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Revere Bar Closes, Mixed-Use Housing Planned For Site

Bill Ash’s Lounge has closed after 50 years. Now, plans are moving forward with building mixed-use housing on the site.

Revere, MA · 2d

nbcboston.com

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‘World's Greatest Dumplings' coming to Boston's Back Bay?

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A few months ago, it was reported that a group of steakhouses had shuttered one of its Boston locations and that a Taiwanese chain known in part for its award-winning soup dumplings could be moving into its space, and we have now confirmed that it is indeed looking to open there.

Boston, MA · 13h

whatnow.com

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Haley House Bakery Café Plans January 2027 Return to Roxbury

A beloved Roxbury café is preparing for a comeback, with a new home, refreshed menu, and familiar mission. The Boston Business Journal reports that Haley House Bakery Café (HHBC) is planning to reopen in a new 2,000-square-foot space at 2147 Washington Street in Nubian Square, just a short distance from its former home on Dade Street. After suspending café operations several years ago, the nonprofit is working toward a January 2027 reopening, a representative for the organization confirmed with What Now Boston.

Boston, MA · 1d
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Bagel Roost to bring Three-Day-Fermented Sourdough Bagels to Amesbury

A new bagel shop is getting ready to hatch on the North Shore. Bagel Roost is preparing to open at 46 Elm Street in Amesbury, according to recent social media updates from the business. The family-owned venture comes from Ryan, Joseph, and Tiffany Lopes, who also own Sunrise Bagel, a booming bagelry in Waterville, Maine.

Amesbury, MA · 6h
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This No-Frills Essex, Massachusetts Clam Shack Fries Whole Bellies Right Beside the Salt Marsh

There’s a trophy on display for the best fried clams, and it sits inside a modest little shack beside a salt marsh. I love that the prize lives somewhere this humble. The clams are whole bellies, fried with a light coating that lets their sweetness come through. Out back, picnic tables face winding tidal creeks and tall marsh grass.

Essex, MA · 5d

wanderlustingk.com

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13 Middle-Of-Nowhere Restaurants In Massachusetts That Deserve The Trip Now

A farmhouse restaurant deep in the woods once welcomed Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and the Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975. It still serves dinner today, and the menu still changes. That detail alone sold me on this list. Then I learned another spot cooks feasts over an open hearth with antique tools.

Massachusetts · 21h

familydestinationsguide.com

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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 · 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 · 3d

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Experience Burger Perfection At This Timeless Old-School Drive-In Hidden Away In Beautiful Massachusetts

Nobody warns you about Jenna’s Drive-In in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and that’s honestly a little unfair, because the burgers there are the kind of thing you should be emotionally prepared for. Once you’ve had one, your standards for what a burger can be will shift permanently, and there’s no...

Weymouth, MA · 8d

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Even Chowder Snobs Admit This Plymouth Restaurant Serves The Best Bowl In Town

Guy Fieri called this clam chowder one of his favorites on national TV. That’s a bold endorsement for a bowl of soup sitting right beside a busy harbor. The chowder shows up in a bread bowl if you ask. It also leaves in pints, quarts, and even full gallons.

Plymouth, MA · 2d

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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 · 11d

Yahoo!

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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...

Boston, MA · 8d

Nerdy Digest

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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Was Born at a Massachusetts Inn

Few foods feel as universally familiar as the chocolate chip cookie. It shows up at school bake sales, holiday tables, and late-night kitchens across the world. Yet most people reaching for one have no idea they’re holding the legacy of a single woman, one historic inn, and a decision made somewhere in a small Massachusetts ... Read more

Whitman, MA · 7d

The Standard-Times

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Dine in or take it home with these New Bedford area Thanksgiving feasts

Forget wrestling a turkey into the oven at dawn. This Thanksgiving, restaurants across the SouthCoast are doing the heavy lifting, from carving-station buffets on the waterfront to fully cooked dinners you can pick up and simply reheat at home. Hosting, preparing, and cleaning up after a complete Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings can be overwhelming. Whether you want to sit back and be served or just need a few trays of sides and pies to round out your own spread, local eateries have you covered. More diners are looking for an easier, more convenient way to celebrate the holiday, so don't wait. Reservations are filling up quickly, and several pre-order deadlines fall as early as Nov. 21. For stress-free meal planning, here's where to dine in, take out, or stock up on sides around Greater New Bedford: Sit down and be served Merrill's on the Waterfront Thanksgiving calls for a visit to Merrill's on the Waterfront , 36 Homer’s Wharf, New Bedford, for its Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet. Start with a fresh vegetable crudité or a harvest salad; dig into seafood paella, apple cider-glazed chicken thighs, hand-carved turkey, or prime rib; and finish with all the sides and delightful desserts.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Ask Anyone In Fall River About Chouriço And They’ll Point You To This Portuguese Kitchen

In Fall River, Massachusetts, chouriço is not just a sausage. It is a family tradition, a Sunday ritual, and a topic that can start a friendly debate at any kitchen table in town. Locals have strong opinions about where Portuguese cooking is done right, and one name keeps coming...

Fall River, MA · 2d

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Is Where You Live Considered One Of Massachusetts' Best "Pizza" Cities?

The results revealed which towns across the country had the best pizza!

Massachusetts · 10d

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New Year-Round Ice Cream Shop Headed to Downtown Plymouth

A new ice cream shop is headed to the South Shore. Ryleigh’s Ice Cream is preparing to open at 23 Sandwich Street in downtown Plymouth, according to a recent Facebook update from South Shore MA. Owner Pat Ryan confirmed the news with What Now Boston, noting that the team is targeting a late 2026 to early 2027 opening.

Plymouth, MA · 2d

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Mass. brewery closing its longtime home, though its beer will remain available

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A South Shore brewery is saying farewell to its home after nearly 20 years in its space, though its beer will continue to be available. According to its social media, Mayflower Brewing Company is going to be closing its Plymouth facility including...

Plymouth, MA · 2d

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Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop

Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of our most recent interactions....

Fall River, MA · 2d

FUN 107

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Buy a Pie, Feed a Family: Star Drive-In’s Holiday Fundraiser Is Back

Twenty percent of holiday pie sales at Star Drive-In will fund Christmas dinners for local families in need. Here is how to order yours.

Taunton, MA · 12h