Dave's Hot Chicken continues its rapid expansion in Massachusetts, with its newest location in Braintree opening this Friday, October 20th, offering the South Shore a taste of its famed spicy tenders and sandwiches.

CrepeBerry in Wellesley Hills is closing its doors later this month, and the restaurant owner cites record inflation, skyrocketing labor costs, a staffing shortage, and personal life changes, as contributing factors to the decision.

As Big D's Neponset Cafe's long-standing legacy comes to an end, a new dining experience is taking shape in its place. Elsie's Table promises a diverse selection of globally and locally inspired dishes, marking a new era for Canton's culinary scene.

John Davie and Mathew Focht launch the Emerging Fund, a venture capital fund focused on supporting restaurant technology and innovation, with a $54 million initial investment and plans to raise $100 million for the first fund.

Maggie's Other Farm in Billerica has closed its doors after being in business for less than a year. The dining spot, known for its unique blend of New American fare with global influences and sushi, was part of the Serenitee restaurant group.

A new American tavern called The Autograph has opened its doors in Andover, Massachusetts, occupying the space formerly held by Smythe & Dove Steak and Dakota Bar. The restaurant is backed by the team behind popular Andover spots Privé, La Fina, and LaRosa's.

Boston's Dorchester neighborhood welcomes the grand opening of Dorchester Food Co-op, the city's only member-owned grocery store emphasizing healthy, sustainable foods with profits being reinvested into the community.

Bellino's Trattoria expands its Italian culinary experience, opening a new location in Winthrop, offering a variety of dishes and venue options for special occasions.

Gregory's Restaurant & Pizza Pub, a local Wilbraham icon, will be closing its doors on October 21st, marking the end of an era for the community as the owners have decided to retire after successfully selling the establishment.

ZaZiBar, a Caribbean-inspired cocktail bar in Boston's Seaport neighborhood, expands the growing ZaZ brand of Black-owned restaurants, offering a fusion of international flavors and aiming to provide a space for diversity in an area that has historically been predominantly white-owned.

El Oriental de Cuba, a cherished Cuban restaurant in Jamaica Plain, has closed its doors after nearly 30 years of bringing Cuban cuisine and community engagement to Boston.

Legal Sea Foods is set to open a 30,000 square-foot innovation center in early 2024, to support their culinary and beverage development, e-commerce fulfillment, and other operations.

Boston's beloved Eastern Standard restaurant is set to reopen this month at the Fenway Center Life Sciences Complex, featuring its signature American brasserie dishes and an impressive beverage menu.