Famous Coffee Shop Opens + Beloved Massachusetts Bar Closing: MA Food Week

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.

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Popular coffee shop, luxury retailer open in Mass.

Ralph Lauren opened its eighth retail store in Massachusetts, right next to its famous coffee brand, Ralph’s Coffee, which is debuting in the state for the first time.

Beloved Central Mass. bar closes after 11 years

Halligan's Bar announced that its final day of business will be Dec. 12, ending an 11-year run at 889 Southbridge St. The owners said the decision was an emotional one but that they are looking forward to retirement, traveling and "enjoying our next chapter," in a message shared with customers on social media.

Brand-new sushi concept debuts in Boston

Happy Rice will open its first location at 53 Boston Wharf Road in the city's Seaport neighborhood. The eatery will offer classic and deluxe rolls, nigiri, sashimi, shareable sides and curated “Benefit Boxes” developed with input from nutritionists.

Cambridge breakfast spot closing after 20 years

IHOP has closed its restaurant at 16 Eliot St. in Cambridge. Franchisee Mark Justice confirmed to Patch that the restaurant would close, adding that customers can still visit the IHOP at 1850 Soldiers Field Road in Brighton.

More Massachusetts Food News:

• MA Chef To Represent State At National Seafood Cook-Off
• Casual Burrito Chain Planned For MetroWest Shopping Center
• Plans Call For New Building, Restaurant Space At North Andover Airport
• New Cafe, Bistro Coming To Historic Wayland Building
• Marlborough Burrito Restaurant Opens Second Location In MetroWest

Catch Up On Past Food Roundups:

• MA Hot Dog Among Best In America + Famous Japanese Restaurant Coming
• Popular Cafe, Lifestyle Brand Debuts + Beloved Wine Bar Transitioning
• Restaurant Reopens After Fire + National Chains Expand
• Popular Chicken Chain Expands + Bakery Cafe Debuts
• Sushi Spot Shutters + Outdoor Eatery Debuts