The Cape Cod National Seashore is transitioning to a cashless system for entrance fees, accepting only card and mobile payments starting July 1 to streamline operations.

Harpoon Brewery has opened its third New England location in Manchester, NH, featuring a restaurant and taproom with a local culinary twist and an array of craft beers.

Noodle Doodles, a new ramen restaurant by Ray Zheng, is set to open on Great Plain Ave in Needham, following delays due to permitting and construction issues.

The Essex and Essex Rooftop, a new dual-concept restaurant at the Cambria Downtown Boston Hotel, offer a West Coast-inspired menu and panoramic city views, with a focus on sophisticated dining and a vibrant rooftop experience.

Brookline Lunch plans to open a second location in Brookline, replicating its cozy atmosphere and fresh dish selection from its original Cambridge site.

The Sports Bra, a bar showcasing women's sports, plans to open a Boston location to support and increase the visibility of women's teams and athletes.

Boston will host a "Family Guy" pop-up bar, The Drunken Clam, providing an immersive fan experience with decor, themed food and drinks, and interactive events.

Chef George Mendes has left Amar at Raffles Boston and plans to open new culinary ventures in Boston's South End, including a tasting menu restaurant and a market-bakery-café.

Bar Lunette, a new French-themed cocktail bar, opened in Brookline, offering drinks and a menu influenced by French tastes, as well as paying homage to the late Brother Cleve.

LEGO opened a new hub in Boston's Back Bay, relocating from Connecticut. The company offered relocation or support to its Connecticut staff and is investing in community and education projects in Boston.

Via Lago Cafe & Catering in Lexington is closing after 37 years. Owner Alan Jick announced the end of May closure due to an expiring lease in a Facebook post.

Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group is set to open its first Daily Provisions in Harvard Square, Cambridge, before expanding to Boston's Seaport District. The restaurant will offer popular NYC dishes and possibly Boston-specific items.

After 30 years, Palmer's Restaurant & Tavern in Andover has shut down, leaving a community to reminisce about its cherished local eatery and music venue.