Showing posts with label New Restaurant Alert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Restaurant Alert. Show all posts

Sunday, January 12, 2025

SHAKE SHACK IS NOW OPEN AT THE WRENTHAM VILLAGE OUTLETS

Sunday, January 12, 2025
The new Shake Shack at Wrentham Village.

A look inside.

Order your food at these kiosks or at the counter.

Shake Shack is now open at the Wrentham Village Outlets. This is a great thing for people in the area because the closest Shake Shack is in Dedham. Shake Shack is known for its mouth-watering burgers, crinkle fries with cheese and frozen custards. Download their app if you want to skip the line.

Big Chicken is also set to open at the outlets this winter. This place is backed by Shaquille O'Neal and has huge chicken sandwiches. One is topped with mac and cheese and crispy onions.

Friday, October 25, 2024

INSIDE THE NEW DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN IN WORCESTER

Friday, October 25, 2024

 

The new Dave's Hot Chicken in Worcester, Mass

Customers line up on opening day.

Inside of the new Dave's in Worcester.

A nod to Biggie in their dining room.

Dave's #2.
Dave's Hot Chicken has opened its latest New England location in Worcester, Massachusetts. I showed up just after they opened their doors for the first time today, and I was far from alone. Many people lined up for a taste of some of the best fried chicken around. Customers are greeted with a bright and colorful street art vibe in their dining room. Their sweet and crispy chicken is among the best around. I love their sliders with cole slaw, pickles and cheese. Choose how spicy you want your chicken from zero to reaper, which customers have to sign a waiver for because it's so spicy. Dave's is also vegetarian friendly with fried cauliflower sliders. Dave's is opening a bunch of new restaurants soon including in Newington, CT and Boylston Street in Boston.


Sunday, April 21, 2024

THE DONUT STAND CAFE OPENS IN HOPKINTON, MA

Sunday, April 21, 2024

The Donut Stand in Hopkinton, MA.

Check out the chocolate!
The Donut Stand Cafe
Hopkinton, MA

There's a new spot for donuts in Hopkinton, MA. The Donut Stand Cafe recently opened up and it specializes in craft donuts and sandwiches. Their donuts are made with a brioche dough with ingredients from local farmers and supplies. The result are some yummy, old-fashioned cake donuts with savory toppings. Make sure you arrive early for your favorite flavor because they go quickly!

The Donut Stand Cafe also bakes up their signature cinnamon rolls topped with a cream cheese glaze. There are also croissants and egg sandwiches for breakfast. Come back at lunch and order one of their sandwiches. There's a meatball hero, broccolini caprese, Mediterranean and many more. There are also a few salads and plenty of hot and cold coffee to go along with their food.

Friday, January 20, 2023

BUBBLE TEA: YUCK OR YUM?

Friday, January 20, 2023

 

ViVi Bubble Tea
A brand-new bubble tea shop has opened up in Faneuil Hall in Boston. ViVi Bubble Tea specializes in Taiwanese bubble tea. There are a few other locations in Massachusetts, but it originated in New York City.

So what is bubble tea? It is made of tea most often with chewy tapioca balls. This is why people either love or hate bubble tea. Many people at work said they do not like the texture, saying they don't want to chew their coffee. But I quite enjoy those tapioca balls along with the refreshing flavor of the cold and milky tea.

Vivi offers a bunch of bubble tea flavors like honey dew, Japanese matcha, black tea and even tiramisu. There are also a bunch of varieties like milk teas, floats and lattes. ViVI also serves food like popcorn chicken, curly fries, soup noodles and rice bowls. 

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

MOUTH-WATERING DETROIT PIZZA AT BLUE SQUARE PIZZA

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Mushroom Truffle Pizza

Blue Square Pizza
Hopkinton, MA
 
There's a new pizza shop that's getting a lot of buzz in Hopkinton. Blue Square Pizza recently opened up on Main Street. It specializes in gourmet Detroit-style pizza with a sourdough crust. Detroit-style pizza is rectangular and has a crispy, mouth-watering crust. There are a bunch of house specialties to choose from like mushroom truffle, summer veggie, sausage and red onion. Blue Square also offers traditional New York-style pizzas, along with salads, wings and breadsticks. But the Detroit pizza is the way to go. It's so good and so popular, that they often sell out early in the afternoon, so place your order early!

Friday, April 29, 2022

GORDON RAMSAY BURGER IS COMING TO BOSTON

Friday, April 29, 2022

 

Hell's Kitchen Burger
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is expanding his food empire in Boston, preparing to open a second restaurant in the city. Gordon Ramsay Burger will open in Boston later this year. It will feature the chef's butter-basted burgers, fries, and hand-spun milkshakes. Of course, there will be a Hell's Kitchen Burger with mozzarella cheese, jalepenos, roasted tomatoes and avocado.

