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The Freshest Fish In Massachusetts Is Waiting For You At This One-Of-A-Kind Seafood Restaurant

Some restaurants make you drive an hour and feel every minute of it. Jake’s Seafood Restaurant in Hull, Massachusetts makes you wish the drive was longer so you could build up more anticipation. Hull is the kind of town that Massachusetts keeps tucked away like a secret it’s not...

Hull, MA · 4d
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This Low-Key Massachusetts BBQ Joint Serves Pulled Pork That Would Make Guy Fieri Weep With Joy

Blue Ribbon BBQ in Arlington, Massachusetts is the kind of place that doesn’t need to advertise, because the food does all the advertising it will ever need. Word of mouth is a powerful thing when the word is “extraordinary.”. Let’s be honest about something right from the start....

Arlington, MA · 6d
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Weymouth Neighborhood Favorite Pizzeria to Close Its Doors This Weekend

After 12 years of service, CeCe’s Pizza will close its Weymouth location in Massachusetts. The restaurant announced the closure on social media, confirming that November 14 will be its final day of business. CeCe’s Pizza Announces Closure. Located at 4 Union Street in Weymouth, CeCe’s Pizza is a...

Weymouth, MA · 23h
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This Old-School Massachusetts Restaurant Makes Some Seriously Good Thin-Crust Pizza

The brick oven at this pizza spot showed up in pieces in 1883, built for a bakery. It has been cranking out thin-crust pies for nearly a century since then. If you ask me, nobody ever outgrows the trip-day grin. It just waits for the right excuse, and a famous old oven is a pretty good one.

Boston, MA · 2d
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Mass. independent markets struggling as grocery strike threatens pre-Thanksgiving rush

“Our members are sending a clear message: Keep the pension or no contract.”. The warehouse workers and delivery drivers at Associated Grocers Northeast are on strike after months of failed negotiations, leaving independent markets struggling to keep their shelves stocked. More than 255 members of Teamsters Local Union 633 are...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Seven Massachusetts Dairy Bars That Keep Scooping Ice Cream Even After The Leaves Fall

Most people put away their cone cravings once the first maple turns red, but a handful of Massachusetts dairy bars never got that memo. From farm stands with cows grazing nearby to old-school roadside windows that also fry up seafood and hot dogs, these spots keep serving homemade ice cream well past summer.

Massachusetts · 1d

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12 Massachusetts Restaurants Worth Visiting When You Want Flavor Without The Splurge

Good, cheap food turns up in so many corners of Massachusetts. One diner on this list still serves two eggs, home fries, and toast for about the price of a fancy coffee. I had to read that twice. That little fact sent me hunting across Massachusetts for more places like...

Massachusetts · 2d

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The Sweetest Advent Calendar on the SouthCoast Is Back at Acushnet Creamery

Twelve 3-ounce surprise scoops, scratch-off flavor cards, and local holiday cheer! Pre-order your Acushnet Creamery box before Dec. 4.

Acushnet, MA · 2d

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Tecate Corona Mexican Kitchen Set to Open Doors in Plymouth and Saugus

Tecate Corona Mexican Kitchen & Sports Bar is planning locations at 390 Court Street in North Plymouth and 304 Lincoln Avenue, Unit 3 in Saugus. The expansion follows the Groveland-based restaurant and sports bar’s opening in August 2025; permit details for the Plymouth site outline its proposed size, seating and hours.

Plymouth, MA · 4d

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This Massachusetts Bakery Goes Fully Gluten-Free, and Its Pop Tarts Beat the Store-Bought Kind

Gluten-free pop tarts with thick dough, better than the boxed ones from childhood. That’s the kind of claim that makes a hungry person sit up straight. The bakery behind them makes everything without wheat. Breads, bagels, whoopie pies, cakes, and pastries all come from one dedicated gluten-free kitchen in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 3d

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Miss Lizzie's Coffee says owner Joe Pereira has died

