May openings and closings

[hiddenboston]

Another month bites the dust! What are some Boston-area restaurants that are either opening/closing in May, or what is some news about restaurants that has come out this month? I'll start--a new Irish pub called Grumpy Doyle's is coming to Reading, moving into the space where Emperor's Choice has been, Also, a new New Mexican (and no, that's not a typo) is coming to downtown Salem. It'll be called Howling Wolf Taqueria.

[hiddenboston]

Just talked with someone at Jake's Dixie Roadhouse in Waltham, and it's official--they close their doors for good tonight.

[marcreichman]

Kayuga II has turned into Midami Asian Cuisine in Arlington Center. The menu is the same, the prices seem ever-so-slightly higher, and the food is the same average-to-good quality.

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Kayuga
1030 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

[Beachowolfe]

Saus on Union street looked to be coming along when I peaked in the other day. It's going into the space that was previously a homeless shelter/liquor store. Read somewhere online that it will be Belgian street food.

With Belgian street food, Union Oyster house, and McDonald's on one street in Faneuil Hall I can't imagine why anyone would venture all the way out to the south end.

[galangatron]

pho hoa has opened a branch on pleasant street in malden

[Eatin in Woostah]

Wow, thanks for the tip! We are in desperate need of some decent pho north of town.

[Alcachofa]

Not sure where to ask this, sorry, but where would I find out if Pressed Sandwich's assets are being auctioned/sold off?

[skasi]

boston restaurant group, charlie perkins has them for sale. they are listed on his website.

[hiddenboston]

The new Santarpio's in Peabody has had their opening pushed back to July.

[scottdrums]

Santarpio's in peabody cool... did not hear about this where abouts?

[hiddenboston]

It is going into the old Bennigans spot on Route 1.

[Parsnipity]

Anyone know if Spun near the Powderhouse rotary is closed for good? The shades have been down every time I've gone by, but I asked the owner at East Asia last night and he didn't think they'd closed. It sure looks closed to me though, and I feel partly responsible for having ragged on their name so much...

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East Asia Restaurant
868 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

[SaraASR]

I'm pretty sure they've been closed for a while, but not 100%.

[joth68]

I think they keep their shades down when it is sunny out. I drove by there last week in the evening and the shades were up there were people inside.

[Parsnipity]

http://spunyogurt.com/1652.html

According to their website, they are indeed open. It looked so closed on Wed night that I didn't think to actually try the door. They might want to consider this-- they lost our business.

[Fly]

The storefront in the same building as Carey's Catch on the Lexington/Arlington line promises "Jackson's Kitchen" and comfort food, "Opening soon". It looks like a prepared meals type of place.

[catsmeow]

Serinos has closed it's retail operation in Hyde Park but is keeping it's wholesale operation open.

[lc02139]

Just drove by Mass. Ave by Lake street in East Arlington there is a sign in the window on the corner saying Camelias was comming soon anyone have any details??

[marcreichman]

I believe it's Comellas? This was Monroe Salt Works. I referred to it in the April thread.

[hiddenboston]

Definitely Comella's. This will be their 6th location in the Boston area.

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Comella's
1302 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465

[MC Slim JB]

Saw on Universal Hub today that Ka Carlos in Uphams Corner is no more, alas, a consequence of gun violence there last summer that killed their chef. http://www.universalhub.com/2010/double-murder-uphams-corner-restaurant-claims-anot . I really liked their Cape Verdean food, though it had been a while since I'd been back.

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

[itaunas]

Ka Carlos had some kind of closing bash on the last weekend and then their equipment was auctioned off the next week (maybe even the next day). I think the space was still left configured for a restaurant (with ducting, bathrooms, access etc), but there would be resistance to another bar there and aside from the basics everything there was being sold. I think this all happened about 6 weeks ago, I think its just popping up because of the licensing hearing.

[hiddenboston]

Anyone hear anything about Guru the Caterer in Somerville opening a second location?

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Guru the Caterer
1297 Broadway, Somerville, MA

[bobot]

Pushp has been trying to open in Boston for months, but has had problems getting all the permits straightened out. I think it's a location near Downtown Crossing, but it's been a while since I talked to him about it.

[purple bot]

Saw the sign at Acapulco in JP being taken down today... is it closing? Anyone know?

[hiddenboston]

Zocalo is reopening in the Back Bay of Boston after closing its Brighton location earlier this month. The owner posted on my Facebook page that they are taking over the old Stix location, which is confusing, as Stix is still open in the Back Bay. I'm waiting to hear back from him to clarify this....

