Olivadi Restaurant in Norwood Is Closing Permanently

A casual upscale suburban restaurant in the southwest suburbs of Boston that appeared to have shut down early in the pandemic only to open back up a couple of years later is now going to be closing permanently.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Olivadi Restaurant in Norwood is getting ready to say farewell, with the post from the Guild Street dining spot saying the following:

To our wonderful friends, family, and community, after many amazing years, we have made the difficult decision to close Olivadi Restaurant & Bar. Olivadi opened in 2008 when our father, Anthony Delapa, set out to create something truly special right here in downtown Norwood. Ever since, our family has been proud to be part of this community and welcome so many of you through our doors....From our family to yours, thank you for 18 years of memories, friendship, and support. Grazie di cuore

The note mentions that its last night of service will be Saturday, October 10.

Back in the middle part of 2020, Olivadi appeared to have closed for good because of the impact of Covid-19, along with the passing of Anthony Delapa; the restaurant did end up reopening in the spring of 2022.

The address for Olivadi Restaurant is 32 Guild Street, Norwood, MA, 02062. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/dDeEwNC

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Cunard Tavern in East Boston Is Closing

A gastropub located in an historic building by the water is shutting down.

According to a couple of sources, Cunard Tavern in East Boston is getting ready to close, with a Facebook post from the Orleans Street spot saying the following:

After nearly a decade in East Boston, it's time to say goodbye....Cunard was never just a restaurant to us. It was a neighborhood bar, a gathering place, a place for first dates and birthday celebrations, Sunday brunches and late nights, beer dinners and trivia nights. Most importantly, it was a place where we got to know our neighbors and where so many of you became friends. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who walked through our doors, to the East Boston community that welcomed and supported us, and especially to every member of our team, past and present, who made Cunard what it is....Thank you, East Boston. It has been an honor to be your neighborhood tavern.

The last day for Cunard Tavern will be Sunday, September 27.

Cunard Tavern first opened in the spring of 2017 at the site of an old woodworking shop; the place has been known for its globally-inspired dishes along with its cocktail offerings.

The address for Cunard Tavern is 24 Orleans Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/gkW0LXx

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending September 20, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 14, 2026, and September 20, 2026.

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Mike & Patty's to Open in the Former Johnny Pomodoro Space in Charlestown
The people behind a local group of breakfast places and sandwich shops will be opening a new location in a Boston neighborhood.
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Buff's Pub in Newton Corner Is Expanding to Watertown
It looks like one of the best-known places for wings in the Greater Boston area will be opening a second location.
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Armsby Abbey in Worcester Is for Sale
A gastropub in Central Massachusetts that is considered by many to be one of the best beer bars in New England is on the market.
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Ciao! Pizza and Pasta to Open in Lynn
An award-winning wood-fired pizzeria in Chelsea is expanding to a few miles to the north.
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The Foodsmith in Duxbury Is Closing
A bakery-cafe on the South Shore that has a couple of well-known media people behind it is shutting down.
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Mike & Patty's to Open in the Former Johnny Pomodoro Space in Charlestown

The people behind a local group of breakfast places and sandwich shops will be opening a new location in a Boston neighborhood.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mike & Patty's is planning to open in Charlestown, moving into the space on Main Street that had been home to Johnny Pomodoro, and before that, New Speedy Chen's. A check on the website for Mike & Patty's confirms this, as the location has been added to their site with a note saying "coming soon." Once it opens, the new location will join others in Boston's Bay Village, High Street Place in downtown Boston, Logan Airport, Jamaica Plain, and Bow Market in Somerville, along with a collaboration with Flourhouse Bakery in the Nonantum section of Newton.

The address for the new location of Mike & Patty's is 297 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129. The website for all locations is at https://ift.tt/ibUWKDu

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Shabu-Zen in Allston May Be Replaced by Zhu Seafood & Beef Hot Pot

One of a pair of longtime Asian fusion restaurants known in part for their hot pot could be replaced by a new hot pot place.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website, Shabu-Zen in Allston is petitioning to transfer its license to Zhu Seafood & Beef Hot Pot, which would open within its space on Brighton Avenue. Very little information has been given about the proposed eatery, but more should be known by later next week after the hearing, so stay tuned for updates.

The Allston location of Shabu-Zen opened approximately 20 years ago, joining the Chinatown location which had debuted a few years earlier and which remains in operation on Tyler Street.

The address for Shabu-Zen in Allston (and the proposed Zhu Seafood & Beef Hot Pot) is 80 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/ZTzJyib

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Buff's Pub in Newton Corner Is Apparently Expanding to Watertown

It looks like one of the best-known places for wings in the Greater Boston area may be opening a second location.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Buff's Pub in Newton Corner appears to be expanding to Watertown, with posters within the group and a licensing board page along with a Facebook post from Mike Petraglia of Petraglia Services seeming to confirm this. The address given indicates that it would be moving into the Belle's Burgers and Ice Cream space on Arsenal Street just outside of Watertown Square, and it would be a short distance north of the original location on Washington Street near the Newton/Watertown line.

Buff's Pub, which first opened in Newton Corner in 1976, is often mentioned as having the best wings in the region, being compared to Wendell's Pub, a highly-rated place for wings in Norton. 

The address for the upcoming location of Buff's Pub in Watertown is 46 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. The website for Buff's can be found at https://buffspub.com/

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C'Yool Yemeni Cafe & Bakery Opens in Boston's South End

A new coffeehouse has come to Boston, and it focuses on Middle Eastern treats and drinks.

According to a source, C'Yool Yemeni Cafe & Bakery is now open in the South End, moving into the space on Harrison Avenue where Atlantico had been. The website for the new spot mentions that it offers such items as Yemeni mountain coffee, qishr (a traditional Yemeni hot drink made from coffee husks and spices), Yemeni chai, honeycomb bread, warm pocket bread, sabayah (a sweet pastry), manakeesh (a Levantine flatbread), and more.

The address for C'Yool Yemeni Cafe & Bakery is 600 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/bLwt98r

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