'One Less Dining Option': Eatery Closes Doors Permanently In Eastern Mass 'One Less Dining Option': Eatery Closes Doors Permanently In Eastern Mass
'One Less Dining Option': Eatery Closes Doors Permanently In Eastern Mass Some Essex County diners will have to find their bloomin' onions somewhere else now that a local location of a national chain closed for good.  The Outback Steakhouse located on Pelham Street in Methuen closed permanently, according to its Facebook page.  The national chain is inspired by Australian steakhouses but is based in Tampa, Florida. The casual eatery is known for its steaks, seafood dishes, and its original "bloomin' onion," all advertised with an Australian twist.  The Methuen location had an average review of three stars on Yelp, with some loving the location's s…
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location The newest location of a fan-favorite chain is bringing chic brunch dishes and baked goods to Middlesex County.  Tatte Bakery, a chain of bakeshops and brunch restaurants, opened a new location at 645 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington on Wednesday, August 2, according to the eatery's website.  The bakery began in Boston 15 years ago and now serves up its delicious treats and meals at locations across Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tatte Bakery (@tattebakery) The eatery's menu has plenty of o…
Only 'The Best' For Braintree: New Restaurant Opens To Community's Excitement Only 'The Best' For Braintree: New Restaurant Opens To Community's Excitement
Only 'The Best' For Braintree: New Restaurant Opens To Community's Excitement A new market and restaurant soft launched in Norfolk County, and future customers shared messages of support for the new business.  Waves Seafood, a seafood market located at 190 Quincy Avenue in Braintree, opened its doors at noon on Wednesday, August 2, according to the eatery's Facebook page.  The store will offer its community fresh fish, prepared foods, and hot meals to go. Offerings will include fish plates, scallops, and whole belly clams, according to the store's Facebook.  "Thank you all for your patience, support, and well-wishes," read a post on the business's Facebook. "To all…
Newton Eatery Opens From Ashes Of Beloved Boston Restaurant Newton Eatery Opens From Ashes Of Beloved Boston Restaurant
Newton Eatery Opens From Ashes Of Beloved Boston Restaurant A new cafe is open in Middlesex County with the same chef that cooked up meals at a now-closed, fan-favorite restaurant.  Stella Newton, a casual Italian eatery located at 549 Commonwealth Avenue in Newton Centre, opened on Friday, July 28, receiving multiple five-star ratings, according to the eatery's Instagram page and Google reviews.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stella Newton (@stellanewtonn) The cafe is the reincarnation of Stella, a closed restaurant that served up Italian favorites in Boston's South End. Evan Deluty…
New Cambridge Eatery Opens To Rave Reviews New Cambridge Eatery Opens To Rave Reviews
New Cambridge Eatery Opens To Rave Reviews A new Middlesex County eatery was called "stunning" by one opening night diner.  Gufo, a modern Italian eatery and cafe located at 660 Cambridge Street in East Cambridge, opened on Friday, July 28. Its first guests are reporting an amazing debut, according to Google reviews.  Boston’s Coda Restaurant Group is behind the new restaurant. The eatery's sister restaurants, The Salty Pig and SRV are both located in Boston.  Gufo's current menu offers an array of Italian favorites, including mushroom pizza, made with mozzarella, fontina, and roasted garlic, squid ink bucatini, made with baby cla…
Somerville Eatery Announces Closure After 13 Years, Bids Regulars Goodbye Somerville Eatery Announces Closure After 13 Years, Bids Regulars Goodbye
Somerville Eatery Announces Closure After 13 Years, Bids Regulars Goodbye A Middlesex County eatery announced the last day it will be open to customers, saying its business was no longer sustainable.   True Bistro, a plant-based restaurant located at 1153 Broadway in Somerville, will be closing after its final day of service on August 27, 2023, according to a post on the eatery's Facebook page.   "We have used all of the pandemic government funding we have received and we have still not reached pre-pandemic sales levels," the post read. "We just can't see any way forward at this point." Fans of the restaurant took to the comments section to share messages of he…
Local Tewksbury Eatery Closes, Sells To 'Authentic' New Restaurant Local Tewksbury Eatery Closes, Sells To 'Authentic' New Restaurant
