A burger restaurant that has locations in Somerville and Boston may be opening a third, with this one possibly being between Harvard Square and Central Square in Cambridge.According to a License Commission General Hearing page within the City of Cambridge website, Boston Burger Company is seeking to acquire the All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License that is currently held by Dolphin Seafood on Mass. Ave., with the note seeming to indicate that it could be taking over Dolphin's space (this has not been confirmed as of yet). The note...
Friday, 30 May 2014
California Pizza Kitchen Closes Its Outlet in Boston's Transportation Building
Posted on 07:48 by Unknown
A national chain of pizza restaurants has closed one of its two locations within the city limits of Boston.According to a poster on the Chowhound site, the California Pizza Kitchen within the State Transportation Building by Park Plaza is shuttered, with a check on the chain's website seeming to confirm this (it is no longer showing this location). This leaves only one remaining location in Boston--at the Prudential Center--and four others in the surrounding area, including in Cambridge, Braintree, Natick, and Wellesley. California Pizza Kitchen...
Pressed to Open in Boston's Beacon Hill Neighborhood
Posted on 07:08 by Unknown
A new dining spot appears to be on its way to the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, and it will be offering something called paletas.The Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog is reporting that Pressed is planning to open on Charles Street, with the place featuring organic food and drink options such as soups, salads, juices, and paletas, which are basically popsicles, or ice pops, that are often found in Mexico and Central America. Based on information on a PDF page from the Beacon Hill Civic Association and a PDF note within...
Seoul Opens in Former Ma Soba Space in Boston's Beacon Hill
Posted on 06:21 by Unknown
A Korean restaurant has opened in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, moving into the space where another Asian dining spot had been.According to a poster on the Chowhound site, Seoul is now open on Cambridge Street, taking over the former Ma Soba space. A look at the menu on the restaurant's website indicates that it offers a wide variety of dishes, including soups, salads, porridges, stir-fry items, noodle dishes, BBQ, sushi, desserts, and more. The eatery also has combo plates and party platters.It appears that Ma Soba closed in the middle of...
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Abbondanza to Open at Burlington's 3rd Ave (within Northwest Park)
Posted on 10:02 by Unknown
An Italian restaurant is coming to a new development north of Boston, and the group behind it might be familiar to some.According to a Facebook post from 3rd Ave, Abbondanza will be opening at 3rd Ave within the Northwest Park complex which is just north of the Burlington Mall in Burlington. An earlier article from the Lowell Sun indicates that the Lyons Group is behind the 6,000-square-foot dining spot; the Lyons Group is also behind the Kings entertainment facilities, including one that is also coming to 3rd Ave (it was supposed to open this...
Boston Common Coffee Co. to Open New Location Near North Station
Posted on 09:27 by Unknown
An independent coffee roaster that has three bakery-cafes in Boston is going to be opening a fourth, with this one being near North Station.Eater Boston is reporting that Boston Common Coffee Co. is planning to open a shop on Canal Street on the first floor of The Avenir, which is a luxury condominium building. In addition to coffee, the 2,500-square-foot bakery and cafe will likely offer quiche, salads, baked goods, and sandwiches, based on the menu at their other locations in the North End, the Financial District, and Downtown Crossing.It...
Former Jae's Building in Boston's Theatre District/Bay Village Neighborhood to Be Demolished
Posted on 08:00 by Unknown
The building in Boston's Theatre District/Bay Village area that used to be home to an Asian restaurant is going to be taken down.The Boston Business Journal is reporting that the structure on Stuart Street where a location of Jae's used to be until closing nearly 10 years ago is being demolished over the coming weeks, with the demolition work apparently starting yesterday. The article says that Northwood Investors, which owns the adjacent Revere Hotel, is also the owner of the building being taken down, though it is not yet known what the plans...
Weylu's Building in Saugus to Be Demolished
Posted on 07:06 by Unknown
It looks like the sprawling building that used to house one of the Boston area's most iconic restaurants is going to be taken down--along with the hill that it sits on.Wicked Local is reporting that draft plans have been submitted to demolish the former Weylu's structure on Route 1 in Saugus, with the blasting company also apparently leveling the hill, knocking it down to 58 feet from 160 feet. It is not yet known exactly what would happen to the site, though the article says that Republic Properties--which bought the property last summer--will...
