It was a busy fall for restaurant openings. Here are the details on everything that opened — and a few that are still in the works. Originally published on August 26, 2015 and updated throughout the fall. The date of the most recent update is noted above.
Table Of Contents (all h2's added automatically)
Acton
True West
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This brewery, set to open before the end of the year, will include an 80-seat restaurant that serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Think lobster mac and cheese, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Everything is sourced locally. In addition to beer, there will also be wines and cocktails. 525 Massachusetts Ave., Acton. Opening Date: December 2015.
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Belmont
Boston
Blazing Salads on Wheels
(NOW OPEN.) This new food truck is the reincarnation of a former Quincy Mediterranean restaurant, Blazing Salads, that opened in the 1970s. It offers salad pockets, baklava, soups, and more, and it stops at various places around Boston. Location varies. Opening Date: October 16, 2015.
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Broadway's Pastry
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(NOW OPEN.) European-style pastries, coffee and tea, sandwiches, and more. 258 West Broadway, Boston (South Boston). Opening Date: November 2015.
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Containers at IDB
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(NOW OPEN.) A mini food hall comprised of shipping container kiosks debuted at the Innovation and Design Building this fall, featuring Mei Mei, Roxy's Grilled Cheese, Jubali, Yankee Lobster Co., and Triangle Coffee. Each container is about 160 square feet, and they're located along the building's northern edge. Mei Mei's kiosk — Mei Mei by Design — offers grain and green bowls and more. At some point, there may also be Sicilian-style pizza with Chinese takeout-inspired toppings, as well as hot dogs. 21 Drydock Ave. (Seaport District). Opening Date: November 2015.
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Coppersmith
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(NOW OPEN.) A massive space that includes food trucks parked inside, a rooftop raw bar, a cafe, and more. "We are not reinventing the culinary wheel," executive chef Chris Henry, a Barbara Lynch Gruppo alum, previously said via press release. "Exceptional seasonal ingredients, a focus on flavor, easy to understand dishes, but executed with precision and attention to detail. Just great food without pretense." Paul Bruno, a Glynn Hospitality Group alum, is general manager, and the Red Door Hospitality Group (John Childs, Travis Talbot, and more) is behind the project.
40 West Third St., Boston (South Boston).
Opening Date: September 8, 2015.
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Doretta Taverna
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(NOW OPEN.) Michael Schlow's transformation of Via Matta into Doretta Taverna and Raw Bar is complete. The new restaurant is meant to be a little more casual than its predecessor, and its patio is larger. Doretta's Greek-inspired menu ranges from raw bar items to entrees like a slow-cooked lamb shoulder with rosemary, lemon, garlic, parsley, and mint. 79 Park Plz., Boston (Back Bay). Opening Date: September 28, 2015.
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Dudley Dough
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(NOW OPEN.) Located inside of the Bolling Building, this organic pizza place is part of non-profit organization Haley House. In addition to pizza, there are salads, soups, and beer and wine. 2302 Washington St., Boston (Dudley Square, Roxbury). Opening Date: October 2015.
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The Friendly Toast
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With longtime locations in Cambridge's Kendall Square and Portsmouth, NH., The Friendly Toast is about to add a Boston proper outpost to the mix, taking over the Zocalo space by Back Bay station. The growing restaurant group features all-day breakfast options and eclectic decor. 35 Stanhope St. (Back Bay). Opening Date: December 2015.
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Gracenote Coffee
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(NOW OPEN.) Located in the Leather District, taking over a piece of retail advisory firm Graffito SP's office space, Gracenote Coffee is a collaboration between the Berlin, MA-based coffee roaster of the same name and The Coffee Trike's Alessandro "San" Bellino. (The Coffee Trike shut down so Bellino could focus on the shop.) The team details its equipment and sourcing here. In addition to beverages in the coffee and espresso realm, there's a house black tea and two additional rotating teas. 108 Lincoln St. (Leather District). Opening Date: October 13, 2015.
