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Zoning reforms announced to make it easier to open and run a restaurant
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a series of reforms to make it easier and faster to open and operate a restaurant in Boston. The City is proposing zoning changes to eliminate unnecessary reviews, streamline the process for transferring restaurant ownership, and provide clearer guidance for business owners navigating City permits and licenses. Together, these reforms will help reduce costs, support entrepreneurs, and allow more businesses to open across neighborhoods.
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5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (November 12, 2026)
From an upcoming Swedish candy store to a party at a South Boston brewery for all things pickle, here are the latest Boston restaurant openings, dining news, and food events to know right now. Stay up-to-date on the best new restaurants, recent openings, and the biggest dining updates across Greater...
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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.
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Edible Boston's Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Roasted Balsamic Red Carrots and Onions: A simple, colorful side dish featuring sweet roasted fall vegetables. Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Butter Breadcrumb and Sage Crema: A seasonal take on winter squash, with the flavors of maple and fresh sage. Cider-Braised Brussels Sprouts: A delicious way to prepare one of...
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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.
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Hawksmoor Brings Its Famous Sunday Roast to Boston’s Fort Point
Sunday dinner just got a British upgrade. Hawksmoor, the acclaimed London steakhouse known for its great steaks and legendary Sunday roast, has opened its doors in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood, bringing one of Britain’s most cherished dining traditions to New England. Located at 15 Necco Street overlooking the...
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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.
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Longtime New England staple Papa Gino's soon to have new owner
Papa Gino's, the longtime New England staple that has struggled financially in recent years, will soon have a new owner. Craveworthy Brands, which owns multiple restaurant brands across the country, announced this week that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats (NEAE) LLC, the pizza chain's parent company. Craveworthy will take over more than 160 restaurants -- including Papa Gino's and its sister D'Angelos -- as part of the deal.
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Salt & Straw Lands in Boston's Seaport With Bug-Studded Ice Cream Flavor
Salt & Straw has opened its newest shop in Boston's Seaport, bringing a lineup of flavors that ranges from a hometown-inspired Boston cream pie to a matcha ice cream studded with actual chocolate-covered insects. The Portland, Oregon-born chain now counts 58 shops nationwide, each built around a rotating menu designed to surprise as much as satisfy.
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Haley House Cafe Reopens With Former Tatte Leader Kate Lord
A familiar face from Boston's café scene is stepping into a new kind of kitchen. Kate Lord, who previously managed Tatte Bakery & Cafe, has reopened Haley House Cafe, the nonprofit eatery designed to generate revenue to support free food access and workforce development programs. A New Chapter for...