mastodon 4.3.8+glitchFounder, Hiddenboston, Boston Restaurant Talk; food/travel writer, Boston Globe Magazine, NBC 10 Boston; textbook/medical editor; hike leader, Appalachian Mountain Club; DJ, Mark Skin Radio
For WGBH: I joined Mark, Diego, and the gang to talk about spring/outdoor dining for when (if?) the weather starts to warm up in the Boston area and elsewhere in New England. https://www.wgbh.org/lifestyle/food/2026-04-15/your-guide-to-outdoor-spring-dining-in-new-england
My latest for NBC looks at a roadside restaurant whose roots go back nearly 80 years. https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/midway-restaurant-dedham-review/3924255/
Some potentially huge news out just now: Tree House Brewing is looking to open at Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/tree-house-brewing-is-looking-to-open.html
News -- Mister Q. Cafe in Charlestown is expanding, opening a new location in Cambridge. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/mister-q-cafe-in-charlestown-is.html
Opening alert -- Nirvana Tea House & Cafe in Millis is open once again. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/03/nirvana-tea-house-cafe-in-millis-is.html
Opening alert -- Winch & Pulley Brewing Company has opened in Framingham. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/winch-pulley-brewing-company-opens-in.html
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News -- Tampopo in Cambridge's Porter Square is closing after being in business for nearly 35 years. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/02/tampopo-in-cambridges-porter-square-is.html
News -- Clarke's in downtown Boston is shutting down after more than 50 years in business. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/clarkes-at-faneuil-hall-is-closing.html
News -- Chef Brendan Pelley to open Kri Kri Grill in Chelmsford. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/kri-kri-grill-to-open-in-chelmsford.html
Opening alert -- Avra Estiatorio opens at Lyrik Back Bay in Boston. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/avra-estiatorio-opens-at-lyrik-back-bay.html
News -- Happii Bellii to open in the former Brockton Beer Company space. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/happii-bellii-to-open-in-former.html
News -- Jose's Torta Mexicana in Arlington to become full-service restaurant and bar. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/joses-torta-mexicana-in-arlington-to.html
News -- Kero + Homemade Bites Brazilian Cafe plans to open in Somerville. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/kero-homemade-bites-brazilian-cafe.html
Opening alert -- 7th Street Burger is now open in South Boston. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/03/7th-street-burger-to-open-locations-in.html
Opening alert -- Rosa Y Marigold opens at Lyrik Back Bay. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/rosa-y-marigold-opens-at-lyrik-back-bay.html
Opening alert -- La Tavernetta has opened in East Boston. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/la-tavernetta-opens-in-east-boston.html
Opening alert -- Bambola and The Girl Next Door have opened in Boston's Seaport District. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/bambola-and-girl-next-door-open-in.html
News -- Amar in Boston's Back Bay is closing. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/amar-in-bostons-back-bay-is-closing.html
News -- Sushi Sang Lee in Gloucester is closing, though a new concept in a new space appears to be on the way from the Food Network champion. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/sushi-sang-lee-in-gloucester-is-closing.html
A recap of last week's news, and good news for a Mexican restaurant that was facing a possible closure, while a new wine bar is on its way to the city. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2026/04/restaurant-news-for-week-ending-april.html