The 4,000-square foot restaurant will be in the new Canopy by Hilton hotel which is near Faneuil Hall and the financial District. The Hell's Kitchen host opened Ramsay's Kitchen in the mandarin Oriental earlier this year. It features his signature Beef Wellington, along with twists on local favorites.

Wednesday, April 06, 2022

INSIDE THE NEW DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN IN MASSACHUSETTS

Wednesday, April 06, 2022
 
Daves #2 and Dave's #1

Dave's #2

Order your chicken deliciousness here.

The dining room
The only location in New England!


Dave’s Hot Chicken
Newton, MA

Something HOT is coming to Massachusetts. Dave’s Hot Chicken that is. The restaurant is opening its first location in Newton this Friday. Eat Up New England attended a special friends and family event today ahead of the opening. 

Dave’s Hot Chicken specializes in chicken, so their menu is limited.  Sliders. Tenders. Fries. Cheese fries. Kale slaw. Mac and cheese. Milkshakes. The end. 

There are three combos to choose from. Dave’s #1: two tenders and fries. Dave’s #2: two sliders and fries. Dave’s #3: one tender, one slider and fries. These meals are enough for two, so if you don’t want as much, you can order a la carte. Get one slider and say some mac and cheese or get one tender and some kale slaw. The #2 was highly recommended so I ordered the two sliders. Extra cheese. Extra pickles. All of their chicken is drizzled in their highly addictive Dave’s sauce. What. A. Meal. 

NOW, if you’re not a fan of spicy food, Dave’s has you covered. Choose your heat for your chicken ranging from No Spice to Reaper. I went right down the middle and enjoyed my chicken with mild sauce. 

Dave’s Hot Chicken started in California and has branched out all over the country. How lucky are we that their first New England location is in Massachusetts?!


Wednesday, December 08, 2021

THE FRIENDLY TOAST IS NOW OPEN IN LEGACY PLACE

Wednesday, December 08, 2021


The Friendly Toast is opening a couple of new locations in Massachusetts. I spotted this announcement as I was shopping in Legacy Place in Dedham. The Friendly Toast is also opening a new spot in The Shops at Chestnut Hill where Besito used to be. The Friendly Toast is known for serving brunch and boozy drinks all day long. The Dedham location is its sixth restaurant in Massachusetts and ninth in all of New England.


Update: The Friendly Toast Dedham is open to the public as of July 25, 2022.

Wednesday, June 09, 2021

JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE IS COMING TO BOSTON!

Wednesday, June 09, 2021

Fins up, Boston!
Boston will soon be wasting away again in Margaritaville. Jimmy Buffett's restaurant is set to open its newest location in Faneuil Hall later this year. If you've never been, Margaritaville offers summer-inspired fare like fish tacos, Caribbean chicken egg rolls and Lava Lava Shrimp. There are salads, sandwiches and a bunch of burgers including, of course, a Cheeseburger in Paradise, named after one of Buffett's biggest hits. The drink menu is packed with frozen concoctions like margaritas, specialty boat drinks and Landshark beer.

The chain usually drops anchor in year-round sunny spots and tropical vacation destinations. Still, they are giving it a go in Boston. Maybe it will be a nice oasis during one of our many winter snow storms. While new to Boston, Margaritaville is no stranger to New England. There was a location at Mohegan Sun for about decade which closed in 2018.

Saturday, August 31, 2019

NYC'S ARTICHOKE BASILLE'S PIZZA COMES TO CONNECTICUT

Saturday, August 31, 2019
Artichoke: their signature slice
Artichoke's is known for their big slices. 
Newington, CT location
Artichoke Basille's
Newington, CT
www.artichokepizza.com

 Artichoke Basille's pizza has been earning rave reviews and drawing huge crowds since it first opened in New York City's East Village in 2008. They are known for their delicious large slices of pizza. Artichoke's has opened its first location in New England, in Newington, Connecticut and they will soon expand to Hartford.

 Their cozy Newington restaurant has just enough room for a bar and a few high top tables. The pizzas are sprawled out in front of their ovens.There are many slices to choose from like their signature artichoke slice with artichokes, spinach and cream sauce. Their meatball slice is really good and is topped with a generous portion of meat. They also make a Staten Island slice with meatballs, ricotta and onions. Artichoke's also offers crab, magherita, pepperoni and Sicilian slices.

 Artichoke's slices are so good. Let's hope they continue to expand across New England!

