Top Stories of the Week: Greek Doughnuts Everywhere; Lots of Salem News; More

1. The Eater Boston Winter 2017 Dining Headquarters: What's #OpenInBOS?: Here’s hoping we don’t have to update this piece again for the rest of the season, but if it snows a lot, find openings, closures, and specials here.
2. Kokeshi Bursts Onto the North Shore With Fried Chicken Ramen and Octopus Hot Dogs: Take a peek inside the new Salem project from the Bambolina team.
3. Smokin’ Betty’s BBQ + Bar Barrels Into Salem This Spring: Thanks to the owners of Gulu-Gulu Cafe and Flying Saucer Pizza.
4. Boston Will Soon Be Down One P.F. Chang’s: The Prudential Center location is closing.
5. Dave’s Fresh Pasta Team Will Open Semolina Kitchen and Bar This Spring: The restaurant will be in Medford, near Tufts.
6. A Guide to Dining and Drinking in Salem, Massachusetts: Where to find French pastries, hard cider, ice cream, old-fashioned candy, and more.
7. Here Are the Local James Beard Foundation Nominees for 2017: The winners will be announced May 1.
8. Loukoumades Are Taking Over Boston: Another restaurant is adding the Greek-style doughnuts to the menu.
9. 80 Thoreau’s New Back Bay Restaurant Is Almost Ready: It’s been a long time coming.
10. Back Bay Beats Arrives at Berklee With a Musical Feast: Take a peek inside the new restaurant.

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