2024-04-24 20:24
A local restaurant group is bringing a new dining spot to West Roxbury, taking over the space where a steakhouse had been until shutting down last month.According to a poster within the Frie… 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.
2024-04-24 15:06
A local restaurant chain that features vegetarian fare is exiting bankruptcy and is now looking to expand.According to a press release, Clover Food Lab is emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy… Read More
2024-04-24 12:21
An Asian dining spot that features vegan food is shutting down, though it could be reborn in a new space.According to multiple sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidd… Read More
2024-04-23 19:07
A local restaurateur is looking to open not one, but two locations of a new concept.According to a source (via a Patriot Ledger article), Leo Keka, who runs Alba in Quincy and Hanover, is pl… Read More
2024-04-23 17:41
A small group of upscale restaurants based in Upstate New York is going to be opening a second location in the Greater Boston area.According to its website, Black & Blue Steak and Crab i… Read More
2024-04-23 14:04
A local restaurant group is planning to open a new dining spot in the heart of downtown Boston.According to a job post within the bostonchefs.com site, Amber Road is opening in the city's Fi… Read More
2024-04-22 19:06
A new cocktail bar is on its way to Cambridge, and a well-known local bartender and beverage director appears to be involved.According to a job post within the bostonchefs.com website, Darli… Read More
2024-04-22 16:54
An Asian restaurant in Providence whose chef/owner was in the running for a prestigious award earlier this year is expanding to the local area.According to an article from Boston Magazine, J… Read More
2024-04-22 13:05
A suburban delicatessen that has been in business for more than 30 years has shut down.According to multiple sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Fac… Read More
2024-04-22 00:19
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between April 15 and April 21.Wahlburgers at South Bay in Dorchester Has Apparently ClosedA locat… Read More
2024-04-19 19:57
Another local brewery will be bringing a seasonal beer garden to downtown Boston.According to a press release, Night Shift Brewing will be opening a pop-up beer garden in Dewey Square Park o… Read More
2024-04-19 14:01
A South Shore restaurant that was known in part for its seafood, pub grub, and water views has shut down.According to a couple of sources, Waterfront Bar & Grill in Plymouth is no longer… Read More
2024-04-19 13:49
A location of a chain of burger spots with local roots appears to have closed.According to a source, Wahlburgers at South Bay in Dorchester is no longer in business, with the website for the… Read More
2024-04-18 22:37
A pair of bakeries with a well-known Israeli baker behind them will soon be joined by a third location.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group… Read More
2024-04-18 20:13
A couple of months ago, it was reported that a restaurant and wine bar in Cambridge was closing, and now we have learned that the group behind it is debuting a new spot with a familiar name… Read More
2024-04-18 18:29
The operators of a couple of North End restaurants are hoping to open a new dining spot.According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, a restaurant tentativel… Read More
2024-04-18 17:34
It looks like a diner is returning to Newton, though its exact ownership is unknown at this point in time.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook gro… Read More
2024-04-18 14:45
A Korean chicken chain that has a handful of locations in the Greater Boston area is opening a new outlet, taking over the space where a Lebanese restaurant had been.According to an article… Read More
2024-04-17 20:26
A new Greek eatery is on its way to Somerville, and it will take over the space where an Italian seafood restaurant had been.According to a source, Eat Greek Gyros is planning to open in Dav… Read More
2024-04-17 14:25
A new restaurant and bar is on its way to the western suburbs of Boston, moving into the space where a couple of spots have been over the past few years.According to a source, Ninebark… Read More
2024-04-16 18:33
A South Shore brewery has closed one of its outlets.According to a source, Untold Brewing has closed its brewery, taproom, and restaurant at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham, with a Faceboo… Read More
2024-04-16 15:09
A new bakery has come to the northwest suburbs.According to a poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Greek Habits is now open in Arlington, moving into the former Elton's Roas… Read More
2024-04-15 16:54
The person behind a pair of restaurants known for their burgers has opened a third location, and this one is in a food hall.According to an Instagram post, Thomas Holland has opened A&B… Read More
2024-04-15 14:41
A popular spot for steak tips has shut down, though it plans to open back up in another space.According to a Facebook post, Floramo's Restaurant in Malden is closed, with replies from the pl… Read More
2024-04-14 23:54
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between April 8 and April 14.Dave's Hot Chicken to Replace Boston Market in MedfordA growing chai… Read More
