Fallow Kin Opens in Cambridge on October 15

Last spring, it was reported that a new dining spot was planning to open in a space in Cambridge where a nationally-recognized restaurant had once been, and now we have learned that it is on the verge of debuting.

According to a source along with the Instagram page for the business, Fallow Kin is slated to open in Cambridge on October 15, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it will be moving into the old Craigie on Main space between Central Square and Kendall Square. The new restaurant will be a farm-to-table spot that focuses on local ingredients and sustainability, and Conor Dennehy and Danielle Ayer (Talulla) and Marcos Sanchez (Gray's Hall, Tasting Counter, Tres Gatos) are behind the restaurant.

The address for the Fallow Kin is 853 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

[Earlier Article]
Fallow Kin Plans to Open in the Former Craigie on Main Space in Cambridge

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Restaurant News for the Week Ending October 5, 2025

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between September 29, 2025, and October 5, 2025.

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Naya to Open in the Fenway
A growing group of Middle Eastern restaurants with roots in New York City continues its expansion plans locally, with another new one on the way to Boston.
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Jumbo Seafood to Open in Brookline
It looks like a Chinese restaurant in downtown Boston will be expanding to another space.
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The Essex Restaurant and Rooftop Bar in South Boston Has Closed for the Foreseeable Future
A dining and drinking spot within a hotel has shut down operations, and its future appears to be in question.
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Noah's BBQ Opens in Braintree
A new barbecue spot has opened south of Boston.
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Moona to Open Second Location in Cambridge
An Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Inman Square is going to be joined by a second location not too far away.
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Marylou's Opens in Framingham

A local chain of coffee shops whose locations are mainly south of Boston has opened a second outlet west of the city.

According to an article in the MetroWest Daily News, Marylou's is now open in Framingham, moving into a Seasons convenience store and Shell gas station on 543 Old Connecticut Path and including a drive-through window. The new location joins another in Waltham along with a number of locations in the southern suburbs of Boston, Cape Cod, and in Rhode Island.

The address for the new location of Marylou's in Framingham is 543 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for all locations can be found at https://marylous.com/

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Naya to Open in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood

A growing group of Middle Eastern restaurants with roots in New York City continues its expansion plans locally, with another new one on the way to Boston.

According to a poster (Patrick Maguire) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Naya is planning to open in the city's Fenway neighborhood, moving into the space on Boylston Street where an outlet of Caffe Nero had been. Once it opens, the new location of the restaurant will join others in downtown Boston, the Back Bay, and at Arsenal Yards in Watertown, and expect it to offer dishes with Lebanese influences including customizable bowls, wraps, salads, desserts, and more.

The address for the upcoming location of Naya in the Fenway is 1375 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for all locations is at https://ift.tt/omJtPyu

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Jumbo Seafood to Open in Brookline

It looks like a Chinese restaurant in downtown Boston will be expanding to another space.

According to a poster (Geoff Wong) within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Jumbo Seafood is planning to open in Brookline, with an earlier Select Board page mentioning that the manager listed is Catherence Chan while the address indicates it will be moving into the former Xiang's Hunan restaurant space on Commonwealth Avenue by Boston University and the Boston line. Once it opens, the new location of Jumbo Seafood will join another on Hudson Street in Chinatown; another location of Jumbo had been in Newton Centre but it closed in 2022 around the time that Jumbo returned to its Chinatown space, taking over New Jumbo Seafood.

The address for the upcoming location of Jumbo Seafood in Brookline is 1032 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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The Essex Restaurant and Rooftop Bar in South Boston Has Closed for the Foreseeable Future

A dining and drinking spot within a South Boston hotel has shut down operations, and its future appears to be in question.

According to an article from MassLive (via an Instagram post from the business), The Essex Restaurant and Rooftop Bar at the Cambria Hotel by the intersection of W Broadway and Dorchester Avenue has closed, with the Instagram post saying the following:

Thank you for a great summer at The Essex Rooftop! Unfortunately, we have been unable to obtain an entertainment license from the City due to ongoing opposition from the neighbors. Therefore we have decided to close all operations at The Cambria Hotel for the foreseeable future. We truly appreciate those who supported us.

The Essex debuted this spring, taking over the space where Six / West had previously been, and like that spot, The Essex included a 14th-floor rooftop bar with views of the city.

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Noah's BBQ Opens in Braintree

A new barbecue spot has opened south of Boston.

According to a source, Noah's BBQ is now open in Braintree, moving into a space (with its own entrance) at the South Shore Plaza. The new restaurant, which has an ownership connection to Birdies Hot Chicken in Brockton, Westwood, and Boston, offers such options as brisket, ribs, wings, pulled pork, sausage, and macaroni and cheese.

The Instagram page for Noah's BBQ can be found at https://ift.tt/apQC27Z

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