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Zocalo
203 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474

[damneddemand]

Maybe he means 33? They did close.

[hiddenboston]

Y'know, I was just thinking that myself. Perhaps that's what he meant. Either way, hopefully he'll get back to me to clarify this.

[almansa]

No, he means STIX. He told me as we both stood outside the restaurant and discussed it. I don't get it either, but I'm looking forward to it. It should be open within 2 weeks.

[Jenny Ondioline]

Universal Hub reports that the Sports Depot (corner of Harvard and Cambridge in Allston) is closing down for the second time in less than a decade. It's turning into a Pizzeria Regina.

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Sports Depot
353 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134

[Joanie]

Hmm, I always assumed they did pretty well but I haven't been there in years. Too many other places with a ton of sports on TV now?

[jody]

I hadn't been for years, but went there to watch NCAA tournament on a Sunday afternoon in March and it was totally empty.

[L2k]

last time I was there was Day 1 of the NCAA tournament in 2009 (Thursday) and the place was rocking. Late afternoon, even.

[MtVernon]

The whole space is going to be a Pizzeria Regina? Seems like a huge space for a pizza joint.

[Jenny Ondioline]

Function rooms, maybe?

[Eatin in Woostah]

Or another Polcari's.

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Polcari's Restaurant
309 Montvale Ave, Woburn, MA 01801

[jgg13]

Canteen, in the old friendly eating place spot between central & harvard has their soft opening tomorrow

[cindywho]

Heard on LJ that Istanbul'lu is open in Teele Square, Somerville as a reincarnation of Cafe Istanbul - Can't wait to get over there...

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Teele Square Cafe
Somerville, MA, Somerville, MA

[hiddenboston]

Yup, they told me earlier this week that they opened on Monday, but they were just open for breakfast and lunch at the time. Not sure when Istanbul'lu will start opening for dinner.

[marcreichman]

They have a big sign out front that says "Breakfast all day". They seem to be open when I'm coming home from work (around 6pm) so maybe they just stay open all day serving the same menu.

[Joanie]

I happened to walk by there today, saw the interesting sounding breakfast items on the menu. All around $7-9 Can't remember the names but definitely not run of the mill.

[marcreichman]

Agreed on the menu perusal. Prices did seem a touch high but hopefully the quality will match.

[joth68]

Not a restaurant closing exactly, but Peter Ungar of the Dining Alternative is moving to France to work a kitchen in Paris. The last Chefs Table will be in June. I consider a big loss to the Boston scene considering the one chefs table I attended was one of the best meals I have ever had.

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The Dining Alternative
18 Fellsway W, Somerville, MA 02145

[globalgourmand]

I agree-- its a huge loss. Perhaps he'll be back in the future though. I remain hopeful. Until then, I look forward to my last Chef's Table with him this weekend.

[joth68]

Lucky you! By the time I saw that email come out there was only 1 spot left. I considered going by myself but my s.o. would have killed me.

[hiddenboston]

I just noticed on Craigslist that a higher-end tapas-style Mexican place is opening in South Boston, and it will be featuring more than 100 different tequilas. No name and no address, though. Anyone hear anything about this?

[MC Slim JB]

I'm guessing that's Papa Gallo, from Legendary Restaurant Group (Max & Dylan's, Scollay Square, Tavern on the Water), 283 Summer Street in Fort Point. That's the old Persephone / Achilles Project space.

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

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Scollay Square
21 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108

[hiddenboston]

I believe you're correct! I just saw this on Universal Hub:

http://www.universalhub.com/2010/seap...

[phonelady]

Jake's Dixie Roadhouse, Waltham will close 5/31

[Joanie]

I find this surprising, any more word on that?

[owen_meany]

Apparently it's due to family/health issues according to this:

http://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/

[phonelady]

Was also on wickedlocal.com/waltham

[damneddemand]

Noticed today that the signage is up for deuxave in the spot formerly occupied by Panificio on the corner of Mass and Comm Ave in the Back Bay. Anyone have any updates/info? A quick googling reveals it's being opened by the owner(s) of dbar, and by the looks of this craigslist post they are going after the fancy-schmancy set:

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fbh/...

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Panificio
144 Charles St, Boston, MA

[litchick]

I wish them luck, but that spot seems cursed....

[9lives]

Few pizza and burger updates...

Bostone Pizza/Financial District looks completed and should open soon.

Sal's Pizza..150 Tremont..still few weeks; though they are cooking pizza for the construction crew.

