Eater Boston - Tracking the Growing Restaurant Scene at Arsenal Yards in WatertownThe Boston Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2022-06-30T10:56:44-04:00http://boston.eater.com/rss/stream/206592742022-06-30T10:56:44-04:002022-06-30T10:56:44-04:00Where to Drink Outdoors in Greater Boston in Summer 2022
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<figcaption>The Cisco Brewers Seaport beer garden, pictured here in 2018, is back for a fifth season in 2022 at a larger location down the street. | <a class="ql-link" href="https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/venue/cisco-brewers/" target="_blank">Boston Seaport</a></figcaption>
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<p>Beer gardens, wine bar patios, and more — here’s a running list of opportunities to drink outdoors in Greater Boston in summer 2022</p> <p id="2aedx8">It’s consistently hot out now, so patio season is fully underway in Greater Boston. Updated frequently throughout spring and summer 2022 (and the warm-ish portion of fall, hopefully), this page tracks pertinent news in the area’s outdoor drinking scene: beer garden openings, wine bar patio debuts, the occasional special event, and more. </p>
<p id="5A7vIs">Find updates below, with the most recent news at the top. Know of outdoor drinking news that should be on Eater Boston’s radar? <a href="mailto:boston@eater.com">Send an email.</a></p>
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<h2 id="2Yymta">June 30, 2022</h2>
<p id="rOmz6E"><em><strong>GREATER BOSTON — </strong></em>Eater Boston’s hidden patio map <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/hidden-patio-map-boston">got a revamp today</a>. Check it out for the rundown on 18 really nice local restaurant patios that are on the quiet, secluded side, perfect for a chill boozy brunch, a date night over a glass of wine, and similar scenarios.</p>
<p id="uiIyuE"><em><strong>CHARLESTOWN, BOSTON, AND CAMBRIDGEPORT, CAMBRIDGE — </strong></em>Another day, another round of updates on <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/18664/night-shift-brewing-inc"><strong>Night Shift Brewing</strong></a> and its ever-expanding collection of Owl’s Nest beer gardens. (See May 13 and June 16 updates below for older news.) Two more Owl’s Nest locations have now opened; one is at Hood Park in Charlestown (6 Stack Street, across from 100 Hood Park) and the other is at University Park in Cambridge (65 Sidney Street). The Hood Park location is open on Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m., and it’s dog-friendly. Customers can order food by QR code from <a href="https://www.tradesmanctown.com/">Tradesman</a> around the corner, which will deliver on-site. The University Park location is open on Wednesdays from 4 to 9 p.m. Owl’s Nest will also be <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2022/6/27/23184856/frank-mcclelland-restaurant-assembly-row-somerville-coming-fall-2022">returning to Somerville’s Assembly Row</a> this summer; stay tuned for an opening date.</p>
<p id="CoWMOF"><em><strong>WATERFRONT, BOSTON — </strong></em><strong>Maine Beer Company </strong>(particularly well-known for its Lunch IPA) is popping up in Boston this summer in partnership with Boston Harbor Hotel, which is bringing back its Brewer’s Alley beer garden on July 1. The outdoor space will feature a weekly rotating selection of Maine Beer Co. beers in tasting flights and pints and will be open Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. On the opening menu: Lunch IPA, Little Whaleboat IPA, and more. Find it at 70 Rowes Wharf next to the hotel, weather-permitting.</p>
<p id="qgkPkD"><em><strong>CENTRAL SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE — </strong></em>Look at this snazzy new outdoor bar outside Italian restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/9485/viale">Viale</a> in the heart of Central Square:</p>
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<p id="KOt8TS">The full patio seats about 50, while the bar seats eight. Make a <a href="https://www.vialecambridge.com/reservations">reservation</a> or just show up for Negronis on draft <a href="https://www.vialecambridge.com/beer-cocktails">and more cocktails, beer, and wine</a> — and don’t forget about <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/dollar-oysters-boston">dollar oysters</a>, available daily from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. </p>
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<h2 id="9R1kz5">June 16, 2022</h2>
<p id="3iFsjc"><em><strong>DOWNTOWN BOSTON — </strong></em>At the <strong>W Boston</strong> hotel, an outdoor dining and drinking space — dubbed W Urban Oasis — is open for the season with a very flowery theme. (Expect floral decor, edible flower popsicles garnishing cocktails, floral cake pops, and more.) Open daily for lunch and dinner (closed in the middle of the afternoon) on a first come, first served basis, although there’s a VIP section with reservations available — call (617) 261-8700 — and <a href="mailto:boswhsalesmarketing@marriott.com">private buyouts</a> of the space. </p>
<p id="hb409f"><em><strong>EAST BOSTON — </strong></em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2022/2/18/22940065/tall-ship-floating-bar-east-boston-navy-yard-hospitality-group-2022-2027"><strong>Tall Ship</strong></a><strong> </strong>— a floating oyster bar, event space, and summer party zone — is back for the season. Watch <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tallshipboston/">Instagram</a> for event updates or just show up; there’s always something going on (and <a href="https://www.tallshipboston.com/menus-2">something to drink</a>). <a href="https://www.tallshipboston.com/lounge-reservations">Reservations</a> are available for the lounge areas along the waterfront. Open until 11 p.m. nightly.</p>
<p id="iuYC2t"><em><strong>ROXBURY, BOSTON — </strong></em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/27158/bully-boy-distillers"><strong>Bully Boy Distillers</strong></a> has reopened its <a href="https://www.bullyboydistillers.com/cocktailgarden">outdoor cocktail garden</a>, serving up creative drinks that highlight its own spirits. There are pitchers of draft cocktails, frozen options, and other fun stuff this summer. No reservations. Open Thursday through Sunday. Food trucks will sometimes be onsite, but patrons are welcome to bring their own food.</p>
<p id="DeOHWV"><em><strong>ALEWIFE, CAMBRIDGE — </strong></em>No opening date for the forthcoming <strong>Fresh Pond Beer Garden</strong> yet (see May 9 update below for more information), but here’s a sneak peek <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid025i6eVXUbs7AXLose7mGRA4Xs6e3ojHkAQ1R3Tj9C2CSkPvTcyi1j9mpH94YMkYr6l&id=107811858592365">at the progress</a>.</p>
<p id="YQRrGy"><em><strong>KENDALL SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE — </strong></em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/18664/night-shift-brewing-inc"><strong>Night Shift Brewing</strong></a> has opened its third seasonal Owl’s Nest beer garden for 2022; this one’s in Kendall Square’s Canal District — find it near Plant Pub and Aceituna Grill. (See May 13 update below for more Owl’s Nest details on existing and forthcoming locations.) The Kendall location is dog-friendly and BYO food, and there are free concerts on Friday evenings. Open 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. </p>
<p id="x4oIPX"><em><strong>FRAMINGHAM — </strong></em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35319/exhibit-a-brewing-company"><strong>Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company</strong></a><strong> </strong>opened its beer garden in early June; it’s operating Thursday through Sunday. The spacious, dog-friendly outdoor area serves a variety of hazy IPAs, shandies, sours, and more, as well as some seltzers, sodas, and packaged snacks. Customers are also encouraged to get takeout or delivery from <a href="https://www.exhibit-a-brewing.com/local-food-options/">local spots</a>.</p>
<p id="4tp8Dl"><em><strong>HINGHAM — </strong></em>Scituate-based <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/33774/untold-brewing"><strong>Untold Brewing</strong></a> is back up and running for another season of its beer garden at Hingham’s Derby Street Shops, open on select Fridays and Saturdays through late October. Find more details in the May 9 update below. (New news on the Untold Brewing/Derby Street front since that last update, though: Untold will open a year-round brewery, taproom, and restaurant at the Derby Street Shops this fall, featuring food by home meal delivery service and catering company Clandestine Kitchen.)</p>
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<h2 id="g8tJeO">May 13, 2022</h2>
<p id="flir8K"><em>Boston’s in for a hot weekend — expect temperatures in the 80s for the first time in quite a while. Today’s outdoor drinking updates are broken into a few sections: beer gardens, rooftop pools, and other news. Some of these are open already, but some you’ll have to add to your calendars for later in May/June.</em></p>
<h3 id="VW0HlD">Beer Gardens and Brewery Patios</h3>
<p id="0Ckg1v"><em><strong>ALL AROUND BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE — </strong></em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/18664/night-shift-brewing-inc"><strong>Night Shift Brewing</strong></a> is basically taking over Boston and Cambridge with its popular Owl’s Nest beer gardens this spring and summer. The Esplanade and Herter Park, Allston, locations already reopened this week, and four brand new locations are coming soon to South Station (opening June 2), Kendall Square’s Canal District (opening June 2), Hood Park in Charlestown (opening June 23), and University Park in the Central Square/Cambridgeport area of Cambridge (opening June 29), all featuring rotating local food trucks. (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35036/brato-brewhouse-kitchen">Brato Brewhouse & Kitchen</a> will also be featured at the Esplanade location at the Night Shift Eats food truck.) The University Park location is a collaboration with social volleyball league Volo; there’s a court right by the garden. </p>
<p id="hDMgFX">On tap at each: Plenty of Night Shift’s core beers, as well as rotating seasonal small-batch brews, sour ales, hard cider, rotating hard seltzers, Night Shift’s own wines, non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing Co., Night Shift’s cold brew coffee, and non-alcoholic seltzers from Spindrift. Find updates on hours and more <a href="https://nightshiftbrewing.com/locations/owls-nest/">here</a>.</p>
<p id="G5ezti">Owl’s Nest beer gardens don’t take regular reservations, but table rentals for larger groups, as well as private rentals, <a href="https://nightshiftbrewing.tripleseat.com/party_request/10345">may be available</a>. Dogs are not allowed at these beer gardens.</p>
<p id="z8Wv7d"><em><strong>DOWNTOWN BOSTON — </strong></em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/11545/trillium-brewing-company"><strong>Trillium Brewing Company’s</strong></a> fan-favorite Greenway beer garden, which got its start back in 2017, has returned for the 2022 season. The family-friendly, dog-friendly space features a rotating schedule of food trucks (visitors can bring their own food, too), and tons of Trillium beers <a href="https://trilliumbrewing.com/pages/greenway">on draft</a>. There’s also hard seltzer available. No reservations. Find the full schedule and details <a href="https://trilliumbrewing.com/pages/greenway">here</a>. </p>
<p id="KcDRAd"><em><strong>AND MORE DOWNTOWN BOSTON — </strong></em>It won’t be open in time for this weekend, but give it a try next week: <strong>The Revere Hotel’s</strong> newly renovated rooftop, aka the <a href="https://www.reverehotel.com/eat-drink/rooftop-revere">Rooftop @ Revere</a> (200 Stuart St.), will open for the season on May 19, operating Thursday through Sunday until June 10, at which point it’ll switch to seven days a week. The renovations did away with the rooftop pool, but that means more space for drinking and taking in the skyline views. The former pool area is now an indoor/outdoor covered lounge, and there are a variety of other upgrades to the space, as well as new food and drink menus. To drink: summer-friendly options like sangria, mango margaritas, blood orange Manhattans, and more.<em><strong> </strong></em></p>
<p id="aECXjU"><em><strong>EAST CAMBRIDGE — </strong></em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/78890/lamplighter-cambridge-crossing"><strong>Lamplighter CX</strong></a>, the recently opened <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/22288/lamplighter-brewing-co"><strong>Lamplighter Brewing Co.</strong></a><strong> </strong>expansion at the Cambridge Crossing development near Lechmere, is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG_8h3v8k6/">starting to offer outdoor seating</a> more consistently as the weather gets nicer. Dogs are welcome outside. Find out what’s on tap <a href="https://lamplighterbrewing.com/locations/">here</a>. </p>
<p id="ojXfxb"><em><strong>LEXINGTON AND WALTHAM — </strong></em><a href="https://www.craftfoodhalls.com/"><strong>Craft Food Halls</strong></a>, a group of food halls in Greater Boston, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CcVxwaKua2N/">opened a beer garden</a> called <a href="https://www.craftfoodhalls.com/garden-76">Garden 76</a> in April at its Lexington location, Revolution Hall (3 Maguire Rd.). (Wine and cocktails are also available.) The large dog-friendly space includes umbrella-bedecked picnic tables and cornhole. Grab pizza, burgers, tacos, and more inside the hall. The Waltham location (200 5th Ave.) also has a dog-friendly patio. </p>
<h3 id="b0bx7V">Rooftop Pools</h3>
<p id="h8GBSg"><em><strong>BACK BAY, BOSTON —</strong></em><em> </em>Keep an eye out for the seasonal opening of the rooftop pool at <strong>the Colonnade Hotel</strong>, <a href="https://www.colonnadehotel.com/roof-top-pool">RTP</a>, slated for May 27. It’ll be open to the public Monday through Wednesday with a $60 entry fee for lounge chairs. Cabana rentals — with couches, TV, refrigeration, charging stations, dedicated waitstaff, and more — are available to the public daily, starting at $350 for a rental fee and a $300 food and beverage minimum. The 12th-story pool’s drink menu includes beach-y frozen drinks like frosé and mocha mudslides.</p>
<p id="Asr7hK"><em><strong>SEAPORT DISTRICT, BOSTON — </strong></em>The fifth-floor Lifted Pool Bar is up and running at the <strong>Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport </strong>(450 Summer St.). An indoor/outdoor space, the rooftop deck and pool features a cocktail-focused bar — including plenty of frozen options — and <a href="https://www.omnihotels.com/-/media/images/hotels/bossea/dining/pdfs/bossea-omni-seaport-lifted-pool-bar-menu.pdf?la=en">some food</a>. <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/lifted-pool-bar-boston">Reservations</a> are available for the bar. Watch for comedy shows on the deck in conjunction with Laugh Boston; they’ll be happening monthly, starting with events on May 26 and June 30.</p>
<h3 id="o7DFxM">More Outdoor Drinking News and Ideas</h3>
<p id="kZkeuN"><em><strong>NORTH END, BOSTON — </strong></em><strong>Caffe Dello Sport </strong>(308 Hanover St.), a North End cafe and sports bar with beer, wine, and cocktails (not to mention espresso, gelato, panini, and pastries), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CcnQCnZOnkN/">has a new patio</a> for those looking to drink an Aperol spritz or Negroni in the heart of Boston’s most Italian neighborhood.<strong> </strong></p>
<p id="5j3Ulh"><em><strong>EVERETT — </strong></em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/16537/short-path-distillery"><strong>Short Path Distillery</strong></a><strong> </strong>(71 Kelvin St.) is taking over Kelvin Street all day on May 28 for its outdoor Summer Sipper party, featuring a summer gin release, special cocktails, outdoor bars, food vendors, and a blueberry eating contest. Register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-sipper-tickets-329162242127">here</a> (general entry is free; the blueberry contest is $10.)</p>
<p id="IgNb4p"><em><strong>NATICK — </strong></em><strong>Lookout Farm </strong>(89 Pleasant St. S) opens its outdoor dining for the season on May 13 — an expansive setup of picnic tables spread across the farm, featuring local beers and Lookout’s own hard cider, as well as food like cold mayo lobster rolls and Detroit-style pizza. Reservations are encouraged but not required; reserve a table <a href="https://resy.com/cities/ntc/the-lookout">online</a>. (Tent seating is available on a first come, first served basis by reservation time.) No dogs.</p>
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<h2 id="S2DKRM">May 9, 2022</h2>
<p id="UiIecV"><em>A downtown hotel cocktail terrace, a returning Seaport beer garden, a big addition to Cambridge’s Alewife/Fresh Pond area, and more: Here are a few news updates on beer gardens, wine bar patios, and more to watch for this spring in and beyond Boston. Some are already open; some are coming soon. </em></p>
<p id="IX3F5L"><em><strong>DOWNTOWN BOSTON — </strong></em><strong>The Fed</strong>, the cocktail bar at the Langham hotel (250 Franklin St.), is celebrating the start of patio season with an <em>Alice in Wonderland</em>-inspired party (featuring Rabbit Hole Distillery) on its terrace on May 19, with <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/down-the-rabbit-hole-opening-night-for-the-fed-patio-tickets-326082229727">tickets going for $20 per person</a>. The event is 21+, and a ticket includes entry, one cocktail, and a cotton candy treat, with a la carte options available to purchase separately.</p>
<p id="OZDI6A"><em><strong>FENWAY, BOSTON — </strong></em>Two very Boston brands have combined forces: There’s now a <strong>Sam Adams</strong> patio at the Fenway location of the Wahlburgers burger chain (132 Brookline Ave.), where customers can eat burgers and drink beers and more from Boston Beer Company, which also makes Angry Orchard cider, Twisted Tea, and more.</p>
<p id="zewrDH"><em><strong>SEAPORT DISTRICT, BOSTON — </strong></em>The <strong>Cisco Brewers Seaport </strong>beer garden<strong> </strong>returned last month for its fifth season in Boston’s Seaport District, although it’s in a new, larger location this year, down the block at 85 Northern Ave. (Find the entrance on the corner of Northern Avenue and Pier 4 Boulevard.) Cocktails and spirits from Cisco’s sibling Triple Eight Distillery join the lineup of Cisco beers and Nantucket Vineyards wines (another Cisco sibling) this time around. The new space includes a large tent for general use as well as private event rentals. <a href="https://www.rexicanacantina.com/">Rexicana</a>, the food offshoot of South Shore surf shop and lifestyle brand <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Flevitatebrand.com%2F&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fboston.eater.com%2F23060096%2F2022-outdoor-drinking-boston-beer-gardens-tracker" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Levitate</a>, is onsite serving tacos, poke bowls, lobster rolls, and more. The space is also playing host to daily live music through the season. Cisco Brewers Seaport is open Tuesday through Sunday (and select Monday holidays) through October 17; find full hours and more details on <a href="https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/venue/cisco-brewers/">the Boston Seaport website</a>. No reservations.</p>
<p id="Y1vBJ7"><em><strong>ALEWIFE, CAMBRIDGE — </strong></em>Part of the Fresh Pond Mall parking lot at 168 Alewife Brook Pkwy. <a href="https://www.cambridgeday.com/2022/05/03/alewife-will-soon-be-served-some-fun-with-id-fresh-pond-beer-garden-secures-its-licensing/">will soon become the <strong>Fresh Pond Beer Garden</strong></a>, big enough for 500 people (188 seated). It’ll feature games, weekend music, and rotating food trucks, and the aim is for it to be open daily. The team behind it includes Kevin Treanor of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/17448/the-phoenix-landing">the Phoenix Landing</a> in Cambridge and Jim O’Rourke of the Heights pub in Arlington. Stay tuned for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fresh-Pond-Beer-Garden-107811858592365">updates</a>.</p>
<p id="diecU3"><em><strong>PORTER/HARVARD SQUARES, CAMBRIDGE — </strong></em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/65833/dear-annie"><strong>Dear Annie</strong></a>, an intimate wine bar with a pescatarian food menu, has <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLSK4fOpX8/">reopened its Massachusetts Avenue patio</a>, freeing up some more seating at the busy spot, which doesn’t take reservations. The patio will be up and running until December. Keep an eye <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dearanniebar/">on Instagram</a> for updates on weekly specials like pizza night (Monday) and pasta night (Wednesday), and don’t forget that Dear Annie opens at 2 p.m. on weekends, serving cheese plates and plenty of wine until the full dinner menu starts at 5 p.m.</p>
<p id="HKmfNW"><em><strong>HINGHAM — </strong></em>Scituate-based <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/33774/untold-brewing"><strong>Untold Brewing</strong></a> will return to Hingham’s Derby Street Shops for a second season of its beer garden, set to launch on June 4 and open on select Fridays and Saturdays; find it between REI and Kohl’s. The family-friendly and dog-friendly outdoor space, dubbed the Green in Partnership With Untold Brewing, will feature live music, lawn games, and other entertainment. In addition to Untold beers, the garden will serve wines by the glass, non-alcoholic seltzers, and featured beers from friends of Untold in various “tap takeovers.” Customers will be able to scan a QR code to place pickup orders from Derby Street restaurants. The garden is expected to remain open through late October. Find an event schedule and more information on the <a href="http://derbystshops.com/untold/">Derby Street Shops website</a>.</p>
<p id="PNdXU5"><em><strong>LEXINGTON — </strong></em>The Inn at Hastings Park has opened its <a href="https://www.innathastingspark.com/culinarygarden/"><strong>Culinary Garden Featuring Whispering Angel</strong></a> for a third season, a collaboration with the rosé brand Château d’Esclans. The garden, which seats up to 24, will be open through early fall, featuring lunch, dinner, weekend Champagne brunches, and <a href="https://www.innathastingspark.com/experiences/culinary-education/">cooking classes</a>. Meal reservations require a $200 deposit per group, which is put toward the final bill. </p>
<p id="MJsTbF"><em><strong>WATERTOWN — </strong></em>Waltham’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/43933/mighty-squirrel-brewing-co"><strong>Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.</strong></a> has expanded to Watertown with <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2022/05/mighty-squirrel-brewing-co-opens.html">a seasonal beer garden at Bond Square</a> within the Arsenal Yards development; it debuted at the end of April. The new Watertown space is open Thursday through Sunday, and it’s family-friendly and dog-friendly. Mighty Squirrel isn’t serving food, but any outside food is welcome, and Arsenal Yards <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/2/20895233/arsenal-yards-watertown-restaurants">has a lot of options</a> available onsite. No reservations for the beer garden. Free parking available throughout the area. Find a tap list and other information on <a href="https://www.mightysquirrel.com/biergarten-watertown">the Mighty Squirrel website</a>.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/23060096/2022-outdoor-drinking-boston-beer-gardens-trackerRachel Leah Blumenthal2021-12-07T15:49:11-05:002021-12-07T15:49:11-05:00Over 70 Restaurants Have Opened Around Boston So Far in Fall 2021
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<p>Here’s a running list of fall 2021 restaurant openings in and around Boston, from a Parisian cafe in Back Bay to pho in Allston to ramen in the West End</p> <p id="B2Yi3d">As fall marches on, the restaurant openings continue. This roundup is being updated on a regular basis throughout fall 2021, full of details on the newest restaurants that have opened in and around Boston. (Looking for last season’s openings? <a href="https://boston.eater.com/22606228/boston-restaurant-openings-summer-2021">Here’s the rundown</a> on summer 2021.)</p>
<p id="Y2gHOq">The roundup was most recently updated on December 7, 2021, including notes on Tradesman in Charlestown, Guy Fieri’s Boston Kitchen & Bar in downtown Boston (opening December 9), EBO & Co. Grocery in East Boston, Top Mix Bar & Kitchen in Jamaica Plain, Cannonball Cafe in South Boston, the Cantab Lounge in Cambridge (reopening under new ownership on December 9), the Garrison House in Brookline, Pho Hoa in Malden, and the Friendly Toast in North Andover.</p>
<p id="09XQsQ"><em>Health experts consider dining out to be a </em><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/the-delta-variant-has-warped-our-risk-perception/"><em>high-risk</em></a><em> activity for the unvaccinated; the latest data about the delta variant indicates that it may pose a </em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/08/10/us/covid-breakthrough-infections-vaccines.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage"><em>low-to-moderate risk for the vaccinated</em></a><em>, especially in </em><a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view"><em>areas with substantial transmission</em></a><em>. The latest CDC guidance is </em><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html"><em>here</em></a><em>; find a COVID-19 vaccination site </em><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/reporting/vaccinefinder/about.html"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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<h2 id="HVFPOP"><strong>Boston</strong></h2>
<p id="fN6X8n"><strong>Allston</strong></p>
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<p id="yMZaxA">Boston’s first mochi doughnut shop, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/81153/kimchipapi-korndogs-pon-de-joy"><strong>Pon de Joy</strong></a><strong> </strong>(1 Brighton Ave., Boston), opened in early October within the Super 88 food court. The sibling to Allston’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/45715/kimchipapi-kitchen">Kimchipapi Kitchen</a> is serving up chewy doughnuts in flavors like matcha, strawberry milk, chai latte, black sesame, and more. The exact flavor lineup changes by the day; watch for updates on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pondejoy/">Instagram</a>. And shortly after Pon de Joy opened, its sibling and neighbor did as well — <strong>Kimchipapi Korndogs</strong>, featuring the corn dogs made popular by Kimchipapi Kitchen. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/15/22574026/kimchipapi-kitchen-mochi-doughnuts-corndogs-super-88-food-hall-allston">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="gXqYaB"><a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/08/pho-express-to-open-in-former-misono.html">Also now open</a> at the Super 88: <strong>Pho Express </strong>(1 Brighton Ave., Boston), promising “<a href="https://www.phoexpressboston.com/">fresh broth every day</a>.” Serving lunch and dinner daily, Pho Express offers pho — obviously — but also lemongrass short ribs or pork over rice, spring rolls, banh mi, and soft drinks. Order takeout <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/phoexpressboston/v3/">online</a>. </p>
<p id="ShXxJ2">Turns out it’s the season for mochi doughnuts in Allston, because following right on the heels of the Pon de Joy opening is <strong>Mochinut </strong>(154 Harvard Ave., Boston), <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/10/mochinut-opens-within-gong-cha-in.html">open inside Gong Cha</a> as of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CU_blDsJbv5/">October 14</a>. It’s selling <a href="https://www.mochinut.com/hotdog-menu">Korean rice flour hot dogs</a> — wrapped in coatings like crispy ramen or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos — in addition to mochi doughnuts. It’s part of a chain with locations around the United States, Thailand, and South Korea; this is the first New England location.</p>
<p id="1lad2Q">In other Allston news, <strong>Bos’ Sichuan Taste</strong> (204 Harvard Ave., Boston) has replaced longstanding Chinese destination Shanghai Gate, <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/10/bos-sichuan-taste-replaces-shanghai.html">although the chef is reportedly the same</a>. Delivery for the new restaurant is available <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chowbus.com%2Fdelivery%2Fmenu%2Fbos%2520sichuan%2520taste%2F9816&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fboston.eater.com%2F22696766%2Fboston-restaurant-openings-fall-2021" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">via Chowbus</a>; the menu posted there includes dishes such as crispy pork intestines; Sichuan tea-smoked duck; Sichuan spicy rice noodles; dry roasted whole fish; chile and cumin dried lamb; and quite a lot more.</p>
<p id="Gui6bD">And another for Allston: Local cafe chain <strong>Fuel America </strong>(114 Western Ave., Boston) added <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/11/fuel-america-opens-in-allston.html">an Allston location in November</a>, joining locations in Brighton and Worcester. <a href="https://fuelamericacoffee.com/">Four more locations</a> are coming soon — Weymouth, another in Worcester, Waltham, and on the Boston University campus.</p>
<p id="h9zx3K"><strong>Back Bay</strong></p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>Café Sauvage’s jambon-beurre, a French ham and butter sandwich.</figcaption>
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<p id="v6mIyJ">Beer-filled national chain restaurant <strong>Yard House </strong>(110 Huntington Ave., 2nd floor, Boston) has expanded to Boston’s Back Bay, opening within the Marriott Copley Place. It’s the second Boston location (there’s one in Fenway) and the fifth in Massachusetts. In addition to a lengthy beer list, Yard House serves comfort food like onion ring towers, sweet and spicy tempura shrimp, burgers, pizza, steak, and more. <a href="https://www.yardhouse.com/menu-listing/eat">Online ordering</a> for takeout is available.</p>
<p id="Gy3430">Also in Back Bay, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/81127/cafe-sauvage"><strong>Café Sauvage</strong></a><strong> </strong>(25 Massachusetts Ave., Boston) opened <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVQeiVBgcBS/">on October 20</a> in the former Hsin Hsin Cafe space. From wife-and-husband duo Anaïs and Antoine Lambert — alums of several local French restaurants and both originally from France — the all-day cafe is meant to show diners that “there is more to Parisian food than just beef bourguignon and escargots,” as Anaïs Lambert <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/8/20/22629369/cafe-sauvage-back-bay-opening-september-2021">previously told Eater</a>. Café Sauvage showcases the multicultural culinary influences on Parisian cuisine, with inspiration from Vietnam, Portugal, Ethiopia, and beyond on the menu, as well as some French bistro classics. (To start, Café Sauvage is offering a pared-down menu and doesn’t yet have a liquor license or take reservations; watch <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cafesauvageboston/?hl=en">Instagram</a> for pertinent updates.) <a href="https://boston.eater.com/22785029/cafe-sauvage-back-bay-boston-parisian-bistro-african-influences-restaurant-photos">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="tZUaN6">And in other Back Bay news, local vegetarian fast-food chain <strong>Clover Food Lab </strong>(800 Boylston St., Boston) expanded to the Prudential Center on October 22, Clover’s 14th location. (Find it in the Hynes Court, across from the convention center.) The new location hosted a “pay what you want” grand opening event in early November, with proceeds going to the <a href="https://www.massriversalliance.org/">Massachusetts Rivers Alliance</a>. This is the chain’s first location in a shopping mall, and it features a fully retractable storefront so passersby can easily see inside.</p>
<p id="wBMQ56"><strong>Beacon Hill</strong></p>
<p id="da6tm9"><strong>1928 Beacon Hill </strong>(97 Mt. Vernon St., Boston) opened in late November in the longtime Lala Rokh space, billing itself as a “<a href="https://www.instagram.com/1928_beacon_hill/">smart casual dining establishment</a>.” Serving classic American food, 1928 Beacon Hill <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2021/11/15/1928-beacon-hill-opening/">is the first restaurant for owner Kristin Jenkins</a>, who also owns an antique store. Chef Dante Funes is an alum of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/34256/southern-proper">Southern Proper</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/1/20891998/ghost-pepper-taqueria-open-dorchester-savin-hill">Ghost Pepper</a>; here, he’s serving dishes like Bolognese, a burger, and braised short ribs. </p>
<p id="xmLm6T"><strong>Charlestown</strong></p>
<p id="5KhjKl"><strong>Tradesman </strong>(50 Hood Park Dr., Charlestown) opened quietly in early December, with a grand opening <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMId0qu0Gf/">set for December 14</a>, featuring coffee and pizza. It’s an offshoot of the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/58459/tradesman-coffee-shop-and-lounge">downtown coffee shop and lounge</a> by the same name, although the pizza focus is unique to the new location. Fans of the original spot rave about <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CQdyv4osSmn/">the over-the-top croissants</a>, which come in a rotating array of flavors like birthday cake, cookies and cream, and fruity pebbles; cocktails like a chartreuse-infused hot chocolate are also popular. </p>
<p id="QilNFI"><strong>Chinatown</strong></p>
<p id="pljGyT"><strong>Teazzi</strong> (31 Harrison Ave., Boston) — a mini but growing chain of Taiwanese tea shops with a couple locations in New York and several on the way to California and Indonesia — opened in Chinatown in November, taking over the Chatime/Beard Papa space. Customers can choose from <a href="http://teazzi.com/menu/">a variety of teas and toppings</a>, as well as amount of sugar and ice. Winter specials include brown sugar ginger latte and honey lemon pomelo tea. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.) </p>
<p id="b4xRii"><strong>Dorchester</strong></p>
<p id="w3M8v2"><strong>Fresh Food Generation </strong>(185 Talbot Ave., Boston), a catering and food truck business, has opened the doors to a permanent restaurant space, something that has been in the plans for founders Cassandria Campbell and Jackson Renshaw for years. The restaurant, located near Codman Square, serves Caribbean American fare and features collaborations with other local food businesses, especially those that work out of Dorchester-based food incubator and commercial kitchen <a href="http://commonwealthkitchen.org/">CommonWealth Kitchen</a>, where Fresh Food Generation was previously headquartered. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/11/10/22774665/fresh-food-generation-caribbean-restaurant-dorchester-opens">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="pWian4"><strong>Downtown Boston</strong></p>
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<figcaption>Trash can nachos at Guy Fieri’s Foxwoods Kitchen & Bar.</figcaption>
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<p id="PxDGVw">Because <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/63657/guy-fieri-tequila-cocina-boston">one Guy Fieri venue slinging trash can nachos</a> in Boston isn’t enough, <strong>Guy Fieri’s Boston Kitchen & Bar </strong>(186 Tremont St., Boston) opens December 9 in the old Grand Masonic Lodge across from Boston Common, the space formerly home to <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/27857/explorateur">Explorateur</a>. Like Guy Fieri’s Tequila Cocina in Boston’s West End, the new restaurant is a collaboration with Boston-based hospitality group Big Night (Red Lantern, Scorpion Bar, Empire, etc.). Guy Fieri’s Boston Kitchen & Bar will be open for dinner to start, with lunch added soon after. On the menu: a bacon mac ‘n’ cheese burger, pastrami egg rolls, hot honey fried chicken, and yes, trash can nachos.</p>
<p id="dLVffe"><strong>East Boston</strong></p>
<p id="WwZu8t"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/81141/ebo-and-co"><strong>EBO & Co. Grocery</strong></a><strong> </strong>(110 Meridian St., Boston) — with the catchphrase “how convenient” — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CXGjg-lOEjM/">debuted in early December</a>, courtesy of Alexis Cervasio, founder of the popular and mysterious East Boston Oysters pop-up. The convenience store stocks everything from pancake mix to tampons to oysters, not to mention records and booze. Sneak a peek at some of the offerings <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ebo.grocery/?hl=en">on social media</a>. Open daily. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/4/29/22409804/alexis-cervasio-east-boston-oysters-opening-market-natural-wine-groceries-summer-2021">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="XW4JaV"><strong>Fenway</strong></p>
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<p id="3o39db">Fast-casual charcuterie shop <strong>Kured </strong>(401 Park Dr., Boston) added a second storefront at Fenway’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/36240/time-out-market-boston">Time Out Market Boston</a> on September 27, serving custom charcuterie boxes and cones. The original location opened on Beacon Hill <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/9/22569926/kured-beacon-hill-boston-chipotle-for-charcuterie-opens">a few months back</a>. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/21/22685761/kured-charcuterie-time-out-market-boston-fenway">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="uUUvOd">Also new to the Fenway neighborhood, <strong>Nagomi Izakaya </strong>(636 Beacon St., Boston) opened this fall. <a href="https://www.nagomiizakaya.com/">The Japanese restaurant</a> is serving a large selection of sushi, kaisen don, and poke bowls, as well as snacks like grilled shishito peppers, pork gyoza, chicken karaage, and agedashi tofu. There’s an extensive lunch menu with combos featuring ramen, donburi, and more. <a href="https://order.mealkeyway.com/merchant/337a627641776a684f724a386b375a345539577151513d3d/main">Online ordering</a> is available. </p>
<p id="7Ucu9o"><strong>Fort Point</strong></p>
<p id="gcTXxr">A chain of ping-pong venues that counts Susan Sarandon among its cofounders and investors has expanded to Boston. <strong>Spin </strong>(30 Melcher St., Boston) opened in late October and includes a full bar and kitchen. The menu has some Boston-y dishes on it, like fluffernutter wontons (did you know that fluffernutter <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/10/27/22748410/fluffernutter-sandwich-dictionary-merriam-webster-news">was just added to the dictionary</a>?) and a coffee-based cocktail called Killin the Dunks. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/10/26/22746726/spin-boston-ping-pong-restaurant-bar-open">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="qFfFFy"><strong>Jamaica Plain</strong></p>
<p id="QUxy5o"><strong>Top Mix Bar & Kitchen </strong>(365 Centre St., Boston) <a href="https://www.jamaicaplainnews.com/2021/11/29/restaurant-opening-top-mix-bar-kitchen-serving-up-caribbean-inspired-menu-and-cocktails/341850">opened in late November</a>, serving a fusion of American and Caribbean cuisines and cocktails, like its older sibling <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/11/28/16709816/top-mix-bar-kitchen-roxbury-open">by the same name in Roxbury</a>. On the menu: plantain lasagna, a variety of pastelitos, street corn, barbecue steak tips, mofongo, and lots more, not to mention boba martinis and “big ass cocktails for two.”</p>
<p id="BQbiCI"><strong>Longwood Medical Area</strong></p>
<p id="K5HHXf">The D.C.-founded fast-casual salad chain <strong>Sweetgreen</strong> (360 Longwood Ave., Boston) has added a 20th location to its collection of Boston-area outposts, debuting in the Longwood Medical Area on October 12. The new location can fit about 30 diners inside and 20 outside.</p>
<p id="y4rQ4W"><strong>South Boston</strong></p>
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<cite>Reagan Byrne/Bardo’s</cite>
<figcaption>Bardo’s pizza inside Castle Island Brewing, now open in South Boston.</figcaption>
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<p id="i8V9oF">Norwood-based <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/31848/castle-island-brewing"><strong>Castle Island Brewing</strong></a> (10 Old Colony Ave., Boston) expanded to South Boston on September 23 — an appropriate location, given that its name refers to South Boston’s Castle Island. The new brewery and taproom serves Castle Island’s core beer lineup, such as American pale ale Candlepin, plus special releases, collaborations, and more. There’s also South Shore-style bar pizza from <strong>Bardo’s Bar Pizza</strong>, sibling to Randolph event space Lombardo’s; the pizza’s dough includes Castle Island beer. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/21/22685906/castle-island-brewing-opening-south-boston-taproom-bardos-south-shore-pizza">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="bDySj0">In other South Boston news, ever-growing local cafe and bakery chain <strong>Tatte </strong>(60 Old Colony Ave., Boston), which now has about two dozen locations, including several in the Washington, D.C., area, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOcIadL2dt/">opened its big new location</a> in South Boston on October 20, a location founder Tzurit Or described as “a bakery wonderland” when she <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/6/28/19102596/tatte-production-hub-cafe-test-kitchen-south-boston">announced it over two years ago</a>. Within the Cole Hersee development alongside Castle Island Brewing (see above), this new Tatte also includes production, class, and office space. It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with direct <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/tatte-bakery-south-boston/v3">online ordering available</a> for takeout and delivery available via the major third-party platforms. Tatte’s explosive expansion hasn’t all been smooth sailing: In June 2020, current and former employees <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/6/16/21283823/boston-bakery-chain-tatte-under-fire-alleged-racism-toward-black-workers-petition-black-lives-matter">released a petition making allegations of racist behavior</a> by management, including Or, who responded by committing to diversifying Tatte’s executive board and donating funds and leftover food and beverages to Black Lives Matter-affiliated shelters and protestors, among other promises. Tatte continued to expand later in the fall: A Newton Centre location opened on October 27. </p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>Bar Volpe’s Sardinian paella</figcaption>
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<p id="bLlFF1">Another for South Boston: Chef Karen Akunowicz has followed up her Italian hit <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/54724/fox-and-the-knife">Fox & the Knife</a> with <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/78886/bar-volpe"><strong>Bar Volpe</strong></a> (170 W. Broadway, Boston) right down the street. The new spot leans into southern Italian cuisine — particularly wood-fired dishes and fresh pasta. (Fresh pasta’s also available to buy for use at home, along with a variety of other Italian accoutrements.) <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/78886/bar-volpe">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="nrGIiN">And one more in the neighborhood: <strong>Cannonball Cafe </strong>(383 Dorchester Ave., Boston) <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2021/11/29/south-boston-cannonball-cafe-opens/">opened in late fall</a>, named for the Civil War cannonballs made in the foundry that used to occupy the site of the cafe. Cannonball features <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/19230/gracenote-coffee">Gracenote</a> coffee alongside breakfast sandwiches, pastries, smoothies, and more. Open weekdays to start, with weekend hours coming at a later date — watch <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cannonballcafebos/">social media</a> for updates. </p>
<p id="P1EKmE"><strong>West End</strong></p>
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<cite>Momosan</cite>
<figcaption>Tan-tan ramen from Momosan.</figcaption>
