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[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a pair of high-end steakhouses in the Midwest and the Southwest may be joined by a location in Boston. According to a source, Maple & Ash is planning to open in the city’s Seaport District, with a sign for the place apparently being shown above Rag & Bone Menswear on Pier...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A few months ago, it was reported that a beloved Cambridge brewery was going to be saying farewell this month, and now we have learned that its beers will live on. According to a Facebook post, the Cambridge Brewing Company brand has been acquired by Castle Island Brewing Co., with the post...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A comfort food spot in downtown Boston that is known in part for its hand-cut fries and beer is shutting down, though its other location will continue on. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Saus on Union Street near Faneuil Hall is closing, with...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A year and a half ago, it was reported that a vegan burger chain was planning to open its first standalone location in the Greater Boston area, and now we have learned that it is just about ready to debut. According to a press release, PLNT Burger is slated to have its...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local brewery has shut down one of its pubs, though its beermaking operation within that space won’t be affected. According to a Facebook post from the business, Cisco Brewers has closed the bar at its facility in Portsmouth, NH, with the post saying the following: We have loved being a part...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A brewery, taproom, and cafe in Central Massachusetts is saying farewell. According to a Facebook post from the business, Redemption Rock Brewing Co. is getting ready to shut down, with the post saying the following: It is with equal parts sadness and gratitude that we’re announcing that Redemption Rock Brewing is closing....

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A landmark restaurant in the White Mountains of New Hampshire that resided in an historic space–and which had been taken over by a couple whose husband used to own restaurants in the Greater Boston area–has shut down. According to an Instagram post, Thompson House Eatery in Jackson, NH, is no longer in business,...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new business that features South Shore-style bar pizza has debuted west of Boston. According to its Facebook page, Burnt Edges Bar Pizza is now open at the Waltham Moose Lodge on Lexington Street, with the place being a takeout-only spot for the general public while dine-in is offered to members of...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between November 18 and November 24. Kaia Opens in the South EndA new coastal Greek restaurant from a local hospitality group has debuted in Boston.Full Story A Sanctuary Cafe Opens in Beacon HillA new cat cafe is...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] One of Boston’s best known restaurateurs may be opening multiple new businesses within a North End space. According to an article from Universal Hub, Frank DePasquale has proposed opening a restaurant, cafe, and cooking school where a vacant strip of storefronts between Hanover Street and Salem Street currently sits, with the plans...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local group of restaurants known for their seafood will be opening their fifth location–and their second within the city of Boston. According to an article from The Boston Globe, Row 34 is planning to open in Kenmore Square, moving into a space next to the Hotel Commonwealth and being what co-owners Jeremy...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A restaurant chain that got its start in the Boston area has all but disappeared from the local landscape, as one of the two remaining locations inside Route 128 has shut down. According to a source, Boston Market in Quincy is no longer in operation, with a check on the website for...

A popular Allston spot known for its grilled cheese sandwiches and burgers is getting ready to shut down.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new fusion restaurant is on its way to the Boston waterfront. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (along with an article from What Now Boston), Mai is planning to open in the city’s Seaport District, moving into a space on Northern Avenue in...

A bit more than a year after one of Boston’s best-known restaurants was reborn in a new space (and joined by a cocktail bar), the team behind it is opening a new concept across the way.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A couple of months ago, it was reported that one of the best-known breweries in New England had opened a retail shop in Boston, and now we have learned that this may have just been the opening act of what appears to be some big plans. According to a licensing board hearing...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A family-friendly chain of restaurants that got its start locally more than 50 years ago only to disappear from the local landscape may be returning to the region. As first mentioned in the ChewOnThis Facebook group page, the Ground Round may be opening in Shrewsbury, taking over the space on Route 140...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A well-known local chef and restaurateur is opening a new dining spot in a Boston food hall. According to an article from Time Out, POE-Lenta is getting ready to open at Time Out Market Boston in the city’s Fenway neighborhood early this month, with Brian Poe being behind it along with business partner Guillermo...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A chain of dining spots known for its healthy options is getting ready to open its first location on the South Shore. According to a press release, Sweetgreen will be opening in Hingham on November 4, moving into a space at the Derby Street Shops just off Route 3. Once it debuts,...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local brewery in Waltham with two locations will be opening a third, and this one will open where the business has had a seasonal biergarten over the past few years. According to a press release, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. is planning to open a taproom and kitchen at Arsenal Yards in...