U Burger..few doors away..not progressing quickly

B Good..new store on Washington, near Borders

[Alcachofa]

Whereabouts will the Bostone Pizza be?

[nsenada]

Liberty Square, near the Boston Kabob House - I've been casing the joint for a while.

[9lives]

My plan the other day was a slice at Bostone (walked by Sat and they looked open but closed for the day)and a walk to Galleria Umberto for more pizza, but Bostone was closed. I went early and on my way back I saw a long line; maybe 15 people outside of Boston Kebab at a few mins before noon. Is that the usual?

[nsenada]

Yes - that place always has a ridiculous line for the "make your own salad" area. I usually either get a kebab sandwich, or put together a sampler from the mezze bar (love the zucchini and artichoke fritters, eggplant dip with mayo, and anything else fried) which also has the same salad items that people inexplicably line up for.

[Alcachofa]

I've never made it into Boston Kebab, because once I'm in that area, I just figure I might as well go to Sultan's Kitchen. Did not know they had a mezze bar though.

9: a pizza to pizza lunch. Sounds good.

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Sultan's Kitchen
116 State St, Boston, MA 02109

[Kinopio]

Boston Kebab is great. The Mezze usually doesn't have a line, but I go before noon just to be safe. I love getting a ton of veggies and eating them with their delicious baba ghanouj.

[hiddenboston]

Someone just told me that the name of the upcoming brasserie and comedy spot in Davis Square is going to be Foundry. Can anyone confirm this? Sounds like there might be a "coming soon" sign in front of the place now.

[msackton]

I just walked by there an hour ago, and there is a sign on the door saying "The Foundry". And I think it said Fall 2010, but now I can't remember.

[winecafe95]

Any news on Yak and Yeti for an opening date in Ball Square?

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Ball Square Cafe
708 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

[buelow]

Yak & Yeti opens today, May 24.

[Parsnipity]

Walked by last night and it was pretty full. We thought about eating, but honestly it was 85 degrees in there and part of why we were going out was to get somewhere cool. They need to get better AC. We took a menu which looks pretty heavy on the standard Indian dishes, and the prices were mostly in the $11 range for veggie options and $12-13 for meat dishes. A Nepali set meal with appetizer, entree, lentils, rice, chutney and tea was $18 or 19. We'll go when it's cooler out. Anyone been?

[msackton]

Went tonight. My DC and I split veggie mo-mos, a pumpkin nepali dish, and chana paneer. Foodwise I'd say it is comparable to Namaskar (which is our favorite Indian place in the area) or Martsa on Elm.

Atmosphere is fairly cheery and certainly not a hole-in-the-wall kind of feel. A bit noisy. I'd certainly recommend it if your in the neighborhood.

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Namaskar Fine Indian Cuisine
236 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

Martsa On Elms
233A Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

[hiddenboston]

Great, thanks!

[Taralli]

613 Mount Auburn, Watertown: Folks from Sevan Bakery are developing something at this vacant storefront between the hairdressing salon & Tv place.

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Sevan Bakery
599 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

[Taralli]

Looked at the permit in the window this morning, & it said take-out restaurant. Can't wait for more Armenian treats.

[bear]

Good news. That should be something to look forward to.

[Duster17]

Sign at the closed Luigi's in Wayland: Primebar Grill opening soon

[hiddenboston]

Yeah, I've already seen several job postings for Primebar Grill online. At least one of the postings mentioned that it is "privately owned and operated," so perhaps it isn't connected with the group behind Grassfields, Jimmy's, and Luigi's after all.

[MC Slim JB]

Not sure why I posted this earlier today in the "March openings" thread, but to repost:

Not certain it's new or just new-to-me, but I noticed what looks like a new churrascaria where I remember the old Cafe Belo being once upon a time on Somerville Ave not far from Market Basket: Mix Flavor Grill, or something like that. Anyone know this place?

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

[itaunas]

MC that was most recently a Cafe Belo, but not the "old Cafe Belo." Its in a restaurant space which was attached to the original location of Bar Brasil (now called Samba Bar). So you could call it the "old Bar Brasil." It got relaunched once as a bar only, then as a restaurant (Mar e Terra or maybe that was later) that tried combining both spaces. Then I think the bar space became retail (Brazilian gospel books, cds, clothing), I think something opened in the restaurant and then briefly as the Belo. None of the bar/restaurants have succeeded since BB. The Mix Flavor Grill is similar to another suburban restaurant name, but I think its different ownership. They were advertising in Brazilian media for staff about a month ago, so they are probably pretty close to opening. Permitting has seemed to take forever for that location in the past. The advertising probably used stock photos, so I can't say much about it.

