Shoreline Kitchen + Bar in Hull Has Closed

A restaurant within a seaside resort on the South Shore has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page along with the restaurant's website, Shoreline Kitchen + Bar in Hull shut down over the weekend, with a note on its Facebook page saying the following:

Janet and I have enjoyed our time in Hull and have much affection for this wonderful town and its sense of community. We couldn't live up to the terms of our lease so it has been terminated as of 12/20/2024....Any gift cards you have can be redeemed at True North Kitchen + Bar in North Weymouth. Although we will be able to absorb some of the staff at True North, for others it will be a difficult message to receive just before Christmas. Thanks to everyone who has created such great memories for us and our family. We will still be operating True North for the foreseeable future so please come visit us there.

Shoreline Kitchen + Bar resided within the Nantasket Beach Resort, offering a variety of seafood options along with a mix of classic and New American fare.

The address for the now-closed Shoreline Kitchen + Bar was 45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA, 02045.

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Paolo's in Saugus Has Closed

A long-closed Italian restaurant in a Boston neighborhood that was reborn north of the city last year has shut down.

According to a source, Paolo's in Saugus is no longer in operation, with a Facebook comment from owner Paul Delios confirming what our source (and a North Shore Eats post) indicated, saying that "I closed the restaurant for good." Paolo's first opened on Lincoln Avenue in the early part of 2023, being a second incarnation of Paolo's Trattoria, which was located on Main Street in Charlestown until closing its doors in 2016.

The address for the now-closed Paolo's in Saugus was 304 Lincoln Avenue Unit E, Saugus, MA, 01926.

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The Cambridge Brewing Company Brand Has Been Acquired by Castle Island Brewing Co.

A few months ago, it was reported that a beloved Cambridge brewery was going to be saying farewell this month, and now we have learned that its beers will live on.

According to a Facebook post, the Cambridge Brewing Company brand has been acquired by Castle Island Brewing Co., with the post from CBC saying the following:

We began partnering with CIBC earlier this year to help meet draft demand for our legendary Amber Ale and Flower Child IPA, and when CBC founder Phil Bannatyne decided to retire, we received an overwhelming response from the public asking us to continue making our beers somehow. Phil reached out to CIBC with the hope that CBC's legacy could live on, as both Phil and Brewmaster Will have a lot of respect for CIBC and feel the values and visions of our two companies align well. "Our mission is to preserve everything fans love about CBC while slowly growing its reach" says Adam Romanov, founder and CEO of Castle Island.

The note goes on to say that beer from Cambridge Brewing will still be available at restaurants and bars along with at Castle Island's taprooms in Norwood and South Boston, and they hope to start selling CBC cans in Boston-area stores once again at some point.

Cambridge Brewing, which debuted in 1989, plans to shut down its taproom in Kendall Square on December 20.

[Earlier Article]
Cambridge Brewing Company in Kendall Square Is Closing

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Lucky Tiger Opens at Hood Park in Charlestown

A new restaurant has come to a mixed use development just north of downtown Boston.

According to a source, Lucky Tiger is now open in Charlestown, moving into a space at Hood Park where Good Company had been. There is currently no social media presence for the place, nor is there a website, but a Doordash link indicates that its opening menu shows an dishes with Asian influences including such items as crab rangoon, pork gyoza, scallion pancakes, spare ribs, eggrolls, dan dan noodles, pho, udon noodles, fried rice, poke, and sushi.

The address for Lucky Tiger is 100 Hood Park Drive, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

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Stats Bar & Grille Is Opening a New Location at Hub Hall in Boston

A restaurant and bar in South Boston is expanding to a new space that should be popular with both sports fans and commuters.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Stats Bar & Grille is opening at Hub Hall by TD Garden and North Station, joining its original location on Dorchester Street in Southie. The new outlet will have such items as Greek salads, chicken tenders, buffalo chicken spring rolls, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken quesadillas, turkey club wraps, steak and cheese sandwiches, and more, and based on the post within the Facebook group, it could be opening this week (the Instagram page for Stats simply says it is "coming soon").

The South Boston location of Stats Bar & Grille first opened in 2010, joining J. A. Stats Restaurant and Bar, a dining and drinking spot on Broad Street in downtown Boston that closed down in 2012. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/AsME5iW

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The Scoop N Scootery in Brighton Has Closed

A local ice cream delivery company that also runs a few brick-and-mortar shops has shut down one of its stores.

According to a source, The Scoop N Scootery in Brighton is no longer in business with a Facebook post from the Brighton Main Streets Facebook group page saying the following:

Sad to report that Scoop and Scootery Brighton Center Location has closed. We spoke to management and they will still be scooping down in Allston at their 75 Linden Street location! They said a new business will be taking over their lease who serves ice cream and other treats! So stay tuned!

In addition to its Allston shop, The Scoop N Scootery--which originally started out as a Somerville-based mobile ice cream delivery and catering business--can also be found in East Arlington and at Cambridge Crossing in East Cambridge.

The address for the now-closed location of The Scoop N Scootery in Brighton Center was 360 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the company can be found at https://ift.tt/f59PNSZ

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Saus in Boston Is Closing; Bow Market Location to Remain in Operation

A comfort food spot in downtown Boston that is known in part for its hand-cut fries and beer is shutting down, though its other location will continue on.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Saus on Union Street near Faneuil Hall is closing, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

It's with love in our hearts and tears in our eyes that we let you all know that this Sunday, December 22nd will be our last day of service. The past 13 (THIRTEEN) years at 33 Union Street have been some of the best (and the worst 😂) of our lives....We'd like this last week to feel like a celebration of our 13 years here. Not like a funeral....We truly love and appreciate everyone who's walked through our doors.

The post does mention that the Bow Market location in Somerville will remain open for business.

In addition to fries and beer, Saus also offers such options as burgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, chicken sandwiches, salad bowls, and more.

The address for the Boston location of Saus is 33 Union Street, Boston, MA, 02108. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/u1ztA8R

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