2023-02-09 18:17
Back in 2020, it was reported that a longtime barbecue spot west of Boston had shut down permanently and that an Asian eatery was planning to move into the space, and now we have learned tha… 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.
2023-02-09 15:26
A longtime Thai restaurant in East Cambridge has shut down.According to multiple sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page, The Simila… Read More
2023-02-08 18:37
It looks like a legendary New York City pizzeria is making plans to expand to the local area.According to an article from The Boston Globe, Joe's Pizza is looking to open in the space where… Read More
2023-02-08 15:24
Last fall, it was reported that a group of cafes in Cambridge would be shutting down all of its locations, and now we have learned that a worker-owned cafe is slated to open in one of the sp… Read More
2023-02-07 14:53
Last spring, it was reported that a Washington, D.C.-based pizza chain had closed its only Boston-area location, though a New York-based bakery within the space would remain open. Now we hav… Read More
2023-02-06 19:42
A new restaurant may be on its way to a section of Boston that has relatively few full-service options for dining and drinking, and it would be moving into a space that was going to be home… Read More
2023-02-06 15:53
A brand new Vietnamese restaurant has come to a seaside space just north of Boston.According to a source, Seas the Day is now open in Revere, moving into the ground floor of a residential bu… Read More
2023-02-04 00:28
It looks like a growing local group of Mexican restaurants may be opening its first Cambridge location, and it appears to be taking over the space where an Italian spot used to be.According… Read More
2023-02-03 18:19
A group of organic grocery stores will soon be opening its first location in New England, and it will reside in a shopping center in the northern suburbs of Boston.According to a source (Aro… Read More
2023-02-03 15:20
A combination tea room/botanical bar has debuted west of Boston.According to a source (Lindsay Tierney), Evergreen Room is now open in Hudson, moving into a space on Main Street that is adja… Read More
2023-02-03 00:16
It looks like a Mexican restaurant in Medford is planning to open a new location in Somerville.According to a tweet from @TroySch1, a "coming soon" sign is up for Picante Taqueria at th… Read More
2023-02-02 21:23
Awhile back it was learned that a restaurant group with three dining spots north of Boston was planning to open a new place in Woburn, and now we hear where it may be opening.Based on a Goog… Read More
2023-02-02 19:43
An Italian restaurant in Charlestown that closed several years ago has been reborn on the North Shore.According to its website, Paolo's is now open in Saugus, moving into a space at Cogliano… Read More
2023-02-02 15:25
A year and a half ago, it was reported that a landmark Boston restaurant could be returning and that the people behind its reopening were also behind the purchase of a number of local b… Read More
2023-02-01 17:42
A Chinese restaurant in Malden has been replaced by another Chinese spot.According to a source, Atlantic Seafood Restaurant is now open on Main Street, moving into the space that had been ho… Read More
2023-02-01 14:28
A new spot for bar pizza, smash burgers, and more has come to a space south of Boston, and this one is located within a waterside social club.According to the Facebook page from the club, JM… Read More
2023-01-31 22:27
It looks like two beloved spots in the Porter Square section of Cambridge face a very uncertain future.Cambridge Day confirms what a source told us over the weekend, that the owners of Chris… Read More
2023-01-31 15:31
A South Shore brewery is looking to open a new location, and this one would be in the city.According to a message sent by Jay Gates of WBZ News Radio 1030, Widowmaker Brewing is planning to… Read More
2023-01-30 21:49
A Southeast Asian restaurant is saying goodbye to Boston after nearly 10 years in business.According to a source, Beantown Pho & Grill in the Back Bay shuts down today, with a note out f… Read More
2023-01-30 16:08
A new seafood spot has come to the North Shore.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, A&D Clam Box is now open in Mar… Read More
2023-01-28 00:17
What was once a local group of espresso bars is now down to just one.According to a tweet from @PaulGerard, Flat Black Coffee on Franklin Street in downtown Boston is no longer in business… Read More
2023-01-27 16:03
A few years ago, it was reported that a new restaurant featuring global comfort food was on its way to an historic space in Dorchester, and now we have learned that it is up and running.Acco… Read More
2023-01-26 15:09
A restaurant in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood that opened a couple of years ago is expanding across the river.According to a source, WakuWaku Ramen & Sake is getting ready to open a ne… Read More
2023-01-25 16:04
Last spring it was reported that a high-end Cambridge restaurant was moving to a bigger space down the road, and we have learned that the move is now complete.According to a source, Season t… Read More
Former Fireside Tavern Space In Jamaica Plain To Be Demolished, Replaced With Mixed-Used Development
2023-01-24 15:23
Last March, it was reported that another old-school Boston dive bar was closing, and now we have learned that its building is slated to be torn down to make room for a new complex.According… Read More
