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Popular Sushi Spot Shutters + Outdoor Eatery Debuts: MA Food Week
Plus, an iconic Mass. donut shop was ranked among the best in the nation.
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Longtime Japanese restaurant closes
Oishii Boston, which first opened in the city's South End more than 27 years ago, announced it would close at the end of the day on Sunday. The Japanese restaurant at 1166 Washington St said it was grateful to customers, staff, and the community for their support.
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New outdoor dining venue opens for summer
Just steps away from Fenway Park, a new outdoor venue is open. The Sam Adams Upper Deck, sponsored by Samuel Adams, is located at Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave.
The new spot has lounge seating, cafe-style tables, a bar, large-screen TVs, fire pits, overhead bistro lights, and a capacity of up to 100 guests for private events.
Back Door Donuts, the Martha's Vineyard bakery known for its hot donuts, was named the No. 4 Best Donut Shop in the U.S. in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.
The bakery also operates a pop-up at Loretta’s Last Call, 1 Lansdowne St. in Boston, where customers can grab late-night donuts served through a side door.
Kowloon Tiki On The Beach opens in Revere
Kowloon Tiki on the Beach opened at 21 Revere Beach Blvd. this month, bringing the iconic Kowloon brand from Saugus to the city's beachfront.
After a week of soft-opening service, the restaurant held its official opening ceremony on Thursday, June 18.
North Shore sandwich favorite to close its doors
A popular chicken sandwich shop on the North Shore is closing one of its locations as of this weekend.
Flip the Bird owners said on social media that they have decided not to renew their lease on Paradise Road in Swampscott with the final day of operations set for Sunday.
New eatery coming to historic Newton building
A popular Southwestern restaurant is planning to open a second location in Newton Center, according to a report from Fig City News.
Lockheart, a Wellesley restaurant known for its tacos, cocktails, and brunch menu, is expected to move into the former train station building at 70 Union St., based on permit applications and licensing documents filed with the city.
Boston fine-dining eatery to close after less than a year
A Beacon Hill restaurant that opened less than a year ago in one of Boston’s best-known dining rooms has closed.
Nine, the fine-dining restaurant at 9 Park Street Place, announced its closure in a social media post on Monday, saying no additional funding would be available and that it had “no choice but to close our doors.”
More Massachusetts Food News:
- Longtime Worcester Pub To Close For Good
- Sudbury Eats Lunch Program Begins Weekly Meals At Senior Center
- Free Summer Meals Available For Worcester Kids And Teens
- Brookline Bar Facing Eviction Amid Landlord Dispute: Report
- Farmers Market Now Open At Assembly Row In Somerville
- North Shore Free Food Restaurant Safety Training Seminar
- Tewksbury Community Market To Feature Food Trucks, Farms, Sweets, Crafts
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