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Happy Lemon
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(NOW OPEN.) Located in the Corner Mall food court, this counter (part of a decade-old international chain) serves bubble tea, smoothies, and other beverages, including salted cheese flavors. 417 Washington St., Boston (Downtown Crossing). Opening Date: Early November 2015.
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KL@KO (Kaki Lima at KO Pies at the Shipyard)
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(NOW OPEN.) Indonesian pop-up Kaki Lima is now putting down semi-permanent roots within Eastie's KO Pies, operating on KO's days off, Monday and Tuesday. The team will still host pop-ups elsewhere as well and hopes to ultimately find its own permanent space. 256 Marginal St., Boston (East Boston). Opening Date: October 19, 2015.
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The Maiden
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(NOW OPEN.) This new venture from the Sam's team features oysters, charcuterie, and cheese. Jason Cheek (Sam's at Louis, Merrill & Co., KO Prime) is executive chef. 28 West Broadway, Boston (South Boston.) Opening Date: December 19, 2015.
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La Motta's Italian Specialties
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(NOW OPEN.) At the end of 2014, the Aquitaine Group closed down Union Bar & Grille. Now, they're giving new life to the space as a "Bronx-style" restaurant that pays "homage to the neighborhood Italian-American restaurants of the mid-20th century." It offers classics like chicken parm, shrimp scampi, lasagna, and several kinds of meatballs. (Check out some dish previews on Instagram: roasted cauliflower with capers, golden raisins, hot crumbs, and chili oil; house-pickled giardinara; octopus with soppressata and spicy pickled onions.) Harvest alum Justin Winters, currently chef de cuisine at the Aquitaine Group's Roman trattoria-inspired restaurant Cinquecento, has expanded his duties over to La Motta's. The dining room seats 70, and there is additional seating at a bar, on a seasonal patio, and in a private dining room. Italian-American wines are the focus as far as drinking is concerned; there are only four beers on tap, and the cocktail list is "simple" and "traditional." 1357 Washington St., Boston (South End). Opening Date: October 27, 2015.
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Miam Miam Macaronerie
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(NOW OPEN.) After over a year of operating without a storefront — selling macarons online and popping up in various places — Miam Miam Macaronerie has put down roots inside of the Juice Box in Southie. There are a dozen daily flavors as well as a limited edition seasonal special, and owners Jen Turner and Nicole Raukohl take all kinds of custom orders. 359 West Broadway, Boston (South Boston). Opening Date: November 21, 2015.
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Neuhaus
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(NOW OPEN.) This Belgian chocolate brand, around since 1857, lays claim to inventing the praline and the ballotin. The shop isn't the only chocolate purveyor in the Quincy Market area — there's a Ghirardelli location as well. 1 South Market St., Boston (Faneuil Hall Marketplace). Opening Date: Early November 2015.
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Oath Craft Pizza
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(NOW OPEN.) This tiny pizza take-out counter, an offshoot of a Nantucket restaurant, is located within South Station's train terminal. The pizza is cooked in a convection oven. Expansion is in the works, possibly to Davis Square and beyond. 700 Atlantic Ave., Boston (South Station). Opening Date: October 26, 2015.
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The Puddingstone Tavern
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(NOW OPEN.) After The Crossing closed in March, new owners took over the space and opened up The Puddingstone Tavern this fall. It's reportedly connected to Brendan Behan Irish Pub in Jamaica Plain and Mission Bar and Grill on Huntington Avenue. 28 beers on tap; food coming soon. 1592 Tremont St., Boston (Mission Hill). Opening Date: Early October 2015.
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Sfizi
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(NOW OPEN.) There's lots of movement and expansion going on within Frank DePasquale's empire, which mostly consists of Italian restaurants in the North End. He's branching out, snagging influences from around the Mediterranean, with the opening of a tapas-style bar called Sfizi. It's located in the former Mare space. (DePasquale recently moved Mare to Mechanic Street.) Sfizi's menu is almost entirely comprised of small plates, plus a few large entrees that change weekly. Chef Gianni Caruso is an alum of other DePasquale projects, most recently Bricco. Sfizi has a beer, wine, and cordials license. 135 Richmond St. (North End). Opening Date: October 19, 2015.
