and drinking spot.According to a licensing hearing page within the City of Boston website… Read More
2023-02-28 19:34
It looks like a new coffee shop may be coming to West Medford, and it will apparently move into the space that had been home to a shop that featured fresh-pressed juices.According to a poste… Read More
2023-02-28 15:56
It looks like the Fenway location of a vegan pub could be saying farewell, and a South Boston restaurant known for its Mexican fare and seafood could be taking over the space.According to a… Read More
2023-02-28 00:09
A new restaurant may be on its way to the Boston waterfront, and a well-known name is involved.According to a licensing hearing page within the city's website, Hook + Line is looking to open… Read More
2023-02-27 21:37
A gelato shop in Boston's North End that popped up at a food hall in the Fenway earlier this winter now has a permanent space there.According to a press release, Table Caffé is now a… Read More
2023-02-27 19:35
A new Thai restaurant is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston, and it appears to have a connection to a few other local dining spots.According to a source, KIIN is planning to open i… Read More
2023-02-27 16:14
It looks like a Somerville bakery is saying farewell.According to a Facebook post, 7ate9 Bakery on Highland Avenue is closing down, with a comment within the thread showing a photo of a note… Read More
2023-02-23 23:27
A family restaurant west of Boston that had been in business for nearly 100 years has shut down.According to multiple sources, Wildwood Steak House in Marlborough closed its doors last weeke… Read More
2023-02-23 18:45
A Mexican restaurant is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston, moving into a space that had been home to a barbecue spot.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Re… Read More
2023-02-23 15:45
A new pizza spot is coming to a space near the water just north of Boston.According to a source, Revere Beach Pizzeria is planning to open on February 27, with the Facebook page for the Shir… Read More
2023-02-22 18:12
A growing group of bakeries and cafes that is getting ready to open a new outlet in the western suburbs will apparently be opening another location west of Boston as well.According to a post… Read More
2023-02-21 22:59
A pizzeria in the southwest suburbs of Boston has shuttered, and a local group of vegetarian/vegan spots known in part for their pizza will be moving into the space.According to a source, Ve… Read More
2023-02-21 15:39
A popular diner in the southern suburbs of Boston is shutting down.According to a source (Amanda Watts), Deag's Local Diner in Stoughton is getting ready to close its doors, with a Facebook… Read More
2023-02-21 15:10
Last March, it was reported that one of the region's best known chefs and restaurateurs was taking over a popular waterside restaurant on the North Shore, and now we have learned that it wil… Read More
2023-02-20 16:22
It looks like a local group of Italian restaurants will be down to just one by this summer.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Papa R… Read More
2023-02-17 21:39
A food and wine store with a connection to a wine shop in Vermont is on its way to Cambridge.An email confirms what we have heard from multiple sources, that Momma's Grocery + Wine is planni… Read More
2023-02-17 19:06
Last fall it was reported that a popular neighborhood spot in the North End of Boston had closed, and now we have confirmed that a new place that offers breakfast and lunch will open in its… Read More
2023-02-17 18:07
Earlier this month, it was reported that a growing local group of Mexican restaurants was planning to open its first Cambridge location, and now we have learned that another one is on the wa… Read More
2023-02-17 15:44
A new coffee and espresso bar is looking to open in East Boston, and a familiar name is behind it.According to its Instagram page, Cafe Gloria is planning to open in the Jeffries Point secti… Read More
2023-02-16 22:41
A Roxbury dining spot that features empanadas has expanded to a second space in the suburbs.According to a Mastodon post from @mtkr, Prieto Empanadas II is now open in Norwood, moving i… Read More
2023-02-16 22:01
Last spring, it was reported that a new community-focused coffee shop was planning to open in Cambridge, and now we have learned that it is up and running.According to a source as well as a… Read More
2023-02-16 17:59
A new restaurant and bar with Spanish influences could be coming to the Back Bay of Boston, and a couple of familiar names are behind the proposal.Universal Hub confirms what we heard last w… Read More
2023-02-16 15:16
A brand new cafe has come to the Boston waterfront, and it is located inside a non-profit creative writing center.According to a tweet from @FortPointer, Fabulist is now open in the cit… Read More
2023-02-15 21:32
A group of Chinese fusion restaurants that started out in New York City will be expanding to Boston, taking over the space where one of the city's best-known Italian spots had been.According… Read More
2023-02-15 18:47
A South End restaurant that shut down as the pandemic first took hold is returning, though in a new space west of Boston.According to an article in The Boston Globe, Stella is planning to re… Read More
2023-02-15 16:38
One of the best-known chefs and restaurateurs in the Boston area is looking to open a new dining spot by the Boston waterfront.According to a press release, Lydia Shire is making plans to br… Read More
2023-02-15 15:18
A new cafe has come to Cambridge, moving into the original Darwin's space.A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston states that Roust is now open in Harvard Square, taking… Read More
2023-02-14 18:49
It looks like a restaurant featuring pasta is coming to a space by Boston University.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Be Pasta Bar… Read More
2023-02-14 16:12
A new spot for frozen treats is on its way to a space north of Boston, and the person behind it also runs a few nearby restaurants.According to a source (Aron Levy), Kayleigh's Premium… Read More
2023-02-13 16:33
A New York-based salad chain is expanding to the local area, as it looks to open an outlet in the heart of Boston.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Face… Read More
2023-02-10 20:55
It looks like a Washington, D.C.-based group of fast-casual Mediterranean spots is opening another outlet in Cambridge.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restau… Read More
Subscribe to Boston Restaurant Talk
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!