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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 · 2d

WBUR

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A new historical fiction novel returns to the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire

On the night of Nov. 28, 1942, Boston’s Cocoanut Grove nightclub erupted in flames. Nearly 500 people died in the conflagration and hundreds of survivors suffered horrific injuries. Eighty-four years later, it remains the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. Gemma Tizzard’s “The Nightingales of Boston” brings to vivid...

Boston, MA · 1d
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Massachusetts animal shelter seeks homes for 63 chinchillas rescued from Ohio facility

BOSTON (WWLP) – MSPCA-Angell is seeking adopters for over 60 chinchillas after they were rescued from filthy conditions at a breeding facility in Ohio. The joint rescue operation was conducted with the animal welfare organization Humane World, which removed hundreds of chinchillas last month from conditions described as dark and bleak. MSPCA-Angell staff members traveled out of state over two weekends in October to assist with intake and care before bringing 63 chinchillas back to Massachusetts.

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Late Nite Catechism Returns to Boston After 31 Years, With a Newton Native as Sister

Sister is back in Boston, ruler in hand, for the first time in 31 years. “'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism” has returned to the Charles Playhouse, with Newton native Denise Fennell bringing the beloved nun character to Massachusetts audiences for the first time, according to CBS Boston.

Boston, MA · 1d
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WILMINGTON LOTTERY ROUNDUP: 6 Recent Winners In Town

WILMINGTON, MA — Find out where large winning lottery and scratch tickets have recently been sold in Wilmington:. Fri, Nov 6, 2026 — $1,000 — $15,000,000 MAGNIFICENT MILLIONS — East Gate Liquors. Thu, Nov 5, 2026 — $1,000 — $1,000,000 SUPREME WINNINGS — Sunrise Market...

Wilmington, MA · 2d

hoodline.com

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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...

Boston, MA · 1d

960 The Ref

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Pipefitter is new voice of Boston’s Logan International Airport

He was banned from Delta Air Lines as a child for pushing the flight attendant's call button too many times. Now, Delta customers -- and other customers -- at Boston's airport will hear his voice over the public address system.

Boston, MA · 1d

WBZ NewsRadio 1030

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Revere Bar Closes, Mixed-Use Housing Planned For Site

Bill Ash’s Lounge has closed after 50 years. Now, plans are moving forward with building mixed-use housing on the site.

Revere, MA · 7h

Lovely Garden Roots

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Spotted Lanternflies Have Reached Belmont, Massachusetts, Where a Gardener Found Two on the Virginia Creeper in Her Own Back Garden

A Belmont gardener found two spotted lanternflies on Virginia creeper as MDAR counts 186 infested Massachusetts communities. How to find and destroy egg masses.

Belmont, MA · 7h

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Dated Cape Cod Shingle-Style Becomes Family Summer Home

In Mashpee’s New Seabury on Cape Cod, interior designer Liz Caan helps with a total renovation, turning a dated home into a fresh family retreat. Designer Liz Caan of Liz Caan & Co. in Newton, Massachusetts, knew it would be a gut job when she saw the house perched on a bluff in New Seabury on Cape Cod. Her clients wanted to turn a dated Shingle-style structure into a family summer home with memorable style and abundant guest accommodations.

Mashpee, MA · 3d

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Suffolk’s rock band, The Common, welcomes new members

Suffolk University’s rock band, The Common, is experiencing a revival this semester. After all the previous members graduated or left the group once the Spring 2026 semester ended, The Common had to be rebuilt from the ground up. The Common is one of Suffolk University’s many performing arts groups,...

Boston, MA · 1d

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Six months in, Drake Village Mini Market has served more than half of residents—and fostered a sense of community

Program by Arlington EATS and Arlington Housing Authority already showing results. Editor’s Note: This story was funded by Symmes Memorial Fund, Inc., which was not involved in the reporting or editing of the piece. Every Thursday afternoon, Lynda Lowe, a retired emergency room nurse who lives at Drake Village,...

Arlington, MA · 1d

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Boston’s Christopher Columbus Park Trellis Lighting Returns Nov. 23 With 50,000 Blue Lights

One of Boston's most beloved holiday traditions is set to return to the waterfront later this month as the annual Christopher Columbus Park Trellis Lighting celebrates its 24th year. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will host the event on Monday, Nov. 23,...

Boston, MA · 10h

WBZ NewsRadio 1030

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Boston Bruins Hold Annual Holiday Toy Shopping For Hospitalized Children

The Boston Bruins headed to Target in Watertown Wednesday morning to take part in their annual holiday shopping event for children in local hospitals.

Boston, MA · 8h

FoodWorldNews

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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 · 14h

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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 · 1d

wers.org

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Uncommon Concert Calendar: November 6 – 12

Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar – your guide to the best concerts in Boston. Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some upcoming concerts you won’t want to miss. You can always see what’s coming...

Boston, MA · 2d

brookline.news

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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 · 1d

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Nilanjana’s Journey to Center Stage

Every story we cover, from breaking news to the Friday night game, comes to you because neighbors who care about Westford chose to keep local news alive. If The Villager and WestfordCAT matter to you, please join them today, because your gift, at any size, keeps our community informed, connected, and heard.

Westford, MA · 11h

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 · 1d