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[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 December 16 and December 22. Shoreline Kitchen + Bar in Hull Has ClosedA restaurant within a seaside resort on the South Shore has shut down.Full Story Maple & Ash Is Apparently Expanding to...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a pair of high-end steakhouses in the Midwest and the Southwest may be joined by a location in Boston. According to a source, Maple & Ash is planning to open in the city’s Seaport District, with a sign for the place apparently being shown above Rag & Bone M...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A few months ago, it was reported that a beloved Cambridge brewery was going to be saying farewell this month, and now we have learned that its beers will live on. According to a Facebook post, the Cambridge Brewing Company brand has been acquired by Castle Island Brewing Co., with the post&#82...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A comfort food spot in downtown Boston that is known in part for its hand-cut fries and beer is shutting down, though its other location will continue on. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Saus on Union Street near Faneuil Hall is...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It appears that one of the last dive bars in Cambridge is shutting down. According to an article from The Boston Globe along with a post from Cambridge Day, it looks like Whitney’s in Harvard Square will be closing on December 31, with the closure apparently stemming from a dispute betwee...

A popular local group of bakery-cafes will be expanding into the Boston Common space that used to house Earl of Sandwich.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A year and a half ago, it was reported that a vegan burger chain was planning to open its first standalone location in the Greater Boston area, and now we have learned that it is just about ready to debut. According to a press release, PLNT Burger is slated to have its…

An award-winning restaurant in Newton that features Eastern European food is shutting down.

Naya, a fast-casual chain with Lebanese influences that offers customizable bowls, wraps, salads, desserts and more, is slated to open in downtown Boston on Dec. 11.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local brewery has shut down one of its pubs, though its beermaking operation within that space won’t be affected. According to a Facebook post from the business, Cisco Brewers has closed the bar at its facility in Portsmouth, NH, with the post saying the following: We have loved being a...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A brewery, taproom, and cafe in Central Massachusetts is saying farewell. According to a Facebook post from the business, Redemption Rock Brewing Co. is getting ready to shut down, with the post saying the following: It is with equal parts sadness and gratitude that we’re announcing that ...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A landmark restaurant in the White Mountains of New Hampshire that resided in an historic space–and which had been taken over by a couple whose husband used to own restaurants in the Greater Boston area–has shut down. According to an Instagram post, Thompson House Eatery in Jac...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new business that features South Shore-style bar pizza has debuted west of Boston. According to its Facebook page, Burnt Edges Bar Pizza is now open at the Waltham Moose Lodge on Lexington Street, with the place being a takeout-only spot for the general public while dine-in is offered to memb...