Deli One in Boston's Downtown Crossing Has Closed

An old-school breakfast and lunch spot in the heart of Boston has shut down.

According to multiple sources, Deli One in the city's Downtown Crossing area is no longer in business, with the Arch Street eatery apparently closing sometime over the weekend. It isn't known why the place closed, nor is it known what might go into the space; if we hear additional information, we will post an update here.

Deli One was known in part for its variety of sandwiches along with its Greek dishes such as moussaka, chicken kabobs, gyros, spinach pie, and baked haddock.

The address for the now-closed Deli One was 85 Arch Street, Boston, MA, 02110.

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Tampopo in Cambridge's Porter Square Closes Today

Earlier this year, it was reported that a decades-old Japanese restaurant in Cambridge would be shutting down, and it has been confirmed that today will indeed be its final day.

According to its website, Tampopo within the Lesley Building/Porter Exchange in the city's Porter Square area closes at the end of business hours today as the owner is retiring, with a note on the site saying that they will be doing dine-in and walk-up takeout orders only (takeout orders by phone will not be taken). The eatery first opened in the building in 1992 and was once being part of a bustling food court, with the dining spot offering such options as tempura, donburi, katsu don, noodle soups, and curry.

The address for Tampopo is 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website is at https://ift.tt/OIEXU7d

[Earlier Article]
Tampopo in Cambridge's Porter Square Plans to Close Down in June

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Tennessee's in Framingham Is Closing

A local group of BBQ joints will soon be closing one of its locations.

According to a source, Tennessee's in Framingham is planning to close next week, with the website for the business saying that July 5 in operation. The Cochituate Road dining spot first opened 30 years ago and is one of three that can be found in the local area, with others being in Braintree and Peabody. (Two other locations had once been in Leominster and Milford as well.)

The address for Tennessee's in Framingham is 341 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for all locations is at https://ift.tt/wcLDhBR

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Jamaica Mi Hungry in Boston's Financial District Has Closed; Food Truck and Catering to Continue

The sole remaining location of what had been a pair of brick-and-mortar restaurants featuring Jamaican food has closed, though the business will continue on in other forms.

According to a Bluesky post from @heyheydra.bsky.social, Jamaica Mi Hungry in Boston's Financial District is no longer in operation, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

While our restaurant chapter has come to an end, Jamaica Mi Hungry is here to stay. Going forward, we're focusing exclusively on catering and our award-winning food truck bringing Jamaican flavors directly to your events, workplaces, celebrations, and communities. We want to thank every customer who has supported us throughout the years. Your loyalty and love have helped us grow into what we are today. We're excited for what's next and can't wait to serve you at festivals, private events, corporate gatherings, weddings, and more! Thank you, and we hope you continue being part of the Jamaica Mi Hungry family.

Last spring, the Jamaica Plain location of Jamaica Mi Hungry shut down, about a month after the downtown location debuted.

The address for the now-closed location of Jamaica Mi Hungry in the Financial District was 291 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for the business can be found at https://ift.tt/fHvxbjp

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Velvet Vine Cafe in Acton Is Closing

A dining spot in the northwest suburbs of Boston that was known in part for its cocktails is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Velvet Vine Cafe in Acton is going to be closing next month, with an Instagram post from the Great Road spot saying the following:

Well...this wasn't on the menu ... After a lot of thought, we've made the heartbreaking decision to close the doors of Velvet Vine Café ... We built something different. Something a little bold, a little moody, a little magical. We poured our hearts, our creativity, and countless sleepless nights into building something truly special and judging by all of you, we'd say we did that pretty damn well! Sometimes, an incredible concept just doesn't get the opportunity it deserves. While we created an experience people loved, the realities and challenges of our location ultimately made it impossible to continue. We'll leave it at that. But we're not leaving quietly...One Last Call at Velvet Vine July 10th & 11th 6 PM until Close.

