Several more stories and articles focusing on the Boston-area restaurant scene came out over the past week, including a well-known chef and restaurateur planning to open a new dining spot north of Boston, one of the last old-school restaurants on Newbury Street closing, and a food truck featuring deli items getting ready to debut. In addition, our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) included an updated review of a restaurant and bar in Somerville, updates to the dive bar photo gallery, and a photo of a Thai dish from a dining spot in Malden.Below...
Monday, 31 March 2014
New Restaurants Could be Coming to Dudley Square in Roxbury
Posted on 13:45 by Unknown
An historic building in the heart of Roxbury is being restored--and the people behind several restaurants in the Boston area are interested in moving in.The Boston Globe is reporting that the Ferdinand Building in Dudley Square is going to be rehabilitated, with the plans being to bring offices, residences, a market, shops, hotels, and restaurants to the structure. Some of the businesses that are looking at the space include Bon Me, Parish Cafe, Tasty Burger, Salvatore's, and others, with the winning bidders being picked by a committee that...
Eastern Standard in Boston's Kenmore Square Wins the Boston Globe's 2014 Munch Madness
Posted on 09:36 by Unknown
A restaurant tournament that The Boston Globe models after the NCAA's March Madness has just wrapped up, and a well-known restaurant in the city's Kenmore Square neighborhood has come out on top.According to the page for the contest, Eastern Standard defeated Row 34 (a seafood spot in Fort Point) in the finals, breaking the string of three victories in a row by Cambridge's Hungry Mother. Eastern Standard had defeated Toro in the South End in the semifinals, while Row 34 had beaten Neptune in the North End. (Hungry Mother and other previous winners...
Friday, 28 March 2014
Taste of the Back Bay to Be Held April 3, 2014
Posted on 12:19 by Unknown
A culinary event is returning to the Prudential Center in Boston in April, and as always, a number of area restaurants and bars will be participating.On Thursday, April 3, the 19th Annual Taste of the Back Bay will take place at the Prudential Skywalk, with the event going from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Samplings of food and drink will be offered at the event, with such places as Abe & Louie's Bar Lola, Brasserie JO, Bristol Lounge, Forum, Kings, Lucca, Met, Precinct Kitchen & Bar, Stephanie's on Newbury, Towne Stove and Spirits, and...
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Peet's Coffee and Tea May Be Coming to Downtown Boston
Posted on 13:53 by Unknown
A California-based coffee roaster and retailer continues its major expansion plans in the Boston area, with yet another new location possibly coming to the heart of the city.A Licensing Hearing page within the City of Boston website indicates that Peet's Coffee & Tea is planning to open on Tremont Street by the edge of Boston Common where the Park Street T station is. Based on the address given, it appears that the new coffee shop may be looking to take over the space where Finagle a Bagel had been, though this has not yet been confirmed....
Boston Burger and Chicken Is Coming to Dorchester
Posted on 12:59 by Unknown
It looks like a new dining spot is on its way to a busy section of Dorchester, and it will feature two very popular foods.The Dorchester Reporter mentions that Boston Burger and Chicken is planning to open on Dorchester Avenue, moving into a building in Fields Corner that is going through extensive renovations. The eatery will be one of several businesses coming to the structure--which had once housed the long-closed Emerald Isle bar--including a T-Mobile store that will open in April and a Chinese takeout spot. (The building will have...
Lydia Shire Is Opening a New Restaurant in Burlington
Posted on 10:08 by Unknown
One of the best-known chefs and restaurateurs in the Boston area is planning to open a brand new restaurant, with this one being north of the city.The Restaurant Hub blog of The Boston Globe is reporting that Lydia Shire of Scampo is looking to open a dining spot somewhere in Burlington, with the article saying that it will have a different concept from her upscale Italian/Mediterranean restaurant that resides in the Liberty Hotel on Charles Street at the foot of Beacon Hill. It looks like the new eatery--which does not seem to have a name yet--could...
Urban Cantina Plans to Open in Ferrara's Space in Boston's North End
Posted on 06:38 by Unknown
It looks like another Mexican restaurant could be coming to the North End of Boston.A post from NorthEndWaterfront.com indicates that Urban Cantina is planning to open on Salem Street, moving into the space where Ferrara's Restaurant has been, and before that, Caffe Nuovo, which had the same ownership as Ferrara's. The post indicates that this would be a change of ownership, with the hours and layout of the new eatery being the same, but with Mexican fare being offered (Ferrara's is mainly Italian-American). An earlier page on the site mentioned...