Cafe Belo a long time ago had a take-out only outlet on the corner of School Street. It had a bad kitchen fire though, and since then has reopened under a number of different ownerships. One of them was an excellent option for delivery food, until the quality dropped off. I think there is a Brazilian restaurant still operating there, but its been closed whenever I have been past. BTW the Belos in Framingham, Somerville, and Everett are all back open after their various scrapes with local government. I think they have said they will rebuild Allston, but I wouldn't hold my breath. In any case they should be in good shape going into the World Cup. If you want something different in Somerville, the Portuguese club on Marshall was serving Brazilian food again as of a month ago (I think both Brazilian and Portuguese plates of the day type offerings) but that can change moment-to-moment.

In other Somerville news what was Mr B's on Cross Street reopened a while back with a similar name "B's Restaurant and Grill" or something.

[Berheenia]

Olecito on Cypress St Brookline has sign in the window saying "OPEN MONDAY"

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Olecito
12 Springfield St, Cambridge, MA 02139

[Mr Bigglesworth]

Wow! I thought they were going to give Stoddard's a run for the money for most overdue opening!

[Mr Bigglesworth]

Olecito in Brookline has finally opened! I had the tasty carnitas and baja tacos. Life is good.

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Olecito
12 Springfield St, Cambridge, MA 02139

[hiddenboston]

Tasty Burger (love that name!) is planning on opening at the corner of Boylston Street and Yawkey Way just south of Fenway Park.

[marcreichman]

I was walking by Istanbu'lu yesterday on the way home. I asked a guy who was working outside (looked owner-ish) when they were planning on opening and he said Saturday. I am looking forward to checking it out.

[nsenada]

I wonder when the new Uburger near the common is going to open. Looks like a B. Good is opening on Washington Street near Pi Alley.

[Gordough]

I too wonder about the Park Street Uburger. It's still listed on their site as "coming soon" but I have not heard a thing about it since it was announced.

and who the heck is eating at all these B. Goods? Whenever I drive by the one in Brookline on Harvard St. (across from Ana's) it is always dead. Yet they keep opening locations by the month it seems.

[nsenada]

I'm waiting for the B. Good to arrive so I can pronounce it, like the others "meh" on arrival. I did see some work being done inside the uburger space, but it looked to be pretty bare

[hiddenboston]

For what it's worth, someone on the UBurger Facebook page posted that it looks like late July or early August for their opening. Haven't been able to confirm this yet....

[jgg13]

Im going to be so fat when that park st uburger goes in

[hiddenboston]

Typhoon Restaurant in the Back Bay is going to be opening a new spot in The Launch at Hingham Shipyard. It'll be called Typhoon Asian Bistro and Lounge. Looks like a late-summer opening.

[mangorita]

Reggio Italian Ristorante and Catering are hoping to open their new location on rte 53 in Norwell (42 Washington St-- next to Taco Bell in the old Pizza Hut/53 South space) at the end of May according to their website: http://reggioitalian.com/

They were formerly located on Rte 18 in Weymouth.

[ChickenBrocandZiti]

There is a new sandwich shop opened in Jackson Sq. in JP called Tostada. Looks like it could be an interesting cheap eats option though I've never been in and don't know anything about the menu. Sounds like a good target for a MC Sim JB Phoenix piece. Anyone know anything?

[Joanie]

There was discussion about this and the Tostada on Washington St. in Roslindale, which I still haven't been to.

[MC Slim JB]

If I'm not mistaken, it's actually Tostado, which refers to the Dominican sandwich they feature.

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

[galangatron]

lu's sandwich shop has moved inside pho hoa restaurant on beach street in chinatown

[hiddenboston]

Lu's used to be across the way from Pho Hoa, no? Never been there....

[galangatron]

yes

[tatsu]

I always wondered if Lu's was the outgrowth of the stall inside the supermarket from around the 2001-2. Those were my favorite Banh Mi. They were a dollar, any kind of filling. I'd get 2 and be kinda full, with breadcrumbs absolutely everywhere. Happy days.

[nsenada]

Yes, those were my favorite, too, when it was in the Thai Binh market (now C-Mart). I had heard it was the same people, but I just didn't like it as much at the new location. I pretty much only go to 163 for Banh Mi in Chinatown these days

[litchick]

THANK YOU for this tip. I was totally bummed the other day when I was hankering for Lu's without fulfillment. Instead, I ended up with a terrible and boring bahn mi from 163 Vietnamese Sandwich, made by a woman who seemed filled with annoyance at me bothering her. Lame.