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Esquire's Best Bars in America List Includes The Hawthorne, J.J. Foley's
Posted on 07:51 by Unknown
A popular men's magazine has posted its top 25 picks for bars in the United States for 2014, and a couple of spots in Boston have been included--though not without some confusion.According to the new slideshow/article, Esquire Magazine has picked The Hawthorne in Kenmore Square and J.J. Foley's in downtown Boston as two of the best bars in the country. The magazine recommended a Dutch Oven from the former and called the bar "Dark, cool, and elegant" and with "Impeccable cocktails," while it recommended a Guinness from the latter and said it...
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Paul Bakery to Open at Burlington's 3rd Ave (within Northwest Park)
Posted on 19:19 by Unknown
A chain of French bakery-cafes continues to expand into the Boston area, with another one planned for a new development north of the city.According to a post on the 3rd Ave Facebook page, Paul Bakery is going to be opening at 3rd Ave within the Northwest Park complex just north of the Burlington Mall in Burlington. This will be the third location to open in the Boston area, with one coming very soon to One Boston Place in downtown Boston where Four Green Fields had been and another coming to Somerville's Assembly Row possibly in September. (It...
Highlights for the Week Ending May 23, 2014
Posted on 14:16 by Unknown
Several more stories and articles focusing on the Boston-area restaurant scene came out over the past week, including a group of burger places coming to the area, a restaurant that celebrates the tradition of beefsteak banquets opening in Waltham, and the Back Bay location of a hot dog spot closing. In addition, our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) included an updated review of a breakfast and lunch spot in Dorchester, a list of outdoor dining places along the Massachusetts coast, and a photo of a corned beef sandwich from a deli in Braintree.Below...
The Metropolitan Club in Chestnut Hill Is Closing
Posted on 11:20 by Unknown
An upscale restaurant and bar in Chestnut Hill is shutting its doors after being in business for 10 years.The Boston Globe is reporting that The Metropolitan Club on Boylston Street is closing on June 28 after not being able to come to acceptable terms with the landlord. The article says that the dining and drinking spot will host "little surprises" over the next few weeks, with favorite dishes being brought back before it says farewell for good. Its sister restaurants--including MET locations in Boston's Back Bay, Dedham, Natick, and Nantucket--will...
Monday, 26 May 2014
Leo's Place Diner Is Reopening in Waltham
Posted on 19:25 by Unknown
A restaurant that closed in Cambridge after being in business for many years is reopening in Waltham.According to a picture that was posted on Twitter, Leo's Place Diner is planning to open in the space on Main Street where In a Pickle had been before moving to nearby Moody Street in the spring of 2013. Leo's Place had been located on JFK Street in Harvard Square, but it shuttered around the end of 2013 after losing its lease. The diner was known for its breakfasts as well as classic diner fare, with burgers, hot dogs, pork chops, and much more...
Friday, 23 May 2014
Plan B Burger Bar to Expand to Boston
Posted on 12:43 by Unknown
A small group of burger spots based in Hartford, CT, is going to be expanding to Boston.Eater Boston is reporting that Plan B Burger Bar is looking to open locations in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, DC, with a source for EB saying the Boston location(s) might not happen for another two or three years. The restaurants offer a variety of freshly-ground burgers as well as soups, salads, and meals such as lobster macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, fish and chips, and southwest stuffed chicken. (They also also have gluten-free, dessert, and...
Bon Me to Open a Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in Boston's Fort Point
Posted on 06:25 by Unknown
The people behind several Vietnamese food trucks and a brick-and-mortar restaurant are going to be opening a second permanent dining spot, with this one being in one of Boston's hottest neighborhoods for dining.Stack + Co. states that Bon Me is planning to open in the Fort Point section of the city, with the post saying that the eatery will be located in the neighborhood's "oldest existing building" (Bon Me gives the exact address on a Twitter post--313 Congress Street). The new restaurant will have 1,100 square feet of space, with both an indoor...
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Ducali Owner May Open New Restaurant in East Boston
Posted on 11:29 by Unknown
The owner of a pizzeria in the North End of Boston could be opening another restaurant, with this one being across the water.BostInno is reporting that Philip Frattaroli of Ducali Pizzeria & Bar on Causeway Street is planning to open a new dining spot in East Boston, with the proposed restaurant being in his grandfather's old woodshop (Oscar Woodworking) on Webster Street in the Jeffries Point neighborhood. The article mentions that Frattaroli hopes to build a fourth floor onto the three-story structure, with a restaurant, yoga studio, residential...
