EBO & Co. Grocery in East Boston Is Closing

A neighborhood market in East Boston that offers specialty provisions along with everyday essentials is shutting down.

According to a source, EBO & Co. Grocery on Meridian Street is closing its doors, with an Instagram post from owner Alexis Cervasio saying the following:

After so much meticulous thought, I have decided to not sign another lease here....we will be closed from Aug 23-Sept 1...and then we will re-open on Sept 2 for a power month of oysters, croissants, caviar, wine and definitely some parties....Our last day operating will fall on the last week of September. 

The note does mention that Cervasio will continue on with East Boston Oysters (which is known for its popup events in secret locations) and she also says that "We have some other good news for the Eastie neighborhood that we can't reveal yet."

EBO & Co. Grocery first opened in the latter part of 2021; the store offers such items as oysters, caviar, cheese, bread, eggs, milk, produce, wine, and more. 

The address for EBO & Co. Grocery is 110 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/YTv5M4c

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Fogo de Chao Churrascaria to Open in the Former Davio's Space in Braintree

A chain of high-end Brazilian steakhouses with two locations (and soon, three) in the Greater Boston area will be opening another, and this one will be south of the city.

According to an article from Boston's Rock 92.9, Fogo de Chao Churrascaria is planning to open in Braintree, with What Now Boston saying that it will be moving into the former Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse at South Shore Plaza. If all goes well, the new location will open in the spring of 2027 and it will join existing locations locally in Copley Square in Boston's Back Bay and at the Burlington Mall, along with another outlet opening imminently at Northshore Mall in Peabody.

The Braintree location of Davio's closed around the start of the year, with locations at Park Square in Boston, the Seaport District, Logan Airport, Foxboro, and Lynnfield remaining in operation.

Fogo de Chao, which first started out in Brazil more than 40 years ago, offers a variety of roasted meats as well as shareable plates, seafood, South American wines, cocktails, and more; its website can be found at https://fogodechao.com/

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Achilito's Taqueria to Open in the Former Little Steve's Pizzeria Space in Boston's Back Bay/Fenway Area

A local group of Mexican restaurants will be expanding to a new location in Boston, moving into a space that had been home to a pizzeria that closed earlier this year.

According to a message sent from Adam Castiglioni of @conciergeboston.bsky.social (via a Bluesky post from @copleyscott17.bsky.social), Achilito's Taqueria is planning to open in the city's Back Bay/Fenway area, taking over the former Little Steve's Pizzeria space on Boylston Street (a sign is currently up for the place out front). Once it opens, the new location of the eatery will join others in the Forest Hills section of Jamaica Plain, Cambridge's Harvard Square, and Patriot Place in Foxboro, and it will likely offer such items as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, flautas, enchiladas, tostadas, and more.

Little Steve's Pizzeria shut down sometime around the beginning of 2026 after being in business since the spring of 2025; it had opened in the space where the original Little Steve's Pizzeria had been from 1968 until closing a few years ago. (The two versions of the place had different ownership.)

The address for the upcoming location of Achilito's Taqueria is 1114 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for all locations is at https://ift.tt/vuKk35O

[Earlier Article]Little Steve's Pizzeria in Boston's Back Bay/Fenway Area Has Closed

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Colette Bakery to Open in Arlington

A trio of French bakeries is going to be joined by a fourth, with this one being in the northwest suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Colette Bakery is planning to open in Arlington, taking over the space on Massachusetts Avenue in the center of town that had been home to Symmes Mini-Mart until it closed a couple of years ago. Once it opens, the new location of the bakery will join others in Boston's South End, Melrose, and Medford, and it will likely offer pastries, baked goods, and desserts.

Colette Bakery was first established in Melrose back in 2022.

The address for the upcoming location of Colette Bakery in Arlington is 681 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476. The website for the business can be found at https://ift.tt/DB0ztxL

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Curiosity Brewing Co. to Open in Somerville's Davis Square

A brand new brewery and taproom is on its way to Somerville.

According to a source, Curiosity Brewing Co. is planning to open in the Davis Square section of the city, moving into a space on Day Street adjacent to American Flatbread. The Instagram page for the business indicates that it will include both a taproom and a coffee shop/espresso bar, and a beer garden/patio will be set up in the parking lot area just outside of the facility. The Curiosity website gives a bit more information, saying the following:

Curiosity Brewing is a taproom-first brewery-in-planning coming soon to Somerville, MA. We're building a 7–10 BBL neighborhood brewery and 80–100 seat taproom, designed as a true third space — not home, not work, but a place to gather, connect, and discover. Our brewing philosophy is rooted in innovation and experimentation. Alongside award-winning New England IPAs, we're investing in low-ABV hazies and non-alcoholic hop teas, exploring new ways for people to enjoy craft flavor without limits.

The address for the upcoming Curiosity Brewing Co. in Davis Square is 49 Day Street, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its website can be found at https://www.curiosity.beer/ while its Instagram page is at https://ift.tt/hJieTIm

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending August 16, 2026

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 10, 2026, and August 16, 2026.

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The Lobster Pound in Manomet Reopens
A beloved seafood market located in a scenic location on the South Shore is back in business, reopening three years after it shuttered.
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Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford Is Closing
A longtime breakfast and lunch spot a few miles north of Boston is going to be shutting down.
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Sweet Cheeks Q and Fool's Errand in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood Are Both Closing
A couple of dining and drinking spots from one of Boston's best-known chefs/restaurateurs will be closing.
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Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar Opens in East Boston
A dining spot with Colombian influences has finally opened after being in the works for a long time.
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Abbott's Frozen Custard in Lexington Has Officially Closed
A location of a small chain of frozen custard shops whose roots are in upstate New York has closed for good.
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The Lobster Pound in Manomet Reopens

A beloved seafood market located in a scenic location on the South Shore is back in business, reopening three years after it shuttered.

According to an article in the Plymouth Independent, The Lobster Pound in the Manomet section of Plymouth is open once again, with the shop reopening under new management on August 10. The article mentions that Tim Mahoney and Ryan Belval, who both come from Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, are the new operators and are leasing the space, as the Collins family (who ran the business until 2023) still own the building in which it resides.

The reborn Lobster Pound will offer such options as lobster rolls, crab rolls, clam chowder, lobster bisque, shucked oysters, hot dogs, ice cream, and more, and picnic tables are set up outside the place.

The address for The Lobster Pound is 252 Manomet Point Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360. Its website can be found at https://ift.tt/zlD4c2p

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