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Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop

Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of our most recent interactions....

Fall River, MA · 1d
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Bill Ash's Lounge Pours Its Last Round As Revere Beach Dive Bar Shuts For Good

76–82 Revere Beach Blvd. — Reported Site of Proposed 80-Unit Condos. Bill Ash's Lounge, the cash-only dive bar that's anchored Revere Beach Boulevard for decades, has closed its doors for good. The bar held a Halloween Final Farewell Party at the longtime, popular spot, and musician Michael Firicano confirmed what regulars feared: the lights are out permanently.

Revere, MA · 2d
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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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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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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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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

hoodline.com

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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 · 5d

unearththevoyage.com

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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 · 3d

Caught in Southie

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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 · 5d

thecypressonline.com

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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 · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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Beloved Massachusetts Chinese restaurant closes after 37 years of family celebrations

Massachusetts has lost another beloved longtime restaurant with the closing of Mandarin Cuisine in Needham. The Chinese and Chinese-American fixture served its final meals on October 31, 2026, ending a…

Needham, MA · 6d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Groovy 60s-Themed Diner In Massachusetts Where Comfort Food Dreams Actually Come True Daily

There’s a diner in Norwood, Massachusetts that makes you forget you had anywhere else to be today. The Sixties Diner has that rare quality of a place that pulls you in completely, and the only thing you’ll regret is not coming sooner. Let’s start with something important.

Norwood, MA · 8d