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<p id="xjeldV">New West End food hall Hub Hall <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/14/22673473/hub-hall-food-hall-causeway-td-garden-boston-open">opened last month</a>, minus a couple of its vendors. As of October 15, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/68094/momosan-ramen-boston"><strong>Momosan</strong></a><strong> </strong>(80 Causeway St., Boston)<strong> </strong>is open there, too, the only table-service restaurant at the food hall. It’s the first Boston venue from <em>Iron Chef’s</em> Masaharu Morimoto. Several varieties of ramen are front and center on the menu, including the sesame-spiked tan-tan ramen pictured above, but there are also lots of other items, including small plates like soft shell bao and pan-fried pork gyoza and larger plates like a roasted half Peking duck. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/10/15/22728622/momosan-boston-iron-chef-restaurant-hub-hall-opens">[Read more.]</a></p>
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<h2 id="RuevTn"><strong>Near Boston</strong></h2>
<p id="GmPSda"><strong>Arlington</strong></p>
<p id="JSV5Y7"><strong>The Heights Pub </strong>(1314 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/11/the-heights-pub-open-in-arlington.html">opened in November</a>, sibling to the First House Pub in Winchester. Like its sibling, the Heights is serving classic pub fare. No reservations.</p>
<p id="pFkioD"><strong>Belmont</strong></p>
<p id="iI2MDZ">Tea party catering business <strong>the Vintage Tea and Cake Company </strong>(129 Belmont St., Belmont) has been bringing <a href="https://www.vintageteaandcake.com/">tea service to events of all kinds</a> for the past decade, featuring vintage china, traditional scones, and other treats. In 2018, owner Adel Donegan began the process of adding a sit-down tea room to her commercial kitchen space; as these things go, the pandemic delayed the plans. But as of fall 2021, the Vintage Tea and Cake Company <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUf8hGpL6Jp/">can now welcome customers into the space</a> for afternoon tea. Current hours are Thursday through Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsquareup.com%2Fappointments%2Fbook%2Fggi2gok13tx4qs%2F3774NR4RFAN2R%2Fservices&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fboston.eater.com%2F22696766%2Fboston-restaurant-openings-fall-2021" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">book online</a>. The current service, which is $30/person for an hour and a half seating, includes finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, tea, and more.</p>
<p id="hSPPjr">Also in Belmont, <strong>Cafe Vanak</strong> (271 Belmont St., Belmont) <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/24/lifestyle/long-awaited-persian-spot-caf-vanak-finally-opens-belmont/">opened this fall</a> adjacent to its sibling spot, Persian market Super Vanak, serving a halal Middle Eastern menu with a focus <a href="https://www.vanakfood.com/_files/ugd/5a1602_80cc4eef1e9242699e835ab596f2b066.pdf">on Persian cuisine</a>.</p>
<p id="FGyC5e"><strong>Brookline</strong></p>
<p id="rQLJ7q">Ever have New Zealand-style ice cream? <strong>Far Out </strong>(419 Harvard St., Brookline) <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2021/11/05/best-food-drink-in-boston-right-now-november-5-2021/">opened this fall</a>, serving the fruity, creamy dessert as well as affogatos and cold brew floats that feature coffee from <a href="https://nightshiftbrewing.com/products/coffee/">Night Shift Brewing’s coffee arm</a>. Ice cream <a href="https://www.farouticecream.com/now-scooping">options</a> include various berries, pineapple, mango, and more, frozen and blended with a vanilla or chocolate hard ice cream base (available dairy-free as well). The ice cream is sourced from Maple Valley Creamery in Hadley.</p>
<p id="5CZCA5">Also new to Brookline: <strong>The Garrison House </strong>(6 Harvard Sq., Brookline) <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2021/08/20/the-garrison-house-opening-in-brookline/?s_campaign=bcom%3Asocialflow%3Afacebook&fbclid=IwAR1qpUtAOoZr4onkS2c8EQ-LoplYNpMmTct7Cw04twLkTCmpiWrVK95byMI">opened in December in Brookline Village</a>, sibling to <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/15499/five-horses-tavern">Five Horses Tavern</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/18661/worden-hall">Worden Hall</a>, and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/1/3/18167002/elm-street-taproom-open-davis-square-somerville">Elm Street Taproom</a>, serving comfort food and featuring a mug club. It took over the space most recently occupied by Magnolia Smokehouse and its downstairs lounge, the Ellis Room. (The downstairs space will eventually become home to Garrison House’s Village Social Club, with live music and other entertainment alongside cocktails and a streamlined beer list.) View the Garrison House’s <a href="https://www.garrisonhousebrookline.com/menus/">menu</a> here, which includes poutine, a fried chicken sandwich, chorizo pizza, nachos, and more. </p>
<p id="vtBpRJ"><strong>Cambridge</strong></p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>Bar Enza’s saffron suppli.</figcaption>
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<p id="8lda2k"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/81151/plantpub"><strong>PlantPub</strong></a> (675 W. Kendall St., Cambridge) opened on September 24, bringing fast-casual pub fare and drinks — fully vegan — to Kendall Square. The team behind it includes Pat McAuley, who cofounded <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/3/6/17061570/vegan-beer-hall-boston-quincy-rewild">Quincy’s former vegan beer hall</a> pop-up Rewild; chef Mary Dumont (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/29912/cultivar">Cultivar</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/2766/harvest">Harvest</a>); and investor Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, who focuses on vegan businesses. On the menu: Buffalo cauliflower wings; a kimchi burger that can be made with an Impossible patty or a house-made veggie patty; pizza; oat milk-based soft serve; craft beers and wines; and an interesting selection of nonalcoholic drinks, like a chamomile hopped tea, several booze-free IPAs, and CBD-infused seltzer, not to mention the <a href="https://www.eater.com/2019/5/8/18537259/liquid-death-canned-water-punk-rock-startup-fanfic">most hilarious brand of canned water</a>. PlantPub offers a bit of seating inside and out; diners can also order takeout <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/plantpub/v3/">online</a>. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/10/19/22734930/plantpub-vegan-fast-casual-restaurant-opens-kendall-square-cambridge">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="06hbvI">In Harvard Square, <strong>Sally’s Sandwiches </strong>(Smith Campus Center, 1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/08/sallys-sandwiches-to-open-at-smith.html">opened at Harvard University</a> on October 12; it’s the second location for the sandwich shop from the Blackbird Doughnuts team, and Blackbird also operates at the Smith Center. (The first Sally’s Sandwiches opened as part of the original Blackbird Doughnuts space in Boston’s South End <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/10/20688862/sallys-sandwiches-blackbird-doughnuts-opening">in summer 2019</a>.) Now students and the general public can grab fried chicken tacos, black bean burgers, Cuban sandwiches, a cashew-based vegan mac and cheese, and other sandwich and sandwich-adjacent items alongside everything bagel doughnuts, pumpkin spice latte bismarcks, and soft serve ice cream. <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/blackbird-doughnuts-harvard/v3/">Online ordering</a> is available.</p>
<p id="M58XnS"><a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/11/las-palmas-opens-at-smith-center-in.html">Also new at the Smith Campus Center</a> is Dominican restaurant <strong>Las Palmas </strong>(1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge), which also has locations in Roslindale and at MIT. The Harvard campus counter <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2021/11/10/las-palmas-harvard-square-opening/">is serving empanadas</a>, rice bowls, juices, desserts like caramel flan, and more.</p>
<p id="8mvtVf">Also in Harvard Square in early October, “neo-trattoria” <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/81119/bar-enza"><strong>Bar Enza</strong></a><strong> </strong>(1 Bennett St.) is easing itself open at the Charles Hotel, where it has taken over the former Benedetto and Rialto space. Belmont native Mark Ladner — acclaimed for his work as executive chef of <a href="https://ny.eater.com/venue/5023/del-posto">Del Posto</a> in New York — is at the helm, collaborating with Boston’s Lyons Group (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/750/sonsie">Sonsie</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/708/scampo">Scampo</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61561/rochambeau-boston">Rochambeau</a>, and more). To start, the restaurant is focusing heavily on bar snacks, but watch for an extended menu with pasta and more in the coming weeks. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/22759352/bar-enza-italian-restaurant-harvard-square-cambridge-photos">[Read more.]</a></p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater Boston</cite>
<figcaption>Geppetto’s pork chop Milanese.</figcaption>
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<p id="Sm9vwC">And in other new-Italian-restaurant-in-Cambridge news, East Cambridge is now home to <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/81120/geppetto"><strong>Geppetto</strong></a> (100 N. 1st. St., Cambridge), the final piece of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/3/5/21166329/the-lexington-cambridge-crossing-2020-will-gilson">the new trio</a> of Cambridge Crossing businesses from the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7175/puritan-co">Puritan & Co.</a> team. Geppetto joins its siblings the Lexington and Cafe Beatrice at the East Cambridge development, located near the Lechmere MBTA station. The restaurant highlights pastas made in-house under the watch of Boston restaurant industry veteran Tony Susi (Olives, Sage, Capo), who is serving as Geppetto’s “pasta consigliere.” There’s also an amaro cart. Geppetto is open for dine-in service only. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/22799026/geppetto-italian-restaurant-cambridge-crossing-photos">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="CVmsCz">Meanwhile in Central Square, the <strong>Mimi’s Chūka Diner</strong> pop-up (438 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge) has put down roots until at least spring 2022, operating out of the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/82036/artifact-cider-project">Artifact Cider Project’s Cambridge taproom</a>. From a couple of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/4780/b-g-oysters">B&G Oysters</a> alums, Mimi’s is inspired by chūka ryori cuisine — Chinese dishes made in a Japanese style. The pop-up, which has been making frequent appearances in and around Boston throughout the pandemic, is known in particular for its gyoza, but it has also been known to serve noodle dishes and more. The opening menu at Artifact includes mapo donburi, among other dishes. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/10/14/22725961/mimis-chuka-diner-artifact-cider-project-residency-2021-2022">[Read more.]</a> </p>
<p id="l2ofnd">Also in Central Square, the iconic <strong>Cantab Lounge </strong>(738 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge) — known for bluegrass, poetry, and a loud, sticky basement performance space — reopens under new ownership <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cantablounge/posts/2798655570426957">on December 9</a>, reportedly with new floors, bathrooms, and a few other changes. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/6/15/22533803/cantab-lounge-reopening-central-square-cambridge">[Read more.]</a> </p>
<p id="lL5G24"><strong>Zoe Acai Bar & Juicery</strong> (1876 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge) opened in the heart of Porter Square in October, serving acai bowls, juices, smoothies, and sandwiches; view the menu <a href="https://www.zoeacaibar.com/menu/">here</a>. </p>
<p id="bcCDON">Also in the Porter Square vicinity, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/65833/dear-annie"><strong>Dear Annie</strong></a><strong> </strong>(1741 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge) debuted in November, a dream-team collaboration between the folks from Somerville venues <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/45266/rebel-rebel">Rebel Rebel</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/34139/field-and-vine">Field & Vine</a>. Currently open Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to midnight (kitchen closes at 10 p.m., but there are snacks available later), Dear Annie is a casual natural wine bar with a pescatarian food menu (think Jonah crab toast), communal seating, and ordering at the counter. No reservations; just show up, and feel free to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWynAQ7AMjH/">bring your own records</a>. Note: Indoor seating requires proof of vaccination or negative PCR test; this is not required for seating on the heated patio. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/11/20909836/dear-annie-wine-bar-cambridge-porter-square">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="RXmZHp">In the Port, New England izakaya <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/81152/judys-bay"><strong>Judy’s Bay</strong></a><strong> </strong>(279a Broadway, Cambridge) opened in the former Bondir space in November, with takeout and delivery only to start. Dine-in service is slated to begin in early December. Judy’s Bay emphasizes local seafood prepared in a Japanese-inspired way: Think Maine mussels with gochujang butter or a whole Rhode Island black sea bass, steamed, with miso soup, sesame salad, and edamame. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/8/16/22627073/judys-bay-new-england-izakaya-opening-cambridge-fall-2021">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="rkXw2w"><strong>Dedham</strong></p>
<p id="eOychB">Open as of early October, <strong>Liberty & Main</strong> (500 Legacy Pl., Dedham) is serving American bistro fare at the Legacy Place shopping center, which also has <a href="https://legacyplace.com/explore/#food-and-drink">a number of other restaurants</a>, including Genki Ya, Il Massimo, and Legal C Bar. Liberty & Main owner Michael Feighery is the former CEO and president of the group behind the Smith & Wollensky steakhouse chain. Feighery, executive chef Doug Brown, and the team — which also includes Feighery’s wife and daughters — are <a href="https://www.libertyandmainbistro.com/">serving dishes</a> like lobster escargot, a DIY tuna tartare, blackened cod tacos, and Statler chicken breast. On the drink list, there’s an exclusive lager created in partnership with <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/31848/castle-island-brewing">Castle Island Brewery</a>, headquartered nearby in Norwood. (The brewery also recently expanded to South Boston; see above.) Patio seating is available in addition to indoor dining, and there’s lunch and dinner daily, with brunch service beginning on October 24.</p>
<p id="WUXsi4"><strong>Everett</strong></p>
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<cite>Nick Solares/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>A fried chicken sandwich from Fuku, which recently returned to Boston in “ghost kitchen” form, with delivery hubs in South Boston and Everett.</figcaption>
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<p id="TUqXvL">After David Chang’s fried chicken chain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/44077/fuku-boston"><strong>Fuku</strong></a> (114 Spring St., Everett) made its return to Boston in “ghost kitchen” form on September 21, it added an Everett outpost a few days later so that those in the Everett area can get fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, and more via the major delivery platforms. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/21/22685654/fuku-david-chang-returns-boston-ghost-kitchen">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="6LOyYx"><strong>Malden</strong></p>
<p id="epzEVY">Vietnamese chain <strong>Pho Hoa </strong>(655 Eastern Ave., Malden) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/phohoamalden/posts/131950322560673?__cft__[0]=AZUR8I5_V_mgBUDzYT1wcLgrTROLc_n6qCnn_ibZ9bgVtpJuaHD1C1mG1YvfoOlJCYSCXHcMpmAkUQLsLoYZilhIEsSuYb4k0lgmK0_wvkqV6MS5W80_qALenSXTS2bN8gGIXBoU17q1e5fEFvW7Bu0XgscBPKsFWBR-hBbzXapHqUfh_RPyt0-H_ACcUt5efXw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R">expanded to Malden in December</a>; the chain, which has locations throughout the United States and British Columbia, has a Dorchester outpost that has been open for nearly 30 years. As the name suggests, Pho Hoa offers quite a few versions of pho, Vietnamese noodle soup, but there’s also bun (vermicelli bowls), rice plates, and more on the menu.</p>
<p id="KgVxQU"><strong>Medford</strong></p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater Boston</cite>
<figcaption>Hawawshi and grape leaves from Kushari and Grill.</figcaption>
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<p id="gk8bhB">The Boston area’s tiny Egyptian food scene got a little bigger in October with the opening of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/82001/kushari-grill"><strong>Kushari and Grill</strong></a><strong> </strong>(321 Boston Ave.) near Tufts. Mohamed Hassanein — who runs the restaurant with his wife, Irina — comes from Alexandria, Egypt, and previously ran a food truck in Boston called Mr. Kushari, which operated from March 2020 to March 2021. Kushari and Grill serves Egypt’s national dish, koshari, a vegan mix of lentils, pasta, rice, and more, typically topped with a tomato- and vinegar-based hot sauce. There’s also hawawshi, which Hassanein previously described to Eater as “like a calzone” — pizza dough stuffed with a spiced ground beef mixture. Everything is made from scratch, and everything is halal. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/10/13/22724053/egyptian-restaurants-medford-somerville-koshari-mama-kushari-grill">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="K0QGre"><strong>Milton</strong></p>
<p id="Q1r3I0">New Jersey-based <a href="https://www.playabowls.com/menu/">açai bowl and smoothie chain</a> <strong>Playa Bowls </strong>(532 Adams St., Milton) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/09/playa-bowls-to-open-in-east-milton.html">expanded to Milton on October 10</a>; it’s the fourth Boston-area outpost, with others near Harvard, Northeastern, and Boston College. The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CU5GhC4rRQa/">Milton location</a> is open all day, every day.</p>
<p id="IaOPxE"><strong>Newton</strong></p>
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<cite>Flourhouse Bakery</cite>
<figcaption>A seven-grain loaf from Flourhouse Bakery, now open in Newton’s Nonantum Village.</figcaption>
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<p id="iRFK8k">The team behind Thai restaurant Coconut Newton <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/03/coco-ramen-plans-to-open-in-newton.html">opened a Japanese restaurant next door</a>, <strong>Coco Ramen </strong>(757 Beacon St., Newton Centre), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUIthEKpcKu/">on September 22</a>. As of September 28, the restaurant is still offering its “soft opening” menu, which features several ramen options made with a creamy chicken paitan ramen base. There are also a few snacks, such as fried oysters and pork cha shu buns, as well as desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. In addition to indoor seating, there’s takeout and delivery available; <a href="https://cocoramenma.smiledining.com//?2021030806">order online</a>. </p>
<p id="SQ9UYG">In other Newton news, the team behind Boston and Somerville sandwich shop <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/9651/mike-patty-s">Mike & Patty’s</a> and Somerville roast beef and pizza shop <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35601/hot-box">Hot Box</a> opened <strong>Flourhouse Bakery </strong>(140R Adams St., Newton) in Nonantum Village on September 23. The new bakery is producing the English muffins and breads in use at Mike & Patty’s, as well as some other baked goods — such as lemon curd cruffins and everything bagel dinner rolls — for consumers as well as wholesale accounts. While delivery, pop-up menus, and a full retail space are in the works, customers can currently <a href="https://www.flour.house/">preorder online</a> for pickup at the shop. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/14/22673817/flourhouse-bakery-newton-mike-and-pattys">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="Yv47H4">And another bit of Newton bakery news: Local cafe and bakery chain <strong>Tatte</strong> (1241 Centre St., Newton) has expanded again, opening in Newton Centre on October 27. Find more information on Tatte in the South Boston section above; it expanded there earlier in October.</p>
<p id="4quIwg">Also new to Newton: <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/68082/da-laposta-pizzeria-boston"><strong>Da LaPosta</strong></a> (825 Washington St., Newton), from chef and owner Mario LaPosta, a veteran pizzaiolo who formerly worked at the now-closed <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12255/babbo-pizzeria">Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca</a> in Boston’s Seaport. Da LaPosta, a wood-fired pizzeria and restaurant, has been in the works <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/30/20891760/da-laposta-wood-fired-pizza-boston">since late 2019</a> and was originally slated for a space in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood before LaPosta brought it to Newton instead. The extensive selection of pizzas is accompanied by some Italian starters (suppli, salt cod croquettes, meatballs, and such), as well as a few pastas and entrees. The wine list is almost exclusively Italian, while the beer list highlights a variety of New England brews. View the menu and make reservations <a href="https://dalaposta.com/">online</a>. </p>
<p id="8lnGXY"><strong>Somerville</strong></p>
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<cite>Kat Bayle</cite>
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<p id="0g8EcT">A farm-to-table pop-up called <strong>Shirley</strong> (1 Bow Market Way, Somerville) is settling in for a long-term residency at <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/34916/bow-market">Bow Market</a> in Somerville’s Union Square as of October 16. Founder Kat Bayle is passionate about naturally leavened breads, local and seasonal sourcing of ingredients, and all things fermentation, so Shirley serves a very local, from-scratch menu of items like cinnamon toast with a seasonal fruit jam topping; veggie soup with grilled cheese; and soda made from seasonal ingredients. Here’s a look at the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVK6bmlAWL6/">menu</a> (current as of October 18). <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/20/22683843/shirley-pop-up-bow-market-somerville-naturally-leavened-breads-fermentation">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="QQaCR9">Meanwhile, the previous tenant of Shirley’s space, vegan Egyptian restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/66512/koshari-mama"><strong>Koshari Mama</strong></a> (585 Somerville Ave., Somerville), opened in a permanent, full-service space down the street in November, expanding the menu to include new dishes, dessert, beer, and wine. <a href="https://koshari-mama.square.site/">Online ordering</a> is available for takeout. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/10/13/22724053/egyptian-restaurants-medford-somerville-koshari-mama-kushari-grill">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="4vEvqX"><strong>Watertown</strong></p>
<p id="N1GLgk">Local barbecue caterer <strong>the Don’s BBQ</strong> (93 School St., Watertown) — the self-declared “godfather of brisket” — <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVneUzFLRIZ/">opened a restaurant in the former Strip-T’s space</a> at the end of October. On the menu: brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and pork ribs on their own; combo platters with meats and sides like mac and cheese, baked beans, and cornbread; barbecue burritos; brisket Reubens; and more. Online ordering is <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/the-dons-bbq-93-school-street/v3">available</a>.</p>
<p id="CphTpp">Also in Watertown, Thai chicken rice shop <strong>What Da Chick </strong>(1A Crawford St., Watertown) opened this fall, focusing almost exclusively on variations on khao man gai (crispy, spicy, etc.) with a side of daikon soup. There are also a few sides and appetizers, like fried gyoza, seaweed salad, and popcorn chicken. Some dine-in seating is available, and customers can also <a href="https://order.online/store/WhatDaChick-2556662/en-US/?hideModal=true&pickup=true">order online</a> for takeout. </p>
<p id="4jZHeh">Another Watertown addition: <strong>Condesa Restaurante Mexicano </strong>(80 Arsenal Yards Blvd., Watertown) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/11/condesa-restaurante-mexicano-opens-at.html">opened at the Arsenal Yards development in November</a>; it has two older siblings in Rhode Island. The restaurant features a full bar, with a variety of margaritas and more on the menu. <a href="https://condesarestaurant.com/">For food</a>, there are plenty of tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, as well as dishes like stuffed poblano peppers, carne asada, and chile lime salmon.</p>
<p id="lVdVHc">And one more: <strong>Nzuko </strong>(60 Howard St., Watertown), which has an older location in Framingham, has <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/nzuko-restaurant-to-open-in-watertown.html">expanded to Watertown</a>, serving a mix of Caribbean and Mediterranean fare in a casual setting. The restaurant features a lot of options for vegetarians, vegans, and those following gluten-free diets. The vegan selection, for example, includes jerk tofu with rice and plantains; Beyond burgers with sweet potato fries; and a hummus platter.</p>
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<h2 id="8ZAS9n"><strong>Farther Out</strong></h2>
<p id="KtzCPx"><strong>Attleboro</strong></p>
<p id="Y5StGl"><strong>Burgundian</strong> (55 Park St.), a global street food pop-up and truck, has opened a cafe in Attleboro, serving items like liège waffles, Peruvian salchipapas, Korean jackfruit sandwiches, Sicilian arancini, and more. As of October 12, hours are limited and only takeout is available; stay tuned for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/weareburgundians/">updates</a>. <a href="https://app.upserve.com/s/the-burgundians-attleboro">Online ordering</a> is available.</p>
<p id="VovJPL"><strong>Bedford</strong></p>
<p id="amzTqR">Indian restaurant and bar <strong>Tashan </strong>(213 Burlington Rd., Bedford) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/10/tashan-opens-in-bedford.html">debuted</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=254362369982668&id=105612651524308&__cft__[0]=AZXPbifx5QFgrzqZpPyZhMcBkcuJkdtqgICMO4QiRw8XbnTS6zPD29fzmslWcbNA_Xai7FJGSCItJPj73zQ035tR_hGw1DqFQYT6bP6lQjELwOGXktY934AVzHCtUENffq9zid6XuPrKk8AOxdy1c_eg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R">October 19</a>, serving <a href="https://www.tashanbedford.com/">dishes</a> such as pomegranate paneer pakora; bhuna gosht, marinated lamb with roasted bell peppers, onion-garlic masala, and cilantro; and chuninda bhagare baigan, baby eggplant with peanut-sesame curry and copra paste. The latter is one of numerous vegetarian options on the menu. The cocktail list highlights some of the common flavors of Indian food; for example, there’s a paloma made with tamarind soda and a vodka-based drink with mango chutney, lime, and chile powder. Owner Vishal Sood, a Bentley grad, has owned and operated his family’s fast-casual local chain and caterer, Gourmet India, since 2014; Tashan is the family’s first sit-down restaurant. Reserve a table <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/tashan-bedford">online</a>.</p>
<p id="Zwcmo6"><strong>Beverly</strong></p>
<p id="ThxKBG">Boston’s most well-known pizza chain has expanded again: <strong>Regina Pizzeria </strong>(800 Cummings Center, Suite 147-R, Beverly) opened <a href="https://twitter.com/ReginaPizzeria/status/1450835965413560328">on October 20</a>, serving the decades-old pizzeria’s classic brick-oven pizza.</p>
<p id="ZMJg8z">In other Beverly pizza news, Maine and Massachusetts pizzeria chain <strong>Otto </strong>(199 Rantoul St., Beverly) is open as of early November, serving its thin-crust pies like three-cheese tortellini and mashed potato, bacon, and scallion. <a href="https://otto-beverly.foodtecsolutions.com/ordering/menu/Pizza">Online ordering</a> is available. </p>
<p id="BGalfi"><strong>Braintree</strong></p>
<p id="rAkxNf">There’s <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/10/banh-mi-hem-opens-in-south-braintree.html">a new Vietnamese restaurant</a> in South Braintree Square: <strong>Banh Mi Hem </strong>(904 Washington St.), serving nine varieties of banh mi, such as grilled pork, meatballs, or fried tofu. In addition to banh mi, there are egg rolls and spring rolls, caramel flan for dessert, and a few beverages, such as brown sugar boba tea, Vietnamese coffee, and smoothies in flavors such as avocado or red bean. Order <a href="https://order.online/store/BanhMiHem-2377744/en-US/?hideModal=true&pickup=true">online</a> for takeout or delivery.</p>
<p id="gxmOcF"><strong>Burlington</strong></p>
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<cite>Fogo de Chão</cite>
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<p id="3EXZem">Brazilian steakhouse chain <strong>Fogo de Chão</strong> (75 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington) expanded to the Burlington Mall on October 12; it’s the second Massachusetts location for the international chain, which opened <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7685/fogo-de-chao">an outpost in Boston’s Back Bay</a> in 2012. The new Burlington location centers its dining room around a churrasco grill, and there’s a lot of patio space (including fire pits). Takeout, delivery, and catering are available, and diners can reserve a table <a href="https://fogodechao.com/location/boston-burlington/">online</a>.</p>
<p id="TQBCQe">Also in Burlington, Japanese barbecue chain <strong>Gyu-Kaku </strong>(85 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington) is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/11/gyu-kaku-opens-in-burlington.html">now open</a> at the Village at Burlington Mall; it’s the fourth Massachusetts location, joining others in Dorchester, Brookline, and Cambridge. </p>
<p id="v2CS1e"><strong>Danvers</strong></p>
<p id="oniM86">As of October 7, the North Shore <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/05/flip-bird-to-open-in-danvers.html">has its fourth location</a> of <strong>Flip the Bird </strong>(198 Endicott St., Danvers); another one is slated to open in Salem <a href="https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/herald-citizen/2021/10/06/danvers-business-buzz-october-2021-new-restaurants/6005072001/">later this year</a>. The local restaurants feature <a href="https://flipthebirdfriedchicken.com/menu/">fried chicken sandwiches</a> in a variety of styles, served on a potato roll, grilled biscuit, or bed of chopped iceberg lettuce. There are also ribs, frappes, and more, and on weekends, customers can get chicken and waffles. </p>
<p id="IXnINL"><strong>Duxbury</strong></p>
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<cite>Morgan Ione Yeager</cite>
<figcaption>A selection of dishes at the Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm.</figcaption>
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<p id="nXUFlj">The Island Creek Oyster Farm team opened <strong>the Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm </strong>(390 Washington St., Duxbury) in November, a revamp of the over-a-century-old Winsor House, a restaurant adjacent to the farm. It’s all about seafood, of course: The Winsor House is serving dishes like fried oyster sliders; tuna and beef tartare; skate wing and tofu “cioppino”; and whole grilled striped bass. Chef Jeff Whitmore (the Hourly, Straight Wharf Nantucket) and consulting chef Cosmo Goss (of New York’s Gramercy Tavern and the Publican in Chicago) are onboard, and Boston beverage industry veteran Dave Cagle (the Automatic, B-Side Lounge) is beverage director. Reservations are available <a href="https://www.winsorhouse.islandcreekoysters.com/">online</a>.</p>
<p id="6fzju3"><strong>Lowell</strong></p>
<p id="mFG8U0"><strong>Sahel Restaurant & Lounge </strong>(135 Central St., Lowell) <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/09/15/lifestyle/hub-hall-opens-causeway-plant-based-pub-puts-down-roots-kendall-square/">opened on September 23</a> in downtown Lowell, serving Afro-Caribbean cuisine (“<a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/09/21/lifestyle/emile-kamadeu-brings-community-spirit-cameroonian-cuisine-downtown-lowell/">with a touch of French and Cameroonian influence</a>”) from a duo of owners from Cameroon, where their families owned restaurants. Emile Christian Kamadeu and Peter Tamajong are <a href="https://sahelrestaurantlounge.com/menu">serving dishes</a> like suya beef, oxtail stew, a Cameroonian nut stew called ndole, and more. The sizable restaurant fits 200 hundred in the dining room, and there’s also a large lounge. The restaurant <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/09/21/lifestyle/emile-kamadeu-brings-community-spirit-cameroonian-cuisine-downtown-lowell/">reportedly works with</a> a Merrimack Valley organization, <a href="https://utecinc.org/">UTEC</a>, to hire at-risk youth. </p>
<p id="I6jXdq"><strong>North Andover</strong></p>
<p id="A5pH2U">Eclectic, brunch-y New England chain <strong>the Friendly Toast</strong> (550 Turnpike St., North Andover) has opened its fourth Massachusetts location (and seventh overall) in a flurry of bloody mary flights and avocado toast, joining existing spots in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood as well as Danvers and Burlington. (The longtime Kendall Square, Cambridge, location closed at the start of the pandemic; it was deemed temporary at first but <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/6/23/21300749/boston-restaurant-closings-summer-2020">announced as permanent in summer 2020</a>.) The North Andover location will add a patio next year. A Chestnut Hill location is also in the works.</p>
<p id="DCPmF9"><strong>Plymouth</strong></p>
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<cite>G Pub</cite>
<figcaption>Short rib poutine at G Pub.</figcaption>
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<p id="cNpTaY"><strong>G Pub </strong>(101 Carver Rd., Plymouth) is an enormous venue (its capacity is around 600); it opened in mid-October and features <a href="https://gpubrestaurants.com/plymouth/#menu">gastropub food</a>, a ton of televisions, an arcade, a cidery, and more. On the menu: short rib poutine, lobster mac and cheese, chicken parm “pizza,” fried fish sandwiches, grilled rack of lamb, and such. It’s from the same team as G Pub in Providence, Rhode Island, as well as <a href="https://www.ghospitality.net/">several other Rhode Island and Massachusetts venues</a>.</p>
<p id="ZfMeH2"><strong>Randolph</strong></p>
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<cite><a class="ql-link" href="https://www.gkrandolph.com/gallery" target="_blank">Gourmet Kitchen</a></cite>
<figcaption>Honey pineapple wings at Gourmet Kitchen in Randolph, sibling to Medford’s Neighborhood Kitchen.</figcaption>
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<p id="h4kwpu">Medford’s popular <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/neighborhood-kitchen">Neighborhood Kitchen</a>, which draws inspiration from Haitian as well as Asian cuisines, now has a sibling out in Randolph: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gourmetkitchenrandolph/"><strong>Gourmet Kitchen</strong></a><strong> </strong>(1179 N. Main St., Randolph), which opened <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUA3_gQvgzu/">on September 22</a>. The menu includes an oxtail sandwich with Caribbean flavors; jerk lamb lollipops with djon djon rice and plantains; honey pineapple wings; fried red snapper; and more. The casual space has some seating inside, and takeout is also available, as is delivery on all the major platforms.</p>
<p id="VWRyIF"><strong>Salem</strong></p>
<p id="wScJlq">Salem arcade bar and restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/23914/bit-bar"><strong>Bit Bar</strong></a> (278 Derby St., Salem) opened in its new space on Derby Street <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUJQLHzMWwM/?utm_medium=share_sheet">on September 22</a>, a move from its old space in a former jail on St. Peter Street. Food service requires a table reservation through the end of October, with indoor and outdoor seating available; <a href="https://bit.bar/reservations">reserve online</a>. <a href="https://bit.bar/games">Here’s a look</a> at the current game selection, and here’s the food <a href="https://bit.bar/menu">menu</a>, with options like “loaded Tetris tots,” an elk burger, Buffalo mac and cheese, and more. Accompanied minors are allowed before 8 p.m., but Bit Bar is 21+ from 8 p.m. on.</p>
<p id="1fFSk1">In other Salem news, <strong>Ginger Cajun </strong>(118 Washington St., Salem) is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/08/ginger-cajun-seafood-to-open-in-salem.html">now open</a>, serving <a href="https://www.gingerseafood.com/">Cajun seafood and Asian fusion</a>; it’s open daily for lunch and dinner, and there’s a full bar. Diners can choose among <a href="https://www.gingerseafood.com/GingerCajunSeafood_DINING.pdf">various seafood bags</a> (king crab legs, whole shrimp, crawfish, clams, etc.) with different heat levels and seasonings; they come with potatoes and corn, along with other optional sides. There are also dishes like lobster mac and cheese, sesame chicken, ramen, raw oysters, and more. The restaurant is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/northshoreeats/posts/4475954815826138/">reportedly connected</a> to Gourmet Garden, a local chain of modern Asian restaurants, as well as Chi Modern Asian Cuisine in Swampscott.</p>
<p id="a6CM93"><strong>Stoughton</strong></p>
<p id="vSbOyi">The southeastern suburb has a new Brazilian steakhouse: <strong>Feijó Steak House </strong>(713 Washington St., Stoughton) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/10/feijo-steak-house-opens-in-stoughton.html">is open</a> as of October, <a href="https://www.feijosteakhouse.com/">serving gaucho-style barbecue</a> with a salad bar, as well as fruit juices and açai bowls.</p>
<p id="WtwdEF"><strong>Warwick, Rhode Island</strong></p>
<p id="Xo33Hl">Quite a bit outside of Boston — not even in the state — but of note to local vegans, vegan food hall Plant City has just expanded to Warwick, opening its second <strong>Plant City X </strong>(70 Centerville Rd., Warwick, RI) offshoot with a focus on drive-through fast food <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVQyaNyPqKL/">on October 25</a>. The first Plant City X is in Middletown, Rhode Island. Providence’s Plant City <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/8/12/20801851/plant-city-vegan-food-hall-providence-guide">opened in summer 2019</a> from chef and restaurateur Matthew Kenney, who also operates a vegan pizzeria and wine bar, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/9/22569928/double-zero-vegan-pizza-matthew-kenney-boston-opening-july-2021">Double Zero</a>, in Boston and elsewhere. (In fact, he has <a href="https://www.matthewkenneycuisine.com/hospitality">numerous restaurants</a> throughout the country — and the world. Originally, he’s from coastal Maine.) Plant City X focuses on burgers, salad bowls, “chik” sandwiches (made with fried tofu patties), shakes, and more. </p>
<p id="AHY1rL"><strong>Woburn</strong></p>
<p id="1NthEh"><strong>Plearn Park Eatery </strong>(383 Main St., Woburn) is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/08/plearn-park-to-open-in-former-cilantro.html">now open</a> in the former Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese space, primarily serving <a href="https://www.instagram.com/plearn_park_eatery/">Thai food</a>. The <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2Fbiz_photos%2Fplearn-park-eatery-woburn%3Fselect%3DJcFh8Eo5g4I5JKJqNgniCQ&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fboston.eater.com%2F22696766%2Fboston-restaurant-openings-fall-2021" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">opening menu</a> includes appetizers like larb gai and papaya salad; noodle soups like tom yum; stir-fried noodle dishes; various Thai curries; and more.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/22696766/boston-restaurant-openings-fall-2021Rachel Leah Blumenthal2021-09-22T11:32:19-04:002021-09-22T11:32:19-04:00It Was the Summer of Seafood Towers in Boston
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<p>Here’s the rundown on all the restaurants that opened in the Boston-area dining scene in summer 2021, serving everything from lobster Rockefeller and vegan pizza to northern Italian cuisine and fancy tiramisu</p> <p id="KqZWH6">Massachusetts’s COVID state of emergency lifted on June 15, 2021, marking the end of most of the state’s pandemic-related mandates. For a month or so, it almost felt like things were getting back to some sort of normal. But cases are on the rise again, thanks to the delta variant; too many restaurants are <a href="https://www.eater.com/2021/5/18/22442063/restaurant-revitalization-fund-sba-applications-exceed-funding">not getting federal relief funds</a> they were promised; labor shortages continue; and many restaurants are rolling back to stricter masking and distancing (some are even requiring <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/26/22594768/massachusetts-restaurants-music-venues-covid-vaccination-proof-cambridge-provincetown">proof of vaccination</a>.)</p>
<p id="KQVcBf">It wasn’t the carefree summer for which everyone was hoping. Despite the challenges and uncertain months ahead, though, many new restaurants managed to open. Here’s the rundown on new arrivals to the Boston area in summer 2021, serving everything from northern Italian cuisine to vegan pizza to lobster Rockefeller to fast-casual burgers to Flamin’ Hot Cheeto mac and cheese. And don’t forget seafood towers — so many seafood towers. </p>
<p id="z1I1tF"><em>Health experts consider dining out to be a </em><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/the-delta-variant-has-warped-our-risk-perception/"><em>high-risk</em></a><em> activity for the unvaccinated; the latest data about the delta variant indicates that it may pose a </em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/08/10/us/covid-breakthrough-infections-vaccines.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage"><em>low-to-moderate risk for the vaccinated</em></a><em>, especially in </em><a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view"><em>areas with substantial transmission</em></a><em>. The latest CDC guidance is </em><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html"><em>here</em></a><em>; find a COVID-19 vaccination site </em><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/reporting/vaccinefinder/about.html"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p>
<p id="iQ1LPa"><small><em>This roundup was initially published on August 3 and updated through late summer 2021; it was most recently updated on September 22.</em></small></p>
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<h2 id="HVFPOP"><strong>Boston</strong></h2>
<p id="iPVKp0"><strong>Back Bay</strong></p>
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<cite>Andrew Scrivani</cite>
<figcaption>Contessa’s bistecca fiorentina.</figcaption>
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<p id="lHtkA9">Giving off extremely glamorous vibes, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/79044/contessa"><strong>Contessa</strong></a> (1 Newbury St., Boston) opened in June on the rooftop of the Newbury Boston, courtesy of the New York-based Major Food Group, which operates trendy restaurants worldwide. Contessa leans northern Italian, with dishes such as bistecca fiorentina and tortellini en brodo. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/6/21/22543666/contessa-restaurant-boston-newbury-hotel-major-food-group-opens">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="dNIguv">In other Newbury Street news, vegan pizzeria and wine bar <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61555/double-zero-boston"><strong>Double Zero</strong></a> (163 Newbury St., Boston) opened in July. It’s from vegan chef and restaurateur Matthew Kenney, a Maine native who has restaurants worldwide. This is one of several Double Zero locations. (Locally-ish, there’s also one in Providence, within Kenney’s entirely vegan food hall, Plant City.) <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/9/22569928/double-zero-vegan-pizza-matthew-kenney-boston-opening-july-2021">[Read more.]</a> </p>