FALL RIVER — The operators of Miss Lizzie’s Coffee announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that owner Joe Pereira has died. “Please bear with us during this difficult time. We will be open for limited hours for the next few days while we make arrangements,” the café announced on its Facebook page. The café had initially announced Sunday it would be closed for a “family emergency.” Pereira’s café, which initially opened in 2023 on Second Street next to the Lizzie Borden House, moved in late June to 100 Rock St., the former Central Congregational Church — the church Lizzie Borden’s family attended. Since its opening, the coffee shop’s connection to the Lizzie Borden story has attracted customers from across the United States and several countries. Historic connection: Miss Lizzie's Coffee has big plans to be a cultural center Pereira's coffee shop made national news Pereira and the café had attracted controversy since its opening; after U.S. Ghost Adventures sued in federal court for trademark infringement in 2023, the feud between the two Lizzie-related attractions made headlines nationally. USGA later sued Pereira individually and the café for defamation. Pereira, who acted as his own attorney, defaulted in both lawsuits after failing to

Fall River, MA · 1d

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Craveworthy Brands adds Papa Gino’s to its roster

Chicago-based Craveworthy Brands, a portfolio company founded by Gregg Majewski in 2022, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC, the Massachusetts-based parent company of Papa Gino’s Pizzeria, marking its largest acquisition to date. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by Dec. 31, were not disclosed.

Massachusetts · 1d

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These 7 Fall River, Massachusetts Portuguese Bakeries Still Pull Malassadas or Sweet Bread From the Oven Every Morning

One bakery on this list unlocks its door at 4:30 in the morning. That’s before most coffee makers in Massachusetts have even clicked on. I love that detail because it tells you who these ovens are really for. They serve early shift workers, Sunday regulars, and anyone who knows that sweet bread tastes best before the sun is fully up.

Fall River, MA · 2d

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Alfredo’s Is Moving to a New Location in Southie After 23 Years

After 23 years at 243 Dorchester Street, Alfredo’s is moving to a new home in Southie. But don’t worry, it’s not going far. The neighborhood favorite is relocating to 320 Dorchester Street, at the corner of Old Colony Avenue. The new, modern space will feature a larger dining room, giving customers a place to sit down and enjoy Alfredo’s popular steak tips, chicken broccoli Alfredo, Italian-style pizzas, and more.

Boston, MA · 4d

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Q&A: Bar Lunette owner Nick Mallia on what Brookline’s drinking and managing a tough time for restaurants

This article is part of Brookline Eats, our new weekly newsletter with coverage of Brookline’s restaurant and food scene. Sign up by clicking here. More than a year old now, French cocktail hub Bar Lunette in Coolidge Corner is as packed on a weekend as it was on opening day. Nick Mallia, operating partner of Paris Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Bar Lunette and Paris Creperie, has been surprised by a few things along the way, like the lack of interest in their custom food menu. Turns out, people just want cocktails and crepes.

Brookline, MA · 1d

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Knight Moves Cafe serves more than just food

The scent of handcrafted vanilla lattes and freshly made sandwiches fills the cozy space. Endless collections of games line the walls, and people gather around tables scattered throughout. One loud crew is laughing over a fun party game. Two friends are intently focused on a round of chess. One table erupts with a mix of emotions as someone makes the game-winning play.

Brookline, MA · 1d

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At Drive-By Pies, Fran Kolenik turns her mother’s recipes into some of Brookline’s favorite baked goods

This article is part of Brookline Eats, our new weekly newsletter with coverage of Brookline’s restaurant and food scene. Sign up by clicking here. From a hundred feet away, you can smell the sweetness of baked butter coming from the small storefront of Drive-By Pies. The Cypress Street establishment has been around since April 2018, and its baked goods have earned a loyal base of customers who come from across the Boston area and beyond.

Brookline, MA · 1d

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Beloved Massachusetts Chinese restaurant closes after 37 years of family celebrations

Massachusetts has lost another beloved longtime restaurant with the closing of Mandarin Cuisine in Needham. The Chinese and Chinese-American fixture served its final meals on October 31, 2026, ending a…

Needham, MA · 5d

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This Unassuming Bakery In Rhode Island Is Making A Dessert That Locals Can’t Stop Talking About

A dessert that sells out before most people have finished breakfast? That’s some serious pastry fame. At this Rhode Island bakery, getting your hands on a whole fruit tart can require planning days ahead. Clearly, not all sweet cravings can be satisfied on a whim. The secret is a...

Providence, RI · 6d

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Celebrity Chef Gives High Marks To "Retro" Diner In Massachusetts

Recently, they came up with a list of the very best "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" in every state across the country.

Massachusetts · 9d