Monday, March 18, 2024

Hannah's Brewing Co. Opens in Melrose

A new brewery and taproom has very quietly opened in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to its Instagram page, Hannah's Brewing Co. is now open in Melrose, moving into a space on Main Street toward the southern edge of the downtown area. Posters within the Instagram page indicate that the beers initially offered include an ale, Irish stout, American amber, hazy IPA, west coast DIPA, and Belgian pale ale. Their website is currently not fully functional, so little information on the place is known at this point in time (check back for updates as they come in).

The address for Hannah's Brewing Co. is 364 Main Street, Melrose, MA, 02176. Its website will be at https://www.hannahsbrewingco.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/hannahsbrewingco/


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Graffiti Pizza and Street Food Opens in Allston

A new option for pizza and more has come to Allston.

According to a source, Graffiti Pizza and Street Food is now open in Allston, moving into a space on Harvard Avenue a short distance south of the Brighton Avenue intersection. The new spot, which is takeout/delivery only, features what its menu says is "rectangular, thin crust, Rome style" while also offering, subs, wraps, and pasta dishes.

The address for Graffiti Pizza and Street Food is 136 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website can be found at https://www.graffitistreetfood.com/


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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Restaurant News for the Week Ending March 17

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between March 11 and March 17.


Amelia's Taqueria to Replace Sabroso Taqueria at Assembly Row
A local group of Mexican restaurants will be expanding to a growing development in Somerville, moving into the space where another Mexican eatery had been.
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Blondie's Barbeque Plans to Replace the Red Wing Diner in Walpole
A landmark suburban diner is being replaced by a new restaurant.
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Kouzina Estiatorio in Dedham Has Closed
A Greek restaurant just southwest of Boston has shut down.
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Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Opens New Location in Boston's Fenway
A local brewery has opened a second location, a year after the plans were first announced.
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Precinct Kitchen + Bar in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed; New Concept Replacing It
A hotel restaurant in the Back Bay has shut down, though its space will apparently not be empty for long.
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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Ivory Pearl in Brookline's Washington Square Is Closing

A seafood restaurant and cocktail bar in Brookline that has an award-winning mixologist and restaurateur behind it is shutting down.

According to multiple sources, Ivory Pearl in Washington Square is getting ready to close its doors, with a Facebook post from the Beacon Street spot saying the following:

We want to express our heartfelt thanks to our loyal guests, incredible staff, and the welcoming community for their unwavering support of our 42-seat restaurant. In an ever-changing restaurant landscape, facing challenges such as rising costs, the need for adaptation is clear. We are truly proud of the space we've created here in Washington Square. As we approach March 31st, the final service day for Ivory Pearl, We invite you to join us in the coming two weeks to celebrate everything that Ivory Pearl has represented. Let’s enjoy these moments together as we prepare for the exciting journey that lies ahead.

Ran Duan (Sichuan Garden/Baldwin Bar in Woburn, Sichuan Garden/Blossom Bar in Brookline VillageBirds of Paradise in Brighton) first opened Ivory Pearl in the summer of 2020, replacing Grassona's.

The address for Ivory Pearl is 1704 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website is at https://www.ivorypearlbar.com/


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Friday, March 15, 2024

Simco's in Mattapan Facing Possible Seizure by the State

A landmark hot dog place is facing an uncertain future due to nonpayment of taxes.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Simco's in Mattapan is staring at a possible seizure by the state, as the Blue Hill Avenue spot has debts of $736,000 in taxes and interest, and only $20,000 has been paid, resulting in the Department of Revenue making a court request to enter the premises for the purpose of seizing the business and selling/disposing of the property. The dining spot, which has been in business since the 1930s, is known mostly for its hot dogs while also offering soups, salads, subs, pizza, calzones, and more.

The address for Simco's is 1509 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126.


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Amelia's Taqueria to Replace Sabroso Taqueria at Assembly Row in Somerville

A local group of Mexican restaurants will be expanding to a growing development in Somerville, moving into the space where another Mexican eatery had been.

According to a page within the Assembly Row website, Amelia's Taqueria will be opening in the former Sabroso Taqueria space on Revolution Drive, confirming part of what a source had told us, that Sabroso was no longer in business there. Once it opens, the new location of Amelia's will join others by Northeastern University, Berklee College, Boston University, and Boston College, while two locations of Sabroso remain open in downtown Boston.

The address for the upcoming outlet of Amelia's Taqueria at Assembly Row is 475 Revolution Drive, Somerville, MA, 02145. The website for all locations of Amelia's is at https://www.ameliastaqueria.com/


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