<p id="PCH4uy">And one more for Newbury Street: Taiwanese boba chain <strong>Yi Fang</strong> (215 Newbury St.)<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yifangteaboston/?hl=en">has arrived</a>, focusing on fruit teas, tea lattes, and brown sugar lattes.</p>
<p id="C8TgLl">Also new to Back Bay is <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/79942/banks-fish-house"><strong>the Banks Fish House</strong></a> (406 Stuart St., Boston), taking over the former two-level space of its sibling <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/11547/post-390">Post 390</a>; it’s also related to <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/1713/grill-23">Grill 23</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/2766/harvest">Harvest</a>, and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/1734/bistro-du-midi">Bistro du Midi</a>. Owner Chris Himmel and executive chef and partner Robert Sisca are serving a seafood-heavy menu that tells the stories of their fishing adventures around the globe, which means everything from shellfish and caviar towers to fried seafood. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/22587940/the-banks-fish-house-back-bay-robert-sisca-food-photos">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="OjE2yM"><strong>Brighton</strong></p>
<p id="jXud2L"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/22549251/charles-river-speedway-brighton-boston-guide">The Charles River Speedway</a> began to open up in summer 2021, starting with its anchor tenant, Salem’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/25729/notch-brewery-tap-room"><strong>Notch Brewing</strong></a> (525 Western Ave., Boston). The Brighton location of the brewery features a spacious taproom and year-round beer garden, offering around a dozen session beers on tap. Outside food is allowed (the Speedway will eventually have several options), and kids are allowed during most hours. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/9/22570106/notch-brewing-charles-river-speedway-brighton-opens-july-2021">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="fVhWEN"><strong>Dorchester</strong></p>
<p id="vizmIn"><strong>My Sister’s Crawfish III</strong> (1487 Dorchester Ave., Boston) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/08/my-sisters-crawfish-iii-opens-in-fields.html">opened in Dorchester’s Fields Corner</a>, near the original (now-closed) My Sister’s Crawfish space. (Yes, there’s a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MySistersCrawfish2/?ref=page_internal">My Sister’s Crawfish II</a> — it’s in Worcester.) In addition to Vietnamese food, the restaurant features <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/cajun-seafood-boston">Viet-Cajun seafood boil</a>, with an emphasis, of course, on crawfish. No online ordering available yet; call (617) 282-9791.</p>
<p id="cTHH84"><strong>Downtown Boston</strong></p>
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<cite>The Langham, Boston [Official Photo]</cite>
<figcaption>The Fed’s “glizzy stick,” a potato-crusted hot dog with kimchi and spicy mayo.</figcaption>
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<p id="Dgm3oJ">The Langham hotel (250 Franklin St., Boston) is newly revamped, and the renovations killed Cafe Fleuri and its long-running chocolate buffet. But there are new dining and drinking options instead, including <strong>the Fed</strong>, a cocktail bar that opened in July with customizable seafood towers, a boozy frappe, a lobster BLT, and a corndog-inspired potato-crusted hot dog with kimchi and spicy mayo. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/13/22575122/the-fed-cocktail-bar-langham-boston-open">[Read more.]</a> </p>
<p id="77p7QC">Also at the Langham, Italian restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/2/19/22291067/trio-beloved-kenmore-square-restaurants-close-permanently-am-intel"><strong>Grana</strong></a> opened in September in the oh-so-luxurious former great hall of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, serving breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch as summer winds down.</p>
<p id="azoPX9">That’s not it for downtown: Casual Greek restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/27088/greco"><strong>Greco</strong></a> (1 Milk St., Boston) has added a new location (it’s also in Back Bay and the Seaport District, as well as within the Hub Hall food hall — another summer 2021 addition; see below), serving its popular gyros and loukoumades. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/14/22576976/greco-downtown-boston-opens-gyros-loukoumades">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="gSibu5">A third new downtown addition: <strong>Alma Cantina </strong>(15 Union St., Boston) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/07/alma-cantina-to-open-in-former.html">opened in August</a> in the former Blackstone Grill space, featuring <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlmaCantinaBoston/">tacos and booze</a>. It’s open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, with food available the whole time. Taco options include charred octopus, vegan chorizo, chicken verde, pork belly, and more. Nachos, street corn, churros, and a few other items round out the menu. </p>
<p id="oUkUjy">Another: Not to be confused with Colette Wine Bistro, the French restaurant in Cambridge, or Colette Bakery, the (unrelated) French bakery in Medford, there’s yet another Colette in town. <strong>Colette Lounge</strong> (140 Boylston St., downtown Boston) <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2021/08/27/best-food-drink-in-boston-right-now-august-27-2021/">opened in August</a> on the ground floor of the downtown Boston location of Cajun seafood joint <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/34134/shaking-crab-boston-common">Shaking Crab</a>. Open Thursday through Sunday evening, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/colettelounge/">the new lounge</a> serves small plates (catfish bites, shrimp ceviche, and such) and a New Orleans-inspired drink menu. </p>
<p id="VvKGT2">And yet another: Steps from Boston Common, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/81128/bakey-babka-boston"><strong>Bakey</strong></a><strong> </strong>is now open, courtesy of cofounders Uri Scheft, an acclaimed Danish-Israeli baker, and Or Ohana. The bakery and cafe features various types of babka, burekas, breads, and lots more, along with coffee from Seattle’s Caffè Umbria. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/22679167/bakey-boston-uri-scheft-or-ohana-bakery-photos">[Read more.]</a></p>
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<p id="ofXZjN"><strong>East Boston</strong></p>
<p id="lYCdQA"><strong>Tall Ship </strong>(1 E. Pier Dr., Boston)— from the team behind <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7874/pier-6">Pier 6</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/28791/reelhouse">Reelhouse</a> — is open, well, on a tall ship. The group is describing it as a floating oyster bar (there are also <a href="https://www.tallshipboston.com/menus-2">a few other things to eat</a>, like charcuterie boards), and it plays host to live music and other events. A rotating cast of food vendors sell additional treats out of refurbished shipping containers along the pier.</p>
<p id="CX3Yw4">Also in East Boston, waterfront favorite KO Pies <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/10163/ko-pies-at-the-shipyard">has now closed</a>, but <a href="https://www.seabiscuitebo.com/"><strong>Seabiscuit</strong></a><strong> </strong>(256 Marginal St., Bldg. 16, Boston) — from the team behind now-closed Somerville bakery and cafe the Biscuit — opened in its place on September 2, continuing to serve KO’s Australian meat pies and more. “We’re keeping KO’s menu and schedule for the time being but will be expanding as we grow into our new surroundings,” co-owner Andrew Platt tells Eater. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/5/20/22445768/biscuit-somerville-ko-pies-east-boston-seabiscuit">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="2S8cWb"><strong>Jamaica Plain</strong></p>
<p id="UOvs22"><strong>Tori Japan </strong>(315 Centre St., Boston) <a href="https://www.jamaicaplainnews.com/2021/08/05/icymi-teriyaki-sushi-express-restaurant-open-in-jackson-square/297229">opened recently in Jackson Square</a>, serving fast-casual sushi and teriyaki dishes <a href="https://order.mealkeyway.com/merchant/5a76676433426668464a686d58777659684d4b6d6b513d3d/main">for takeout</a>. Want a little bit of a lot of things? Try a bento box. </p>
<p id="kXInQ7"><strong>Roxbury</strong></p>
<p id="kpHDgC"><strong>Flying Embers Brewery & Social Club </strong>(152 Hampden St., Roxbury) is now open in the former Backlash Beer space. The California-based company specializes in hard kombucha and hard seltzer, as well as beer brewed with probiotics. The taproom also serves food, a collaboration with Boston’s Bon Me food truck/restaurant chain. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/5/3/22417358/new-brewery-roxbury-boston-flying-embers-beer-kombucha-seltzer">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="Gfsz87"><strong>Seaport District</strong></p>
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<p id="OAylKd">Fans of south Indian food will find dosas galore at <strong>Madras Dosa Co. </strong>(55 Boston Wharf Rd.), a fast-casual spot in Boston’s Seaport District from the team behind south Indian restaurant chain Godavari. The huge list of dosa fillings includes a lot of vegan or vegetarian and/or gluten-free options. Also on the menu: idli, ghee grilled cheese, Indian soft drinks, and more. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/13/22575257/madras-dosa-co-seaport-district-boston">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="m6uSnN">Also in the Seaport District, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/82029/coquette"><strong>Coquette</strong></a> (450 Summer St., Boston) — not to be confused with the three Colettes mentioned above — opened <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CTiAwthnnL2/">on September 9</a> at the Omni Boston Hotel, courtesy of COJE Management Group, which is also behind <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/3/7/17040294/boston-restaurant-design-ruka-yvonnes-lolita">beautifully designed Boston restaurants</a> Lolita, Mariel, Yvonne’s, and Ruka. Reportedly focused on <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2021/07/26/coquette-restaurant-omni-seaport/">coastal French cuisine</a> with touches of Basque Country, Coquette is one of several summer openings to showcase seafood towers (see also the Fed, the Banks Fish House, and Cut 21.) The sizable restaurant includes private dining space, a big bar, a casual cafe-style dining area as well as the main dining room, and — coming next year — patio space. Stay tuned for an inside look at the menu. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/10/14/22726072/coquette-french-restaurant-seaport-boston-photos">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="W9VEeR">At the Omni Boston Hotel, Coquette is joined by <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/09/09/lifestyle/slew-restaurants-arrive-seaport-shake-shack-bets-new-casino-location/">several other dining and drinking options</a>, including all-day Mediterranean-American restaurant <strong>Kestra</strong>; upscale sports bar <strong>the Sporting Club</strong>, with cocktails and small plates; and French-inspired boulangerie <strong>Cocorico</strong>, serving coffee, bread, and pastries. </p>
<p id="ceG7bn"><strong>South Boston</strong></p>
<p id="G3e1F7"><strong>Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar </strong>(110 Dorchester St., Boston) <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2021/08/11/hunters-kitchen-bar-opens-in-southie/">opened in August</a> in the former Junction space. It comes from the Broadway Restaurant Group, which is taking over Southie bit by bit — the group is also behind <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7688/lincoln-tavern-and-restaurant">Lincoln Tavern</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12503/loco-taqueria-and-oyster-bar">Loco Taqueria</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/21976/capo">Capo</a>, and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/38612/fat-baby">Fat Baby</a>. The group actually took over the Junction in late 2019 but shut it down during COVID and planned the rebranding and renovation. Now, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntersboston/">the place</a> gives off rustic hunter’s lodge vibes (hence the name), with tons of reclaimed wood, taxidermy, fireplaces, and such. On the menu: Southern comfort food, such as shrimp and grits; chicken and waffles; gumbo; ribs; hushpuppies; and more.</p>
<p id="kiTWc4">In other South Boston news, restaurateur and television personality David Chang’s fried chicken chain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/44077/fuku-boston"><strong>Fuku</strong></a> returned to Boston on September 21 — but as a delivery-only “ghost kitchen” this time. (It used to operate a storefront in Boston’s Seaport District.) For now, delivered of the fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, and more is limited to the South Boston area, but a second outpost will open soon in Everett, expanding the radius. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/21/22685654/fuku-david-chang-returns-boston-ghost-kitchen">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="l5ISFF"><strong>South End</strong></p>
<p id="1oVFol">On Northeastern’s campus, restaurateur Nia Grace of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12908/darryl-s-corner-bar-kitchen">Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen</a> opened fast-casual restaurant <strong>The Underground Cafe & Lounge </strong>(742 Columbus Ave., Boston) in September. Grace collaborated with Northeastern’s community entrepreneurship program and American Campus Communities’s new Neighborhood Business Nurturing Program — which aims to support small, local businesses, especially those owned by women and minorities — to open the new casual restaurant. The <a href="https://www.theundergroundboston.com/home">menu</a> was created with input from community members and features sandwiches, smoothies, yogurt parfaits, soups, and more. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/23/22690215/underground-cafe-lounge-northeastern-community-culture-boston">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="EpVp21"><strong>West End</strong></p>
<p id="ChPOOA">It’s food hall time: <strong>Hub Hall </strong>(80 Causeway St., Boston) opened at the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/60045/hub-on-causeway-boston">Hub on Causeway</a> development next to TD Garden in September, bring 18 new food options to the increasingly food-filled neighborhood. The lineup includes new locations of Cusser’s, Greco, and Lily P’s; a New Haven- and Roman-style pizzeria from the Mida team; a soup shop and an oyster bar, both from the ReelHouse team; and more. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/14/22673473/hub-hall-food-hall-causeway-td-garden-boston-open">[Read more.]</a></p>
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<h2 id="RuevTn"><strong>Near Boston</strong></h2>
<p id="QjMvX5"><strong>Arlington</strong></p>
<p id="Z9NdQY">Rhode Island-based frozen lemonade company <strong>Del’s Lemonade </strong>(1050 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/02/dels-lemonade-plans-to-open-in-arlington.html">has expanded to Arlington</a>, its closest location to Boston so far. (Most locations are in Rhode Island, with a few scattered around southeastern Massachusetts.) The new storefront features a walk-up window for frozen lemonade, hot dogs, ice cream, and more.</p>
<p id="XMtSlI"><strong>Brookline</strong></p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>Matzah ball soup and a sandwich at the original Cambridge location of Mamaleh’s, which expanded to Brookline this summer.</figcaption>
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<p id="A7Zkdc">Jewish-style delicatessen <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/22295/mamalehs-delicatessen"><strong>Mamaleh’s</strong></a> (1659 Beacon St., Brookline) expanded to Brookline’s Washington Square in August 2021; its original location opened in Cambridge’s Kendall Square back in 2016. Currently open daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/mamalehs-deli-brookline-1659-beacon-street/v3/">the new location serves</a> ready-to-eat bagels and schmears, smoked fish platters, various Reubens (vegetarians can try the smoked mushroom version) and other sandwiches, and more, and there are also a variety of fridge, freezer, and pantry items to grab (knishes, blintzes, matzoh ball soup, etc.). There are also cans of Dr. Brown’s sodas, of course. </p>
<p id="J1efQq"><strong>Cambridge</strong></p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>The tiramisu at Zuzu’s Petals, featuring Ethiopian laayyoo coffee infused into a whipped blend of cream and mascarpone, with scratch-made lady fingers.</figcaption>
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<p id="j5Gyw6">From the owners of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/37182/gate-comme-des-filles-bow-market">Gâté Comme des Filles</a>, a Somerville chocolate shop, and Picnic & Pantry (formerly known as <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/43976/in-season-food-shop">In Season Food Shop</a>), a Somerville grocery shop, comes an Inman Square wine and dessert bar that doesn’t allow cellphones. <strong>Zuzu’s Petals </strong>(204 Hampshire St., Cambridge), currently operating on a limited schedule, is a dark, intimate spot in the former City Girl Cafe space offering a small selection of wines by the glass, cheese and charcuterie boards, and desserts such as tiramisu (pictured above), creme brulee, and chocolate mousse loaded with vanilla bean. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/22600453/zuzus-petals-wine-dessert-bar-cellphone-free-cambridge-photos">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="f4e2zW">Also in Inman Square, <strong>Drifter’s Tale</strong> (1281 Cambridge St., Cambridge) is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/04/drifters-tale-plans-to-open-in-former.html">now open</a> in the former Bukowski space, <a href="https://www.drifterstale.com/">describing itself</a> as a “global street food gastrobar and tavern.” The menu includes moules frites, carnitas tacos, seafood paella for two, flatbreads, and more.</p>
<p id="eKQ38T">In Harvard Square, the Boston area’s first location of ramen chain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/79826/menya-jiro-cambridge"><strong>Menya Jiro</strong></a> (57 JFK St., Cambridge) has opened; it’ll soon be joined by locations in Boston’s Seaport District and in Dedham. It features ramen in the style of Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture, with a pork and chicken broth, chashu pork, and fried garlic. Pork belly buns, gyoza, takoyaki, and more round out the menu. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/16/22579907/menya-jiro-ramen-chain-japan-cambridge-harvard-square-open">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="cWfKHR">In Porter Square, <strong>the Halal Guys</strong> (15 White St., Cambridge) opened its second Massachusetts location <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2021/08/03/the-halal-guys-opening-in-cambridge/">on August 6</a>; the New York-based chain — which started as a food cart — also has a downtown Boston location that <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/9/15/16311580/halal-guys-boston-opening">opened back in 2017</a> with the promise of more locations to come. The Halal Guys specializes in chicken and rice plates and gyros.</p>
<p id="z70x5G">In Central Square, early pandemic pop-up hit <strong>Nu Do Society </strong>(125 River St., Cambridge)<strong> </strong>has finally opened its storefront in the old River Gods space. The restaurant — <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/31/21116599/nu-do-society-opening-central-square-cambridge">which focuses on noodle dishes that draw inspiration from several Asian cuisines</a> — was supposed to open in early 2020, but we all know how that time of the year turned out. Faced with construction delays, the Nu Do team spent much of 2020 operating out of a temporary kitchen, offering a rotating menu for weekly delivery. Its flavor-packed dishes were a big hit. Now, it’s finally operating in its own space, serving lunch and dinner daily. Order online for <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/nudosociety/v3/">takeout</a>. The current menu, which leans mainly but not exclusively in the Thai direction, features dishes like khao soi, tom yum noodle soup, and garlic yaki udon.</p>
<p id="Wiufna">Also in Central Square, rooftop bar <strong>Blue Owl </strong>(907 Main St., Cambridge) opened atop boutique hotel 907 Main <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2021/08/23/first-look-blue-owl-cambridge/">on September 1</a>. The menu has changed a bit since <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/27/21156009/blue-owl-907-main-hotel-cambridge-menu">the iteration reported way back in early 2020</a>; gone, for example, are the deep-fried Junior Mints, although the “<a href="https://historycambridge.org/candy/overview.html">Confectioner’s Row</a>” candy bowl remains. Overall, the menu reportedly centers around international street food you’d want to eat late at night after a few drinks, with dishes such as Korean fried chicken wings, beef teriyaki skewers, podrao (a Brazilian-style hot dog), and oxtail beef patty. </p>
<p id="n1REnI">And in Kendall Square, a food court called <strong>the Launchpad </strong>(84 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge) has opened inside MIT’s Stratton Student Center. It’s a collaboration with Dorchester-based nonprofit food business incubator CommonWealth Kitchen, which has placed several of its resident businesses in the food court: <strong>Bibim Box </strong>(Korean food), <strong>Las Palmas </strong>(Dominican food), and <strong>Las Carolinas </strong>(Venezuelan food). <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/9/16/22677334/commonwealth-kitchen-mit-foodcourt-bipoc-immigrant-owned-businesses-launchpad">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="FaPMod"><strong>Everett</strong></p>
<p id="2XqpSl"><strong>WynnBET Sports Bar </strong>(1 Broadway, Everett) opened inside Encore Boston Harbor on September 10. Located on the casino floor, it has a ridiculously large number of TVs (60), as well as a giant video wall, plus a 15-seat full-service bar with video poker. It also contains two restaurants of its own: a location of international burger chain <strong>Shake Shack</strong> and counter-service/grab-and-go Italian restaurant <strong>Frank & Nick’s</strong>, from North End restaurateurs Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano. (They’re also behind Fratelli at Encore.) Frank & Nick’s serves panini, brick-oven pizza, salads, desserts, coffee, and more.</p>
<p id="vHMKWe">Elsewhere in Everett, fast-growing California-based <a href="https://www.eater.com/21540765/ghost-kitchens-virtual-restaurants-covid-19-industry-impact">ghost kitchen</a> delivery/pop-up service <a href="https://www.manvsfries.com/"><strong>Man vs Fries</strong></a><strong> </strong>(114 Spring St., Everett)<strong> </strong>has arrived, offering delivery throughout the Boston area via the major third-party services. Customers can also pick up at the Everett kitchen. “Boston has all the street credit of the most iconic gastronomic foodie-centric city, and I strive to add to her eclectic food scene,” said founder William Bonhorst, a Connecticut native, via press release, adding that the business is meant to showcase “the maximum version of the french fry.” The menu includes fries as a main course — curly or straight — topped with carne asada or pollo asado and other toppings inspired by northern or southern California. There are also fry-stuffed burritos, fried desserts, and a lot of opportunities to eat Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and/or Doritos.</p>
<p id="FXiFXC"><strong>Malden</strong></p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>Pork belly buns at the original Brookline Village location of Ōmori Izakaya, which expanded to Malden in summer 2021.</figcaption>
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<p id="AKRlqa"><strong>Tous les Jours</strong>, a French-Asian bakery and cafe chain with over a thousand locations worldwide, expanded its Boston-area presence with <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/02/tous-les-jours-to-open-in-malden.html">a new Malden location</a> in July (230 Pleasant St., Malden); there are also locations in Allston, Natick, and Burlington. The bakery serves items such as honey cheese mochi pancakes, red bean doughnuts, raspberry turnovers, ham and cheese sandwiches, and more.</p>
<p id="rALgjq">As of mid-August, Malden also has a new Japanese restaurant: <strong>Ōmori Izakaya & Sushi</strong> (166 Eastern Ave., Malden), whose older sibling <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/19/20972754/omori-izakaya-open-brookline-village">opened in Brookline Village in late 2019</a>. An izakaya is a Japanese pub, so Ōmori has plenty of snack-y dishes that pair well with its Japanese beers, sake, and mixed drinks (such as shochu-based cocktails) — think skewers of grilled meats, pork belly buns, fried gyoza, and lots more. There’s also sushi, sashimi, and a variety of lunch specials. Takeout, delivery, and reservations <a href="https://www.omorimalden.com/">are available</a>.</p>
<p id="kuwNe6"><strong>Newton</strong></p>
<p id="VC3cPa"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/918/clover-hsq"><strong>Clover Food Lab</strong></a> — the vegetarian food-truck-turned-restaurant-empire with over a dozen fast-casual locations around the Boston area — expanded to Newtonville (835 Washington St., Newton) in July, opening inside the Trio apartment building. This location features a standalone espresso bar staffed by George Howell Coffee Company, as well as a dedicated area for CSA pickup. Like other Clovers, the menu includes the chain’s popular chickpea fritter sandwich, rosemary fries, and lots more. </p>
<p id="Zmhv12">In West Newton, <strong>Blue Salt Restaurant</strong> (1255 Washington St., Newton)<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSj7QiyATj3/">opened in August</a> in the former <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/02/blue-salt-restaurant-to-open-in-former.html">La Tate Mexican Restaurant space</a>, serving <a href="https://www.bluesaltrestaurant.com/about">Eastern European-inspired dishes</a> — and lots more. There’s borscht, caviar blini, and mushroom blintz, for example, but there’s also Brazilian seafood stew, a burger, and Moroccan vegetable tagine. Reservations can be made by phone: (617) 466-3174 or (617) 466-3175.</p>
<p id="UOPNjy"><strong>Quincy</strong></p>
<p id="oETKXl">The Boston area’s banh mi options have increased again with <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/11/dagu-rice-noodle-banh-mi-boston-to-open.html">the opening of <strong>Banh Mi Boston</strong></a> (716 Hancock St., Quincy) in Quincy’s Wollaston neighborhood. The counter-service shop also features numerous versions of the Vietnamese dessert che, both hot and cold.</p>
<p id="Z91xlp">Also in Quincy, <strong>Off the Hook Bar & Grill</strong> (1269 Sea St., Quincy) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/08/off-hook-bar-grill-has-opened-in-former.html">opened in August</a> on the Houghs Neck peninsula, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/offthehook1269/">serving seafood</a>, bar pizza, steak tips, and more. </p>
<p id="s1UAbZ">And one more for Quincy: JnJ Turo Turo, one of the Boston area’s only Filipino restaurants, has sadly closed, but <strong>Bright Light </strong>(143 Water St., Quincy) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/07/bright-light-may-be-taking-over-jnj.html">is now open in its space</a>, and it’s serving both <a href="https://store.getbeyond.com/bright-light">Filipino and Jamaican food</a>.</p>
<p id="CQ0qb5"><strong>Revere</strong></p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>Pepperoni pizza from the original Bianchi’s location, photographed in 2017.</figcaption>
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<p id="qGJ4Yj">Revere Beach pizza mainstay <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/32869/bianchi-s-pizza"><strong>Bianchi’s</strong></a> (381 Revere Beach Blvd.) has reopened in a new(ish) space, the former Renzo’s space where it previously popped up temporarily (sharing with Renzo’s). Now Renzo’s is gone and Bianchi’s is open permanently in the space, with partner the Sandbar serving some non-pizza food and a full bar onsite. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/21/22586714/bianchis-pizza-revere-beach-reopening-summer-2021">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="v81y8U">In other Revere news, <strong>Cut 21</strong>,<strong> </strong>sibling spot to nearby restaurants <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61552/dryft-fine-line-revere">Dryft and Fine Line</a>, is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/01/new-restaurant-coming-to-revere-beach.html">now open</a> at the Ryder apartment complex on Revere Beach (21 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere). Restaurateur Michael Aldi — with executive chef Greg Reeves, who owns <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/9485/viale">Viale</a> in Cambridge — is serving seafood (including seafood towers and lobster Rockefeller), steak, cocktails, and more. Bring a change of clothes on your beach day: “Casual dressy attire” is encourage; <a href="https://www.cut21revere.com/location/cut-21/">swimwear is not allowed</a>. </p>
<p id="ohbN2u">And one more for Revere: <strong>Beyrut Espresso Coffee Shop </strong>(3 Everett St., Unit 3c) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/09/beyrut-espresso-opens-in-revere.html">debuted in August</a>, serving a wide range of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Beyrut-espresso-102788575446856/photos/pcb.113236131068767/113235641068816">baked goods</a>, coffee, and more.</p>
<p id="yiSIRe"><strong>Somerville</strong></p>
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<figcaption>Littleburg’s fatayer with Brussels sprouts.</figcaption>
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<p id="6AE8vz">In July, vegan pop-up <strong>Littleburg </strong>put down roots in a garage in Union Square (5 Sanborn Ct., Somerville), hidden away off that parking lot where you can also find Backbar and Field & Vine. The Littleburg storefront is currently offering takeout and meal delivery, but a small dining room might be in the plans a year or so down the road. Littleburg draws inspiration from Mediterranean cuisines, especially Greek, and aims to make vegan food that stands on its own — not just vegan versions of non-vegan dishes. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/5/18/22442223/littleburg-vegan-pop-up-opening-restaurant-union-square-somerville">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="LJ18CA">Elsewhere in Union Square, Bow Market’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/37755/nibble-kitchen">Nibble Kitchen</a> (1 Bow Market Way, Somerville) — which features rotating residencies of local food entrepreneurs, cooking food from around the world — <a href="https://nibblesomerville.com/meet-our-new-chef">welcomed a new chef to the mix</a>. Edwin Orellana’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dosmanoskitchen/"><strong>Dos Manos Kitchen</strong></a> is serving Salvadoran pupusas on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.</p>
<p id="2ckRt6">Also in Somerville, international burger chain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7704/shake-shack"><strong>Shake Shack</strong></a> opened its ninth Massachusetts location in early July at the Assembly Row development; it’s on the ground floor of the residential building Miscela (355 Assembly Row, Somerville). This location features a walk-up window where customers can pick up orders placed on Shake Shack’s app. See Burlington below for another new Shake Shack.</p>
<p id="wmTNiZ">Assembly Row also got a location of fast-casual salad chain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35892/sweetgreen-massachusetts"><strong>Sweetgreen</strong></a><strong> </strong>(345 Assembly Row, Somerville)<strong> </strong>in July, one of quite a few in the Boston area. (Watertown’s Arsenal Yards and Boston’s Longwood Medical Center are next on the list.)</p>
<p id="O3PGqF">And one more for Somerville: Over in Magoun Square, sizable Italian-American restaurant and music venue <strong>Premiere on Broadway </strong>(517 Broadway, Somerville) celebrated its grand opening in early August. Charcuterie enthusiast Dan Bazzinotti — an alum of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/11844/bisq">Bisq</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/22281/eataly">Eataly</a> — is leading the kitchen, serving grilled oysters fra diavolo; mozzarella with burrata and lobster; chicken parm; and more. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/22644250/premiere-on-broadway-somerville-restaurant-music-venue-menu-photo-gallery">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="PHXCPa"><strong>Watertown</strong></p>
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<figcaption>Buttermilk & Bourbon’s aged gouda mac ‘n’ cheese, topped with a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto crust.</figcaption>
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<p id="DampnF"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/80338/buttermilk-bourbon-watertown"><strong>Buttermilk & Bourbon</strong></a><strong> </strong>(100 Arsenal Yards Blvd., Watertown) opened in August, a sequel to chef and restaurateur Jason Santos’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/27564/buttermilk-and-bourbon">Back Bay hit</a> by the same name. The ambiance and some of the ingredients and menu items are a direct homage to New Orleans — this new location boasts roasted oysters, a nod to New Orleans icon Felix’s, for example — while other aspects of the menu are more of a general ode to the South, and others are just plain fun. (Hello, Flamin’ Hot Cheeto mac and cheese.) <a href="https://boston.eater.com/22616801/buttermilk-bourbon-watertown-menu-photos-august-2021-opening">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="Ict7T5">Another newcomer to Arsenal Yards: <strong>Tori Jiro </strong>(98 Arsenal Yards Blvd., Watertown). It’s the first United States location for the Japan-based yakitori chain, which has over 60 locations in Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Italy. The restaurant is currently requiring reservations, which can be obtained <a href="mailto:info@torijirousa.com">by email</a> (no groups larger than six). Watch <a href="https://www.instagram.com/torijirousa/">Instagram</a> for updates. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/5/20/18632505/tori-jiro-japan-boston-expansion-watertown">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="6U7VvZ">A new location of salad chain <strong>Sweetgreen </strong>(100 Bond Sq., Watertown) — whose CEO has some, uh, <a href="https://www.eater.com/2021/9/1/22652747/sweetgreen-ceo-covid-health-mandate-anti-fat-bias-vaccines">interesting views on how to stop the pandemic</a> — joined Buttermilk & Bourbon and Tori Jiro at the Arsenal Yards development in late August. This location includes seasonal patio seating for 26 diners. (In addition to expanding, Sweetgreen has also been busy <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/8/25/22641041/sweetgreen-acquires-spyce-robotic-restaurant-news">acquiring Boston-based robotic restaurant Spyce</a>.)</p>
<p id="wMloxN">And also in Watertown but not at Arsenal Yards, <strong>Flavor Boom</strong> (222 Arsenal St., Watertown) describes itself as “<a href="https://www.flavor-boom.com/">a gourmet fast-food restaurant</a> ... specializing in slow-cooked Asian food with an international twist,” with most of its dishes served over rice or in sandwich form. There’s an “explosively spicy” Thai-inspired crab and scallop curry, for example, served over rice, as well as a beef rendang sandwich, not to mention sides like marbled tea eggs and “stupid hot” chopped chiles. </p>
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<h2 id="1y9tKw"><strong>Farther Out</strong></h2>
<p id="YKgHwh"><strong>Bedford</strong></p>
<p id="A5ozdY">Caterer and meal delivery service <strong>Eva’s Little Kitchen </strong>(200 Great Rd. 7A and 7B, Bedford) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9uCC3nlu0/">has opened a Bedford storefront</a> packed with cafe fare and grab-and-go items, from breakfast pastries like blueberry muffins with peach glaze to lemon pistachio bars, peach hand pies, and rotating flavors of chia seed pudding. There’s also coffee and tea.</p>
<p id="uJQwLW">In other Bedford news, Somerville-based<strong> Painted Burro </strong>(158 Great Rd., Bedford), a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, opened in late summer 2021 at Bedford Marketplace, replacing its sibling Posto. (The Waltham Posto also became a Painted Burro location a while back, but the original Somerville Posto remains in operation down the street from the original Painted Burro.) </p>
<p id="kvdev0"><strong>Beverly</strong></p>
<p id="IVMu3Y">Offering live music seven days a week <a href="https://www.railwaytavernbeverly.com/events">in a variety of styles</a>, <strong>Railway Tavern </strong>(131 Rantoul St., Beverly) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/09/railway-tavern-opens-in-beverly.html">is now open</a>. There’s dinner nightly and brunch on Sundays; here’s a peek at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RailwayTavern21/photos/a.156677186580763/160200612895087/">brunch menu</a>, with dishes such as lobster eggs Benedict, a Nashville hot chicken sandwich, ahi tuna tartare nachos, and more.</p>
<p id="FTCwXB">Also new to Beverly: <strong>Domo Hibachi & Sushi </strong>(374 Rantoul St., Beverly), which <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/09/domo-hibachi-sushi-opens-in-beverly.html">opened in September</a>, featuring a large sushi menu alongside hibachi entrees, udon and ramen options, and more.</p>
<p id="Hqngpx"><strong>Billerica</strong></p>
<p id="v7D0XR"><strong>The Parlor Pizzeria </strong>(816 Boston Rd., Billerica) is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-parlor-pizzeria-opens-in-billerica.html">now open</a>, <a href="https://www.theparlorpizza.com/home">serving</a> wood-fired, brick-oven pizzas; full sheets of Sicilian-style pizza; calzones; salads; garlic knots; and a few other items.</p>
<p id="R8H5c1"><strong>Burlington</strong></p>
<p id="BXDvw9">Following the opening of Somerville’s new <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7704/shake-shack"><strong>Shake Shack</strong></a> location, Burlington also got one, bringing the total number of Massachusetts locations to 10. The burger chain opened at the Burlington Mall (75 Middlesex Tpke., Burlington) on August 2. This location has indoor and outdoor dining, and lunch and dinner are available daily. Shake Shack first appeared in Massachusetts in 2013, when it debuted in Chestnut Hill. </p>
<p id="1aEWvF"><strong>Danvers</strong></p>
<p id="o9vsWR">Quirky New England diner chain <strong>the Friendly Toast </strong>(50 Independence Way, Danvers) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-friendly-toast-to-open-in-danvers.html">expanded to Danvers</a> in August, joining locations in Boston’s Back Bay; Burlington, Massachusetts; Burlington, Vermont; Bedford, New Hampshire; and the original in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (The longstanding Cambridge, Massachusetts, location in Kendall Square temporarily closed at the start of the pandemic but announced in summer 2020 that <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/6/23/21300749/boston-restaurant-closings-summer-2020">it would not reopen</a>.) The Friendly Toast is known for its eclectic decor and extensive brunch menu, packed with dishes like a breakfast sandwich on French toast doughnuts; Rice Krispies-coated chicken and waffles; and quiche in hash brown bowls.</p>
<p id="5qRogp"><strong>Lynnfield</strong></p>
<p id="LtQ2wC">New American restaurant <strong>Alchemy</strong> (1100 Market St., Lynnfield), from the North Shore’s Serenitee Restaurant Group, is <a href="https://alchemy-lynnfield.com/">now open at MarketStreet Lynnfield</a>, paying homage to the restaurant group’s previous Alchemy restaurant in Gloucester, which operated from 2003 <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2016/1/11/10749886/alchemy-gloucester-closed-north-shore">to 2016</a>. The new spot seats almost 300, and there’s plenty of outdoor dining space. The menu hops around the globe with dishes such as Japanese street corn with togarashi aioli and tonkatsu sauce; sticky St. Louis-style ribs; ramen fries; lamb rigatoni; and more.</p>
<p id="2HYAep"><strong>Melrose</strong></p>
<p id="pozxZe"><strong>Bitty & Beau’s Coffee</strong> (462 Main St., Melrose), a small national cafe chain, <a href="https://www.necn.com/news/local/melrose-coffee-shops-opens-with-special-mission-its-more-than-a-cup-of-coffee/2544939/">has opened its first Massachusetts franchise</a>. Named for two of founders Amy and Ben Wright’s four children — Bitty and Beau, who both have Down syndrome — the company provides job opportunities <a href="https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/about/our-story/">for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities</a>. </p>
<p id="L7G0OI"><strong>Newburyport</strong></p>
<p id="9lxLZV"><a href="https://www.theangrydonut.com/"><strong>The Angry Donut</strong></a> (44 Inn St., Newburyport) opened in downtown Newburyport in August. The business started as a pop-up five years ago and also has another Newburyport storefront. It specializes in brioche doughnuts and other baked goods, such as scones, cakes, muffins, and cookies. There’s also a range of cafe fare — soups, salads, sandwiches, and a variety of coffee and tea drinks. Doughnut lovers will find flavors such as cinnamon sugar, chocolate sea salt, maple bacon, and more. Watch for specials on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_angry_donut/">Instagram</a>.</p>
<p id="Cj0m5F"><strong>Norwood</strong></p>
<p id="gmbo9q">With ties to the Godavari chain of south Indian restaurants — which has a local outpost in Woburn and a new fast-casual offshoot, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/7/13/22575257/madras-dosa-co-seaport-district-boston">Madras Dosa Co.</a>, in Boston’s Seaport District — <strong>1947 by Godavari</strong> (997 Providence Hwy., Norwood) is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/08/1947-truly-indian-to-open-in-norwood.html">now open on Rt. 1</a>. The restaurant features a giant menu, including quite a few varieties of dosas and tiffins. There are ample options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. </p>
<p id="5Nrz3W"><strong>Peabody</strong></p>
<p id="VPeN5d">There’s <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/09/de-mi-cocina-opens-in-peabody.html">a new Mexican restaurant</a> in Peabody: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1472868979725263&id=100010065248585"><strong>De Mi Cocina</strong></a><strong> </strong>(7 Bourbon St., Peabody), serving tacos, nachos, and more.</p>
<p id="gPhYu9"><strong>Plum Island</strong></p>
<p id="8JY8WO">The team behind Trina’s Starlite Lounge, Parlor Sports, and more has done it again: <strong>Sunset Club </strong>(4 Old Point Rd., Plum Island) is now open on Plum Island, featuring plenty of outdoor seating with views and fire pits, along with a seafood-heavy menu and summery cocktails. There are also bocce courts and a sandbox and play area for kids. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2021/8/23/22638309/trinas-starlite-lounge-paddle-inn-parlor-sports-audobon-new-restaurant-plum-island-sunset-club-open">[Read more.]</a></p>
<p id="VXP6zg"><strong>Randolph</strong></p>
<p id="8lZmhG"><strong>Sweet Piglet Bakery & Cafe </strong>(1138 N. Main St., Randolph) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2021/08/sweet-piglet-bakery-cafe-to-open-in.html">opened in September</a>, serving a wide variety of colorful <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetpigletbakery/">baked goods</a>, smoothies, and coffee. It’s operated by a mother-and-daughter team.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/22606228/boston-restaurant-openings-summer-2021Rachel Leah Blumenthal2021-08-09T12:06:49-04:002021-08-09T12:06:49-04:00Buttermilk & Bourbon Brings New Orleans-Inspired Fun to Watertown
