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‘Bomb!’: California-Based Restaurant Opening 2 New Spots In Mass ‘Bomb!’: California-Based Restaurant Opening 2 New Spots In Mass
‘Bomb!’: California-Based Restaurant Opening 2 New Spots In Mass A restaurant based in California is bringing Hong Kong-style cuisine to two locations in Massachusetts. Baby Cafe Kitchen is planning to open up shop at 1006 Beacon St. in Brookline in February and one location at 128 Brighton Ave. in Boston’s Allston in April, Boston Restaurant Talk first reported. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Baby Cafe (@babycaferestaurants) The restaurant’s locations in Oakland Chinatown, Union City, and Emeryville, California, Hainan chicken rice, beef stew, rice cube, wings, salt and pepper squid, chow fu…

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Weston To Open First Restaurant With Liquor License Since Prohibition Era Weston To Open First Restaurant With Liquor License Since Prohibition Era
Weston To Open Restaurant At Historic Josiah Smith Tavern Weston is about to get its first restaurant with a liquor license since the Prohibition era of the 1920s. Brian Piccini — who owns Boston Urban Hospitality and runs Boston Chops, bar, and Deuxave — is set to change Weston’s nightlife scene by opening The Woods at the Josiah Smith Tavern at 358 Boston Post Road. The tavern site has been around since 1757. But proposals to open a restaurant at that spot didn’t happen until 2009, and plans weren’t approved until August 2023, Boston Restaurant Talk noted. Related: BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica “Friends have often a…

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'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica 'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica
BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica A BBQ food truck and catering service is set to open their first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Billerica. Chef Bryan Babeu’s Northeast Smokehouse will open up shop on Boston Post Road, North Billerica, the former home of Meat Again butcher shop, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Northeast Smokehouse (@northeast_smokehouse) Starting out as a food truck in 2022, the restaurant is ready to serve half and full-rack ribs, pulled pork, brisket, mac and cheese, pasta salad, pit beans, and more. Rel…

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Flatbread Company Puts Out Fire On Bedford Location After 18 Years Of Service Flatbread Company Puts Out Fire On Bedford Location After 18 Years Of Service
Flatbread Company Puts Out Fire On Bedford Location After 18 Years Of Service A pizza restaurant chain that used to heavily populate the Greater Boston Area now has no traces to the region.  Financial troubles have caused Flatbread Company to close their Bedford location after 18 years in business on Monday, June 26, according to the restaurant's website. The company said the location is "no longer viable" as the restaurant industry has drastically changed.   "We regretfully reach out to let you know that unfortunately our fires are out and will not be relit," a statement on the restaurant's website reads. "We can no longer continue to keep our fires burning to see …

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by David Cifarelli
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New Restaurant Heads To Watertown, Replacing 'Old School' Watertown Dive New Restaurant Heads To Watertown, Replacing 'Old School' Watertown Dive
New Restaurant Heads To Watertown, Replacing 'Old School' Watertown Dive Watertown's next eatery is hiring staff to prepare to serve the community.  Olespana Whiskey & Tap(as) promises authentic Spanish cuisine and a "unique" style bar in a location near Arsenal Mall in Watertown, according to a LinkedIn hiring post.  The restaurant will be housed in the former Mt. Auburn Grill space, according to Boston Restaurant Talk.  Mt. Auburn was an "old school" spot with dive bar energy, according to multiple Yelp reviews.  The new Spanish restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner. 

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Canton Cafe Known For Bar Pizza Closing After More Than 70 Years Of Service Canton Cafe Known For Bar Pizza Closing After More Than 70 Years Of Service
Canton Cafe Known For Bar Pizza Closing After More Than 70 Years Of Service A popular pizza spot in one town south of Boston with more than 70 years of experience is getting ready to close its doors.  Co-owner of Big D's Neponset Cafe in Canton Gary Titus confirmed the restaurant's closure on his Facebook, with many people commenting with quandaries about the cafe's fate. "Sorry to see it closing," one person wrote. "Have find another place to go to when I come up there." 11:11 ❤️ Posted by Gary Titus on Saturday, January 21, 2023 "A lot of personal and family memories," another person wrote. "It will be missed." The news of Big D's closure was further solid…