Thursday, March 21, 2019

GRAND OPENING: ROCCO'S DOUGHNUT COMPANY OPENS IN WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS

Thursday, March 21, 2019
Black & White, Fruity Pebbles, Chocolate Glazed and Strawberry Shortcake
Now open in Westborough, Massachusetts
Check out that selection!
Take your donuts home in a pizza box like this one.
Rocco's Doughnut Company
Westborough, Massachusetts
www.roccosdoughnutcompany.com

 Rocco's Doughnut Company has been making handmade, flavorful donuts in Millbury, Massachusetts for some time. Today, they expanded, opening a new shop in Westborough, Massachusetts. The first 100 customers received free Rocco's T-Shirts. Those went fast. When I got there around 9:15, there was still a line, but it went fast. Everyone waiting was so excited that Rocco's is finally open for business.

Rocco's makes all of their doughnuts on location. They are big, filling and come in a variety of sweet flavors. There's a Fruity Pebbles donut, topped with the fruity cereal and strawberry frosting. They baked chocolate glazed donuts with chocolate sprinkles. There's even a strawberry shortcake donut. Fans of the classics will enjoy their chocolate glazed doughnuts, jelly, crullers and cinnamon buns.

Rocco's also serves doughnut breakfast sandwiches - bacon, egg & cheese or sausage, egg & cheese in between honey glazed doughnuts. There's plenty of hot & iced coffee to complement your tasty treat.

These doughnuts are the real deal. They are so filling that you can easily split one with a friend or save half for later. Follow Rocco's on social media to see how they are always adding special doughnut flavors.

Sunday, December 02, 2018

THE BAGEL TABLE OPENS IN ASHLAND

Sunday, December 02, 2018
The large variety of bagels at The Bagel Table.
Italian sandwich
They also bake sweets like cupcakes and whoopie pies.
The Bagel Table
Ashland, Massachusetts
www.mybageltable.com

There's a new place to kick off your day in Ashland, Massachusetts. The Bagel Table is now open for business. The owners started off selling their bagels at local farmer's markets. They were so popular that they opened their first store in Chestnut Hill, and now, this second shop on Main Street in Ashland.  

They specialize in New York style bagels in a variety of flavors from asiago cheese to sesame. Top one off with cream cheese or make a sandwich out of it. They also sell croissants and muffins. The Bagel Table also serves lunch. I enjoy their Italian sandwich, which is stuffed full of meats and cheese. I also ordered a cup of their clam chowder with bagel croutons. This chowder was FANTASTIC, comparable to chowders found in Maine or on the Cape.

The Bagel Table also bakes up a variety of desserts like cupcake, cookies, and whoopie pies. They also sold pies for customers at Thanksgiving.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

EARLS OPENS IN BOSTON'S PRUDENTIAL CENTER

Sunday, September 17, 2017
Entrance inside of the Pru
Swordfish Tacos
Avocado Super Toast and Green Dragon Roll
New York Style Cheesecake
Downstairs Bar
Upstairs Dining Area
Some of the many refreshing cocktails at Earls
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Boston, MA
www.earls.ca/locations/prudential-center

Earls Kitchen + Bar has opened its newest location at the Prudential Center in Boston. This spacious restaurant based in Canada prides itself on diverse flavors from near and far.

Eat Up New England stopped by on a very busy Saturday night and was lucky to score a table on the first floor by the bar. The service was exceptional, with our waiter going above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Their drink menu is very impressive, with beers from near and far. I enjoyed a massive glass of Clown Shoes from Ipswich, Massachusetts. Our server encouraged us to sample the beer and wines before we choose one and we were happy to take him up on his offer.

We shared some small plates for dinner, including the vegetarian-friendly Green Dragon Roll and some Avocado Super Toast. Both dishes were excellent and I loved the large size of the sushi roll. I also ordered their Blacked Swordfish Tacos. They are made with a roasted jalepeno crema, which proved to be way to hot for my taste, but our server was happy to bring me an option that was far less caliente. Earls menu is also made up of steaks, burgers (including a local Fenway Burger), salads and main plates like BBQ chicken, salmon and fish & chips. 

Earls dessert menu includes New York style cheesecake, which I can never pass up. This favorful and filling slice of heaven is served with strawberries.  

Earls serves brunch on the weekend and offers a happy hour weekday afternoons and nights.  This is their second Boston-area locations. There's also an Earls at Assembly Square in Somerville.