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Lilian's Smokin' Rack Barbecue Truck to Debut in Boston
Posted on 12:51 by Unknown
A food truck that offers ribs and more will soon be setting up in the heart of downtown Boston.An article from Eater Boston and a post from UrbanDaddy indicate that Lilian's Smokin' Rack Barbecue will be debuting on April 1, with EB saying that it will be stationed at the Rings Fountain along the Rose Kennedy Greenway on Tuesdays. UrbanDaddy says that in addition to Texas-style ribs, the truck will also be offering pulled pork sandwiches and sweet tea, with the sandwich having BBQ sauce made using maple syrup from New Hampshire.[March 27 update:...
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North End Restaurant Week to Be Held March 30-April 4, April 6-11, 2014
Posted on 11:46 by Unknown
Another restaurant week is returning to a Boston neighborhood, and as always, a number of local dining spots will be participating.The 5th annual North End Restaurant Week will be held starting Sunday, March 30 and running through Friday, April 4, with Saturday being a day off before it starts up again on Sunday, April 6 and wrapping up on Friday, April 11. A list of participating restaurant has not been posted as of yet, so check the link (below) over the coming days.Dinners will cost $33.00 at this event.For more information on the 2014 North...
News Elsewhere: The Shawmut Diner in New Bedford to Close March 31
Posted on 09:58 by Unknown
A landmark diner on the South Coast is going to be closing its doors for good.The New Bedford Guide is reporting that the Shawmut Diner in New Bedford will shut down on March 31 after being in business for more than 33 years. The article mentions that a note on the diner's Facebook page says "Yes it's true…We hope to see many of you in the next week, I already stocked up on kleenex. You will be in our hearts forever! Hugs & kisses, Celeste & Phil xoxoxo."According to the article, the diner, which was built in 1953 and is included in the...
Appetito in Newton Centre Has Apparently Closed
Posted on 06:40 by Unknown
It looks like an Italian restaurant in Newton Centre has closed its doors after approximately 20 years in business.A post on the Newton TAB blog mentions that Appetito on Beacon Street was dark earlier this week. A check on its website earlier today indicated that it is no longer running, while a phone call placed to the dining spot didn't go through because the number is out of service. The TAB says that they are "crowd sourcing" the story, but it does appear that Appetito is no longer in business.Appetito was an upscale Italian spot that...
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Peet's Coffee and Tea to Open on Route 9 in Brookline, Moving into Old Starbucks Space
Posted on 13:04 by Unknown
A California-based coffee roaster and retailer that has been expanding through the Boston area of late is planning to open yet another new shop, with this one moving into the space where a location of another chain of coffee shops had been.According to a Board of Selectmen page within the Town of Brookline website, Peet's Coffee & Tea is looking to open on Route 9 near the eastern edge of Chestnut Hill, taking over the former Starbucks space. (Starbucks closed earlier this year, moving up the road to Chestnut Hill Square in Newton, according...
The Brookline Spa Has Reopened
Posted on 12:13 by Unknown
A market and deli in Brookline that closed for renovations last summer is open once again.According to a Facebook post from the place, the Brookline Spa on Harvard Street reopened a few days ago, with the updated menu including breakfast bites and wraps, salads, chili, clam chowder, panini, specialty sandwiches, burgers, wings, and pizza. The place is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with hours being 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.The Brookline Spa, which has been in business for approximately...
Bishop's Mediterranean Grill Is Planning to Open in Boston's West End
Posted on 11:13 by Unknown
It looks like a new dining spot is coming to the West End of Boston, and it appears to be moving into the space where another eatery had been for more than 20 years before closing last year.An email sent today mentions that Bishop's Mediterranean Grill is opening on Staniford Street, with a sign up for the place saying that it is coming soon. A check on the Yellowbook site seems to confirm this, with the address indicating that it would be taking over the former Staniford Cafe space in the small strip of stores that also houses Viva Burrito...
Steve's Greek Cuisine in the Back Bay of Boston Has Closed
Posted on 06:23 by Unknown
One of the last of the old-school restaurants on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay has closed its doors.Universal Hub is reporting (via Bettlebrox) that Steve's Greek Cuisine is no longer in operation, with a note out front saying that its last day was this past Sunday due to the fact that it lost its lease. The note includes the following message: "We wish to thank you for all your valued patronage to our family business. We hope you continue to enjoy Steve's Greek at Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall. Sincerely, The Kourtidis Family"[April 2...
