10-04-2025
Park Bagelry brings a new brand of bagel to Allston; El Barco takes over at Summer Shack
Farewells
: Latin American grocery and snack supplier
Super Bien
closes at Brighton's Charles River Speedway (525 Western Ave.) this weekend, confirms owner Melissa Stefanini.
However: 'Super Bien, the business, isn't going anywhere,' Stefanini promises, focusing instead on private events and popups. (Hopefully, she'll still sell her signature
Stefanini's empanadas brand,
Buenas
, continues at Union Square's Bow Market as well as at retailers like
Formaggio Kitchen
and
Russ & Mimi's
. Next door, she also stocks many Super Bien staples at a new market,
BOWdega
.
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Ernie Campbell of Jamaica Mi Hungry got started as a personal chef 13 years ago and branched into catering and a food truck, supported by culinary incubator CommonWealth Kitchen, before opening his first restaurant in Jamaica Plain in 2019.
Bonnie Rosenbaum of CommonWealth Kitchen
Openings:
Office dining has become more exciting: Chef Ernie Campbell opens a downtown location of
Jamaica Mi Hungry
(289 Devonshire St.) this week. Campbell is known for braised oxtail, jerk chicken, and curry goat.
Campbell got started as a personal chef 13 years ago and branched into catering and a food truck, supported by culinary incubator
CommonWealth Kitchen
, before opening his first restaurant in Jamaica Plain in 2019.
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Dandelion
has sprouted at the
Boston Harbor Hotel
(70 Rowes Wharf), serving quiches, pastries, grab-and-go sandwiches, and bowls, plus kombucha and craft beer. Pop in daily between 6:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Pop-ups
: Springtime looks a little different this year at the Back Bay's
Summer Shack
(50 Dalton St.): Martha's Vineyard favorite
El Barco
takes over starting on Thursday, April 17, serving trendy tacos (a Smashburger version comes with beef, American cheese, and pickles) and tequila. Per a rep, El Barco will test the waters as a pop-up, with the possibility of staying in the space longer. Cambridge's Summer Shack remains open.
Rebrands
: Nightlife venue
Mariel Underground
(10 Post Office Square) closes on Saturday, May 31. Their COJE Management Group replaces it with a new concept this fall.
Restaurant Week:
Portland, N.H., and the surrounding area celebrates Restaurant Week: Portsmouth & The Seacoast, kicking off on Thursday, April 10, and running until Saturday, April 19. Enjoy prix-fixe meals at more than 30 destinations, with prices starting at $32. Check out the tasty lineup at
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