Friday, March 03, 2017

A HEARTY BREAKFAST AT THE LITTLE CAKE CAFE IN CONNECTICUT

Friday, March 03, 2017
There's a cozy little place to grab breakfast and lunch in Newington, Connecticut called The Little Cake Cafe. It specializes in all of the classic breakfast dishes like big, fluffy pancakes and omelets. I made my own omelet with fresh mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. The egg was so light and fluffy and I enjoyed their potatoes and bacon with it. The Little Cake Cafe also has some breakfast tacos with chorizo which look VERY tempting. They are also open for lunch, serving salads, sandwiches and soups.

 The Little Cake Cafe has only been open since October 2016, so be sure to check them out.

Thursday, February 16, 2017

BJ'S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE IS COMING TO WARWICK, RI

Thursday, February 16, 2017
Western restaurant chain BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse is opening its first New England location in Warwick, Rhode Island. It will be on the site of the old Rhode Island Mall. BJ's brews 11 signature beers and cider. Beers include their Brewhouse Blonde, Piranha Pale Ale and Hopstorm IPA. BJ's operates sic breweries in two states. They are also known for their California twist on Chicago deep dish pizza and their dessert called a "Pizookie." The Pizookie is a warm cookie or brownie topped with a couple of scoops of ice cream.

www.bjsrestaurants.com

Monday, January 02, 2017

FINAGLE A BAGEL BAKERY & CAFE AND TEST KITCHEN IS NOW OPEN IN NEWTON

Monday, January 02, 2017
Finagle A Bagel has opened an all new test kitchen concept in the Auburndale section of Newton, Massachusetts. This cafe just opened in November and is right next door to Finagle A Bagel's corporate headquarters.

The test kitchen has a spacious dining room overlooking a huge kitchen where the bagels are made. You'll have a front row seat to watch the bagel-making process as you eat breakfast or lunch. The bagels made here are shipped out to local stores and other Finagle A Bagel shops. The test kitchen also has Finagle's signature buzz saw which is used to slice their bagels in half. 

What makes this test kitchen different from its retail shops is customers will find sandwiches and sweets that aren't available anywhere else. Right now, they have a chicken piccata bagel sandwich as a special. The test kitchen is also offering bagel press sandwiches right now. I enjoyed their "Traditional" press sandwich with ham, crispy bacon, egg and cheddar cheese. One of the workers recommended it on an Asiago bagel and I'm glad I listened to her!

The test kitchen is kind of off of the beaten path in Newton. It's tucked in on Rowe Street. Put it in MapQuest and you'll find it. Give them some business. You'll be glad you did!

www.finagleabagel.com

Friday, December 02, 2016

EATALY BOSTON IS NOW OPEN!

Friday, December 02, 2016
The sparkling new Eataly has finally opened in Boston's Prudential Center. Doors opened to the public at 4pm yesterday. As you can see, the lines were long. I waited for about a half hour before I squeezed inside. Of course, it was well worth the wait. Step inside now with eat Up New England for a look at what Boston and beyond are buzzing about!
Once inside, I ate waaaay too much, but enjoyed every bit of their authentic Italian food. Eataly bakes all of their bread everyday. You can sample it in their bread section. They also make plenty of pizza and focaccia. This is a slice of fall-inspired apple focaccia that I enjoyed.
For dinner, I loved this calabrese sandwich with salami, cheese and amazingly fresh bread. I washed it all down with a Peroni, which, of course, Eataly has plenty of on tap.
Eataly has a cannoli cart where the desserts are made right before your eyes! This is their "classic" cannoli with candied orange.
Celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Lidia and Joe Bastianich are partners with Eataly's owner Oscar Farinetti. Their pastas, sauces, books and other products are for sale at Eataly.
Customers can watch Eataly's crew make fresh pastas. Bring some home or choose from one of their many boxed pastas.
Have you ever seen so much cheese? They have every kind imaginable and they'll cut it fresh.
More cheese! Eataly also has a butcher, fish monger, a salad bar, gelateria, olive oil & vinegar sectrion, pastry shop and cafe. Their hot chocolate is incredible. It's so chocolatey and topped with the most delicious whipped cream. I also love their tiramisu.
Fresh herbs and vegetables. They also have a wide selection of fruit.
Eataly's outdoor entrance off of Boylston Street. Inside, Eataly has several sit down restaurants, including Il Pesce. Their seafood-inspired menu is the work of famed local restaurateur Barbara Lynch. There's also a wine bar which was packed on opening night.
The indoor entrance to Eataly. It's where the old Pru food court used to be. They've signed a 15 years lease for this space.
The best part of the grand opening was meeting chef, TV host, author and restaurant owner Lidia Bastianich. My wife and I bumped into her. My wife said, "Lidia is that you? I didn't expect to see you here!" She said, "I'm working." She took the time to talk with us on a very busy opening night and posed for several pictures with us. It's something we'll never forget.
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