Keeping track of Boston’s dining scene can feel almost as daunting as finding an outdoor table on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Chowder scours the internet for the latest news on what’s coming, what’s going, and praise of the almighty pickle.
Opening
Somebody make the agony stop. New cupcake shop Sweet is thisclose to opening its location on Mass. Ave., but still there are no lemon cupcakes to be had. Once it’s open, we expect our only exercise will be walking up the street to get our daily fix.
Speaking of tasty desserts, the Herald reports that Finale will open it fifth local restaurant sometime in November in what was the North End Martignetti’s.
Keeping track of Boston’s dining scene can feel almost as daunting as finding an outdoor table on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Chowder scours the internet for the latest news on what’s coming and the latest way to die as you lived.
Opening The Daily Grill, a chain with a meat-and-potatoes menu, has opened in the Prudential Center.
Daily Grill neighbor Haru is now accepting reservations for its outdoor seating.
Last week we told you that the Beehive’s outdoor dining would open on Saturday, but the South End hotspot has delayed the opening until May 24 due to, “unforeseen construction issues.”
Keeping track of Boston’s dining scene can feel almost as daunting as finding a Mexican restaurant without a four-hour wait on Cinco de Mayo. Chowder scours the internet for the latest news on what’s coming, what’s going, and the latest offering from Burger King.
Opening
The North End is getting another Italian restaurant. Shocking! Paesan’s will open on Salem Street in the space that was once La Brace. Chowhound posters don’t seem too optimistic for the chances of the place being any good.
Boston Restaurant Talk reports that Shiraz Cuisine, which will serve Persian food, is opening in Watertown.
The Beehive will open “the BEEch,” an 80-seat outdoor dining addition, on May 17.
From the press release:
[D]iners will be seated and handed a menu of freshly prepared casual gourmet items to choose from. Once customers have selected their items, the wait staff will return with these culinary treasures in packages and jars along with fresh bread tucked in picnic baskets to share.
After a miserably cold winter, that sounds like heaven.
Keeping track of Boston’s dining scene can feel almost as daunting as navigating an open bar without losing your dignity. Chowder scours the internet for the latest news on what’s coming, what’s going, and where you can get the equipment you need to peddle your meat.
Opening Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey’s new bar, McGreevy’s 3rd Base Saloon, opened for a one-day preview on Patriot’s Day. Chowder walked by the bar a couple of days before the Marathon and got this picture of the handsome space. McGreevy’s will be open for regular business sometime in May.
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Keeping track of Boston’s dining scene can feel almost as daunting as eating a well-done steak. Chowder scours the internet for the latest news on what’s coming, what’s going, and the return of some old-school beer deals.
We can always use more cupcakes in our lives. Sweet Boston will come to Mass. Ave. in May.
The new North Station watering hole DJ’s at the Garden had a big opening party last Friday night. Despite being within stumbling distance from the Garden, the crowd was mellow and well-behaved, even after the Celtics game let out. I didn’t sample the food, but the bar had a decent beer selection so it shouldn’t stay quiet for long.
Its a good thing the Liberty Hotel’s new restaurant, Scampo, finally opened to the public last week. While we never take a projected opening date at face value, we’ve been hearing the “any day now” bit since last October. And it’s not just Chef Lydia Shire’s upscale Italian fare we’re looking forward to.
With the opening of Scampo’s kitchen comes another blessing: the end of Boston’s most amusingly hare-brained restaurant scheme.
Keeping track of Boston’s dining scene can feel almost as daunting as going up against the Iron Chef. Chowder scours the internet for the latest news on what’s coming, what’s going, and new foods that are good for eating when you lose a bet.
Opening
The Ivy Restaurant Group is close to signing another downtown lease for a space opposite its current restaurant for a new restaurant called Stoddards Fine Food & Ale. The Boston Business Journal reports that Stoddards should open around Sept. 1, and will have a “classic American theme” and a full bar specializing in handcrafted ales.
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately logging various awards, nominations, and victories for Boston chefs and restaurants. And today we have even more good news! In last night’s broadcast of Iron Chef America on the Food Network, our own Ken Oringer beat Iron Chef Cat Corain a head-to-head battle. The secret ingredient? Coffee.
I’m not surprised that Ken won. For one, he’s a terrific talent. And when I saw him last week after dinner at Clio, he did seem pretty darn cheerful (though he was tight-lipped about the show). Congratulations, Ken!
Keeping track of Boston’s dining scene can feel almost as daunting as nabbing a table at Miracle of Science. Chowder scours the internet for the latest news on what’s coming and the loss of a great innovator.
Opening
Old-school Italian favorite Cafe Marliave will be reopened by Grotto, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. Boston.com’s Dishing blog has the details.
“The Marliave will reopen this spring and will feature two dining rooms and an oyster bar. The menus will reflect the history of the establishment, which has operated as a French, Italian, and New England restaurant, and even as a speakeasy and illegal distillery (liquor and label print equipment was seized many times during Prohibition). . . .”
Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey’s new bar, McGreevy’s 3rd Base Saloon, opened for a 
April 17, 6-8 p.m.
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately logging various