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[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 January 13, 2024, and January 19, 2025. Could Little Steve’s Pizzeria Be Returning to Boston? A decades-old pizza place could be coming back, apparently with a different owner.Full Story Bakey to Open in Cambridge’s Kendall SquareA…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new dining spot that focuses on bar food is in the process of opening in the southern suburbs of Boston. According to several Facebook posts from owner Avi Shemtov, The Regal Eagle is in the process of opening in Sharon, with the address given on its Facebook page indicating that it…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] The person behind an Italian restaurant in the southern suburbs of Boston will be bringing another dining spot to the South Shore. According to a Facebook post, Doug Rodrigues of Osteria Vivo in Pembroke is planning to open The Salt Marsh Winery in Scituate, with multiple sources saying that it will apparently be...

[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 January 6, 2024, and January 12, 2025. Marseille in Boston’s South End Is ClosingA French restaurant is shutting down after being in business for a bit under two years.Full Story TGI Fridays in Braintree Has ClosedA…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A year and a half ago, it was reported that a Brookline ice cream shop would be expanding to Cambridge, and now we have learned that the new location is on the verge of opening. A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston (via an Instagram reel from the business) mentions...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] An iconic North Shore market and deli that is known for its German food is saying farewell. According to a Facebook post from the place, Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market in Peabody is closing its doors, with the post saying the following: It is with a mixture of deep gratitude...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A growing group of bagel shops that started out as a backyard pickup window in Connecticut is opening its first location within the city of Boston. According to a post from boston.com, PopUp Bagels is planning to open in the Seaport District sometime this month, moving into a space on Pier 4…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A decades-old roast beef joint north of Boston that shut down in 2023 is back in its old home. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Harrison’s is open once again in North Andover, with a Facebook thread from the Chickering Road spot stating that...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A seafood restaurant and market on the Boston waterfront have both closed after being in business for a bit more than a year. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (via an Instagram reel from the business) along with a Boston Globe article, Hook + Line and...

A couple of regional companies that oversee several big names within the beer scene are going to be joining forces.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston that was known in part for its family-friendly atmosphere, mix of classic and New American fare, and outdoor patio has shut down. According to a source, the Cedar House in Walpole is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the place saying…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A Connecticut-based group of Asian restaurants will be opening another outlet in the Greater Boston area, with this one being in a mixed-use development just southwest of the city. According to the website for Legacy Place in Dedham, Mecha Noodle Bar is planning to open within the development, joining others in...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Earlier this year, it was reported that a new restaurant was planning to open within an historic space in Quincy, and now we have learned that it is up and running. According to posts on its Facebook page, Masons Steakhouse is now open on Hancock Street in the downtown section of the...

[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 December 16 and December 22. Shoreline Kitchen + Bar in Hull Has ClosedA restaurant within a seaside resort on the South Shore has shut down.Full Story Maple & Ash Is Apparently Expanding to Boston, Opening a…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a pair of high-end steakhouses in the Midwest and the Southwest may be joined by a location in Boston. According to a source, Maple & Ash is planning to open in the city’s Seaport District, with a sign for the place apparently being shown above Rag & Bone Menswear on...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A few months ago, it was reported that a beloved Cambridge brewery was going to be saying farewell this month, and now we have learned that its beers will live on. According to a Facebook post, the Cambridge Brewing Company brand has been acquired by Castle Island Brewing Co., with the post…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A comfort food spot in downtown Boston that is known in part for its hand-cut fries and beer is shutting down, though its other location will continue on. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Saus on Union Street near Faneuil Hall is closing,...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It appears that one of the last dive bars in Cambridge is shutting down. According to an article from The Boston Globe along with a post from Cambridge Day, it looks like Whitney’s in Harvard Square will be closing on December 31, with the closure apparently stemming from a dispute between the…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A year and a half ago, it was reported that a vegan burger chain was planning to open its first standalone location in the Greater Boston area, and now we have learned that it is just about ready to debut. According to a press release, PLNT Burger is slated to have its…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local brewery has shut down one of its pubs, though its beermaking operation within that space won’t be affected. According to a Facebook post from the business, Cisco Brewers has closed the bar at its facility in Portsmouth, NH, with the post saying the following: We have loved being a...