Chefs in Shorts to Take Place at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, June 20, 2014
Posted on 09:54 by Unknown
A "grill-off" returns to Boston once again in June, and a number of local chefs will be participating.On Friday, June 20, the 17th annual Chefs in Shorts will be held at the Seaport World Trade Center along the Boston waterfront from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with chefs creating dishes for guests in an outdoor setting (desserts, beer, and wine will also be offered). A few of the chefs participating in the event include Paul Wahlberg (Alma Nove), Paul Sussman (Back Deck), Matt O'Neil (Blue Ox), Jason Albus (Fairsted Kitchen),...
King St. Tavern to Open in Former Woodward at Ames Space in Boston
Posted on 09:19 by Unknown
A new restaurant and bar is coming to a hotel in downtown Boston, moving into the space where another dining and drinking spot had been.Eater Boston is reporting that King St. Tavern is opening within the Ames Boston Hotel on Court Street, with the restaurant taking over the former Woodward at Ames spot. The article says that the new place will have a dining room and a full bar on the first floor and space for events on the second floor, with "urban pub fare" being offered along with live music. It appears that the space won't look much different...
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
After Storefront Collapse, Zoe's and Mixtura Both Expect to Reopen Soon in Somerville
Posted on 09:32 by Unknown
Last September, a pair of restaurants in Somerville were forced to shut down after their storefront collapsed. Now it looks like both will soon be reopening again.Eater Boston is reporting that both Zoe's and Mixtura on Beacon Street are getting ready to open back up; earlier reports here had mentioned that Zoe's would indeed reopen, but the status of Mixtura was unknown until now. Both dining spots closed in September of 2013 after the front of the building in which they reside collapsed, with large chunks of the facade crashing to the sidewalk...
Flank, The New American Beefsteak to Open in Waltham
Posted on 07:14 by Unknown
A new restaurant that celebrates the tradition of beefsteak banquets is going to be opening west of Boston, and a local radio person is behind the place.An article in Boston Magazine and a post in BostInno both mention that Greg Hill (also known as "The Hillman") on WAAF is planning to open Flank, The New American Beefsteak, at the upcoming 1265 Main development in Waltham, with the eatery apparently being a communal spot that offers less common cuts of meat such as flank, coulotte, hanger, and skirt. The articles mention that in addition to steak,...
Sweet Cupcakes Is Taking Over the Former Isabelle's Curly Cakes Space in Boston's Beacon Hill
Posted on 06:24 by Unknown
A local group of cupcake shops is going to be opening a new location in the heart of Boston, with this one moving into the space of a former cupcake shop that was run by a celebrity chef/restaurateur and his daughter.According to a post sent to us on Twitter, Sweet Cupcakes is going to be opening on Charles Street in Beacon Hill where Isabelle's Curly Cakes used to be. A picture on the Twitter site from the group of shops confirms this, showing that it will be "coming soon." Once it opens, this will be the sixth location of Sweet Cupcakes, with...
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Spike's Junkyard Dogs in Boston's Back Bay to Close; Operations Being Consolidated to Allston
Posted on 07:10 by Unknown
A Rhode Island-based group of hot dog places is going to be closing its Back Bay location in Boston and moving its operations to another shop nearby within the city.According to a press release, the local franchisee and operator of Spike's Junkyard Dogs on Boylston Street is selling the restaurant to Zest Mediterranean, LLC, with the eatery remaining open through June 1. Operations will then be consolidated to the Spike's location on Brighton Avenue in Allston, according to the release.In addition to hot dogs, Spike's Junkyard Dogs also offers...
Italian Restaurant May Be Coming to Former Channel Cafe Space in Boston's Fort Point
Posted on 06:42 by Unknown
It looks like a new dining spot may be coming to the Fort Point neighborhood of Boston, opening where another eatery (and art gallery) had been.According to a Twitter post from @FortPointer, an Italian restaurant is apparently going to be moving into the basement space on Summer Street where the Channel Cafe had been. The post says that this has been confirmed by "multiple sources" and that more information will be coming soon.The Channel Cafe was a restaurant and art gallery that closed in the winter of 2013; the owners now run the Blackthorne...
Monday, 19 May 2014
Highlights for the Week Ending May 16, 2014
Posted on 14:21 by Unknown
A few more stories and articles centering on the Boston-area restaurant scene came out over the past week, including a falafel shop opening in Kenmore Square, a restaurant that focuses on burgers and sliders coming to Medford, and a landmark eatery in the South End announcing that it is closing down. In addition, our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) included a new review of a lakeside restaurant south of the city, a list of restaurant closings and openings in the Boston area for May (so far), and a photo of a unique appetizer from a Turkish...