2024-04-12 14:34
A growing chain of chicken places is further expanding into the Greater Boston area, opening in the space where a location of a shrinking chain of chicken spots had been.According to a poste… Read More
2024-04-11 17:54
A new location of a small chain of street food spots has opened in Boston after being in the works for a year.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook… Read More
2024-04-11 14:21
A dining and drinking spot in Brookline has very quietly shut down after being in business for five years.According to a source, Parlour on Harvard Street is no longer in business, with the… Read More
2024-04-10 20:13
Three new dining spots have come to a food hall in Boston.According to a press release, Cini's Pasta Bar, Bati, and Adriano's are now open at Hub Hall by North Station in Boston, with Cini's… Read More
2024-04-10 18:33
A brand new restaurant is on its way to Waltham, moving into the space that had been home to a couple of dining spots--including an award-winning deli.According to a source, Rassa is plannin… Read More
2024-04-10 15:10
Last spring, it was reported that a fast-casual Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in the Merrimack Valley was planning to open a new location in the northwest suburbs of Boston, and now we… Read More
2024-04-09 14:41
The people behind a pair of food trucks that feature Indian food have opened a permanent restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston.According to Kiat Cormier who posted within the ChewOnTh… Read More
2024-04-08 22:20
A local group of vegetarian/vegan spots known in part for their pizza will be opening another new location, with this one being west of Boston.According to a Facebook post from Kiat Cormier… Read More
2024-04-08 14:03
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between April 1 and April 7.Bickford's in Woburn Has Apparently Closed for GoodIt looks like a re… Read More
2024-04-06 01:07
Last summer, it looked like a restaurant and a music club in Cambridge were both going to be changing hands, though those plans subsequently fell through. Now we have learned that the people… Read More
2024-04-04 20:04
It looks like a restaurant chain that used to have a number of locations in Massachusetts is now down to just one remaining in the state (and in total).Based on the website for the business… Read More
2024-04-04 18:06
Early last year, it was reported that a restaurant featuring fresh pasta dishes was planning to open on the Brookline/Boston line, and now we have learned that it has debuted.According to it… Read More
2024-04-04 14:29
A Somerville barbecue spot is shutting down after being in business for only a short time, though the hope is that it could reopen in another space not too far away.According to an arti… Read More
2024-04-03 18:05
A new bakery has come to Brookline, and it has an ownership connection to an adjacent restaurant.According to a source, Meet Point Patisserie is now open on Kendall Street, moving into a spa… Read More
2024-04-02 18:04
The team behind a specialty food shop in the western suburbs of Boston will be opening their very own restaurant.According to a Facebook post from Eve & Murray's Farm to Home in West Act… Read More
2024-04-02 14:58
Last spring, it was reported that a Worcester dining spot known for its steak and cheese subs was expanding to the local area, and now we have learned that its new location is up and running… Read More
2024-04-01 19:09
A couple of years, ago, it was reported that an entire food court in Cambridge may be relocating to another space in its building, only to have those subsequently plans fall through. Now we… Read More
2024-04-01 14:45
A new spot that features dumplings and more has come to Allston.According to a poster (Geoff Wong) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Gigantic Wonton is n… Read More
2024-04-01 00:18
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 25 and March 31.Kyuramen, Which Is Planning to Open in Brookline, Is Also Looking t… Read More
2024-03-29 17:06
The Cambridge location of a local group of dining spots known for their empanadas appears to have closed down.According to a couple of posters within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restauran… Read More
2024-03-29 14:51
A chocolate shop in Newton Highlands will soon be joined by another outlet, with this one being in Boston.According to an article from Universal Hub, Cacao is planning to open a location in… Read More
2024-03-28 20:56
A new restaurant could be on its way to the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, and it would be taking over the space where an outdoor equipment store had been--and it appears that the dinin… Read More
2024-03-28 17:46
A growing chain of ramen restaurants based in New York City is apparently opening not one, but two locations in the Greater Boston area, including one on its way to a space in the northern s… Read More
2024-03-28 15:01
A cafe known in part for its artisan is getting a new name, apparently to reflect its expanded concept.According to a source, Cafe Gelato in Quincy is becoming Sapori, with a Reddit post ind… Read More
2024-03-27 14:53
It looks like a dining spot in downtown Boston that features NYC-style street food may be opening at least two new locations.Based on multiple social media posts, Boston Halal at Faneuil Hal… Read More