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<p>Jason Santos’s ode to the South expands to a second location in a flurry of beignets, hurricanes on tap, roasted oysters, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap p-large-text" id="1WLpCB"><strong>Chef and restaurateur Jason Santos</strong> just wants to have fun. “I won’t do anything if it’s not fun,” he tells Eater, a few days prior to the August 9 opening of his second location of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/27564/buttermilk-and-bourbon">Buttermilk & Bourbon</a>, his New Orleans-inspired homage to Southern cuisine. “I take creative liberty with a lot of things to give people what they want. When you open a restaurant, what you want it to be and what it becomes are two very different things. I’m humble enough at this point to know: Give them what they want.” </p>
<p id="w7FysN">As such, this isn’t a strict interpretation of New Orleans food (but yes, there are beignets); it’s more of a whimsical take on the city and the South as a whole, featuring some regional ingredients and bestsellers from Buttermilk & Bourbon’s original location in Back Bay, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/2/27/14749712/buttermilk-bourbon-back-bay-open">which opened in early 2017</a>. </p>
<p id="H4Umfe">The new location (100 Arsenal Yards Blvd., Watertown, within the Arsenal Yards development) features a Marra Forni brick oven. It’s the brand of choice for a lot of upscale pizzerias, but here it’s for oysters. There are roasted oysters with chargrilled butter and romano crumbs, inspired by New Orleans icon <a href="https://nola.eater.com/venue/14839/felix-s-restaurant-oyster-bar">Felix’s</a>. “The first time I went to New Orleans, I ate 8,000 of those in two days,” says Santos. There’s also oysters Rockefeller and Buffalo fried oysters. Raw oysters and a couple other raw bar items round out the seafood portion of the menu.<strong> </strong> </p>
<p id="HDi2GK">Aside from the expanded oyster selection, the menu at the Watertown Buttermilk & Bourbon looks much like the one at its Boston counterpart, but only for now. Staples like the fried chicken and the biscuits will stay, but after the opening menu, which mostly relies on favorites from the original spot, the locations will diverge. “We’ll definitely be different; we’re in a different area, so we should be,” says Santos. The new location also features a three-season patio, a fireplace, and live music.</p>
<p id="zoYt5p">Santos also runs coastal Mexican restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35251/citrus-and-salt">Citrus & Salt</a> in Back Bay and casual seafood restaurant B&B Fish in Marblehead, and while it’s not impossible that those could one day expand, Buttermilk & Bourbon was the clear choice for this particular expansion. “People sincerely love it, and I sincerely love it,” says Santos. “I love everything about it — I love the brand; I love [New Orleans]; I love the culture. I knew that if I were to grow, I wanted to do Buttermilks.”</p>
<p id="fxvBi0">Here’s an inside look at some of the dishes on the opening menu: </p>
<p id="lwvWLH"><strong>Aged Gouda Mac ‘n’ Cheese</strong></p>
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<p id="29Y68A">“We always do a mac and cheese,” says Santos, noting that this particular one was on the opening menu at the original location and was “easily the most popular thus far.” It features gouda — but “not that crappy processed gouda; it’s a really good aged gouda” — and “pork scraps,” which come from all the leftover bits of the restaurant’s many pork products (bacon, tasso ham, pork belly, and more). There’s also a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos crust. “I’m not really into the cliche things — I try not to get on the bandwagon of all that crap — but it really is good,” Santos says, noting that he serves Flamin’ Hot street corn at Citrus & Salt and B&B Fish, and it’s extremely popular. On the mac and cheese, it bakes into a crunchy crust and adds a bit of “whimsy” atop the creamy gouda sauce. </p>
<p id="v7TY99"><strong>Red Apple Wedge</strong></p>
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<p id="zt2TDU">“We’re trying to take a wedge and make it a little more fun,” says Santos. It’s made with cut slab bacon, and the dressing features blue cheese made at Clemson University in South Carolina, which is also in the Buffalo oyster dish. “It’s unbelievable blue cheese,” he says. “It’s delicious, really creamy, and not pungent. If you don’t like blue cheese, you might actually like Clemson; it’s a little bit more mild.” The wedge gets topped with candied walnuts and shaved apple. “Kind of the obligatory bacon and blue cheese,” Santos says, “but better bacon, super cool.”</p>
<p id="5VccrS"><strong>Spicy Fried Cauliflower</strong></p>
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<p id="TdmCGE">One of a few vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu, the cauliflower is blanched, soaked in buttermilk and hot sauce, tossed in cornstarch, and fried until crispy. The sauce — a red jalapeno vinaigrette — is “kind of a riff on Buffalo sauce.” The dish is finished with goat’s milk feta (“far superior than sheep’s milk feta”) whipped with lemon juice and garlic, as well as the restaurant’s own version of everything spice, with fried garlic, poppyseeds, fennel seeds, and coriander seeds.</p>
<p id="QRn7LK"><strong>Cast Iron Baked Brie</strong></p>
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<p id="PCgE1s">“We’ve done many versions of this,” says Santos. “It’s a huge seller.” A big piece of brie is baked in cast iron with caramelized onions and drizzled with Steen’s Syrup, a cane syrup from Louisiana. The dish is garnished with gooseberries, spiced pecans, and grilled bread from Cambridge-based Iggy’s, “which is the best,” says Santos. He’s been using the bread in his cooking since he was 19 years old. “Their focaccia would be part of my last meal,” he says.</p>
<p id="D5vUMg"><strong>Slow Roasted Baby Back Ribs</strong></p>
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<p id="GQcNFr">“When we tell people how we do them, they’re always like, ‘What?’” says Santos. He marinates the ribs, wraps them in plastic, then wraps them in aluminum foil before baking them in the oven — “they basically steam so they become super, super tender” — and then grilling them and tossing with a Carolina mustard barbecue sauce. The ribs are served with pickled cherry peppers and a potato salad that Santos has been making for over two decades.</p>
<p id="AuiumU"><strong>Booze</strong></p>
<p id="npwY9x">Obviously there’s bourbon — nearly 20 varieties — as well as rye, scotch, whiskey, beer, cider, and wine. Cocktails include some frozen options, hurricanes on tap, some bourbon-based drinks (like a chocolate praline Old Fashioned), and more.</p>
<p class="c-end-para" id="5C3hbg">Buttermilk & Bourbon’s Watertown location is open for dinner daily, beginning at 5 p.m., with lunch and Sunday brunch coming soon. Reservations are available <a href="https://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/Watertown-1/">online</a>.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/22616801/buttermilk-bourbon-watertown-menu-photos-august-2021-openingRachel Leah Blumenthal2020-11-19T10:30:16-05:002020-11-19T10:30:16-05:00Boston Restaurants Are Expanding to the Suburbs as the Pandemic Continues
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<p>The narrative of the pandemic emptying out US cities may be overblown, but at least a few local restaurateurs are finding opportunities for expansion beyond Boston</p> <p id="SvVzUs">It’s become a common pandemic-era narrative: City dwellers around the United States are supposedly <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/30/nyregion/nyc-suburbs-housing-demand.html">fleeing to the suburbs</a>, or at least <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/18/coronavirus-update-people-flee-cities-to-live-in-suburbs.html">searching real estate sites</a> for suburban homes at a slightly higher rate than before. The narrative is overblown, <a href="https://www.curbed.com/2020/08/suburbs-housing-boom-urban-exodus-coronavirus.html">says Curbed</a>: Housing-market data just doesn’t support it. Still, there’s something to be said for dreaming of more space at a time like this. Who doesn’t want to have a backyard in which to lounge, unmasked? What city restaurant owner hasn’t been wishing for more — or any — outdoor dining space over the past few months? </p>
<p id="v08UcR">Suburban flight might not be a real consequence of the pandemic, but anecdotally speaking, a few local restaurateurs are indeed signing deals to bring their existing restaurants or new ones outside of the city. Here’s a rundown on a few beyond-Boston projects coming down the pipeline.</p>
<p id="SNQ0br"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/27564/buttermilk-and-bourbon"><strong>Buttermilk & Bourbon</strong></a><strong> in Watertown</strong></p>
<p id="b2aTt4">Jason Santos’ New Orleans-inspired restaurant Buttermilk & Bourbon, which opened in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/2/27/14749712/buttermilk-bourbon-back-bay-open">in early 2017</a>, is slated to expand to Watertown’s Arsenal Yards development in early 2021, representatives for the development announced this week. It will take up 3,000 square feet of space at the development, which will ultimately fill one million square feet with retail, apartments, a hotel, and life science space.</p>
<p id="C7tqFb">At the original location of the restaurant, customers are particularly fond of dishes such as the fried chicken (try it Nashville hot) and the honey-glazed biscuits. There is also a substantial bourbon selection. </p>
<p id="wDCCDd">Arsenal Yards construction is on track for fall 2021 completion, although parts of it have already been up and running for a while, including a few dining options: <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/19/18507505/frank-pepe-neapolitan-pizza-watertown-expansion">New Haven pizzeria chain Frank Pepe</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/4/27/17284650/city-works-eatery-pour-house-watertown-opening">City Works Eatery and Pour House</a> (a small national chain), and larger chains <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/10/24/18019408/shake-shack-watertown-expansion-2020">Shake Shack</a>, Chipotle, and Ben & Jerry’s. Coming up in 2021: a <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/11/21010932/kura-sushi-japanese-chain-arsenal-yards-watertown">conveyor-belt sushi chain</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/11/8/18075690/pokeworks-watertown-arsenal-yards-expansion">poke</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/5/20/18632505/tori-jiro-japan-boston-expansion-watertown">yakitori</a>, and more. </p>
<p id="huW09e">Boston restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/759/the-gallows">the Gallows</a> and its sibling <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12226/blackbird-doughnuts">Blackbird Doughnuts</a> were also supposed to expand to Arsenal Yards, as reported <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/30/20891556/gallows-blackbird-doughnuts-watertown-expansion-arsenal-yards">in late 2019</a>, but that expansion is currently on hold. “With the uncertainty and the stress of the last eight months in the restaurant business, the Gallows has been paused in moving forward, but we expect them to resume their plans sometime in the future,” said Bill McQuillan, principal at Boylston Properties, which is a co-developer of Arsenal Yards with Wilder.</p>
<p id="iuDE0O">The upcoming expansion of Buttermilk & Bourbon to Watertown isn’t Jason Santos’ only suburban expansion. The restaurateur, who is also behind two other Boston proper restaurants (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35251/citrus-and-salt">Citrus & Salt</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7677/abby-lane">Abby Lane</a>), opened B & B Fish up in Marblehead <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/9/28/21456305/boston-restaurant-openings-boston-fall-2020">just a few weeks ago</a>. The counter-service restaurant blends New England shoreline cuisine with Southern influences, and some hints of Buttermilk & Bourbon are on the menu, including the fried chicken and biscuits, beignets, and soft-serve ice cream.</p>
<p id="l7SjM4"><strong>Something from the </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/25672/mida"><strong>Mida</strong></a><strong> team in Newton</strong></p>
<p id="ckG5V9">Chef Douglass Williams and partners Brian Lesser and Seth Gerber, from the Italian gem Mida in Boston’s South End, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/9/10/21429684/big-e-fair-food-2020-log-cabin-holyoke-news">announced in September</a> that they’d be opening a new restaurant at a Newton mixed-use development, Trio Newton, around spring 2021.</p>
<p id="aPHHN2">Like Mida, the new restaurant will serve Italian food; it will have a bar and patio and will serve lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.</p>
<p id="odKBDV">The overall development will have 42,000 square feet of retail and dining space, as well as 140 apartments. Local vegetarian chain Clover Food Lab is <a href="https://trionewton.com/2020/08/26/trio-in-newton-news">also slated to open there</a> in 2021.</p>
<p id="Y70eGs"><strong>Nomai, from the </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7571/shojo"><strong>Shōjō</strong></a><strong> team, in Hingham</strong></p>
<p id="jToVKb">Brian Moy, executive chef Mike Stark, and the rest of the team behind popular Chinatown spots Shōjō and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/22182/ruckus-noodles">Ruckus</a> have a new restaurant in the works out in Hingham, <a href="http://www.nomaihingham.com/">Nomai</a>, they announced this week. It will be located at Hingham’s Derby Street Shops, with an opening planned for spring 2021. No word on the menu yet, but Shōjō and Ruckus both lean in the modern pan-Asian direction, with a focus on small plates and cocktails at the former and fast-casual noodles at the latter. Interested fans can follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nomai.hingham/">Instagram</a> for updates. </p>
<p id="B7NeaC">Derby Street Shops’ existing dining lineup includes Bertucci’s, Burtons Grill, Cava, Legal C Bar, Gelato & Chill, and a few other spots.</p>
<p id="BmMT1d"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/40932/achilitos-taqueria"><strong>Achilito’s Taqueria</strong></a><strong> in Foxborough</strong></p>
<p id="s2BcE3">Margaret Pimentel’s Jamaica Plain taqueria, which has been open for a couple years, is expanding to Patriot Place (home of Gillette Stadium), opening this December for indoor dining and takeout and joining a long list of <a href="https://www.patriot-place.com/dine/">restaurants</a> at the development. (Achilito’s will be located near Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Tavolino.)</p>
<p id="DDrtiK">On the menu at the counter-service restaurant: Baja shrimp tacos, chicharron pupusas, Buffalo chicken quesadillas, brisket and mole enchiladas, al pastor tostadas, carnitas nachos, churros, and lots more.</p>
<p id="66nwNT"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/68076/northern-spy"><strong>Northern Spy</strong></a><strong>, from the Loyal Nine team, in Canton</strong></p>
<p id="76szWr">This was already in the works way before the pandemic began, but the team behind Cambridge’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12059/loyal-nine">Loyal Nine</a> has a spacious restaurant coming soon to an old copper mill at the Paul Revere Heritage site in Canton. Centered around an open kitchen with a wood-fired hearth, Northern Spy will serve “the soul of New England comfort food” — early communications from the team <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/anticipated-restaurant-bar-openings-boston-spring-2020">mentioned dishes</a> like prime rib, hot buttered crab on Parker House rolls, and chowder — with plenty of kid-friendly options. Follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/northernspyma/">Instagram</a> for sneak peeks. </p>
<p id="TAoNFA">Back in August, co-owner Daniel Myers told Eater that the restaurant would have been open already had it not been for COVID-related construction and sourcing delays, but he was hopeful for a fall 2020 opening, pending the status of the pandemic. He also noted that there would be “a strong takeout presence” and delivery available, as well as outdoor dining space.</p>
<p id="9WN9Hm"><strong>Update, November 20, 2020: </strong>This piece has been updated to include a note on the status of the planned expansion of the Gallows to Arsenal Yards.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/2020/11/19/21575058/boston-restaurants-suburban-expansion-pandemicRachel Leah Blumenthal2020-03-06T17:00:38-05:002020-03-06T17:00:38-05:00Yet Another Tatte Bakery & Cafe Has Opened in the Boston Area — and More Restaurant Openings
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<figcaption>Food from Tatte Bakery & Cafe, which has just opened its 15th location | Tatte Bakery & Cafe/<a class="ql-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYRHnjeFfSX/?taken-by=tattebakery" target="_blank">Instagram</a></figcaption>
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<p>A weekly updated roundup of restaurant openings in and around Boston</p> <p id="jVozRn"><em>Welcome to the Eater Boston restaurant openings roundup; this page is updated weekly, with the most recent updates at the top, highlighting all the restaurants that have opened in the Boston area in recent weeks. (</em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/13/20863100/restaurant-openings-boston-late-2019"><em>Here’s last season’s archive.</em></a><em>) </em></p>
<p id="H2tDp1"><em>Something missing? Email </em><a href="mailto:boston@eater.com"><em>boston@eater.com</em></a><em>. (Looking for info on recent restaurant closures? </em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/12/20862492/restaurant-closings-boston-late-2019"><em>Find that here.</em></a><em>)</em></p>
<aside id="gXrl0l"><div data-anthem-component="newsletter" data-anthem-component-data='{"slug":"boston-eater"}'></div></aside><h2 id="eSwWXI">March 6, 2020: Pretty Baked Goods, Egyptian Food, Chicken and Waffle Cones, and More</h2>
<p id="AoX7Rl"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="57TL7n"><em>BACK BAY</em></p>
<p id="vKtIsY">The Back Bay location of <strong>King’s Dining & Entertainment </strong>(50 Dalton St.) is ready to solve the age-old dilemma: What do you do if half of your friend group wants to bowl but the other half wants to sing? The bowling-centric entertainment venue has just added a karaoke section — <strong>Back Stage Karaoke Bar</strong> — thanks to a recent renovation. Open Wednesday through Saturday night starting at 8 p.m., the karaoke bar has a live DJ, cocktails, and plenty of costumes and props available.</p>
<p id="nKOrLn"><em>BRIGHTON</em></p>
<p id="e6AnIV">A very lobster-filled restaurant called <strong>Blue Yama</strong> is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/02/blue-yama-plans-to-open-in-former-asahi.html">now open</a> at 418 Market St. (the former Asahi space), serving lobster rolls, spicy lobster and tofu soup, lobster rice bowls, lobster and garlic noodles, lobster ramen, and more. (And a few non-lobster things.)</p>
<p id="lfbA3L"><em>EAST BOSTON</em></p>
<p id="V5vCz8">Doughnut grilled cheese sandwiches. Adult Lunchables. Chicken and waffle cones. Maine’s <strong>Food for Thought</strong> expands to East Boston today, March 6, taking up nighttime residence inside <strong>Sammy Carlo’s</strong> deli at 567 Bennington St. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/3/4/21163050/food-for-thought-opening-east-boston-sammy-carlos">Read more.</a></p>
<p id="al1ZnX"><em>FENWAY</em></p>
<p id="UVlldf">Boston’s tiny Egyptian food scene gets a little bigger today, March 6, with the launch of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrkushari/"><strong>Mr. Kushari</strong></a>, an Egyptian food truck parked at 1250 Boylston St. <a href="https://www.kushariboston.com/">from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily</a>. Delivery and catering are also available. On the menu: the namesake kushari (which also happens to be featured <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/24/20881484/koshari-mama-pop-up-egyptian-food-bow-market-somerville">at a vegan Egyptian pop-up in Somerville</a>, Koshari Mama), kabobs, falafel, and more.</p>
<p id="JWrqS5"><em>NORTH END</em></p>
<p id="Ut5WpU">There’s a new candy store in the North End — <strong>Happy Pills</strong>, a franchise of a Barcelona-based chain — and it’s pharmacy-themed. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/3/2/21161117/happy-pills-candy-store-north-end-news">Read more.</a></p>
<p id="NM0mTo"><em>SOUTH BOSTON</em></p>
<p id="Qx0QPI">Massachusetts-and-Maine pizzeria chain <a href="https://www.ottoportland.com/"><strong>Otto</strong></a><strong> </strong>celebrated its grand opening in Southie on March 2. Located at 416 W Broadway, this Otto — the eighth outpost in Massachusetts — features a mobile pickup option; skip the line. There are slices and whole pizzas available, as well as salads, appetizers, and more, and there’s indoor seating. Open from 11 a.m. to midnight daily (1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights).</p>
<p id="3Q0h3r"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="IyD0Ri"><em>EAST CAMBRIDGE</em></p>
<p id="GuIDWT">What was once Intrepid Cafe (150 First St.) <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/03/02/gracenote-coffee-wine-cambridge/">is now <strong>Gracenote Coffee and Wine Bar</strong></a> — a boozier and more relaxing sequel to downtown Boston’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/19230/gracenote-coffee">Gracenote Coffee</a>, which has neither wine nor seats. (Gracenote will also join the forthcoming downtown Boston food hall High Street Place this spring, serving coffee, tea, and the like. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/17/21026513/high-street-place-boston-food-hall-vendors-doughnuts-gelato">There’ll be coffee cocktails and wine, too.</a>) The new Cambridge location has a cordials license and will eventually be adding amari and other spirits to the selection. For now, there’s wine, beer, cider, and a single barrel-aged gin available.</p>
<p id="gIFAGC"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="lZ66Ol"><em>BROOKLINE</em></p>
<p id="pJX9jA"><strong>Tatte’s </strong>unstoppable wave of expansion continues: The local bakery and cafe chain has opened <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_daSEDBhV/">in Coolidge Corner</a> at 420 Harvard Street, serving its usual array of gorgeous pastries, shakshuka, and more. It’s the 15th location. Next up? <a href="https://tattebakery.com/washington-dc/">Two for Washington, D.C.</a></p>
<p id="jQrakI"><em>BURLINGTON</em></p>
<p id="PPYbvg">Lovers of cakes and lovers of puns, take note: <strong>Nothing Bundt Cakes</strong> is now <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/02/nothing-bundt-cakes-opens-in-burlington.html">open</a> at 6 Wayside Rd. (Wayside Commons). The <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nothingbundtcakes.com%2Fproducts&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fboston.eater.com%2F2020%2F1%2F3%2F21048426%2Fboston-restaurant-openings-boston-winter-2020" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">menu</a> is indeed comprised solely of bundt cakes in various sizes and flavors.</p>
<p id="ht5xDx">Also new to Wayside Commons <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-treasury-opens-in-burlington.html">is <strong>the Treasury</strong></a>, serving Indian food <em>and</em> Mediterranean food. Find it at 4 Wayside Rd.</p>
<p id="olnxEs"><em>CHELSEA</em></p>
<p id="sZhimQ">Peruvian restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61779/tambo-22-chelsea"><strong>Tambo 22</strong></a> is now open at 22 Adams St., courtesy of Jose Duarte, the chef behind Peruvian-Italian restaurant Taranta in Boston’s North End. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/3/2/21161359/tambo-22-opens-chelsea-peruvian-restaurant-jose-duarte">Read more.</a></p>
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<h2 id="tgJmEV">February 28, 2020: Cheap Hot Dogs, Ready-to-Eat Cookie Dough, Jambalaya, and More</h2>
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<cite><a class="ql-link" href="https://www.sullivanscastleisland.com/" target="_blank">Sullivan’s</a></cite>
<figcaption>Sullivan’s has reopened; spring is (un)officially here</figcaption>
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<p id="FmpAel"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="zqbSY8"><em>ALLSTON</em></p>
<p id="ACSw25">Care to guess what <strong>Falafellas</strong> (1217 Commonwealth Ave.) is serving? <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/fala-fellas-is-opening-in-allston.html">Now open</a>, the Allston shop features <a href="https://www.falafellas.com/menu">a menu</a> that is almost exclusively falafel-based. There’s also baklava. </p>
<p id="zVtvxP"><em>DORCHESTER</em></p>
<p id="X2YLO8">It’s been a busy few weeks of Mexican restaurants opening (see also: Barra, Cósmica, Yellow Door Taqueria, Mi Corazón de Frida), and now there’s another one in the mix: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doras_taqueria/"><strong>Dora’s Taqueria</strong></a><strong> </strong>(112 Stoughton St.), located in the former Borinquen space. Owner Kelmyn Mejia, who also <a href="https://www.dotnews.com/2020/keeping-taqueria-beat-dot-dora-s-serves-mexican-stoughton-st">owns a Dominican restaurant in Lawrence</a> and is of Dominican origin himself, hired a Mexican chef to oversee the menu at Dora’s. It includes tacos with fillings such as carnitas, al pastor, cauliflower, and more, as well as burritos, quesadillas, and desserts such as flan and churros.</p>
<p id="lbdP2Q"><em>DOWNTOWN CROSSING</em></p>
<p id="rHiSaV">Jambalaya, etoufee, beignets, and more — <strong>French Quarter</strong>, from the Back Deck and Fajitas & ‘Ritas team, is now open at 545 Washington St., serving a whole lot of New Orleans-inspired foods and drinks. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/25/21152982/french-quarter-open-downtown-boston-new-orleans-cuisine">Read more.</a></p>
<p id="mTC3V4"><em>SOUTH BOSTON</em></p>
<p id="L3fz2l">Spring is around the corner: It’s time for the seasonal reopening of fast-casual Castle Island icon <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/11240/sullivan-s"><strong>Sullivan’s</strong></a><strong> </strong>(2080 William J Day Blvd.), home of cheap burgers and hot dogs, fried seafood, and waterfront views. The doors reopen on Saturday, February 29, for Sullivan’s 69th year, and for the month of March, Sullivan’s will operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. From opening day through March 6, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sullivanscastleisland/photos/a.358969571286/10157802751301287/?type=3&theater">hot dogs are half off</a> (so, just $1.15 for a basic dog).</p>
<p id="jBNwm2">In other South Boston news, <strong>Purple Shell</strong> (11 W Broadway)<strong> </strong>is now open, from the team behind Chinese and Japanese restaurant Sushi Joy in Plymouth. Purple Shell is serving sushi as well as small plates inspired by East Asia and Southeast Asia. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/27/21156002/purple-shell-south-boston-open">Read more.</a></p>
<p id="Vd6230"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="xE0n4V"><em>PORTER SQUARE</em></p>
<p id="E6VWeD">The Boston area’s never-ending poke obsession continues <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/08/ono-poke-bar-apparently-opening-below.html">with a new poke bar</a> in Cambridge, <strong>Ono Poke Bar</strong>, located at 1923 Massachusetts Ave., underneath ramen destination Yume Wo Katare. In addition to poke bowls and a couple basic sides, Ono <a href="https://www.onopokebarcambridge.com/menu">also serves</a> fruit teas and smoothies.</p>
<p id="3QKPIs"><em>UNION SQUARE</em></p>
<p id="2WI5Wn">Somerville’s new Mexico City-inspired bar, <strong>Barra </strong>(23A Bow St.), is now open, serving drinks, small plates, and Sunday brunch in an intimate space. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/23/21079213/barra-mexican-restaurant-bar-somerville-union-square">Read more.</a></p>
<p id="Fv3eak"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD </strong></p>
<p id="kKG9nR"><em>BROOKLINE</em></p>
<p id="ScxuY0"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/67441/mahaniyom-thai-tapas"><strong>Mahaniyom</strong></a> is now open in the former El Centro space in Brookline Village (236 Washington St.), serving Thai small plates — and not the dishes usually seen at Thai restaurants around the Boston area — and creative cocktails. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/24/21150699/mahaniyom-thai-bar-brookline-village">Read more.</a></p>
<p id="QW42Al">In other Brookline news, Japanese grocery store and deli <strong>Maruichi</strong> is <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/7/21127825/maruichi-japanese-food-deli-open-coolidge-corner">now up and running</a> in Coolidge Corner (299 Harvard St.). Within, there are some food and beverage options (as well as some seating): <strong>Brooklyn Ramen</strong>, <strong>Hachiroku Okonomiyaki</strong>, and <strong>M’s Cafe</strong>, serving Ogawa Coffee, Gen Sou En tea, and pastries.</p>
<p id="TWbgAG"><em>MEDFORD</em></p>
<p id="wgAkBg"><strong>Liv’s Juice & Acai Bar</strong> is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B83r0U5nrCK/">now open</a> in Medford (56 Station Landing), and the name gives a pretty good idea of the menu: There are colorful bowls of acai, dragonfruit, and more; smoothies and juices; fancy toasts; ready-to-eat cookie dough; and the like.</p>
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<h2 id="y7gbIm">February 21, 2020: Birthday Cake, Chicken Pot Pie Dumplings, Meat Skewers, and More</h2>
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<cite>Andy Ryan</cite>
<figcaption>Lucie Drink and Dine is now open in Back Bay, serving a wide-ranging menu that includes birthday cake for dessert</figcaption>
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<p id="OjQU42"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="FcgULR"><em>BACK BAY</em></p>
<p id="V6yrqz"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/19/20874327/lucie-drink-dine-boston-colonnade-hotel"><strong>Lucie Drink and Dine</strong></a><strong> </strong>is <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/02/20/lucie-drink-dine-colonnade-open/">now open</a> inside the Colonnade Hotel, taking over the longtime Brasserie Jo space (120 Huntington Ave.). The restaurant comes from Howard Wein Hospitality, which is behind the Alvah Stone in Montague.</p>
<p id="c9ANJt">With chef de cuisine Michael Chandler (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7321/oak-long-bar-kitchen">Oak Long Bar & Kitchen</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/1713/grill-23">Grill 23 & Bar</a>) overseeing the kitchen, Lucie is serving <a href="https://www.luciebackbay.com/menu">a wide-ranging menu</a> with dishes such as clam pizza, bucatini alla vodka, lobster pie, steaks, mussels Dijonnaise, and more. There are a substantial number of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, including gluten-free pizzas and pastas. Dessert’s all about classic comfort, with birthday cake, soft-serve ice cream (including vegan options), ice cream floats, and sundaes. </p>
<p id="FiZQ3Y">Given its location in a hotel, Lucie naturally keeps long hours, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, along with Sunday brunch and options late at night and between meals.</p>
<p id="9APj8G"><em>CHINATOWN</em></p>
<p id="Jkpci5"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/20799/bubor-cha-cha"><strong>Bubor Cha Cha</strong></a> (45 Beach St., Boston), which <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/13/20963401/bubor-cha-cha-chinatown-closing">closed</a> in late 2019, <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/02/bubor-cha-cha-in-bostons-chinatown-has.html">is back</a>, but now it’s serving Hunan cuisine. The restaurant was Cantonese at the time of its closure but initially served Indonesian, Malaysian, and Thai food when it first opened in 2009.</p>
<p id="yF0nMv">Side note: <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/20/21143865/chinatown-boston-coronavirus-financial-losses">Go eat in Chinatown.</a></p>
<p id="5WbT4o"><em>NORTH END</em></p>
<p id="YJhSot">There’s a new restaurant in the North End, and it’s <em>not</em> Italian. <strong>Libertine </strong><a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/11/libertine-is-apparently-opening-in.html">is open</a> in the former La Galleria 33 space (125 Salem St.) with gastropub vibes and a menu that jumps from chicken pot pie dumplings to lobster thermidor to “pimped out” strawberry shortcake.</p>
<p id="pFhRvx">Per a description posted by the business owner on the restaurant’s <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2Fbiz%2Flibertine-boston&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fboston.eater.com%2F2020%2F1%2F3%2F21048426%2Fboston-restaurant-openings-boston-winter-2020" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Yelp page</a>, Libertine aims to serve “bar-centric” and “comfortable” food with lots of options for diners, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. “Home cooking to higher end, no parameters.”</p>
<p id="T1sw4S"><em>SOUTH BOSTON</em></p>
<p id="lc8WYw"><a href="https://www.almagauchausa.com/home"><strong>Alma Gaúcha Prime Brazilian Steakhouse</strong></a> is <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/20/lifestyle/brazilian-steakhouse-opens-near-lawn-d-lumiere-says-au-revoir/">now open</a> at 401 D St. (in the former <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/29049/the-social-register">Social Register</a> space across from the Lawn on D), serving copious amounts of meat — sliced tableside from skewers — in a gigantic dining room. Diners can also help themselves to a buffet station of vegetables, fruit, cheeses, and more.</p>
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<h2 id="OdGTRP">February 14, 2020: Tableside Tzatziki, Cali-Mex Cuisine, Tortas, and More </h2>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>Manti at Krasi</figcaption>
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<p id="UuZsJN"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="A6Zz1W"><em>BACK BAY </em></p>
<p id="LPVqa5">A Greek wine bar featuring tableside tzatziki service <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/4/21123010/krasi-greek-wine-bar-boston-opening-food-photos">debuts</a> just in time for Valentine’s Day. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61556/krasi-hecate-boston"><strong>Krasi</strong></a> (48 Gloucester St.) opens its doors to the public at 5 p.m. on February 14, featuring a menu filled with meze, charcuterie, cheese, various dips, and — of course — Greek wine. </p>
<p id="ufcx0Q">“Krasi is the Greek word for wine, but to us it means much more than that,” Krasi owner Demetri Tsolakis (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12234/committee">Committee</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/27088/greco">Greco</a>) told Eater. “Krasi means love and life and a way to express yourself. In Greece, you’ll see a lot of people use wine to celebrate the better moments of life and also the not-so-great moments. ‘Here, let’s calm down with some wine, and let’s start talking.’”</p>
<p id="zcbipr">Eaters can expect meze such as butter beans with oven-roasted tomatoes and feta; seasonal salata made with radicchio, winter squash, blood orange, tangerine, hazelnuts, and a dressing made from diktamo, a pungent herb found on the island of Crete; and fricassee (baked chicken with spinach and avgolemono). </p>
<p id="JIJvS6">Of the fricassee, Tsolakis told Eater, “You won’t find this in restaurants anywhere in Greece. You’ll find this in grandma’s kitchen — this is your Sunday food.” </p>
<p id="AgXeCZ"><em>JAMAICA PLAIN </em></p>
<p id="cNBq3v">Jamaica Plain has a new cafe, and this one <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/13/21136486/monumental-market-cafe-record-store-jamaica-plain">doubles as a record store</a>. <strong>Monumental Market</strong> <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/02/13/monumental-market-bakery-cafe-record-shop-open/">debuted</a> this week with limited hours in the former Monumental Cupcakes space (36 South St.). The cafe and record shop is the brainchild of three local farmers market veterans: Kelsey Munger of Lavender Bee Baking Co., Javier Amador-Peña of coffee company El Colombiano, and Chris Antonowich of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lightofdayrecords/">Light of Day Records</a>. </p>
<p id="ZWAnel">Monumental Market features a selection of vinyl curated by Antonowich; Lavender Bee’s allergy-accommodating baked goods (the entire space is nut-free), including gluten-free and vegan options; and brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and various specials from El Colombiano. </p>
<p id="u4U7lA"><em>SOUTH END </em></p>
<p id="KbkLql">A beloved Dorchester taqueria expanded to the South End this week, and its tacos are served on masa tortillas made in-house. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/32594/yellow-door-taqueria"><strong>Yellow Door Taqueria</strong></a> (354 Harrison Ave.) <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/10/21127918/yellow-door-taqueria-south-end">opened</a> in the space formerly occupied by Lion’s Tail. </p>
<p id="UZPlFW">The team behind the South End outpost of Yellow Door includes co-owners of the original location in Dorchester’s Lower Mills (2297 Dorchester Ave.) Brian O’Donnell and Ken Casey, as well as Lion’s Tail co-owner Jarek Mountain. Mountain is the new restaurant’s general manager and beverage director.</p>
<p id="C3n6fd">Yellow Door’s menu features 12 seasonal tacos, including meat, seafood, and vegetable options, as well as some gluten-free selections. There are empanadas sourced from <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/37181/buenas">Buenas</a> in Somerville; other menu items include pupusas, elote, crudo, and salads. Yellow Door also sells its house-made tortillas to go. </p>
<p id="80ZXE4">Yellow Door’s drinks menu leans heavily into tequila and mezcal. Two of its cocktails are exclusive to the South End location: the Road to Jalisco (made with blanco tequila infused with strawberry and vanilla beans, mezcal washed with olive oil, amontillado sherry, banana, black pepper, and cinnamon tincture) and Mucho Guapo (reposado tequila with green chartreuse, pistachio, lime cordial, lemon juice, egg white, apple bitters, and sea salt tincture). Yellow Door also offers mocktails, sangria, beer, wine, and margaritas. </p>
<p id="2EkjzF"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="RN8YI1"><em>INMAN SQUARE</em></p>
<p id="wxQUlW"><a href="https://corazondefridacantina.com/"><strong>Mi Corazón de Frida Mexican Cantina</strong></a><strong> </strong>is now open in the former <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/3211/the-ginger-exchange">Ginger Exchange</a> location (1287 Cambridge St., Cambridge). Open for lunch and dinner, plus weekend brunch, the restaurant serves a menu of Mexican dishes, including tortas and assorted entrees loaded with carne asada, grilled chicken, pork belly, beans, and vegetables. Named after famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, the Cambridge restaurant also has a full liquor license and serves a variety of tequila and mezcal, plus margaritas, martinis, and other cocktails. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options are also available.</p>
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<h2 id="7wyTCs">February 7, 2020: Halal Food, Boozy Slushies, Chinese Barbecue, and More </h2>
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<img alt="An aluminum container of chicken and rice, topped with white sauce, sits on a bright red tray on a bright red table. A plastic fork and can of Coca-Cola are visible in the background." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Bj_pgUbF1B5o2qkH8_rR6UPyJgk=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19669199/chickenoverrice.jpg">
<cite>Noah Fecks/Shah’s Halal Food</cite>
<figcaption>Chicken over rice platter at Shah’s Halal</figcaption>
</figure>
<p id="Tzn2s6"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="NNybMi"><em>ALLSTON </em></p>
<p id="Gsh087">An ice cream sundae shop based in Arlington and known for its delivery service <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/02/05/cosmica-mexican-south-end-open/#gallery-8-1">opened a second location</a> in Allston this week. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/25018/the-scoop-n-scootery"><strong>Scoop N Scootery</strong></a>, which specializes in delivery and takeout, is now open at 75 Linden St. The Allston shop extends Scoop N Scootery’s delivery radius to Boston, Newton, and Brookline. The Linden Street outpost functions as a delivery hub, a commercial space, and a takeout business with standing room for customers who wish to eat their sundaes inside the shop. The new Scoop N Scootery is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.</p>
<p id="jXXM4K"><em>BRIGHTON</em></p>
<p id="lBRpPx">A restaurant specializing in Asian-Latin fusion opened at 296 Washington St. in Brighton this week. <a href="https://www.littlepecanbistro.com/"><strong>Little Pecan Bistro’s</strong></a> menu features items such as kimchi french fries topped with black bean and tomato salsa; fried avocado tacos; pad thai made with candied pecans; various salads; and more. Little Pecan Bistro is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.</p>
<p id="R1BQTT"><em>CHINATOWN</em></p>
<p id="YBJ4kx">A Chinese barbecue restaurant with <a href="https://ny.eater.com/2019/2/26/18240524/friendship-bbq-grill-master-manhattan-brooklyn-opening">origins</a> in Flushing, Queens, New York, opened an outpost in Boston’s Chinatown in January. <strong>Friendship BBQ</strong>, which specializes in Chinese skewers, or chuan’er in Mandarin, is open at 42 Beach St. The Boston menu features various skewers, including meat (wagyu, lamb, chicken, etc.), offal (pork kidney, chicken heart, beef tripe, etc.), seafood (squid, shrimp, mackerel, etc.), vegetables (lotus root, kelp knots, garlicky eggplant, etc.); seafood boils; hot pot; and grilled fish. Friendship BBQ is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. </p>
<p id="rKAnTs"><em>DORCHESTER </em></p>
<p id="qBjdPQ">Dorchester’s Savin Hill neighborhood recently got a new market: <strong>The Daily Market</strong> <a href="https://caughtindot.com/the-daily-market-opening-this-week-in-savin-hill/">opened</a> on January 30. While the Daily Market functions as a grocery store and deli, it also offers prepared foods such as salads, smoothies, and various take-out meals. The market also features a cafe element, which serves coffee, donuts, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8PL4ZegbiN/">house-made pop tarts</a>. The Daily Market is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. </p>
<p id="96DFNp"><em>FENWAY</em></p>
<p id="JGic3v">A New York City-based halal restaurant chain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/3/21120267/shahs-halal-boston-expansion-new-york-city-chain">opened</a> an outpost at 1124 Boylston St. on February 7, in a space formerly occupied by Crazy Dough’s Pizza. <strong>Shah’s Halal</strong> began life as a food truck in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York, in 2005. The business opened its first restaurant in 2016 and has since grown to include more than a dozen restaurants in the United States, as well as one in London. Each location is certified halal by the Halal Food Council U.S.A. Bostonians can expect gyros; rice dishes featuring chicken, falafel, kofta, fish, and lamb; hummus; and Philly cheesesteaks. </p>
<p id="6OpfVd"><em>SOUTH END </em></p>
<p id="UIWXm1">The team behind South End favorite <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35691/the-beehive">the Beehive</a> and its Harvard Square sibling <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/9/20/17878146/beat-brew-hall-harvard-square-cambridge-gallery">the Beat Brew Hall</a> just <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/3/20993771/cosmica-mexican-eatery-south-end-gallery-beehive-brew-hall">debuted a new Mexican restaurant</a> inside the Revolution Hotel (40 Berkeley St.). <strong>Cósmica</strong> — which has Yellow Door Taqueria alum Colton Coburn-Wood leading its kitchen — features dishes such as duck carnitas with mole verde and fried plantains; chicken chorizo with cheesy ancho yucca mash; and cauliflower al pastor with chipotle pineapple yogurt. Diners can also sip on boozy slushies, Mexican beers, mezcal margaritas, and seasonal agua frescas (with and without alcohol). Cósmica is open daily for dinner and will begin serving weekend brunch at a later date. </p>
<p id="Rf7wYe"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="lCYSS8"><em>BURLINGTON</em></p>