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163 Vietnamese Sandwich
66 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA

[StriperGuy]

Have you tried Mei Sum. Best Bahn Mi in beantown if if you ask me.

[tatsu]

Looks like the second Genki-Ya is scheduled to open at Fresh Pond around May 20th. Never tried the Brookline location but it gets generally favorable reviews. I've heard it's Chinese-run. (Name is a bit Sino-Japlish, like Oishii.) It's squeezed in between the liquor store and a bank in the new building where The Ground Round used to stand. (By Trader Joes and CVS.)

[blink617]

Genki-Ya has some pretty good sushi. Not a great choice for traditionalists, but if you like brown rice and/or an astonishing variety of rolls (including many fruit/veg options), it's worth a visit.

[VintageMolly]

Genki-Ya is now open. Went on a quick CVS run, and noticed it was open, not sure if tonight was opening night or not.

[hiddenboston]

Yup, Genki Ya in Cambridge now has a "Grand Opening" sign on the back (front?) door.

[kobuta]

Where is this again?

[MC Slim JB]

Fresh Pond, back behind where the Ground Round used to be, a newish strip mall.

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

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Ground Round
1500 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103

[jajjguy]

I gave the new Genki-ya an abbreviated test run today at lunch and was quite pleased. I'll give a proper report soon.

[Luther]

Any word on Floating Rock Cambridge or Sichuan Gourmet Brookline?

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Floating Rock
485 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

Sichuan Gourmet
502 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA 01821

[Berheenia]

Many words about Sichuan Gourmet in Brookline
It opened May 2.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/688646

[Luther]

Thanks, I totally missed that. Looks like a full review of the standards is in order.

[hiddenboston]

I believe Floating Rock is looking to open in Cambridge in June.

[galangatron]

floating rock is planning to open in late june/early july

[hiddenboston]

According to their website, Think Tank is planning on opening in Cambridge (Kendall Square) sometime this month.

[jgg13]

do you know of any place that has info on think tank? the site is ubergeneric right now, in a way that makes me think that I'll never want to go there - but i know sometime these spots put the lame placeholders in.

edit: errr - nm, your website works for me ;)

[hiddenboston]

Grub Street has a bit of info on the place, though no one really seems to have a ton of information on the place (myself included).

http://boston.grubstreet.com/2010/03/...

[Taralli]

I think Improper has a blurb.

[Joanie]

I saw that Globe on Boylston St. was open again, not sure if this was in another thread. Didn't look at a menu but everything else looked the same.

[MC Slim JB]

This belongs in a "opening some time this summer" thread, but it's pretty exciting news for North Shore folks: a second outlet of Cafe Polonia opening in Salem, MA, next to the Upper Crust at 118 Washington Street, and much bigger than the Andrews Square original, something like 100 seats.

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

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Cafe Polonia
611 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127

[Joanie]

I saw a Yelp email about Pavement Cafe on Boylston around Berklee, opened mid April. Have I missed the talk about it? First I've heard of it.

[hiddenboston]

Yup, Pavement recently opened in the old drum shop that was in that block. They are connected with Bagel Rising and Espresso Royale. Haven't been yet, but I really like Espresso Royale, so I'm thinking (hoping) this might be a good place to check out.

[bostonbroad]

There was a short review / article about it in today's Boston Globe G:
http://www.boston.com/ae/food/restaur...

[edgewater]

The name of the falafel wrap place on Route 9 West in Natick across from Scrub a Dub is Victor's Falafel Wraps. Someone asked the name quite some time ago. I think if opened in April. I have not been there but finally remembered to look for the name yesterday.

[Gordough]

That was me. I also started a separate thread on Victor's a few weeks ago and no one responded. I still haven't had a chance to try it yet.

[jphound]

Went to Tostado today in JP (Jackson Square). Apparently it opened 3 days ago. Seems like a great addition to the area--a little bit nicer than the other takeouts around without loosing the neighborhood character. I had a Dominican cheese tostado, which was good, though not earth shatteringly so and fairly priced ($4.99 for a huge sandwich). My husband had a limonada con fresa which was also very nice. Service was friendly, slow and mostly Spanish-speaking.

[Eatin in Woostah]

Looks like Krazy Karry's in Arlington is closed. Don't know if this happened in May or April - maybe I'm just slow to notice.

