Restaurant Recap

New places to eat and drink in the Greater Boston area — plus the stories behind favorite spots

Food & Drink Nov 27

‘Everyone is in a hurry:' Bertucci's owner on new fast casual concept coming to Boston

Bertucci’s is launching a new concept called Bertucci’s Pronto, and it’s all about combining the chain’s classic Italian meals with the hustle and bustle of modern life. The ne...

Restaurants Nov 19

Meet the Mass. couple bringing The Ground Round back to their hometown
New Hampshire Sep 25

The Kowloon's new sister location at a NH casino is straight out of Vegas

Restaurants Sep 19

Kowloon Restaurant spinoff at southern New Hampshire casino now open

An iconic Saugus restaurant has opened a spinoff location at a southern New Hampshire casino, promising to bring a “one-of-a-kind Asian dining concept and nightlife experience” to the Seab...
Quincy May 21

Owner of Quincy's Wheelhouse Diner on upcoming closure: ‘It's bittersweet'

As a beloved, decades-old diner in Quincy, Massachusetts, prepares to close its doors for the last time, the restaurant’s owner calls the decision “bittersweet.” The Wheelhouse Diner...
Food & Drink Apr 19

New beer hall is slated to open in Medford this summer

A new spot to enjoy local beer, gather with friends and listen to live music is gearing up to open in Medford, Massachusetts. The Great American Beer Hall is under construction on Mystic Avenue and is...
Boston Mar 18

This Mass. brewery just opened its second taproom right by Fenway Park

A popular Massachusetts brewery and taproom has expanded to a second location, this one in the heart of Boston and just steps from the iconic Fenway Park. Mighty Squirrel Brewing held a grand opening ...

Lunar New Year Feb 21

The ‘Dumpling Daughter' of a famous Boston restauranteur sees success with own business

Lunar New Year is in full swing — and for a Boston-area Chinese restaurant business, it’s an increasingly busy time of year. Dumpling Daughter, founded by Nadia Liu Spellman, has three locations — Weston, Brookline and South Boston. When Spellman was growing up, dumplings made by her mother were a huge part of her childhood. “When I was...
Weston Feb 7

This historic tavern will soon be Weston's first restaurant to serve alcohol since Prohibition

Aside from a package store and a couple of country clubs, if you want a drink in Weston, Massachusetts, it’ll have to be at your house. But that’s set to change this fall when The Woods opens in the historic Josiah Smith Tavern building, which dates back to the 1700s. Brian Piccini is working to bring his vision for...
Templeton Jan 26

Four months after devastating fire, Templeton's Otter River Pub is reopening

The first two drinks were poured out at the Otter River Pub in Templeton, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon, after a devastating fire shut the historic watering hole down in September. You’d never know what the Otter River Pub — locally known as “The Onion” — has gone through by walking into it now. The bar is completely renovated, with m...
Restaurants Jan 16

A popular restaurant chain is downsizing. This trend could be why.

Restaurant-goers were recently hit with the news of dozens of TGI Fridays locations closing down nationwide — including six right in the Bay State. Could a changing landscape in the food business be a factor? The Massachusetts Restaurant Association said that in general, some chain restaurant locations at shopping centers and malls aren’t doi...
Chelmsford Jan 21

‘Trying to hang on': Major crowds at Joanie's Pizza in Chelmsford after glowing Barstool review

Anne Thompson and her husband, Dan, started Joanie’s Pizza in Chelmsford, Massachusetts three years ago — but a single online review of their New York-style pie has quadrupled their business. Controversial internet blogger Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports paid the local joint a visit shortly after Thanksgiving, and posted a review in December ...
Restaurants Sep 6, 2023

Here's why more restaurants are looking to open in Boston's suburbs

Food industry experts are tracking growth in new restaurant openings in Massachusetts, just a few years after a tough period for local eateries. A lot of the new openings are replacing spots that closed down during the pandemic, though, and restauranteurs are looking at areas outside of Boston when planning their next location. Take Dedham, for exa...
Sep 1, 2023

Restaurant Recap: A&B Kitchen and Bar

With football season kicking off, a West End restaurant is making sure it’s the perfect place to enjoy a Sunday game.
Boston Restaurant Talk Apr 3, 2023

Restaurant Recap: Kelly's Roast Beef Franchising Takes Off

In this week’s Restaurant Recap, we visit Revere Beach to see the original Kelly’s Roast Beef, as the iconic restaurant plans new locations in Dedham, Worcester and more.
Jun 12, 2023

Restaurant Recap: Local deli celebrates 30 years of bringing Jewish tradition to area

Maxie’s Deli is celebrating 30 years in business as it works to provide good food at a good price at its unfussy, friendly location in Stoughton.
Boston Restaurant Talk Jun 12, 2023

Restaurant Recap: Enjoy a festive drink that supports a good cause during Pride

Bar 10 at Westin Copley is offering a lineup of beverages all colors of the rainbow, with a dollar of each sale going to the Trevor Project.
Boston Restaurant Talk Jun 6, 2023

Restaurant Recap: Urban oasis in the heart of Boston

We get a first-hand look at this trendy outdoor space that’ll be calling your name all summer at W Boston.
Cambridge Apr 3, 2023

Restaurant Recap: How Boston's Oldest Irish Pub Celebrates St. Patty's

J.J. Foley’s Café — whose claim to fame is being the city’s oldest Irish pub — is gearing up for a big weekend, as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get back to full speed in 2023.
Boston Restaurant Talk Apr 10, 2023

Restaurant Recap: New Brewery Space Opens in Somerville

In this week’s Restaurant Recap segment, we get an inside look at Portico Brewing, as it prepares for a major grand opening celebration on April 15. The location had a soft launch in March.

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