Uchi to Open in Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

A group of high-end Japanese restaurants with roots in Texas--and whose chef/founder is a James Beard award winner--will be expanding to Boston.

According to a post in Nation's Restaurant News, Uchi is planning to open in the Fort Point section of the city, moving into a space on Congress Street sometime in 2027 that will include seating for 210 people, 11 at a sushi counter, 17 at a bar, and 26 in a private dining room. Based on other locations, expect to see "elevated non‑traditional Japanese cuisine" with options being nigiri/sashimi, deep-fried dishes such as tempura, veggie items such as edamame and shishito, and bluefin specials--and tasting menus will likely be offered as well.

In 2003, the first Uchi opened in Austin, with Tyson Cole being Executive Chef and co-owner, and Cole won (in a tie) the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2011. The restaurant is part of Hai Hospitality, which also runs Uchiko (Japanese farmhouse cuisine), Uchiba (an izakaya-styled cocktail bar), Oheya (an omakase tasting room), and Loro (an Asian smokehouse).

The address for the upcoming Uchi in Fort Point is 374 Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/qzsFXUC

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Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge in Chelsea Is Apparently Closing

It looks like a dining and drinking spot just north of Boston that resides in an historic structure is shutting down.

According to a source within the restaurant industry, Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge in Chelsea is going to be closing its doors, confirming an X post from @ChelseaScanner that says "Business Closing" and indicating that the Everett Avenue spot could be shuttering sometime this week (though a specific closing date has not been given as of yet). Chelsea Station first opened in 2016 in a converted horse and carriage firehouse that was one of the only structures in that part of Chelsea to survive the devastating fire of 1973; it is known in part for its classic American and New American fare along with its cocktail options.

The address for Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge is 105 Everett Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/Z1XD45k

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending October 25, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between October 19, 2026, and October 25, 2026.

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Saus at Bow Market in Somerville Is Closing
What was once a pair of comfort food spots will soon no longer exist, as its sole remaining location is shutting down.
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Niveaux Pâtisserie Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in Boston's Financial District
A French patisserie just south of Boston appears to be expanding to a second location, and this one will be in the heart of the city.
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Oblix Plans to Open in the Former Strega Italiano/Strip by Strega Space in the Park Plaza Area
It looks like an upscale restaurant in London is going to be expanding to Boston.
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Tradesman Coffee Shop to Open at Independence Wharf
It appears that the people behind a local group of coffee shops and lounges are going to be opening another coffee shop in downtown Boston.
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Mandarin Cuisine in Needham Is Closing October 31
A decades-old suburban Chinese restaurant is getting ready to shut its doors.
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Saus at Bow Market in Somerville Is Closing

What was once a pair of comfort food spots will soon no longer exist, as its sole remaining location is shutting down.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Saus at Bow Market in Somerville is going to be closing, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

It's with both lots of excitement and a little bit of tears that we let you all know that Saus at Bow Market will be closing this December. (Exact date TBD.) Between our Boston location and this one, Chin and I (Tanya) have been doing this for 15 years. It's been a privilege, a wonderful dream, an emotional rollercoaster....We made real friendships, learned a lot from the other businesses, and made some core memories. And as sad as we are to close this chapter of our lives, it's time to move on....When we have a final day, we'll let ya’ll know. And as we do, we’ll throw a giant last-day-of-service party. Come celebrate with us. Cry with us. Eat and drink with us. Pour one out for 15 years of Saus. Love you all, Tanya and Chin

The original Saus, which resided in downtown Boston from 2011 until 2024, was known for such items as burgers, hot dogs, fries, chicken nuggets, and chicken sandwiches, while the Somerville location has focused on vegetarian fare since opening in 2018. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/mM8YviE

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Niveaux Pâtisserie Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in Boston's Financial District

A French patisserie just south of Boston appears to be expanding to a second location, and this one will be in the heart of the city.

According to a source, Niveaux Pâtisserie in North Quincy is apparently expanding to the Financial District of Boston, with an Instagram reel from Robert Gonzalez of the bakery-cafe showing him outside a storefront along State Street. A Toast page for Niveaux indeed shows a second location at 75 State Street that isn't yet taking online orders, while the reel's video indicates that the new location plans to open early next year.

In addition to Niveaux Pâtisserie (which first opened on Hancock Street in North Quincy in the summer of 2024), Gonzalez is also involved with Masons Steakhouse in Quincy Center.

The website for Niveaux Pâtisserie can be found at https://ift.tt/jSZJhR6

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Gen Korean BBQ Plans to Open in Cambridge's Harvard Square

Last year, it was reported that a chain of Korean barbecue spots was hoping to expand to Allston, and now we have learned that the chain is planning to expand to Cambridge, though the status of the Allston location is now in question.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Gen Korean BBQ House is planning to open in Harvard Square, confirming an earlier article from the Cambridge Somerville Independent that said the plans were "on pause" back in May because of concerns about how customers would be grilling their own food, including whether open flames would be involved. An update to the article states that the pause ultimately ended after conversations took place between fire inspectors and the business owners.

As reported here in August of 2025, a location of the Gen Korean BBQ House chain--which was established in Los Angeles in 2011--was being planned for Harvard Avenue in Allston, but it still hasn't opened, and a new licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website indicates that its liquor license may be transferred to a proposed location of Taco Bell Cantina near Faneuil Hall.

The address for the upcoming Gen Korean BBQ House in Harvard Square is 26 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138. The website for the chain is at https://ift.tt/QyI4RDa

[Earlier Article]
Gen Korean BBQ House May Be Opening in Allston

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Oblix Plans to Open in the Former Strega Italiano/Strip by Strega Space in Boston's Park Plaza Area

It looks like an upscale restaurant in London is going to be expanding to Boston.

According to an article in The Boston Sun, Oblix is planning to open in the city's Park Plaza area, moving into the space at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza hotel that had been home to Strega Italiano/Strip by Strega space. The article mentions that the Boston location will serve dinner and brunch and it will include a large dining area, a smaller dining area, and an oyster bar, with a total occupancy of 328. If all goes as planned, the new location of Oblix could open around the end of next July.

The original Oblix in London is known in part for its steak and seafood dishes along with its cocktails. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/aTvbe7A

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