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Krazy Karry's
319 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474

[galangatron]

a new cambodian restaurant called thmor da (loosely translated as "the stones") has opened in the old floating rock location on shirley ave in revere

[hiddenboston]

Can't find anything about thmor da online. If anyone goes, could you grab a menu and let us know what's on it? I'll try to get there over the coming days if I have a chance....

[galangatron]

the menu is similar to floating rock (with a few additions and omissions)

[jjbourgeois]

Drity Dogs, Burgers and More is now open on Hancock St. in Quincy.

[kimfair1]

A work buddy and I walked down to Popeye's the other day (I was having a hankering for their great red beans and rice), and it was closed with a sign saying they would reopen after employee training finished on 4/19/10. This was on 4/30/10. Does anyone know if they are closed permanently?

[catsmeow]

I've been wondering too. I just looked on the Popeyes web site and it's not listed. I guess they're gone for good.

[kimfair1]

That's too bad as it seems to have been an issue with the building, since it was packed every single time I was in there.

[jgg13]

are we talking about the one in kenmore?

[catsmeow]

Yes. Kenmore is closed. There's still one in Roslindale on American Legion Hwy that opened about a year ago.

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American Legion
321 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155

[kimfair1]

Unfortunately I can't walk to that one from work for lunch for my red beans and rice fix. :~(

[yumyum]

This is sad news indeed. I love Popeye's and even though I'd go only once or twice a year (when my arteries were feeling especially squeaky clean) I will miss their red beans and rice. And Cajun Sparkle. Dang.

[snippet]

Hasn't been a Popeye's out my way in ages. Missed the beans and rice but found a recipe for it on one of the recipe clone sites which I've made several times. Very simple and tastes just like Popeye's.

[ZantiMissKnit]

I am so glad to hear there is a Popeye's near my house, although my pants may not be so glad after a few biscuits. Thank you for the tip!

[nsenada]

Here's the sad postscript: http://www.boston.com/news/local/mass...

[Kirs]

A Scottish restaurant/bar is supposed to be opening up where Zon's used to be (Heard rumors that it might be called Wee Angel). When I talked to the owner he said he was aiming for mid-May. I'm psyched for another restaurant to open up in that area. I miss Zon's so!

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Zon's
2 Perkins St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

[autopi]

yes, too bad about zon's. i particularly liked their burgers. any idea if the chef/owner(s) have new ventures planned?

[hiddenboston]

It's actually going to be called The Haven rather than Wee Angel. The owner recently decided to change the name.

http://twitter.com/thehavenjp

[Kirs]

Ah, bummer- I kinda liked Wee Angel!

[trufflehound]

Mmmmm. Haggis

[Fly]

I heard they're going to be wine/beer only. Is that true? Seems like a huge miss for a, well, Scotch restaurant.

[ChickenBrocandZiti]

Does anyone know anything about a new place in the S.E. supposedly to be maned by former East Coast Grill crew members? I'm intrigued by the rumor but can't imagine where it is unless it's The Gallows or the new Flash's offshoot on Harrison.

[MC Slim JB]

I've heard no ECG-Gallows connection: only names I know there were the opening management team at The Biltmore. Is Harry's the place on Harrison?

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

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The Biltmore
1205 Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464

[ChickenBrocandZiti]

I believe Harry's is the name. Rattling my brain trying to figure out where this could be. A friend was at a party recently and spoke with said chef, but she cannot remember the name of the place. The only places I know of that are under construction, and opening soon are The Gallows and Harry's. I can't think of anything else, there are the newly refurbished spots on Tremont and some on Columbus that are empty and there is some sort of building going on across the street from Coppa, but none of those seem ECG related. Probably a bad rumor, but I would love to see some derivation of what happens @ ECG in the SE.

[iloveporkbelly]

The Chef/Owner of the Gallows, Seth Morrison, did indeed work at East Coast Grill back in the day.

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East Coast Grill and Raw Bar
1271 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

[MC Slim JB]

The Gallows reports on their Facebook page that they "are close to opening". I don't know if this means days or weeks, but work on the space (former Sage) does appear to be progressing rapidly.

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

[hiddenboston]

Seth M. mentioned on his FB page that The Gallows will open in June.

[UnionPark]

I just walked by and The Gallows is having a private event tonight (must be a test run). The construction cardboard is off the windows and the restaurant looks ready to go. I did not see a menu on the door, but honestly it is so humid outside that I was racing home to the air conditioning and barely looked.

[9lives]

Sal's Pizza is pretty close to opening at 150 Tremont; ground floor of a Suffolk dorm and on the Common.

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Tremont Cafe
418 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116