2023-01-23 18:23
A longtime watering hole south of Boston that is known in part for its bar pizza is getting ready to shut down.According to a message sent from Henry Santoro of WGBH, Big D's Neponset Cafe i… Read More
2023-01-23 01:06
A popular neighborhood restaurant is shutting down after being in business for nearly 20 years.According to an article from The Boston Globe, the Ashmont Grill in Dorchester is closing its d… Read More
2023-01-20 21:02
It looks like one of the only 24/7 dining spots in Boston could be going away.According to an article from Universal Hub, a developer has submitted a proposal to build an affordable housing/… Read More
2023-01-20 18:38
An Indian restaurant that moved from one part of Jamaica Plain to another a few years ago appears to be shuttered.According to an article from the Jamaica Plain News, Bukhara Indian Bis… Read More
2023-01-20 15:17
A Boston bakery that has a well-known Israeli baker behind it will be joined by another location just west of the city.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants… Read More
2023-01-20 01:08
About a year ago, it was reported that a new restaurant and bar from a local restaurant group would be coming to a growing development in Somerville, and now we have learned that it is just… Read More
2023-01-19 21:03
A couple of years ago, it was reported that a restaurant/bar space in MetroWest that had seen some trouble over the years would become home to a new dining spot, and now we have learned that… Read More
2023-01-19 16:17
A Chinese and Japanese restaurant north of Boston may be joined by another location north of the city.According to an article in the Andover News, Shoyu on Route 1 in Saugus is looking to ex… Read More
2023-01-19 14:33
A landmark restaurant at the tip of Cape Cod is on the market.According to a source, the Lobster Pot in Provincetown is up for sale, with an article from WBSM and a real estate page showing… Read More
2023-01-18 21:22
A brewery with two locations west of Boston has closed one of its spaces, though a new location is in the works.Based on a tweet from @maynardbrewer and confirmed by a Facebook post from the… Read More
2023-01-18 15:28
A few years back, a proposal was submitted for the top of one of Boston's skyscrapers, and now we have learned that a restaurant and a cocktail lounge are part of the plans.NBC Boston is rep… Read More
2023-01-17 15:25
A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a comfort food spot in Cambridge known in part for its chicken dishes would be expanding to South Boston. Now we have learned that the new ou… Read More
2023-01-17 14:13
A pair of Greek eateries is now down to one, as its original location has shut down.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Gyro City in… Read More
2023-01-16 16:29
A new cocktail lounge has debuted in Brighton, opening within a marketplace across from the Charles River.According to a post from Eater Boston and an earlier article from The Boston Globe… Read More
2023-01-13 21:31
A brewery west of Boston has come to a multi-concept dining and drinking spot in the northern suburbs.According to a press release as well as a message from a source, Exhibit 'A' Brewing is… Read More
2023-01-13 17:57
A counter-service restaurant in Boston's Fenway neighborhood that is known for its seafood is going through some changes.According to a message from Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotion… Read More
2023-01-13 13:47
After being in the works for ten years, a legendary Cambridge nightclub is finally getting ready to be reborn.According to an article from Vanyaland, ManRay is slated to open in Central Squa… Read More
2023-01-12 23:59
A new spot for ramen is on its way to Cambridge, and the people behind a vegan restaurant in the northern suburbs will be opening the place.According to a Facebook post from Bayberry Cafe in… Read More
2023-01-12 19:43
It looks like a restaurant and live music venue may be on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston.According to a source, Goodnight Johnny's American Music Bar is looking to open in Burling… Read More
2023-01-12 18:30
An event catering business in the western suburbs that includes a tearoom is expanding to a second tearoom.An email sent to us mentions that The Vintage Tea and Cake Company is opening… Read More
2023-01-12 16:21
Last year, it was reported that a South Shore brewery and taproom was planning to expand to a space west of Boston, and now we have learned that it has opened, though it is actually a move r… Read More
2023-01-11 21:28
It looks like a brand new spot for donuts is on its way to a food hall in Boston.According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com site, Little Moose Donuts is planning to o… Read More
2023-01-11 16:22
One of only a few Korean restaurants in Cambridge has shut down after being in business for nearly 20 years.According to an article from Cambridge Day, Chocho's at the Porter Exchange Food C… Read More
2023-01-10 20:26
A deli in the northwest suburbs has been joined by another location a few miles to the south.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Aven… Read More
2023-01-10 15:42
A coffee shop west of Boston that features Israeli items appears to be shutting down.Based on a tweet from @BostonHanSolo, Galit's Treats Cafe & Bakery in Newton Centre is closing… Read More
