Vitamin Sea Brewing is set to open a new taproom and brewery in downtown Plymouth, offering a selection of craft beers and food options, with local community engagement planned.

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse at the Mall at Chestnut Hill has closed after years of operation, leaving local diners missing its teppanyaki and sushi. The reason for the closure is unclear.

The Rivershed in Weymouth Landing has closed, but its original Scituate location is still open. The site may host Tres Burros if seating cap disputes are resolved with the planning board.

Rina's Pizzeria in Boston's North End has closed, with hints of a new venture to replace it, as announced on Instagram and reported by Boston Restaurants Blog.

The Courthouse Fish Market in East Cambridge has closed, but the adjacent restaurant, Courthouse Seafood, remains open to continue serving seafood dishes.

The FDA warns against eating certain live scallops from Intershell International Corp due to possible bacteria, advising consumers in NY, NJ, PA, MA, and IL to discard them.

Makaroni Pastaria has opened at High Street Place in downtown Boston, offering a variety of pasta dishes such as burrata truffle ravioli and Italian sausage orecchiette.

Flying Boar Kitchen, a new Caribbean-inspired sandwich and ghost kitchen, has opened in Westwood, MA, offering takeout, pickup, and delivery of unique dishes like beef burger chimi and empanadas.

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.