<p id="s7bgsS"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/17432/newtowne-grille">Newtowne Grille</a><strong> </strong>owner Michael Toulopoulos just opened a <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/6/26/18759716/restaurants-boston-suburbs-news-summer-2019">bagel joint</a> in Burlington. According to a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bagelbarburlington/photos/a.106591380694658/182315219788940/?type=3&theater">post</a> on its Facebook page, the <strong>Bagel Bar</strong> (282 Cambridge St.) opened on February 4. Head that way for toasted bagels, bagel sandwiches, and coffee during breakfast and lunch hours. </p>
<p id="dPsmnT">Burlington also recently got an outpost of a chain of taverns specializing in craft beer. <strong>The Yard House</strong> just opened in a former Chili’s (108 Middlesex Turnpike) and boasts more than 350 seats and 130 draft lines (which is so, so much beer). The Burlington Yard House is the Boston area’s fourth — there are locations in Boston (near Fenway Park), Dedham, and Lynnfield. </p>
<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="Iolne8">
<h2 id="9cMJPZ">January 31, 2020: Vegan Middle Eastern Food, Escargot Pie, Udon, and More</h2>
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<img alt="Overhead view of a table of colorful, vegan, Middle Eastern food, including spice-covered saj flatbread, salads, dips, and more" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/2aqMjhQO10qOPXMR6Iwjw27bu5o=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19661600/Lulu_Green___Flatbread_Meal_f6573282_4baa_4c4d_ac36_e0bb501de6d0_1600x.jpg">
<cite><a class="ql-link" href="https://www.kimfurnald.com/" target="_blank">Kim Furnald</a></cite>
<figcaption>A spread of food from Lulu Green, South Boston’s new vegan restaurant</figcaption>
</figure>
<p id="DKGENY"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="rOGKbP"><em>BACK BAY</em></p>
<p id="ptmgSq">Michael Serpa’s Parisian bistro-inspired <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/54670/grand-tour"><strong>Grand Tour</strong></a> is now open at 314 Newbury St., steps from its older sibling, Select Oyster Bar. Leaving most of the seafood to Select, Grand Tour’s menu runs the gamut from bistro classics like chicken liver mousse and duck rillettes to twists like butternut squash “crudo” and escargot pie. And there’s steak frites, of course. Serpa is especially excited about the veggie-centric dishes, such as the aforementioned squash. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/29/21113491/grand-tour-french-bistro-newbury-street-open-michael-serpa">Learn more and get a peek inside the space here.</a> </p>
<p id="VGrodl"><em>BRIGHTON</em></p>
<p id="olak6k">Bagel alert: <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/23/18512671/bagel-table-boston-landing-brighton-expansion"><strong>The Bagel Table</strong></a>, which has locations in Chestnut Hill and Ashland, <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-bagel-table-to-open-at-boston.html">has opened its third location</a>; this one’s at 80 Guest St. at the Boston Landing development in Brighton. The trio of cafes feature bagels sourced from local company OMG! Bagels and also serve English muffins, deli sandwiches, cheesecake, black and white cookies, and more.<strong> </strong></p>
<p id="VEBr90"><em>DORCHESTER</em></p>
<p id="Kmh9Qi"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/7/3/17530864/fields-corner-50kitchen-opening"><strong>50Kitchen</strong></a> is now partially open in Dorchester (1450 Dorchester Ave.), albeit with limited hours and menu for the moment. Anthony Caldwell intends for his restaurant to represent second chances and serve the community, and he hopes to <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/01/29/dorchester-50kitchen-open/">launch a youth mentoring partnership</a> with a middle school in the community and to help feed people experiencing homelessness in Boston as well.</p>
<p id="1tNmkn">As Caldwell <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/8/21056844/2020-boston-restaurant-opening-guide">previously told Eater</a>, the menu (once it’s fully up and running) is a fusion of Southern American and Asian influences, with dishes such as banh mi with smoked brisket; chicken and waffles with rosemary-infused maple syrup; vegetarian “fusion bowls”; and more. Keep an eye <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chef_50/">on Instagram</a> for updates leading to more of an official opening.</p>
<p id="zzoyTy"><em>KENMORE SQUARE</em></p>
<p id="W0aCaB">Japanese udon chain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61544/tsurutontan-boston"><strong>Tsurutontan</strong></a> has touched down in Boston, opening at 500 Commonwealth Ave. and joining Boston’s small but mighty set of udon-focused restaurants (See also: <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35559/yume-ga-arukara">Yume Ga Arukara</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/2/5/18211870/futago-udon-boston-restaurant-opening">Futago</a>, and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/11/1/18051914/love-art-udon-boston-opening">Love Art Udon</a>.) In addition to udon, Tsurutontan also serves some sushi and sashimi, dumplings, and more, along with beer, wine, sake, soju, and cocktails. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/27/21083386/tsurutontan-japanese-udon-chain-open-kenmore-square-boston">Learn more and view the menu here.</a></p>
<p id="h4fY5Y"><em>LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA</em></p>
<p id="KoaGPf">Boston’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2016/12/6/13855696/boston-poke-watch">frenzied foray</a> into fast-casual, Hawaiian-inspired poke shops has slowed down a bit, but the <strong>Pokeworks</strong> chain has just opened <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/10/pokeworks-plans-to-open-in-bostons.html">another location in the area</a> (425 Brookline Ave.), with a grand opening celebration planned <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/620603062046086/">for February 7</a>, complete with deals and giveaways. Pokeworks also has nearby locations in Davis Square, Somerville, and in Harvard Square, Cambridge, with <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/11/8/18075690/pokeworks-watertown-arsenal-yards-expansion">a Watertown outpost</a> in the works. </p>
<p id="IiOoTt"><em>SOUTH BOSTON</em></p>
<p id="LvSTwe">There’s a brand new addition to Boston’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-vegan-restaurants-boston">vegan dining scene</a>: <strong>Lulu Green</strong>, which opened on January 30 <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/24/20708709/lulu-green-vegan-restaurant-coming-soon-south-boston">in the former Shredded space</a> at 246 West Broadway. The fast-casual, entirely vegan restaurant, owned by sisters Mary and Nada Lattouf,<strong> </strong>serves a menu inspired by Middle Eastern cuisines, especially Lebanese, and includes sweets, juices, smoothies, coffee, and tea, alongside a number of entrees. Accordingly, it’s open all the time, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all-day weekend brunch. It can seat about 25 diners.</p>
<p id="wEZ7tr">Executive chef Brian Corbley worked in recipe development for Whole Foods and has also spent time in a number of restaurants, including the Sherborn Inn and CBS Scene. He and the Lattouf sisters are serving dishes such as coconut yogurt parfait with strawberry-rose jam and almond-date olive oil granola; shakshuka with local tofu, avocado, pistachios, and zhoug; a barbecue cauliflower sandwich with pickled broccoli rabe, muhammara, and saj bread made in-house; and marinated olives with Beirut spices and preserved lemon.</p>
<p id="MMN5O0">Andrew Platt of the Biscuit in Somerville — <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/9/21001749/biscuit-somerville-closing-moving-winter-2020-news">currently moving to a new location</a> — is consulting on Lulu Green’s baked goods selection, which includes Turkish coffee cardamom cherry muffins, spiced carrot cupcakes, olive jalapeno scones, and more.</p>
<p id="oCDdrX">Lulu Green is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.<strong> </strong></p>
<p id="VX57kF"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="7mmkgK"><em>HARVARD SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE</em></p>
<p id="Hha63T">Yet another location of bubble tea chain <strong>Kung Fu Tea</strong> <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/kung-fu-tea-is-opening-in-cambridges.html">has arrived</a>, opening at 1160 Massachusetts Ave. in Harvard Square. This location is <em>not</em> a hybrid with Taiwanese chain TKK Fried Chicken, unlike the Quincy location and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/13/20963444/tkk-fried-chicken-taiwanese-chain-allston-super-88-market">a forthcoming Allston one</a>.</p>
<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="e57Ql0">
<h2 id="djD4Pt">January 24, 2020: Racks of Ribs, Honey Cornbread Ice Cream, Ice Cream Doughnut Sandwiches, and More</h2>
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<img alt="Saucy pork ribs sit on a metal tray with a side of round cornbread and a small cup of sauce. A giant bowl of mac and cheese is visible in the background." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bLyFpoi0fjDg8E2H-Cx4AETgIPY=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19626062/bobbyshakes_15.png">
<cite>Bobby Shakes/M&M BBQ</cite>
<figcaption>Ribs, cornbread, and mac and cheese from M & M BBQ, now open at Dorchester Brewing</figcaption>
</figure>
<p id="WPOzVV"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="FuBppi"><em>BACK BAY</em></p>
<p id="mfzYjA">Taiwanese bubble tea chain <strong>Vivi Bubble Tea</strong> has added <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2Fbiz%2Fvivi-bubble-tea-cafe-mass-ave-boston&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fboston.eater.com%2F2020%2F1%2F3%2F21048426%2Fboston-restaurant-openings-boston-winter-2020" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">a new Boston location</a> at 182 Massachusetts Ave., not far from Berklee and Symphony Hall, joining several other Massachusetts locations (Quincy, Brighton, Amherst).</p>
<p id="YHzj0o">In addition to a long list of bubble teas, slushes, and other drinks, Vivi also serves <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/egg-puffs-boston-hong-kong-waffles">egg puffs</a>, popcorn chicken, sausage, curry fish balls, rice bowls topped with eel, and more.</p>
<p id="H8F7Td"><em>DORCHESTER</em></p>
<p id="8k4eVp">After <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/17/20697588/m-and-m-bbq-restaurant-dorchester-brewing-company">decades as a mobile and catering operation</a>, M & M Ribs — now known as <strong>M & M BBQ </strong>— has landed a permanent home inside the newly expanded <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/24109/dorchester-brewing-company">Dorchester Brewing Company</a> space (1250 Massachusetts Ave.). While the expansion <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/2/21046679/boston-beer-news-winter-2020">debuted on New Year’s Eve</a> with a preview of M & M BBQ, the brewery’s barbecue joint is now officially, fully open as of January 20. (Note to Dorchester Brewing Company customers: This means that you <a href="https://www.dorchesterbrewing.com/food-options/">can’t bring in outside food anymore</a>, aside from manager-approved, limited exceptions. Give the brewery a call regarding birthday cakes, for example.)</p>
<p id="CH0tMb">M & M’s <a href="https://www.mandmribs.com/menu">menu</a> includes bar bites such as pretzel and wings; sandwiches packed with fried chicken, bratwurst, and more; a couple salads (add smoked or fried chicken or smoked jackfruit); barbecue platters featuring ribs, pulled pork, and other options; and sides such as mac and cheese, grilled corn with smoked aioli, and barbecue baked beans.</p>
<p id="DmkH57">M & M opens at 11:30 a.m. daily, closing at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.</p>
<p id="wbm0dc"><em>EAST BOSTON</em></p>
<p id="ZIBdeU">Logan Airport’s massively expanding set of dining options has grown again with the addition of <strong>Mija Cantina & Tequila Bar</strong> to Terminal C, post-security, open from 4 a.m. until 30 minutes before the final flight and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and booze. The Mexican restaurant’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/15279/mija-cantina-tequila-bar">original location</a> is at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in downtown Boston. Stay tuned: Airport locations of Santarpio’s and Alta Strada should be opening soon as well.</p>
<p id="No1LId"><em>ROXBURY</em></p>
<p id="dGeavN">In Nubian Square (<a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/12/19/new-day-dudley-square-renamed-nubian-square/FDAKoF0m4zxTVsxhTIXMVO/story.html">formerly known as Dudley Square</a>), <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/15560/haley-house-bakery-cafe"><strong>Haley House Bakery Cafe</strong></a><strong> </strong>has reopened after a yearlong hiatus at 12 Dade St.; it’s the nonprofit bakery/cafe arm of the nonprofit community organization <a href="http://haleyhouse.org/">Haley House</a>, which has been providing the local community food and housing support in various ways for over 50 years. The cafe is currently operating with limited hours (weekdays only, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) but will expand its schedule starting February 1. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/22/21077277/haley-house-bakery-cafe-roxbury-reopened">Read more on Haley House Bakery Cafe’s reopening here.</a></p>
<p id="2AgKNl"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="K0RpR9"><em>UNION SQUARE, SOMERVILLE</em></p>
<p id="5CLwWk"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/10242/gracie-s-ice-cream"><strong>Gracie’s Ice Cream</strong></a><strong> </strong>(22 Union Sq.) has reopened following a short winter break. For now, the ice cream shop is only open Thursday through Sunday, but hours will expand as the weather improves. <a href="https://icecreamgracies.com/delivery">Delivery</a> is available via several third-party companies. </p>
<p id="RqzG0f">Current <a href="https://icecreamgracies.com/#menu-section">flavors</a> (subject to run out and change) include mint chip, salty whiskey, honey cornbread, salty two cookie, and more. There are always 12 flavors available, one of which is always a non-dairy sorbet.</p>
<p id="lwgonB"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="lGv2tq"><em>NEWTON</em></p>
<p id="swcnSM">Growing local doughnut chain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12226/blackbird-doughnuts"><strong>Blackbird Doughnuts</strong></a><strong> </strong>has made its first suburban expansion, <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/01/22/haley-house-bakery-cafe-open/">opening a new location</a> in Newton Centre (55F Union St.). This is its first location to have an espresso machine, so doughnut lovers can order a variety of hot and iced coffee and tea drinks, too. (Blackbird Doughnuts is featuring local company Fazenda Coffee.) It doesn’t have a soft-serve machine like several of its siblings but does carry pre-made ice cream doughnut sandwiches and ice cream ice cubes for coffee floats.</p>
<p id="Na5QL5">This location is open daily, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.</p>
<p id="6DDVsI">Blackbird Doughnuts also has locations in the South End, Fenway, Brighton, and Harvard Square, with <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/30/20891556/gallows-blackbird-doughnuts-watertown-expansion-arsenal-yards">a Watertown hybrid location</a> on the way in conjunction with one of its siblings, the Gallows.</p>
<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="jt0drn">
<h2 id="GCRlWE">January 17, 2020: Poke, Brown Sugar Boba Ice Cream, Toast Box Ice Cream Mountain, and More</h2>
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<img alt="Overhead view of a spread of poke dishes with rice, mac salad, and other accoutrements" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/mRTQxQ91Cu-4Vl3nG_Er0bn_A1U=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19606252/poke_1.jpeg">
<cite>Poke by Love Art [Official Photo]</cite>
<figcaption>A spread of food from Poke by Love Art, now open in Boston’s West End</figcaption>
</figure>
<p id="xzRI1X"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="OKEcXV"><em>WEST END </em></p>
<p id="EkbQzE">A new gluten-free poke shop <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2020/01/13/poke-by-love-art-opens">debuts today</a>, January 17, at 103 Beverly St. (by North Station and TD Garden). <strong>Poke by Love Art</strong> — part of the restaurant group that also includes <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/11/1/18051914/love-art-udon-boston-opening">Love Art Udon</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/27097/love-art-sushi">Love Art Sushi</a> — is serving a Hawaiian-inspired menu of poke meals, mac salad, and more, and it’s completely free of gluten (including the macaroni, and tamari is being used instead of soy sauce throughout the menu).</p>
<p id="xIsJGC">The casual, counter-service shop is mostly geared toward takeout, although there’s a bit of standing room to dine in, and customers can choose from preset combinations or choose their own rice, sides, poke options, and sauces. Delivery will be added at a later date.</p>
<p id="OgLnNG">To start, Poke by Love Art is closed Mondays and open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be an official grand opening at some point in February, followed by an extended schedule (including Mondays).</p>
<p id="rRcyTe"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="etK8GE"><em>HURON VILLAGE, CAMBRIDGE </em></p>
<p id="6GStyG">A restaurant called <strong>Melting Pot</strong> has <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/melting-pot-opens-in-former-full-moon.html">opened</a> in the former Full Moon space in Cambridge’s Huron Village neighborhood (344 Huron Ave.). Melting Pot is operated by Bhola Pandey, who also operates Mitho Restaurant in Winchester, which serves Nepalese cuisine. </p>
<p id="2EHdvy">Pandey told Eater that Melting Pot is serving a fusion of the food he grew up learning how to cook and American food; he also noted that he got rid of the restaurant’s fryolator. </p>
<p id="rTTLSR">”I don’t want to make my customers sick,” he said, noting that he studied nutrition in college and therefore values healthier options over fried and other fatty foods. The menu at Melting Pot includes various stir-fries, grilled meats, and curries, along with desserts such as chia seed pudding and rice pudding. </p>
<p id="KOUGxE"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="IbsREn"><em>BRAINTREE </em></p>
<p id="tUcVdx">A couple newcomers in Braintree: Fried chicken chain <strong>Popeyes</strong> <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/12/popeyes-to-open-in-braintree.html">has a new location</a> at the food court inside South Shore Plaza (250 Granite St.), and <strong>Belicious Cafe</strong> <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/belicious-cafe-opens-in-braintree.html">is open</a> at 958 Washington St. in South Braintree Square, serving a <a href="http://www.beliciouscafe.com/">wide-ranging menu</a> that includes everything from loaded tots to carbonara prawn risotto to laksa to “<a href="http://www.beliciouscafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1C01589B-F57D-4219-986C-F32DA745E181-1024x1024.jpeg">toast box ice cream mountain</a>” (think <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2016/6/16/11954628/double-chin-late-night-cube-toast">cube toast</a>.)</p>
<p id="5TscY8"><em>BROOKLINE </em></p>
<p id="8PGVWB">Newport, Rhode Island-based restaurant <strong>Bar ‘Cino</strong> expanded to Brookline this week (1032 Beacon St.). Bar ‘Cino is part of an employee-owned restaurant group that’s behind Papa Razzi in Massachusetts and some other restaurants in Rhode Island. Bar ‘Cino’s menu features Italian cuisine, such as piadina (a thin flatbread folded and stuffed with various ingredients), pasta, and bruschetta, but the star of the show is the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/15/21066172/boston-pizza-news-updates-early-2020">thin-crust grilled pizza</a>. The pizzas are cut at the table with scissors and are reminiscent of <a href="https://www.eater.com/2014/7/1/6199067/the-road-to-the-38-al-forno-in-providence-ri">the pizza at Providence’s famous Al Forno</a>. </p>
<p id="xhfCGr">Bar ‘Cino’s opening menu <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/01/14/bar-cino-brookline-open/">reportedly</a> includes a margherita made with fresh tomato, basil, and scallions, and another pizza topped with Rhode Island mushrooms, fontina, parmesan, grilled chicories (<a href="https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/how-to-cook-with-chicories-endive-radicchio-escarole-frisee-article">crunchy greens</a>), herbs, and a grape reduction called saba. </p>
<p id="vszL5n"><em>EVERETT </em></p>
<p id="m2K7u1">Everett’s extravagant Encore Boston Harbor casino (1 Broadway) is <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/6/21/18700542/encore-boston-harbor-casino-resort-opening-everett-restaurants">packed with dining options</a>; now there’s a new one, and its prices are a bit lower than most of the casino’s food. The <strong>Encore Cantina</strong> food truck is now parked on the casino floor, serving tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. Diners can get three tacos for $9 or as a $12 combo with tortilla chips and a drink, and there are a few other options as well. There’s some roped-off seating nearby, and the truck is open from 6 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, noon to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to midnight Sunday.</p>
<p id="LPu8PQ"><em>QUINCY </em></p>
<p id="yvUbIz"><strong>99 Ranch Market</strong> — which <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/11/20/never-heard-ranch-market-asian-wegmans-and-coming-quincy/op9jlzmELPXVD9Ru2GRkdP/story.html?fbclid=IwAR2l5yMeiwvBrtFQ_favgmqjQ0nmWGXmatBlaifT7fbHHm80byWhhjs1VOk">the <em>Boston Globe</em> describes</a> as “the Asian Wegmans” — is opening its first (and probably not last) New England store this weekend, with a big celebration planned for January 18 and 19. It’s located in the former Big Y space at 475 Hancock St., part of a California-based chain with over 50 locations, joining quite a few other Asian markets in Quincy, including C-Mart and Kam Man.</p>
<p id="SpzkGD">99 Ranch Market’s popular “hot deli” section won’t debut at the Quincy location for a while, per the <em>Globe</em>, because it’s complicated to set up, but when it does, there’ll be Chinese barbecue and dim sum.</p>
<p id="Vdquer">The market, which has been around since the 1980s, sells plenty of meat and seafood, items like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/99RanchMarket/photos/a.150826064829/10157031920514830/?type=3&theater">brown sugar boba ice cream</a>, hot pot accoutrements, and much more. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, and there are lots of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/469269534004881/">special activities, live performances, and deals</a> going on during opening weekend.</p>
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<h2 id="YXpdUc">January 10, 2020: Sushi Burritos, Chinese Hot Pot, Short Rib Poutine, and More </h2>
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<cite>Yoki Express/<a class="ql-link" href="https://www.yokiexpress.com/" target="_blank">Official Site</a></cite>
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<p id="4NxV5w"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="ZyllKT"><em>FENWAY</em></p>
<p id="zsPPr6">Outside of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/3/20895384/jody-adams-greek-street-time-out-market-boston">Time Out Market Boston</a> (401 Park Dr., Boston), there’s an ice skating rink dubbed the Rink at 401 Park — and now there are snacks on hand for skaters. Time Out has launched the <strong>Time Out Market Truck</strong>, a refurbished vintage truck parked alongside the rink and serving hot chocolate, cider, cookies, and more, Thursday through Sunday.</p>
<p id="QgnRX8"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="xOhFTD"><em>AGASSIZ, CAMBRIDGE</em></p>
<p id="hMl65N"><strong>Little Crepe Cafe</strong> is now open in the former Oxford Spa space (102 Oxford St., Cambridge), according to local reports on the Nextdoor social network, although neighbors report that it’s a bit of a preview opening at the moment and hours might not be regular yet. The menu includes crepes, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, smoothies, and more, as owner Kamil Sylvain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/23/20879880/little-crepe-cafe-cambridge-opening-fall-2019">previously told Eater</a>. “We envision the cafe as a communal place where friends, families, and associates can meet and break bread,” Sylvain said at the time.</p>
<p id="kEe90p"><em>PORTER SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE</em></p>
<p id="wxToTv"><strong>Yoki Express </strong>is now open in Cambridge’s Porter Square, taking over the longtime Bruegger’s Bagels space at 1876 Massachusetts Ave. and serving poke bowls and sushi burritos. The doors opened <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yokiexpressporter/photos/a.108837020623624/108845860622740/?type=3&__xts__[0]=68.ARBV3Qqp0Ex4ocyLBpGbGjcs6QxxxoJftz0cGRFt2mMApJMs_VCafKy92TMkIN9YW0lnLZdHHCuS74qP6lRrhIe1cClZ8nc5yYckXZ7CNMfhiEgxpauKanGRgBWZbp2Hax-SkwN32kc--oJA7exBy5lWCbFkqTC1lAnQFCemlK65F6bEKMFh04R_GtIOxoiEzDbOJD_aAV3DvVDaPrH46qiYgS4tbIxoPjnbalu5o4FnF7phvgL-3QtKy7vKNLCHihq1CRz8345vl4GjrGK-g2kWYu2lrP1Ug6sNaq7tzENnhZ3J_UCcA1CoPKc06pf20-FiVFdV7GtnJV159toOEX4&__tn__=-R">in late December</a>, but it will celebrate a grand opening <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yokiexpressporter/photos/a.116927723147887/120753956098597/?type=3&__xts__[0]=68.ARA4bXT1ffMRuJaquks0T3egXvxU5plKb2Ev9cULO_sErAygH4HMArZf9vflqvGl_K-Lp5rZ9vCLcPS0_XkdmVTJuki2bjHZ85N5Lojzo_UnGZ_dygk9YTiDc9WRzhLhsn3mBq5spE12CGjwr2r9plhkk46wnUA1RnPI-lQiXPunZ66vxATeMV1--p2Qm3QI_-UZMNQCjPJuPp8_OKf6ueWWdEr8xxAYYE-4aI6fj9jPa_XYLvRyYUJN7SSQIwctVokbrmm9Pm06q4qEcztIBuvY4o-vSw20afAg2mOEHiSoRxHYVIpNjzMj511axdwZytTatbvx_qJY4-EjtSGpdbU&__tn__=-R">on January 31</a>. It’s the second Yoki Express location — <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/3/9/14867716/yoki-express-seaport-open">the first is in Boston’s Seaport</a> — and both are casual offshoots of the sit-down Yoki restaurant and bar at Medford’s Station Landing. The new Yoki Express, like the older one, offers pickup, takeout, and catering.</p>
<p id="lYvM9F"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="ko2D2q"><em>BROOKLINE</em></p>
<p id="mGJaZ6">Providence’s <strong>Lamei Hot Pot </strong>has <a href="http://www.lameihotpot.com/">expanded to Brookline</a>, now open at 230 Harvard St. in Coolidge Corner. (The Chinese restaurant first opened in Providence in 2015.) Diners can choose their soup base, such as wild mushroom broth or ChongQuing-style “crazy spicy,” opt in for the unlimited dipping sauce buffet, and choose from a wide variety of meats, vegetables, and other items to cook in the hot pot. (Early reviewers <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2Fbiz%2Flamei-hot-pot-brookline&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fboston.eater.com%2F2020%2F1%2F3%2F21048426%2Fboston-restaurant-openings-boston-winter-2020" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">are particularly enthusiastic</a> about the duck blood.)</p>
<p id="eM1VdO"><em>MEDFORD</em></p>
<p id="1axLAI"><strong>LongCross Bar and Kitchen </strong>(located at Station Landing, 501 Fellsway) is now open; it’s from the same owner, Greg Coughlin, as <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-macaroni-cheese-boston">mac and cheese</a> standby <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/8447/olde-magouns-saloon">Olde Magoun’s Saloon</a> in Somerville as well as <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/22400/blackmoor-bar-kitchen">Blackmoor Bar and Kitchen</a> in Charlestown. On the <a href="https://longcrossbar.com/dinner-menu/">menu</a> at LongCross: short rib poutine, chili, Detroit-inspired deep-dish pizza made in the brick oven, a Reuben, and lots more. Open all day, every day, with brunch on the weekends.</p>
<p id="ShdCvf"><em>QUINCY</em></p>
<p id="82CFGD">Quincy has <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p.teaquincy/">a new tea shop</a>, <strong>PTea</strong>, located at 65 Billings Rd. and serving a variety of bubble teas, fruit teas, and <a href="https://www.eater.com/2018/9/21/17846630/cheese-tea-trend-explained">cheese teas</a>. The shop has a very cutesy vibe — a pink, gold, and white color scheme <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7CoHwmlp8g/">with bow-shaped seats</a> and a giant wall panel of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7CxtWOlyCS/">pink and white flowers</a>.</p>
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<h2 id="g8OGvr">January 3, 2020: Natural Wine, Cornflake-Encrusted Corn Dogs, Cajun Seafood, and More </h2>
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<cite>Gray’s Hall/<a class="ql-link" href="https://www.grayshall.com/" target="_blank">Official Site</a></cite>
<figcaption>A spread of food from Gray’s Hall, a new wine bar in South Boston</figcaption>
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<p id="duVCdR"><em>Note: Due to days off around the holidays, the last update was published </em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/13/20863100/restaurant-openings-boston-late-2019"><em>on December 16, 2019</em></a><em>, so today’s over-stuffed update includes openings from the second half of December into the first few days of January.</em></p>
<p id="Cb0Biz"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="gTitoE"><em>ALLSTON</em></p>
<p id="6dMfSj">The <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/17564/super-88-market-food-connection">Super 88 food hall</a> (1 Brighton Ave.) has a new vendor: <strong>Tonkatsu King</strong> is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/10/tonkatsu-king-to-open-in-former-geido.html">now open</a> in the former Geido Sushi space, and it’s serving a cornflake-encrusted corn dog, among other dishes. Early reviewers particularly liked the cheese tonkatsu and gyudon.</p>
<p id="5pDKig"><em>CHARLESTOWN</em></p>
<p id="GUrBTz">A cafe has replaced a juice shop in Charlestown: <strong>Mister Q. Cafe</strong> is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/mister-q-cafe-opens-in-charlestown.html">now open</a> in the former Boston Juicing space (283 Main St.), serving pancakes, panini, coffee, soup, and more.</p>
<p id="WSKcfr"><em>DOWNTOWN CROSSING</em></p>
<p id="zIpfD7"><strong>Cafe Bonjour</strong> <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2018/12/cafe-bonjour-to-open-in-bostons.html">is open</a> at 55 Temple Pl., operating from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and serving a French cafe-leaning menu of crepes, tartines, breads and pastries baked in-house, and more. (There’s also an Impossible Burger on the menu, along with a variety of other vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options.) The business has <a href="http://cafebonjourboston.com/">a stated focus</a> on ingredients that are “ethically grown” and “local sourced,” organic when possible, free-range (meat and dairy), wild-caught (fish), and sustainable, with options for meat-free diets as well as gluten-free, paleo, and keto.</p>
<p id="As88Vi"><em>EAST BOSTON</em></p>
<p id="0EJ3dU">Popular Charlestown restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/26777/monument"><strong>Monument</strong></a> has expanded over to East Boston, <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/01/02/no-name-restaurant-closed/">opening inside Logan Airport</a> as part of the airport’s recent impressive increase in good dining options. Located in terminal B, the new Monument serves dishes such as kung pao Brussels sprouts, pizza, short ribs with mac and cheese, and more. And because this is an airport, breakfast begins at 5 a.m. daily.</p>
<p id="tAkrdk"><em>FINANCIAL DISTRICT</em></p>
<p id="c5r5dw"><strong>Bluestone Lane — </strong>a New York-based, Australia-inspired cafe chain that expanded to Cambridge’s Harvard Square <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/5/20949718/bluestone-lane-cambridge-cafe-opening">in late 2019</a> — is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/05/bluestone-lane-to-open-in-downtown.html">now open</a> in Boston’s Financial District as well (<a href="https://bluestonelane.com/coffee-shops/financial-district-coffee-shop-125-high-st-boston/">125 High St.</a>). Unlike the full-service Harvard location, High Street is a small grab-and-go location without seating, located in the 125 High Street building lobby. <a href="https://bluestonelane.com/coffee-shops/financial-district-coffee-shop-125-high-st-boston/">The menu</a> includes several variations on avocado toast and other toasts, including one with divisive Australian condiment Vegemite; a vegan cereal option with oat milk and berries; and flat whites, iced chocolate, cold brew, matcha lattes, and other beverages in the coffee/tea/chocolate realm.</p>
<p id="acmrAV"><em>HYDE PARK</em></p>
<p id="ragB5L">Jamaican restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/18/18484758/only-one-jamaican-restaurant-hyde-park-expansion"><strong>Only One</strong></a> is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/04/only-one-jamaican-restaurant-to-open-in.html">now open</a> in a former D’Angelo space (1345 Hyde Park Ave.). Despite the name, the restaurant is one of three, with older siblings in Dorchester and Brockton. Only One serves curry shrimp, beef patties, oxtail, and more.</p>
<p id="t5gMPj"><em>SOUTH BOSTON</em></p>
<p id="RjDl9R">South Boston has a new wine bar focused mostly on natural wines, and it comes from a familiar team: <strong>Gray’s Hall </strong>(615 E Broadway)<strong> </strong>opened <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/12/26/grays-hall-wine-bar-opens-south-boston">on December 31</a>, adjacent to its sibling shop American Provisions (which <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/2/12/18220545/american-provisions-dorchester-expansion">expanded to Dorchester</a> last year, too). The pair of American Provisions shops are known for selling cheese, charcuterie, natural wines, and local beers, so it feels appropriately complementary to open a restaurant that features some of the same themes.</p>
<p id="8qu3cg">As co-owner Matt Thayer <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/5/1/18525265/american-provisions-wine-bar-expansion-south-boston">previously told Eater</a>, the team drew inspiration from natural wine bars in Paris and elsewhere around Europe, trying to bring that old-world charm to South Boston. “We have a market that offers that old-world way of grocery shopping,” he said at the time, “and we hope to bring some of that to the space next door.”</p>
<p id="Z0ROok">Thayer owns the businesses with Andy Fadous; <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/8229/row-34">Row 34</a> alum Mira Stella is general manager and wine director, while <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/16901/tasting-counter">Tasting Counter</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/5957/tres-gatos">Tres Gatos</a> alum Marcos Sanchez is chef, <a href="https://www.grayshall.com/menu">serving dishes like</a> fried almonds with Thai spice; rock shrimp with roasted sunchokes, ham broth, and herb oil; grilled lamb skewers with yogurt, chimichurri, and lime; and steak frites with watercress and black garlic.</p>
<p id="sjsroq">Gray’s Hall is open daily from 4 p.m. to midnight, with dinner served between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. (and snacks from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.); last call at 11:30 p.m. Some reservations are accepted, but <a href="https://www.grayshall.com/reservations">walk-ins are encouraged</a>.</p>
<p id="K4LfCN"><em>WEST END</em></p>
<p id="nxMtdX">In Boston’s rapidly developing West End neighborhood, cocktail bar <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/24/20926746/death-and-co-new-york-boston-sibling-cocktail-bar-expansion"><strong>Sound Advice</strong></a><strong> </strong>is now open at the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/60045/hub-on-causeway-boston">Hub on Causeway</a> development at TD Garden. It has ties to New York’s acclaimed Death & Co cocktail bar, whose owners, Proprietors LLC, consulted on Sound Advice as well as several other venues around the country. Sound Advice is owned by the hospitality group Decurion, which is also behind ArcLight Cinemas, which as a Hub on Causeway location.</p>
<p id="9zoIUO">Several of Sound Advice’s cocktails feature local ingredients, such as the Joyride, which mixes Boston-based Bully Boy vodka with Lillet Rose, lemon juice, grapefruit cordial, ginger, seltzer, and rosewater. In addition to cocktails, Sound Advice features a small selection of wines and beers and a basic snack list (olives, nuts, and the like).</p>
<p id="ylKZXv">Meanwhile, <em>inside</em> TD Garden (100 Legends Way), <strong>Wow Bao</strong> is now open for hockey season, serving bao and potstickers. The Chicago-based chain is affiliated with massive Chicago restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. (<a href="https://www.wowbao.com/locations">Another location</a> is expected to open at Logan Airport in spring 2020.)</p>
<p id="NTjtDQ"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="a84PZk"><em>TEELE SQUARE, SOMERVILLE</em></p>
<p id="Kmq0RV">Over the past few years, the Boston area has developed an affinity for <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/cajun-seafood-boston">Cajun-style seafood restaurants</a> that invite diners to dig into spicy seafood dishes with their hands. The newest addition: <strong>Happy Crab</strong>, now open in the <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/11/happy-crab-to-open-in-former-amelias.html">former Amelia’s space</a> (1137 Broadway) in Somerville’s Teele Square. The bulk of <a href="https://happycrabcajunseafood.com/dine_in.html">the menu</a> involves a three-step process in which diners choose seafood (clams, mussels, snow crab, crawfish, and more), flavoring and spice level (garlic butter and more), and sides that go in the bag with the seafood (noodles, potatoes, etc.). There are also appetizers such as crab cakes, edamame, and cocktail shrimp; po’ boys; and cocktails (mai tais, fog cutters, and the like).</p>
<p id="uhFOgN"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="xcP0LQ"><em>BROOKLINE</em></p>
<p id="n2hhpW">The small local Rod Dee Thai chain has sort of disbanded in recent years, with some locations closing altogether while others have rebranded, retaining some ties to their origins. The latest revamp is in Brookline’s Washington Square, where New Rod Dee (1671 Beacon St.) is now <strong>Is’ Original Thai Cuisine</strong>. (Down the street at 1422 Beacon, another Rod Dee reopened not too long ago as Rod D by Sitti, while the Fenway location is now Rod Thai Family Taste.) </p>
<p id="NOGWth">Is’ opened <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B61ad-hFDZ8/">on January 3</a>, named for Is, who opened Rod Dee with a partner in 1995. “Now, I think it is the right time that the next generation of my family to take care of my original recipes,” Is writes <a href="https://www.isoriginalthai.com/about-us">on the restaurant’s website</a>. “I sincerely hope that my experience and my original recipes will continue to give happiness to my lovely customers again.”</p>
<p id="ZNsrIt">The menu includes a lot of the usual suspects: chicken satay, tod mun, fried chive dumplings, and other appetizers; tom yum and tom kha soups; choose-your-meat curries; fried rice and noodle dishes; and more. The “Thai specialties” section includes a few dishes that are slightly harder to find around the Boston area — although getting easier by the day as Boston’s Thai scene <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/4/20994621/dakzen-somerville-thai-food-feature">continues to evolve</a> — like yen ta fo and boat noodles.</p>
<p id="KeFh5I"><em>CHELMSFORD</em></p>
<p id="Cb39Rz">Coal-fired pizza mini-chain <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/19321/max-leo-s"><strong>Max & Leo’s</strong></a><strong> </strong>has <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/12/max-and-leos-opens-in-chelmsford.html">opened a new location</a>, this time in Chelmsford (20 Boston Rd., <a href="https://www.lowellsun.com/2019/10/26/new-pizzeria-set-to-open-in-chelmsford-this-winter/">formerly a Friendly’s</a>); it also has locations in Newton, Sudbury, and inside <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/18709/game-on">Game On</a> in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, as well as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MaxLeosArtisanPizzaChicago/">a Chicago offshoot</a> inside a Kings location. Aside from Max & Leo’s coal-fired 15-inch pizzas, the restaurants serve salads, roasted wings, coal-fired nachos, calzones, and more.</p>
<p id="szDWmH"><em>QUINCY</em></p>
<p id="jIjBEC">Quincy Center <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2019/12/20/tokenfire-open-quincy/">has a new Irish pub</a>: <strong>Tokenfire</strong> is now open at 35 Washington St., owned by Breda O’Connor and honoring her late nephew Noel O’Connor, a local restaurant industry vet. Noel O’Connor worked at <a href="http://boston.eater.com/venue/the-townshend">the Townshend</a> (also in Quincy Center), among other restaurants, and prior to his death, he and the Townshend team had been talking about opening <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2016/5/12/11662514/townshend-team-quincy-opening-second-restaurant">a tavern called Belfry Hall</a> in the 35 Washington St. space that now houses Tokenfire. (The Townshend team is not involved in the new restaurant.) <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7682/cinquecento">Cinquecento</a> alum Nicola Battistacci is in the kitchen, serving shepherd’s pie, flatbreads, burgers, mussels in an ‘nduja sausage sauce, and more. Tokenfire is open daily from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. </p>
<p id="DfJwGP"><em>WATERTOWN</em></p>
<p id="eUxAv6">Another Boston-area location of international burger chain <strong>Shake Shack </strong><a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2018/10/shake-shack-to-open-at-arsenal-yards-in.html">is now open</a> at the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/10/24/18019408/shake-shack-watertown-expansion-2020">Arsenal Yards development</a> (485 Arsenal St.), which has quite a few restaurants <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/2/20895233/arsenal-yards-watertown-restaurants">in the works</a>. This is Shake Shack’s sixth Massachusetts location, following Chestnut Hill, Cambridge’s Harvard Square, Dedham’s Legacy Place, and two in Boston proper (on Newbury Street in Back Bay and in the Seaport District). </p>
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https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/3/21048426/boston-restaurant-openings-boston-winter-2020Rachel Leah Blumenthal2020-03-04T16:34:33-05:002020-03-04T16:34:33-05:00Cambridge’s Central Square Is Getting a Ton of New Food Options Soon — and More Coming Attractions
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<figcaption>Ice cream shop Toscanini’s will reopen later this year in roughly its original space on Main Street, part of a new boutique hotel called 907 Main | Toscanini’s/<a class="ql-link" href="https://www.tosci.com/news/" target="_blank">Official Site</a></figcaption>
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<p>A weekly roundup of news about exciting restaurants in the works in and around Boston</p> <p id="qFeTeV"><em>Welcome to Eater Boston’s new roundup of “coming attractions” news. Updated most Wednesdays, this roundup will include notes on exciting restaurants in the works in and around Boston. You’ll always find the most recent updates at the top of the page. Know of something that should be on our radar? Email </em><a href="mailto:boston@eater.com"><em>boston@eater.com</em></a><em>.</em></p>
<p id="T4adCp"><em>Looking for restaurants that have already opened? </em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/13/20863100/restaurant-openings-boston-late-2019"><em>Find that roundup here</em></a><em>, usually updated on Fridays. And our </em><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/12/20862492/restaurant-closings-boston-late-2019"><em>closures roundup</em></a><em>, updated most Thursdays, details recent closings (and restaurants that have announced that they will close but haven’t yet).</em></p>
<aside id="Zj5sd4"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"The Ultimate Guide to 2020 Restaurant Openings Around Boston","url":"https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/8/21056844/2020-boston-restaurant-opening-guide"}]}'></div></aside><h2 id="vHCkso">March 4, 2020 — Lots of Things for Central Square, Guy Fieri Times Two, and More</h2>
<p id="JARkgC"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="KDr7YH"><em>DOWNTOWN BOSTON</em></p>
