News Elsewhere: Travel Channel Pulls Adam Richman's New Show After Instagram Rant

The host of several TV food shows has had his latest show pulled (at least for now), possibly because of a social media tirade that he went on.

The Washington Post is reporting that Adam Richman of "Man v. Food" fame has had his new show "Man Finds Food" pulled by the Travel Channel, with the show no longer being seen on the network's schedule. The article indicates that the postponing of the show could be in response to an Instagram rant where Richman was called out for using the hashtag #thinspiration, which the XOJane site says is popular in pro-anorexia and pro-bulimia circles. When this was brought up to him, Richman responded with a number of expletive-filled posts on Instagram, at least some of which have since been deleted. The TV host subsequently delivered an apology to ABC's "Good Morning America," stating that "I'm incredibly sorry to everyone I've hurt."

At this point in time, it is not known if or when "Man Finds Food" will be shown the Travel Channel. (It was supposed to have had its debut on July 2.)

Thanks to Eater National for initially bringing this to our attention.

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The Skellig in Waltham to Be Replaced by Garcia Brogan's

It looks like a popular Irish pub west of Boston is closing its doors, and a Mexican-Irish restaurant and bar will be taking over its space.

A Twitter message from @brandnewwatch indicates that The Skellig in Waltham is shuttering, with Garcia Brogan's moving into its spot on Moody Street. According to a Twitter post from @DowntownWaltham, the new place that is moving in will be a second location of a dining and drinking spot with the same name in Lowell, and it will apparently have a Mexican cantina on one side and an Irish-themed bar on the other, with bands in the back and a DJ and dance floor likely in the front.

It is not known when The Skellig will close or when Garcia Brogan's will open; as soon as we get more information, we will post an update here.

The address for The Skellig (and upcoming Garcia Brogan's) is 240 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453. The website for the Lowell location of Garcia Brogan's can be found at http://www.garciabrogans.com/

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Mario Batali to Open Babbo Pizzeria at Fan Pier in Boston

A year and a half ago, we reported that a New York-based celebrity chef, restaurateur, writer, and TV personality was looking to open a restaurant in the Fort Point section of Boston. Those plans ultimately ended up falling though last summer, but now we have learned that plans are back on to open the eatery at a nearby location.

The Boston Globe is reporting that Mario Batali is going to be opening Babbo Pizzeria at Fan Pier toward the western edge of the Seaport/Innovation District, with the 8,700-square-foot restaurant offering wood-fired pizza and pasta dishes and having separate bars for drinks, antipasti, and pizza, as well as an outdoor patio and private space for large groups. It had originally appeared that Babbo might open on Summer Street in the Fort Point neighborhood, but plans to open there never came to be, and by August of last year, it appeared that there were no plans in the works for Batali to open a place in Boston for the foreseeable future.

If all goes as planned, Babbo Pizzeria could be open at Fan Pier by the end of the year, according to the Globe.

[Earlier Articles]
Mario Batali Might Be Opening Babbo Pizzeria in Boston
Confirmed: Mario Batali's Babbo Pizzeria and Enoteca Will Not Be Coming to Boston's Fort Point

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Highlights for the Week Ending June 27, 2014

A few more stories and articles centering on the Boston-area restaurant scene came out over the past week, including a restaurant, nightclub, and entertainment complex possibly coming to downtown Boston, another location of Strega quietly opening in the city, and the first "pop-up cafe" to come to Cambridge. In addition, our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) included a new review of an old-school restaurant and bar in Chelsea, a photo of a buffalo chicken pizza from a bar just off the Southeast Expressway, and a question on soft serve ice cream.

Below are links to these and other items from the past week:

Boston Restaurant Talk

Latitude 360 Could Be Coming to Boston's Downtown Crossing

The Old Spot in Salem Is Closing

Caffe Strega Opens in Boston's Back Bay

Tasty Burger in Cambridge Debuts First Pop-Up Cafe in Parking Space

Ginger Betty's in Quincy Brings Off Boardwalk Betty's to Marina Bay

Boston's Hidden Restaurants

New Review: Tommy Floramo's in Chelsea, MA

Photo: Buffalo Chicken Pizza from Darcy's in Quincy, MA

Question: Good Soft Serve Ice Cream in the Boston Area?

Updated Review: Village Sushi in Roslindale, MA

Photo: Buffalo Chicken Tenders from R.F. O'Sullivan's in Somerville, MA

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Watch City Brewing Co. in Waltham Has Closed; Status Unknown

A brewpub and brewery in Waltham has closed, and it is not known if or when it might reopen.

According to several sources (including @TenSpeedMike), Watch City Brewing Co. on Moody Street has "closed for repairs," with a few across social media saying that the closure could be permanent, though nothing has been confirmed either way as of yet. As soon as we find out the exact status of the place, we will post an update here.

Watch City Brewing Co. is a brewpub that also offers traditional and modern American fare; it offers a number of beers made on the premises, and it also does brewery tours. The place opened approximately 20 years ago.

The address for this brewpub and brewery in Waltham is: Watch City Brewing Co., 256 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453. Its website can be found at http://watchcitybrew.com/

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Taste of Allston to Be Held June 28, 2014

A food event is returning to a Boston neighborhood this weekend, and as always, a number of local eateries will be participating.

According to an article in the Allston-Brighton TAB, the 17th annual Taste of Allston will take place tomorrow (Saturday, June 28) at Harvard's Murr Center on North Harvard Street, with the event going from 12:00 to 3:00. The article says that more than 20 restaurants will be taking part in this year's Taste of Allston, with some new dining spots being at the event (the article mentions Roxy's Grilled Cheese and Lulu's being there).

Tickets to the 2014 Taste of Allston cost $25 in advance and $30 at the event, with unlimited food samples and one free alcoholic drink--with a valid ID--included (each addition drink is $5).

For more information on this event, please go to the Allston Village Main Streets website at the following link:

http://www.allstonvillage.com/

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Latitude 360 Could Be Coming to Boston's Downtown Crossing

A restaurant, nightclub, and entertainment complex that is based in Florida may be on its way to the heart of Boston.

The Boston Business Journal is reporting that Latitude 360 is looking to open at the Lafayette City Center in Boston’s Downtown Crossing, with the proposed 63,000-square-foot venue including a dining area, bar, game room, dance floor with live music, bowling alley, movie theater, and sports theater. The article says that the group behind the planned spot has signed a letter of intent with the owner of the Lafayette City Center, though the place still needs to go through the approval and permitting process before it becomes reality.

Currently, there are three locations of Latitude 360, with complexes being found in Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, and Indianapolis, with another on the way to Albany, NY, and a fifth being planned for Kingston, MA. The website for Latitude 360 can be found at http://latitude360.com/

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