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SRV
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This new Coda Group project is inspired by a Venetian bacaro, a type of casual bar, and the name pays homage to the "serene republic of Venice," or Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia. Kevin O'Donnell and Michael Lombardi, the executive chef and chef de cuisine of an existing Coda Group restaurant, The Salty Pig, will move over to SRV where they will be co-owners and co-executive chefs. (The ownership team also includes the Coda Group's James Cochener and Michael Moxley.) Expect cicchetti — small plates typically served at a bacaro — as well as house-made pastas, risotto, polenta, and more. 569 Columbus Ave., Boston (South End). Opening Date: Mid-December 2015.
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State Street Provisions
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(NOW OPEN.) The Grafton Group is finally crossing the river. The owners of Harvard Square (and nearby) restaurants Russell House Tavern, Grafton Street, PARK, and Temple Bar opened State Street Provisions in the former City Landing space by the Aquarium this fall. "It’ll be somewhat of a hybrid of Russell House and PARK," said co-owner Patrick Lee previously. "It has a little bit of both of those venues, and I think that space might take a little bit more from PARK, and maybe the menu might take a little bit more from Russell House." Meanwhile, in late September, the group announced plans for another Harvard Square restaurant — a yet unnamed oyster bar on Dunster Street. 255 State St., Boston (Downtown). Opening Date: December 3, 2015.
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Sugarfina Candy Boutique
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(NOW OPEN.) This upscale candy store is part of a California-based chain and features cocktail-inspired candies, walls of gummy bears, imported chocolates, and more. 800 Boylston St., Boston (In the Prudential Center, Back Bay). Opening Date: Mid-December 2015.
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Sweetgreen
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(NOW OPEN.) Another piece of the D.C.-based fast-casual salad chain's eventual Boston domination, this location is located right inside the Prudential. 800 Boylston St., Boston (Back Bay). Opening Date: December 7, 2015.
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Wahlburgers
(NOW OPEN.) From the day the Wahlberg brothers — Mark, Donnie, and Paul — opened Wahlburgers in Hingham a few years ago, they made no secret of the fact that they intended to make it a huge chain. With locations open or in the works around the country and the globe, including a big franchise deal in the Middle East, there is finally be a Wahlburgers in Boston proper, located near Fenway. Can't get enough of the Wahlbergs and their burgers? There's also a reality television show about the restaurant and the family. 132 Brookline Ave. (Fenway). Opening Date: October 2, 2015.
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Wen's Yunnan Noodle & Ramen
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Located in a former Newbury Street Boloco space, Wen's will serve a traditional Yunnan Province dish called "cross-the-bridge" noodles, along with a variety of Japanese ramen bowls and bubble tea. 247 Newbury St. (Back Bay). Opening Date: December 2015.
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Whole Heart Provisions
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(NOW OPEN.) When one vegan door closes, another opens. Root closed abruptly in Allston this summer, but James DiSabatino (Roxy's Grilled Cheese) and Rebecca Arnold (Sarma, Alden & Harlow) opened a new vegetable-centric concept in that space. The quick-service concept, possibly the first of multiple locations, will feature "boldly flavored and innovative vegetable, rice, noodle, and salad bowls." While the team shies away from the term "vegan" in hopes of appealing to a wider audience, no animal byproducts are used. 487 Cambridge St., Boston (Allston). Opening Date: September 28, 2015.
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BRAINTREE
BROOKLINE
La Voile
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(NOW OPEN.) French restaurant La Voile has expanded over from Newbury Street. The new location seats 95 and has two floors; the upper can be used for private events. 1627 Beacon St., Brookline (Washington Square). Opening Date: December 2015?
