Dear Annie in Cambridge Is Closing, Will Become an Events Space

An award-winning restaurant and wine bar is closing, though the business will continue on in another form.

According to a message sent to us from Leah Klein of City Living Boston, Dear Annie in Cambridge is saying farewell, with an Instagram post from Lauren Friel of the Massachusetts Avenue place saying the following:

Dear Annie's final evening in regular service will be on July 31st. Dear Annie as we know her--in both name and being--will cease to exist. Instead, we will be dedicating our space, time, and energy to bespoke events (include private events) devoted to the beauty and craft of exceptional wine and hospitality. We will close for the month of August  and plan to re-emerge in September.

The note goes on to cite the trend of Friel's favorite food businesses around the world closing and the proliferation of steakhouses and luxury chains opening in the Boston area, with Friel saying that "I've seen multiple articles declaring that food's golden era is at its end....This current trend is not why I devoted the past 25 years of my life to this industry. The writing is on the wall for many of us..."

Dear Annie first opened in late 2021, receiving much praise over the past few years including from Boston Magazine, Bon Appetit, the New York Times, and Wine Enthusiast.

The address for Dear Annie is 1741 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/EHTSadL

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Juici Patties to Open in Everett

A growing group of Caribbean restaurants will be opening its first Boston-area location, and it will be coming to a space a short distance north of the city.

According to a press release, Juici Patties is going to be opening in Everett, moving into a space at Gateway Center near the intersection of Revere Beach Parkway and Broadway. Once it opens, expect to see traditional Jamaican patties offered with options being beef, chicken, or spinach, while plantain fries and French fries will also be available along with other sides and drinks.

The first Juici Patties opened back in 1980, and today there are more than 60 locations in Jamaica while outlets in the United States can be found in New York, Georgia, and Florida. Its website is at https://ift.tt/MgmbIUe

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Thai Amarin in Newton Corner Has Closed

A Thai restaurant just west of Boston has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Thai Amarin in Newton Corner is no longer in operation, with an Instagram reel from itsinnewton confirming this, saying "Who wants to open a restaurant in Newton Corner? @thaiamarin, Newton's longstanding Thai restaurant, has closed." It appears that the Centre Street eatery shuttered in mid-late June, and it isn't known why it closed or what might move into its space at this point in time.

Thai Amarin is not to be confused with another restaurant with a similar name -- Amarin of Thailand, which resides in nearby Newtonville and which moved from Wellesley earlier this year.

The address for the now-closed Thai Amarin in Newton Corner was 287 Centre Street, Newton, MA, 02458.

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Kowloon Tiki Bar Officially Opens at Revere Beach

Earlier this year it was reported that an iconic restaurant just north of Boston would be expanding to a new location by the water, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to its Instagram page and its website, Kowloon Tiki Bar is now officially open at Revere Beach, after partially opening for takeout only early last month. The new spot joins the original Kowloon in Saugus, which will eventually be moving to a smaller location at the Route 1 site as the property is going to be redeveloped.

Kowloon Tiki Bar offers a variety of Asian fare and tropical cocktails while also featuring live entertainment.

The address for Kowloon Tiki Bar is 21 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA, 02151. Its website can be found at while its https://ift.tt/LVHpNYW Instagram page is at https://ift.tt/Ti74dGM

[Earlier Article]
Kowloon Is Planning to Open at Revere Beach

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending July 5, 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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Bacci's in Stoneham Is Closing
An Italian restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston is getting ready to close.
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Liars Restaurant to Open in Teele Square
A new restaurant is on its way to Somerville, and it's coming from the team behind an award-winning wine bar nearby.
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Deli One in Downtown Crossing Has Closed
An old-school breakfast and lunch spot in the heart of Boston has shut down.
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Tampopo in Porter Square Closes
A decades-old Japanese restaurant in Cambridge has shuttered.
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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.
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Zinneken's to Expand, Opening a New Location in Downtown Boston

A group of bakery-cafes known for their Belgian waffles will be expanding to a new location, and this one should be popular with college students.

According to a message sent from Adam Castiglioni of @conciergeboston.bsky.social along with an article from What Now Boston, Zinneken's is planning to open by Boston Common and Emerson College, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

hey boston we've got something really sweet coming your way… Zinneken's Waffles is popping up at Boston Common think: warm, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside Belgian waffles plus coffee  + ice cream  to keep you going (or treat yourself… no judgment) 

What Now says that the new location in Boston plans to open in the winter of 2027, with another in Amherst also coming (and that one could open this fall); both outlets will join the original location in Cambridge's Harvard Square along with others Providence and Glastonbury, CT (a food truck is also part of the business as well).

The address for the upcoming location of Zinneken's in downtown Boston is 98A Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/FSiZ2GA

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Bacci's in Stoneham Is Closing

An Italian restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston is getting ready to close.

According to an email from The Daily Lunch, Bacci's in Stoneham is planning to shut down this month, with a note on the website of the Main Street dining spot saying the following:

Due to the state of the economy, we regret to inform you that we will be CLOSING our doors on July 13, 2026! We'd like to THANK ALL our wonderful and loyal patrons for supporting us over the years!!! Sincerely, Bacci's Mgmt and Staff

Bacci's first opened in 2007, coming under new ownership seven years later; the restaurant offers such options as pizza, calzones, pasta dishes, chicken, veal, and seafood plates, and more.

The address for Bacci's is 316 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/AqwzexN

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