Restaurant Openings

A three-tier setup of afternoon tea savory and sweet treats and scones sits on a wooden table in front of a green velvet banquette.
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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea Is a Cozy-Meets-Classy Downtown Hideaway

Two alums from acclaimed Fort Point cocktail bar Drink are now serving up a different beverage at their first ownership venture: tea. Patrick Brewster and […]

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Braintree’s Popular Widowmaker Brewing Will Expand to Brighton in 2023

A new brewery headed to Brighton later this year hopes to help keep the historically grungy, but quickly developing, neighborhood “a little punk rock.” Widowmaker […]

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An Allston Restaurant Serving ‘Unapologetically Delicious Comfort Food’ Will Open This Summer

Get your metaphorical swimsuits ready: A new restaurant is coming to Allston, and it’ll feature a “swim-up bar” outside—no actual pool involved, but plenty of […]

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From Cocktails to Coffee: Local Bartender Plans East Boston Café

If you’re a cocktail enthusiast in Greater Boston, chances are Will Isaza has served you a drink. Next, he wants to serve you espresso. Isaza […]

A variety of deli sandwiches, stuffed full of thinly sliced meats, are displayed on a cooking rack.
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Sunny Girl Is About to Fill the North End with Tasty Sandwiches

UPDATE (MAY 1, 2023):  Sunny Girl debuted in late April and is currently opening most days at 7 a.m.; check Instagram for up-to-date information about […]

Two small ice cream cones full of caviar are presented in a little terracotta flower pot.
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Caviar Cones Come to Cambridge

“Butter boards were 2022; we’re going to do butter dip in 2023,” says chef and restaurateur Will Gilson, laughing and lighting the candle under a […]

Two sliders sit on a plate, filled with a pulled meat substitute and arugula.
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Comfort Kitchen Brings Global Flavors to a Historic Dorchester Space

When the squat, one-story building at 611 Columbia Rd. was first opened in 1912, it was solely for the benefit of Bostonians. The Upham’s Corner […]

A piece of white fish with torched edges is topped with a dollop of whole mustard seeds, a bright yellow puree, and microgreens, and it sits on a ball of rice on seaweed.
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Matsunori Handroll Bar Gives Boston a Hands-on Taste of Sushi

Put down your chopsticks: There’s a new sushi restaurant in town, and it’s all about the handroll. “No fancy cutlery needed, no chopsticks learning curve; […]

A scallion pancake sandwich filled with egg, bacon, and pesto, sits next to a salad on a metal tray, with a cup of ketchup and chopsticks on the side.
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Boston’s Iconic Double Awesome Has Returned

Picture a sandwich, but the bread is a folded scallion pancake. Inside, there are two oozy eggs, melted Vermont cheddar, an herb-packed green pesto sauce, […]

A bowl of thick udon noodles topped with chili paste, scallions, and thin slices of beef.
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50 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings We Can’t Wait for in 2023

We’re only a couple weeks into 2023, and it’s shaping up to be a busy—and exciting!—year on the local dining front. There are rebirths (Eastern […]

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Wow Tikka Brings Warmth and Customizable Indian Bowls to Fenway

When you walk into Wow Tikka (stylized as Wow!!Tikka), the tantalizing scent of zesty, warm spices welcomes you. The cozy, casual Indian restaurant opened on […]

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Birds of Paradise, the Latest Escape from Bartender Ran Duan, Arrives in Brighton

Some people make a scrapbook for vacation photos and mementos. For restaurateur Ran Duan, travel inspires more than just a staid visual keepsake: The award-winning […]

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Shy Bird Comes in for a Landing in South Boston

Welcome to our weekly news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? Send […]

A Thai dish features thin slices of pork in a salad full of fresh mint and lime slices.
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Laughing Monk Cafe’s Expansion to Allston Showcases Northeastern Thailand’s Fiery Cuisine

When one door closes, another one opens: In this case, the closure of one of Boston’s most beloved Thai restaurants is bringing a different—and exciting—Thai […]

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Hallelujah, Eastern Standard Is Making a Comeback

Welcome to our weekly news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? Send […]