<p id="V8ectn">On the heels of his Boston debut in late 2019, television personality and restaurateur Guy Fieri now has <em>two </em>more Boston restaurants up his sleeve, replacing Explorateur (186 Tremont St., across from Boston Common) with <strong>Guy Fieri’s Boston Kitchen + Bar</strong> and a fast-casual chicken shop, <strong>Chicken Guy</strong>. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/3/2/21161182/guy-fieri-more-restaurants-boston">Read more.</a></p>
<p id="aMZU2P">In other downtown Boston news, the city’s unstoppable wave of poke shops will continue <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/02/poke-city-to-open-in-former-wheelhouse.html">with the opening of <strong>Poke City</strong></a> in the former <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/13577/wheelhouse">Wheelhouse</a> space at 63 Broad St. (Wheelhouse, a popular burger shop, closed recently in preparation for its move to the forthcoming food hall High Street Place nearby.) Poke City has an older location near Porter Square in Cambridge.</p>
<p id="4u7Wsc"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="wjvHlh"><em>CENTRAL SQUARE</em></p>
<p id="duRIHt">A few more details are out regarding Cambridge’s forthcoming boutique hotel 907 Main and its dining options, which will include <strong>Blue Owl</strong>, a rooftop bar; <strong>the Dial</strong>, a restaurant; the return of ice cream shop <strong>Toscanini’s</strong>, which was previously located at the site of the hotel; and Belmont bakery <strong>Praliné</strong>. The hotel itself, along with Blue Owl and the Dial, should open in May 2020, with the other two businesses following soon after. Here’s a <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/27/21156009/blue-owl-907-main-hotel-cambridge-menu">sneak peek at Blue Owl’s menu</a>, and here’s <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/03/03/the-dial-menu-907-main-cambridge/">the Dial’s</a>.</p>
<p id="jrrkEC">In other Central Square news, mixed-use development <a href="https://marketcentral.com/">Market Central</a> announced the first two of its ground-floor retail tenants today. <strong>Muku </strong>— a ramen shop from chef Toru Oga, who is also behind <a href="https://www.ogasnatick.com/">Oga’s Japanese Cuisine</a> in Natick, a nearly two-decade-year-old restaurant — will open in May 2020, serving lunch and dinner. <strong>Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar </strong>— which has several locations in Boston, Salem, and Tokyo<strong> </strong>— will open in August 2020, serving coffee, pastries, small bites, and more, not to mention natural wines and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The development, which includes three different residential buildings, will include an outdoor covered walkway and marketplace with 15,000 square feet of retail space, so keep an eye out for further announcements as these are just the first two. </p>
<p id="413jmT"><em>UNION SQUARE</em></p>
<p id="ogkB0O">Former <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/34916/bow-market">Bow Market</a> pop-up <strong>Perillas</strong>, a bibimbap shop, is making a comeback, rejoining the Somerville market this summer as a permanent tenant. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/28/21157515/perillas-bow-market-union-square-somerville-reopening">Read more.</a></p>
<p id="aXJDVc"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="SRBjWe"><em>BURLINGTON</em></p>
<p id="LZWLiK">Joining the recently announced forthcoming <strong>Fogo de Chão </strong>at the Burlington Mall will be salad chain <strong>Sweetgreen</strong>, which could open this summer. Sweetgreen is slated for <a href="https://www.simon.com/mall/burlington-mall/stores/management-office/stream/the-village-at-burlington-mall-6135933">the Village at Burlington Mall</a>, a portion of the redevelopment of the Burlington Mall that will also include Japanese barbecue chain <strong>Gyu-Kaku</strong>.</p>
<p id="l0ZFuH"><em>CHESTNUT HILL</em></p>
<p id="cfU8mb">O Ya’s Tim and Nancy Cushman are getting closer to opening their new <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/11/20860751/tim-nancy-cushman-bianca-chestnut-hill">family-friendly, wood-fired restaurant Bianca</a> at Chestnut Hill development the Street, and now they’ve announced that it will include <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/27/lifestyle/o-yas-tim-nancy-cushman-plan-roman-pizzeria-good-times-roll-downtown/">a Roman pizzeria with its own identity</a>: <strong>Mr. Roni Cups</strong> will open at 33 Boylston St. inside Bianca in late March, serving Roman-style pizza by the slice and pan, along with wood-fired rotisserie chicken, shawarma, and more. </p>
<p id="HZbcIc"><em>QUINCY</em></p>
<p id="qZBowQ">Latin American-inspired cocktail bar <strong>Pearl & Lime</strong>, <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2019/09/11/pearl-lime-townshend-quincy-center/">a sequel</a> to <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/16281/the-townshend">the Townshend</a>,<strong> </strong>could open later this month at 32 Chestnut St. in Quincy Center. Owners Palmer Matthews and Devin Adams have <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/02/26/kings-back-bay-karaoke-bar-backstage/">brought on Jennifer O’Neil as executive chef</a>; the Cape Cod native has been cooking in Southern California for the last few years, including as executive chef at Leona on Venice Beach. Pearl & Lime sous chef Alex Galvis is an alum of Alden & Harlow and Naco Taco. Expect a rum- and tequila-filled cocktail list from Matthews. </p>
<p id="Rk3fPD"><em>EVERYWHERE</em></p>
<p id="6fbpXN">Prepare for a lot more <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35645/kelly-s-roast-beef-2"><strong>Kelly’s Roast Beef</strong></a>, maybe. The popular local chain announced this week that it is opening itself up to franchising opportunities in hopes of adding as many as six new restaurants across Greater Boston and elsewhere in New England over the next two years. The company has its sights set on Natick, Quincy, Worcester, and Providence, as well as express locations in mall food courts and at schools. The ultimate goal: 50 total location operating within the next five years. Got between $900,000 and $1.7 million available? One of those locations could be yours.</p>
<p id="zcvaL0"><em>WOBURN</em></p>
<p id="tdkGtf"><a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/02/shake-shack-broadway-surf-cava-coming.html">Here comes another <strong>Shake Shack</strong></a>, as well as <strong>the Broadway Rooftop Bar and Restaurant</strong>, <strong>Surf Seafood</strong>, grain bowl chain <strong>Cava</strong>, ubiquitous cafe chain <strong>Caffe Nero</strong>, and <strong>Panera</strong>. They’re all slated to open <a href="https://properties.edens.com/properties/woburnmall">at Woburn Village</a>, an open-air development replacing the Woburn Mall.</p>
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<h2 id="viUJbm">February 26, 2020 — Barbecue, Macarons, and More</h2>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater Boston</cite>
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<p id="WvAeaR"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="BzLWJj"><em>MYSTERY LOCATION</em></p>
<p id="w1XqZB">Local chefs Kate (Toro, Craigie) and Trevor Smith (Little Donkey, Coppa) are <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/02/12/yellow-door-taqueria-south-end-open/">working on opening their own restaurant</a>, <strong>Thistle & Leek</strong>, at a yet-to-be-disclosed location. The gastropub will reportedly lean Spanish and Italian. At <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B84b3p4AYJD/">a recent preview event</a> at the Formaggio Kitchen Annex, the Smiths served dishes such as pork and veal terrine with lentils and pickles; rye cavatelli with maitake and chicken liver; and salt-baked rutabaga with cider-glazed beef cheek.</p>
<p id="78WpBS"><em>SOUTH END</em></p>
<p id="yc7usY">Speaking of Spanish-inspired food, chef Michael Serpa — who is behind <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12246/select-oyster-bar">Select Oyster Bar</a> and the very recently opened <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/29/21113491/grand-tour-french-bistro-newbury-street-open-michael-serpa">Grand Tour</a> — will bring a taste of the Iberian Peninsula to Boston later this year, opening <strong>Atlántico</strong> at 600 Harrison Ave. (the former <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/30/21042652/southern-proper-south-end-closing">Southern Proper</a> space). <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/18/21142063/atlantico-south-end-michael-serpa-opening-spring">Read more</a> about the restaurant (and daytime cafe).</p>
<p id="tECsnL"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="LQcW8l"><em>BROOKLINE</em></p>
<p id="0jc1jB">Updates continue to trickle out on <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/65829/ivory-pearl"><strong>Ivory Pearl</strong></a>, the exciting new seafood and cocktail project from Ran Duan and his Baldwin Bar/Blossom Bar team, which is slated for 1704 Beacon St. in Washington Square. Now heading for a late spring or early summer 2020 opening, Ivory Pearl has announced a key hire: <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/22227/bar-mezzana">Bar Mezzana</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/26725/eventide-oyster-boston">Eventide Fenway</a> alum Ian Maschal will be <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/02/19/ian-maschal-chef-ivory-pearl/">heading up the kitchen team</a>, serving grilled whole fish, crudos, and other seafood dishes, along with a burger and a variety of vegetarian and vegan options.</p>
<p id="8hP6wK"><em>QUINCY</em></p>
<p id="qc413l"><strong>Miam Miam Macaronerie</strong>, a macaron shop that used to operate out of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2015/11/20/9768718/miam-miam-macaronerie-opens-south-boston">a South Boston storefront</a>, will open in Quincy Center this spring, selling more than just macarons. Customers will also find chocolates and French pastries, such as kouign-ammans, at the shop, which is owned by Blue Dragon and Bin 26 Enoteca alum Jennifer Turner. Miam Miam has been around in one form or another since 2014, and the Quincy storefront could open in March or April this year, located at Munroe Place (1205 Hancock St.) — right by the Quincy Center MBTA station. </p>
<p id="hMBfij">It’ll have a little bit of seating inside, and beverages such as herbal teas will be available. There will always be around a dozen macaron flavors available, such as red velvet and orange blossom.</p>
<p id="ZVc3Kv">When Miam Miam opens, it’ll join several other dining options at the Munroe Place apartment building, including local breakfast chain Gunther Tooties, Indian restaurant Sher-a-Punjab, and more.</p>
<p id="hm7Jw7"><em>WALTHAM</em></p>
<p id="llsonL">Remember that Waltham location of Dosa Factory that has been in the works <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/9/7/17831504/dosa-factory-closed-back-bay-boston">since, uh, a decade ago</a>? Yeah, that’s not happening. Instead, <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/11/peppinos-dosa-to-open-in-waltham.html">a <em>different</em> dosa restaurant will open</a> at the 434 Moody St. space, <strong>Peppino’s Dosa</strong>, serving <a href="https://twitter.com/RLoganW9/status/1190021029336367114">vegetarian and vegan Indian food</a>. It could open within the next few weeks.</p>
<p id="vZTxhq"><em>WORCESTER</em></p>
<p id="j4BoUh">One of Boston’s best barbecue restaurants is...not actually very close to Boston. But barbecue-hungry Bostonians are willing to drive 60 miles west of the city to reach Sturbridge’s acclaimed <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/23997/b-t-s-smokehouse"><strong>B.T.’s Smokehouse</strong></a>. Soon, that distance could be a <em>tiny</em> bit shorter: B.T.’s <a href="https://www.wbjournal.com/article/sturbridge-bbq-restaurant-to-open-a-worcester-location">is expanding to Worcester</a> (318 Park Ave.).</p>
<p id="nhGKbC">Named for chef and owner Brian Treitman, the original B.T.’s is a casual, small restaurant that features dry-rubbed meats slow-smoked on apple and hickory woods. There are sandwiches and platters featuring brisket, pulled pork, and more, not to mention other treats like bison burgers and catfish po’ boys.</p>
<p id="QwOnhN">Operations director Billy Nemeroff will be the co-owner and operator of the forthcoming Worcester location, which will have a slightly different name: <strong>B.T.’s Fried Chicken and BBQ</strong>. The Sturbridge location serves fried chicken once a month, but the Worcester location will feature it daily. Like the Sturbridge location, Worcester will smoke meat onsite. The team is not announcing an opening timeline yet. </p>
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<h2 id="3he6tN">February 12, 2020 — Southern Soul Food and Asian Fusion, Brazilian Steakhouse Fare, and More </h2>
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<cite>Anthony Caldwell</cite>
<figcaption>Salmon sliders at 50Kitchen</figcaption>
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<p id="vvjBt7"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="mXfvyS"><em>DORCHESTER</em></p>
<p id="aIWHcF">Chef and owner Anthony Caldwell debuted his Fields Corner restaurant, called <strong>50Kitchen</strong> (1450 Dorchester Ave.), with a limited menu and limited hours in late January, and he plans to open with a full menu and regular hours on February 23. Caldwell <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/01/29/dorchester-50kitchen-open/">overcame a past that included addiction and incarceration</a> to achieve his ultimate goal of operating his own restaurant. 50Kitchen’s menu will feature a fusion of Southern soul food and Asian cuisine, according to Caldwell. </p>
<p id="TNUIiG">“I looked around the neighborhood and knew I had to make food that spoke to everyone,” Caldwell told Eater. “I needed to find something that speaks to the black community and to the Vietnamese community.” </p>
<p id="crED7C">Some examples of that fusion include banh mi made with smoked brisket, jambalaya egg rolls, and kimchi made with collard greens. Keep an eye out on Dorchester Avenue for 50Kitchen. </p>
<p id="r9sR5U"><em>JAMAICA PLAIN </em></p>
<p id="BkN6Sg">Jamaica Plain is getting a nose-to-tail butcher: <strong>Meadowlark Butcher and Grocer</strong> will <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/02/11/meadowlark-butcher-grocer-jamaica-plain/">open</a> at 579 Centre St. in the fall of 2020. Along with locally-sourced, grass-fed meat, Meadowlark will feature produce, dairy products, groceries, and a selection of prepared foods. </p>
<p id="ZLDOHN"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="lhaBwg"><em>BURLINGTON</em></p>
<p id="n0OCUT">Confirmed: Brazilian steakhouse chain <strong>Fogo de Chão</strong> will open <a href="https://burlington.wickedlocal.com/news/20200113/brazilian-steakhouse-chain-eyes-burlington-mall-outpost">at the Burlington Mall</a> this coming fall, with seating for over 360 (plus almost 100 more outside, when the season permits). The chain’s staff carves meat off skewers tableside. There’s also a Boston (Back Bay) location that’s nearly eight years old.</p>
<p id="fMCBHP"><em>NATICK </em></p>
<p id="w6u4dJ">A Michigan-based coffee and tea chain is coming to Natick (and not without <a href="https://natick.wickedlocal.com/news/20200209/natick-sweetwaters-coffee-amp-tea-is-coming-to-downtown">some degree of consternation</a> from local business owners). <strong>Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea</strong>, which opened its first shop in 1993 in Ann Arbor and has grown to include more than 40 locations in 12 states, plans to open its first New England outpost at 19 South Main St. in the Boston suburb. Along with coffee and tea, the Sweetwaters menu includes sandwiches, salads, and various pastries. </p>
<p id="sfn0Re"><em>NEWTON</em></p>
<p id="00CLCO">West Newton is getting a wine bar in the space formerly occupied by Coney Island Ice Cream. <strong>Flora’s Wine Bar</strong> <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2020/02/11/floras-wine-bar-west-newton">hopes to open this weekend</a>. The wine bar is the brainchild of Andrew Li (co-founder of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/8140/mei-mei">Mei Mei</a>) and Corey Fletcher, two Boston restaurant industry veterans who met while working together at Legal Sea Foods. Flora’s will feature mostly old world wines, as well as small bites such as charcuterie and pickles. </p>
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<h2 id="inS2Tn">February 4, 2020 — Beermosa Brunch, Noodles Galore, and More</h2>
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<figcaption>The bloody mary at City Works Eatery & Poor House </figcaption>
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<p id="hikam0"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="O3jY00"><em>BACK BAY</em></p>
<p id="vg3uiw">A wine and meze bar with a creative Greek wine selection is on the verge of opening in the former Cafe Jaffa space in Back Bay (48 Gloucester St.). <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61556/krasi-hecate-boston"><strong>Krasi</strong></a><strong> </strong>could open on February 10, pending final inspections. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/4/21123010/krasi-greek-wine-bar-boston-opening-food-photos">Get a sneak peek at the food and learn more here.</a></p>
<p id="N41Be7"><em>BRIGHTON</em></p>
<p id="YSbfhl">The Brighton space formerly occupied by a beloved Irish bar called <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/13014/green-briar-restaurant-pub">the Green Briar</a> (304 Washington St.) is getting a replacement called <strong>Peka</strong>. It will serve tapas, arepas, and other Latin cuisine, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7OfbY1htTU/">according to the restaurant’s Instagram account</a>. Katiuska Valiente is behind the project, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7OfbY1htTU/">per paperwork filed</a> with the city’s licensing board. Valiente has reportedly also <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/12/peka-plans-to-open-in-former-green.html">worked as a television news anchor</a> for Las Americas Media Group and Telemundo. Peka’s space will include two bars, seating for a whopping 360 diners and drinkers, and a seasonal patio that will expand the seating capacity by 42. </p>
<p id="gSsyuI"><em>EVERYWHERE-ISH</em></p>
<p id="0EN3cw">There’s a new delivery-only “ghost restaurant” in town: <a href="https://wingsquad.com/"><strong>Wing Squad</strong></a>, an Orlando-based company rapidly expanding around the country. Customers in and around Boston can find Wing Squad on four delivery platforms — GrubHub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates — and order a variety of wings, sides, and sweet treats.</p>
<p id="72VbfD">There are six flavors of wings (Buffalo, sweet chile, Cajun, and more); sides such as mac and cheese and salads; and desserts such as chocolate cake and cookies.</p>
<p id="j3pg9z"><em>FENWAY</em></p>
<p id="oSwSQB">Korean restaurant <strong>Sojuba</strong> is making a tiny move to get a big upgrade: It’s moving from 1260 to 1265 Boylston St., into the former Tony C’s space, as noted by Twitter user <a href="https://twitter.com/teddyballgame83/status/1224477795209875456">@teddyballgame83</a>.</p>
<p id="hnSNnv">The deal has been in the works for “quite some time,” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sojuba617/posts/776304419526149?__xts__[0]=68.ARCp7GP7mkeQS84SKLnkaXZhqOU1bVBrsQTCkfbszzIPeLPLbsRruWuHJogdWln3ZYx-061ZbSxLW4NYd24ulM2UrbxiyTRyvQ7tgQcKziCzWhoyF0qdg3oUbwXRZE-d8vY1PsKgihgoQvQg7Opo1aDp9J2ML9LaXflURW-e8sbLvg8XvV1IDnuMcmjtolbnTiZJRJSpUKUSVSfchDoLUjG0WA3ZKDAuLTRH3ZogYssVX3sa3tA8xus5NskXpZwgtMDjoIQnmuoJt6Qh-wlw44gF0KqdMZzbzAw9-hMxmDy0U-H9ftp-vfUObBITc-DSORQqjmOj48i8D-ZCNvFlUiY&__tn__=-R">per a Facebook post</a> from the restaurant, and it will allow the restaurant to triple its space (which includes a snazzy rooftop). “This super upgrade means that we will have 3X the space ... 3X the lights, 3X the sound, 3X the TV & 10X more SOJU!” The restaurant will also add lunch hours and expand the food and cocktail menus. Closing and opening dates still to come. </p>
<p id="ESe9tN"><em>ROSLINDALE</em></p>
<p id="vDaGkQ">Roslindale is getting a new West African restaurant. Folks have reportedly been <a href="https://www.universalhub.com/2020/west-african-food-returning-roslindale">working on the buildout</a> for a restaurant called <strong>Obosa</strong> at 146 Belgrade Ave. Gloria Omoregbee will be the proprietor of the restaurant, which will have seating for around 50 patrons. This won’t be Rozzie’s first West African restaurant; Suya Joint initially operated in the neighborhood before <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2015/1/26/7905649/suya-joint-moves-from-roslindale-to-roxbury">relocating</a> to Roxbury in the beginning of 2015. </p>
<p id="3Hh4l5"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="Txpohb"><em>CENTRAL SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE </em></p>
<p id="S9L7TI">Noodle-focused restaurant <strong>Nu Do Society</strong> will open around February or March 2020 in the former River Gods space (123 River St.), drawing inspiration from multiple Asian cuisines. One dish, for example, will be a tom yum ramen. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/31/21116599/nu-do-society-opening-central-square-cambridge">Learn more here.</a></p>
<p id="3KZoXG"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="CIiHCb"><em>WATERTOWN</em></p>
<p id="WwDRQ4">The Arsenal Yards development is getting its next restaurant (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/2/20895233/arsenal-yards-watertown-restaurants">of several</a>) soon: <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/4/27/17284650/city-works-eatery-pour-house-watertown-opening"><strong>City Works Eatery & Pour House</strong></a><strong> </strong>(91 Arsenal Yards Blvd.) has set an opening date of March 13. It’s the 10th location for the chain of beer-focused restaurants. This location will seat over 200 and feature 15 televisions, an 80-seat patio, and 90 beers, including 12 rotating taps for rare and limited selections and 30-40 taps for local beers. There will be six-ounce tastings and full pours available, as well as pre-selected and build-your-own flights. There will also be eight wines on draft and a couple flavors of White Claw hard seltzer.</p>
<p id="H2oWMg">To eat, there’ll be dishes like kung pao cauliflower, duck nachos, Nashville hot chicken wraps, the Impossible Burger, several mac and cheese options, and more, and weekends will feature a beermosa-drenched, rock and roll-themed brunch until 3 p.m.</p>
<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="6sqxpl">
<h2 id="KUJiYH">January 29, 2020 — A Suburban Brunch Smash Hit, an Offal Lot of Korean Barbecue, and More</h2>
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<img alt="A waffle made of hash browns is topped with a pile of pulled pork and green herb garnish, sitting on a pale blue plate. Strips of bacon are visible in the background." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/t3XnzzyQz1-iaLssFXQEel3kixc=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19656733/29744583_10101067071112768_3380334490046808588_o.jpg">
<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>A hash brown waffle topped with pulled pork at the Farmer’s Daughter in Easton, expanding to Sudbury</figcaption>
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<p id="K5sdNB"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="L1eTHm"><em>ALLSTON</em></p>
<p id="TuWUTf">Allston bar T’s Pub (973 Commonwealth Ave.), popular with Boston University students and folks headed to and from the Paradise Rock Club, will <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/ts-pub-in-boston-may-be-replaced-by.html">apparently be replaced</a> by a Korean barbecue chain, <strong>Gopchang Story BBQ</strong>. The website for Gopchang Story — which is based in South Korea and has outposts in New York City — lists the address for T’s Pub as “under construction” on its locations listing. The chain specializes in Korean barbecue, with a particular focus on offal. (In fact, the Korean word “gopchang” refers to the small intestines of animals such as cattle and pigs or a grilled dish made with them.) </p>
<p id="DSnIV6">Neither T’s Pub or Gopchang Story has replied to Eater’s requests for comment; stay tuned for further details on T’s Pub fate and Gopchang Story’s potential arrival. </p>
<p id="NmRxXh"><em>BEACON HILL</em></p>
<p id="h1Fqgc"><strong>Flour Bakery & Cafe</strong>, which had a burst of expansion a few years back, <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/flour-bakery-to-open-in-bostons-beacon.html">is at it again</a>, planning its ninth location, this one in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood (209 Cambridge St.). Owner Joanne Chang announced the news <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7t25RHgGma/">on Instagram</a>, indicating that she had looked at almost that exact space over 20 years ago when planning Flour’s very first location. “FINALLY we are going to make it ours,” she writes. The new location could open in spring 2020.</p>
<p id="W2vqIp"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="V1mZOW"><em>UNION SQUARE, SOMERVILLE</em></p>
<p id="L253Mu">One of 2020’s most anticipated openings, the Mexico City-inspired <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61554/barra-somerville"><strong>Barra</strong></a><strong> </strong>is on the verge of debuting in Union Square (23A Bow St.) — it could appear within the next week or so. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/23/21079213/barra-mexican-restaurant-bar-somerville-union-square">Read last week’s preview</a> to learn all about it.</p>
<p id="ehWr9v"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="jHHC1Y"><em>SUDBURY</em></p>
<p id="knyo7b">Easton’s smash-hit brunch destination of seven years, <strong>the Farmer’s Daughter</strong>, is finally <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-farmers-daughter-is-opening-in.html">adding a second location</a>, expanding to Sudbury’s Meadow Walk development (534 Boston Post Rd. [Rte. 20]) later this year. The new location will seat 100 and serve breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with the space available for private events at night.</p>
<p id="jRTl9w">In mid-2018, Farmer’s Daughter owner Chandra Gouldrup opened up <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/4/12/17229046/towneship-easton-menu-gallery-farmers-daughter">a massive Easton restaurant</a> called Towneship in a 150-year-old Swedish church; unfortunately <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/12/20862492/restaurant-closings-boston-late-2019">it closed</a> a little over a year later, but the Farmer’s Daughter remains in operation, popular as ever, serving farm-to-table, over-the-top brunch dishes like a New England Benedict with poached lobster and slab bacon; a “croissant-y Cristo”; and a French toast sundae.</p>
<p id="0UW4Re"><em>WATERTOWN</em></p>
<p id="nISCey">Framingham’s <strong>Nzuko</strong> — a casual restaurant that <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2016/10/13/13268314/nzuko-restaurant-framingham-global-fare">opened in late 2016</a>, serving a menu that draws influences from the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and beyond — is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/nzuko-restaurant-to-open-in-watertown.html">expanding to Watertown</a>, with “coming soon” signage up <a href="https://twitter.com/grahams/status/1222253522877669376">at 60 Howard St.</a> Nzuko caters to a variety of diets, especially offering choices for gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan diners. The menu includes dishes like jerk tofu; ginger and garlic salmon; a lamb kebab plate; falafel pockets; and more. Hint: If there’s ginger coconut cornbread available, be sure to try it.</p>
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<h2 id="d5D8Nx">January 22, 2020 — An Alewife Beer Hall, Boba Everywhere, and More</h2>
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<img alt="Two hands hold cups of brown sugar boba from Taiwanese chain Tiger Sugar. The iced tea drink is milky white with streaks of dark brown." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bwPbxnt-6dTi2htjGH3H-EcMVK4=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19615830/tiger_sugar.jpg">
<cite>Tiger Sugar</cite>
<figcaption>Tiger Sugar’s signature brown sugar boba tea</figcaption>
</figure>
<p id="H5tO7z"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="DzKnDi"><em>ALLSTON </em></p>
<p id="CxqvHv"><strong>Tiger Sugar</strong><em>, </em>a Taiwan-based boba chain with photogenic drinks that have become an obsession for Instagrammers, is plotting Boston expansion, with an Allston location and a Cambridge location reportedly in the works. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/21/21075162/tiger-sugar-boba-chain-boston-expansion-allston-cambridge">Read more here.</a></p>
<p id="QiFSRl"><em>BACK BAY </em></p>
<p id="tYx230">It’s boozy milkshake time.<em> </em><strong>The Capital Burger</strong>, a full-service, burger-focused restaurant that’s affiliated with upscale steakhouse chain <strong>the Capital Grille</strong>, is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-capital-burger-plans-to-open-in.html">expanding to Boston’s Back Bay</a>, taking over the former Papa Razzi space at 159 Newbury St. The Capital Burger currently has one location in Washington, D.C., with a second about to open in Reston, Virginia, and it serves burgers, sandwiches, fries and other burger-appropriate sides and snacks, and spiked milkshakes, along with a few other items.</p>
<p id="Vooz81"><em>CHINATOWN </em></p>
<p id="jG7DyJ">Those who need cellphone accessories may be out of luck as a Chinatown phone shop, Timezone Wireless at 64 Kneeland St., <a href="https://www.universalhub.com/2020/kneeland-street-chinatown-get-matcha-ice-cream">will turn into a takeout shop featuring matcha ice cream</a> instead.</p>
<p id="X87HHf">Also in Chinatown, bubble tea chain <a href="https://www.tsaocaatea.com/"><strong>Tsaocaa Tea</strong></a> plans <a href="https://www.universalhub.com/2020/chinatown-could-get-yet-another-bubble-tea-place">to open</a> at 10 Tyler St. The chain serves <a href="https://www.eater.com/2018/9/21/17846630/cheese-tea-trend-explained">cheese tea</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/egg-puffs-boston-hong-kong-waffles">Hong Kong-style egg waffles</a>, and more.</p>
<p id="XtpSpB"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="8WW6NQ"><em>ALEWIFE, CAMBRIDGE </em></p>
<p id="hfkkUB">Construction has officially begun at <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/41169/mothership"><strong>Mothership</strong></a>, a long-in-the-works project from Steve “Nookie” Postal (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/8103/commonwealth">Commonwealth</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/41167/revival-alewife">Revival Cafe & Kitchen</a>) and Liza Shirazi (Revival); Postal shared a peek inside the giant space at 125 Cambridgepark Dr. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bUxhIgSHy/">on Instagram</a>, noting that it will be “an amazing bar space to hang out in.” It will be located by the first Revival location (Alewife); the cafe has since added a location in Somerville’s Davis Square and will also open on Boston’s Newbury Street.</p>
<p id="xLFii3">When Postal first introduced the idea of Mothership <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/1/11/16877982/steve-postal-revival-cafe-beer-hall-plans">two years ago</a>, he described it as a <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/1/12/16882740/on-the-house-revival-cafe-mothership-beer-hall">7,000-square-foot beer hall</a> with a tightly curated tap list, food, televisions, and lots of games — but not pinball. Postal does not like pinball. (There may be, however, Skee-Ball, shuffleboard, Golden Tee, and the like.)</p>
<p id="i8Vh13">“A great food program,” he said <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/1/26/16937800/on-the-house-revival-mothership-grease-traps-branding">later that month</a>. “We aren’t talking next-level cuisine here; food is going to be solid, not groundbreaking. Sausages, pretzels. I think we need a smoker. Now I’m stressing out: We totally need a smoker.”</p>
<p id="qsLJop">Given that two years have passed, the Mothership plans may have evolved a bit, so stay tuned for more details, but they will almost definitely include plenty of beer and plenty of fun.</p>
<p id="6jsdXq"><em>HARVARD SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE </em></p>
<p id="wmEq0V">The forthcoming Cambridge location of <strong>Tiger Sugar </strong>(see Allston section above) might be coming to Harvard Square. Stay tuned for more details.</p>
<p id="XQnjHf"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="TskIYG"><em>BURLINGTON </em></p>
<p id="ufN8My">A 30-seat, casual Vietnamese restaurant called <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vietcitron/"><strong>Viet Citron</strong></a> is slated to <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/12/viet-citron-to-open-in-burlington.html">open in February 2020</a> at 47 Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington. Owner Ngoc Tran, who grew up in Reading, is <a href="http://homenewshere.com/daily_times_chronicle/news/burlington/article_7f8b2e96-ae1e-11e9-b7bf-67de2ebe4f10.html">new to the restaurant industry</a>. She plans to serve a small menu with dishes such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B69aJshHiWj/">this grilled sirloin</a> with egg rolls and rice noodles; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B32SktFHdrA/">pho ga</a> (pho with chicken); and more.</p>
<p id="pTsRHj">Later in the year, <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/fogo-de-chao-churrascaria-may-be.html">possibly in the fall</a>, a location of Brazilian steakhouse chain <strong>Fogo de Chão </strong>could open <a href="https://burlington.wickedlocal.com/news/20200113/brazilian-steakhouse-chain-eyes-burlington-mall-outpost">at the Burlington Mall</a>, with seating for over 360 (and nearly 100 more outside, seasonally). The chain serves diners an endless parade of meat, carved tableside from skewer to plate. Fogo de Chão also has a location in Boston’s Back Bay; <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7685/fogo-de-chao">it opened in late 2012</a>.</p>
<p id="ATdkei"><em>HINGHAM </em></p>
<p id="JC47c3"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/36240/time-out-market-boston">Time Out Market Boston’s</a> gelato vendor <strong>Gelato & Chill </strong>is adding another location, <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/01/21/gelato-chill-derby-street-shops-hingham/">taking over a former Cold Stone Creamery space</a> at Hingham’s Derby Street Shops in spring 2020. Owners Vincent and Sandra Turco spent nearly three years in Italy; while there, Vincent Turco studied gelato-making in Milan.</p>
<p id="q9UZKl">The Hingham expansion is convenient as the Turcos have been working out of a commercial kitchen in Hingham. While that will continue, they’ll also do a bit of production onsite at the forthcoming storefront.</p>
<p id="dGZ3yE">At Time Out Market Boston, Gelato & Chill has been serving flavors such as stracciatella and ricotta with fig. The lineup includes a lot of gluten-free options and some vegan sorbets, and the vegan options will increase at the new location.</p>
<p id="oVKahP"><em>WALTHAM </em></p>
<p id="ZHfN9h">The Waltham location of popular Cuban restaurant <strong>Gustazo </strong>(whose <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/43974/gustazo-cuban-cambridge">nearly year-old sibling in Cambridge</a> was one of the most exciting openings <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/18/20969919/eater-awards-2019-finalists-best-design-restaurant-empire-builder">of 2019</a>) is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GustazoCubanCafe/photos/a.228217973904941/2769786189748094/?type=3&theater">temporarily closed</a> as it prepares to move into a bigger space a couple blocks away and onto the notoriously food-filled Moody Street; stay tuned for a reopening date. The new address will be 240 Moody St., the former site of Mexican-Irish restaurant Garcia Brogan’s, and it will have space for <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/12/gustazo-cuban-cafe-to-move-to-former.html">two bars and over 300 diners</a>.</p>
<p id="OOdn4Z">Meanwhile, there’s <a href="https://patch.com/massachusetts/waltham/new-restaurant-open-main-street-waltham">already a new restaurant slated for Gustazo’s old space</a> at 663 Main St.: <strong>Revelry</strong>, from <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/18357/coppersmith">Coppersmith</a> owner Gerry Curtin, reportedly serving New Orleans-inspired cuisine.</p>
<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="GSE9Vz">
<h2 id="BI2I8O">January 9, 2020 — Acclaimed Cocktails at a Mystery Location, Nepali Food in Cambridge, and More</h2>
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<img alt="Interior shot of an upscale Irish pub" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/72Hq_XDmksREoXs3GpRr40zb1A0=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19590667/DeadRabbit_TapRoom_5.jpg">
<cite>Dead Rabbit/<a class="ql-link" href="https://www.deadrabbitnyc.com/about#the-taproom" target="_blank">Official Site</a></cite>
<figcaption>New York’s Dead Rabbit is considering expansion to Boston and several other cities</figcaption>
</figure>
<p id="3jEvC6"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="bzTk1e"><em>DOWNTOWN BOSTON </em></p>
<p id="0PlySo"><strong>El Jefe’s Taqueria</strong> is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/el-jefes-taqueria-plans-to-open-in.html">expanding from Harvard Square</a> to the Emerson-owned “Little Building” on Boylston Street, <a href="https://berkeleybeacon.com/taqueria-plans-to-fill-fast-casual-restaurant-space-in-little-building/">opening this spring</a> and operating from morning to late at night if all goes according to plan. Also coming to the Little Building, possibly opening this month, is Mediterranean restaurant <strong>Garbanzo</strong>.</p>
<p id="YFvqFI"><em>JAMAICA PLAIN </em></p>
<p id="RhjV6G">Popular and seemingly ever-growing taqueria chain <strong>Chilacates</strong> is expanding again, but there’s something a little bit different on the horizon this time. Founder Socrates Abreu has closed his burger restaurant the Joint (605 Centre St.) — the revamp of Grass Fed, which he took over last year — <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/01/03/chilacates-cantina-replaces-joint-burgers/">to turn it into <strong>Chilacates Cantina</strong></a>, a sit-down, boozy version of his successful fast-casual restaurants. (Plus, the long-in-the-works <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/9/20/17882020/chilacates-roslindale-expansion">Roslindale location</a> of Chilacates is coming along, and it will feature a counter-service side <em>and </em>a sit-down, boozy side.)</p>
<p id="j8oSCM">Chilacates Cantina could open in January 2020 in Jamaica Plain, while the Roslindale location could partially open in the late winter (the counter-service part), with the sit-down part opening at a later date.</p>
<p id="TE3BDr"><em>MYSTERY LOCATION </em></p>
<p id="LcjvGR">An <a href="http://www.worlds50bestbars.com/fifty-best-bars-list/the-dead-rabbit.php?listID=496&pid=best-50-2019">acclaimed</a> Irish pub in New York City known as much for its comic book menus and merchandise as it is for its cocktails <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/is-dead-rabbit-coming-to-boston.html">could be expanding to Boston</a> (eventually). <strong>Dead Rabbit</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/deadrabbitnyc/photos/a.860021714042851/3054748437903490/?type=3&theater">announced</a> on its Facebook page this week that it plans to expand its brand to New Orleans, while also noting that other expansions could follow “over the next few years,” including bars in D.C., Nashville, and here in Boston. </p>
<p id="jghFIc">Representatives with Dead Rabbit confirmed to Eater that a Boston location is in the works but couldn’t share any specific details yet. Keep an eye out for updates as more information becomes available. </p>
<p id="mVUrsZ"><strong>CAMBERVILLE</strong></p>
<p id="szScEJ"><em>KENDALL SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE </em></p>
<p id="6aF1TO">Five-year-old Cafe Artscience <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/20/21032220/cafe-artscience-cambridge-closing-december-2019">closed in late December</a>, with founder David Edwards announcing that he’d revamp it into a restaurant called <strong>Senses</strong>, what he described as “the fruit of a conversation between [himself] and chef Jody Adams.”</p>
<p id="6KZy0F">He later <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2019/12/26/lifestyle/cafe-artscience-become-senses-new-harvard-professor-david-edwards-with-collaboration-jody-adams/">told the <em>Globe</em></a> that Adams would be a “thought collaborator” in the process, consulting and perhaps getting involved in “programming.” The restaurant will be “a casual fine-dining Mediterranean restaurant” that serves lunch and dinner.</p>
<p id="PZWmzT"><em>UNION SQUARE, SOMERVILLE </em></p>
<p id="bq83Zr"><strong>Fortissimo Coffeehouse</strong> closed up shop on Somerville Avenue <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/12/20862492/restaurant-closings-boston-late-2019">a few months back</a> in order to move to a bigger space right around the corner (75 Bow St., a former salon space). Renovations are moving right along, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FortissimoCoffeehouse/videos/2985738391449923/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDoPTwB9vkLicPDH3Pw5j1GoxbOvEaYpxdtht9Yf2rehhYL1USuHgo5_l354IqI22DOW67nEDUYhk8RX4_-yJrURA1t0B2RoeiEdFc4IUvNId9p0ugZK9HEl37X42eMk2z2p8rThttlzlUjS0NoQW6ygsHjCfIPEdlJR9-0nztM6o1bP_uNfjbC_ZNgXBl7EenUuEQ--KcNB5SD7YyDy_ebS7LoB8QNrb6J5AvoH0sjRMWO0byc_FH0B6K7eO9oi6b5XRBUZZrY02tm2f7YiDPnnUfTPz54FTKOi3NBcH8Moz6HTLey1rFgmxS9HBJxXoe2pnqVX09uk9H-1_QZcNYKyJ4HxfJe93Y7Xw&__tn__=-R">a reopening is approaching quickly</a>.</p>
<p id="tLN7mR"><em>WELLINGTON-HARRINGTON, CAMBRIDGE </em></p>
<p id="ob0FQM">New signage is finally up at the tiny space at the corner of Hampshire Street and Columbia Street (119 Hampshire St.) <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2017/07/kantipur-cafe-plans-to-open-in-cambridge.html">that housed Cafe Kiraz for nearly a decade</a> before a quick succession of two other cafes. When <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kantipurcafe/"><strong>Kantipur Cafe</strong></a> opens there, it will serve Indian and Nepali food, as well as subs and pizza, per its signage.</p>
<p id="MnTKxm"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="DrLrUm"><em>BROOKLINE </em></p>
<p id="Ob0E2R">Beloved decades-old bookstore <strong>Brookline Booksmith </strong>is busting into a soon-to-be-vacant adjacent space and turning it into additional retail space — <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/12/31/brookline-booksmith-expanding-with-restaurant">but also a cafe with a liquor license</a>. Stay tuned for more details as a planned summer 2020 debut approaches.</p>
<p id="Nzay9p">Also in Brookline, there’s now an announced location for Ran Duan’s planned seafood-and-cocktail venue <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/65829/ivory-pearl"><strong>Ivory Pearl</strong></a>. (See <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/22/20977495/ivory-pearl-ran-duan-cocktail-bar">previous coverage for the background info</a>, and get excited, because Duan and his team are cocktail experts.) It’ll be taking over the Grassona’s Italian space at 1704 Beacon St. in Washington Square.</p>
<p id="fRwQ1u"><em>NEWBURYPORT </em></p>
<p id="FbBXkX">Prolific Portsmouth (and beyond) restaurateur Jay McSharry is <a href="https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200104/mcsharry-vida-cantina-colleagues-to-open-newburyport-restaurant?fbclid=IwAR1bhA77ctqyHIJyLuwOXs1vRjOC5nlE0d2jN3q_Uq4T8ai8zUZg8QFlsJg">working with his Vida Cantina colleagues</a> chef de cuisine Linda Theth and chef/co-owner David Vargas to open a new restaurant at 24 Pleasant St. in Newburyport, the previous space of McSharry’s Dos Amigos Burritos. The as-yet-unnamed restaurant could open in March 2020, and it will feature Southeast Asian and Mexican food, reflecting Theth and Vargas’ roots.</p>
<p id="AyrHMZ">“It won’t be so much of a fusion,” Theth told Seacoast Online. “It’s better described as the evolution of my culinary experiences with influences from my Southeast Asian background [her parents are from Laos and Cambodia] and my almost five years working in a Mexican restaurant.” </p>
<p id="VJ4kI7">On the menu: tacos, eggrolls, pork-filled tapioca dumplings, beef pho, green papaya salad, and more.</p>
<p id="kDKG55"><em>SALEM </em></p>
