Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Boston's Downtown Crossing Is Closing

A restaurant and bar in the heart of Boston known in part for its live music and nightlife is shutting down after 15 years in business.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Crossing is getting ready to close, with the website for the School Street spot indicating that it will shutter permanently after this weekend. Scholars first opened in 2011, offering regional dishes along with beer, wine, and cocktails while also having semi-private spaces, karaoke, and DJs.

The address for Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge is 25 School Street, Boston, MA, 02108. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/zo3kKVy

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Amelia's Taqueria in Allston Has Closed

A location of a local group of Mexican restaurants that reopened last year after being shuttered for well over two years due to a fire has closed permanently.

According to a post from @DarylDonatelli, Amelia's Taqueria in Allston is no longer in business, with a note out front at the Brighton Avenue storefront indicating that it shut down earlier this month while saying that "We appreciate your support for the past 14 years." The location has indeed been removed from the website, though it does appear that locations by Berklee College, Boston College, and at Assembly Row in Somerville remain in operation.

The Allston location of Amelia's was one of several businesses hit by a multi-alarm blaze in September of 2022, with the fire destroying the interior of the restaurant.

The address for the now-closed Amelia's Taqueria in Allston was 180 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for all locations can be found at https://ift.tt/xEIcW6z

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Daily Provisions Opens in Boston's Seaport District

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that the person behind a NYC-based restaurant group would be opening a location of one of his dining spots by the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a press release, Daily Provisions is now open in the city's Seaport District, moving into a space at Commonwealth Pier on Seaport Boulevard. The new location, which is an all-day cafe that offers crullers, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, roast chicken, coffee, and more, joins another in Cambridge's Harvard Square, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, a third location is also on its way to the Back Bay.

Danny Meyer is behind Daily Provisions, with his Union Square Hospitality Group including such restaurants as Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, and Ci Siamo (the last of which will also be expanding to the Seaport District), while Meyer is also behind the Shake Shack chain.

The address for Daily Provisions in the Seaport District is 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for all locations is at https://ift.tt/orIYD6n

[Earlier Articles]
Danny Meyer to Open Ci Siamo and Daily Provisions in Boston's Seaport District
Daily Provisions to Open in Boston's Back Bay

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Vida Coffee Opens in Cambridge

A brand new coffee shop with Chinese influences has opened in Cambridge.

According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social, Vida Coffee is now open on Broadway, moving into a space a few blocks west of Kendall Square in The Port neighborhood of the city. The new spot offers coffee, sandwiches, baked goods, and pastries, with its menu also including a few bun and bao options.

The address for Vida Coffee is 222 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its Instagram page can be found at https://ift.tt/37xk0up

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Alice & Monarch Open in Cambridge's Kendall Square

Earlier this year, it was reported that a dual-concept spot was planning to open in Cambridge, and now we have learned that both are up and running.

According to a press release, Alice & Monarch are now open in the city's Kendall Square area, moving into a space on Main Street next to the new Eastern Edge food hall. The release mentions that Alice is a Mediterranean and Italian taverna that is located upstairs, while Monarch is downstairs and is a lounge that offers cocktails and desserts, with Daniel Roughan of Source in Harvard Square being behind both places.

The address for Alice & Monarch in Kendall Square is 238 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The website for both can be found at https://ift.tt/6uyeo4V

[Earlier Article]
Alice & Monarch Plans to Open in Cambridge's Kendall Square

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Daiquiris & Daisies at High Street Place in Downtown Boston Is Closed

A cocktail bar that was located within a food hall in downtown Boston has shut down.

According to an Instagram post from Bret Clancy, Daiquiris & Daisies at High Street Place is no longer in business, with a check on the food hall's website confirming this as the business has been removed from the site. Hojoko alums and industry veterans Daren Swisher and Joseph Cammarata first opened the bar in 2022, with the place being known for its mix of classic and modern cocktails.

The address for the now-closed Daiquiris & Daisies was 100 High Street (High Street Place), Boston, MA, 02110.

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending May 10, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between May 4, 2026, and May 10, 2026.

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Daily Provisions to Open in Boston's Back Bay
The person behind a NYC-based restaurant group could soon have three Boston-area locations of one of his dining spots.
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Dos Manos to Open Brick-and-Mortar Location at the Charles River Speedway in Brighton
The people behind a popup business that features Salvadoran pupusas are going to be opening their very own restaurant.
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Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Opens Biergarten at Gore Place in Waltham
A local brewery has set up an outdoor beer-drinking space at an historic site in the western suburbs of Boston.
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Revival Cafe + Kitchen to Open in Allston
The people behind a local group of cafes may be opening another location, and this one would be in a neighborhood of Boston.
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Joe's Pizza to Open in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood
It looks like a second Boston-area location of a highly-rated pizzeria based in New York City is on the way.
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