Howie's Bar and Vincent's Kitchen Plans to Open in Wakefield

A brand new Asian restaurant is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Howie's Bar and Vincent's Kitchen is planning to open in Wakefield, moving into a space on Main Street in the Greenwood section of town. Our source mentions that the proposed dining spot will focus on Asian fusion (including dishes with Japanese and Chinese influences), with sushi possibly being included among the offerings.

The address for the upcoming Howie's Bar and Vincent's Kitchen is 963 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880. Its Facebook page is at https://ift.tt/gfH5WAC

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El Sarape in Weymouth Landing Is Closing

An award-winning Mexican restaurant that has been around for a long time is shutting down.

According to a source, El Sarape in Weymouth Landing is closing, with a Facebook post from the Commercial Street spot saying the following:

It is with a heavy heart, after 37 wonderful years serving the town of Braintree and our many dedicated and supportive customers, the Adame family has made the tough decision to close El Sarape. Next Saturday, April 4 will be the last day El Sarape's doors will be open. This decision was not easily made, however it is necessary. The Adame family, Javier, Guillermo, Donna, Nicole Jessica, Miguel and our staff would like to thank all of our customers, new and old for their patronage....We appreciate each and every one of you more than you will ever know. El sarape has always been and will always be a family

El Sarape has received high praise over the years, including once being picked by USA Today and Zagat in an article mentioning the restaurants with the best Mexican food in 20 cities while The Daily Meal also once wrote that it was among the 50 best Mexican restaurants in America.

The address El Sarape for is 5 Commercial Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. Its website can be found at https://elsarape.com/

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Moon Bay Opens in Randolph

A brand new Chinese restaurant has opened in the southern suburbs of Boston.

A check on the place indicates that Moon Bay is now open in Randolph, moving into a space on Route 139 between the center of town and the Route 24 intersection. The new dining spot focuses in part on Hunan cuisine, with its menu including such options as handmade dumplings, lamb soup, stir-friend beans with eggplant, chili pepper short rib, stir-fried shredded potato, shrimp with string beans, stir-fried chicken with chili peppers, and braised pork.

The address for Moon Bay is 8 Mazzeo Drive (Route 139), Randolph, MA, 02368. Its website can be found at https://moonbay.toast.site/

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Prime-41 Is Opening in Chelmsford

 A new steakhouse is in the process of opening north of Boston.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Prime-41 appears to be having a soft opening in Chelmsford, saying on March 15 that "Last night we opened our doors to the craftsmen, partners, and believers who helped turn Prime‑41 from an idea into a living, breathing experience." The post goes on to say that "soon, we get to share it with the world," though a specific grand opening date doesn't appear to have been given as of yet.

An earlier Facebook post indicates that Prime-41 has an ownership connection to Fish Bones, a seafood restaurant that is also located in Chelmsford (both reside in the center of town).

The address for Prime-41 is 41 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01824. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/cmRoH3Q

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CeCarré Pizza & Provisions Opens at the Prudential Center in Boston's Back Bay

A new pizza spot has come to Boston, and it takes over the space where another pizzeria had been until shuttering as it gets ready to make a move.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), CeCarré Pizza & Provisions is now open at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay, with an Instagram post from the business saying that it has moved into the former Descendant Detroit Style Pizza space. The new eatery offers Roman-style pizza with a variety of toppings including ones with global influences (some toppings include chicken tikka masala, caviar, edible gold, sumac, mint, and harissa chicken). In addition to pizza, CeCarré Pizza & Provisions also offers such options as meatballs, arancini, salads, sandwiches, cannoli, and cookies.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Descendant Detroit Style Pizza would be moving from the Pru to Revere Beach.

The website for CeCarré Pizza & Provisions can be found at https://cecarre.com/

[Earlier Article]
Descendant Detroit Style Pizza Is Moving from the Prudential Center in Boston's Back Bay to Revere Beach

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Ba Banh Mi Is Opening in Salem

A Vietnamese sandwich spot will soon be opening on the North Shore.

According to a source, Ba Banh Mi is getting ready to open in Salem, with the website for the Washington Street eatery indicating that it will be a fast casual restaurant offering several types of banh mi while also serving pho, wraps, stir-fried noodle options, rice dishes, spring rolls, egg rolls, smoothies, iced coffee, and more. It appears that the dining spot is very close to debuting, though a specific opening date has not been given as of yet.

The address for Ba Banh Mi is 128 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 01970. Its website can be found at https://babanhmi.com/

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Kao Jiu in Brookline Is Closing

An upscale Chinese restaurant in Brookline is going to be closing.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Kao Jiu on Harvard Street is shutting down, with a post within its Instagram page saying the following:

After many wonderful years, Kao Jiu will be closing this summer as our owners have decided to move back to China. We are incredibly grateful for all the love and support from our amazing community. Every visit, every meal, and every memory shared here has meant so much to us. Before we say goodbye, we hope to welcome you a few more times to enjoy your favorite dishes and celebrate the moments we've created together. Thank you for being part of the Kao Jiu family.

Kao Jiu first opened in 2022, taking over the space that had previously been home to Cafe Eilat.

The address for Kao Jiu is 406 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/mW6hzkH

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