Circle Closes; Openings Include Lavender Asian Cuisine

IN THE NEWS: The Globe’s Devra First reviews Roadhouse (1700 Beacon St., Brookline) and details the closing of Circle, the South End restaurant that took over the former Bob’s Southern Bistro space, while Denise Taylor considers The Battery (379 Washington St., Brighton). www.boston.com … In the December issue, Boston magazine’s Corby Kummer reviews Sofra (one […]

Openings Include Stone Hearth Pizza, Max & Dylan’s

IN THE NEWS: Boston Restaurant Talk notes the openings of Stone Hearth Pizza (Mass. Ave. in Cambridge), Max & Dylan’s in downtown Boston  and BurgerWorks in Beverly and the closings of Aneka Rasa in Allston, Sabor Do Brasil in Somerville, and Eastern Pier II in the Seaport District of South Boston. bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com … In the […]

Grotto Chef Takes Over, Restoring Historic Marliave

IN THE NEWS: The Globe’s Devra First reports, “Grotto chef Scott Herritt has taken over the Marliave (10 Bosworth St.), which he says closed a year and a half ago after operating for more than 120 years. He’s restoring what he calls a “dining landmark.” The Marliave will reopen this spring and will feature two […]

Blue Ginger Doubling in Size; Persephone Opens

IN THE NEWS: The Boston Globe reports that Ming Tsai, chef and owner of Blue Ginger, announced plans for a major renovation and expansion of the Wellesley restaurant. Blue Ginger has taken over the former retail space next door to the restaurant, a move that will nearly double the restaurant’s size. … The Globe’s Devra […]