2023-01-10 00:00
A decades-old dive bar on the North Shore is on the market.According to a source, the Riptide Lounge in Marblehead is up for sale, with a listing within the Jack Conway site showing that the… Read More
2023-01-09 21:20
A new wood-fired pizza restaurant is on its way to a former Bertucci's space north of Boston.According to an article from the Andover News, Brooksy's is getting ready to open on Main Street… Read More
2023-01-09 19:33
A new dining spot featuring a type of pizza that's not all that easy to find in the Boston area has debuted after being in the works for nearly two years.According to a poster within the Fri… Read More
2023-01-09 16:28
A diner in the southern suburbs of Boston has been replaced by a brand new diner.According to a source, Wagon Wheel Diner is now open in Sharon, replacing Griddle & Grill which clos… Read More
2023-01-06 15:44
A new spot for Vietnamese sandwiches is coming to Dorchester.According to a tweet from @DorchesterEsq, My Sister's Sandwich Cafe (which translates to Bánh Mì Chị T&o&hell…Read More
2023-01-05 21:38
A South Boston spot that featured fresh juices and more has shut down, though a New Jersey-based chain of dining spots will open a new outlet in its space.According to a post from Caught In… Read More
2023-01-05 18:29
A North Shore restaurant and bar known in part for its live music venue downstairs is shutting down and being replaced by a new spot under the same ownership.According to an article from Van… Read More
2023-01-05 15:55
A live music venue on the North Shore has shut down.According to a source, The Breakaway in Danvers is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Route 1 spot saying the following… Read More
2023-01-04 21:24
Last spring it was reported that a longtime dining and drinking spot in Allston had shut down, and now we have learned what might be going into the space.According to a source, Jongro BBQ Ma… Read More
2023-01-04 16:00
An Italian and Mediterranean restaurant west of Boston that is known in part for its working fireplace and garden patio is shutting down.According to a source, Porcini's in Watertown is gett… Read More
2023-01-03 19:29
A new spot for Cape Verdean and Portuguese takeout food and catering has come to Dorchester, According to a tweet from @DorchesterEsq, So Sabe Catering & Treats is now open on Dorch… Read More
2023-01-03 15:34
One of the few Filipino dining spots in the Greater Boston area is shutting down.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Tanám at… Read More
2023-01-02 19:22
One of Boston's most "hidden" food spots has shuttered, and it isn't known what might become of the place.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook gro… Read More
2023-01-02 16:40
An iconic South Shore dining spot whose space dates back to the 17th Century is going through changes.According to a source, The Barker Tavern in Scituate is no longer offering restaurant se… Read More
2022-12-30 22:06
A butcher shop north of Boston that is known in part for its roast beef sandwiches is moving to a new location a lot closer to the city.According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), The Modern But… Read More
2022-12-30 20:57
A group of burger bars that recently debuted a new quick-service concept is getting ready to expand that concept to two new locations.According to its social media, KKatie's Express is… Read More
2022-12-30 18:27
A location of a group of Italian restaurants has shut down.According to a source, Strega Italiano in Woburn has closed for good, with Boston 25 News reporting on the closure this mornin… Read More
2022-12-30 15:38
A well-known local chef and restaurateur is going to be opening another dining spot, and this one will be in the same development as one of his other restaurants.An article from Boston 25 Ne… Read More
2022-12-30 14:10
As many of you know, this has been an exceedingly difficult year for my family, as my father (Leslie Hurwitz) has been in a respite room at an assisted living facility since the fall of 2021… Read More
2022-12-29 21:22
A suburban Thai restaurant that suffered severe damage in a fire last year is returning in a nearby space that had been home to an Italian spot.According to a poster within the Friends of Bo… Read More
2022-12-29 18:22
A trio of Chinese restaurants known in part for their dumplings is expanding to a fourth location, and this will be its first within the Boston city limits.A message from the business confir… Read More
2022-12-28 18:52
A new restaurant is on its way to a dining and shopping development in Somerville.According to a tweet from @TroySch1, The Eaves is planning to open at Bow Market in Union Square, with… Read More
2022-12-28 17:30
Earlier this year, it was reported that a popular Italian restaurant in Boston's South End had been sold and that it would go through a slight name change when reborn. Now we have learned th… Read More
2022-12-27 18:41
A South Boston restaurant known for its small plates and comfort food is shuttered, and it isn't yet known might become of the space.According to a tweet from @chipsy231, Sixth Gear on L Str… Read More
2022-12-27 15:35
A North Shore bakery and cocktail bar has shut down after being in business for a bit more than a year.According to a source, Zestfriendz in Swampscott is no longer in operation, with a… Read More
2022-12-23 22:25
