13-03-2025
Việt Citron opens in Somerville; the Nonantum Press Room serves luxurious paninis in Newton
Near the Prudential Center,
Don't Tell Aunty
(1080 Boylston St.) — which bills itself as Boston's first Indian gastropub — serves kale fritters, chutneys and naan chips, masala fries, and mango lasso cheesecake paired with cocktails made with curry brine and coconut milk. It's new from the team behind
Godavari
,
Vaanga
, and
Madras Dosa Co
. They're softly open now, with a grand opening slated for April.
Snacks from Madras Dosa Co.
Handout
Coming soon
: Speaking of which, The Street Chestnut Hill (55 Boylston St.) welcomes a branch of
Madras Dosa Co
. later this year, with an open kitchen and fast-casual, customizable rice and lentil crepes with sweet or savory fillings. A Seaport location opened in 2021.
Expansions
: Last but not least, some juicy barbecue news. The ever-growing
Smoke Shop BBQ
franchise from noted pitmaster Andy Husbands (
Tremont 647)
opens a new branch in Woburn (2 Elm St.) on Friday, March 21, with meats smoked on-site, a vast whiskey collection — and plenty of TVs tuned to sports, Husbands says.
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