Baba Yum Burgers Opens in North Andover

A brand new spot for burgers has opened within an historic area north of Boston.

According to a source, Baba Yum Burgers is now open in North Andover, moving into the Hay Scales Exchange building in the Old Center section of town by the common. The new eatery features smash burgers and fries, and it is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and lunch on Sunday.

The Hay Scales Building dates back to the 1800s and is one of a number of historic structures in the Old Center area of town.

The address for Baba Yum Burgers is 4 Johnson Street, North Andover, MA, 01845. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/h5EcPNF

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Capricho Colombian Steakhouse to Open in the Former La Voile Space in Brookline's Washington Square

A South American restaurant is on its way to Brookline, taking over the space where a location of a pair of French restaurants had been until closing several months ago. 

According to an article from boston.com, Capricho Colombian Steakhouse is getting ready to open in Washington Square, moving into the former La Voile space on Beacon Street. The article mentions that the upcoming dining spot will be a high-end restaurant that features wood-grilled prime cuts of steak and that it plans to have live music as well, and it also looks to open once a liquor license is received.

The Brookline outlet of La Voile, which first opened in 2015, shut down in April, while the location on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay remains in operation.

The address for the Capricho Colombian Steakhouse is 1627 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website is at https://ift.tt/Jy2Ssah

[Earlier Article]
La Voile in Brookline's Washington Square Has Closed

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Elephantine Bakery Opens in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a popular bakery-cafe on the New Hampshire seacoast would be expanding to a space by the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it is in the process of getting up and running.

According to an article from boston.com, Elephantine Bakery has soft-opened in Fort Point this week (though it is closed today and will be reopening tomorrow), moving into a space on Congress Street just east of Fort Point Channel. The new location joins the original in Portsmouth, and it is an "old-world bakery" that offers baked goods and pastries with French and Mediterranean influences.

The address for the new location of Elephantine Bakery in Fort Point is 332 Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/4JLw52M

[Earlier Article]
Elephantine Bakery in Portsmouth Is Expanding to a Second Location in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

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Mai Opens in the Seaport District of Boston

Last fall, it was reported that a new fusion restaurant was coming to the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Mai is now open in the city's Seaport District, moving into a space on Northern Avenue in the Fan Pier area. As mentioned in an earlier article, the new dining spot features French-inspired Japanese fare including a variety of handrolls while cocktails are also featured, and the NoToro Hospitality Group (which includes Matsunori Handroll Bar in Boston) is behind the place.

The address for Mai is 31 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website is at https://www.mai.boston/

[Earlier Article]
Mai Plans to Open in the Fan Pier Area of Boston's Seaport District

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FiDO Pizza Opens in Allston

Earlier this year, it was reported that the group behind several restaurants in Boston's South End would be opening a pizza spot in another part of the city, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, FiDO Pizza is now open in Allston, moving into a space at the Allston Labworks campus on Western Avenue. As mentioned in an earlier article, the new restaurant features New York-style pizza along with a variety of cocktails, and Colin Lynch and the rest of the team behind Traveler Street Hospitality (Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, No Relation, Black Lamb) are behind it.

The address for FiDO Pizza is 250 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02135, while it's website is at https://ift.tt/pGlEOXI

[Earlier Article]
FiDO Pizza Plans to Open at the Allston Labworks Campus in Allston

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Wyatt's Market in Byfield Is Closed Until Further Notice

A food shop north of Boston that is under the same ownership as a popular BBQ spot next door has shuttered, and its exact status is currently unknown.

According to a Facebook post, Wyatt's Market in Byfield is closed, with the post--which comes from the Rusty Can--saying "@wyatts_market will closing until further notice. Starting today. September 9th." No reason was given for the closure, nor is it known if/when the market could reopen; as soon as we find out any additional information, we will post an update here.

Wyatt's Market is owned by the same person who runs the Rusty Can, with the shop having such options as pizza, hot sauces, sandwiches, beer, and ice cream, while the restaurant is known for its brisket, pulled pork, ribs, wings, macaroni and cheese, and more.

The address for Wyatt's Market is 6 Fruit Street, Byfield MA, 01922. Its Instagram page can be found at https://ift.tt/vNfDMBS

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Bodega Canal in Boston's West End Has Closed

A Mexican restaurant in Boston that was known in part for its cocktails and entertainment has shut down, and it isn't known if the place could return.

According to a source, Bodega Canal in the city's West End area is locked up and dark, with a check on the website for the place saying that the Canal Street spot is "currently closed" and to "please check back" on the website or its Instagram page for any updates. The restaurant and bar, which was located between Haymarket and TD Garden, first opened in the fall of 2018, offering small plates, tacos, bowls, tequila drinks, and more, while also featuring live DJs and dancing.

The address for the now-closed Bodega Canal was 57 Canal Street, Boston, MA, 02114.

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