Lulu Green
Vegan restaurant opening new outpost in Kendall Square, Cambridge. Will feature vegan chicken sandwiches, waffles, tacos, burgers, and more, with a 22-seat patio with greenery and a pond.
Santa Fe Burrito Grill
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant opening new location in former Sartorio Recipe space, will offer burritos, tortas, tacos, nachos, bowls and more
Wu Li Xiang – Shanghai Kitchen
Chinese restaurant featuring soup dumplings, planning to open in Central Square with 36 inside seats and 24 outside seats, open for lunch and dinner seven days a week
WoodSpring Suites Worcester
122-room extended-stay WoodSpring Suites hotel planned as four-story building. Developer Park Silver Development purchased the site for $1.4M. Project has site plan approvals but no construction permits issued yet.
The Nitro Bar
Rhode Island coffee chain known for nitrogen-infused cold brew and craft drinks teasing Boston expansion. Company replied ‘Boston soon’ to fan inquiry and founder mentioned ‘Boston soon’ in TikTok video. No specific location or timeline announced yet.
Maple & Ash
Upscale steakhouse expanding to Boston’s Seaport neighborhood, featuring signature tasting menu, seafood towers, and high-energy dining experience in 12,000-square-foot space at The Superette
Kri Kri Grill
36-seat casual Greek restaurant with counter-service concept by Chef Brendan Pelley. Will serve scratch-made gyros, carved meats, homestyle Greek favorites, and homemade ice cream. Features seasonal outdoor patio and catering program.
Tree House Brewing Company
Tree House Brewing Company applied for a Farmer-Brewery license to open a brewery and distillery at the former Cheers Replica Bar in Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The 9,700-square-foot space would include a small brewing system, distilled spirits production area, and outdoor beer garden. Application is still under review.
Cape Cod Coffee
Cape Cod Coffee expanding from Cape Cod locations to Greater Boston area, moving into Fox Howe mixed-use apartment building in Nobscot Village
First Watch
Award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch chain opening two new Massachusetts locations. Swampscott location will be 3,700 sq ft with covered patio and 130+ seats. Dedham location planned for 2027. Each location expected to create 30 jobs.