Donut Villa has closed its Newtonville location, leaving local patrons without the diner known for its brunch and late-night offerings. Other locations remain open.

Downtown Boston welcomes "The Lineup," a new food hall featuring five dining options, including Michelin-starred chef John Fraser's latest projects, set to open on January 17 at The Connector, 115 Federal St.

Northeast Smokehouse is opening a brick-and-mortar location in Billerica, MA, serving BBQ favorites such as pulled pork and brisket starting January 10.

Chef Barbara Lynch is downsizing her Boston restaurant empire, closing three eateries and selling two others due to financial struggles and a difficult landlord.

Hingham's restaurant scene changes with Nomai's closure; a fusion eatery serving New American and Asian cuisine at Derby Street Shops has shut down. Its owner, Brian Moy, plans to reopen China Pearl in Chinatown.

Raising Cane's is set to open at Downtown Crossing in Boston, offering its signature chicken tenders and fries. The chain, with a heartfelt backstory and community focus, continues to expand in Massachusetts.

Gather restaurant and Brew café in Boston's Seaport District have closed their doors, with Gather now available only for private events and Brew shut indefinitely, as per updates from their parent company, The Briar Group.

Several TGI Fridays in Massachusetts have permanently closed, leaving employees jobless and patrons without their favorite dining spots. The corporate reasons for the closures are unspecified.

The Fat Cat in Quincy is closing due to COVID impacts and rising costs after a 16-year run, leaving patrons heartbroken over losing a beloved local eatery.

The Boston Wine Expo returns to the Park Plaza Hotel with over 100 wineries, expecting over 4,000 guests. The director Raffaele Scalzi has revamped the event for quality, featuring educational sessions and focused tastings.

Los Alebrijes, a new family-run restaurant offering authentic Mexican dishes, is set to open at 192 Sumner Street in East Boston, a location previously housing La Cancun Restaurant.

House of Pho, a Vietnamese restaurant, is opening on Route 9 in Framingham, replacing the closed Welcome India Cuisine, and will offer a range of traditional and modern dishes.

Tawakal Halal Cafe in East Boston announced its closure on Maverick Street but plans to reopen elsewhere, maintaining its reputation for authentic Somali cuisine since 2018.