The Green Briar in Brighton Is Closing

On April 24, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

An Irish pub that has been around for nearly 30 years is shutting down.

According to a source, The Green Briar in Brighton is closing its doors for good, with a note on the pub’s website stating that its last day of service will be Monday, May 6. The note says the following:

This was a difficult and sad decision to make. We want to recognize and express sincere appreciation for our staff – some have been with us since the very beginning. Their hard work and dedication to providing warm hospitality was what made the Green Briar so special. We have met with the team regarding the closing date and our priority is to help each employee transfer jobs. To our guests, thank you. We hope to see you and say good-bye before our last day of service.

The Green Briar is one of a number of restaurants and bars from The Briar Group, including such spots as Anthem, City Table, The Harp, Ned Devine’s, O’Connor’s, and Solas.

The address for The Green Briar is 304 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135.

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The Bagel Table to Open at Boston Landing in Brighton

On April 23, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

by Marc Hurwitz

A local pair of bagel shops will soon be joined by a third, with this one coming to a new development that has a few other dining spots.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, The Bagel Table is planning to open at Boston Landing in Brighton, joining other locations in Chestnut Hill and Ashland. Based on the offerings at those two shops, expect to see New York-style bagels from OMG! Bagels at the new location, along with cakes, pastries, cookies, English muffins, sandwiches, coffee, and more. If all goes well, The Bagel Table could be opening at Boston Landing late this summer.

Boston Landing, which is located along Guest Street just south of the Mass. Pike, is currently home to such spots as Rail Stop Restaurant and Bar, Kohi Coffee Company, Flatbread Company, and Mainely Burgers.

The website for The Bagel Table can be found at https://www.mybageltable.com/

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G Pub Being Proposed for Brockton’s Downtown Area

On April 22, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

by Marc Hurwitz

It appears that a gastropub that would have a retro vibe and a rooftop area is being planned for a city south of Boston that is in the process of redeveloping its downtown area.

Wicked Local is reporting that Colin Geoffroy of G Hospitality is looking to open a location of G Pub in the Corcoran Building (which is being redeveloped into a mixed-use residential complex) in Brockton, joining the original location which can be found in Providence. The article says that the Montello Street spot would have 7,000 square feet of space and have a speakeasy feel to it while having a scratch kitchen, TVs at each of the booths, entertainment such as pool tables, arcade games, and shuffleboard, and a rooftop terrace that is open during the warmer months.

If all goes as planned, the new G Pub could open in the spring or summer of 2020, and it would possibly be a third location of the place, as G Hospitality is planning to open another outlet of the spot in Plymouth this fall. (The restaurant group also runs Rooftop at the ProvidenceG as well.)

The website for the original G Pub in Providence can be found at http://www.providencegpub.com/

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Bruno’s Bar + Burger in Lynn to Become Bruno’s Tequila Bar & Cocina

On April 22, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

by Marc Hurwitz

A burger spot that temporarily closed a few years ago has apparently closed for good, and it looks like a Mexican restaurant with a somewhat similar name will replace it.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group along with a couple of sources, Bruno’s Bar + Burger in Lynn is no longer in business, with this being confirmed within the North Shore Eats Facebook group. Another poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants thread mentions that a new spot called Bruno’s Tequila Bar & Cocina is taking over the Western Avenue space, and a Facebook page for the place shows that it will indeed be opening there, classifying itself as a Mexican restaurant and saying that it will be “serving the freshest Mexican and Latin food with rumba and drink of all types!” The poster says that the new spot could be opening sometime next month, though no specific opening date has been given as of yet.

Bruno’s Bar + Burger, which first opened in early 2015, closed its doors in August of 2016 but reopened–apparently under new ownership–a couple of months later.

The address for the upcoming Bruno’s Tequila Bar & Cocina is 858 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA, 01905. Its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/brunostequilabar/

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Sunset Cafe in Cambridge Plans to Reopen

On April 22, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

by Marc Hurwitz

A Portuguese restaurant in Cambridge that was destroyed in a fire earlier this year could be returning to the space.

According to a license commission hearing agenda page within the city’s website, the Sunset Cafe plans to reopen once its building at the corner of Cambridge Street and Hunting Street is rebuilt. The building in which the restaurant resided was hit by a major fire on January 14 and it was subsequently torn down due to the extent of the damage to the structure. It is not yet known when construction could be completed, so keep checking back for updates as they come in.

