A video showing rodents inside a South Station Starbucks prompted Boston inspectors to suspend the shop’s food license. Inspectors flagged droppings and fly activity and ordered pest control and a hearing.

Dave's Hot Chicken is coming to Wayside Crossing in Marlborough, joining Chipotle and adding tenders, sliders and milkshakes to the Boston Post Road strip.

A sin‑themed cocktail bar called Seven Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge will open at 545 Washington Street this fall, promising immersive rooms and theatrical cocktails.

Chickadee, the Seaport’s popular Mediterranean restaurant, will close after service this Saturday. Owners thanked regulars in an Instagram post.

Sodexo is laying off 173 dining workers at Bentley as Chartwells takes over campus dining in August. The university and the incoming vendor say rehiring is planned for affected workers.

The 13th Boston JerkFest runs July 10–12 at Ohiri Field with live soca and reggae, cook‑offs and a free Community Soccer Fest on Sunday. Organizers say the new site lets the festival grow.

Nagomi Bento, which began at farmers’ markets and Bow Market, has opened a Cambridge dine-in on Massachusetts Avenue serving bento boxes, onigiri and matcha drinks.

Dear Annie, the Cambridge natural-wine bar, will close July 31; owner Lauren Friel cites motherhood and industry pressures. The space will transform into an events venue this fall.

A Quincy food truck born from backyard smoke is drawing summer crowds with brisket, ribs and smoked wings at local markets and beer gardens.

Bacci's Restaurant on Stoneham's Main Street will close on Tuesday, July 13. Owners blamed "the state of the economy" and thanked patrons in a brief notice.

A former Framingham service station has been remodeled into an Alltown Fresh outpost serving avocado toast, quinoa bowls and specialty coffee alongside EV chargers.

Jamaica Mi Hungry has closed its downtown Boston restaurant and will focus on catering and its food truck, with scheduled summer stops at Kendall Square, MIT and Boston Common.

About Thyme will bring saj-baked wraps, labneh and specialty drinks to 1 Brattle Square with a 13-seat shop targeting an early‑August opening. The founder aims to build a student‑friendly flagship and then expand.