Beloved Irish Pub Abruptly Closes + Trendy Coffee Chains Coming To MA: Food Week

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Beloved Irish pub closing in Mass.

O’Connor’s Restaurant & Bar announced it will close its doors just days before St. Patrick’s Day. The longtime staple for many celebrating the holiday in the city said the closure comes after a recent burst pipe and rising business costs.

Trendy coffee chains coming to the Bay State

Joe & The Juice is expanding to Boston. The Denmark-based brand, known for its juices, coffee, and sandwiches, is opening a location at 125 Newbury St. in Boston, according to signage outside the storefront.

Ralph Lauren will open a retail store and its famous coffee brand, Ralph's Coffee, in the city's Seaport neighborhood. The two businesses will open in 2026, according to signage outside the storefronts.

Famous NYC eatery opening first location in Mass.

Avra Estiatorio, the upscale eatery known for its large fish display and fresh seafood, is set to open at 400 Newbury St. in mid-April. The restaurant will be Avra’s eighth location and its first in Massachusetts.

Avra operates several locations in Manhattan, Beverly Hills, CA, Dallas, TX and Miami, FL.

More Massachusetts Food News:

• Café, Market Open For Business In Reading
• Salem Coffee Shop To Take Over Neighboring Restaurant Space
• European Bakehouse Begins In Somerville
• Seafood Shack Lands At Logan Airport
• Shake Shack, New Retailers Coming To Central MA Shopping Center
• At Wonder, Framingham Finds Famed Cuisine From Across The Country

Catch Up On Past Food Roundups:

• Chick‑fil‑A Hits South Station + Pizza Spot To Close Hundreds Of Stores + Salad Chain Expands
• Beloved Pizza Shop Closing + Fast Food Giant Downsizing: MA Food Week
• Beloved Restaurant Among Top 40 In U.S. + New Food Spots Arrive At Airport
• National Pizza Chain Shuttering + Burger Spot Opening First MA Location