Besito Plans to Open in Boston
Posted on 11:48 by Unknown
Last year we reported that a trio of upscale Mexican restaurants in New York and Connecticut was looking to expand into the Boston area, with at least two locations coming to the suburbs. Now we have learned that another one might be coming to the city itself.The Boston Globe is reporting that Besito is considering opening somewhere in Boston, joining soon-to-open outlets in Burlington and Chestnut Hill. The article mentions that restaurateur John Tunney III "plans to launch another Besito in Boston proper in the near future," though no specific...
Po Boy in Newton to Debut a Food Truck
Posted on 09:13 by Unknown
Yet another new food truck is coming to the Boston area, and this one will focus on a dish that is popular down south.According to a post in The Boston Globe, owner Eric Cormier of Po Boy in Newton is planning to debut a food truck by June, with the truck offering chicken, catfish, shrimp, and oyster po boys. The article mentions that the truck could be located in the South Station area, though it is not known if this is definite yet, nor is it known whether the truck will also be at other locations in and around the city of Boston. (Keep checking...
The Dining Room Is Opening within The Living Room in Boston's North End
Posted on 08:13 by Unknown
A brand new "restaurant within a restaurant" is coming to the North End of Boston.A press release indicates that The Dining Room is going to be opening inside The Living Room, which is in the Mercantile Building on Atlantic Avenue. The new concept will be "a relaxed yet refined place" that will feature "locally sourced and globally inspired comfort food" such as ahi tuna poke with wakame, wonton, ginger and Sriracha; moules a la biere blanche; crab agnolotti; schnitzel with gurkensalat and German potato salad; and chicken balti with naan bread...
Boston's Baddest Burger and Sandwich Co. Is Expanding
Posted on 06:36 by Unknown
A food truck and caterer that focuses on burgers is getting ready to expand.According to a job post on the Craigslist site, Boston's Baddest Burger & Sandwich Co. is currently hiring, with a "full restaurant staff needed" and a note saying that "We Are expanding our Brands. We will be opening our fixed location on June 1st and adding a second truck in the month of June." It is not known exactly where the fixed location will be as of yet, nor is it known whether another brand that it is involved with--Maine-ly Lobstah--is going to be part...
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Friday, 16 May 2014
Beantown Pho and Grill Opens in Boston's Back Bay
Posted on 12:54 by Unknown
A new Vietnamese restaurant has just opened in the heart of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.UrbanDaddy is reporting that Beantown Pho & Grill is now open on Newbury Street between Fairfield Street and Gloucester Street, with the eatery apparently taking over the space where a location of b.good had been (b.good is moving the shop to Boylston Street within the same neighborhood). The article says that the new dining spot has 10 options for pho along with "grilled meat on sticks and other things," and the interior of the place has the appearance...
Amsterdam Falafelshop to Open in Boston's Kenmore Square
Posted on 12:08 by Unknown
Last year we reported that a Washington, DC-based falafel shop that has a location in Somerville was planning on opening a few more shops in the Boston area. Now we have learned where one of them will be.Eater Boston is reporting that Amsterdam Falafelshop is going to be opening in Kenmore Square, moving into the Beacon Street space where a location of Boca Grande had been until closing last summer. The article says that this shop will have approximately twice the seating of the location on Elm Street in Davis Square, with the eatery looking to...
The Italian Kitchen of Wakefield Is Opening
Posted on 09:44 by Unknown
A new restaurant is opening north of Boston, with this one featuring all kinds of Italian items.According to a poster on the Chowhound site, The Italian Kitchen of Wakefield soft-opened this week, with a check on the dining spot's Facebook page seeming to confirm this, mentioning that yesterday was the "start of the three day sampling events from noon - 6pm each day." The website for the restaurant says that the eatery will focus on Central Italian cooking from the Lazio region of Italy, with a few items on the menu include bruschetta, Italian...
Scosso in Peabody Has Closed
Posted on 08:31 by Unknown
An Italian restaurant on the North Shore has closed its doors after being in business for approximately a year and a half.According to a source, Scosso has closed at the Northshore Mall in Peabody, with a check on the restaurant's website confirming that it has indeed shuttered, referring diners to its other eatery--the Venetian Moon Ristorante in Reading Center. Scosso first opened in the fall of 2012, offering such items as lobster ravioli, chicken saltimbocca, eggplant rollatini, gnocchi, veal parmigiana, chicken marsala, and martinis.The address...
