Epilogue Books & Wine plans to open at 21 Summer St in downtown Natick, blending an indie bookstore with an intimate wine bar. Owner Mai Hoang says the lease isn't finalized and the team is targeting late summer 2026.

Barrel House Z has closed its Weymouth taproom after nearly a decade; owner Russ Heissner cited rising costs, falling demand and COVID-era debt.

Eastern Edge opened Feb. 13 in Kendall Square with nine vendors, two bars and seating for about 275. The MIT-adjacent hall mixes local favorites and new concepts under one roof.

Wonder opened three Massachusetts locations today, adding chef-driven menus, delivery integration and roughly 35 hires per site as it rolls out across the suburbs.

Ting Management is planning Tiki Cove at 17 Union Street in downtown Boston; licensing filings show a 19‑seat bar, seasonal patio and a requested 2 a.m. closing time.

Willie’s from BCB3 Hospitality will open at 20 Charles St. with 10–11 inch pizzas, pastas and a concise drink list that includes soju.

Raising Cane’s says it was hit with an eviction notice after office tenants complained the Back Bay spot “smells like chicken fingers.” The chain says it spent six figures on fixes and is suing to keep its lease.

A lawsuit accuses Cape Cod Chips of misleading marketing by claiming no artificial ingredients, despite containing synthetic citric acid. The company, acquired by Campbell's in 2018, declined to comment on the pending litigation.

Two Boston eateries, La Padrona and McGonagle's, made the New York Times' top 50 restaurants list for their high-end Italian and unique Irish fare, respectively.

The FDA expanded a recall of frozen shrimp to nine states — including California and Massachusetts — after cesium-137 was detected in imported shipments. Consumers should check labels and dispose of or return affected packages.

Dine Out Boston returns for its 2025 Summer season, offering special prix fixe menus at over 175 local restaurants with proceeds supporting charities.

Somerville chef Juan Gabriel Perez ranks No. 54 globally among pizza chefs at the Best Pizza Awards in Milan. His restaurant Posto offers highly regarded wood-fired pizzas.

Back Door Donuts in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, was named one of the top five donut shops in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.