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The Cannoli Battle of Boston

The North End of Boston is famous for its cannoli, but which one has the BEST (according to me)?\. There’s an ongoing debate among Boston locals and tourists alike: who has the best cannoli in Boston? Mike’s Pastry? Modern Pastry? Bova’s Bakery? As a native of the greater Boston area, I’ve been to all three bakeries too many times to count! As a kid, I never really thought to compare all three bakeries in respect to one popular dessert—the cannoli. Today, I’ll break down each bakery’s cannolis based on creativity of flavors, presentation and, of course, taste.

Boston, MA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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McDonald's Eyes Perkins Square Spot in Southie, Flynn Wants It Blocked

A McDonald's has been proposed for 474 West Broadway in South Boston's Perkins Square, with the company seeking a common victualler license and daily operating hours stretching from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week. The filing has already drawn opposition from neighbors and from the area's city councilor, who wants the application rejected outright before it goes any further.

Boston, MA · 23h

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Councilor Ed Flynn Opposes Proposed McDonald’s on West Broadway

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is speaking out against a proposed McDonald’s at 474 West Broadway in Perkins Square. In a letter dated November 6th to the Boston Licensing Board, Flynn expressed his opposition to the restaurant’s common victualler license application, citing concerns from nearby residents about public safety, traffic, and quality of life.

Boston, MA · 1d

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This Massachusetts Pizza Lounge Gives Pizza Lovers A Reason To Look Forward To Tuesday

Honey and linguica on the same pizza sounded strange to me for about three seconds. Then I started thinking about the sweet, smoky, salty combination and completely understood why people keep ordering it. This old school Massachusetts lounge has another trick I love even more. You can order a pizza...

Massachusetts · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Healey administration awards $580,000 to expand healthy food access statewide

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding over $580,000 in grants to expand healthy food access in historically underserved communities across Massachusetts. The funding will support 13 local organizations working to improve food production, processing, and distribution in high-need areas. These grants are administered by the Massachusetts...

Massachusetts · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Family-Run Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Refuse To Trade For Anywhere Else

One pizza kitchen on this list is run by a brother and sister. Honestly, that makes a slice sound like a family reunion. Another family spot serves honey lavender duck beside wood-fired pizza, and I love that kind of surprise. Each of these eight Italian restaurants in Massachusetts is family-owned...

Massachusetts · 21h

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Every Thanksgiving Week, Massachusetts Families Pick Up Their Turkey Dinners From These 6 Old-School Restaurants

Some Massachusetts families never roast a single bird on Thanksgiving, and they are perfectly happy about it. Instead, they lean on a short list of old-school spots that have been feeding New England for generations. A few are colonial-era inns with fireplaces and creaky floors, while others are humble turkey...

Massachusetts · 3d

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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 · 7d

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Fresh Cape Cod Seafood Tastes Better With A Garden View At This Massachusetts Spot

This Cape Cod seafood stop has the kind of menu that makes a quick dinner decision suddenly much harder. Lobster enchiladas sit alongside lobster rolls, raw-bar favorites, fish tacos, poke bowls, and chowder, so the usual “just grab something by the water” plan can turn into a full-on debate.

Chatham, MA · 7d

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From Harvard Square to Fenway, big changes hit Boston's restaurant scene

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between November 2, 2026, and November 8, 2026. Charlie's Kitchen in Harvard Square Will Not Be Reopening. A landmark dining spot in Cambridge has officially said farewell.

Boston, MA · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 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