2024-03-26 18:34
A new Italian dining spot has opened in Brighton, taking over the space where a location of another Italian eatery had been.According to its social media pages along with an email from a sou… Read More
2024-03-26 14:15
A casual upscale pub in the western suburbs of Boston will soon be joined by another location, with this one being on the North Shore.According to its website, The James Pub & Provisions… Read More
2024-03-25 23:09
A local restaurant group is going to be opening a new dining spot by the Boston waterfront.According to an email, Coje Management Group is planning to open Mr. H in the Seaport District… Read More
2024-03-25 18:22
A trio of dining spots featuring Southeast Asian street food appear to have shut down permanently.According to a source, locations of Grainmaker in Boston's Downtown Crossing, Somerville's D… Read More
2024-03-25 12:14
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 11 and March 17.Friendly's at Logan Airport in East Boston Has ClosedThe sole remai… Read More
2024-03-22 20:37
A new bakery that features a popular Portuguese dessert item is on its way to Brookline.According to a poster (Geoff Wong) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group pa… Read More
2024-03-22 17:30
The sole remaining location of a regional chain of restaurants and ice cream shops inside Route 128 has shut down.According to a source along with a Boston Globe article, Friendly's at Logan… Read More
2024-03-22 15:18
A new development that will include a public plaza over the Mass. Pike will also be home to at least four places for food and drink.According to an article from Boston Magazine, Lyrik Back B… Read More
2024-03-21 18:06
The people behind a neighborhood bistro in Cambridge are opening a new dining spot, with this one being in the southwest suburbs of Boston.According to its Instagram page and an earlier arti… Read More
2024-03-21 15:44
A growing local group of Mexican restaurants has opened a new outlet in Cambridge a bit more than a year after it was first announced.Based on a Bluesky post from troysch1.bsky.social and a… Read More
2024-03-20 19:43
A bit more than a half year after its original location in Beverly shut down, a Somerville restaurant is now closed as well.According to a message sent to us from the place, Frank at Assembl… Read More
2024-03-20 18:14
A new dining spot has come to the South Shore, and the winner of a popular Food Network competition is behind the place.According to a press release, Knead Bakery and Bistro is now open… Read More
2024-03-20 14:52
It looks like a North Shore deli that has been in business for nearly 40 years has shut down.According to a source, Lendy's Deli in Saugus is no longer in operation, with a phone call placed… Read More
2024-03-19 23:10
A location of a group of restaurants that focus on flatbread pizza has shut down.According to multiple sources (including a few within the restaurant industry), American Flatbread in Salem i… Read More
2024-03-19 18:26
A brand new upscale tavern is in the process of opening within a restaurant complex just off the Southeast Expressway.An email sent to us indicates that Ballast Kitchen & Bar has so… Read More
2024-03-19 14:29
A new restaurant is on its way to Quincy, moving into a space that had been home to a Masonic Temple until it was destroyed in a fire.According to a source, Masons Steak House is planning to… Read More
2024-03-18 19:37
A new brewery and taproom has very quietly opened in the northern suburbs of Boston.According to its Instagram page, Hannah's Brewing Co. is now open in Melrose, moving into a space on Main… Read More
2024-03-18 12:16
A new option for pizza and more has come to Allston.According to a source, Graffiti Pizza and Street Food is now open in Allston, moving into a space on Harvard Avenue a short distance south… Read More
2024-03-18 00:27
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 11 and March 17.Amelia's Taqueria to Replace Sabroso Taqueria at Assembly RowA loca… Read More
2024-03-16 18:30
A seafood restaurant and cocktail bar in Brookline that has an award-winning mixologist and restaurateur behind it is shutting down.According to multiple sources, Ivory Pearl in Washington S… Read More
2024-03-15 17:05
A landmark hot dog place is facing an uncertain future due to nonpayment of taxes.According to an article from Universal Hub, Simco's in Mattapan is staring at a possible seizure by the stat… Read More
2024-03-15 15:35
A local group of Mexican restaurants will be expanding to a growing development in Somerville, moving into the space where another Mexican eatery had been.According to a page within the Asse… Read More
2024-03-15 13:07
A Kosher and Pareve bakery that has been closed for more than two years due to a fire has returned.According to multiple sources (including Universal Hub), Cheryl-Anns' Bakery in South… Read More
2024-03-14 19:41
Several months ago, it was reported than a landmark diner appeared to have temporarily closed, with a subsequent report indicating that its space was up for sale. Now we have learned that a… Read More
2024-03-14 17:38
A new spot that features noodle dishes typically found in the northwest part of China has come to a popular food court in Boston.According to a couple of sources, Fresh Noodle Allston is now… Read More
2024-03-14 14:14
