Top Stories of the Week: Hillstone Closes; Jack’s Abby Expands; More

1. Hillstone Near Faneuil Hall Will Close on October 15: The lease is ending.
2. RFK Kitchen Opens Friday in Needham: Rachel Klein’s masterpiece is ready.
3. Rita’s Italian Ice Grandly Debuts in Massachusetts This Week: It’s the first of 30 Boston-area locations planned for the Pennsylvania-based brand.
4. Jack’s Abby Is Opening a New Taproom: It will build off the brewery’s sour program.
5. Cornish Pasty Co. Opens in Back Bay on Thursday: Meat-filled pasties are coming to Boston.
6. Clerys Gets a New Look and New Menu: Irish poutine, bangers & mash, and more.
7. Ben & Jerry’s Heads for Seaport: A new shop is slated for the Watermark building.
8. VERTS Mediterranean Grill Opens in Boston November 4: Customizable Mediterranean cuisine for the Financial District.
9. Monument Is Coming to Charlestown With a Gastropub Vibe: The wood-fired pizza of its predecessor, Paolo’s Trattoria, will remain.
10. Fast-Casual Chain Cosi Up for Sale After Filing for Bankruptcy: The future is unknown for the company.

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