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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Cava Opens in Braintree

A bit more than a year ago, it was reported that a Washington, D.C.-based group of fast-casual Mediterranean spots was planning to expand to a new location south of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to its website, Cava is now open in Braintree, moving into a space on Union Street that had once been the site of a Motel 6. The new location joins others locally in Beverly, Boston, Burlington, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Lynnfield, Mansfield, North Andover, and Woburn, and like the others, it offers a variety of bowls, salads, and pitas. 

The address for the new location of Cava in Braintree is 125 Union Street, Braintree, MA, 02184. The website for all locations can be found at https://cava.com/

[Earlier Article]
Cava May Be Opening a Location in Braintree

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Life Alive to Open New Location in Boston's Seaport District in July

A local group of cafes that feature healthy, organic food is expanding once again, with a new location coming to the Boston waterfront in a couple of months.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Life Alive is planning to open in the city's Seaport District in July, with an earlier What Now Boston article mentioning that it will be moving into a space at Commonwealth Pier on Seaport Boulevard. What Now states that the upcoming location will include an outdoor patio overlooking the harbor, and based on its other locations (including in Boston's Back Bay and South End, Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Dedham, Jamaica Plain, Lowell, Salem, and Somerville), expect to see an emphasis on vegan, organic foods along with coffee, tea, and smoothies.

The address for the upcoming Life Alive in the Seaport District is 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for all locations can be found at https://ift.tt/5Tj8igf

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Daily Provisions to Open in Boston's Back Bay

It looks like the person behind a NYC-based restaurant group could soon have three Boston-area locations of one of his dining spots.

According to a Bluesky Post from @heyheydra.bsky.social along with a job post within the Indeed site, Daily Provisions is planning to open in the Back Bay, moving into the Boylston Street space on the eastern edge of Copley Square that had once been home to a location of Pret A Manger. Once it opens, the new location will join another in Cambridge's Harvard Square along with location that is on the verge of debuting in Boston's Seaport District, and expect it to be an all-day cafe that offers such options as crullers, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, roast chicken, and coffee.

Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group includes such restaurants as Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, and Ci Siamo (the last of which will also be expanding to Boston soon), while Meyer is also behind the Shake Shack chain.

The address for the upcoming Daily Provisions in the Back Bay is 501 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for all locations is at https://ift.tt/3uPtqJV

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