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by David Cifarelli
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'Three Devastating Years' Cause Watertown Italian Eatery To Close 'Three Devastating Years' Cause Watertown Italian Eatery To Close
'Three Devastating Years' Cause Watertown Italian Eatery To Close Struggles that began with the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a cornerstone of Watertown's dining scene to close.  Porcini's, located at 68 School Street in Watertown, announced on their website that the restaurant will permanently close on Saturday, Jan. 14 after 23 years of serving up pasta, seafood, and veal.  "The past 3 years have been devastating to our business, as we have struggled through the results of the COVID pandemic," the restaurant's statement read. "Like many restaurants, we tried to make things work, but unfortunately cannot keep this business going." Por…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Beloved Italian Restaurant In Braintree Reopening…Kinda Beloved Italian Restaurant In Braintree Reopening…Kinda
Beloved Italian Restaurant In Braintree Reopening…Kinda A restaurant that has been closed since July is coming back to life, but not exactly how patrons might have expected.  Maria's Restaurant, an Italian and Greek eatery at 240 Quincy Avenue in Braintree, has new owners and a new name – but will allegedly be similar to the original restaurant that opened in 1950, according to Boston Restaurant Talk.  Braintree residents wondered why the restaurant, which advertises eggplant parmigiana, veal pizziola, and chicken ravioli, was not open for business in July, according to a post made in a Braintree Facebook group. The restau…

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Boston Area Hot Spot For Chinese, Sichuan Cuisine Closing After 40 Years Boston Area Hot Spot For Chinese, Sichuan Cuisine Closing After 40 Years
Boston Area Hot Spot For Chinese, Sichuan Cuisine Closing After 40 Years A Chinese restaurant popular among locals and college students in the Boston area is shutting down after four decades. Mary Chung Restaurant will be officially closing on Saturday, Dec. 31, according to several social media posts. Patrons have posted pictures of a sign on the door of the restaurant announcing the owner's retirement after 40 years.  "The stars are aligning to tell us the time has come for retiring," the sign reads. "Thank you MIT. Thank you Cambridge. Thank you everyone for 40 wonderful years."  Wow. Mary has earned the hell out of this retirement. Posted by Drew Starr…

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by David Cifarelli
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The Dogwood In Boston's Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Closing After Nearly 30 Years The Dogwood In Boston's Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Closing After Nearly 30 Years
The Dogwood In Boston's Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Closing After Nearly 30 Years A neighborhood eatery in a prime spot in one of Boston's most popular neighborhoods is closing after almost 30 years in business.  The Dogwood, located at 3712 Washington Street in Jamaica Plain, announced on their website that they will be closing their doors for good on January 14, 2023 after 27 years of service.  "We are thankful for the continued patronage & support the community has offered through the years," the establishment wrote. "To all our faithful & loyal Dogwood friends & family we thank you for the memories & look forward to having one more with you." …

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Popular Boston Chinese Restaurant Closes After More Than 20 Years In Business Popular Boston Chinese Restaurant Closes After More Than 20 Years In Business
Popular Boston Chinese Restaurant Closes After More Than 20 Years In Business China House, the popular Chinese takeout restaurant in Boston's North End, has closed. The owners of the 331 North Hanover Store store broke the news on their website Thursday, Dec. 1 "We are now closed," they wrote. "A big THANK YOU to all our customers for the support and patronage over our 20+ years of business." China House boasted a 4-star rating on Yelp and has dozens of positive reviews. Most cited the large portions, low prices, and friendly customer service as high points.  Some people left thank yous to the restaurant on the review site as word trickled out about t…

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by Josh Lanier
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Boston's Oldest Italian Restaurant Jeveli's Goes Up For Auction: Report Boston's Oldest Italian Restaurant Jeveli's Goes Up For Auction: Report
Boston's Oldest Italian Restaurant Jeveli's Goes Up For Auction: Report An Italian restaurant dubbed as Boston's oldest appears to be closing after it went up for auction earlier this month, reports said. Jeveli's Restaurant in East Boston went up for auction from Thursday, Nov. 10 to Wednesday, Nov. 16, according to a post from Stanley J. Paine auctioneers. The page advertised "the entire contents" of the Jeveli's including restaurant fixtures, kitchen gear and more.  While it was unclear if the restaurant would be coming back, a Facebook post from Seth Gitell showed a nearly empty space at the historic spot, located at 387 Chelsea Street.  "This is Terminal…

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by David Cifarelli
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Popular Boston Spot With 'World's Best Hot Dog' Closing After 20 Years Popular Boston Spot With 'World's Best Hot Dog' Closing After 20 Years
Popular Boston Spot With 'World's Best Hot Dog' Closing After 20 Years A hot dog joint that has been referred to as having the "world's best hot dog" is closing their Boston location after 20 years of service, according to a post from Boston Restaurant Talk.  The news spread that Spike's Junkyard Dogs, located at 108 Brighton Avenue in Allston, is shutting down after someone posted a letter from the owner on Twitter. "It is with bittersweet emotions that I announce that Spike's Junkyard Dogs in Allston will be permanently closing on September 24, 2022," the letter read. "We have sold and will not be renewing our lease."  The letter went on to say the shop wou…

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by David Cifarelli