Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream Plans to Open in Islington

It looks like a pair of ice cream shops will be joined by a third location.

Based on information from a source and a Facebook reel from the Westwood Media Center, Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream is planning to open in Islington, with Select Board chair Marianne LeBlanc Cummings saying in the video that the upcoming shop will take over the Juicygreens space on Washington Street and that it hopes to open this summer. Once it does open, the new location of Ron's will join others in Hyde Park and Dedham.

The address for the upcoming location of Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream is 305 Washington Street, Westwood, MA, 02090. The website for the business is at https://www.ronsicecream.com/

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Deli One in Boston's Downtown Crossing Has Closed

An old-school breakfast and lunch spot in the heart of Boston has shut down.

According to multiple sources, Deli One in the city's Downtown Crossing area is no longer in business, with the Arch Street eatery apparently closing sometime over the weekend. It isn't known why the place closed, nor is it known what might go into the space; if we hear additional information, we will post an update here.

Deli One was known in part for its variety of sandwiches along with its Greek dishes such as moussaka, chicken kabobs, gyros, spinach pie, and baked haddock.

The address for the now-closed Deli One was 85 Arch Street, Boston, MA, 02110.

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Tampopo in Cambridge's Porter Square Closes Today

Earlier this year, it was reported that a decades-old Japanese restaurant in Cambridge would be shutting down, and it has been confirmed that today will indeed be its final day.

According to its website, Tampopo within the Lesley Building/Porter Exchange in the city's Porter Square area closes at the end of business hours today as the owner is retiring, with a note on the site saying that they will be doing dine-in and walk-up takeout orders only (takeout orders by phone will not be taken). The eatery first opened in the building in 1992 and was once being part of a bustling food court, with the dining spot offering such options as tempura, donburi, katsu don, noodle soups, and curry.

The address for Tampopo is 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website is at https://ift.tt/OIEXU7d

[Earlier Article]
Tampopo in Cambridge's Porter Square Plans to Close Down in June

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Tennessee's in Framingham Is Closing

A local group of BBQ joints will soon be closing one of its locations.

According to a source, Tennessee's in Framingham is planning to close next week, with the website for the business saying that July 5 in operation. The Cochituate Road dining spot first opened 30 years ago and is one of three that can be found in the local area, with others being in Braintree and Peabody. (Two other locations had once been in Leominster and Milford as well.)

The address for Tennessee's in Framingham is 341 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for all locations is at https://ift.tt/wcLDhBR

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Jamaica Mi Hungry in Boston's Financial District Has Closed; Food Truck and Catering to Continue

The sole remaining location of what had been a pair of brick-and-mortar restaurants featuring Jamaican food has closed, though the business will continue on in other forms.

According to a Bluesky post from @heyheydra.bsky.social, Jamaica Mi Hungry in Boston's Financial District is no longer in operation, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

While our restaurant chapter has come to an end, Jamaica Mi Hungry is here to stay. Going forward, we're focusing exclusively on catering and our award-winning food truck bringing Jamaican flavors directly to your events, workplaces, celebrations, and communities. We want to thank every customer who has supported us throughout the years. Your loyalty and love have helped us grow into what we are today. We're excited for what's next and can't wait to serve you at festivals, private events, corporate gatherings, weddings, and more! Thank you, and we hope you continue being part of the Jamaica Mi Hungry family.

Last spring, the Jamaica Plain location of Jamaica Mi Hungry shut down, about a month after the downtown location debuted.

The address for the now-closed location of Jamaica Mi Hungry in the Financial District was 291 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA, 02110. The website for the business can be found at https://ift.tt/fHvxbjp

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Velvet Vine Cafe in Acton Is Closing

A dining spot in the northwest suburbs of Boston that was known in part for its cocktails is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Velvet Vine Cafe in Acton is going to be closing next month, with an Instagram post from the Great Road spot saying the following:

Well...this wasn't on the menu ... After a lot of thought, we've made the heartbreaking decision to close the doors of Velvet Vine Café ... We built something different. Something a little bold, a little moody, a little magical. We poured our hearts, our creativity, and countless sleepless nights into building something truly special and judging by all of you, we'd say we did that pretty damn well! Sometimes, an incredible concept just doesn't get the opportunity it deserves. While we created an experience people loved, the realities and challenges of our location ultimately made it impossible to continue. We'll leave it at that. But we're not leaving quietly...One Last Call at Velvet Vine July 10th & 11th 6 PM until Close.

Velvet Vine Cafe first opened in the early part of 2025 in the former Holy Grail space, focusing on small bites and mixed drinks while also offering some beer and wine options as well.

The address for Velvet Vine Cafe is 166 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720. Its website is at https://ift.tt/skiIRYy

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending June 28, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between June 22, 2026, and June 28, 2026.

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Golden Temple in Brookline Has Closed
A Brookline institution has shut its doors after being in operation for a very long time.
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Smashburger in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed
Another location of a Colorado-based chain of quick-casual burger restaurants has shut down.
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Hooters in Dedham and Saugus Have Closed
A restaurant chain has disappeared from the local landscape, closing its two locations in the Greater Boston area while also saying farewell to Massachusetts as well.
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Urban Hearth Opens in New Space in Inman Square
An award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Cambridge is up and running in its new location.
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Pink Taco in Boston's Fort Point/Seaport District Has Closed
What was once a small group of Mexican restaurants has now completely disappeared, as its sole remaining location (which was in Boston) has shut down.
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