Flying Dreams Brewing Co. in Marlborough Is Closing

A brewery west of Boston is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page along with a Facebook post from the business, Flying Dreams Brewing Co. in Marlborough is going to be closing its doors, with the post from the brewery saying the following:

To all the Flying Dreams friends and family that make up our happy little beery community, It's with much sadness, lots of fond memories and no little resistance to giving up or letting go, that we have reached a place, where it’s time to let go.  We've decided our last day will be on Saturday, December 27th. We wanted to have a place where regular folks with regular lives could come together and have extraordinary conversations over great beer.  Unfortunately, no matter how much fun it’s been and no matter all the wonderful people around us, keeping us going, keeping us laughing, the numbers won't let us. 

Flying Dreams first opened in Worcester in 2015, opening a second location in Marlborough three years later which became its sole location when the Worcester facility shuttered in 2020.

The address for Flying Dreams Brewing Co. in Marlborough is 277 Main Street, Marlborough, MA, 01752. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/AdNCz5i

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Curio Coffee in Cambridge Is Closing, Being Rebranded

A coffee shop in Cambridge that is known in part for its waffles is shutting down, though this appears to be more of a rebrand than a closure.

According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social, Curio Coffee on Cambridge Street is closing, though a follow-up to the post indicates that this is actually an ownership change with Karissa Regan of the coffee shop apparently taking over the business and saying the following in an Instagram post:

hey everyone, riss here! i just want to note that there still will be a coffee shop (serving waffles) at 441 cambridge // if you've stopped by the shop in the last 2+ years you've met the amazing staff (that will be staying the same) — we're just giving a rebrand to everyone’s favorite east cambridge cafe ... more coming soon!

Curio Coffee first opened its doors 10 years ago.

The address for Curio Coffee (and the upcoming rebrand of the space) is 441 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141.

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Frangos Chicken Fingers in Wilmington to Expand, Opening in Billerica

A dining spot in the northern suburbs of Boston that focuses on a specific comfort food item is expanding to a second space north of the city.

According to a source (Aron Levy) Frangos Chicken Fingers in Wilmington is planning to open a new location in Billerica, moving into the shopping center on Boston Road in North Billerica that is home to a location of Market Basket. Based on the original location on Lowell Street in Wilmington, expect the new outlet to offer chicken fingers along with grilled cheese, Texas toast, fries, and chocolate chip cookies.

The address for the upcoming location of Frangos Chicken Fingers in Billerica is 199 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA, 01862. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/f4jSDiG

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Kokoro Don Cafe Opens in Somerville

A new Japanese eatery has come to Somerville.

According to multiple sources, Kokoro Don Cafe is now open on Summer Street, moving into a space by the School Street intersection on the outer edge of Union Square. The new restaurant is a Japanese comfort food spot that focuses on takeout (a few window seats are set up inside), with the place offering donburi, sushi, and ramen, along with a Japanese-style breakfast.

The social media for Kokoro Don Cafe mentions that it soft-opened earlier this week

The address for Kokoro Don Cafe is 66 Summer Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its Facebook page is at https://ift.tt/41t7oje while its Instagram page is at https://ift.tt/oTFfRDW

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K-Bok Korean Fried Chicken Opens in Somerville's Union Square

Last fall, it was reported that a chicken place could be coming to Somerville, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to multiple source, K-Bok Korean Fried Chicken is now open in Union Square, and as mentioned in an earlier article, it has taken over the space on Washington Street that had once been home to Cantina La Mexicana. The menu for the eatery shows such options as wings, boneless tenders, and chicken sandwiches, and it also offers vegetarian options (using oyster mushrooms) along with fries, coffee, tea, and baked goods.

The address for K-Bok Korean Fried Chicken is 249 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/UEzY8sb

[Earlier Article]
K-Bok Korean Fried Chicken May Be Opening in the Former Cantina La Mexicana Space in Somerville's Union Square

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Daddy Jones in Somerville's Magoun Square Is Closing

 A Greek restaurant in Somerville is shutting down after being in business for more than a decade.

According to a Facebook post from the business along with a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Daddy Jones in Magoun Square is getting ready to close, with the Facebook post from the Medford Street dining spot saying the following:

After 13 unforgettable years in Somerville, it is time to share some bittersweet news. Daddy Jones will be closing on December 20th....Closing our doors is not the end of what we built together. It is the end of a chapter that was filled with laughter, hard work, community, and so much heart. We are walking away grateful for every person who pulled up a chair, worked a shift, poured a drink, shared a meal, or simply cheered us on.

Daddy Jones, which first opened in the fall of 2012 in the former Lil Vinny's space, has been known in part for its Greek mezze and its cocktails.

The address for Daddy Jones is 525 Medford Street, Somerville, MA, 02145. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/7dVO3NP

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Virginia's Cafe & Market to Open in Reading

A new spot for Portuguese treats is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Virginia's Cafe & Market is getting ready to open in Reading, moving into the former Pamplemousse space on Haven Street near the commuter rail station. The social media for the upcoming place says that it will be a "Portuguese inspired coffee house and specialty food market" and a "warm, welcoming space where the community can enjoy Portuguese coffee, pastries, and curated goods." (Reading Recap mentions that the person behind it is Jake Chaves.)

The address for the upcoming Virginia's Cafe & Market is 26 Haven Street, Reading, MA, 01867. Its Facebook page is at https://ift.tt/r4fykom while its Instagram page is at https://ift.tt/5GFpcnT

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