Nouvelle Maison Opens in Winchester

Late last year, it was reported that a new French fine foods shop was on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Nouvelle Maison is now open in Winchester, moving into the space on Church Street in the center of town that had previously been home to La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe. The new place is a 16-seat bakery-cafe that offers meats and cheeses, baked goods and pastries, baguette sandwiches, coffee, and more, along with French wines, artisanal spirits,  botanicals, and bitters.

The address for Nouvelle Maison is 30 Church Street, Winchester, MA, 01890. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/tXKrdlq

[Earlier Article]
https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2023/12/nouvelle-maison-plans-to-open-in-former.html

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Little Q Hot Pot in East Arlington Has Closed

A Chinese restaurant in the northwest suburbs of Boston has closed after being in the space for nearly 15 years.

A source has confirmed to us that Little Q Hot Pot in East Arlington is no longer in operation, with a note out front indicating that it officially closed on October 28 while also hinting that there may be future plans to return elsewhere, saying to "follow up with our website if you...need information about any openings in different locations." Little Q first opened on Mass. Ave. in 2010, being an offshoot of a restaurant with the same name that once resided in the long-closed Quincy Fair Mall on Hancock Street in Quincy Center; another restaurant in Boston's Chinatown called The Q had a connection to the Quincy eatery as well, with that place remaining in operation.

The address for the now-closed Little Q Hot Pot in East Arlington was 196 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

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Plazita Mexico Tacos to Open in the Former Spot Cafe Space in Watertown

It looks like a Mexican restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston will be expanding to a space west of the city.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Plazita Mexico Tacos is planning to open in Watertown, moving into the space on Main Street that had been home to The Spot Cafe. A Facebook post confirms that it will have a connection to Plazita Mexico Tacos in Wakefield, and based on that eatery, the new location could offer a variety of tacos along with other Mexican dishes such as burritos and quesadillas.

The address for the upcoming location of Plazita Mexico Tacos in Watertown is 385 Main Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. The website for the Wakefield location is at https://ift.tt/HCQKt5Z

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POE-Lenta Is Opening at Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway

A well-known local chef and restaurateur is opening a new dining spot in a Boston food hall.

According to an article from Time Out, POE-Lenta is getting ready to open at Time Out Market Boston in the city's Fenway neighborhood early this month, with Brian Poe being behind it along with business partner Guillermo Guzman, who is chef de cuisine at Poe's Tip Tap Room and Crane River Cheese Club in Beacon Hill. The new spot will offer Italian fare including such items as roasted tomato soup, wild game ragu, and a prosciutto sandwich, and Guzman's brother Sergio and stepdaughter Suri are involved with the place as well.

More information on POE-Lenta will be posted to the Instagram page for Time Out Market Boston, which is at https://ift.tt/hsgorwK

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Owner of Fiesta Shows to Open Restaurant in Salem

The people behind a local carnival business are looking to open a dining spot on the North Shore.

According to a source, the Dean family--which runs Fiesta Shows--is planning on opening a restaurant in Salem, with the place being located on Derby Street. A Patch article mentions that the as-of-yet unnamed dining spot would be a restaurant and event space in the Riverwalk area, and that it is expected to offer pub-style comfort food and drinks; if all goes as planned, it could be opening in the spring of 2025.

Fiesta Shows is known for its amusement rides and concession stands that are set up for carnivals and fairs, and it is also behind the Salem Common Food Court that comes to the city during the busy tourist season in October. The website for Fiesta Shows is at https://ift.tt/hpkZ4qa

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending November 3

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between October 28 and November 3.

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Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro in Newton's Auburndale Neighborhood Is Closing
An Italian restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston is shutting down.
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110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria in Malden Have Closed
Two local groups of restaurants that have an ownership connection have closed a couple of adjoining locations just north of Boston.
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Che! Empanada Opens in the Former Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream Space in Cambridgeport
A small local group of dining spots featuring Argentinian food has expanded to a space along the Charles River.
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Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. to Open Taproom and Kitchen at Arsenal Yards in Watertown
A local brewery in Waltham with two locations will be opening a third, and this one will open where the business has had a seasonal biergarten over the past few years.
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Common Craft Could Be Opening in South Boston
It looks like a suburban complex that includes multiple restaurant and bar concepts may be expanding to Boston.
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Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro in Newton's Auburndale Neighborhood Is Closing

An Italian restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston is shutting down.

According to a source, Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro in the Auburndale Section of Newton is going to be closing on November 27, with a Facebook post from the Lexington Street spot saying the following:

For the past 14 years, Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro has been a vital part of the Auburndale community, making this letter difficult for us to write. Over the last four years, we've found ourselves in a challenging situation, with our future largely dependent on our landlord. While we navigated the uncertainties of the pandemic—thanks to the support of our loyal customers—we now face another hurdle. Although we have invested a small fortune and much sweat and pain to rehab and renovate the café space, we have been unable to secure a long-term lease from the landlord to keep the business operating and to allow us to better compete with improved space. This isn't a sustainable arrangement for us or for any business looking for long-term investment returns.

Bocca Bella, which first opened in the fall of 2010, offers antipasto, panini, pasta, chicken and veal dishes, seafood, and more.

The address for Bocca Bella Cafe & Bistro is 442 Lexington Street, Auburndale, MA, 02466. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/9VxLQ1Z

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