Dickey’s, the world’s largest barbecue chain, has a history of deception and broken promises, according to dozens of its franchise owners.
A bar with roots in the Pacific Northwest that focuses on women’s sports is on its way to the local area.According to a Bluesky post from @hooverdam.bsky.social, The Sports Bra in Portland, OR, is expanding to Boston, while also planning to open locations in Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and St. Louis as well. Based on the original in Portland along with information from a press release, expect the new location in Boston (which will be a franchised restaurant that is locally owned and operated) to support–and show–women’s sports, and it will offer scratch-made food including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options,
Restaurants A $1.8 million citation was issued against the modern Japanese restaurant. The AG’s Office said Zuma violated state wage laws. Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe Zuma, a high-end Japanese restaurant in Back Bay, was cited $1.8 million after the state Attorney General’s Office accused the business of violating state tipping laws. Restaurant management allegedly allowed some employees with managerial duties to take from the tip pool. Tip pooling, which is when a restaurant combines tips earned by tipped employees and divides the money among certain employees, is legal in Massachusetts
A brand new Brazilian and Cape Verdean restaurant has debuted south of Boston, and it resides just across the street from another spot run by the same people.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (via an Enterprise article), Leal’s Grill is now open in Brockton, taking over a space just across Packard Way from Leal’s Kitchen. The new dining spot is a buffet-style restaurant and focuses on dining in, while Leal’s Kitchen is more of a takeout place–and the food offered at the two spots is similar, with the focus at least in part on beef,
About a year ago, it was reported that a Mission Hill restaurant could be joined by a second location in another part of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Milkweed is now open in Dorchester, moving into the former Boston Market space on Morrissey Boulevard a bit north of Neponset Circle in Dorchester. The post mentions that the new location is a little larger than the original restaurant on Tremont Street, and it is open for breakfast and lunch for now, with dinner
A local group of Mexican restaurants has shut down one of its newer locations in what is being seen as more of a move than an outright closure.According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social, Chilacates is on Cambridge Street in East Cambridge is no longer in business, with a sign out front saying the following:Chilacates has officially relocated! Our former location at 561 Cambridge St. is now closed. We’re excited to welcome you to our new home inside the Cambridgeside Mall at: 100 Cambridgeside Place, Cambridge, MA 02141. The Cambridge Street location of Chilacates first opened in March of 2024, with
Restaurants This month, we’re eyeing a chic French bar in Coolidge Corner, a Southeast Asian patio spot, and other new restaurants perfect for summer dining. Island Creek. Courtesy A new al fresco raw bar, a shareable Southeast Asian hotspot with two patios and a French-focused watering hole sing to the summer season. As warmer weather settles in this month, we can’t wait to take our reservations outside and our taste buds on an international trip without leaving the city at these five new restaurants.
Gillette Stadium. | Bill Frakes/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images Whether you’re heading to a Pats game, a major concert, or even a monster truck jam, you’re probably going to need to eat something to keep your energy high to cheer on your team (or sing along for three hours). If you’re not about paying stadium food prices for a beer and hot dog, the good news is that there are a lot of better options within a few minutes’ drive of the stadium. From the best choices at Gillette’s built-in mall, Patriot Place, to local favorites worth
A new sushi spot has opened in the western suburbs of Boston, replacing another sushi place that had been in business for nearly 15 years.According to a source, Kaiyo Sushi is now open in Belmont, moving into the space on Concord Avenue that had been home to Gen Sushi. Our source mentions that the owners of Gen Sushi apparently retired and sold the business to new owners who turned it into Kaiyo Sushi, which–in addition to sushi–also offers such options as soups, salads, noodle and rice dishes, and poke bowls.Gen Sushi first opened its doors in the early part of
Travel Save money all month long with this running list of New England travel deals. The Zuiderdam cruise ship owned by Seattle-based Holland America Line. Andy Newman/Holland America What’s better than a New England getaway? A New England getaway with a discount. Your Boston Harbor Islands guide for the 2025 season Ahead, discover travel deals for food, transportation, hotels, and activities across the region this June.TransportationIf you are you a flexible traveler, then a last-minute cruise
Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between May 26, 2025, and June 1, 2025.Nick’s Restaurant in Weymouth Landing Is ReopeningA breakfast and lunch spot on the South Shore that shut down nearly 10 years ago is getting ready to be reborn under new ownership.Full Story1928 Rowes Wharf May Be Opening on the Boston WaterfrontA new restaurant could be on its way to the Boston waterfront, and it looks like the owner of a Beacon Hill restaurant would be behind it.Full StoryCheese Louise Opens at Hub Hall by Boston’s North StationA group
Food Researching the best lobster rolls in New England just got easier. A lobster roll from Neptune Oyster. Wiqan Ang/Boston Globe Once summer is here, it’s not hard at all to find a lobster roll in Greater Boston and along the New England coast. It’s one of the most popular dishes in New England, and it’s part of the culture of spending a summer day at a beach or waterfront restaurant in the region. But here’s the thing: these sandwiches, filled with lobster meat that used to be considered “poor man’s food,” can
