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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.
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Popeyes and Chipotle Coming to Lowell
LOWELL – The former VFW Lodge and parking lot on Plain Street is the site of an under-construction Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and a proposed Chipotle Mexican Grill. A third parcel is an as yet unidentified restaurant. All three businesses will offer dine-in and take-out service, as well as drive-through windows.
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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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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Tecate Corona Mexican Kitchen & Sports Bar Expanding to Plymouth and Saugus
A Groveland-based Mexican restaurant and sports bar is bringing its authentic flavors to two more Massachusetts towns. Tecate Corona Mexican Kitchen & Sports Bar is preparing to open new locations at 390 Court Street in North Plymouth and 304 Lincoln Avenue, Unit 3 in Saugus, according to recent social media announcements from the business. The expansion follows the success of its original Groveland restaurant, which opened in August 2025.
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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Drive Across Massachusetts Just To Try The Gloriously Overstuffed Sandwiches At This Legendary Deli
There are places you eat at because they’re nearby, and then there are places you plan your entire day around, and Sam LaGrassa’s in Boston falls squarely into that second category. This legendary deli on Province Street has been drawing people from across Massachusetts and well beyond, and...
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on Thanksgiving Made Easy: Where to Order Turkey, Sides, Pies & More
We’ve got the scoop on where to get freshly baked pies, delicious side dishes, and, most importantly, the turkey! Check back as this list will be updated!. It’s giving season, and Aloft Boston is the perfect spot to host visiting family and friends. Welcome your loved ones to Boston without compromising your own space. Reserve a room today!
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Woburn native publishes first book turning cancer journey into a story of humor and hope
WOBURN - Woburn native Joseph Giannotti recently published his first book entitled “The Sleeping Cancierge” while undergoing cancer treatment. The book is a candid and often humorous memoir about cancer, caregiving, love, and finding laughter during difficult times. The book was inspired by Giannotti's wife, Sharon, who became...
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The Art of Banksy Bringing 150+ Original Works to Boston This Month
Boston art fans will soon have the chance to get up close with some of the world's most recognizable street art. The Art of Banksy, a traveling exhibition featuring more than 150 original and authenticated works by the famously anonymous artist, opens Nov. 19 at Saunders Castle at Park Plaza in downtown Boston.
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$100K prizes hit at 2 Greater Boston lottery retailers
Two winning lottery tickets sold in Greater Boston were won during the midday and evening drawings of the game "Mass Cash." The tickets were sold at Melchris Market in Lynn and Andre's in Quincy, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. The winning numbers in the Nov. 4 midday drawing were...
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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.