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The Enterprise
New burrito spot eyeing Brockton location. When? Where?
Brockton might (might!) be getting a brand-new burrito joint. Emphasis on might. Bubbakoo's Burritos has officially enquired about permitting information to build out the burrito chain's first-ever location in Massachusetts, according to Isaiah Thelwell, the city's planning and economic development administrator. If everything goes as planned, the store would be located at 735 Belmont St. in Brockton . That said, the company hasn't even begun the permitting process, let alone the necessary construction, so any potential ribbon-cutting wouldn't happen for quite some time. Burrito overload: New Brockton Chipotle one step closer to reality. When will it open? What is Bubbakoo's Burritos? Were this to pan out, Brockton would receive a counter-service option for Southwestern cuisine. Similar to a Chipotle or a Qdoba, Bubbakoo's Burritos offers burritos (duh), burrito bowls and salads. But Bubbakoo's menu isn't limited to boilerplate Tex-Mex staples. There's a cadre of chaotic options as well, like a loaded crunch burrito with tater tots, another burrito with pineapple salsa and even a mango habanero taco salad — served in a tostada shell, nonetheless. Founded in New Jersey, Bubbakoo's already has a handful of New England locations — though a location in Brockton would be its first in Massachusetts.
Patriot Ledger
A second Liberty Tavern opens on the South Shore. What to know
South Shore diners may have shed a tear with the closure at the end of 2025 of Uno Mas , the taco and tequila bar that brought more Tex-Mex options to Weymouth Landing. The opening of Liberty at the Landing Tavern and Restaurant in the same spot might be consoling. The restaurant touts itself as a "Classic American Tavern with a modern twist and city vibes." Led by culinary director Andrea Rechtiene, Liberty at the Landing's menu has an eclectic array of options, from pizza to fish and chips, and French onion soup to pulled pork baked macaroni and cheese. The restaurant at 35 Commercial St. in Braintree is owned by Nick Palermo, Evan Harrington and Michael Johnson. The trio also opened Liberty Tavern , located at 1647 Hancock St. in Quincy, in July 2020. They had opened Uno Mas in the fall of 2024. Prices at the new Braintree restaurant range from $14-$18 for appetizers, which include meatballs and toasted raviolis, and $22-$31 for entrees. Pizzas range from $13-$17, and sandwiches are in the $17-$19 range. A limited, "late night" menu is offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-11 p.m. Liberty at the Landing features several specialty cocktails at
familydestinationsguide.com
The Old-School Italian Bakery In Massachusetts That’s Worth Every Minute In Line
Some lines are worth standing in, and the one snaking out the door of Modern Pastry in Boston’s North End is definitely one of them. This old-school Italian bakery has been drawing crowds for nearly a century, and if you think that’s just nostalgia talking, you clearly haven’t tasted their pastries yet.
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The Empanadas at This Rhode Island Restaurant Taste Like They Came Straight From Colombia
If you have ever craved a bite that transports you straight to Medellin, the empanadas at Caprichos Antioquenos Bakery in Pawtucket deliver that moment. Freshly fried pockets crackle at first touch, then give way to tender, seasoned fillings and a house sauce that keeps you reaching back for more. Locals...
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This Unassuming Massachusetts Restaurant Serves The Best Pulled Pork You’ve Ever Had
Sometimes the best barbecue in New England is hiding in plain sight, and Redbones BBQ in Somerville proves that authentic Southern smoke can thrive just a few miles from Boston. You’re about to discover why this colorful joint has been making carnivores weep tears of joy for decades. Let’s...
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Longtime Boston Bar Closes, Marking End of a Popular Gathering Spot
A well-known spot among Northeastern University students closed permanently on Sunday. Community members, especially students, expressed grief over losing their gathering spot. Two Saints Tavern Closed in Boston. Two Saints Tavern was a hangout spot always filled with an energetic vibe of visitors. The place with vivid wall art, cocktails,...
Yahoo!
Where To Find The Famous Boston Gumbo That Beat Bobby Flay's
Givens' winning dish, a sausage and seafood gumbo made with a homemade Dungeness crab stock, has become a customer favorite at Hunter's Kitchen and Bar in South Boston. It's pretty hard to beat Bobby Flay. The French-trained chef has built an impressive portfolio of restaurants over the years, all while releasing over a dozen cookbooks and starring in Emmy-award winning TV shows. But every so often, a lesser-known chef will come around and really challenge the star, like Lambert Givens of Hunter's Kitchen and Bar in Boston.
