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Charlie’s Kitchen Will Not Reopen in Cambridge’s Harvard Square After Owner Says Building Was Sold Following January Flood

Charlie's Kitchen, the Harvard Square burger-and-beer spot that has served Cambridge since 1951, will not reopen, owner David Toraji Oshima announced Nov. 6. The building has been sold, and the new owners "don't have any interest" in bringing Charlie's back, Oshima told The Boston Globe. The decision ends a 10-month...

Cambridge, MA · 1d

Caught in Southie

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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 · 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 · 1d
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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 · 4d
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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Sunday Mornings Get Crazy Busy At This Small-Town Massachusetts Breakfast Buffet

Free popcorn at dinner, tableside magic, and trivia hosted by a guy named Pete already sounds like the kind of restaurant where nobody is in much of a hurry to leave. This family run Massachusetts spot keeps things going from breakfast through dinner, with pulled pork shepherd’s pie, prime rib, and a peanut butter pie that people even order to take home. Weekend mornings get especially busy, and Sunday gives breakfast fans a pretty short window to grab a table.

Massachusetts · 1d

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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 · 6d

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Come Hungry To This Little Massachusetts Italian Spot Where Portions Are Enormous

No indoor tables, but somehow this little Massachusetts shop still manages to turn out stuffed Italian subs, meatball sandwiches, Sicilian pizza, pasta dinners, lobster tail pastries, and cannoli filled to order. That alone makes me want to see how much food can possibly come out of one small counter. The...

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 · 2d

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America's LEAST Favorite Pizza Is Still Found All Over Massachusetts

For all of the popular chain restaurants that we don't have locally, we certainly have all the worst pizza chains well represented.

Massachusetts · 10h

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A Scenic Country Drive Leads To Great Breakfast or Brunch At These 11 Massachusetts Restaurants

Breakfast tastes a little better when the drive there includes stone walls, river bends, and a road you probably would have skipped on any other morning. One Massachusetts stop serves meals inside a mill built in 1761, with a waterfall and covered bridge right outside. Another farm brings out its own maple syrup for an all you can eat breakfast on select spring and fall weekends.

Massachusetts · 3d

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Massachusetts Regulars Know Exactly Which 6 Diners Get Them Through Winter With Comfort Food

When the snowbanks get taller than the mailbox, Massachusetts people do not sit around waiting for spring. They head to the diner. A warm counter seat, a bottomless coffee, and a plate of pancakes can fix a gray January morning faster than any weather report. This list covers six real, working diners across the state, from a 1940s lunch car in Worcester to a retro stop in the Berkshires and a 1950s classic on Cape Cod.

Massachusetts · 9h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 16h

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10 Massachusetts Farm Markets Where You Can Stock Up For Thanksgiving

One farm on this list keeps 100 of its 200 acres wild, saving them for woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife. The other 100 acres?. Prime farmland that helps fill a holiday table. That kind of detail makes me rethink my usual Thanksgiving grocery run. Another stop raises its own beef and pork, then sells it next to maple treats and fresh donuts.

Massachusetts · 2d

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These 7 Massachusetts Taverns Have Been Pouring Beer And Serving Bar Pies Since Before You Were Born

South of Boston, there is a pizza style so local that most of the country has never heard of it: the bar pie, a thin, crispy, personal-sized pizza with cheese baked right up to the very edge of the pan. It grew up in neighborhood taverns, where families and regulars have been sliding into the same booths for generations, and some of these spots were already busy when your grandparents were young.

Massachusetts · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d