Local Tewksbury Eatery Closes, Sells To 'Authentic' New Restaurant A Middlesex County business made the "difficult" decision to close their restaurant after being faced with rising costs for necessary supplies and ingredients.  Bobby & Jacks Memphis Barbecue, located at 1777 Main Street in Tewksbury, closed their restaurant on Saturday, June 24 after five years of business, according to a post on their Facebook page.  The choice to close was "simply a business decision," the post read, and will allow the owners to focus on their other restuarants, the two locations of Jon Ryans Pub in Billerica and Tewksbury.  "With rising costs in every category part…
Eastern Mass City Named One Of Best Small Communities In Country, New Report Says Eastern Mass City Named One Of Best Small Communities In Country, New Report Says
Eastern Mass City Named One Of Best Small Communities In Country, New Report Says An Essex County community was highlighted as a stellar destination for visitors, according to a new report.  The coastal city of Gloucester was ranked one of the best small towns and cities in the US in a list published by CNN on Friday, July 21. The city boasts America’s oldest seaport is home to 29,836 people, according to Census data, but is also a prime spot for visitors.  The CNN list recommended the city for visitors, who can enjoy the city's rich maritime history, fresh seafood and delicious dining, and some of the "world's most beautiful beaches," according…
Beloved Needham Eatery Announces Closure After More Than 30 Years Beloved Needham Eatery Announces Closure After More Than 30 Years
Beloved Needham Eatery Announces Closure After More Than 30 Years An eatery known for its huge portions is closing, much to the sadness of patrons who say it had the "best chicken salad sandwiches, hands down, anywhere."  Mighty Subs, a sandwich shop located at 250 Highland Avenue in Needham, is closing on Friday, July 28 after 33 years in business, according to social media and Yelp reports.  The shop lived up to its slogan of "our small is their large," serving up massive versions of classic sandwiches, including subs loaded with meatballs, chicken salad, or roast beef.  "The size of the subs are large enough to feed 2 normal people or 1 hungry adult …
Malden Eatery With 15-Year History Closes, Community Mourns, Shares Memories Malden Eatery With 15-Year History Closes, Community Mourns, Shares Memories
Malden Eatery With 15-Year History Closes, Community Mourns, Shares Memories A Middlesex County restaurant and bar announced that it would close its doors for the last time, sparking an outpouring of shared fond memories and good times. John Brewer's Tavern, an American-style restaurant and bar with three eastern Massachusetts locations, announced on Facebook that it would close its Malden restaurant, located at 7 Highland Avenue, at the end of the day on Monday, July 24. "Closing is not an easy thing to do, but it is the right decision at this time, for our family and our other locations," wrote owners Bill and Sue Honeycutt in a Facebook post.  The eatery was kn…
Boston Eatery Named Among Best In Nation For Italian Cuisine Boston Eatery Named Among Best In Nation For Italian Cuisine
Boston Eatery Named Among Best In Nation For Italian Cuisine A local Boston eatery is known for having a line and not accepting credit cards or reservations, but its food, service, and ambiance granted it a place among the best Italian restaurants in the country, according to Tasting Table. Giacomo's, a family-owned and operated Italian eatery located at 355 Hanover Street in Boston's North End, was ranked among the top 20 best Italian restaurants in the US by the food and recipe site Tasting Table. The eatery is a fixture in Boston's North End, offering tasty variations on traditional Italian dishes.  Diners can choose from an array of pasta optio…
Crumbl Brings 'Best Cookies In The World' To New Dedham Location Crumbl Brings 'Best Cookies In The World' To New Dedham Location
Crumbl Brings 'Best Cookies In The World' To New Dedham Location A popular dessert chain with a devoted following is expanding its footprint with a new Norfolk County location.  Crumbl, a cookie shop known for its trademark pink boxes and a rotating menu of flavors, is opening a new location in Dedham on Friday, July 28.  Just an opening day was not enough for Crumbl. The new location, located at 747 Providence Highway, will celebrate its opening for a whole week. Customers can choose from six of the dessert shop's 200+ weekly rotating flavors. The extensive menu of flavors includes award-winning milk chocolate chip, cornbread, s'mores, key lime pie, c…