The Enterprise
Brockton Symphony Orchestra spring concert highlights youth
The Brockton Symphony Orchestra is set to perform a concert celebrating spring 3 p.m. March 15 at Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant St., according to a community announcement. The concert will feature the BrSO’s annual Youth Competition winners alongside beloved orchestral masterworks. Youth Competition winner Eunha Basu is scheduled to join the orchestra to perform Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s "Piano Concerto No. 1." Cellist Andrew Byun, a 2014 Youth Competition winner, will perform Leopold Hofmann’s "Cello Concerto in D Major." The program will conclude with Igor Stravinsky’s "Firebird Suite" (1919). Tickets are available at brocktonsymphony.org or at the door. They are $35 for adults and $25 for seniors. Children and students can attend free. The Youth Concerto Competition, in partnership with the Prone Family Foundation, celebrates exceptional young musicians and reflects the orchestra’s commitment to arts education and emerging talent. Each year, the competition provides a professional performance opportunity to outstanding student soloists, offering mentorship, visibility, and the rare experience of performing major repertoire with a full symphony orchestra, according to the announcement. The Brockton Symphony Orchestra began in 1925. It was created by local musicians who wanted to perform the symphonic repertoire together in their community. The orchestra is recognized
theweektoday.com
Curtain closes on the Vikings Theater festival run
Sabrina Bell and Addison Freeman on the sound stage for the play's game show. Photos by Brandy Muz. Lily Medina, a biker, protecting Abby Balano, Baylor Twift. Sabrina Bell and Addison Freeman on the sound stage for the play's game show. Photos by Brandy Muz. Lily Medina, a biker, protecting...
QSR magazine
Roger Berkowitz Launches New Fast Casual in Boston Logan International Airport
Roger Berkowitz of Legal Sea Foods fame is expanding his popular online market of premium seafood offerings, Roger’s Fish Co., to include a new fast-casual restaurant counterpart. Roger’s Fish Co. has officially dropped anchor at Boston Logan International Airport, within Terminal A’s satellite area, bringing hungry travelers an array of seafood staples like fish and chips, the brand’s signature chowder, fresh lobster rolls, and more.
theweektoday.com
New cafe and bakery coming to Mattapoisett
MATTAPOISETT — Resident Vanessa DosSantos presented a plan for her new bakery and cafe, Eden Coffee and Bakery, to the Mattapoisett Select Board on Tuesday, March 10. DosSantos is planning to open the cafe where Poi Market was located at 33 County Road. She needed to receive a permit from the Select Board to serve and prepare food.
nbcboston.com
NYC burger chain to open locations in Back Bay and South Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A growing group of burger spots with roots in New York City will be opening a couple of locations in Boston. According to a Facebook post from Saturday from the business along with a page within the culinaryagents.com website, 7th Street Burger is planning to open outlets in the Back Bay and South Boston, with the locations section of their website indicating that the restaurants will be opening at 267 Newbury Street and 477 W Broadway. 7th Street Burger first started out in the East Village of Manhattan in 2021 and now has locations in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, with all locations featuring smash burgers.
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Union Oyster House Marks 200 Years in Business
The Union Oyster House in Boston, considered the nation's oldest continuously operated restaurant, is approaching its 200th anniversary this year. Nestled within a National Historic Landmark building on Union Street near Quincy Market, the Union Oyster House is famous for its complimentary homemade cornbread, clam chowder, local seafood, and oysters. A museum-like atmosphere supports a range of artifacts and decor.
Boston
Greater Boston location of Uno Pizzeria reportedly saved by general manager
The Revere location has reopened, bringing back its staff and after renovations. It seemed like the end of one Uno Pizzeria & Grill location in Greater Boston — until a general manager stepped up to reopen a branch of the Chicago deep dish pizza chain. WBZ-TV first reported the...
MassLive.com
Boston restaurants fined over $400K as AG says they withheld service fees from staff
Two Beacon Hill restaurants have agreed to pay a combined $422,000 to settle claims that they withheld a service fee from their waitstaff. Between May 2023 and June 2024, The Dubliner, an Irish pub at 2 Center Plaza, and Carrie Nation, an upscale cocktail club at 11 Beacon St., charged customers a 3% service fee that should have been distributed to their 84 service employees, according to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.