Home.stead Bakery and Cafe in Dorchester's Fields Corner Is Closing

A bakery-cafe in Dorchester that is known for its deep connections to the local community is shutting down.

According to multiple sources along with a Facebook post from the place, Home.stead Bakery and Cafe in Fields Corner is closing its doors on June 20, with the post saying the following:

After ten years of being a third place for the wonderful Dorchester community, we have made the difficult decision with heavy hearts to close our door after June 20....We are deeply grateful for the friendships and support that you have given us over the years. It has truly been a privilege to have known you, and we would love to stay in touch. Thank you again for being a big part of our journey and our family in having created many beautiful memories.

No specific reason was given for the closure of the place, which first opened in March of 2016 and has been known as a business that supports local nonprofits and features works from local artists within their space.

The address for Home.stead Bakery and Cafe in Fields Corner is 1448 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02122. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/NPf56rq

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An S&S Food Truck Is Apparently on the Way

A few days ago, one of the oldest and best-known restaurants in Cambridge shut down, though it looks like something new may be in the works.

According to a video from WGBH, Gary Mitchell, who is co-owner of the now-closed S&S Deli in Inman Square, told Boston Public Radio co-host Jim Braude that an S&S food truck is being planned, saying that "we are...going to have an S&S food truck with the S&S wing sauce, and I'm going to hire special needs kids to do that....I want to be known for something else." This news comes on the heels of the deli saying farewell on June 7 after 107 years in business.

No other news on the plans were given; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

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Birdcode to Open in Hanover

A small group of chicken spots based in Connecticut will be expanding to Eastern Massachusetts, with a location coming to the South Shore.

According to a Facebook post from realtor Sean Murphy, Birdcode is planning to open in Hanover, moving into a space on Washington Street just north of the Route 3 intersection. Once it opens, the new location will join others in West Hartford, New Britain, Vernon, Cheshire, Brookfield, and Darien, and expect chicken sandwiches (including Nashville hot chicken), tenders, bites, and more at the new outlet.

Birdcode first started out in West Hartford in 2020.

The address for the upcoming location of Birdcode is 1978 Washington Street (Route 53), Hanover, MA, 02339. The website for the business is at https://ift.tt/njotumR

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Chaba Cafe Is Opening in the Former So Kitchen Space in Brookline

A brand new Thai restaurant is getting ready to open in Brookline, and it is replacing another Thai spot that recently closed.

According to an Instagram post from the business, Chaba Cafe is planning to have a grand opening on Cypress Street on June 13, taking over the space where So Kitchen had previously been. The website for the restaurant mentions that it will offer freshly made Thai crepes, desserts, and drinks while its menus also shows such items as curry puffs, wings, potato balls, fried bananas, and Thai donuts.

The address for Chaba Cafe is 224 Cypress Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Its website can be found at https://chabacafe.com/

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Sentenced To Sip Espresso Martini Garden Is Opening in Boston

It looks like a different kind of outdoor drinking spot is on its way to Boston.

According to its Instagram page, Sentenced To Sip is opening at the site of Alibi Bar & Lounge at The Liberty Hotel on Charles Street, with a post from the business saying "we're spilling the beans… you've officially been sentenced to sip at Boston's first espresso martini garden.... open to the public on saturday, june 13th — reservations encouraged — see you then." The website for Alibi indicates that the martini garden will open at the outdoor patio of the lounge, saying that "Our outdoor space has been transformed into an open-air espresso martini destination complete with twinkling string lights, lush seasonal décor, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for warm summer nights."

The address for Sentenced To Sip (and Alibi Bar & Lounge) is 215 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for Alibi can be found at https://ift.tt/CV8Y3Nk

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Dandee Donut Factory in Revere Has Closed

The sole Boston-area location of a group of donuts shops with roots in Florida has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dandee Donut Factory in Revere is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the business from over the weekend saying the following:

Bittersweet News from Dandee Donut Factory....After giving it our all serving our loyal customers in Massachusetts, we are closing our Revere location. Thank you to everyone in the Revere community who supported us, enjoyed our fresh donuts, and appreciated our full diner menu. Your smiles and repeat visits meant a lot! The good news? Our donut-making tradition continues strong in South Florida! Come visit us at one of our locations where we've been handcrafting donuts for more than 40 years: • Margate • Deerfield Beach • Pompano Beach (our original location)....See you soon in the sunshine state!

The Revere location of Dandee Donut Factory first opened on Revere Beach Parkway in the early part of 2023; this had apparently been Dandee's second time opening a shop north of Boston, as there had once been a location in Marblehead.

The address for the now-closed location of Dandee Donut Factory in Revere was 1141 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA, 02151. The website for the company is at https://ift.tt/gtlBmq2

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S&S Deli in Cambridge Has Closed

Early last month, it was reported that one of the oldest--and best-known restaurants--in Cambridge was closing, and the dining spot has now officially served its final meal.

According to its website, S&S Deli in Inman Square is now closed, confirming what had been heard earlier that its last day in operation was June 7. The owners of the Cambridge Street restaurant, which first opened in 1919, are planning to retire, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it is possible that a new dining place could be coming to the space at some point, though it doesn't appear that anything has been confirmed as of yet. 

S&S Deli was known for such items as cheese blintzes, corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, potato pancakes, chopped liver, knockwurst, and more.

The address for the now-closed S&S Deli was 1334 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

[Earlier Article]
S&S Deli in Cambridge's Inman Square Is Closing

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