Is the Union Oyster House Going Through an Ownership Change?

It looks like one of Boston's best-known restaurants could be getting a new owner, though details are scant at this point in time.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, the parent company of the Union Oyster House (Union Oyster House, Inc.) has petitioned to transfer its license to UOH Manager, LLC, with the Union Oyster House name slated to remain the same. The notice mentions that the manager is listed as Kathleen Street, while a check on Bizapedia indicates that UOH Manager, LLC is a domestic limited-liability company organized under the laws of the State of Texas and that its registered agent/principal is Steven L Scheinthal, who is Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Landry's, Inc. Based on information received from Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub, Landry's currently owns another historic local restaurant--the Chart House on Boston's Long Wharf--along with other Chart House locations. More information on this story should come out later this week after the hearing takes place, so stay tuned for more updates as they come in.

The Union Oyster House is one of Boston's oldest restaurants, having debuted back in 1826; it can be found at 41 Union Street just north of Faneuil Hall.

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The Sports Bra to Open in Boston's Financial District

Last spring, it was reported that a bar with roots in the Pacific Northwest that focuses on women's sports would be expanding to Boston, and now we know where exactly it plans to open.

According to a licensing board hearing page, The Sports Bra is looking to open in the city's Financial District, with the address indicating that it would be moving into a space within the One India Street Apartments between India Street and Broad Street where they both meet State Street. The notice mentions that the upcoming spot would have a main dining area, a main bar, and a private dining room, as well as a seasonal outdoor patio, and based on its original location in Portland, OR, expect it to offer scratch-made food including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, along with beer, cider, wine, cocktails, and mocktails, while also showing women's sports on TV.

The Sports Bra, which debuted in Portland in the spring of 2022, is planning to open other locations in Maine, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and St. Louis in addition to Boston.

The address for the upcoming Sports Bra is 1 India Street (also possibly 2 Broad Street), Boston, MA, 02109. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/Va5mhfe

[Earlier Article]
The Sports Bra (a Portland, OR-Based Sports Bar) Is Expanding to Boston

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Clover in Cambridge's Inman Square Has Closed

A location of a local restaurant chain featuring vegetarian fare has shut down only a couple of months after reopening.

According to a Bluesky post from @kenjimallon.bsky.social, Clover in Cambridge's Inman Square is no longer in operation, with a check on the company's website confirming this, as the Cambridge Street shop is no longer shown on the site. Back in June, several locations of Clover reopened shortly after the company said that they would be ceasing operations, and the Inman Square location was one of the shops that opened back up. (Locations in Central Square, Kendall Square, Harvard Square, Boston's Financial District, and the Prudential Center remain open.)

The website for Clover can be found at https://ift.tt/aSvL3ip

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending August 23, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 17, 2026, and August 23, 2026.

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SALT Patisserie in Newton Centre to Expand, Opening a New Location in Wellesley
A well-known chef is going to be opening a second location of a local pastry shop.
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First Crush to Open in Somerville's Union Square
The person behind a business known for its wine popups will be opening a brick-and-mortar place in Somerville.
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Bottega Cannuccia to Open in the Former Homestead Cafe Space in Fields Corner
The chef/owner of an Italian restaurant in Dorchester will be opening a second spot nearby.
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EBO & Co. Grocery in East Boston Is Closing
A neighborhood market that offers specialty provisions along with everyday essentials is shutting down.
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Curiosity Brewing Co. to Open in Davis Square
A brand new brewery and taproom is on its way to Somerville.
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SALT Patisserie in Newton Centre to Expand, Opening a New Location in Wellesley

A well-known chef is going to be opening a second location of a local pastry shop.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt) along with an earlier article from The Swellesley Report, Thiago Silva is planning to open SALT Patisserie in Wellesley, joining the original shop in Newton Centre. A Facebook post from Silva says "Location 2 loading….Wellesley MA! Hoping we get this construction going soon! Permits taking a while, but all things in Gods timing," so this appears to be in its early stages with no opening date given. Based on the Newton location, the new outlet could be offering such options as breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, croissants, prepared items to-go, coffee, and more.

Silva is a pastry chef who was born in Brazil and raised in Queens, being known in part for winning in the Food Network shows "Chopped" and "Dessert Games."

The address for the upcoming SALT Patisserie in Wellesley is 68A Central Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/j7PdRSA

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First Crush to Open in Somerville's Union Square

The person behind a business known for its wine popups will be opening a brick-and-mortar place in Somerville.

According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social, First Crush is planning to open in Union Square, moving into the space on Washington Street where Juliet Social Club had been (Juliet Restaurant continues to operate in the same block). Gabrielle Malina is behind the upcoming spot, which will be a natural wine bar and events space that hopes to open sometime this fall, based on information within the First Crush website and Instagram page.

The address for the upcoming brick-and-mortar location of First Crush is 259 Washington Street, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its website is at https://ift.tt/QxnzOl8 while its Instagram page can be found at https://ift.tt/rAEKG26

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Fresh Boston in South Boston Has Closed

The South Boston location of a trio of upscale delis and specialty food shops has shut down.

According to an article from Caught in Southie, Fresh Boston on Old Colony Avenue is no longer in operation, with an Instagram post from the place saying the following:

Hi Southie — After nearly four incredible years, we've made the difficult decision to temporarily close the doors of Fresh Boston. This isn't the ending we hoped for. Like so many small businesses, the challenges of the last few years proved greater than we could overcome. We poured everything we had into this restaurant, and while this chapter is coming to an end, we are incredibly proud of what we built together.

The South Boston location of the business first opened in late 2022, joining its original location on Nantucket; both the Nantucket location and the newer Cambridge location at CambridgeSide will remain in operation.

The address for the now-closed Fresh Boston in Southie was 232 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/P5ZW9Xk

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