Monday, 24 March 2014
Evan's NY Style Deli Food Truck to Debut in Boston
Posted on 13:20 by Unknown
A North Shore delicatessen is getting ready to debut a food truck in Boston, and it will be set up at several locations in the city.Eater Boston is reporting that Evan's New York Style Deli in Marblehead is going to be launching a truck on April 1, with such items as bagels, pastrami sandwiches, knishes, and more being offered. The article mentions that the food truck will be open seven days a week, with locations including the Greenway, SoWa, the Seaport District, the Back Bay, and Cleveland Circle in Brighton.Evan's New York Style Deli...
Highlights for the Week Ending March 21, 2014
Posted on 09:50 by Unknown
A few more stories and articles centering on the Boston-area restaurant scene came out over the past week, including a new dining spot opening in the Fenway's "restaurant row," one of the best pizzeria in New England making plans to come to the Boston area, and a New York-based group of delis opening a location in Boston. In addition, our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) included a new review of a restaurant and bar in Cambridge, a blog entry on two new Pinterest food boards, and a photo of a popover from an old-school eatery on Route...
Friday, 21 March 2014
Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Coming to Former Howard Johnson Inn Space in Boston's Fenway
Posted on 12:59 by Unknown
A new hotel and restaurant will be opening in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, and it will be moving into the space where another hotel--along with a dining spot and tiki bar--had been.The Boston Herald is reporting that an an "edgy" and "irreverent" boutique hotel called The Verb is planning to open in the former Howard Johnson Inn space on Boylston Street, with the 94-room spot moving into the renovated building rather than the old building being demolished and rebuilt from the ground up, as some had speculated. The article says that the...
Pizzeria Posto in Somerville's Davis Square to Debut a Food Truck
Posted on 06:17 by Unknown
The person behind a popular pizzeria, enoteca, and trattoria in Somerville is planning to set up a food truck somewhere in the area.In an interview with Eater Boston, Joe Cassinelli of Pizzeria Posto in Davis Square said that he is opening a mobile truck that will apparently be at an unspecified location five days a week, with the truck possibly being ready to go around the end of May or early June. This is just one project that Cassinelli is working on these days, with a second location of The Painted Burro (also in Davis Square) coming...
Thursday, 20 March 2014
Cooking for a Cause to Be Held in Cambridge, April 4, 2014
Posted on 12:06 by Unknown
A culinary event that supports a Cambridge community center and social service agency is returning to the area, and once again food, drink, and entertainment will be included.On Friday, April 4, the 11th annual Cooking for a Cause will take place at the MIT Media Lab on Amherst Street in Cambridge, with the event going from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. A number of familiar folks within the Boston-area restaurant scene will be offering food and drink at the event, including Will Gilson (Puritan & Company), Joy Richard (Citizen Public House), Michael...
Update: Serenitee Restaurant Group to Open Alchemy in Winchester
Posted on 10:41 by Unknown
A restaurant group that is based on the North Shore is planning to open a dining spot just a few miles north of Boston.According to job posts on both the Craigslist and Glassdoor sites, the Serenitee Restaurant Group is opening a new "cutting edge concept" in Winchester that will focus on "organic, local, grass fed ingredients." The restaurant, which does not yet appear to have a name (or an exact address), is one of a few dining and drinking spots that the restaurant group will be opening over the next half year or so, with others being 525 in...
Gyro City Opens in the Fenway's "Restaurant Row" in Boston
Posted on 06:41 by Unknown
A new dining spot has opened in the Fenway's "restaurant row," with this one being an authentic Greek grill.A Facebook post from El Pelon Taqueria indicates that Gyro City is now open on Peterborough Street, with its first day in operation apparently being yesterday. A check on the restaurant's website indicates that the place offers several gyro options on its menu, including chicken, veggie, pork, lamb, and sausage, along with salads, avgolemono soup, spanakopita, burgers, souvlaki, and baklava.Gyro City is open from 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM...