Velvet Vine Cafe first opened in the early part of 2025 in the former Holy Grail space, focusing on small bites and mixed drinks while also offering some beer and wine options as well.

The address for Velvet Vine Cafe is 166 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720. Its website is at https://ift.tt/skiIRYy

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending June 28, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between June 22, 2026, and June 28, 2026.

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Golden Temple in Brookline Has Closed
A Brookline institution has shut its doors after being in operation for a very long time.
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Smashburger in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed
Another location of a Colorado-based chain of quick-casual burger restaurants has shut down.
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Hooters in Dedham and Saugus Have Closed
A restaurant chain has disappeared from the local landscape, closing its two locations in the Greater Boston area while also saying farewell to Massachusetts as well.
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Urban Hearth Opens in New Space in Inman Square
An award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Cambridge is up and running in its new location.
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Pink Taco in Boston's Fort Point/Seaport District Has Closed
What was once a small group of Mexican restaurants has now completely disappeared, as its sole remaining location (which was in Boston) has shut down.
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Golden Temple in Brookline Has Closed

 A Brookline institution has shut its doors after being in operation for a very long time.

According to its social media, Golden Temple is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Beacon Street restaurant saying the following:

After 66 incredible years, Golden Temple has officially closed its doors. Since our very first day, your loyalty, warmth, and shared memories have been the true heart of this establishment. It has been our greatest honor and privilege to host your family dinners, milestone celebrations, and everyday moments across generations. While this chapter is coming to a close, the profound gratitude we hold for your decades of unwavering support will remain with us always. Thank you for making us a part of your lives.

Golden Temple was known in part for its Chinese-American fare along with its unique atmosphere which included an high arched ceiling, booths for diners, and a bar scene complete with live DJs and dancing.

 The address for the now-closed Golden Temple was 1651 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445.

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Artichokes in Wakefield Is Closing

 An Italian restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston is getting ready to close.

According to a Facebook post, Artichokes in Wakefield is shutting down this weekend after being in its Main Street space for approximately 17 years. The restaurant first opened in Malden back in the early 1990s before moving to Wakefield later in that decade, with its current home being a former YMCA space in the center of town. We have heard that a local restaurant group may be taking over the space where Artichokes currently resides, but no confirmation has been given as of yet.

The address for Artichokes in Wakefield is 317 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/Yx5jJQ3

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Smashburger in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed

Another location of a Colorado-based chain of quick-casual burger restaurants has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Smashburger in Boston's Back Bay is no longer in business, with a check on the website for the chain seeming to confirm this, as the Boylston Street outlet is no longer listed. This comes on the heels of a location of the chain in Medford shutting down toward the end of 2025, leaving the local area with locations in Attleboro, Natick, and Westwood. (Another location in Plainville is gone as well).

The address for the now-closed location of Smashburger in the Back Bay was 545 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the chain is at https://ift.tt/GOgRqY3

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Hooters in Dedham and Saugus Have Closed

A restaurant chain has disappeared from the local landscape, closing its two locations in the Greater Boston area while also saying farewell to Massachusetts as well.

According to multiple sources over the past couple of days, locations of Hooters in Dedham and Saugus are no longer in business, with signs up out front at the two dining spots thanking diners, workers, and the communities for their support over the years. (We reached out to the chain yesterday morning for more information but have not yet heard back from them.) Another location in West Springfield also shuttered this week, and an outlet in Shrewsbury had closed last month; all were franchised locations of the chain, which was established in Florida in 1983. 

The website for Hooters can be found at https://ift.tt/OVlgw76

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Urban Hearth Opens in New Space in Cambridge's Inman Square

Last fall, it was reported that an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Cambridge was making plans to move into a new space, and now we have learned that it is up and running in its new location.

