All the News That’s Fit to Eat

Keeping track of Boston’s dining scene can feel almost as daunting as finding a package of hot dog buns on Memorial Day weekend. Chowder scours the internet for the latest news on what’s coming, what’s going, and where you can get the latest alternative to chicken fingers.

Opening
Comfort in Watertown Square claims its mac and cheese is better than our mom’s, according to Zagat Buzz. Mom considers the gauntlet thrown.

We’re still not over the loss of Garden of Eden. News that Stephanie’s on Newbury may take over the space doesn’t do much to comfort us.

City-dwellers don’t have to drive to the North Shore to get their Richardson’s fix. The Somerville Theater is now selling the locally-made ice cream.

Closing
There’s one less place to get fried green tomatoes now. Magnolia’s in Inman Square is closing after 23 years, according to Cantabrigia.

We bet it tastes just like chicken
Dick’s Last Resort is serving alligator this summer.