<p id="7kxpVl">England-born chef Aaron Chambers is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2020/01/settler-restaurant-to-open-in-former.html">opening a new restaurant</a> called <a href="https://www.settlersalem.com/"><strong>Settler</strong></a> at 2 Lynde St. in Salem, the former Firenze Trattoria space. It will be an intimate restaurant (35 seats) that is “named to encompass Aaron’s journey from his hometown in the farmlands of Yorkshire, England, to the seashores of North Shore Massachusetts,” Chambers’ wife and business partner Shanna Chambers told Eater.</p>
<p id="S4q0NR">Settler’s menu will feature new American cuisine and focus on “ingredients local to the region inspired by flavors, spices, and techniques explored along his way,” said Shanna Chambers. There will be bread, pastas, various braises, and a wine list focused on small vineyards. </p>
<p id="mSzEai">Chambers is perhaps known best for his time spent working for celebrity chef Daniel Boulud, first at Boulud Sud in New York City and then at <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/10090/bar-boulud-boston">Bar Boulud in Boston</a>. He also spent time working as the chef de cuisine at <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/912/craigie-on-main">Craigie on Main</a> before moving into the corporate restaurant world to work as the culinary vice president at locally headquartered chain Not Your Average Joe’s.</p>
<p id="ULfJV8">Settler could open toward the end of January 2020.</p>
<p id="Dxf8zM"><em>WORCESTER </em></p>
<p id="sLGtsY">Casual Israeli burger chain <strong>Burgerim</strong>, which is headquartered in California, <a href="https://www.telegram.com/news/20191227/international-burger-chain-planned-for-gold-star-boulevard-property">will open a location in the former Worcester Girl Scout Center</a> (79-81 Gold Star Blvd.), serving burgers made of beef as well as lamb, salmon, falafel, and more. (“-im” is a plural suffix in the Hebrew language.) It will share the building with an urgent care facility and another yet-to-be-announced retail tenant.</p>
<p id="c9Vbua">There’s lots more in the works for Worcester as well. Check out <a href="https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2020/01/from-crapes-to-tacos-indian-and-breweries-these-new-restaurants-are-coming-to-worcester-in-2020.html?fbclid=IwAR1FPWUhHDZEVW1shIQdugBl3Z7YutnC_FfRmBV1Rb4yUp5IBfnZoC16qZw">this 2020 preview from MassLive</a>, which includes details on Japanese restaurant and bar <strong>Chashu Ramen & Izakaya</strong>; brewery <strong>Bay State Brewing Co.</strong>; <strong>Worcester Public Market</strong>, including a <strong>Wachusett Brewing Co. </strong>taproom, pasta shop <strong>Pasta Mani</strong>, allergen-free bakery <strong>Jennifer Lee’s</strong>, and more; international steakhouse chain<strong> Ruth’s Chris Steak House</strong>; <strong>Luci’s Taco Shop and Margarita Bar </strong>(see details in the December 18 update below); bubble tea shop <strong>One Zo</strong>; street food restaurant <strong>El Torero</strong>; <strong>Om Indian Grill & Bar</strong>; <strong>Suzette Creperie & Cafe</strong>, taking over the historic Weintraub’s space; <strong>the Woo Bar & Grill</strong>; and a giant restaurant from the group behind <strong>Tavern in the Square</strong>,<strong> the Broadway</strong>,<strong> and Tavitas </strong>in and around Boston. <strong> </strong></p>
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<h2 id="FhRBVU">December 18, 2019 — Tacos in the South End, Ramen in Chinatown, and More</h2>
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<p id="SZe420"><strong>BOSTON PROPER</strong></p>
<p id="sL3lbG"><em>BAY VILLAGE </em></p>
<p id="FPPL8c">Salt Bae? Salt Bae. Well, maybe. Here’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/18/21028338/salt-bae-restaurant-boston">the evidence</a> that Boston is probably getting a <strong>Nusr-et Steakhouse</strong> in the former Nahita location (100 Arlington St., Boston). </p>
<p id="Cf2DEI"><em>CHINATOWN </em></p>
<p id="TiV0Q9">One of Chinatown’s somewhat hidden gems, the subterranean <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/38746/tora-japanese-restaurant">Tora Japanese Restaurant</a> (20B Tyler St., Boston), has a ramen-focused sibling in the works: <strong>Tora Ramen</strong>, which will <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/12/tora-ramen-to-open-in-chinatown.html">open at 99 Harrison Ave.</a> (Paperwork filed in Massachusetts’ corporate database confirms that the two restaurants are connected, both owned by Patrick Zhong.) The original Tora features kaisen don, rice bowls topped with sashimi. In 2018, a story on Tora <a href="https://bcheights.com/2018/01/24/tora-japanese-introduces-fresh-cuisine-to-bostonians/">in Boston College’s <em>Heights</em></a> noted that Zhong hopes to open at least two more restaurants in Boston under the Tora brand.</p>
<p id="vuOwrg"><em>DORCHESTER </em></p>
<p id="L9V6ft">Not exactly a <em>new</em> opening, but <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/24109/dorchester-brewing-company"><strong>Dorchester Brewing Company</strong></a><strong> </strong>(1250 Massachusetts Ave., Boston) is set to debut its highly anticipated expanded space <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1235362090003040/">on New Year’s Eve</a>, introducing its “hopservatory,” a year-round rooftop greenhouse with a view; a restaurant, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/17/20697588/m-and-m-bbq-restaurant-dorchester-brewing-company"><strong>M & M BBQ</strong></a>, from the team behind the acclaimed M & M Ribs food truck; a game room; and more taproom space. </p>
<p id="G2SlWs">In other Dorchester news, plans for <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/65372/comfort-kitchen-boston"><strong>Comfort Kitchen</strong></a> are moving along at 611 Columbia Rd., the historic Upham’s Corner comfort station space, including a fundraising campaign welcoming investments as low as $100. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/16/21022077/comfort-kitchen-dorchester-mainvest-campaign-news">Learn more here.</a></p>
<p id="mr0qO7"><em>DOWNTOWN BOSTON </em></p>
<p id="jLmDxI">As Boston’s obsession with food halls continues, one of the forthcoming ones has <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/17/21026513/high-street-place-boston-food-hall-vendors-doughnuts-gelato">announced</a> more vendors. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/57815/high-street-place"><strong>High Street Place</strong></a>, opening early next year, will welcome <strong>Bad Doughnut</strong>, <strong>Gorgeous Gelato</strong>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/19230/gracenote-coffee"><strong>Gracenote Coffee</strong></a>, <strong>Hum’Oveh</strong>, and <strong>Newburyport Brewing</strong> to its <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/17/18412323/high-street-place-chefs-tiffani-faison-fall-2019">already stacked lineup</a>. Bay Village sandwich shop <strong>Mike & Patty’s</strong>, which already indicated its involvement at High Street Place <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/6/17/18681791/mike-pattys-high-street-place-boston-food-hall">a few months back</a>, was also confirmed in this week’s announcement. </p>
<p id="roeU1t"><em>SOUTH END </em></p>
<p id="FVxXdV">Dorchester’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/32594/yellow-door-taqueria"><strong>Yellow Door Taqueria</strong></a><em> </em>is <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2019/12/16/yellow-door-taqueria-lions-tail-closing-south-end/">expanding to Boston’s South End</a>, taking over the space of its sibling spot <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/36922/lion-s-tail">Lion’s Tail</a>, which is closing December 30. The second Yellow Door could open as soon as January, after renovations that’ll leave it looking much like the first Yellow Door, although it’ll be larger and have a seasonal patio and possibly space for live music and DJs. When it opens, it will serve tacos, crudos, cocktails, and more. There could be more locations in the future, too.</p>
<p id="2jzs9t"><strong>FARTHER AFIELD</strong></p>
<p id="CmwLMh"><em>NEWBURYPORT </em></p>
<p id="0vnOIP">Tuscan Brands founder Joe Faro — who is behind <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/34347/tuscan-kitchen">Tuscan Kitchen</a> and Tuscan Market locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire — has a lot going on these days. In addition to working on a mixed-use development called Tuscan Village in Salem, New Hampshire (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/24/20881770/new-england-restaurant-news-fall-2019">see December 10 update here for more details</a>), which will include the relocation of the existing Salem Tuscan Market, he’s also opening <strong>a new restaurant</strong> in Newburyport. While it will be part of the Tuscan Brands family, it’ll be something entirely new, not a Tuscan Kitchen or Market location (but still very much Italian, with a focus on coastal cuisine). </p>
<p id="ve56h4">Slated for 54 Merrimac St., the forthcoming restaurant will include pasta and breads made in-house, locally sourced seafood, raw bar items, Neapolitan-style pizza, gelato, and more. The as-yet-unnamed restaurant will overlook the Merrimack River and feature seasonal outdoor seating. It could open in spring 2020.</p>
<p id="eOhMdR"><em>NEWTON </em></p>
<p id="bbdHPr">A 20-seat restaurant called <a href="http://floraswinebar.com/"><strong>Flora’s Wine Bar</strong></a> is <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/12/floras-to-open-in-west-newton.html">coming to West Newton</a> (<a href="http://amysangiolo.com/category/boards-commissions/">1284 Washington St.</a>) from owners who have worked at Boston restaurants such as Mei Mei, Towne, and Liquid Art House. It will feature a “unique” wine list (as well as beer and cocktails) and a cheese and charcuterie menu, <a href="https://www.bostonchefs.com/job/floras-wine-bar-foh-boh/">according to a job posting</a>.</p>
<p id="4kWoVw">In other Newton news, Boston’s growing <strong>Blackbird Doughnuts</strong> chain <a href="https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2019/12/blackbird-doughnuts-is-opening-in.html">is expanding</a> to Newton Centre, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackbirddoughnuts/">opening soon</a> at 55F Union St. This is in addition to <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/30/20891556/gallows-blackbird-doughnuts-watertown-expansion-arsenal-yards">an already announced expansion to Watertown</a> in conjunction with its sibling <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/759/the-gallows">the Gallows</a>. (With all of this growth on the horizon, Gallows Group owner Rebecca Roth Gullo was a finalist <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/18/20969919/eater-awards-2019-finalists-best-design-restaurant-empire-builder">for Eater Boston’s 2019 Empire Builder of the Year award</a>. She also opened a new Brighton location of Blackbird Doughnuts in 2019 as well as a shop called <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/10/20688862/sallys-sandwiches-blackbird-doughnuts-opening">Sally’s Sandwiches</a>, which is inside the original Blackbird in Boston’s South End.)</p>
<p id="rmv9xs"><em>WORCESTER </em></p>
<p id="SCvynN">There’s going to be <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2019/12/11/bibim-box-opens-kendall-kiosk/">a bit of a shuffle within a popular restaurant group</a> in Worcester. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/34305/simjang"><strong>Simjang</strong></a>, the Korean-American restaurant from the Deadhorse Hill team, is currently located at 72 Shrewsbury St., where it’s been since opening in early 2018, but it will move to a new location next year (timeline and address to be announced at a later date) to make way for a new sibling spot at 72 Shrewsbury St.: <strong>Luci’s Taco Shop and Margarita Bar</strong>, which could open in January. (Simjang will keep operating through December in the original location.) The name of the new restaurant gives a pretty good indication of what it’ll serve, and as co-owner Jared Forman noted <a href="https://www.telegram.com/news/20191208/simjang-to-reopen-as-lucis-taco-shop-and-margarita-bar-in-2020">to Worcester’s <em>Telegram</em></a>, the team is enthusiastic about barbacoa — “We have access to a wood-burning grill, we can get really great lamb,” he said — and making tortillas in-house “with the best masa.” Diners can expect a casual vibe and late-night hours.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/18/21027935/boston-restaurants-coming-soon-winter-2019-2020Rachel Leah BlumenthalTerrence Doyle2020-02-19T16:13:26-05:002020-02-19T16:13:26-05:00The Ultimate Guide to 2020 Restaurant Openings Around Boston
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<p>Japanese food, so much chicken, food halls, plenty of booze, lots of Dorchester openings, and more</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap p-large-text" id="2fwd4P"><strong>2020 is here</strong>, and it looks poised to keep pace <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/26/21038438/year-in-eater-boston-2019">with 2019</a> in terms of rapid-fire restaurant openings in and around Boston, spanning a number of cuisines — but, in particular, zeroing in on Japanese food, pizza, a weirdly large amount of chicken, plenty of booze, and a strong showing in Dorchester, Boston’s largest neighborhood. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/8/17/17720010/boston-food-hall-guide">2019’s promise of food halls galore</a> will carry over into 2020 as well.</p>
<p id="66R8fj">The new year will likely see an invasion of more giant non-local chains (looking at you, Seaport District) as well as some non-local television and internet celebrities (Iron Chef Morimoto, Salt Bae?), and while signs point to it getting harder and harder for local, independent operators to open up restaurants, there are fortunately still a number of those on the horizon.</p>
<p id="3TloF8">This guide tracks some of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2020; keep in mind, though, that projected timelines can and often do change as a result of construction and permitting delays and other factors. In fact, many of the restaurants mentioned in this guide were <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/3/20831711/fall-restaurant-openings-guide-boston-2019">supposed to open around fall 2019</a>. As such, take timeline projections with the necessary grain of salt.</p>
<p id="4IgF3j">For weekly updates on what’s coming, check Eater Boston’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/18/21027935/boston-restaurants-coming-soon-winter-2019-2020">coming attractions news roundup</a>; for weekly updates on what’s actually open, check the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/3/21048426/boston-restaurant-openings-boston-winter-2020">openings roundup</a>. For a quick list of features published on several of the restaurants in this guide, check <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/4/21123202/2020-anticipated-restaurant-openings-boston-features">this storystream</a>. </p>
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<aside id="zzknWR"><div data-anthem-component="newsletter" data-anthem-component-data='{"slug":"boston-eater"}'></div></aside><p id="P732Vp">Without further ado, here’s what’s on deck for 2020.</p>
<p id="38RnG3"><em>This guide was originally published on January 8, 2020; it is updated periodically to add additional exciting coming attractions, pertinent details, opening dates, and more. </em></p>
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<h2 id="lbJlKl">Boozy Boston</h2>
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<figcaption>The Shed at Cambridge Crossing, shown in this rendering, will include several boozy options from existing Cambridge business owners</figcaption>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="dQHmzM"><strong>Drinkers may find a lot</strong> to love in the new year with cocktail bars, breweries, and more on the horizon. Here’s what’s coming:</p>
<h3 id="k0BWcS"><em>Cocktails and spirits </em></h3>
<p id="B6CVqb"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61554/barra-somerville"><strong>Barra</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/23/21079213/barra-mexican-restaurant-bar-somerville-union-square"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="3USVpX">From owners Paola Ibarra — who developed the bar program at Peruvian restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/38319/celeste">Celeste</a> a couple doors down — and Yhadira Guzmán comes Barra, an intimate bar in a space that previously housed a juice shop. While Barra’s focus is on drinks, especially Latin American liquors (including sotol and mezcal), there are tacos and other snacks to eat. The menu was created by Mexico City-based chef Sofía García Osorio. (Also see the <em>Latin American Food</em> section below.) <em>23A Bow St., Union Square, Somerville.</em> <strong>Opened:</strong> Mid-February 2020.</p>
<aside id="otTFi1"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Barra Will Bring a Taste of Mexico City to Somerville","url":"https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/23/21079213/barra-mexican-restaurant-bar-somerville-union-square"}]}'></div></aside><p id="2iGQ0R"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/68093/daiquiris-daisies-high-street-place"><strong>Daiquiris & Daisies</strong></a><strong> at </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/17/18412323/high-street-place-chefs-tiffani-faison-fall-2019"><strong>High Street Place</strong></a></p>
<p id="i2y9z7">One of 20 food and beverage vendors slated for downtown Boston’s forthcoming High Street Place food hall (see <em>2020: The Year of the Food Hall, Take Two </em>below), Daiquiris & Daisies will feature “creative and classic cocktails with seasonal twists” from Boston bar stars Daren Swisher and Joseph Cammarata, <a href="http://boston.eater.com/venue/hojoko">Hojoko</a> alums (where they were co-winners of the 2015 Eater Boston <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2015/11/16/9733376/eater-awards-boston-2015">Bartenders of the Year</a> award). <em>100 High St., downtown Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong> March 2020.</p>
<p id="Av8tVr"><strong>Dead Rabbit</strong></p>
<p id="vqIqtr"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/18/21027935/boston-restaurants-coming-soon-winter-2019-2020">Acclaimed</a> New York City Irish pub Dead Rabbit — especially notable for its cocktails — is <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/18/21027935/boston-restaurants-coming-soon-winter-2019-2020">eyeing expansion</a> to several cities, including Boston, “over the next few years.” No details to share yet, but the Dead Rabbit team has confirmed that this is happening. <em>Unknown address. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Unknown, but not necessarily in 2020. </p>
<p id="RUhnnO"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/65829/ivory-pearl"><strong>Ivory Pearl</strong></a></p>
<p id="xexXjn">Ran Duan and his team — of the acclaimed <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/32629/baldwin-bar-at-sichuan-garden">Baldwin Bar</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/34601/blossom-bar">Blossom Bar</a> — will open Ivory Pearl in Washington Square, serving a seafood-focused menu and cocktails that pair well with it. “The cocktail program will be nothing like our current programs,” <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/22/20977495/ivory-pearl-ran-duan-cocktail-bar">Duan previously told Eater</a>. “No tiki or tropical influence. All I can say is it’s a style of cocktail that doesn’t exist in Boston.” <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/22227/bar-mezzana">Bar Mezzana</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/26725/eventide-oyster-boston">Eventide Fenway</a> alum Ian Maschal will be <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/02/19/ian-maschal-chef-ivory-pearl/">at the helm of the kitchen</a>, serving crudos, whole grilled fish, a burger, a variety of vegetarian and vegan options, and more. <em>1704 Beacon St., Washington Square, Brookline. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Late spring/early summer 2020.</p>
<p id="o7TEpd"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61556/krasi-hecate-boston"><strong>Krasi and Hecate</strong></a><strong> [KRASI NOW OPEN]</strong></p>
<p id="2Hu5ii">This two-for-one deal includes a connected pair of venues with connections to the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/27088/greco">Greco</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12234/committee">Committee</a> teams. Hecate will be a European-style cocktail bar with a focus on cordials and aperitifs. Krasi, meanwhile, is a wine bar with an exclusively Greek wine list and a food menu of Greek meze dishes, touching on some regional specialties. <em>48 Gloucester St., Back Bay, Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong> Krasi opened in mid-February 2020, and Hecate will follow a bit later in the year.</p>
<aside id="t2Z4oG"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"A Greek Wine Bar With Tableside Tzatziki Service Is Opening in Back Bay","url":"https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/4/21123010/krasi-greek-wine-bar-boston-opening-food-photos"}]}'></div></aside><p id="UJu3tq"><strong>The Shed at Cambridge Crossing: Luminati Spirits x Lamplighter (From </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/22288/lamplighter-brewing-co"><strong>Lamplighter Brewing</strong></a><strong>) and </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/68083/the-lexington-cambridge-crossing"><strong>the Lexington</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
<p id="U1YF8r">Cambridge Crossing — a new development in the works in East Cambridge, steps from Lechmere — is filling up one of its buildings, the Shed, with some interesting dining and drinking options. Cambridge’s Lamplighter Brewing Co. will open <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/4/20995128/lamplighter-brewing-expanding-luminati-spirits-cambridge">a distillery, nanobrewery, and taproom there</a> called Luminati Spirits x Lamplighter, while Cambridge’s Puritan & Co. team is opening a cafe, restaurant, and cocktail bar, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/5/29/18644076/puritan-company-restaurant-expansion-cambridge-crossing-development">complete with rooftop terrace.</a> (Also see the <em>Rejoice: More Rooftop Dining Is Coming</em> section below.) The cafe portion of Puritan’s project will be <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/10/18304373/cafe-beatrice-allston-pop-up-puritan-co">Cafe Beatrice</a>, an evolution of the group’s now-closed six-month pop-up by the same name in Allston. <em>Cambridge Crossing, 100 and 110 N. First St., East Cambridge. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Spring/summer 2020.</p>
<aside id="uxwl8u"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"The Puritan & Co. Team Will Soon Open a Trio of New Restaurants, Including a Rooftop Bar","url":"https://boston.eater.com/2020/3/5/21166329/the-lexington-cambridge-crossing-2020-will-gilson"}]}'></div></aside><h3 id="rKpr1L"><em>Wine </em></h3>
<p id="dIoQEL"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/65833/dear-annie"><strong>Dear Annie</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
<p id="VGXgdK">In a collaboration that’s sure to produce exciting results, Somerville’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/45266/rebel-rebel">Rebel Rebel</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/34139/field-and-vine">Field & Vine</a> teams are getting together <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/11/20909836/dear-annie-wine-bar-cambridge-porter-square">to open Dear Annie in Cambridge</a>: a pub-style neighborhood bar that showcases natural wines and pescatarian dining. The team is <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-build-dear-annie">currently fundraising</a> to help with the opening. <em>1741 Massachusetts Ave., Porter Square, Cambridge. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Summer 2020.</p>
<p id="boFR2Q"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61556/krasi-hecate-boston"><strong>Krasi and Hecate</strong></a><strong> [KRASI NOW OPEN]</strong></p>
<p id="E05FbY">See “Cocktails and spirits” subsection above.</p>
<h3 id="GTkU9O">
<em>Beer</em> </h3>
<p id="l55h2c"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61538/faces-brewing-company-malden"><strong>Faces Brewing Co.</strong></a></p>
<p id="Dfkiwl">Malden’s got a few things in the works this year; see the <em>Malden Fun</em> section below. One is a brewpub, Faces, which has ties to now-defunct Faces nightclub and Lanes & Games. As a brewpub, Faces will be able to sell its own beer, brewed onsite, as well as wine, liquor, and other breweries’ beers, co-founder Bob Martignetti tells Eater. It will also have a full kitchen and restaurant, serving “American fare, in line with gastropub offerings,” he says, and there will be room for approximately 300 people. There will be a variety of beer styles available, including New England IPAs, stouts, sours, and more. The space is an old bank — and not just any old bank but the bank that was the site of the first armed bank robbery in the United States. The building’s old vaults will serve as private dining rooms. Faces is a family affair: Martignetti and his three brothers are opening it together with the help of childhood friend Eddie Ducharme, who is serving as head brewer, and the name of the business is an homage to the aforementioned nightclub, which the Martignettis’ father and his brothers opened in the 1970s and operated until its closure in 1990. “Working in this business must run in our blood,” says Martignetti, “as our great grandfather founded Martignetti Liquors, which started as a market, expanded to six liquor stores, and then transitioned into the wine and spirits distributor that exists today.” <em>50 Pleasant St., Malden. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>March 2020.</p>
<aside id="9QiMKM"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"How a New Malden Brewpub Opened During the Pandemic","url":"https://boston.eater.com/2020/8/18/21373522/faces-brewing-co-malden-2020-opening-pandemic-challenges"}]}'></div></aside><p id="iv4dwT"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/65840/lord-hobo-boston"><strong>Lord Hobo</strong></a></p>
<p id="m3Ezzw">Woburn-based brewery Lord Hobo (which also has an older sibling by the same name, a Cambridge beer bar) is <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/22/20703654/lord-hobo-boston-seaport-district-expansion">plotting a mega-brewery in Boston’s Seaport District</a>, at the Two Drydock office building. Founder Daniel Lanigan <a href="https://www.boston.com/culture/beer/2019/10/19/lord-hobo-seaport-brewery">has described it</a> as “the Taj Mahal of breweries,” and it will include 9,000 square feet of indoor brewery and restaurant space, a “coffee concept,” and a 10,000-square-foot patio. <em>2 Dry Dock Ave., Seaport District, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Early 2020.</p>
<p id="2Ubxdp"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/25729/notch-brewery-tap-room"><strong>Notch Brewing</strong></a><strong> at the Speedway </strong></p>
<p id="EBilbe">If it feels like there’s a food hall popping up in every neighborhood in Boston, that’s because there’s essentially a food hall popping up in every neighborhood in Boston. (Also see the <em>2020: The Year of the Food Hall, Take Two </em>section below.) This forthcoming Brighton food hall/shopping center plans to open in the summer in the former Charles River Speedway Headquarters administration buildings. The first announced food and/or drink establishment that will be part of it is the excellent Salem-based brewery Notch Brewing, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/15/20915306/brighton-speedway-food-hall-notch-brewing">which will expand to Brighton’s Speedway</a> with a taproom and brewery space. <em>525 Western Ave., Brighton, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Summer 2020.</p>
<p id="scrYGZ"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/2/21046679/boston-beer-news-winter-2020"><strong>Sam Adams Taproom</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/2/21046679/boston-beer-news-winter-2020"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="zokCXm">Probably Boston’s most ubiquitous name in beer, Sam Adams’ days as a small craft brewery are certainly behind it, with many local drinkers opting to throw most of their support behind lesser-known, newer brands. Still, there’s something to be said for Sam Adams’ longevity and growth, and its new downtown Boston taproom by Faneuil Hall — steps from a Sam Adams statue, conveniently — is sure to attract locals and tourists alike. The multi-story space is full of multiple bars, patio space, <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/01/27/sam-adams-faneuil-hall/">exclusive brews</a>, and snacks such as pretzels and sausages. <em>60 State St., downtown Boston. </em><strong>Opened: </strong>January 30, 2020.</p>
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<h2 id="caueaE">There Are Still a Lot of Chicken Restaurants on the Way</h2>
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<cite>Bucktown Chicken & Fish [Official Photo]</cite>
<figcaption>A spread of Bucktown foods</figcaption>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="CM9POi"><strong>Fall 2019 was supposed to</strong> see the debut of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/3/20831711/fall-restaurant-openings-guide-boston-2019">a strangely high number of chicken-focused restaurants</a>; a few did open, but most are still in the works, along with a couple newcomers to this category. Stay tuned for: </p>
<p id="o9WXae"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61536/bucktown-chicken-fish-boston"><strong>Bucktown Chicken & Fish</strong></a></p>
<p id="halqXF">When this Providence-based spot <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/7/31/17634268/bucktown-providence-boston-expansion">arrives in Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood</a>, it’ll feature Southern-inspired comfort food, from <a href="https://www.eater.com/2019/6/28/18693680/hot-fish-sandwich-fried-filet-o-fish">fried fish sandwiches</a> to chicken and waffles. The Boston location will be larger than the Providence one and could have an expanded menu (and possibly alcohol) to match. <em>1522 Tremont St., Mission Hill, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Late spring/early summer 2020.</p>
<p id="OKbu7P"><strong>Haley Jane at </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/57815/high-street-place"><strong>High Street Place</strong></a></p>
<p id="qIxnhI">Yep, more food hall news. (Also see the <em>2020: Year of the Food Hall, Take Two</em> section below.) One of High Street Place’s vendors, Haley Jane, will feature fried chicken based on popular fried chicken sandwich specials that appear at its big sibling, downtown burger gem <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/13577/wheelhouse">Wheelhouse</a>. (Wheelhouse itself will <em>also</em> have a new location at the food hall.) <em>100 High St., downtown Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong> March 2020.</p>
<p id="oDSxD3"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61743/hen-chicken-rice-somerville"><strong>Hen Chicken Rice</strong></a></p>
<p id="imImFE">One of a couple exciting Thai openings coming to the Boston area this year (also see <em>Another Good Year for Thai Food, Perhaps</em> section below), Hen Chicken Rice will do what many restaurants in Thailand do: Focus on a single dish. That one dish is khao man gai, also known as Hainanese chicken, essentially a dish of poached chicken, seasoned rice, and sauce. The Union Square restaurant, from chef Pong Kansab (Blue Ginger, Grill 23, Smoke Shop), will offer several combinations of chicken, rice, and sauce. <em>24 Union Sq., Union Square, Somerville.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong> February<strong> </strong>2020.</p>
<p id="EdY1vP"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/19/18507927/hot-chix-nashville-fried-chicken-boston"><strong>Hot Chix</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
<p id="KYngmr">This Nashville hot fried chicken pop-up has been ramping up the frequency of its appearances in and around Boston while it gears up to open a permanent location at a yet-to-be-announced address. The fast-casual shop will serve chicken sandwiches as well as appropriate sides, such as mac and cheese and collard greens. <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>2020.</p>
<p id="XbOBAj"><strong>TKK Fried Chicken at </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/17564/super-88-market-food-connection"><strong>Super 88</strong></a></p>
<p id="ocVjsP">Shiny new food halls are popping up all over the city (see the <em>2020: The Year of the Food Hall, Take Two </em>section below), but nothing ever could or will beat the food hall at the Super 88 market in Allston, where diners can get ramen and Uyghur-style hand-pulled noodles and pho. And soon enough, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/13/20963444/tkk-fried-chicken-taiwanese-chain-allston-super-88-market">diners will also be able to get fried chicken</a> and something called kwa kwa bao, an invention of the Taiwanese chain TKK Fried Chicken — it’s a ball of sticky rice packed with mushrooms, sealed in chicken skin, and fried. Eater NY critic Robert Sietsma <a href="https://ny.eater.com/2019/2/8/18209313/tkk-fried-chicken-kung-fu-tea-gramercy-nyc-restaurant-review?_ga=2.19621104.936750507.1577971319-1019009518.1480629478">loves this fried chicken chain</a>, which also has a Quincy location. Like the Quincy one, the Super 88 location will be a collaboration with bubble tea chain Kung Fu Tea.<strong> </strong><em>1 Brighton Ave., Allston, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Late 2020.</p>
<p id="Ne13iU"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/5/20/18632505/tori-jiro-japan-boston-expansion-watertown"><strong>Tori Jiro</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
<p id="lODxxJ">Japan-based yakitori chain Tori Jiro — which specializes in Japanese-style chicken skewers, fried chicken, chicken meatballs, and more — will open its first United States location at the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/2/20895233/arsenal-yards-watertown-restaurants">burgeoning Arsenal Yards development</a> in Watertown. (See also: <em>Lots of Japanese Food </em>below.) <em>485 Arsenal St., Watertown</em>. <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Fall 2020.</p>
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<h2 id="LNtfXG">Pizza? Pizza.</h2>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater Boston</cite>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="zGaXty"><strong>Like all the aforementioned chicken</strong> openings, a number of Boston’s forthcoming pizzerias also missed their late 2019 opening timelines. Several interesting ones are still on deck, as well as a few that are new to this category:</p>
<h3 id="XLLNFh"><em>Definitely happening soon-ish </em></h3>
<p id="k2aPMK"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/68078/apizza-hub-hall-boston"><strong>Apizza</strong></a><strong> at Hub Hall at </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/60045/hub-on-causeway-boston"><strong>the Hub on Causeway</strong></a></p>
<p id="nD38QN">Opening at Hub Hall, the TD Garden-adjacent food hall (see the <em>2020: The Year of the Food Hall, Take Two </em>section below), Apizza comes from <a href="http://mida">Mida’s</a> Douglass Williams and will draw inspiration from New Haven pizza (albeit without a coal oven) as well as Roman pizza. <em>80 Causeway St., West End, Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong> Early 2020.</p>
<p id="Tazys1"><strong>Bar ‘Cino [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/3/21048426/boston-restaurant-openings-boston-winter-2020"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="HNhNu6">This Newport, Rhode Island, import — which is employee-owned and overseen by the same restaurant group as Papa Razzi — features <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B47kkOTDmvr/">thin-crust, grilled pizza</a>, but there’s more, too, from the casual Italian-inspired spot. The Newport location serves dishes like a whole roasted lemon-scented chicken (meant for two to share), piadini, some pasta dishes, and more (not to mention a molten chocolate-Nutella souffle for dessert). <em>1032 Beacon St., Brookline.</em> <strong>Opened: </strong>January 17, 2020.</p>
<p id="8qFcB9"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/11/20860751/tim-nancy-cushman-bianca-chestnut-hill"><strong>Bianca</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
<p id="KV7Ohu">It’s not a pizza restaurant (and not an Italian restaurant), but Bianca — a family-friendly, wood-fired restaurant from O Ya’s Nancy and Tim Cushman — <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/11/20860751/tim-nancy-cushman-bianca-chestnut-hill">will <em>include</em> a few pizzas</a>, among other things made with wood-fired grills and ovens, a wood rotisserie, and a smoker. (They do quite a good job with pizza at one of their New York restaurants, Covina, so it’s likely to be a must-try here.) <em>The Street, 47 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Winter 2020.</p>
<aside id="iZp2UX"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"O Ya Team Brings Roman-Style Pizza to Chestnut Hill","url":"https://boston.eater.com/2020/8/19/21374970/mr-roni-cups-bianca-chestnut-hill-opening-roman-pizza-tim-nancy-cushman"}]}'></div></aside><p id="jtH7Bl"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/68082/da-laposta-pizzeria-boston"><strong>Da LaPosta</strong></a><strong> (stylized with a lowercase “d,” da LaPosta) </strong></p>
<p id="Xrott7">This wood-fired pizza joint is the brainchild of Mario LaPosta, the former pizzaiolo at the now-closed <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12255/babbo-pizzeria">Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca</a>. LaPosta <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/30/20891760/da-laposta-wood-fired-pizza-boston">previously told Eater</a> that his pies will cook at temperatures that range from 800 to 1,000 degrees, which is typical of Neapolitan pizzas, but he was quick to note that he doesn’t consider his pizzas Neapolitan. “I prefer the term pizza artigianale, especially with our commitment to local, sustainable ingredients.” Technicalities aside, the addition of a new wood-fired pizzeria is never a bad thing. Finally, an opening in the Seaport area that isn’t a chain steakhouse. <em>12 Farnsworth St., Fort Point, Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Spring 2020.<strong> </strong> </p>
<p id="nSJPzK"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/22/20703579/stoked-pizza-cambridge-harvard-restaurant-expansion"><strong>Stoked Pizza Co.</strong></a></p>
<p id="fFared">A Brookline favorite, Stoked will expand to the Harvard Law campus this year in Cambridge, albeit without the wood-fired aspect of its big sibling. The new location will be about twice the size at the old one and will have a menu that looks mostly the same (minus the wood-firing of the pizzas, which will be cooked in an electric oven). In addition to pizzas, Stoked serves salads, wings, milkshakes, and more, including an extensive vegan menu, and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/11/7/16613316/stoked-pizza-brookline-beer-feature">the beer list is solid</a>. <em>1611 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Summer 2020.</p>
<p id="wR7AtU"><strong>Tenderoni’s at </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/17/18412323/high-street-place-chefs-tiffani-faison-fall-2019"><strong>High Street Place</strong></a></p>
<p id="nojZW7">This will be the first non-Fenway restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/10/21004144/best-restaurants-boston-chefs-eater-awards-2019">from empire-builder Big Heart Hospitality</a> (chef Tiffani Faison and co.), along with sibling spot Dive Bar, both opening within the High Street Place food hall (see the <em>2020: The Year of the Food Hall, Take Two </em>section below.) Expect the vibes of a 1970s or 1980s pizza-and-grinder shop. <em>100 High St., downtown Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong> March 2020.</p>
<h3 id="ds4KBi"><em>Happening eventually</em></h3>
<p id="CxtAUG"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61555/double-zero-boston"><strong>Double Zero</strong></a></p>
<p id="GPLj64">This vegan, wood-fired pizzeria is part of a chain from global vegan restaurateur Matthew Kenney, who opened <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/8/12/20801851/plant-city-vegan-food-hall-providence-guide">a fully vegan food hall in Providence</a> not too long ago. Most of the pizzas are made with cashew-based mozzarella or cream, but rice-based cream is also available (as are gluten-free crusts). There are also a few pasta dishes and Italian-inspired small plates. <em>163 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong> 2020.</p>
<p id="COi0bm"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/19/18507505/frank-pepe-neapolitan-pizza-watertown-expansion"><strong>Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana</strong></a></p>
<p id="o7yvnf">The legendary New Haven-based, coal-fired pizzeria chain continues its expansion around the northeast with a Watertown location at the Arsenal Yards development, where it will join the aforementioned Tori Jiro <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/2/20895233/arsenal-yards-watertown-restaurants">and lots more</a>. <em>485 Arsenal St., Watertown</em>. <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Unknown.</p>
<h3 id="wU4kWJ"><em>Vaguer plans</em></h3>
<p id="kRJ1ml">Nothing’s definite yet, but New York-based, Detroit-style pizzeria <strong>Emmy Squared</strong> <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/5/16/18627661/emmy-squared-boston-expansion">is eyeing Boston for expansion</a>, and cake-throwing DJ Steve Aoki has mentioned a hope of bringing his pizza delivery business, <strong>Pizzaoki</strong>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/9/28/17915836/steve-aoki-pizzaoki-pizza-delivery-boston-expansion">to Boston</a>, among other cities. Plus, Boston is still eagerly awaiting the re-emergence of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rabottinispizza"><strong>Rabbotini’s </strong>pizza pop-up</a>, which will hopefully land a permanent Boston-area space eventually. Will any of these open in 2020? Stay tuned.</p>
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<h2 id="MY6lqu">2020: The Year of the Food Hall, Take Two</h2>
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<cite>The Speedway/<a class="ql-link" href="http://charlesriverspeedway.com/" target="_blank">Official Site</a></cite>
<figcaption>An aerial rendering of the Speedway, coming to Brighton this year</figcaption>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="KB0zNy"><strong>You know the drill</strong>: Boston’s obsessed with food halls right now. As it’s getting harder for independent operators to open up standalone restaurants due to rent and a million other factors, maybe this is a good opportunity for newbies to get a foot in the door with relatively low rent and access to a liquor license. Or maybe Boston will be overrun by food halls and will eventually sink into the ocean under their weight. </p>
<p id="Rsq1E1">Like it or not, they’re coming. Several are on the way for 2020, and several more beyond. Keep track of it all <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/8/17/17720010/boston-food-hall-guide">with this guide</a>, which is updated periodically, and get a quick overview of the expected 2020 openings below:</p>
<p id="QwWDUw"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/2/2/16964284/dorchester-food-hall-boston-globe-plant"><strong>The Beat</strong></a></p>
<p id="d3AoEz">Another historic and gigantic space, another food hall. Sort of. The Beat plans to open in the former Boston Globe headquarters on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester, where it will feature up to 25,000 square feet for retail and restaurant space, possibly including a 100-seat restaurant, a microbrewery, and/or a beer garden, as well as a food hall-style atrium. The development’s other 695,000 square feet will be dedicated to tech and office space. No vendors have yet announced their intent to open in the Beat, and details are somewhat scarce overall, but some distinctive signage went up in late 2019, and construction is moving along. It’s one of quite a few potential 2020 openings happening in Dorchester; check out the <em>Spotlight on Dorchester</em> section below for more information. <em>135 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Spring 2020.<em> </em></p>
<p id="Zn4lJj"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/57815/high-street-place"><strong>High Street Place</strong></a></p>
