From a new specialty supermarket making its debut to a store and event space opening, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts news.
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New global supermarket eyes Mass. debut
Apna Bazar Farmers Market, a new South Asian grocery store, is preparing to open its first location in Central Massachusetts.
The store plans to carry Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi groceries, including fresh produce, spices, rice, atta flour, halal meat, frozen foods, snacks, sweets and dairy products.
Beloved Mass. breakfast spot expands
Muffin House Cafe, a popular family-owned Bay State bakery and breakfast spot, has expanded. The business opened its seventh location on Saturday at 22 Washington St. in Cobb Corner in Canton.
The cafe offers handmade muffins, cakes, pastries, coffee, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods.
New cafe, garden store and event venue debuts its first Mass. location
Terrain from URBN, the brand best known for Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People, is officially open at Wayland Village. Its event venue includes more than 8,700 square feet of indoor space and can accommodate up to 178 wedding guests or 250 corporate event guests.
More on President Trump's tariff-free beef plan and Mass. prices
Ground beef prices are near record highs, and the Trump administration is turning to imported beef to make it more affordable for shoppers in Massachusetts and across the country.
As part of his plan to bring down prices, President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of imported beef used for hamburger to enter tariff-free for 90 days.
Mass. residents lost nearly $25M to this phone scam
Scammers are spoofing the main phone number of the FBI's Boston Division in a new scheme, the bureau warned.
The scam involves callers posing as financial representatives before transferring victims to someone claiming to be an FBI agent investigating fraudulent firearm purchases.
Dunkin' debuts first doggy drive-thru in Mass.
Dunkin' gave four-legged customers a drive-thru experience of their own Wednesday as part of its annual partnership with dog-product company BARK.
One drive-thru lane at the Quincy Dunkin' location remained open for customers while the second offered dogs treats, limited-edition bandanas, and plush toys, available with donations to the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation.
These 2 Mass. pizzerias among the country's best
Two pizza places are getting national attention from food writers who set out to find some of America's best pies.
Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs in Cambridge and Palio Pizzeria in Hyannis are among the standout pizza destinations selected by USA Today Network food writers for a new nationwide guide.
Hidden restaurants and bars worth finding in Mass.
From a hidden cocktail bar in downtown Boston to a restaurant tucked inside an 1820s farmhouse, Patch has rounded up several restaurants, bars, and other dining spots where finding the place is part of the experience.
You can find the complete list here.
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