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‘Dumpling Daughter' continues a family legacy
Owner Nadia Liu Spellman’s mom is Sally Ling, the name behind one of the area’s most legendary restaurants.
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The ‘Dumpling Daughter' of a famous Boston restauranteur sees success with own business
Lunar New Year is in full swing — and for a Boston-area Chinese restaurant business, it’s an increasingly busy time of year. Dumpling Daughter, founded by Nadia Liu Spellman, has three locations — Weston, Brookline and South Boston. When Spellman was growing up, dumplings made by her mother were a huge part of her childhood. “When I was in my…
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This restaurant is poised to be Weston's first to serve liquor since Prohibition
A well-known Boston restauranteur is set to bring a new venture to Weston that will call a historic tavern home.
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Four months after devastating fire, Templeton's Otter River Pub is reopening
The first two drinks were poured out at the Otter River Pub in Templeton, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon, after a devastating fire shut the historic watering hole down in September. You’d never know what the Otter River Pub — locally known as “The Onion” — has gone through by walking into it now. The bar is completely renovated, with modern…
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‘Trying to hang on': Major crowds at Joanie's Pizza in Chelmsford after glowing Barstool review
Anne Thompson and her husband, Dan, started Joanie’s Pizza in Chelmsford, Massachusetts three years ago — but a single online review of their New York-style pie has quadrupled their business. Controversial internet blogger Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports paid the local joint a visit shortly after Thanksgiving, and posted a review in December — he rated the pizza 8.4 and…
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Restaurant Recap: A&B Kitchen and Bar
With football season kicking off, a West End restaurant is making sure it’s the perfect place to enjoy a Sunday game.
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Restaurant Recap: Local deli celebrates 30 years of bringing Jewish tradition to area
Maxie’s Deli is celebrating 30 years in business as it works to provide good food at a good price at its unfussy, friendly location in Stoughton.
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Restaurant Recap: Enjoy a festive drink that supports a good cause during Pride
Bar 10 at Westin Copley is offering a lineup of beverages all colors of the rainbow, with a dollar of each sale going to the Trevor Project.
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Restaurant Recap: Urban oasis in the heart of Boston
We get a first-hand look at this trendy outdoor space that’ll be calling your name all summer at W Boston.
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Restaurant Recap: Shojo Opening New Locations
In this week’s Restaurant Recap, we hear from the owner of a Chinatown mainstay as his business expands in the Boston area.
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Restaurant Recap: How Boston's Oldest Irish Pub Celebrates St. Patty's
J.J. Foley’s Café — whose claim to fame is being the city’s oldest Irish pub — is gearing up for a big weekend, as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get back to full speed in 2023.
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Restaurant Recap: Inside a New Kosher Coffee House in Wellesley
Among this week’s restaurant news, JJ’s Coffee House and Roastery just opened, with some coffee roasted at the location.
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Restaurant Recap: Fast Food Joint's Fine Dining Conversion
Plus, a popular Boston bakery’s plans to expand outside of the city and a renowned chef working to re-open a beloved seaside restaurant.