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Popular Italian Restaurant Chain Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Multiple Locations Popular Italian Restaurant Chain Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Multiple Locations
Popular Italian Restaurant Chain Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Multiple Locations Buca di Beppo is Buca di bankrupt. The popular Italian eatery chain announced it had filed for Chapter 11 this week and would close several underperforming locations, including restaurants in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.  Like many other restaurant chains, Buca di Beppo said the business hadn't bounced back since the COVID-19 pandemic. Customer spending is lower than expected, and supply costs remain high, according to court documents. It's a common tale for several "fast-casual" dining restaurants that have failed to thrive in recent years.   Revenue for…
Asian Restaurant Closes 3 Locations In Somerville, Boston, Woburn: Report Asian Restaurant Closes 3 Locations In Somerville, Boston, Woburn: Report
Asian Restaurant Closes 3 Locations In Somerville, Boston, Woburn: Report Grainmaker, a popular chain of Asian restaurants has closed all of its locations, according to a new report.  Boston Restaurant Talk said they received a tip about the closures in Somerville's Davis Square, Downtown Crossing in Boston, and Woburn Village in Woburn on Monday, March 25.  Calls to the restaurants go unanswered, the social media accounts for each location have been removed, and the websites no longer exist.  Google and Yelp list all of the locations as permanently closed as well. It's unclear what led to the closings, or what day they shuttered.  …
Biggest Food, Beverage Trends Revealed In 2023 Grubhub Delivered Report Biggest Food, Beverage Trends Revealed In 2023 Grubhub Delivered Report
Biggest Food, Beverage Trends Revealed In 2023 Grubhub Delivered Report An analysis of orders from diners across the US in 2023  by Grubhub has uncovered the biggest food and beverage trends of the year. Spoiler alert: Spice is nice. In 2023, over 53 million items were ordered with added spice, the report on deliveries says.  Classic favorites like Sriracha (a sauce made from chili peppers) were added over 91,000 times, and buffalo chicken wings came in first as the most ordered wing flavor followed by lemon pepper, BBQ, teriyaki and garlic parmesan. The report notes that in 2023 diners enjoyed stepping out of their comfort zones and break…
'Thanks For Your Business': Restaurant In Needham To Close After 4 Years 'Thanks For Your Business': Restaurant In Needham To Close After 4 Years
'Thanks For Your Business': Restaurant In Needham To Close After 4 Years A restaurant that has brought Mediterranean and South American flavors to Needham will shut its doors after four years. Latina Kitchen and Bar at 30 Dedham Ave. will pour its last drinks and serve its final dishes on Sunday, Dec. 17, according to a post on social media.  Thanks for your business! We hope you've enjoyed your time with us as much as we've enjoyed serving you.Thanks team for your hard work and resilience. You inspire us and keep us going through tough times. The restaurant opened just before the pandemic, which caused serious issues throughout the restaurant industry.  But ow…
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 …
Dry January? Sip On These Boston-Based Mocktails Dry January? Sip On These Boston-Based Mocktails
Dry January? Sip On These Boston-Based Mocktails These Boston spots offer mocktails aplenty so you won't have to dampen your dry January plans just to stay social.  Whether you are sober all year round, or just taking some time away from the booze, the trend of ditching the drink in January means non-alcoholic options have become increasingly prevalent. These Boston picks are sure to quench your thirst without any next-day headaches, courtesy of Yelp. Banyan Bar + Refuge Tiki Rock View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiki Rock Boston (@tikirockboston) Sumiao Hunan Kitchen …
'Best Boss Ever': Hull Restaurant Owner Surprises Staff With Trip To Disney 'Best Boss Ever': Hull Restaurant Owner Surprises Staff With Trip To Disney
'Best Boss Ever': Hull Restaurant Owner Surprises Staff With Trip To Disney If you were to ask the staff at TOAST restaurant in Hull how they feel about their boss, they would say she really knows how to make them feel special. "She is always there for you and if you’re having a bad day," hostess Stevie Ryan told Daily Voice about owner Jessica Travis. "She always makes sure you are okay before she even thinks about herself and would do anything in the world for us."  That includes giving her staff an unforgettable trip to the most magical place on earth: Disney World. Travis said the trip was her way of giving back to her staff who have become incredibly close ov…
No Tipping: Just Burgers, Fries, And Livable Wage At New North Shore Eatery No Tipping: Just Burgers, Fries, And Livable Wage At New North Shore Eatery
No Tipping: Just Burgers, Fries, And Livable Wage At New North Shore Eatery A new restaurant promises to not just take care of their customers, but also their staff, resulting in a different approach to dining that means customers are not expected to tip.  The Cormorant is located on Merrimac Street in Newburyport in the building where permanently-closed Mama Dukes operated. The new spot is having its soft launch on Friday, Dec. 30 and its grand opening weekend on Saturday, Dec. 31 and Sunday, January 1, according to the restaurant's instagram and a Boston's Wicked North Shore Facebook post.  To get ready for the big launch, new owners Kristen and Katie have been…
Regulars Bid Adieu To Turnpike Cafe In Canton After 55 Years Of Service Regulars Bid Adieu To Turnpike Cafe In Canton After 55 Years Of Service
Regulars Bid Adieu To Turnpike Cafe In Canton After 55 Years Of Service Loyal customers flocked to a roadside regular's paradise for one last time before they closed their doors for good.  Turnpike Cafe, located at 958 Turnpike Street in Canton, officially closed on Friday, Dec. 23 after more than 55 years in business.  The Brodigan family, who was the most recent group to manage the eatery, shared the news of Turnpike's closure on Facebook earlier this month. "Since April of 2012, our family has enjoyed being part of the community and we thank you all for making Turnpike a regular spot for dinner, drinks, and gatherings," their Facebook post read.  "We, like…
Boston Restauranteur Acquires Former Space Of Major Magleashe's Pub In Salem Boston Restauranteur Acquires Former Space Of Major Magleashe's Pub In Salem
Boston Restauranteur Acquires Former Space Of Major Magleashe's Pub In Salem A Boston-based restauranteur has purchased the former space of a beloved pub on the North Shore nearly two weeks after they closed.  Seth Gerber, a business partner of MIDA, said he purchased the space at the former Major Magleashe's Pub in Salem in an Instagram post on Saturday, Nov. 12. Gerber said he could not be "more excited" about this opportunity to take over the historic space. "I love the North Shore. This is my home. So there is no better place to dig in with a new concept besides 'Witch City,'" he wrote. "This space has been a restaurant since at least the 1960's [and] I am incr…
Wahlburgers Expanding To Connecticut With New Location At Foxwoods Resort Casino Wahlburgers Expanding To Connecticut With New Location At Foxwoods Resort Casino
Wahlburgers Expanding To Connecticut With New Location At Foxwoods Resort Casino Wahlburgers, a restaurant chain founded by brothers Mark, Donnie, and Chef Paul Wahlberg in Massachusetts, is set to open a new location in Connecticut. Foxwoods Resort Casino, located in New London County, said in an announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 3, that a new Wahlburgers restaurant will open at the hotel and casino complex next summer. Wahlburgers at Foxwoods will be the brand's only Connecticut location. Foxwoods is located at 350 Trolley Line Boulevard in Ledyard. “The addition of Wahlburgers signifies yet another exceptional property moment as we continue our mission to elevate the…