Corn & Co Closes at the Burlington Mall
Posted on 08:15 by Unknown
A popcorn store north of Boston has closed its doors.According to a source, Corn & Co has closed its location at the Burlington Mall in Burlington, though it appears that the business remains in operation, with its Facebook page saying that it is the "official popcorn of the Boston Red Sox." The shop had featured popcorn that came in a variety of flavors, blends, and mixes, with constantly rotating flavors from a "flavor library."Corn & Co first opened at the Burlington Mall in the fall of 2012.The website for Corn & Co can be found...
Update: Taste of Somerville Coming to Davis Square June 11, 2014
Posted on 08:03 by Unknown
[Ed note: This article was updated on June 3 to reflect a change of date for the event.]A culinary event is returning to Somerville in June, and once again, a number of area restaurants and food/drink purveyors will be participating.On Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Taste of Somerville will be held at 50 Holland Street in Davis Square, with the event including food, drink, and live entertainment. A few of the local places that will be at the event include Bantam Cider, The Burren, Daddy Jones, Highland Kitchen, Lyndell's Bakery, Orleans,...
Thursday, 15 May 2014
Teri-Yummy Food Truck Debuts in Boston
Posted on 13:28 by Unknown
Another new food truck has come to Boston, and this one focuses on all things teriyaki.Eater Boston is reporting this week that Teri-Yummy has hit the streets of the city, with a post from the Hub Food Trucks site showing that the truck offers teriyaki beef, chicken, and shrimp, along with combination teriyaki plates. For now, the truck is set up at Cleveland Circle in Brighton, Dudley Square in Roxbury, Belvidere Street by the Prudential Center, and Stuart Street by Copley Square on weekdays (for both lunch and...
Madear's Cucina Food Truck to Hit the Streets of Boston
Posted on 13:11 by Unknown
A new food truck is looking to debut in Boston, and it will focus on an interesting combination of two cuisines.Eater Boston is reporting that Madear's Cucina is coming to the city, with the truck offering dishes that offer Louisiana comfort food with Sicilian "accents." The article mentions that a few of the dishes that could be served include baked and fried catfish, fried chicken, crawfish, and mustard greens. A Facebook post from the food truck shows that they recently received a business certificate, though it is not known exactly when it...
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Restaurant Rigoletto Planning to Open in Boston's North End
Posted on 19:11 by Unknown
It looks like a new restaurant may be coming to the North End of Boston.According to an article within the NorthEndWaterfront.com website, Restaurant Rigoletto is planning to open on Salem Street, moving into the space where Sapori di Napoli/Cafe Napoli used to be. The article mentions that the North End/Waterfront Residents' Association (NEWRA) approved plans for the place to open by a vote of 23-7 last week, with the vote focusing on a conditional use application that would allow for a full restaurant menu as well as kitchen equipment with a...
Update: Gustazo Cuban Restaurant and Cafe Is Moving to Waltham
Posted on 07:50 by Unknown
[Ed note: This article was updated on May 15 to reflect new information given, including the fact that this a move, not a second location.]It looks like a Cuban restaurant in Belmont is going to be opening in Waltham.According to a Twitter post from @Newswatch8 (via a YouTube video), Gustazo Cuban Restaurant & Cafe is planning to open on Main Street where a location of Elephant Walk used to be until closing last fall. A note was sent to Gustazo asking if their restaurant on Belmont Street was going to be moving into this space...
Gov. Patrick Proposes to Lift Cap on Liquor Licenses Throughout the State
Posted on 07:10 by Unknown
It looks like the cap on liquor licenses in cities and towns across the state could be disappearing if the governor gets his way.According to an article within the masslive.com site, Gov. Deval Patrick is proposing to get rid of the cap on licenses, with the plan apparently being set forth to make it easier for restaurants and liquor stores to open in communities throughout Massachusetts--and also to compete better with neighboring states. The post says that the proposal--which is part of an economic development bill--would turn over full...
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Snappy Patty's to Open in West Medford
Posted on 09:56 by Unknown
A new restaurant is coming to West Medford, and it will apparently be focusing on patty melts.The Boston Globe is reporting that Snappy Patty's is going to be opening on High Street, with Nicholas Dowling--who used to work at Citizen Public House in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, Franklin Cafe in the South End, and Franklin Southie--being behind the spot. Dowling says in the article that the restaurant's concept will be "upscale, contemporary American food done correctly" with the signature dish being mini patty melt sliders. Snappy Patty's will...
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