A couple of new dining and drinking concepts are on their way to a hotel on the Boston waterfront.According to a press release, Matria and Bar Fellini will soon be opening at InterConti… Read More
2024-03-13 20:06
A Greek restaurant just southwest of Boston has shut down.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Kouzina Estiatorio in Dedham has closed… Read More
2024-03-13 15:20
A chain of quick-service Mexican restaurants whose roots are out west will be expanding further into the local area, with a new one coming to the heart of Boston.According to a post from @ma… Read More
2024-03-12 18:32
A local brewery is getting ready to open a second location a year after it was first announced.According to a source, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. is slated to open its Fenway outlet on Thurs… Read More
2024-03-12 14:12
A pop-up business that features street tacos appears to be opening a brick-and-mortar spot in the North End of Boston, replacing a Cambodian eatery that had a connection to the group that's… Read More
2024-03-11 18:28
A breakfast and lunch spot in Milton is closing its doors.According to a source, The Plate in East Milton Square is getting ready to shut down permanently, with a Facebook post from the plac… Read More
2024-03-11 15:03
A hotel restaurant in the Back Bay of Boston has shut down, though its space will apparently not be empty for long.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Fac… Read More
2024-03-11 00:02
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 4 and March 10.Pescador in Boston's Kenmore Square Is ClosingOne of a trio of Bosto… Read More
2024-03-08 20:14
One of a trio of Boston dining spots from a restaurant group based in New York City is shutting down.According to a source, Pescador in Kenmore Square is closing its doors, with an article f… Read More
2024-03-08 15:55
A year and a half ago, it was reported that a new upscale Japanese restaurant was planning to open a few miles west of Boston, and now we have learned that it has debuted.According to a pres… Read More
2024-03-07 15:39
A new restaurant is on its way to an historic seaside area a few miles north of Boston, and it will be replacing another dining spot that was under the same ownership.According to a post wit… Read More
2024-03-06 20:29
A new Italian dining spot is on its way to a riverside space in Cambridge, and a well-known local restaurateur is behind it.According to a press release, Seth Greenberg (Mistral, Mooo Seapor… Read More
2024-03-06 13:13
A new bar has come to the North Shore after being in the works for more than a year, moving into the space where a longtime drinking spot had once been.According to a post from @berkie1, The… Read More
2024-03-05 16:53
A local group of cafes that feature healthy, organic food is once again looking to open a location in Jamaica Plain, nearly 10 years after we first reported its plans to come to the Boston n… Read More
2024-03-04 19:38
A bagel place in the northern suburbs of Boston is expanding to a second space north of the city, and this one is replacing a bakery-cafe that shut down last year.According to a poster withi… Read More
2024-03-04 16:57
The Boston-area location of a trio of restaurants owned by the host of a reality show has shut down.According to a post from @adam_lozo, Taffer's Tavern at Arsenal Yards in Watertown is no l… Read More
2024-03-04 15:32
A waterfront cafe and bakery that is known in part for its meat pies is shutting down.According to multiple sources, Seabiscuit in East Boston is closing its doors, with the website and soci… Read More
2024-03-04 01:08
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between February 26 and March 3.Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to Open Locations in Boston, Cambridge, and… Read More
2024-03-01 21:24
It looks like a sushi spot that was located in the southern suburbs of Boston has closed its doors for good.According to a source (Jeremy Krantz), Nagoya Sushi is no longer in business, with… Read More
2024-03-01 20:26
A small group of tea shops has expanded to another space in the Greater Boston area.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Ten One Tea H… Read More
2024-03-01 19:09
A cafe in the southern suburbs of Boston has been joined by another location south of the city.According to a couple of sources, GoFresh Cafe is now open in Sharon, moving into the spac… Read More
2024-03-01 17:02
A new dining spot in MetroWest that focuses on Texas-style BBQ and Southern comfort food has opened.According to a source (Gary Goldblatt). The Purple Pig is now open in Marlborough, moving… Read More
2024-03-01 15:48
A group of ice cream shops with roots in New York City will be expanding to the Boston area.Based on a post within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants group page and the website for t… Read More
2024-02-29 23:19
A New Jersey-based chain of dining spots has expanded further into the Greater Boston area, opening a new outlet in the western suburbs.According to a source, Playa Bowls is now open in Well… Read More
2024-02-29 20:41
Last summer, it was reported that the Boston location of a group of trendy steakhouses said goodbye to its space, though at the time, a relocation of the restaurant was being considered. Now… Read More
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