Comella's Cooks Up a Second Course and More Restaurant News

There is plenty of restaurant and food news from across the area.

Here’s just a sampling of what’s going on in the culinary scene:

Comella's Cooking Up a Second Course in Concord

Comella's closed its 18-seat Walden Street spot, but will re-open in a few months, after building out a 33-seat restaurant at 33 Main St, the former home of Concord Hand Designs.

"We hope the locals will follow us to the new location, and we hope it will give us more exposure to tourists," said Harry Donovan, manager of the Concord store. "We're excited to have to opportunity for more seats and more space."

Comella's is targeting late August or September for re-opening on Main Street, but no firm date has been set, according to Donovan, who said the Concord staff will be picking up shifts at other Comella's locations until the local restaurant reopens.

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Panera is Testing a New Concept

Panera is trying out something new with its Bedford location at 213 Burlington Road at the corner of Middlesex Turnpike.

There are still be sandwiches, soups, salads and baked goods, but the Bedford location is focused on takeout and delivery.

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b.good Opening Soon in Bedford

The “healthy” hamburger eatery is opening soon at 168 Great Road.

b.good already has a business on Mall Road in Burlington and the Bedford location will be its 11^th. They are also planning to open in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Maine.

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High-End Steak House Opening in Northwest Park 

The Webber Restaurant Group, which owns the Gibbet Hill Grill in Groton, the Scarlet Oak Tavern in Hingham, and Fireside Catering in Burlington, will soon open a new high-end steak house as part of the 3^rd Avenue Northwest Park complex.

The restaurant will be The Bancroft, which will have seasonal, locally-sourced menu options. Nordblom Company, which owns the property, said the restaurant will appeal to the youthful, urban crowd.

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Eatery Fails Second Alcohol Compliance Check

Viva Mexican Grill and Tequileria failed an undercover alcohol compliance check for the second time, according to Wayland Police.

Police conducted alcohol compliance checks at 12 Wayland establishments and the Mexican restaurant was the only one that failed.

Police reportedly sent in two minors to attempt to purchase alcohol without showing their Ids.

Selectmen had already implemented a yearlong liquor probation for Viva two years ago. The board may hold another hearing at the end of June. Viva can continue to serve alcohol until the hearing.