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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
Lifestyle
'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
Lifestyle
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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by Morgan Gonzales
Business
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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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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American-Style Eatery In Boston Neighborhood Closes After 12 Years: Report American-Style Eatery In Boston Neighborhood Closes After 12 Years: Report
American-Style Eatery In Boston Neighborhood Closes After 12 Years: Report An American-style eatery in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood has closed after 12 years, reports said.  Canary Square, which first opened in 2010, officially closed on Friday night, Nov. 18, according to a post from Boston's Restaurant Talk.  Customer Mark Swadling, who went to Canary on the restaurant's last night in business, said their closure was "surprise" on Facebook. Canary Square. The surprise going out of business last night 🙁🍻 Posted by Mark Swadling on Friday, November 18, 2022 While the establishment did not formally explain their reason for closing, Swadling said the own…

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by David Cifarelli
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'We Won't Forget You': Andrea's House Of Pizza In Watertown Closes After 40 Years 'We Won't Forget You': Andrea's House Of Pizza In Watertown Closes After 40 Years
'We Won't Forget You': Andrea's House Of Pizza In Watertown Closes After 40 Years A beloved restaurant in Watertown closed its doors for good this week after 40 years of service so the owners can spend more time with their family.  Andrea's House of Pizza announced in a Facebook post that it would close down on Friday, Aug. 19. The Taoultsides family, who owns the restaurant, said they had the privilege to watch generations of families grow, but they wanted to relax with theirs now.  "... We hope our food brought you comfort through the years, and that when you look back on our small family business that you have fond memories," the post says. "We want to thank all of t…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
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
Business
A 'Salem Staple': North Shore Chinese Restaurant Closing After 50 Years A 'Salem Staple': North Shore Chinese Restaurant Closing After 50 Years
A 'Salem Staple': North Shore Chinese Restaurant Closing After 50 Years A popular Chinese foot restaurant on the North Shore is closing after 50 years of business, Boston.com reports.  Salem Lowe in Salem will be officially closing their doors on August 14, according to a Facebook post. The restaurant has been a main staple in Salem Willows Park for over 50 years, Boston.com reports.   August 14 will never be the same again ! Posted by Boston’s Wicked North Shore on Thursday, July 14, 2022 The closing comes as owner David Yee is retiring and has already sold the property, the outlet reports. Yee told the outlet about the impact Salem Lowe has had on the l…

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by David Cifarelli
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'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run 'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run
'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run A family-run restaurant in Western Massachusetts has made the difficult decision to close after 34 years of service.  Fernandez Family Restaurant in Holyoke announced they will be officially closing their doors on Friday, July 22, the family said on Facebook.  The family thanked their loyal clientele for supporting them through "uncertain times" and said this was not an easy decision.  "This is a bittersweet time for us, as this has become our second home and to many that have walked through our doors, generation after generation," the family said. "Thank you for letting us …

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by David Cifarelli