Restaurant Openings
Moon Bar, a Casual Offshoot to Elegant Restaurant Mooncusser, Opens in Back Bay
Mooncusser, a fine-dining destination in Back Bay, was our 2023 Best of Boston pick for “Best Tasting Menu Worth the Splurge” for a lot of […]
It’s Eastern Standard Time: The Iconic Restaurant Has Been Reborn
After a nearly 15-year run and a devastating COVID-era closure, Eastern Standard is back. It’s in a new space, albeit a short walk from its […]
Garrett Harker Conquers Kenmore (Again)
Like many leaders and visionaries, Garrett Harker has the ability to slow time down where others feel rushed and impulsive. The first time we meet, […]
El Tacuba, an Ode to Home-Cooking in Veracruz, Arrives in Medford Square
Five years in the making, El Tacuba is opening in Medford Square by the end of September 2023. The full-service sibling to local taco-and-torta chain […]
Welcome to the Real World, Central Perk: ‘Friends’ Coffeehouse Opens in Boston This Fall
How you doin’? Do you ever feel like everyone is getting married or pregnant or promoted and you’re getting coffee? Well, soon you can get […]
Amar, from Acclaimed Chef George Mendes, Debuts 17 Stories above the Back Bay
George Mendes, a renowned chef at the forefront of the modern Portuguese cuisine movement in the United States, just opened his latest restaurant, Amar, in […]
Restaurateur Garrett Harker Debuts the First of Four New Venues
The Harkertown revival begins today: Restaurateur Garrett Harker—of the late, great Eastern Standard and more—opens All That Fish + Oyster, the first of his four […]
311 Omakase Brings a High-End Japanese Feast to a South End Brownstone
Featuring an 18-course Japanese seafood journey that takes diners from horsehair crab to horse mackerel, 311 Omakase is now open in Boston, tucked in the […]
New Charlestown Entertainment Venue Urban Wild Has a Little Bit of Everything, Plus Giant Cocktails
A large-format cocktail served in a cooler and topped with colorful bendy straws and a rainbow lollipop might just be the least surprising thing about […]
The Ultimate Guide to Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023
Summer is underway, and as we alternate between recurring thunderstorms and sweaty 90-degree days, exciting restaurants are opening in and around Boston. Below, find a […]
Zhi Wei Cafe Debuts Downtown with Lanzhou Noodles from Northwest China
In the pandemic’s early days, Jin Tan, founder of the new Boston restaurant Zhi Wei Cafe, spent two years traveling China, tasting all different kinds […]
Sip of Joy Brings Friendly Café Culture Back to the South End
At Sip of Joy, the South End’s friendliest new café, owners Matt and Burju Sari serve slow-brewed, small-batch Turkish coffee in mugs decorated with scenes […]
Oklahoma Burgers, Frozen Drinks, and Creative Comfort Food Arrive in Allston
Chef Sarah Wade knows comfort food. From serving up hearty dishes as opening executive chef at Lulu’s Allston to winning on Chopped to opening her […]
Greetings from Mushroom City: Bar Vlaha Highlights a Less Familiar Regional Greek Cuisine
The hearty chew of the roasted-then-fried oyster mushroom hits you a split second after the crisp of its light cornstarch coating. Then a drizzle of […]
Gufo Brings Modern Italian (and Bocce!) to East Cambridge
The owl has long been associated with wisdom because of its quiet, precise observation and evolutionary survival skills. Likewise, the experienced Boston restaurateurs that make […]