Lockheart Restaurant
Lockheart Restaurant, a Southwestern-inspired concept from Wellesley, is expanding to the historic former railroad station at 70 Union St in Newton Centre. The project involved a ~$1.2M buildout since 2024. Liquor, victualler, and entertainment licenses were approved 3-0 on June 16, 2026, pending final state ABCC approval. Attorney stated opening expected within weeks of ABCC […]
Puritan Tavern
Chef Will Gilson of Cambridge Street Hospitality Group is opening Puritan Tavern in a historic former fire station space. The restaurant will offer modern New England cuisine including baked cod, chowder, prime rib, burgers, and a raw bar. Features include a main dining room, second-floor private event space (up to 60 guests), and an 80-seat […]
Lakon Paris Patisserie
Lakon Paris Patisserie, a local French bakery with four existing Greater Boston locations, is opening an adjoining 1,500-square-foot café at the new Harvard Book Store location in downtown Boston’s Blackstone Block near Faneuil Hall. Known for croissants, danishes, breads, and French pastries. Construction is underway with a fall 2026 target opening.
Gillis Family Tavern
Gillis Family Tavern is relocating from its longtime home at the historic Jenny Grist Mill (6 Spring Lane) to the former site of Proof 22 at 22 Main Street in downtown Plymouth. The tavern’s final day at the old location was May 31, 2026. The new space is larger and better suited for long-term goals. […]
La Neta x Churrería 52
Fast-casual taquería La Neta is expanding to a second location at 100 City Hall Plaza in downtown Boston, sharing space with a new churro-focused concept called Churrería 52. Both concepts are from restaurateur Allan Rodríguez. No official opening date announced, but project documents indicate the location is expected to debut before the end of 2026.
Azul Mexican Kitchen
Fast-casual spinoff of Taco Azul, a contemporary Mexican concept. First location at South Station expected to open late July or early August 2026; second location at Faneuil Hall Marketplace (4 South Market St, Quincy Market Main Hall) slated for later summer or early fall 2026. Menu includes build-your-own bowls, burritos, tacos, nachos, and quesadillas with […]
The Maharaja
The Maharaja, a Cambridge-based Indian restaurant founded in Harvard Square in 2011, is opening a second location inside Quincy Market Main Hall at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. This fast-casual outpost will focus on takeout and delivery, offering popular dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Biryani, Garlic Naan, Vegetable Samosas, and Paneer Tikka. Partner Raj Punjabi stated […]
Smashed by BRED
Smashed by BRED is a new fast-casual smashburger concept from Chef Tambo Barrow, founder of Dorchester-based BRED Gourmet. It is slated to open inside Quincy Market Main Hall at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in downtown Boston. No official opening date has been announced. The concept will likely feature a streamlined smashburger menu based on BRED Gourmet’s […]
Wonder
Wonder, a food hall chain featuring menus from 20-30 distinct restaurants, is set to open its first Worcester County location in August 2026 at the former Boston Market on Park Avenue. The 3,500 sq ft quick-service restaurant will have 21 seats and specialize in takeout and delivery. License was unanimously approved by the License Commission […]
Hampton Inn by Hilton Worcester
Five-story, 105-room Hampton Inn by Hilton proposed near Union Station in Worcester, MA. Developer is Fall River-based First Bristol Corp. Building will be 59,655 sq ft with 76 new parking spaces plus 16 existing. Planning Board review scheduled for June 24, 2026. A second hotel, WoodSpring Suites (122-room extended stay) at 277 Providence St by […]