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CAMBRIDGE
Cinderella's new dinner menu:
Curio Coffee
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(NOW OPEN.) If you're looking for waffles and Counter Culture coffee, this new East Cambridge shop has just what you need. It's about a five-minute walk from Lechmere. 441 Cambridge St., Cambridge (East Cambridge). Opening Date: December 16, 2015.
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Kimchi Kitchen
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(NOW OPEN.) Primarily aimed at takeout but with some seating available, this cozy restaurant offers homestyle Korean cooking from a mother-and-daughter team. You'll find kimbap, bibimbap, kimchi, and lots more. 847 Cambridge St., Cambridge (East Cambridge). Opening Date: November 18, 2015
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Playska
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(NOW OPEN.) The first fast-casual project from Tim and Bronwyn Wiechmann, the duo behind T.W. Food in Cambridge and Bronwyn in Somerville. Located in the former Rosie's Bakery space, Playska serves Eastern European-inspired sandwiches, including the signature playska, which is a play on a Balkan dish called pljeskavica. 243 Hampshire St., Cambridge (Inman Square). Opening Date: October 29, 2015.
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Spindler Confections
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(NOW OPEN.) After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Jeremy Spindler has brought his successful home-based candy-making business into a storefront near Davis Square. He focuses on caramels, brittles, chocolates, and other old-timey treats. 2257 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Opening Date: December 12, 2015.
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Canton
Trillium Brewing Company
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(NOW OPEN.) The cozy Fort Point space stills exists, but the Trillium team has expanded out to a much bigger space in Canton, which features tasting, more brewing, and plenty of parking. 110 Shawmut Rd., Canton. Opening Date: December 2015.
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Framingham
Lynnfield
Sweetgreen
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(NOW OPEN.) The D.C.-based salad chain continued to expand this fall with new locations in Lynnfield and Back Bay. This one is part of the MarketStreet development. 600 Market St., Lynnfield. Opening Date: Early November 2015.
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Malden
Sousaku Bistro
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(NOW OPEN.) Sousaku features Japanese fusion small plates from a Fugakyu alum. There's also sushi, rice bowls, and lots more. 166 Eastern Ave., Malden. Opening Date: November 10, 2015.
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Medford
Tasty on the Hill
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(NOW OPEN.) This casual spot, which replaced Tasty Gourmet, offers standard breakfast and lunch fare with a hint of Portugal thanks to six types of francesinhas — spicy, cheesy, club-like sandwiches. 321 Boston Ave., Medford (Hillside). Opening Date: November 2015.
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Newton
The Bagel Place
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Vermont-based bagel-and-sandwich shop The Bagel Place is expanding to Newton Upper Falls. The original South Burlington, VT. location features bagel flavors such as kale & cheddar, sweet chocolate chip, Heady Topper Swiss, and Sriracha bacon cheddar. Soups and salads are also on the menu. The Newton location will be part of The Shops at 300 Needham and will seat 18. 400 Needham St. (Newton Upper Falls). Opening Date: December 28, 2015.
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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
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(NOW OPEN.) This classic New Haven pizzeria opened its first Boston-area location in Chestnut Hill this fall (and there may be more locations to come). Expect coal-fired, pleasantly charred crusts. If you're a clam lover, the white (tomato-free) clam pie is an essential pick. 199 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill (at The Mall at Chestnut Hill). Opening Date: December 16, 2015.
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Norwood
Emmet's Pub & Restaurant
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(NOW OPEN.) A Beacon Hill Irish pub has expanded out to Norwood. The two restaurants are also siblings of Scholar's, 6B Lounge, and Carrie Nation, all in Boston. 434 Boston Providence Tpke., Norwood. Opening Date: November 2015.
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Peabody
Walloon's
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(NOW OPEN.) Another food truck puts down roots. Walloon's, which has a drive-through window in addition to seating inside, serves fried chicken sandwiches and more. 108 Newbury St., Peabody. Opening Date: November 2015.
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Quincy
Creation
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(NOW OPEN.) Pizza (including dessert pizza) and salad inside of Quincy's Common Market Restaurants Complex. 110 Willard St., Quincy. Opening Date: December 2015.
