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$50 Million Pizza Brand Will Soon Have a New Owner, and a Big Change Is Coming

Founded in East Boston in 1961, Papa Gino’s is, for many New Englanders, a name that’s virtually synonymous with pizza. Now a prospective new owner hopes to make wings a bigger part of that identity. Craveworthy Brands has signed an agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC...

Boston, MA · 2d
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This Massachusetts Diner Has Served Turkey Hash And Fluffy Pancakes Since 1927, And It Belongs On Your 2027 Food List

Turkey hash wears the crown at this tiny Massachusetts diner, and a James Beard award gives it some serious bragging rights. Around here, breakfast is practically royalty. The red-topped counter stools have been holding court since the 1930s, and even the original floor is still around. Meanwhile, my furniture barely survives its first move.

Massachusetts · 3d
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Miss Lizzie's Coffee says owner Joe Pereira has died

FALL RIVER — The operators of Miss Lizzie’s Coffee announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that owner Joe Pereira has died. “Please bear with us during this difficult time. We will be open for limited hours for the next few days while we make arrangements,” the café announced on its Facebook page. The café had initially announced Sunday it would be closed for a “family emergency.” Pereira’s café, which initially opened in 2023 on Second Street next to the Lizzie Borden House, moved in late June to 100 Rock St., the former Central Congregational Church — the church Lizzie Borden’s family attended. Since its opening, the coffee shop’s connection to the Lizzie Borden story has attracted customers from across the United States and several countries. Historic connection: Miss Lizzie's Coffee has big plans to be a cultural center Pereira's coffee shop made national news Pereira and the café had attracted controversy since its opening; after U.S. Ghost Adventures sued in federal court for trademark infringement in 2023, the feud between the two Lizzie-related attractions made headlines nationally. USGA later sued Pereira individually and the café for defamation. Pereira, who acted as his own attorney, defaulted in both lawsuits after failing to

Fall River, MA · 4d

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These 7 Fall River, Massachusetts Portuguese Bakeries Still Pull Malassadas or Sweet Bread From the Oven Every Morning

One bakery on this list unlocks its door at 4:30 in the morning. That’s before most coffee makers in Massachusetts have even clicked on. I love that detail because it tells you who these ovens are really for. They serve early shift workers, Sunday regulars, and anyone who knows that sweet bread tastes best before the sun is fully up.

Fall River, MA · 5d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 6d

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Knight Moves Cafe serves more than just food

The scent of handcrafted vanilla lattes and freshly made sandwiches fills the cozy space. Endless collections of games line the walls, and people gather around tables scattered throughout. One loud crew is laughing over a fun party game. Two friends are intently focused on a round of chess. One table erupts with a mix of emotions as someone makes the game-winning play.

Brookline, MA · 4d