Wingstop
Wingstop plans to open a location at 30 Lyman Street in a plaza at the corner of Route 9 and Lyman Street. Permits filed with Town Hall indicate a $250,000 construction overhaul in the building shared with Mayuri Indian Cuisine. The new location will have approximately 26 seats, four tables, two booths, two registers, a […]
Slurp Noodle
A noodle restaurant called Slurp Noodle appears to be opening at the former Comella’s Italian takeout space at 478 Main St in downtown Melrose. A sign for the business is posted in the front window. No opening date has been announced and the business has no web or social media presence yet.
The Grand
Gordy Hebler has rented the former Iztac Mexican Restaurant space at 156 North St. and is planning a seasonal oyster bar and piano lounge called The Grand. Interior has been rebuilt. Opening is pending resolution of a liquor license issue — the previous tenant’s license must be transferred or revoked before Hebler can obtain a […]
Bar23
Bar23 is a new restaurant set to open in the Seaport district of Boston next year (2027). The owners of the now-closed Hennessy’s Irish pub have applied to transfer their liquor license to Bar23. Limited details available as Bar23 is only briefly mentioned in this closure article.
Commune All Day Cafe
Globally inspired health and wellness café expanding from Billerica to Lexington, MA, taking over the former Lexington Liquors space at 7 Depot Square. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Sam and Kinnari Patel, who also operate Turnpike Market. Menu includes George Howell coffee, smoothies, boba tea, açaí bowls, tacos, sandwiches, affogatos, and gelato. Pursuing a liquor license […]
Pinsa Piazza
Roman-style pizzeria preparing to open in Boston’s North End at the former Taranta space. Concept specializes in Roman pinsa using a 72-hour fermentation process with authentic Italian ingredients. Project is tied to Dolvero LLC. Owner confirmed the opening but said it’s too early to share specifics. No official opening date announced yet.
Harry Hare’s
English-inspired fine dining restaurant with subtle Indian influences, taking over the former Beacon Hill Pub space at 149 Charles Street. Named after owner Patrick Lyons’ late father-in-law. Boston Licensing Board approved the liquor license transfer, clearing the way for the new concept. Lyons is a veteran restaurateur with 40+ years of experience and founder of […]
Hinata Shokudo
Chef Moe Kuroki, formerly of Oisa Ramen Slurp & Go, is working to open Hinata Shokudo, a Japanese neighborhood restaurant in Jamaica Plain, Boston. The concept translates to ‘sun-filled eatery’ and will focus on teishoku (traditional Japanese set menus), home-style Japanese cooking, ramen, and potentially cooking classes and Sunday brunch. The intimate space will seat […]
Maria’s Gourmet Café
Maria’s Gourmet, a popular North Shore gourmet market based in Marblehead, is expanding with a new café at 149 Humphrey Street in Swampscott. The café will offer homemade prepared foods, baked goods, coffee, and café fare similar to the Marblehead market. No opening date has been announced yet; project is in early stages. Owner is […]
Ja Learn
Northeast Thai street food restaurant and Thai BBQ concept planning to open in Union Square on Somerville Avenue. Operators have been running popups in the Boston area. Storefront photos indicate buildout is underway.