Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Date Idea, Drinks, Food, Good for Groups
Event website:
https://link.joyraft.com/NErvXmKsuvb
Dinner dates, meeting for a drink, and sipping a coffee are activities that never go out of style. Fortunately, Boston is bursting with unique bars, cafes, and restaurants for you to try. Check out these fantastic new culinary hotspots now open around the city.
Opened: February 2023
Where: Inman Square
Info: Right next to Puritan & Company in Inman Square you can visit Puritan Oyster Bar, a chic spot serving up cocktails, oysters, and light seafood-centric bites.
Opened: January 2023
Where: Dorchester
Info: Comfort Kitchen celebrates the flavors of the African diaspora with a unique and dynamic menu. After years of running pop-ups, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Opened: November 2022
Where: Roxbury
Info: Boston’s only motorcycle shop now features a coffee shop. This unique space was born from a desire for a community gathering space, and, of course, a great cup of coffee.
Opened: January 2023
Where: South Boston
Info: At this dumpling haven you can take a factory tour to learn about Mei Mei’s production, enjoy a cooking class to master the skill yourself, or simply savor their handmade dining experience.
Opened: December 2022
Where: Harvard Square
Info: Faro is based on the romantic ideal of a coffee shop, where visitors enjoy their espresso, latte, or cold brew slowly and with intention.
Opened: December 2022
Where: South Boston
Info: The all-day rotisserie, bar, and cafe that’s been a wild success in Kendall Square has opened up a second location in South Boston. Don’t sleep on this comfort food.
Opened: November 2022
Where: Kenmore
Info: Pescador celebrates coastal food of all kinds, starting with classic New England cuisine and paying homage to coasts from Andalusia to Argentina.
Opened: December 2022
Where: Brighton
Info: Inspired by the golden age of travel, this cocktail bar serves up innovative drinks and sushi in a beautifully appointed space. You may know this group from their other restaurants: Blossom Bar, Ivory Pearl, and Baldwin Bar.
Opened: November 2022
Where: South Boston
Info: Fresh Boston has three unique spaces, a cafe-style restaurant with healthy eats like fresh juices and açaí bowls, a Bodega-style liquor store, and a bar to sip on craft cocktails in house.
Opened: November 2022
Where: Coolidge Corner
Info: Maguro serves up both Thai and Japanese dishes, covering the gamut from Drunken Noodles (a recipe from the owner’s mother) to fresh sushi.
Opened: November 2022
Where: Fenway
Info: Fenway’s favorite resident chef and entrepreneur Tiffani Faison is giving the people what they want. And what they want is pizza. Choose from twelve interesting flavor combinations, among other treats.
Opened: October 2022
Where: Jamaica Plain
Info: This cozy neighborhood restaurant serves Italian comfort food made from scratch and inspired by the local trattorias you’d find in Rome.
Opened: January 2023
Where: Charlestown
Info: This casual, counter-service neighborhood restaurant serves up piping hot Detroit-style pizzas and robust subs and sandwiches.
Honorable Mentions
Opened: December 2022
Where: Back Bay
Info: Lolita’s isn’t technically new, but it’s finally reopened after a two year hiatus. Bostonians can once again enjoy delicious Mexican food and cocktails in the trendy gothic setting.
Opened: May 2022
Where: Back Bay
Info: The brainchild of award-winning restaurant owners and chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette, Faccia a Faccia serves a coastal Italian menu. It’s been around for a minute, but recently rebranded for an extra fresh start. Don’t forget to hit Bar Pallino, the underground natural wine bar situated below the restaurant.
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