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J.P. Licks May Be Moving into Looney Tunes Space in Boston's Back Bay

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... »

Highlights for the Week Ending April 20, 2012

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... »

Charley's Might Have to Say Goodbye to Its Newbury Street Location

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... »

The Otherside Cafe in the Back Bay of Boston Is Closing (for Real This Time)

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 ... »

Free Cone Day Coming to Ben and Jerry's April 3, 2012

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... »

Highlights for the Week Ending March 16, 2012

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 ... »

Island Hopper in Boston's Back Bay Is Closing

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... »

Bostone Pizza in Boston's Financial District Has Closed

A pizzeria with two locations in Boston is back down to one, as its Financial District branch has shuttered.A call placed to the Newbury Street location of Bostone Pizza indicates that their Water Street restaurant is no longer in business, confirming ... »

J.P. Licks on Newbury Street Has Closed

A local group of ice cream cafes has lost one of its most popular locations.A post and accompanying photo from Boston Tweet indicates that J.P. Licks on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay has closed its doors, as their lease has expired and the landlo... »

Clover Food Lab to Open New Location on Newbury Street

The people behind several vegetarian food trucks and a couple of brick-and-mortar restaurants in the Boston area are going to be opening a new location, with this one being on one of the city's most well-known streets.The Boston Business Journal report... »

Espresso Royale Caffe on Gainsborough Street to Become Pavement Coffeehouse

A cafe near Northeastern University that is part of a small group of local spots is getting ready to become the second location of a coffee house that is affiliated with the same folks.According to their Facebook page, Espresso Royale Caffe on Gainsbor... »

J.P. Licks to Start Selling Hemp-Based Ice Cream

A local group of ice cream cafes is getting ready to introduce a new line of flavors that will include an ingredient that may raise some eyebrows.According to the Somerville blog of Wicked Local, J.P. Licks is going to be rolling out a line of hemp-bas... »

Taste of the Nation Coming to Boston April 19, 2012

A tasting event that raises money for the fight against hunger among children returns to Boston this spring.Share our Strength will be bringing Taste of the Nation Boston to The Hynes Convention Center on Boylston Street in Boston's Back Bay on Thursda... »

Wichit Is Moving from Lawrence to Boston's Back Bay

A breakfast and lunch spot in Lawrence that features an array of sandwiches is getting ready to move to the Back Bay of Boston.According to their Facebook page, Wichit on Union Street in the Everett Mills building has closed and is moving to Boston, an... »

Boston Episode of "Bizarre Foods" to Be Shown on February 13, 2012

Last summer, we reported that the host of a popular Travel Channel food show was filming in the Boston area, and now, a date has been posted for the episode.A note from one of our readers (which has been confirmed by the Travel Channel blog) indicates ... »

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