According to its website, Urban Hearth is now open in the former Turing Tavern space on Cambridge Street in Inman Square, having moved from its former space on Massachusetts Avenue in North Cambridge. As mentioned in an earlier article here, the new space includes table seating in the dining room, a chef's counter with additional seating, and a full-service bar and "salon" with seating as well, with the chef's counter featuring a multi-course tasting menu while an à la carte menu is offered for patrons in the dining room, bar, and salon.

Boston Magazine mentions that the former Urban Hearth space will be used for private events this summer before opening up around October as a new and more casual restaurant that looks to be a contemporary American bistro.

Since opening in 2016, Urban Hearth has won multiple Best of Boston awards in Boston Magazine, while Miller was recently named a 2025 finalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef, Northeast award.

The new address for Urban Hearth is 1281 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The website for the restaurant can be found at https://ift.tt/LAVTY8x

[Earlier Article]
Urban Hearth in North Cambridge to Move to New Space in Inman Square

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Joe's Coffee Shop in Hanover Has Closed

A South Shore eatery that has been around for a very long time has shut down.

According to a source, Joe's Coffee Shop in Hanover is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Whiting Street spot saying, "It is with great sadness that Joes Coffee Shop is officially closed! We would like to thank all our loyal customers for 66 years of supporting our shop. We enjoyed serving you! Thank you!" Joe's was a diner with a handful of counter seats and tables, being known for its classic breakfast dishes while also serving lunch items including soups, chowders, and sandwiches.

The address for the now-closed Joe's Coffee Shop was 346 Whiting Street, Hanover, MA, 02339.

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Blue Square Pizza Opens in Natick

Earlier this year, it was reported that a pair of pizza spots west of Boston that feature four different types of pizza would be expanding to a third location that would be a bit closer to the city, and now we have learned that it is up and running. 

According to its website, Blue Square Pizza is now open in Natick, and as stated in an earlier article here, it has moved into The Block, a new development on Main Street in the center of town. The new location, which focuses on takeout, joins others in Hopkinton and Northborough, and it offers such options as New York-style, grandma-style (which is more or less a thin-crust version of Sicilian), Chicago cracker thin (Chicago's version of bar/tavern pizza), and Detroit-style pizza.

The address for the new location of Blue Square Pizza in Natick is 1 S Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760. The website for all locations can be found at https://ift.tt/X81bN3P

[Earlier Article]
Blue Square Pizza Plans to Open in The Block in Natick

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Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Chestnut Hill Is Closing

A location of a local group of upscale Italian steakhouses is closing, though a new location could open nearby at some point.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Chestnut Hill is shutting down at the end of business hours on June 28, with owner Steve DiFillippo saying that the restaurant--which shares its space with Showcase SuperLux Chestnut Hill--is shutting down because the chain of movie theaters was sold and his deal with the chain ends this month. DiFillippo mentions in the article that "There are a million reasons why restaurants close, but this one is not closing because of lack of business....We're closing because we don't have a lease. We can't stay in a space that's not ours" while adding that this has been "the craziest thing [he's] ever dealt with." DiFillippo does hope to find a space for a new location of Davio's in Chestnut Hill while he's also planning to open another on the South Shore, possibly within the next year (the Braintree location of Davio's closed around the beginning of this year).

Other locations of Davio's locally can be found at Park Square in Boston, the Seaport District, Logan Airport, Foxboro, and Lynnfield.

The address for the Chestnut Hill location of Davio's is 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. The website for all locations can be found at https://davios.com/

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Feng Shui in Waltham Has Closed

A location of a local group of Asian restaurants has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Feng Shui in Waltham is no longer in business, with this being confirmed by the restaurant as its website has removed the Trapelo Road outlet while a Facebook post from the business also confirms this, saying of he Waltham location that "We are grateful for the loyalty and support of our customers who have enjoyed our food and services. Our other locations are open for dine-in and takeout."

Feng Shui is known in part for its Chinese fare, sushi, and hibachi items, with locations being found in Brighton, Burlington, Chelmsford, and Tyngsboro.

