Taiyaki NYC and The Dough Club in Cambridge's Harvard Square Are Closing

An ice cream shop and a doughnut shop that are both based in New York City will be closing its location in Cambridge.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Taiyaki NYC and The Dough Club in Harvard Square are shutting down, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

After many sweet memories, it's time to say goodbye. Our shop will be closing on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Come visit us one last time for your favorite mochi donuts & Taiyaki ice cream. Thank you for all the love and support over the years, we couldn't have done it without you.

The note doesn't mention anything about the status of the Taiyaki location in Boston's Seaport District. (The Cambridge location of Taiyaki NYC and The Dough Club debuted in 2022 while the Boston location of Taiyaki opened in 2019.)

The address for Taiyaki NYC and The Dough Club in Harvard Square is 6 Church Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for Taiyaki NYC can be found at https://taiyakinyc.com/ while the website for The Dough Club is at https://www.thedoughclub.com/

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending November 9, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between November 3, 2025, and November 9, 2025.

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Fable Brewing Company to Open in Woburn
A brewer that is based in the northern suburbs of Boston has found a permanent home for the business.
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Pressed Cafe Opens in Woburn
A local group of dining spots that focus on healthy, freshly-made options has expanded to another space in the Boston suburbs.
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Hawthorne By-The-Sea in Swampscott Is Closing
A North Shore restaurant that has been around for nearly 60 years is shutting down.
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Holdfast Specialty Seafood Co. Is Opening in Allston
A brand new casual seafood spot is on its way to Boston, and the people behind the place include a couple of fine-dining chefs.
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SJ's Opens in Boston's Leather District
A well-known local chef and restaurateur has opened a new dining spot in downtown Boston.
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Fable Brewing Company to Open in Woburn

A brewer that is based in the northern suburbs of Boston has found a permanent home for the business.

According to a Facebook post, Fable Brewing Company is going to be opening a facility in Woburn, with the post saying the following:

We're thrilled to announce that Fable Brewing Company has officially secured a location for our brick-and-mortar home! Nestled at 3 Gill Street in Woburn, Massachusetts, this space will soon be filled with the warmth of community, the hum of conversation, and the clink of glasses raised in celebration. This isn't just a building—it’s the beginning of something magical. A place where stories are shared, legends are brewed, and every pint has a tale to tell. Stay tuned for more updates as we build out our space and bring the Fable vision to life.

Fable was first established by James Sparks in 2020, with an earlier bcattv.org article saying that the original plan was for Sparks to open a facility in his hometown of Burlington.

The website for Fable Brewing Company is at https://ift.tt/a8xZeHN

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Pressed Cafe Opens in Woburn

A local group of dining spots that focus on healthy, freshly-made options has expanded to another space in the Boston suburbs.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Pressed Cafe is now open in Woburn, moving into a space on Washington Street just south of the Route 128 intersection. The new location offer such options as soups, panini, bowls, fresh-pressed juices, coffee, and more, and it joins others in Boston's Back Bay and Seaport District, Burlington, Chelmsford, Lawrence, and Newton, along with four in New Hampshire (another new one is in the works for Beverly as well).

The address for the proposed location of Pressed Cafe in Woburn is 369 Washington Street, Woburn, MA, 01801. The website for all locations is at https://ift.tt/z8HnNLc

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Hawthorne By-The-Sea in Swampscott Is Closing

A North Shore restaurant that has been around for nearly 60 years is shutting down.

According to an article in the Swampscott Tides, Hawthorne By-The-Sea on Humphrey Street in Swampscott is closing its doors, as the Athanas family has told the town that it has decided to no longer continue operating the dining spot beyond its current agreement. It appears that the restaurant will close sometime this month, as Stanley J. Paine Auctioneers is hosting an online-only auction at paineauctioneers.com with the auction closing on November 18. At this point in time, it isn't known exactly what might become of the space, which was purchased by the town in 2022 (ongoing discussions since 2022 haven't yet resulted in a definitive plan for the restaurant space or the property).

An earlier Swampscott Tides article mentions that Hawthorne-by-the-Sea was built in 1967.

The address for Hawthorne-by-the-Sea is 153 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA, 01907.

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ZaZiBar in Boston's Seaport District, Zaz at City Hall Plaza in Downtown Boston Have Closed; Hyde Park Location Remains Open

A couple of locations of a trio of fusion spots in Boston have shut down.

According to an Instagram post, ZaZiBar in the Seaport District and Zaz at City Hall Plaza are no longer in business, with the note saying the following:

Every chapter comes with growth, and this one means a lot to us. As we close our City Hall and ZaZiBar Seaport locations, we just want to take a moment to thank everyone who's supported us over the years. From the City Hall crew who pulled up for lunch every week to the late nights in Seaport filled with music and good vibes, you helped make those spaces special. ZaZ isn't going anywhere. Our Hyde Park restaurant is still home for takeout, catering, and events. ZaZ On Wheels is serving up lunch and late-night eats seven days a week in Seaport. And now, our family has grown with @homebyzazpvd, our new Afro-Caribbean restaurant and lounge in Rhode Island....Thank you for being part of the journey.

The original location of Zaz first opened in Hyde Park in 2011, offering Caribbean, Latin, and Asian fusion cuisine. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/XnMxNeU

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Boxfish to Open in Watertown

A new seafood restaurant is on its way to the western suburbs of Boston, and it has an ownership connection to a dining spot that used to be in the same space before moving.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Boxfish is planning to open in Watertown, moving into the space on Mt Auburn Street that had been home to Cha Yen Cookery before it moved across the street to its current location. Based on the Facebook post, it looks like the upcoming eatery will be a casual seafood place that will offer such options as clam chowder, grilled fish, mussels, and lobster, and the chef and owner of Cha Yen Cookery--which focuses on Thai cuisine--is behind it.

The address for the upcoming Boxfish is 613 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown, MA, 02472.

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