PopUp Bagels to Open at Assembly Row in Somerville

A few days ago, it was reported that a growing group of bagel shops that started out as a backyard pickup window in Connecticut would be opening another Boston-area location, and now we have learned that yet another is on the way as well. According to a press release, PopUp Bagels is planning to open in Somerville, moving into the former ARow Express convenience store space on Revolution Drive at Assembly Row. Once it opens, the new shop will join another in Boston's Seaport District, and it will either be the second or third standalone location locally depending on when another one in the works in Cambridge's Harvard Square gets up...

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Kiin Is Getting Ready to Open in East Cambridge

A new Asian restaurant will soon be opening in Cambridge after being in the works for nearly two years. According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social, Kiin looks like it is close to opening in the former Similans space on First Street in East Cambridge, with an Instagram post from @bostonbudgetplumbing this week seeming to confirm this, saying that "Our team is all smiles as we help @kiinthaisushi make necessary plumbing + gas repairs for their grand opening in Cambridge!" The Instagram page for the restaurant mentions that the restaurant will feature sushi, ramen, and Thai food while also saying that it is affiliated with Chicken...

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Cafe Reynard Opens Inside Idle Hands Craft Ales in Malden

A brand new cafe has opened just north of Boston, and it resides inside a brewery. According to an article from Boston Magazine, Cafe Reynard is now open in Malden, moving into the Idle Hands Craft Ales space on Commercial Street. The article mentions that the new spot is, as co-owner, founder, and roaster Eddy Martinez calls it, a "trans-run, worker-owned queer cafe and coffee roaster" that in addition to coffee, also offers doughnuts at least twice a week on most weeks from Kate Holowchik of Lionheart Confections. The cafe currently operates within the brewery Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM and on Sundays from 8:00 AM to 11:30...

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The Panini Press Opens in the Former Take Away Space in Norwood

A new option for sandwiches has debuted southwest of Boston, taking over the space where a neighborhood restaurant known in part for its seafood had once been. According to a source, The Panini Press is now open in Norwood, moving into the space on Chapel Street where The Take Away was until closing in the fall of 2022. The new eatery offers a variety of panini including turkey, ham, roast beef, tuna, pastrami, chicken salad, veggie, BLT, and grilled cheese, along with an Italian with mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, hots, oil, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. The address for The Panini Press is 82 Chapel Street, Norwood, MA, 02062....

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Cava Plans to Open in the Former La Paloma Space in Quincy

Earlier this week, it was reported that a Washington, D.C.-based group of fast-casual Mediterranean spots was looking to expand to a space south of Boston, and now we have learned that another outlet is in the works as well south of the city. According to multiple sources along with an article in the Patriot Ledger, Cava is planning to open in Quincy, moving into the old La Paloma space on Newport Avenue between Wollaston and North Quincy. Once it opens, the new dining spot will join others in Boston, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Dedham, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, and Mansfield. Another location of Cava may be coming to the site on Union Street...

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LaRosa's in Andover to Expand, Opening a New Location in Newburyport

The people behind an Italian restaurant north of Boston will be opening a second location, with this one also being north of the city. According to a source, LaRosa's in Andover is going to be joined by a location in Newburyport, with the Facebook page for the business indicating that it will be moving into a space in the Market Square section of the city. Based on their restaurant on Barnard Street in the downtown area of Andover, the new outlet could be offering such items as burrata, arancini, bruschetta, mussels, Caesar salad, gnocchi, bolognese, chicken parm, veal marsala, salmon, and cod. The address for the upcoming location...

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Golden Goose Market in Boston's North End to Expand to Charlestown

A longtime neighborhood market in the North End of Boston will soon be expanding across the water. According to a source, Golden Goose Market on Commercial Street is planning to open a new location in Charlestown, with an Instagram post from the business saying "The rumor is true! We are a few months away from offering the same friendly customer based service in the Navy Yard! We will keep you posted." A Caught in Charlestown article indicates that the new shop plans to offer alcohol, while also selling such items as produce, meats, and specialty products. The website for Golden Goose Market can be found at https://ift.tt/wBprv61 (Follow...

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