The four-alarm blaze also displaced nearly 20 people and took out a second structure as well.

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Sunset Cafe in Cambridge Destroyed in Fire

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KKatie’s Burger Bar in Quincy Has Closed

On April 22, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

by Marc Hurwitz

A group of burger bars on the South Shore has gotten a little smaller–for now, at least–as its closest location to Boston has shut down.

A source told us a week ago that KKatie’s Burger Bar in Quincy Center was going to be closing, with a thread from the Quincy Is Everything Facebook group confirming that it has indeed shuttered and that a sign out front at the Hancock Street spot refers customers to its locations in Marshfield, Plymouth, and Hyannis. The note also mentions that the restaurant plans to move “nearby,” though it is not known whether it might reopen in Quincy or in another community in the immediate area.

The Quincy location of Kkatie’s first opened in December of 2016, moving into a space within the West of Chestnut luxury apartment complex.

The address for the now-closed Kkatie’s in Quincy Center was 1440 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02169. The website for the existing locations can be found at http://www.kkaties.com/

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Gantetsu-Ya to Open Across from Ganko Ittetsu Ramen in Brookline

On April 22, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

by Marc Hurwitz

The people behind a popular Brookline restaurant will be opening a new spot that focuses on a couple of Japanese snack items.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, Gantetsu-Ya is planning to open across from Ganko Ittetsu Ramen in the Arcade Building on the northern edge of Coolidge Corner, with an Instagram post from the place saying that will be featuring takoyaki, or grilled octopus balls, and okonomiyaki, which are savory pancakes. No opening date has been given for the upcoming eatery, with the post simply saying that it will open soon.

Ganko Ittetsu Ramen, which first opened in the fall of 2015, is known for its three types of ramen options–miso, tan tan, and shoyu.

The Instagram page for Gantetsu-Ya is at https://www.instagram.com/gantetsuya3184/

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Hot Chix Plans to Open in the Boston Area

On April 19, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

A fast-casual restaurant that focuses on a Southern-style spicy fried chicken is on its way to the region.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Hot Chix is looking to open somewhere in the Boston area, with current possibilities being in such spots as the Berklee area, Boston University, Inman Square in Cambridge, and Union Square in Somerville. The people behind the planned eatery include Alex Kim (general manager at Eventide Fenway), Will Yoo (owner of two Charleys Philly Steaks locations), and Alex Nystedt (former general manager of Sportello), with Nystedt saying that “Boston has a lot of great Korean fried chicken, but it’s lacking in the Nashville hot style” which is typically made using a paste that includes cayenne pepper. If all goes well, Hot Chix could be opening sometime this summer–and until then, the business will be popping up at restaurants, bars, and events spaces around the local area.

The website for Hot Chix can be found at https://hotchixboston.com/

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Night Market in Cambridge’s Harvard Square Has Closed

On April 19, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

A basement-level Harvard Square restaurant that was known for its Asian street food has closed for good.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Night Market on Winthrop Street is no longer in business, having shuttered at the end of business hours last night. An Instagram post from the place says that “We’re saddened to be closing our doors….We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has been a part of our story – our restaurant staff, our occasional visitors, and all of our wonderful regulars over the years. THANK YOU ALL” No specific reason seems to be given for the closure of Night Market, nor is it known what might go into the space, so keep checking back for updates.

Night Market first opened in late 2014 in the former Tamarind Bay space, offering a variety of Asian dishes along with such drink options as sake cocktails and sake slushies.

The address for the now-closed Night Market was 75 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

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Parlour Restaurant + Bar to Open in Former Regal Beagle Space in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner

On April 19, 2019 By harryfisheraa82Leave a comment

by Marc Hurwitz

A new dining and drinking spot is on its way to Brookline, moving into the space where a neighborhood bistro had been.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, Parlour Restaurant + Bar is opening in the old Regal Beagle space in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood, with a sign out front simply saying that the place will be coming soon to the Harvard Street space. A search on the new spot comes up with no information at this point in time, including what kinds of food/drink it might offer, who is behind it, and when exactly it will open; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

The Regal Beagle closed down last October after being in business for approximately 10 years; the restaurant was known in part for its comfort food dishes and cocktails.

The address for the upcoming Parlour Restaurant + Bar is 308 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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The Regal Beagle in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner Is Closing

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