As we reported last month, J.P. Licks has closed down its Newbury Street location after about 20 years in business. But now it appears that the ice cream cafe may be opening once again in the Back Bay, though it might be replacing a landmark record sto... »
A number of new stories and articles focusing on the Boston-area restaurant scene came out over the past week, including a Brookline bakery being recognized by a food magazine, a popular Back Bay restaurant possibly having to leave its space, and a boo... »
A main thoroughfare through Boston that is nearly five miles long may soon have only one bar left along its entire stretch, as a Roxbury drinking establishment on the avenue looks like it will be closing.Universal Hub is reporting that the Breezeway Ba... »
A French-Indian fusion restaurant in the heart of downtown Boston is going to be closing its doors.The IndUS Business Journal is reporting that Mantra on Temple Place in Downtown Crossing will be shutting down, though no specific closing date has been ... »
A popular restaurant in the heart of the Back Bay that features traditional American fare may be losing its home.The Boston Business Journal is reporting that the Newbury Street building in which Charley's resides is going up for sale, and with Charley... »
Last year we wrote about four Boston-area restaurants that added outdoor dining areas, and this year we have just learned about four more spots that now have options for al fresco dining.An email sent to us from CBH Communications indicates that Common... »
A number of new stories and articles focusing on the Boston-area restaurant scene came out over the past week, including a mobile food festival coming to downtown Boston, a well-known Back Bay spot closing, and an old-school pizzeria being recognized b... »
A vegetarian cafe and beer bar in Boston's Back Bay that had nearly been forced to close earlier this year is shutting its doors for real this time.A post on Adam's Hospitality & Tourism Industry Blog indicates that The Otherside Cafe at the corner of ... »
One day after reporting that Ben & Jerry's would be having a "Free Cone Day" in early April, it has now been learned that this won't be the only free food day in the Boston area next month.A Facebook events page from Cheeseboy indicates that the growin... »
A Vermont-based ice cream company is going to be giving out free cones at its stores early next week.An email from Cone Communications indicates that on Tuesday, April 3, the Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops will be having their annual Free Cone Day between 1... »
Earlier this week we reported that a small local chain of restaurants that features "real" fast food (and focuses mainly on burgers) was planning to open at least one new spot before the end of the year, and now we know the location of the place.Accord... »
A national competition that centers around pig-based dishes and wine is returning to Boston once again, with five local chefs competing.According to the event's website, Cochon 555 will be held on Sunday, March 25 starting at 5:00 PM (4:00 PM for VIP) ... »
Several more stories and articles centering around the Boston-area restaurant scene came out over the past week, including a city just north of Boston considering food trucks, a burger restaurant coming to Harvard Square, and a fire heavily damaging a ... »
Last month we reported that a popular Irish pub near Faneuil Hall in Boston was facing an uncertain future due to escalating rents. Now, it has been confirmed that the bar will indeed be shutting down.The website for Channel 7 News (WHDH-TV) reports th... »
A Malaysian restaurant in Boston's Back Bay is getting ready to close its doors, only a few months after getting a reprieve when the opening of a furniture store in the space fell through.A call placed to Island Hopper on Massachusetts Avenue has indic... »
