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Tacos, BBQ and beer: A quick look at some new restaurants coming to Greater Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 local group of Mexican restaurants will be expanding to a growing development in Somerville, moving into the space where another Mexican eatery…
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Popular bakery in South Brookline reopens after being closed since 2021 due to a fire
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 Brookline opens back up Friday, with a Facebook post from the place on Wednesday saying “What just happened, you asked ?...
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Mexican restaurant chain opening new location in downtown Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 @mat.tl within the Bluesky site, Taco John’s is planning to open on the eastern edge of Downtown...
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Pop-up street taco business to open brick-and-mortar shop in Boston's North End
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 behind the pop-up. According to a source, Fish Taco is planning to open on Hanover Street in the former...
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Precinct Kitchen + Bar in Boston's Back Bay has closed; new concept replacing it
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 Facebook group page, Precinct Kitchen + Bar within the Hotel AKA Back Bay is no longer in business, with…
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Shut it down! Taffer's Tavern closes Massachusetts location, and other restaurant news
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 Boston dining spots from a restaurant group based in New York City is shutting down.Full Story XOXO Sushi Bar Opens…
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New tapas restaurant coming to Revere Beach this spring
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 within the bostonchefs.com site, Vivi’s Tapas Bar is getting ready to open at Revere Beach,...
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Well-known restaurateur opening new Italian restaurant at Royal Sonesta in Cambridge
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 Seaport, Serafina Seaport, Serafina Back Bay) is planning to open MonteVerdi at The Royal Sonesta Boston, which is located along...
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New bar opens in former Major Magleashe's space in downtown Salem
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 Babe is now open in Salem, taking over the former Major Magleashe’s space...
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Life Alive to open new location in Jamaica Plain
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 neighborhood. According to an article from boston.com, Life Alive is planning to open in the former Canary…
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Popular spot offering NY-style bagels opening second location north of Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Bagel Bar is planning to...
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Seabiscuit, a waterfront bakery and cafe in East Boston, is closing
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 social media for the dining spot saying that its last day will be March 14. The eatery had originally…
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More ice cream, less hot dogs: This week's restaurant news for Greater Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 Chestnut HillA group of ice cream shops with roots in New York City will be expanding to the Boston area.Full…
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Popular NY ice cream chain to open locations in Boston, Cambridge, and Chestnut Hill
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 the business, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is planning to open three outlets locally–in Boston’s Seaport...
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So much for Salt Bae: Nusr-Et Steakhouse won't be returning to Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] 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 we have learned that this won’t be happening after all. According to a press release, the Nusr-et Steakhouse...
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Landmark ice cream shop on Cape Cod being sold for $3.1 million
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A landmark ice cream shop on Cape Cod is on the market. According to an article in the Cape Cod Times, Four Seas Ice Cream in Centerville is for sale, with a listing within careycommercial.com showing this and saying that details are coming soon. Based on information from the article and multiple...
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BBQ and comfort food spot returning to Greater Boston after 2 year absence
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A suburban dining spot that focused on BBQ items with influences ranging from Israel to the American South is being reborn. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, A La Esh is returning to its former home in Sharon, which had been home to...
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New restaurant from a well-known chef, pickleball dining and a food hall. This week's restaurant news
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between February 19 and February 25. SJ’s Plans to Open in Boston’s Leather District; Sarah Hutson (Stillwater, Sloane’s) Apparently Behind ItA new dining and drinking spot may be on its way to a space near South...
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Well-known local chef opening new dining and drinking spot near South Station
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new dining and drinking spot may be on its way to a space near South Station in Boston, and a well-known local chef and restaurateur appears to be involved. According to a licensing board hearing page within the city’s website, a restaurant tentatively called SJ’s is looking to open on...
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New food hall opening at H Mart in Quincy
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] An Asian supermarket chain will be adding a new food hall to one of its Boston-area locations. A check on the place indicates that H Mart in Quincy is going to be building a new section within its store that includes several options for dining/food, including Tous Les Jours, Oh K-Dog,...