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Pepe's Pizza Is Coming to Boston
Posted on 18:57 by Unknown
A New Haven pizzeria that is often cited as having the best pizza in New England is on its way to Boston.Eater Boston is reporting (via a Craigslist job post) that Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana--which is also known as Pepe's Pizza--is going to be opening more than one outlet in Boston. The Craiglist post mentions that the restaurant "is hiring Managers for our locations in Boston," though it is not known exactly how many branches of the pizza place will be opening in the area, or where they will be located. (Keep checking back for updates.)[March...
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American Bakers May Open in Somerville's Davis Square
Posted on 10:02 by Unknown
It looks like a new bakery could be on its way to one of the busiest parts of Somerville, though plans for the place seem to be in the very early stages.The Davis Square LiveJournal blog is reporting that American Bakers is planning to open on College Avenue, moving into the space where Artifaktori had been. A page on the City of Somerville website mentions that the bakery would have 18 seats with 600 square feet of space (plus another 600 square feet for a working area and basement storage), though little other information on American...
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Troquet in Boston Is Planning to Open a Second Location
Posted on 07:03 by Unknown
A high-end French restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Boston is looking to expand, with a second location on the way.Eater Boston is reporting (via a job post within the BostonChefs.com site) that Troquet on Boylston Street is planning to open a second spot and is currently looking for workers, including a chef de cuisine. It is not yet known where the new location of Troquet will be (and it has not been completely confirmed that it will even be called Troquet--a message sent to the restaurant has not been answered as of yet), so keep...
Monday, 17 March 2014
Highlights for the Week Ending March 14, 2014
Posted on 14:26 by Unknown
Several more stories and articles focusing on the Boston-area restaurant scene came out over the past week, including a late-night food truck pilot program planned for Boston, a 40-year-old pizza place closing, and a pop-up restaurant for dogs on the way. In addition, our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) included an updated review of an Asian restaurant in Malden, a list of closings and openings for March (so far), and a photo of nachos from a restaurant and bar in Somerville.Below are links to these and other items from the past week:Boston...
Italian Cafe in Boston's Financial District Has Closed; The Wheelhouse Is Opening in Its Space
Posted on 13:49 by Unknown
An Italian eatery in the Financial District of Boston has closed its doors, and it looks like a new restaurant is moving into its space.An email sent to us mentions that Italian Cafe on Broad Street is shuttered, with the place apparently closing over the past few weeks (a check on the Yelp site seems to confirm this). It appears that a spot called The Wheelhouse is taking over the space, as a Licensing Board page on the City of Boston website mentions that it is looking to open at the same address, though no other information has been given on...
Ten Tables to Contract; Grass Fed to Expand
Posted on 12:08 by Unknown
The person behind Ten Tables and Grass Fed is going to be shrinking the former back to just one location while expanding the latter.Eater Boston is reporting that Krista Kranyak is in the process of selling the Cambridge location of Ten Tables (it is going to become a new spot called Homage Bistro), with the Provincetown location already being sold, making the original Jamaica Plain location the only one left. Meanwhile, she is looking to open "several more" branches of Grass Fed, which currently has one location in Jamaica Plain. It is not...
Dave, Dan, and Michael Andelman of The Phantom Gourmet Purchase the Mendon Drive-In
Posted on 09:58 by Unknown
The three brothers behind The Phantom Gourmet have decided to do a bit of shopping, purchasing a landmark drive-in that is also home to a popular snack bar.According to a Facebook post sent out on Friday, Dave, Dan, and Michael Andelman are the new owners of the Mendon Twin Drive-In, with 2014 being a transition year as the present owners consult with the brothers while also saying their goodbyes to their customers. The note says that the Andelmans are interested in the preservation of the drive-in while also "expanding new horizons,"...
Ben's Kosher Delicatessen Plans to Expand to Boston
Posted on 09:23 by Unknown
It looks like a small group of delis based in New York will be expanding to Boston.Grub Street is reporting that Ben's Kosher Delicatessen has plans to expand to both Boston and Washington, DC, with the owner of the deli and his partners looking to open "scores of new restaurants" over the next ten years or so. The article indicates that the expansion into Boston will take place after a new location opens in Scarsdale, NY this summer, though it is not known exactly when (or where) it will open in the local area--or if there will be more than...
