The Dish: Don't Worry Mass Ave is NOT Closing

Confusion over Mass Ave Closing

• Mass Ave, which when they opened back in January, gave us a bit of a scare when sources reported earlier this week that they would be closing their doors. Turns out, it’s a simple rebranding – they are now known as Mass Ave Tavern and reopened at 6:00 p.m. this past Wednesday sporting some new interior decorating and a menu redesign.

New Chef at Sel de la Terre

• Sel de la Terre Back Bay is boasting a new chef these days – say hello to Franco Carubia, formerly of spots like Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod, Barbara Lynch’s Sportello, and the Back Bay’s own L'Espalier.

Forum Open on Boylston

• As , Forum is officially open at 755 Boylston Street. Look for an official Back Bay Patch restaurant review coming soon!

Frozen Delights at Mandarin Oriental

• In case you guys hadn’t noticed, it’s really, really hot. Cool down with some chilly treats at the Mandarin Oriental with their new menu of popsicles and push pop. These aren’t your ice cream truck standards – think more like mascarpone and coffee ice cream dipped in dark chocolate, lemon verbena and peach ice cream enrobed in milk chocolate, and the green apple and mandarin sorbet push pop. Grab them before summer ends for just $5 a “pop.”

Skinny Sippin’ Summer Sweepstakes at Fleming’s

• This summer through the end of August, visit the Fleming’s website for your shot at summer-inspired prizes, such as a $500 spa gift certificate and even a luxury vacation. In honor of the sweepstakes, you can also enjoy some “skinny” cocktails at Fleming’s, both weighing in at just 99 calories. July’s flavor is the Skinny Sexy Sailor with Sailor Jerry rum, black iced tea, and fresh lemon juice; and August brings the Russian Prom Queen with Stoli Blueberi vodka, fresh lime juice, cucumber, blueberries, Monin sugar-free syrup and soda water.