Thrive Juice Cafe in Arlington Has Been Rebranded As Thrive Gourmet

A suburban spot that started out as a juice bar has morphed into more of a restaurant.

According to a post within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Thrive Juice Cafe in Arlington is now Thrive Gourmet, with a note from owner Derek Fleming saying the following:

After months of hard work...we launch Thrive Gourmet! Arlington's first breakfast sandwich specialty shop! Come down and give us a try today and help spread the word that there is a new breakfast sandwich king in town!....8 am to 2pm for the best breakfast sandwich you've ever had.

Fleming first opened Thrive Juice Cafe in 2019, initially focusing on such items as cold pressed juices and smoothies, eventually adding vegan food options including salads, bowls, toasts, and sandwiches.

The address for Thrive Gourmet is 169 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA, 02474. Its Instagram page can be found at https://ift.tt/ZPi3DwI

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Praliné French Patisserie May Be Opening a New Location in Boston's Back Bay

A pair of French pastry shops could be joined by a third, and this would be its first in Boston proper.

According to an article in The Boston Sun, Praliné French Patisserie is looking to open in the city's Back Bay neighborhood, moving into a space on Newbury Street that had been home to a location of Clover. If the new location gets approval to open, it would join others in Belmont and Cambridge and it would offer such items as pastries (including croissants, eclairs, and macarons), salads, sandwiches, and coffee, and it hopes to have both indoor and outdoor seating.

The address for the proposed location of Praliné French Patisserie is 227 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/IQWnHLj

Thanks to Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub for initially bringing this to our attention.

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Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington Is Closing; New Concept on the Way to the Space

A group of upscale Italian restaurants and markets will be closing one of its Boston-area locations, though a new concept appears to be taking over the space.

According to a source, Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington is getting ready to shut down, with a Facebook post from Tuscan Brands saying the following:

After nearly 11 unforgettable years, Tuscan Kitchen Burlington will be closing its doors on Sunday, August 3rd. Since opening on October 15, 2014, this location has been more than just a restaurant—it was the heartbeat that helped build Tuscan Brands into what it is today. We’re endlessly grateful to the Burlington community, our loyal guests, and the dedicated team who made this place feel like home. While we say goodbye to this chapter, we're thrilled to share that we'll be returning to the same space with an entirely new concept—crafted for the residents of Burlington and the travelers passing through.

The Burlington location of Tuscan Kitchen was the second location to open, joining the original location in Salem, NH which first opened its doors in 2010; another location debuted in Boston's Seaport District in 2017.

The address for Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington is 2400 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for all three locations is at https://ift.tt/rhwKt1n

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending July 13, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between July 7, 2025, and July 13, 2025.

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The Dot Block Diner and More to Open in Dorchester
A new diner is on its way to a Boston neighborhood, and the person behind it may be familiar to some.
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Brother's Deli & Restaurant in Wakefield Has Closed
A decades-old cafeteria-style restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston that was known in part for its Greek fare has shut down.
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Darling Is Opening in Central Square This Month
A new cocktail bar is just about ready to debut in Cambridge.
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J.P. Licks in Boston's Mission Hill Neighborhood Has Closed
A local group of ice cream cafes has closed one of its locations.
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Rapscallion Brick Oven Pizza and Brewery Opens in the Former Spicket River Brewery Space in Lawrence
A brewery based in Central Massachusetts that has a restaurant northwest of Boston now has a new location north of the city, and this one is in an historic space that had previously been home to another brewery.
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The Dot Block Diner and More to Open in Dorchester

A new diner is on its way to a Boston neighborhood, and the person behind it may be familiar to some.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, The Dot Block Diner and More is planning to open in Dorchester, moving into a space on Dorchester Avenue on the southern edge of Savin Hill. The listing mentions that Bernard Goodman is the manager, and this is the same Bernard Goodman who opened McKenna's Cafe on Savin Hill Avenue with his wife back in 1999, selling the business to new owners several years later (McKenna's remains in operation today).  It looks like The Dot Block Diner will be open for breakfast and lunch, though specific details have not been given as of yet.

The address for the upcoming Dot Block Diner and More is 1203 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125.

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Namastay Boston to Open in Kenmore Square

A brand new Indian restaurant is on its way to the Boston's Fenway area.

According to a source, Namastay Boston is planning to open in Kenmore Square, moving into a space next to Cornwall's on Beacon Street. The website for the upcoming eatery mentions that it will feature "bold, elegant Indian cuisine" including everything from "rich curries to vibrant street snacks" from various regions of India. No opening date has been given as of yet, with a sign out front simply saying "coming soon."

The address for Namastay Boston is 636 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02215. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/NUTlcok

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Brother's Deli & Restaurant in Wakefield Has Closed

A decades-old cafeteria-style restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston that was known in part for its Greek fare has shut down.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Brother's Deli & Restaurant in Wakefield is no longer in business, with the post saying the following:

After nearly two years of pouring our hearts into Brothers Deli, we've made the very difficult decision to close our doors. This wasn't what we had hoped for and continuing on was no longer sustainable.⁣...We may be stepping away from the business, but we'll always carry this community with us. If the lights come back on under new ownership, just know: what we built together can't be replaced or forgotten.⁣⁣ Just because we are closing up shop doesn’t mean its goodbye forever....With all our love and gratitude, Sunny, Sonia, Happy, & the Brothers Deli team⁣⁣

Brother's Deli & Restaurant's roots date back approximately 40 years, with an ownership change taking place in 2023.

The address for the now-closed Brother's Deli & Restaurant in Wakefield was 404 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880.

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