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Revel Nightclub & Restaurant
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(NOW OPEN.) Some of the Commonwealth Restaurant & Lounge team, along with some new people, have rebranded the club into Revel, featuring comfort food, cocktails, and DJs. 79 Parkingway, Quincy. Opening Date: November 2015.
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Reading
Biltmore & Main
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(NOW OPEN.) Located in the former Grumpy Doyle's Ale House space, Biltmore & Main is the latest addition to the Neighborhood Restaurant Group. Tavern Road and L'Espalier alum Richard Doucette is executive chef. There's an outdoor beer garden. 530 Main St., Reading. Opening Date: Late September 2015.
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Salem
A Mano Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria
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(NOW OPEN.) 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar closed in early October and quickly rebranded and reopened as a more casual spot, A Mano, under the same ownership. While the menu features similar items, the ambiance is meant to be less formal. 62 Wharf St., Salem. Opening Date: Early October 2015.
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BonChon
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(NOW OPEN.) The Korean fried chicken chain also has local outposts in Harvard Square and Allston. 299 Salem St., Salem. Opening Date: November 23, 2015.
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Somerville
The Juice Union
This cozy storefront by Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery has a sign in the window advertising that "fresh juice and smoothies" are coming soon. A job listing promises "healthier beverage options," coming in September. The shop has been quiet on the internet so far, aside from a fledgling Instagram account.
23A Bow St., Somerville (Union Square).
Opening Date: Fall 2015.
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Opa Greek Yeeros
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The original Kickass Cupcakes space in Davis Square will become a Greek restaurant, courtesy of the landlord of that whole strip of storefronts, Christos Poutahidis, and his business partner Kyriakos Kouzoukas. (The duo also has a doughnut shop in the works elsewhere in Davis.) "What we're doing, we're making traditional Greek gyros as you will find in Greece. It will be just as good," Kouzoukas previously told Eater. 378 Highland Ave. (Davis Square). Opening Date: Fall 2015.
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Tenoch
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(NOW OPEN.) This popular Mexican restaurant and food truck has just opened its third brick-and-mortar location, this one in Somerville's Davis Square in the former M3 space. Especially known for its tortas, Tenoch expands its menu at the new location and also serves beer and wine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available; the restaurant may eventually be open from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily. 382 Highland Ave., Somerville (Davis Square). Opening Date: December 17, 2015.
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Thurston Spa
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(NOW OPEN.) This old-time deli on the edge of Magoun Square closed in June after the death of its longtime owner (and sole employee) Jerry LaFee. Now, LaFee's friend John Ferreer has purchased the spot and upgraded the space a bit. It operates from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Expect breakfast all day, subs, and more. 393 Medford St., Somerville (near Magoun Square). Reopening Date: September 1, 2015.
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WALTHAM
Osteria Posto
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(NOW OPEN.) An Italian steakhouse from the Alpine Restaurant Group (behind Posto, The Painted Burro, and Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar, all in Somerville's Davis Square). Unlike its most similar sibling Posto, Osteria Posto doesn't serve pizza, but it does serve meat and seafood entrees, plenty of pastas, and more, courtesy of chef/owner Joe Cassinelli and executive chef Robert Fathman. 99 Third Ave. (inside CityPoint), Waltham. Opening Date: November 23, 2015.
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Watertown
Branch Line
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(NOW OPEN.) Acclaimed restaurateur Garrett Harker (Eastern Standard and more) partnered up with Eastern Standard general manager Andrew Holden, a Watertown native, to open a "neighborhood rotisserie and wood-fired grill" with year-round outdoor dining and a seasonal bocce court. It's located in the Arsenal on the Charles complex. 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Opening Date: October 19, 2015.
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Wild Rice Vegan Cafe
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(NOW OPEN.) A new vegan-friendly establishment from the Red Lentil team, Wild Rice takes the place of Grappa. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. 71 Elm St., Watertown. Opening Date: Early December 2015.
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