MA Grocer Among Best In U.S. + Beloved Italian Spots Shutter: MA Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round-up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings, and more in the state's dining scene.

This week, we learned that a popular grocer in Massachusetts ranks highly among U.S. customers, and that some Italian restaurants are closing their doors for good.

Massachusetts-based supermarket chain ranked among the best in the nation

Market Basket was ranked No. 2 in the $1 trillion U.S. grocery market by customer data science company Dunnhumby, according to a Boston25 report. The Tewksbury-based chain, with locations across New England, is best known for its low grocery prices.

A popular Italian restaurant closes in Burlington

Osteria Nino in Burlington is closing its doors after 10 years in business. The eatery was located in the 3rd Ave shopping plaza and opened in May 2015.

The casual Italian restaurant posted the following on its website: "Nino’s is now closed as we make way for new ownership and a revitalized concept that will continue to serve the community well.

A beloved pizza chain closes a few of its Massachusetts stores

UNO Pizzeria and Grill, a national restaurant best known for its Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, closed three locations in Massachusetts on Sunday. The stores in Revere, Dedham and Braintree shuttered at 8 p.m., following an announcement made on the store's social media pages.

There are now five UNO Pizzeria and Grill locations left in the Bay State. Those are located in Attleboro, Bellingham, Sturbridge, Springfield, and Worcester.

Boston's first Michelin star was delivered

311 Omakase, a Japanese restaurant in the city's South End neighborhood, earned Boston's first Michelin Star in November. The restaurant, which opened in 2023, is known for its lavish omakase experience, in which the chef selects the courses.

The star was delivered to Chef Wei Chen, co-owner Carrie Ko, and their team on Monday, according to the Boston Globe.

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More Massachusetts Food News:

• Popular Burger Restaurant Closes Its Doors
• Massive Boston Food Hall Set To Close This Month
• Medford Bertucci's Site Sells For 7 Figures: Report
• Brookline Wine Store Closed Temporarily

Catch Up On Past Food Roundups:

• Beloved Chicken Chain Eyes Opening + Popular Breakfast Spot Launches
• MA City Named Top 10 Food City In The World
• Seaport Restaurants Closing + Grocer To Feed 2K Boston Kids
• MA Restaurant Gets Festive + Beloved Brewery Closing