food & drink

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Last fall, it was reported that two of the most popular Irish pubs in the Boston area had closed for the time being, with the hope being to reopen this spring. They never did open back up, though a glimmer of hope does remain for their futures. According to the Yelp pages…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A California-based group of dining spots that focus on an increasingly popular food item will be expanding to the Boston area. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dave’s Hot Chicken is bringing 10 franchised locations to Suffolk County and Norfolk County, with a...

Monday will be the first time Massachusetts officially celebrates Juneteenth, and many groups are planning to go all-out.

It’s no secret that Vermont is a beautiful state filled with quaint little towns and stunning scenes of farmland, forests and mountains, and in a little pocket of the central part of the state, the best areas seem to get even better in some ways. The Woodstock region, which includes such spots as Quechee and Bridgewater, is quite a...

Lobster is more expensive than usual this season due to a limited supply, high demand and the reopening of the economy as the nation moves past the coronavirus pandemic.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local cider company and taproom is saying farewell. According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, Bantam Cider in the Union Square section of Somerville is closing down, with an Instagram post from the Merriam Street place saying the following: …as we look into the future, and having recently evaluated various...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Last summer, it was reported that a landmark bar and music club in Cambridge was up for sale, and now we have learned that a new owner is indeed seeking to open the place back up. According to a Cambridge License Commission page, a transfer of the liquor license for The Cantab...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A chain of chicken spots could be expanding further into the Greater Boston area, with a new outlet possibly coming to the northern suburbs. According to an article from The Daily Times Chronicle, Popeyes is looking to open in Woburn, with the plan being to take over the former D’Angelo space...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] An Italian restaurant in East Boston is collaborating with a local brewer to bring another beer garden to the city. According to an article in the Patch, Pazza on Porter is working with Jack’s Abby to debut a beer garden on May 29 which will apparently be part of the restaurant’s...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Earlier this month, it was reported that a Louisiana-based restaurant chain that focuses on a popular food item was looking to open a second location in Massachusetts, and now we have learned that a third location may be on its way as well, with this one possibly coming to one of the…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A brand new drive-in theater is on its way to the South Shore, and it will include outdoor dining, drinking, and more. According to an article from Wicked Local along with the website for the place, Moonrise Cinemas is planning to debut in North Plymouth on Friday, June 4, with movies being…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A small local group of comfort food restaurants is now down to just two, as another location has shut down. According to multiple sources, the Halfway Cafe in Marlborough is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the company saying the following: …everything has a beginning and an end. We…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] The owner and operator of a number of music venues in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region–including two in the local area–is bringing a new venue to Boston, with this one coming to a growing development next to the Mass. Pike. According to a press release, The Bowery Presents is planning to open Roadrunner at...

Learn how to make a yummy Mango Salsa, and join Anna Rossi in The Chef’s Pantry she will be joined by co-founders of Craft Food Halls, Doug & Melissa Ferriman making homemade Sous Vide Shrimp Tacos.

The landscape of Massachusetts is dotted with old industrial cities, including one 30 minutes north of Boston that still has the look and feel of a factory town. And Lawrence is also known as the “immigrant city,” with people from all over the world moving here over the past 150 years or so, helping make it one of the most…

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a couple of classics. We have a guacamole hack that is made with only two ingredients and a bright and fresh watermelon margarita for a festive sip. Anna Rossi shares her tips on getting the perfect taste.

While Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and Brookline have a huge number of restaurants well worth going to, another city that is a must-visit for food is a short drive to the north. Indeed, Lowell is one of the most underrated places for dining out in the region, in part because of its incredible diversity of choices, including everything from Southeast Asian…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a new restaurant and bar is on its way to Cambridge, taking over the space where a dining and drinking spot known in part for its beer options had been. According to a license commission page, Drifter’s Tale is planning to open in the city’s Inman Square area, with...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A location of a local chain of family-friendly restaurants has shut down for good. An article from Your Arlington confirms what a source told us over the weekend, that the Arlington Center location of Not Your Average Joe’s will not be reopening, with an email from CEO/chair Peter D’Amelio saying that...