Muffin House Cafe to Open in Canton

A local group of bakery-cafes with locations south and west of Boston will be opening a new location south of the city.

According to an article from MassLive, Muffin House Cafe is planning to open in Canton, moving into a space in the Cobb Corner Shopping Center on Washington Street. Based on other locations in Westwood, Natick, Walpole, Medway, Hopkinton, and Mendon, expect to see a variety of muffins along with breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bagels, toasts, pastries, coffee, and more.

It appears that the new location of Muffin House Cafe could open in April, though an exact opening date has not been given as of yet.

The address for the upcoming Muffin House Cafe in Canton is 22 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021. The website for all locations is at https://ift.tt/WoOD7cw

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Pomona Appears to be Opening Soon in East Boston

A cafe with Colombian influences may finally be close to opening after being in the works for nearly three years.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Pomona is slated to appear before the board via a virtual hearing this week regarding its seeking a common victualler/liquor license to operate on Meridian Street in East Boston's Maverick Square area, with the upcoming spot including a bar area with five seats and a service area with tables and chairs for patrons. The website for the place says that "we're almost here" while also mentioning "fresh brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee & drinks Made with Colombian soul, crafted for Eastie From our kitchen to your table....Let's celebrate flavor, coffee, and community together."

Another location of Pomona can be found in Swampscott, while one had also been in Winthrop but it is closed. (A location had been in the works for Jamaica Plain, but those plans apparently fell through).

The address for the upcoming location of Pomona is 18 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website is at https://ift.tt/47rCDe5

[Earlier Article]
Pomona Cafe & Wine Bar Plans to Open in East Boston

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Craft Food Halls May Be Coming to Downtown Boston

It looks like the team behind a local group of food halls known for their self-service beer taps could be opening another one, and this one would be in the heart of Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Craft Food Halls is seeking to operate at One Post Office Square, with the notice saying that it would be in one large room on the ground floor with various dining and seating areas, and with a proposed closing time of 2:00 AM. If approved, the new location of Craft Food Halls would join locations of various sizes in Eastern Massachusetts including in Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Waltham, and Lexington.

The website for Craft Food Halls is at https://ift.tt/nqlY8yV

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Pedro's Kitchen Opens in Allston

A new restaurant has come to a Boston neighborhood, and a familiar name is involved.

According to its website, Pedro's Kitchen is now open in Allston, with the dining spot moving into the space on Glenville Avenue where Fields West had briefly been, and before that, The Glenville Stops. The owner of the new restaurant is Pedro Alarcon, who was behind La Casa de Pedro in Watertown and Boston's Seaport District and more recently, Pedro's Street food truck; like those businesses, Pedro's Kitchen focuses on Latin cuisine with an emphasis on Venezuelan fare, with the menu including empanadas, arepas, fried yuca, fried plantains, carne asada, cachapas, and items formerly served at La Casa de Pedro such as garlic cilantro shrimp and mango ceviche.

The address for Pedro's Kitchen is 85 Glenville Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/ceOWL9a

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending January 25, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between January 19, 2026, and January 25, 2026.

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Trillium Beer Garden Will Not Be Returning to The Greenway
Say farewell to a popular outdoor beer garden in the heart of Boston.
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Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway Is Not Closing After All
A Boston food hall that was on the verge of shutting down has been saved at the last minute.
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The Pearl at South Bay in Dorchester Has Closed; the Boston Landing Location Will Remain Open
One of a pair of seafood restaurants has shuttered.
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Emmy Squared Pizza to Open within Swingers Back Bay
A growing group of pizzerias with roots in New York City will be expanding to Boston, and it will be located within a golf-themed entertainment spot that is also coming to the city.
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Orinoco in Brookline Village Is Closing
What was once a trio of Venezuelan restaurants is on the verge of going away completely, as its sole remaining location is closing its doors.
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Trillium Beer Garden Will Not Be Returning to The Greenway in Downtown Boston

Say farewell to a popular outdoor beer garden in the heart of Boston.

According to multiple sources along with an article in The Boston Globe, Trillium Garden on The Greenway is not going to be returning after nearly a decade in operation, as Trillium Brewing Company submitted a bid but was not chosen, with the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy going with a new as-of-yet unnamed tenant instead (the name of the new tenant will be named in the spring). Trillium first opened its beer garden on the Greenway back in 2017, being a place where patrons could enjoy beers while sitting at picnic tables under the shade of the trees.

Trillium continues to operate locations in Fort Point, the Fenway, and Canton, and it now has an indoor winter beer garden at The Connector at Winthrop Center on Federal Street.

The website for Trillium Brewing Company is at https://ift.tt/kunXYmp

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Marzae Cellar + Provisions to Open at Boston Public Market

The people behind a suburban winery that is the only natural winery in Massachusetts will be bringing a tasting room to downtown Boston. 

According to multiple sources, Marzae Cellar + Provisions is going to be opening at Boston Public Market, with an Instagram post from BPM saying that it "will bring a vibrant new tasting room to the Market—featuring natural wines, aperitifs, non-alcoholic beverages, and seasonal food rooted in New England's agricultural traditions" while the Instagram page for the Acton-based Marzae mentions that "Whether you're stopping by for a casual glass of wine after work or joining us for an intimate, chef-driven dinner at the 'Kitchen Counter,' we look forward to welcoming you into the Marzae family at our new space." Marzae also says that the new concept will have farm-to-table bites and seasonal tasting menus, a shop with New England provisions, sustainable wine on draft, and non-alcoholic options. If all goes as planned, Marzae Cellar + Provisions will open sometime this spring.

Husband-and-wife team Eliot Martin and Kate Lucai opened Marzae in 2023, with the facility being hidden away in an industrial park off Route 62. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/DhnZOzm

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