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Groton, MA · Food & Drink
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Two Burlington Restaurants Close After Nine Years in Business
Jack’s Coal Fired Pizza and Temazcal Tequila Cantina have both closed their doors as of November 1. BNEWS confirmed the closures by calling both restaurants, located at 2 Wall Street. An automated message at Jack’s says the restaurant hopes to find a new location in the future. Temazcal still has locations at MarketStreet in Lynnfield and Legacy Place in Dedham. This is the third Temezcal location to close in 2026, following the Boston Seaport location in January, and the Framingham location last month. The recorded message at both restaurants states, “We thank you for being a part of our family for all these years. We hope to see you again soon.”
Cape Cod Times
Cape Cod bartender did not become Voice of Logan. Here's who won instead.
She didn't take home the title, but Kristin Ingala went the distance in the contest to find the next Voice of Boston Logan International Airport . Ingala, a South Dennis resident, competitive boxer, and popular bartender at the Chatham Squire, was one of eight finalists selected from nearly 6,000 entries in Massport's search for a new "Voice of Logan." The winner is Chris Donisi of Burlington , a man with a deep voice, born just outside the city in East Arlington. "I'm a home-grown Boston guy," Donisi is quoted as saying on the Voice of Logan website. He accepted the title with a mix of humility and hometown pride, saying, "I don’t think I honestly deserve anything but I just know this city and its roots and how the people move and flow around here." Donisi noted that people around him have always noticed his distinctive sound and told him to do voice work, "so when I seen this I said what a perfect opportunity to give it a shot and how perfect it would be in my hometown at Logan." Cape Cod's 'Bahston Bah Tenda' Ingala brought her own distinctive Boston sound to the competition. Her accent, which she
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Bartender Honored with Citation for Lifesaving Actions at Malden Restaurant
It was an afternoon that Everett resident James Mastrocola would never forget. On March 1st, while enjoying his dinner at the 621 Tavern & Grille in Malden – the unthinkable happened. Mastrocola stood up quickly to use the restroom when suddenly there was a loud bang and overwhelming pain. Mastrocola fell to the floor in agony after realizing his holstered handgun, a revolver, had accidentally discharged, severely wounding him in the leg.
Yahoo!
Two of Boston’s staple bars are teaming up for a New Hampshire expansion
Two signature bars in Boston's Fenway neighborhood are expanding to another New England city — one for the first time. Loretta's Last Call and Game On! will open at The Mall at Rockingham Park in Salem, New Hampshire in early 2027. The move marks the first expansion outside Boston...
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Hot Diggity Dog – Half-Price Hot Dogs at Sullivan’s through November 29th
To celebrate a successful season, Sullivan’s is offering half-price hot dogs until closing day, November 29th! You might as well get two, right? We’ll take ours “all around!”. What other menu standouts will we miss on Sully’s hiatus? Fried clams, Lime Rickeys, lobster roll, and french fries!...
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Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain Seeks New Owner as Landlord Plans to Double Rent for the Property
The Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain could close next year because the building owner is demanding a rent increase, unless a new owner buys the venue. “I'm hoping to have somebody else take it over,” said Jay Balerna, who started managing the live music venue with his brother, David, in 1987, according to The Boston Globe. Balerna has owned the property since buying his brother out in 2011.
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Boston Magazine Names the 50 Best Restaurants in Boston – Charlestown’s Prima Makes the List
Boston Magazine has released its annual list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Boston, highlighting some of the city’s top dining spots. And Charlestown is getting some love!. Prima, located at 10 City Square, landed at No. 39 on the list. Known for its beautiful decor, Italian-inspired menu, and impressive steaks, Prima earned praise for its fresh mozzarella, spicy pici pasta, generous portions, and delicious steaks.
Boston
5 restaurants we can’t wait to try in November
From a new British-inspired pub in Beacon Hill to Detroit-style pizza in West Roxbury, these five Boston-area restaurants are bringing plenty of comfort food and fresh concepts this November. As cozy weather settles over Boston, restaurateurs are opening venues to match the season. Unpretentious pubs, evolving teahouses, and deep-dish pizza...
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Burlington's Temazcal and Jack's Coal Fired Pizza Both Shut Down at 2 Wall St
Temazcal Tequila Cantina and Jack's Coal Fired Pizza, two restaurants that shared the same building in Burlington, have both closed. The pair occupied 2 Wall Street, and as of now, neither is operating out of that address. According to NBC Boston, the two restaurants at that Burlington address are no...
Axios Boston
Boston-area restaurant closures pile up
The CEO of Banyan Bar + Refuge officially called it quits for the Asian gastropub this week, more than a year after a kitchen fire forced it to close. Catch up quick: The wait on insurance dragged on long after the June 2025 kitchen fire, while Rebecca Roth Gullo charted plans to expand her other business, Blackbird Doughnuts. "The time has come for us to focus all of our time and energy on Blackbird's growth," she wrote on Instagram . "It's an exciting next chapter, but one that comes with a great deal of emotion about what we're leaving behind." 💸 The Midway Cafe is in danger of closing. Owner Jay Balerna told the Boston Globe he's looking for a new owner after the landlord expressed plans to double the rent next year. 🍔 Wahlburgers closed its Fenway location last week but plans to open new locations in Nevada, California and Puerto Rico. ☕️ Daily Provisions opened its third location Wednesday, this one at 501 Boylston St. in the Back Bay. It'll be open 7am-9pm daily. Newton Highlands is getting a new restaurant: Sichuan Ember plans to move into the space once home to Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli, per
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Klin Thai Planning Two New Greater Boston Restaurants
It looks like a local Thai restaurant is expanding with two new Greater Boston locations. Klin Thai is preparing to open one restaurant at 645 Mount Auburn Street in Watertown and another at an undisclosed address in Burlington, reports Boston Restaurant Talk. Owner Patcharin Jeesom of PPT Hospitality has not yet responded to What Now Boston’s requests for comment, leaving details about the upcoming locations limited for now. Both restaurants are listed as “coming soon” on the eatery’s website.
Caught in Southie
McDonald’s is hoping to open on West Broadway. Abutters Meeting Scheduled for November 16th
Could a McDonald’s be coming to South Boston? A virtual abutters meeting is scheduled to discuss a proposal for a McDonald’s at 474 West Broadway. The proposal seeks a common victualler license for the restaurant, with proposed operating hours of 5am to 1am, seven days a week. The...
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Pura Vida Miami Makes New England Debut with Harvard Square Café
Pura Vida Miami has opened a new location in Cambridge’s Harvard Square, marking the popular café brand’s first foray into the Northeast U.S. The national chain of wellness-oriented cafés has opened its doors at 95 Mount Auburn St., occupying the entire ground floor of the three-story, Class A office and retail building neighboring Harvard University.