The address for the now-closed Feng Shui in Waltham was 1019 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA, 02452. The website for all locations is at https://gofengshui.com/

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Brick Street Bagels to Open in Boston's Beacon Hill Neighborhood

A local bagel business that got its start as a popup and currently has a brick-and-mortar location in South Boston will be expanding to a second storefront.

According to an Instagram post, Brick Street Bagels is planning to open in the city's Beacon Hill neighborhood, with the post saying the following:

Planting our flag in beautiful BH. Opening Fall '26....So pumped to be offering seating in this space!....Well aware of the proximity to MGH and going to have  early shop opening hours to give the early shift nurses and hospital staff a place to grab breakfast before heading in.....This is a big step for Brick Street. Moving into a new neighborhood on a pricey street with a very expensive ground-up build ahead of us. We hope you can help spread the word and come support once doors open. It is a total honor to be joining the Charles st community and Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Once it opens, the new location of Brick Street Bagels (which started out in a South End apartment back in 2022) will join another on W Broadway in Southie, while its bagels can also be found at the Clarendon Street outlet of the South End Buttery.

The address for the upcoming Brick Street Bagels in Beacon Hill is 144 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/AHiEVvj

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Pink Taco in Boston's Fort Point/Seaport District Has Closed

What was once a small group of Mexican restaurants has now completely disappeared, as its sole remaining location (which was in Boston) has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Pink Taco in the Fort Point/Seaport District section of the city is no longer in business, with a photo showing a permanently closed sign out front. No reason has been given for its closure, and this is the last location to be in business (there had once been locations in such places as Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C. but they are all gone).

The Boston location of Pink Taco debuted back in 2019.

The address for the now-closed Pink Taco was 374 Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02210.

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FAI Canteen Opens in Boston's South End

A brand new breakfast and lunch spot has come to the South End of Boston, opening where another breakfast and lunch spot had been.

According to a poster within the South End Community Board Facebook group page, FAI Canteen is now open on Albany Street, with the address indicating that it has moved into the former Hidden Kitchen space between Wareham Street and Plympton Street. The new eatery focuses on takeout, though it does have a few seats inside, and it offers such items as avocado toast, tea cakes, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, yogurt, coffee, and more, and it is open from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM on weekdays only.

The address for FAI Canteen is 535 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://faicanteen.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending June 21, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between June 15, 2026, and June 21, 2026.

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Scull & Keel Fish House and Spirits Opens in Cambridge
A new seafood spot has come to Cambridge, replacing a longtime dining and drinking place within a riverside hotel.
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Sport & Leisure Plans to Open in Boston's North Station Area
It looks like the people behind a pair of sports bars in Rhode Island will be bringing a new location to Boston.
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Flann O'Brien's May Be Returning to Boston's Brigham Circle/Mission Hill Area
It looks like a beloved Irish pub that said farewell to Boston several years ago could be coming back.
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Puritan Tavern to Open in Groton
A well-known local chef and restaurateur is going to be opening a spinoff of one of his Boston-area dining spots, with this one being northwest of the city.
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Nine Restaurant in Boston's Beacon Hill Has Closed
A high-end restaurant in the heart of Boston that replaced a landmark dining spot last summer has shut down.
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Scull & Keel Fish House and Spirits Opens in Cambridge

A new seafood spot has come to Cambridge, replacing a longtime dining and drinking place within a riverside hotel.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Scull & Keel Fish House and Spirits is now open within the Royal Sonesta, moving into the space where ArtBar had been. The post says that the new restaurant offers such options as shrimp po' boys, Atlantic crab cake sandwiches, lobster dinners for two, and hot and cold seafood towers, while its menu also shows such dishes as clam dip, shrimp scampi flatbread, a fried hake sandwich, grilled oysters, fish and chips, and more.

ArtBar first opened at the Royal Sonesta about 20 years ago.

The address for Scull & Keel Fish House and Spirits (and the Royal Sonesta) is 40 Edwin H Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA, 02142. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/4BnvNVJ

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