<p id="uEwcJR">Several vendors have already been mentioned above — Daiquiris & Daisies, Haley Jane, Wheelhouse, and Tenderoni’s. Overall, this downtown Boston food hall will feature around 20 food and beverage vendors, and the roster also includes a local juice shop chain, Mother Juice; a Somerville shop known for its porchetta sandwich, Pennypacker’s; a popular sandwich shop from Bay Village, Mike & Patty’s; and more. <em>100 High St., downtown Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>March 2020. </p>
<p id="oJu4yN"><strong>Hub Hall at </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/60045/hub-on-causeway-boston"><strong>the Hub on Causeway</strong></a></p>
<p id="viD2P4">Apizza, mentioned above, is one of Hub Hall’s 18 planned vendors; others include old-school Boston icons Mike’s Pastry, Monica’s Mercato, and Sullivan’s, as well as newer local spots like the Smoke Shop BBQ, Greco, and Cusser’s Roast Beef. Hub Hall is part of the larger Hub on Causeway development, which includes office, hotel, and residential space. There are also several other dining options open or coming soon at the development, not part of Hub Hall, including Guy Fieri’s first Boston restaurant and a cocktail bar called Sound Advice. <em>80 Causeway St., West End, Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Early 2020.</p>
<p id="5BqB3X"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/15/20915306/brighton-speedway-food-hall-notch-brewing"><strong>The Speedway</strong></a></p>
<p id="1i1FDJ">As mentioned in the <em>Boozy Boston</em> section above, Notch Brewing is the first announced vendor for the Speedway, which isn’t explicitly a food hall, but it will fill much the same niche. Built on the site of the former Charles River Speedway Headquarters administration buildings — with certain historic elements preserved — the Speedway will be home to multiple food vendors, a full-service restaurant, and the aforementioned brewery and taproom, as well as event and office space, a large courtyard, and small retail shops featuring local makers. <em>525 Western Ave., Brighton, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Summer 2020.</p>
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<h2 id="FKEb9g">Lots of Japanese Food (Mostly Out-of-Town Chains, But Potentially Interesting Ones)</h2>
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<cite>Tsurutontan [Official Photo]</cite>
<figcaption>Sukiyaki udon at Tsurutontan, now open in Kenmore Square</figcaption>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="yvT9eA"><strong>The title of this section</strong> says it all — there are lots of Japanese restaurants slated to open this year, and they’re mostly chains, but they sound like they might be worth some excitement. Here’s the rundown.</p>
<p id="LWRYeN"><strong>Fuji at </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/57815/high-street-place"><strong>High Street Place</strong></a></p>
<p id="mPW0io">The JP Fuji Group — which has Japanese restaurants in Quincy, Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston — will be a vendor at the forthcoming High Street Place food hall (see above), featuring some bestsellers from its existing locations as well as some new dishes. There will be drinks, too, including sake, whiskey, and beer. <em>100 High St., downtown Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong> March 2020.</p>
<p id="Q1kERG"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/11/21010932/kura-sushi-japanese-chain-arsenal-yards-watertown"><strong>Kura Sushi</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
<p id="cVNnI3">This one is actually more of a 2021 thing, so it’ll be a long wait, but this Japanese sushi chain plans to open in the forthcoming <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/2/20895233/arsenal-yards-watertown-restaurants">Arsenal Yards development</a> (along with several other restaurants mentioned above and below). It will bring conveyor belts full of sushi — and small prizes for those who eat a lot of it. <em>485 Arsenal St., Watertown</em>. <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>2021. </p>
<p id="XUVuJd"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/19/20972644/maruichi-japanese-grocery-store-coolidge-corner"><strong>Maruichi</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/7/21127825/maruichi-japanese-food-deli-open-coolidge-corner"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="B1Dj4f">This Japanese grocery store and deli has opened in the Harvard Street space formerly occupied by Japanese restaurant and cafe Gen Sou En. Maruichi is based in West Hartford, Connecticut, where it sells Japanese groceries such as enoki mushrooms, Kewpie mayo, and more, along with prepared foods such as ramen, sushi, bento boxes, yakisoba, and bubble tea. Maruichi also operates a shop in Scarsdale, New York. <em>299 Harvard St., Coolidge Corner, Brookline.</em> <strong>Opened:</strong> February 8, 2020.</p>
<p id="vcMAVO"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/7/20902593/nyc-ramen-menya-jiro-cambridge"><strong>Menya Jiro</strong></a></p>
<p id="uSzeWO">This New York City-based ramen chain is planning a Massachusetts expansion. Menya Jiro, which specializes in the ramen typical of Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture, will open inside the Crimson Galeria in Harvard Square. The restaurant has been described as the “Chipotle of ramen” because of its focus on build-your-own dining options. The shop serves ramen with a base made with tonkotsu and chicken broth and also offers spicy and vegetarian options. <em>57 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Winter/spring 2020. </p>
<p id="QkSgkE"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/2/20992578/masaharu-morimoto-boston-restaurant"><strong>Momosan Ramen</strong></a></p>
<p id="GNTOjg">This is part of the Hub Hall food hall (see above.) From Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, it will serve ramen (of course) but also sushi, bar snacks, and more, along with sake. It will be the only full-service, standalone restaurant within the confines of the food hall. <em>80 Causeway St., West End, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Early 2020.</p>
<p id="5bto5l"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/18/21027935/boston-restaurants-coming-soon-winter-2019-2020"><strong>Tora Ramen</strong></a></p>
<p id="DPJno9">This ramen shop will be the newborn sibling to <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/38746/tora-japanese-restaurant">Tora Japanese</a>, a subterranean kaisen don gem in Chinatown. Owner Patrick Zhong plans to open at least two more restaurants in Boston under the Tora moniker; this Harrison Avenue joint appears to be the first. <em>99 Harrison Ave., Chinatown, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Unknown. </p>
<p id="geB3AL"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/5/20/18632505/tori-jiro-japan-boston-expansion-watertown"><strong>Tori Jiro</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
<p id="tImFCk">See <em>There Are Still a Lot of Chicken Restaurants on the Way </em>section above.</p>
<p id="4y8SVt"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61544/tsurutontan-boston"><strong>Tsurutontan</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/27/21083386/tsurutontan-japanese-udon-chain-open-kenmore-square-boston"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="BXc2MH">A new addition to the small but mighty local scene of restaurants that focus on udon (see also: Yume Ga Arukara and Futago), Tsurutontan is now open inside the Hotel Commonwealth. This chain is rooted in Osaka, Japan, and has a dozen Japanese locations, but it’s only just getting its footing around the United States. In addition to udon, it serves sashimi, dumplings, and a little more. <em>500 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square, Boston.</em><strong> Opened: </strong>January 24, 2020.</p>
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<h2 id="KpJys7">Malden Fun</h2>
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<cite>Beth Swan</cite>
<figcaption>A snack from the original Salem location of Bit Bar</figcaption>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="yxdYQr"><strong>There are a few new</strong> spots in the works for Malden this year, and they’re all <em>fun</em>. </p>
<p id="VI8o2e"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/23914/bit-bar"><strong>Bit Bar</strong></a></p>
<p id="PCrQRc">This arcade bar from Salem is expanding to Malden, opening at the J Malden Center in Malden Center in 2020. In addition to the arcade games, Bit Bar serves a menu with arcade-inspired comfort food, such as Tetris piece-shaped tater tots. <em>190 Pleasant St., Malden. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>May 2020.</p>
<p id="hArYHb"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61538/faces-brewing-company-malden"><strong>Faces Brewing Co.</strong></a></p>
<p id="vl4AAE">See <em>Boozy Boston</em> section above.</p>
<p id="zcvPYr"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61546/landsmith-malden"><strong>Landsmith</strong></a></p>
<p id="n11M7d">Also opening at the J Malden Center, Landsmith is a cafe and “outdoor adventure clubhouse,” aimed at helping people connect over a love of outdoor activities. There’ll be classes, workshops, and more, along with a variety of breakfast, lunch, and grab-and-go foods. <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12454/union-square-donuts">Union Square Donuts</a> cofounder Heather Schmidt is behind Landsmith. <em>190 Pleasant St., Malden.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong> 2020.</p>
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<h2 id="exc3y1">Another Good Year for Thai Food, Perhaps</h2>
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<cite>Mahaniyom [Official Photo]</cite>
<figcaption>Pad thai from Mahaniyom</figcaption>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="jx7Q1w"><strong>Boston’s Thai food scene has</strong> always had some strong highlights, but it’s had an especially excellent couple of years, with new restaurants like Dakzen, Kor Tor Mor, and 9Zaab introducing some less familiar Thai street food dishes to non-Thai diners; Sugar & Spice improving its already solid menu with an increased focus in several specific regions; Yummy Thai adding a wide array of Isaan dishes; and two pan-Southeast Asian restaurants opening with a good showing in the Thai department — Chalawan and Mae Asian Eatery. </p>
<p id="VaZM6S">(<a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/4/20994621/dakzen-somerville-thai-food-feature">Here’s a closer look at Dakzen</a>, which won Eater Boston’s 2018 award for fast-casual restaurant of the year.) There are only a couple new Thai restaurants on the radar for 2020 so far, but they are both particularly intriguing. </p>
<p id="cm5Nnr"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61743/hen-chicken-rice-somerville"><strong>Hen Chicken Rice</strong></a></p>
<p id="62NMjX">See <em>There Are Still a Lot of Chicken Restaurants on the Way </em>section above.</p>
<p id="p0Luuk"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/67441/mahaniyom-thai-tapas"><strong>Mahaniyom</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/24/21150699/mahaniyom-thai-bar-brookline-village"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="Y18Tfr">Brookline Village’s dining scene keeps getting better. Mahaniyom is a Thai small plate/family-style restaurant featuring “meticulously home-cooked-style, authentic Thai cuisine made from scratch and handcrafted cocktails,” as the team <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/3/20993997/mahaniyom-thai-tapas-restaurant-brookline-winter-2019">previously told Eater</a>. Mahaniyom’s dishes are “inspired by [the team’s] childhood when the whole house smelled tasty from Mom’s cooking and the curry paste was made from scratch and most of the ingredients were picked fresh from the garden behind the house.” The 26-seat restaurant is meant to have an “unpretentious, feel-like-home atmosphere” reminiscent of Thailand, and it has a full bar with natural wines, local beers, sake, and cocktails “inspired by Thai flavors and ingredients reminiscent of the good old times.” Longtime Shojo bartender Chompon (Boong) Boonnak is a co-owner (along with childhood friend Smuch (Top) Saikamthorn), so the cocktails are a big focus. <em>236 Washington St., Brookline Village. </em><strong>Opened: </strong>Mid-February 2020.</p>
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<h2 id="Y8M9RH">Latin American Food (With a Side of Boozy Slushies)</h2>
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<cite><a class="ql-link" href="http://www.sarahstorrer.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Storrer</a>/Eater</cite>
<figcaption>The original Dorchester location of Yellow Door Taqueria is shown here. It’s expanding to the South End in early 2020.</figcaption>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="vNvQcX"><strong>The Boston area has a</strong> lot of Mexican food on deck this year, with a bit of Salvadoran and Peruvian joining the mix as well. Here’s what’s on the way:</p>
<p id="D0wq3R"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/11/20959414/ali-baba-charlestown-turkish-mexican-restaurant-opening-fall-2019"><strong>Ali Baba</strong></a></p>
<p id="u4WiLp">If the name doesn’t exactly sound Latin American, that’s because it’s not: Ali Baba’s original South End location is focused on Turkish food (and some other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes) and located right next door to its Mexican and Salvadoran sibling, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/38788/el-triunfo">El Triunfo</a>. The two will combine forces under the Ali Baba name for a new restaurant in Charlestown that features the cuisines of both restaurants (not fused together, just offered alongside each other). So: burritos, flautas, quesadillas, tacos, and the like, as well as kofte, doner kebab, ishkembe (a Turkish tripe soup), and more. See also: <em>Not One But Two, Maybe Three, Turkish(ish) Restaurants</em> section below. <em>100 Cambridge St., Charlestown, Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>“Soon.”</p>
<p id="5768aV"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61554/barra-somerville"><strong>Barra</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/23/21079213/barra-mexican-restaurant-bar-somerville-union-square"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="50ejs5">See <em>Boozy Boston </em>section above.</p>
<p id="qK1ZIB"><strong>Chilacates Cantina</strong></p>
<p id="4LowbG">As local Mexican chain Chilacates <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/4/18/18307067/traditional-mexican-sonoran-veracruz-boston-food-tenoch-el-centro-chilacates">continues to expand</a>, founder Socrates Abreu is adding a little something different to the mix: He’s replacing his burger restaurant the Joint (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/5/20/18632332/grass-fed-the-joint-jamaica-plain-reopening">which replaced Grass Fed</a>) with <a href="https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2020/01/03/chilacates-cantina-replaces-joint-burgers/">a new full-service restaurant</a> along the Chilacates lines but slightly different. Unlike the fast-casual restaurants, the so-called Chilacates Cantina will have booze (a beer, wine, and cordials license that allows for some creative cocktails). Diners can expect new menu items, such as chimichangas and flautas — and whole-roasted pig on Sundays. And a bathroom built in an adjacent space, a definite improvement over the burger shop’s no-bathroom situation. Plus, the long-in-the-works <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/9/20/17882020/chilacates-roslindale-expansion">Roslindale expansion of Chilacates</a> will combine Chilacates and Chilacates Cantina, offering a fast-casual counter as well as a sit-down bar. <em>605 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, Boston; 4253-4257 Washington St., Roslindale, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timelines: </strong>January 2020 in Jamaica Plain; late winter for the counter-service portion of the Roslindale location; later for the bar portion.</p>
<p id="fHpTBB"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/3/20993771/cosmica-mexican-eatery-south-end-gallery-beehive-brew-hall"><strong>Cósmica</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/3/20993771/cosmica-mexican-eatery-south-end-gallery-beehive-brew-hall"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="0nbr3s">The team behind <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/35691/the-beehive">the Beehive</a> in the South End and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/9/20/17878146/beat-brew-hall-harvard-square-cambridge-gallery">Beat Brew Hall</a> in Harvard Square has opened a Mexican restaurant in the South End. Cósmica is now open inside the Revolution Hotel and is featuring taco options such as duck carnitas with mole verde and fried plantains; chicken chorizo with cheesy ancho yucca mash; and cauliflower al pastor with chipotle pineapple yogurt. (There are non-taco dishes as well.) Its beverage list includes boozy slushies, sangria, Mexican beers, mezcal, and seasonal agua frescas (both with and without alcohol). <em>40 Berkeley St., South End, Boston</em>. <strong>Opened: </strong>February 6, 2020. </p>
<aside id="8AEp9B"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"The Beehive Crew Is About to Bring Tacos and Boozy Slushies to the South End","url":"https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/3/20993771/cosmica-mexican-eatery-south-end-gallery-beehive-brew-hall"}]}'></div></aside><p id="CEh5Zr"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/54794/el-tacuba"><strong>El Tacuba</strong></a></p>
<p id="IoqKR4">Medford is still eagerly waiting for this full-service restaurant and tequila bar from the brothers behind the popular group of fast-casual <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/13110/tenoch">Tenoch</a> restaurants, which are known for their tortas. When Alvaro and Andres Sandoval’s new restaurant finally opens, there will be dishes like pescado a la veracruzana and other dishes inspired by their home city of Veracruz, Mexico, alongside a wide range of tequila and mezcal options. <em>35 Salem St., Medford</em>. <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Not in 2018, like its website still says. Not in 2019, as the team has said as recently as late 2019. Perhaps 2020?</p>
<p id="Yn96km"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61779/tambo-22-chelsea"><strong>Tambo 22</strong></a></p>
<p id="AbjQrD">Longtime North End chef Jose Duarte, who runs the Peruvian-Italian restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/8790/taranta">Taranta</a>, is expanding his talents out to Chelsea with Tambo 22, featuring Peruvian-inspired bar food accompanied by natural and biodynamic wines and Peruvian beers. <em>22 Adams St., Chelsea. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Late winter 2020.</p>
<p id="y1Jd60"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/32594/yellow-door-taqueria"><strong>Yellow Door Taqueria</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/10/21127918/yellow-door-taqueria-south-end"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="d0IISf">Dorchester’s Yellow Door Taqueria’s South End sibling restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/36922/lion-s-tail">Lion’s Tail</a> closed just before the new year began, but Yellow Door Taqueria is now filling that void with <em>another</em> Yellow Door Taqueria. Diners will find a vibe and interior that’s similar to the original location, along with tacos, crudos, and cocktails. Keep an eye out for news regarding live music and DJs. <em>354 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston.</em> <strong>Opened: </strong>February 12, 2020.</p>
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<h2 id="c1yQSY">Spotlight on Dorchester</h2>
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<cite>Rita Ferreira</cite>
<figcaption>The Comfort Kitchen team. From left: Nyacko Pearl Perry, Biplaw Rai, and Kwasi Kwaa.</figcaption>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="aMHuFY"><strong>It’s looking like it might</strong> be a busy dining year in Boston’s largest neighborhood. Dorchester is awaiting the arrival of a food hall, an oyster bar, barbecue and more. Here’s a look:</p>
<p id="c3YnSz"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/7/3/17530864/fields-corner-50kitchen-opening"><strong>50Kitchen</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/21/21144361/50-kitchen-anthony-caldwell-dorchester-boston-fields-corner"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="cfzarU">In the works since mid-2018 (and operating as a catering and private chef business since before then), Anthony Caldwell’s 50Kitchen is finally open in Dorchester’s Fields Corner neighborhood. The Dorchester native intends the restaurant to be ”<a href="https://twitter.com/50Kitchen">a place that represents second chances</a> and the power of community.” He’s serving Southern American and Asian fusion, Caldwell tells Eater, with dishes such as banh mi with smoked brisket; chicken and waffles with rosemary-infused maple syrup; bang bang shrimp with jasmine rice and bok choy; shrimp and grits; vegetarian “fusion bowls”; and more. The 17-seat restaurant features an open kitchen, and beer and wine are available, as well as online ordering, takeout, and corporate catering. <em>1450 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, Boston. </em><strong>Opened: </strong>January 29, 2020, with limited hours and menu; a full opening followed on February 23, 2020.</p>
<aside id="APftoo"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"50Kitchen, a Story of Second Chances, Celebrates Its Grand Opening in Dorchester","url":"https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/21/21144361/50-kitchen-anthony-caldwell-dorchester-boston-fields-corner"}]}'></div></aside><p id="sh0B4O"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2018/2/2/16964284/dorchester-food-hall-boston-globe-plant"><strong>The Beat</strong></a></p>
<p id="siWoY7">See <em>2020: The Year of the Food Hall, Take Two </em>section above.</p>
<p id="HZYW78"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/65372/comfort-kitchen-boston"><strong>Comfort Kitchen</strong></a></p>
<p id="wNpXyx">Upham’s Corner is getting a cafe and restaurant focused on serving comfort food from across the globe. The team behind Comfort Kitchen includes managing partner Biplaw Rai (cofounder of <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2015/9/14/9322223/dudley-cafe">Dudley Cafe</a> in Roxbury and board member of <a href="http://www.commonwealthkitchen.org/">Commonwealth Kitchen</a>, a local nonprofit food incubator), organization development partner Nyacko Pearl Perry (founder of <a href="https://www.yinconsulting.com/">Yin Consulting</a>), and chef partner Kwasi Kwaa (founder of Ghanaian pop-up <a href="https://www.the-chop-bar.com/#thepopup">the Chop Bar</a>). The space will also function as a food incubator, offering affordable pop-up space for local food entrepreneurs. <em>611 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Summer 2020.</p>
<p id="0zLhkw"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/17/20697588/m-and-m-bbq-restaurant-dorchester-brewing-company"><strong>M & M BBQ</strong></a><strong> at </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/24109/dorchester-brewing-company"><strong>Dorchester Brewing Company</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/2/21046679/boston-beer-news-winter-2020"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="Nnq1M1">M & M BBQ is the in-house restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/2/21046679/boston-beer-news-winter-2020">at the newly expanded Dorchester Brewing Company</a>, where it is serving a range of barbecue options as well as mac and cheese, pretzels, and more. It’s the evolution of catering business and food truck M & M Ribs, which has been around in some form or another since 1982. <em>1250 Massachusetts Ave., Dorchester, Boston. </em><strong>Opened: </strong>January 20, 2020.</p>
<p id="ANYrjx"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/8/20/20813583/pearl-seafood-grill-south-bay-dorchester"><strong>Pearl Oyster Bar</strong></a></p>
<p id="PtmSuT">The South Bay retail development in Dorchester has a number of dining options, all chains; this will be the first independent restaurant to open there. Pearl’s focal point is meant to be its raw bar, and it will also serve other seafood-oriented dishes (with as many locally sourced ingredients as possible) and craft beer. <em>20B District Ave., Dorchester, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>2020.</p>
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<h2 id="df1Sfo">Not One But Two, Maybe Three, Turkish(ish) Restaurants</h2>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="DzJOy0"><strong>It’s going to be kind</strong> of a <em>weird</em> year for Turkish food in Boston — but then again, Boston has very little in the way of Turkish food, so any additions to the scene are probably welcome. One of these restaurants is Turkish/Middle Eastern/Mediterranean and Mexican/Salvadoran, one is Turkish/Eastern Mediterranean, and one is...Salt Bae’s steakhouse (which isn’t a Turkish restaurant, per se, just a chain that is Turkey-based).</p>
<p id="8zLiol"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/11/20959414/ali-baba-charlestown-turkish-mexican-restaurant-opening-fall-2019"><strong>Ali Baba</strong></a></p>
<p id="BcDcbs">See <em>Latin American Food (With a Side of Boozy Slushies) </em>section above.</p>
<p id="eCMDtd"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61558/servia-boston"><strong>Servia</strong></a></p>
<p id="KkV3G5">This is the new project for chef Ozcan Ozan, who was at the helm of now-closed downtown staple Sultan’s Kitchen. Located in the historic Cunard Building, Servia will be a casual, takeout-friendly spot by day, offering more formal dining at night, as well as a meze-focused bar menu accompanied by plenty of wine and cocktail options. While the restaurant described itself as Turkish in the early planning stages, it’s now going with a broader “modern Eastern Mediterranean” description. Executive chef Claudio Cavalleri is onboard to help Ozan. <em>126 State St., downtown Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Late winter 2020.</p>
<p id="9GOYID"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/18/21028338/salt-bae-restaurant-boston"><strong>Nusr-Et Steakhouse</strong></a></p>
<p id="sCcZeb">Not a Turkish restaurant but a Turkish-based chain, this restaurant from Turkish butcher/internet meme “Salt Bae” (real name: Nusret Gökçe) is <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/18/21028338/salt-bae-restaurant-boston">almost certainly opening in the former Nahita space</a>, although the restaurant group behind it hasn’t officially confirmed the news yet. Can Boston support <em>another </em>steakhouse? <em>100 Arlington St., Bay Village, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Unknown.</p>
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<h2 id="tPfJ0A">Rejoice: More Rooftop Dining Is Coming</h2>
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<cite>907 Main/<a class="ql-link" href="https://www.907main.com/" target="_blank">Official Site</a></cite>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="r3dVvE"><strong>Boston doesn’t quite have the</strong> weather for year-round rooftop revelry like some other cities do, but locals do appreciate a good rooftop cocktail or meal when possible, and opportunities are increasing on that front, especially in Cambridge, in 2020.</p>
<p id="6QW028"><strong>The Shed at Cambridge Crossing: Unnamed Project From the </strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7175/puritan-co"><strong>Puritan & Co.</strong></a><strong> Team </strong></p>
<p id="MiKwqd">See <em>Boozy Boston</em> section above.</p>
<p id="m2Bm3Z"><strong>Blue Owl (and More) at 907 Main</strong></p>
<p id="sQCDDt">Located at 907 Main, a hotel opening on the former Patty Chen’s/Cinderella’s/Toscanini’s site in Central Square, Blue Owl will be a rooftop bar and terrace serving up global street food-inspired snacks (and skyline views). There will also be a restaurant in the hotel, the Dial. Plus, Toscanini’s will reopen in the revamped space, and Belmont-based bakery Praliné French Patisserie will also open onsite. <em>907 Main St., Central Square, Cambridge. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>The hotel is aiming for a spring 2020 opening; stay tuned for timelines for the food and beverage options.</p>
<p id="9NBnvx"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/4/20947584/major-food-group-boston-expansion-rooftop-hotel-restaurant"><strong>The Rooftop</strong></a><strong> at the Forthcoming Newbury Hotel (Formerly the Taj)</strong></p>
<p id="bbU1rn">A major restaurant group — aptly named Major Food Group — behind restaurants such as Carbone (which has locations in New York City, Las Vegas, and Hong Kong, and which <a href="https://ny.eater.com/2017/3/21/14989610/drake-carbone-more-life">has a Drake cosign</a>, for whatever that’s worth), Dirty French, and the Grill is planning a bar and restaurant in a forthcoming glitzy Boston hotel, the Newbury, which is a revamp of the Taj. Major Food Group’s foray into Boston will include a bar inside the hotel, Street Bar, as well as <a href="https://www.thenewburyboston.com/rooftop">a Northern Italian rooftop restaurant</a>, the Rooftop, that is glass-enclosed and has retractable roof panels. It will operate all day, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. <em>1 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Spring/summer 2020 for the hotel and Street Bar; fall 2020 for the Rooftop.</p>
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<h2 id="7oshAj">Cool Stuff in East Boston</h2>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="4id5Ts"><strong>Grilled cheese doughnut sandwiches and</strong> zero-waste noodles — East Boston has an interesting year coming up.</p>
<p id="FnVVzd"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/21/20924964/italian-deli-east-boston-sammy-carlos-bar-restaurant"><strong>Food for Thought at Sammy Carlo’s</strong></a></p>
<p id="o6Wsv1">Seasonal Maine restaurant Food for Thought plans to open in Boston during the restaurant’s off-season, operating out of the Sammy Carlo’s Delicatessen and Catering space during dinner hours. The menu could feature some Sammy Carlo’s ingredients (think Italian cold cut dumplings), and Food for Thought’s popular grilled-cheese-on-a-doughnut sandwich dangling from a hook over tomato bisque would probably incorporate local doughnuts from <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12236/kanes-handcrafted-donuts">Kane’s</a> at the East Boston location. In Maine, Food for Thought donates five percent of its profits to help combat opioid addiction in the state; similarly, the team plans to donate five percent of its East Boston profits back to the East Boston community. <em>567 Bennington St., East Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Early 2020.</p>
<p id="JMLwum"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/2/20/18233239/east-boston-noodle-bar"><strong>Noodle Bar by Iterum Foods</strong></a></p>
<p id="NEDPK7">A noodle-focused, sustainable, zero-waste restaurant is on the way to East Boston — hopefully — from chef Matthew McPherson (<a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/tiki-rock-bar">Tiki Rock</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/menton">Menton</a>, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/porto">Porto</a>). McPherson previously had a space locked down in East Boston’s Jeffries Point neighborhood, but that plan <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/16/21022077/comfort-kitchen-dorchester-mainvest-campaign-news">fell through</a> recently; he’s now exploring other options in East Boston, with updates to come. In the meantime, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/noodlesbyiterum/">keep an eye on social media</a> for news of pop-ups. <em>East Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline:</strong><em><strong> </strong></em>Unknown.</p>
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<h2 id="Lu0X6Z">More Excitement, from Creole to Barbecue to a Boozy Bookstore Cafe</h2>
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<p class="p-large-text" id="UapI8Z"><strong>But wait</strong>: There’s more. Lots more. Here are some other exciting 2020 openings that don’t fit into any of the categories above.</p>
<p id="5tNVhZ"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/68087/atlantico-boston"><strong>Atlántico</strong></a></p>
<p id="5CZURM"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12246/select-oyster-bar">Select Oyster Bar</a> chef and owner Michael Serpa just opened his Parisian-inspired bistro, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/29/21113491/grand-tour-french-bistro-newbury-street-open-michael-serpa">Grand Tour</a> (see below), in early 2020, but he’s already thinking of the next project: Atlántico, a restaurant and cafe inspired by the Iberian Peninsula. Expect a seafood-heavy menu that features paella and tinned seafood, not to mention a variety of pintxos and the region’s meaty gem, jamón ibérico. The drink list will focus on cocktails made with gin, sherry, and vermouth, drawing inspiration from Spanish and Portuguese bars. Atlántico will function as a casual cafe space during the day on weekdays, and there will be weekend brunch service. It’s opening in the former Southern Proper space. <em>600 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Spring 2020.</p>
<p id="60C1u0"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/16/20696327/french-quarter-new-orleans-restaurant-boston-theater-district"><strong>French Quarter</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/2/25/21152982/french-quarter-open-downtown-boston-new-orleans-cuisine"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="hAAzDm">Now open in the Downtown Crossing/Theater District area from the team behind nearby spots Back Deck and Fajitas and ‘Ritas, French Quarter draws influence from the food of New Orleans with an ambiance to match. “We plan on recreating a French Quarter neighborhood watering hole,” co-owner and chef Paul Sussman <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/7/16/20696327/french-quarter-new-orleans-restaurant-boston-theater-district">previously told Eater</a>. “We are trying to do pretty much traditional New Orleans — maybe updated a bit, but not chef-interpretations.” The menu includes jambalaya, gumbo, fried catfish, etouffee, and more, as well as lunchtime po’ boys and muffaletta sandwiches. Yes, there are beignets on the dessert menu, garnishing an ice cream sundae. The cocktail and beer lists also reflect New Orleans. <em>545 Washington St., Downtown Crossing, Boston. </em><strong>Opened: </strong>February 24, 2020.</p>
<p id="lGx2EJ"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/759/the-gallows"><strong>The Gallows</strong></a></p>
<p id="qBKj4b">The Gallows, a staple of Boston’s South End, is expanding to Watertown — yet another addition to the increasingly stacked lineup <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/10/2/20895233/arsenal-yards-watertown-restaurants">at the Arsenal Yards development</a> — and it will be a “hybrid concept” with its sibling doughnut chain, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12226/blackbird-doughnuts">Blackbird Doughnuts</a>. The new location will have room for outdoor dining and private events, too. <em>485 Arsenal St., Watertown. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Fall 2020.</p>
<p id="TbBCmf"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/54670/grand-tour"><strong>Grand Tour</strong></a><strong> [</strong><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/29/21113491/grand-tour-french-bistro-newbury-street-open-michael-serpa"><strong>NOW OPEN</strong></a><strong>]</strong></p>
<p id="WfiiTF">From Michael Serpa of the popular Back Bay seafood restaurant <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12246/select-oyster-bar">Select Oyster Bar</a> comes Grand Tour, a Parisian-inspired bistro featuring classics like steak frites and more. The menu mainly features vegetables and meats (including game), not very much seafood, leaving that to Select. The name is a reference to the famous trio of European bicycle races — the Tour de France, la Vuelta a España, and the Giro D’Italia. Enjoy an all-American by-the-glass wine list (with some French options by the bottle), escargot pie, and caviar omelets. Open for lunch and dinner daily. <em>314 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston. </em><strong>Opened: </strong>January 29, 2020.</p>
<aside id="Rc0xER"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"A Restaurant Inspired by Parisian Bistros Arrives on Newbury Street, and There Is Escargot Pie","url":"https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/29/21113491/grand-tour-french-bistro-newbury-street-open-michael-serpa"}]}'></div></aside><p id="0DCqU0"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/61559/lenox-sophia-boston"><strong>Lenox Sophia</strong></a></p>
<p id="W1j97Z">The intimate South Boston space that used to house the original KO Pies location will soon be home to Lenox Sophia, a modern American restaurant from chef Shi Mei, an alum of Asta, Whaling in Oklahoma, and Buttonwood. Mei plans to feature ingredients sourced around New England. <em>87 A St., South Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>2020.</p>
<p id="l3yn8B"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/19/20874327/lucie-drink-dine-boston-colonnade-hotel"><strong>Lucie Drink & Dine</strong></a><strong> (stylized as LUCIE Drink + Dine)</strong></p>
<p id="tjbuIo">The longtime Brasserie Jo space at the Colonnade Hotel will get new life this year as Lucie, a “neighborhood restaurant and bar featuring a modern global menu.” Grill 23 and Oak Long Bar alum Michael Chandler will head up the kitchen; he’s also worked at several Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurants in New York. <em>120 Huntington Ave., Back Bay, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Late winter 2020.</p>
<p id="DncaWN"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/41169/mothership"><strong>Mothership</strong></a></p>
<p id="GGqSa9">First announced back in early 2018, Steve “Nookie” Postal and Liza Shirazi’s Mothership is finally under construction <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/12/18/21027935/boston-restaurants-coming-soon-winter-2019-2020">as of early 2020</a>, located in the Alewife area, near one of its siblings, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/41167/revival-alewife">Revival Cafe & Kitchen</a>. While the Mothership plans have likely evolved a bit over the past two years and Postal and Shirazi haven’t yet shared many current details, Postal suggested in 2018 that it would be a beer hall with food (sausages, pretzels, and the like) and games (like shuffleboard and Golden Tee). <em>125 Cambridgepark Dr., Alewife, Cambridge. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Unknown.</p>
<p id="h0ihpb"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/9/16/20868770/nantucket-nautilus-pier-four-boston"><strong>Nautilus Pier 4</strong></a></p>
<p id="iP6MKA">The Nautilus, one of Nantucket’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-nantucket-bars-cocktails-wine">trickiest reservations to snag</a>, is expanding to Pier 4 in Boston’s Seaport District, where it will join the recently opened <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/64502/woods-hill-boston">Woods Hill Pier 4</a>. Like its Nantucket counterpart, Nautilus Pier 4 will feature a seasonal menu that touches on Asian and Latin cuisines, with dishes like tempura oyster tacos, steamed pork buns, blue crab fried rice, and Peking duck. <em>300 Pier Four Blvd., Seaport District, Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>2020.</p>
<p id="QPh3Dd"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/68076/northern-spy"><strong>Northern Spy</strong></a></p>
<p id="jNsclH">A bit outside of the immediate Boston area, Northern Spy is coming to Canton, courtesy of the <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/12059/loyal-nine">Loyal Nine</a> team from Cambridge. The family-friendly “classic New England restaurant” will open at a historic copper mill at the Paul Revere Heritage Site, serving dishes like prime rib, chowder, and Parker House rolls — as New England as it gets. <em>96 Revere St., Canton. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>2020.</p>
<p id="j0jwgR"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/14/20964675/chinese-hot-pot-chain-shu-daxia-kenmore-square-boston"><strong>Shu Daxia</strong></a></p>
<p id="ZeE7WT">This hot pot chain is based in Chengdu City in the Sichuan province in China and plans to open in Kenmore Square in the space currently occupied by Scoozi. Shu Daxia has expanded beyond China to include franchises in Australia, Japan, and Malaysia, but the Kenmore location will be the first in the United States. Shu Daxia’s menu includes items such as pork ribs, tripe, and shaved beef — but the most exciting might be goose intestine, which comes served in a glass goose sculpture. <em>580 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Unknown. </p>
<p id="l2RCip"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/14/20964748/tasty-burger-opening-downtown-crossing"><strong>Tasty Burger</strong></a></p>
<p id="7baaQm">Tasty Burger is still a relatively small, local chain. The forthcoming downtown location — which will battle Shake Shack for those hungry college student and tourist dollars — will be Tasty Burger’s fifth location. The so-called “Big Tasty” is among the best fast-food burgers on the planet — the more locations slinging them, the better. <em>48 Winter St., Downtown Crossing, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Winter 2020.</p>
<p id="Stuye9"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/21/21075162/tiger-sugar-boba-chain-boston-expansion-allston-cambridge"><strong>Tiger Sugar</strong></a></p>
<p id="01GgRX">This Taiwanese boba chain is enjoying an explosion of popularity on Instagram thanks to its photogenic brown sugar boba, and it’s in the midst of rapid expansion around the United States, making moves into multiple cities. The Boston area is on the list, with locations slated for Cambridge and Allston. <em>Addresses unknown. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>2020.<strong> </strong></p>
<p id="YXk7Iz"><strong>Unnamed Cafe (With a Liquor License) at Brookline Booksmith</strong></p>
<p id="uj4z0y">Coolidge Corner’s decades-old bookstore Brookline Booksmith <a href="https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2019/12/31/brookline-booksmith-expanding-with-restaurant">is taking over a 4,000-square-foot adjacent space</a> to add more room for retail as well as a cafe with a full liquor license. The bookstore hasn’t shared too many details yet, but construction will begin in June after the end of the lease of the Verizon store currently in the space. <em>283 Harvard St., Coolidge Corner, Brookline. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Fall 2020. </p>
<p id="zp9nxA"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/6/11/18661489/brewers-fork-charlestown-expansion-navy-yard-bistro-space"><strong>Unnamed Project From the Brewer’s Fork Team</strong></a></p>
<p id="6b6ndm">The popular Charlestown restaurateurs behind Brewer’s Fork will open a second restaurant in Charlestown, located in the longtime Navy Yard Bistro space. It will likely follow in the footsteps of Navy Yard Bistro and showcase wine (which would also differentiate it from Brewer’s Fork, which focuses on beer). The team hasn’t announced many details yet, but they’ve described the restaurant as “an American bistro” and expressed excitement for chef and co-owner John Payne to have a chance to highlight something other than the wood-fired pizzas for which Brewer’s Fork is known. <em>1 Sixth St., Charlestown, Boston. </em><strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>2020.</p>
<p id="sH0jnj"><a href="https://boston.eater.com/2019/11/12/20961935/new-restaurant-shojo-team-brian-moy-chinatown"><strong>Unnamed Project From the Shōjō Team</strong></a></p>
<p id="XNVuVK">Brian Moy, who owns <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/7571/shojo">Shōjō</a> and <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/22182/ruckus-noodles">Ruckus</a> — and who formerly operated <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/23730/the-best-little-restaurant">BLR by Shōjō</a> — is planning to expand his mini-empire in Chinatown. Toro and Tiger Mama alum Mike Stark will be at the helm of the kitchen (he’s been the executive chef of Moy’s restaurant group for a few years now), serving a mystery menu to be revealed at a later date. (It seems likely that it will take after its siblings, which are each inspired by various aspects of Asian cuisines.) <em>7 Tyler St., Chinatown, Boston.</em> <strong>Anticipated opening timeline: </strong>Spring 2020.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/2020/1/8/21056844/2020-boston-restaurant-opening-guideRachel Leah BlumenthalTerrence Doyle