A new location of a chain of chicken spots has come to the local area after being in the works for about a year and a half.According to a source (Aron Levy), Popeyes is now open in Woburn, m… Read More
2022-12-23 21:18
A group of specialty beer stores will be shutting down one of its locations.According to a tweet from @BostonHanSolo, Craft Beer Cellar in Newtonville is closing its doors, with a note… Read More
2022-12-23 17:09
A neighborhood sports bar that is popular with the local LGBT community appears to be shutting down.According to a post by Michael Ratty within the South End Community Board Facebook group p… Read More
2022-12-23 15:43
A pair of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit shops that are known in part for their hot chocolate will soon be down to just one, as the original location is closing down.According to a poster… Read More
2022-12-22 18:35
A roadside restaurant and bar in the southern suburbs is shutting down after more than 55 years in business.According to a couple of sources (including a poster within the Friends of Boston'… Read More
2022-12-21 18:07
A growing local group of Italian restaurants will be opening a new outlet north of Boston.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Evviva… Read More
2022-12-21 15:20
A barbecue spot north of Boston has shut down.According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), Herby Q in North Billerica has closed its doors, with a Facebook post from the Nashua Road spot saying t… Read More
2022-12-20 19:47
A new dining spot is on its way to the South Shore, and the person behind it comes from a popular waterfront restaurant known for its steak and seafood dishes.According to a source, Blu… Read More
2022-12-20 15:34
A chain of quick-service Mexican restaurants whose roots are out west will be expanding to the local area.According to a press release, Taco John's is going to be opening outlets in Massachu… Read More
2022-12-19 19:03
A North Shore pizza spot has returned under new ownership and with a slightly different name.According to a source, PZA in Salem has opened back up, and its full name--which had been PZA Gou… Read More
2022-12-19 15:35
A former contract brewery has debuted its very own brewery and taproom after being in the works for nearly four years.According to a Facebook post from the place, Medford Brewing Company is… Read More
2022-12-17 00:21
This spring, it was reported that an Italian restaurant that has resided in several different locations over the years was up for sale, and now we have learned of a closing date for the plac… Read More
2022-12-16 20:25
A longtime South Shore restaurant that featured Italian and Greek fare has come under new ownership.According to an article in the Patriot Ledger, Maria's Restaurant in Braintree--which has… Read More
2022-12-16 19:30
A restaurant south of Boston that is located in an historic building is shutting down.According to a source, the Abington Depot Restaurant is closing its doors, with a Facebook post fr… Read More
2022-12-16 15:28
A new sushi place has opened in the southwest suburbs of Boston.According to an article from Universal Hub, Hayashi Sushi is now open in Dedham, taking over the space on Washington Street th… Read More
2022-12-16 00:16
A growing group of Middle Eastern restaurants whose roots are in New York City is planning to expand to not one, but two more spaces in the Greater Boston area, with one being right in the h… Read More
2022-12-15 20:45
A brand new sushi spot that features a type of handheld sushi is on its way to Boston.According to a poster (Geoff Wong) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page… Read More
2022-12-15 18:17
A dining spot that had been in MetroWest until closing over the summer is being reborn in the southern suburbs of Boston.According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Neko's Of New York is planni… Read More
2022-12-15 15:02
A fast-casual Indian restaurant in Boston's Seaport District is planning to open a second location.According to an article from Eater Boston, Madras Dosa Co. is opening in Cambridge, moving… Read More
2022-12-14 20:09
A new coffee shop that promises to be "Boston's Public Living Room" has come to Jamaica Plain.According to a tweet from @jessekb, Public Coffee Co. is now open in the Forest Hills section of… Read More
2022-12-14 19:01
It looks like the people behind a French restaurant in the South End of Boston may be opening a new dining spot not too far away.According to a post from BosGuy, the Petit Robert Bistro… Read More
2022-12-14 16:12
A group of Middle Eastern restaurants whose roots are in New York City has expanded to a second location in the Greater Boston area.According to a tweet from @JeremyKrantz, Shah's Halal Food… Read More
2022-12-13 20:10
It looks like a Brooklyn bakery is on its way to the Boston waterfront.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mia's Bakery is planning t… Read More
2022-12-13 15:30
A growing group of bakeries and cafes may be opening a new location in the northwest suburbs of Boston.According to a source (Aron Levy), Tatte Bakery & Cafe is looking to open an outlet… Read More
2022-12-12 21:25
The couple behind a barbecue business in the northern suburbs of Boston will be opening their very own brick-and-mortar restaurant.According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), Code 1 BBQ is plann… Read More
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