With intriguing and varied restaurant openings taking place around the metro area, 2025 is a great year to be a diner in Greater Boston.
Every week, Boston.com will showcase the noteworthy restaurant openings in the Greater Boston area. While some slots will be available immediately, others will make their debut later this year. There will always be a bonus item of at least one featured restaurant, which could be a pop-up, partnership, or event at local eateries.
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What s new in Greater Boston restaurant openings this week
Hearth & Hug Bakery
Natalie Hug, the proprietor of Hearth & Hug Bakery, seized the opportunity to expand her Boston Public Market bakery into a larger, more permanent location when a cafe space opened up in Somerville. In order to make the huge shift, she is presently soliciting money on NuMarket, which pays contributors 120% back in credits to utilize in the future.
Date of opening: autumn 2025
Somerville, 349 Highland Ave.
Iru
I wish you luck in getting into this brand-new Korean eatery in Brookline, which is restaurateur Hajime Yamazaki’s first establishment in the United States. The menu’s highlight is the samgyetang, a ginseng chicken soup made by Yamazaki using his mother’s recipe.
Now available (April 2025)
Brookline, 238 Washington St.
Milkweed
With Milkweed’s expansion to Dorchester, there’s a new breakfast option in town for those who have a sweet appetite. You may anticipate the same menu items, such as smoothies, Lucky Charms pancakes, and a lunch and supper menu.
Now open (May 2025)
Dorchester, 1010 Morrissey Blvd.
The Block at Woods Hill
farm-to-table eatery Next door, Woods Hill Pier 4 is introducing a concept that blends a market with a restaurant that specializes in local vegetables. Diners can stock up on charcuterie items or artisanal products at the market, while the night menu will provide both tapas and larger dinners. The day menu will include sandwiches like a jamon beurre.
Date of opening: June 27
Seaport, 300 Pier 4 Blvd.
Bonus:
Distraction Brewing Co.
reopening
The Rozzie artisanal brewery will formally reopen Thursday at 4 p.m. under new ownership. While you’re there, get one of their new summer cans, and their outdoor terrace will also be open.
Date of reopening: June 26
Roslindale, 2 Belgrade Avenue
For Boston.com, Katelyn Umholtz writes about cuisine and dining establishments. In addition, Katelyn writes a weekly food newsletter called The Dish.
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