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Cheers at Faneuil Hall Marketplace Is Closing for Good
This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk. A replica of a bar that was the focal point of a beloved sitcom is shutting down for good. According to a source, Cheers at Faneuil Hall Marketplace is closing permanently after 20 years in business, with a press release indicating that the last day for the bar will be August 30. The…
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Restaurant Closings in Greater Boston Since the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic
CLOSED: — Brit Bakery, Cambridge, MA — Cinquecento, Boston (South End), MA — Craigie Burger, Boston (Fenway), MA — Les Zygomates, Boston (Leather District), MA — Love Art Udon, Brookline (Boston University), MA — The Squealing Pig, West Roxbury, MA — White’s Bakery and Cafe, Wellesley, MA OPEN: — 4th & Cherry, Weymouth Landing, MA — The Alumni, Quincy, MA…
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Whiskey's in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed Down; Exact Status of Space Up in the Air
A longtime watering hole in the Back Bay of Boston has shuttered, and it isn’t known what might become of the space. According to a source within the restaurant industry, Whiskey’s on Boylston Street is closed, saying that it is “100% done,” which comes on the heels of several other sources and posters on social media indicating that the...
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Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Boston's Kenmore Square Has Closed
A Boston-based group of deep-dish pizza spots has closed its last location within the Boston city limits. A message sent to us from the company states that Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Kenmore Square has shut down permanently, confirming what a member of the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page had mentioned earlier. With the closing of...
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North End Restaurants to Face Random Inspections; Outdoor Permits Could Be at Risk
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Boston Licensing Board would be holding an emergency hearing for all North End restaurants on the heels of multiple complaints concerning social distancing and more as related to temporary outdoor spaces, and now the dining spots have been put on notice that they need to adhere to guidelines or face immediate punishment….
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Former Home of Legendary Rock Club Great Scott in Allston to Go to Another Tenant
Earlier this month, it was reported that an iconic music club that closed down this spring could be coming back thanks in part to a collaborative fundraiser. Now we have learned that if it does return, it apparently won’t be coming back to its old space. According to an article from Vanyaland, Oak Hill Properties LLC, has gotten a...
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Century-Old Wenham Tea House Shuts Down Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
An iconic North Shore dining spot that has been around for more than 100 years has called it a day. According to several sources, including a source within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, the Wenham Tea House has shut down, with a Wicked Local article confirming this. A Facebook post from owner Chris Keohane says that…
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This Unique Restaurant in Greater Boston is Shutting Down
An Arlington mainstay that featured a cuisine not commonly found in the Greater Boston area is shutting down permanently. According to multiple sources, Tango Restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue in the center of town is closing its doors, confirming what we had heard last week. A Facebook post from the dining spot indicates that even though this appears to be a…
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Mike's City Diner Reopens After Temporarily Closing Due to Owner Testing Positive for COVID-19
Late last month the owner of a beloved South End restaurant tested positive for the coronavirus, leading him to close the eatery down just to be safe. Now we have learned that it will be reopening this weekend. According to a Facebook post, Mike’s City Diner plans to open back up on Saturday for takeout and delivery, with the...
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As Phases 2 and 3 Approach, Questions Remain As to What Constitutes a ‘Bar'
We are now in the middle of Phase 1 of the gradual reopening of Massachusetts as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and while Phase 2 will mark the opening of restaurants (with restrictions) and Phase 3 will mark the opening of bars, how, exactly, does Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration define what a bar is in this case? It doesn’t seem as…
