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[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A family-friendly chain of restaurants that got its start locally more than 50 years ago only to disappear from the local landscape may be returning to the region. As first mentioned in the ChewOnThis Facebook group page, the Ground Round may be opening in Shrewsbury, taking over the space on R...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A well-known local chef and restaurateur is opening a new dining spot in a Boston food hall. According to an article from Time Out, POE-Lenta is getting ready to open at Time Out Market Boston in the city’s Fenway neighborhood early this month, with Brian Poe being behind it alo...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] The people behind a local carnival business are looking to open a dining spot on the North Shore. According to a source, the Dean family–which runs Fiesta Shows–is planning on opening a restaurant in Salem, with the place being located on Derby Street. A Patch article mentions that ...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A chain of dining spots known for its healthy options is getting ready to open its first location on the South Shore. According to a press release, Sweetgreen will be opening in Hingham on November 4, moving into a space at the Derby Street Shops just off Route 3. Once it debuts,…

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local brewery in Waltham with two locations will be opening a third, and this one will open where the business has had a seasonal biergarten over the past few years. According to a press release, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. is planning to open a taproom and kitchen at Arsenal Yards in…...

[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 October 21 and October 27. Anna’s Taqueria Is Opening in the Former b.good Space at Northeastern University in BostonA local group of Mexican spots is once again opening where a location o...

Earlier this year, it was reported that well-known local bakery Sofra was going to be expanding to a second space. It’s now up and running.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Last month, it was reported that three hotel restaurants/bars in Boston’s Back Bay were going to be closing, and now we have learned that all three will be replaced by new spots, though for now, only two have names and opening dates. According to an article from Time Out, Sweene...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A New Hampshire-based retailer of handmade chocolate products that also operates several chocolate shops and cafes is bringing a third location to the Boston area. According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), L.A. Burdick is planning to open an outlet in Brookline, with a Google search indicating th...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A well-known local brewery is shutting down a segment of its operations, though the business itself will remain in place. According to a Twitter/X post from @Bo_Dubya, Dorchester Brewing Company is going to be ceasing its contract brewing operations, with Will Durgin of the Massachusetts A...

[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 October 7 and October 13. The Skinny Pancake Is Opening at Northshore Mall in PeabodyA Vermont-based group of dining spots known in part for their crepes will be opening their first outlet in th...

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A Vermont-based group of dining spots known in part for their crepes will be opening their first outlet in the Greater Boston area. According to a message sent from @IrishEyesPhoto1 on Twitter/X, The Skinny Pancake is planning to open at Northshore Mall in Peabody, with a photo indicating ...

A trio of North Shore roast beef joints is now down to just one.