533677 Sat Jun 28 20:12:23 -0700 2008 16 12 Boston Area 0 3823050 This is our annual in-town vacation with lots of dining around town. Every year I run into a few places that are closed for vacation or annual renovations this time of year. I'm trying to work around that as I decide where to slip each place into the schedule. I figured I would start a list and let everyone else chime in on what they learn. • Hungry Mother will be closed from Sunday, July 6 - Tuesday, July 8, reopen Wednesday 5pm. • Central Kitchen usually closes for a few days to refinish the floors and spruce up but I haven't confirmed that. Sat Jun 28 20:12:25 -0700 2008 21331 BostonZest 1 3823072 Highland Kitchen will be closed from 7/4-7/6. When they reopen on 7/7, they will be open on all Monday's going forward! Sat Jun 28 20:22:28 -0700 2008 3823050 13687 Gabatta 2 3823521 Thanks Gabatta. I forgot to put Highland Kitchen on my list of new places to try. I'll have to try to get there before they close. Going to read the latest Chowpinion on them and try to find a menu. Sun Jun 29 06:19:49 -0700 2008 3823072 21331 BostonZest 3 3824280 Was just at Oishii Chestnut Hill for lunch today and noticed their "10th annual vacation" sign: July 1-8th. The sign says that the Washington Street branch will be open during that time. Sun Jun 29 13:24:21 -0700 2008 3823521 48292 powella 3 3825753 I have been unable to find a menu for HK anywhere online. The specials are always great. We had both the scallops and heirloom tomatoes (both specials) to start on Saturday, and loved both dishes. The scallops had a lot of garlic and were cooked to perfection. For mains we got the bbq mushroom sandwich (sans cheese) which was mouth watering and the cuban reuben (which I can't get away from). Others dining at the bar got the roasted chicken and salmon, both which looked good. On past visits we have also enjoyed the mussels and grilled artichoke starters. We have not had any disapointments at HK yet. Though if you are planning several meals over a few days, you can consider HK on the heavier side. Enjoy. Mon Jun 30 06:13:03 -0700 2008 3823521 13687 Gabatta 1 3824325 Galleria Umberto closed yesterday (June 28) and won't reopen until the last Monday in July. Sun Jun 29 13:48:10 -0700 2008 3823050 17548 BarmyFotheringayPhipps 1 3825663 I believe that Courthouse Seafood Restaurant is on vacation this week, but call to confirm. The market remains open. Royal Pastry usually takes a 2 week vacation later in the month. Mon Jun 30 05:32:24 -0700 2008 3823050 12962 itaunas 1 3825690 Don Ricardo's in the South End is closed on Sundays.... Mon Jun 30 05:45:33 -0700 2008 3823050 11108 galleygirl 1 3825740 Carlo's Cucina in Allston is closed through the end of the July 4th weekend. Mon Jun 30 06:08:45 -0700 2008 3823050 161614 BlueTrain84 1 3833877 Guru the caterer is closed, will re-open 7/8. Wed Jul 02 13:28:42 -0700 2008 3823050 10400 Aromatherapy 1 3834545 A couple I've come across; Green Tomatoes (Reading) closed until the 7th. Good Food Cafe (Cambridge) closed until the 9th(?). Wed Jul 02 16:51:20 -0700 2008 3823050 150305 Aphex 1 3834841 Bartley's already closed for July 4th. Reopening Tues, 8th I think... Wed Jul 02 18:43:10 -0700 2008 3823050 16129 fredid 1 3835058 Blue Room in Cambridge is closing tonight (7.2.08) and reopening on the 8th. Wed Jul 02 20:06:32 -0700 2008 3823050 21331 BostonZest 1 3835073 According to the Globe's review today, Vee Vee in JP is closed July 4-7. Centre Street Cafe is closed for the entire week, (Fri-Fri?) as well, if I remember correctly. Wed Jul 02 20:13:29 -0700 2008 3823050 177848 purple bot 2 3835549 Trattoria Toscana will be closed on the 4th and reopen on the 7th. Thu Jul 03 04:55:54 -0700 2008 3835073 13396 Velda Mae 1 3847947 Shangri La in Belmont is closed until 7/15 (I think). Definitely closed this week and the coming weekend. Tue Jul 08 06:20:48 -0700 2008 3823050 10214 beetlebug 1 3851511 Bit late, but both Roma's Bakery in Woburn and La Bella foods in West Medford are closed this week. Seen a couple of other vacation signs around, but not remembering the others. BTW, because of the heat some Pizza parlors are only offering subs right now Wed Jul 09 05:49:55 -0700 2008 3823050 12962 itaunas