Friday, 14 March 2014
Dine Out Boston (Formerly Boston Restaurant Week) to Be Held March 16-21 and March 23-28, 2014
Posted on 13:31 by Unknown
A culinary event with a new name is coming to the Boston area starting this weekend, and a number of restaurants will be participating.Dine Out Boston, which was formerly called Boston Restaurant Week, will take place from Sunday, March 16 to Friday, March 21, with a break on Saturday, March 22, then it will continue from Sunday, March 23 to Friday, March 28. Restaurants will feature prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menus with three pricing tiers available--lunch offerings are $15, $20, or $25 and dinner offerings are $28, $33, or $38 (courses...
Ban Chiang House in Jamaica Plain Has Closed; New Restaurant to Move In
Posted on 10:08 by Unknown
A Thai restaurant has closed in Jamaica Plain, though a new dining spot featuring Vietnamese food could be moving in.The Jamaica Plain News is reporting that Ban Chiang House on Centre Street is no longer in operation, having closed sometime over the past week or so. It appears that a Vietnamese noodle shop may be taking over the space where the eatery had been, though plans are in the early stages, with one necessary step being the owner of the proposed eatery meeting with the Public Service Committee of the JP Neighborhood Council, according...
Clover Food Lab to Debut a Truck at Alewife in Cambridge
Posted on 08:17 by Unknown
The folks behind a number of vegetarian food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants are getting ready to expand once again, this time bringing a truck to Cambridge that should be popular with commuters and office workers.Eater Boston is reporting (via the Clover site) that Clover Alewife will be set up at the VECNA Parking lot on Cambridge Park Drive starting Monday (March 17), with the truck being open on weekdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The new truck will be joining existing ones in various sections of the Boston area as well as permanent...
upperwest (a New Wine Bar) Plans to Open in Cambridge
Posted on 07:02 by Unknown
It looks like a new wine bar may be on its way to Cambridge.According to a License Commission General Hearing page on the City of Cambridge website, upperwest is planning to open on Mass. Ave. between Harvard Square and Central Square, with the restaurant's website indicating that it will be a small, casual wine bar offering cheese, charcuterie, and small plates using locally-sourced ingredients. The website also mentions that the eatery will have food events as well as classes on wine, cheese, and charcuterie.The hearing page on the...
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Late-Night Food Truck Pilot Program Slated for Boston
Posted on 07:26 by Unknown
Starting next month, diners will be able to do some late-night dining at a number of food trucks in Boston.BostInno is reporting that a pilot program allowing select food truck to stay open until midnight has been approved by the city, with participating trucks at Copley Square, Boston University and Northeastern University taking part. The article mentions that Mayor Walsh may eventually consider expanding late-night hours to other sites depending on how the pilot program goes.Trucks that will be able to stay open late include BBQ Lamb Brothers,...
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Tamarind House in Cambridge Has Closed; Will Be Replaced by New Restaurant
Posted on 09:29 by Unknown
[Ed note: This article was updated on March 14 to reflect new information given, including a tentative name for the new restaurant.]It looks like a Thai restaurant in the Porter Square section of Cambridge has closed its doors.Eater Boston is reporting that Tamarind House on Mass. Ave. is shuttered, according to a tipster and a couple of nearby businesses; it appears that the dining spot closed a few weeks ago with the owner apparently deciding to move back to Thailand. The article mentions that a new restaurant that offers both Thai and Vietnamese...
Wegmans Market Looks at a Fall Opening in Burlington
Posted on 07:46 by Unknown
Nearly three years after first reporting on it, a huge supermarket that is coming to Burlington appears to be only months away from opening.According to several ads in various newspapers, Wegmans is planning to open this fall.at 3rd Ave, an upcoming dining and entertainment "boulevard" that will be located within the Northwest Park development near Route 3 and the Burlington Mall. Based on earlier reports, the grocery store looks to be nearly 150,000 square feet in size, with a large market cafe area being a part of it. Once the market opens, it...
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Hi-Fi Pizza and Subs in Cambridge's Central Square Is Closing
Posted on 11:36 by Unknown
It looks like a pizza place and sub shop in one of the busiest sections of Cambridge may be closing its doors after being in business for more than 40 years.The Cambridge Chronicle & TAB is reporting that Hi-Fi Pizza & Subs on Mass. Ave. has shuttered, though a phone call placed by a source indicates that it remains open this afternoon and it is not known when (or if) the place is shutting down. As soon as we find out what the exact status of the place is, we will post an update here.[March 13 update: It appears that Hi-Fi Pizza & Subs...
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