Sign up for The Dish
Stay up to date on the latest food and drink news from Boston.com.
5 can’t-miss restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston this week
Stay up to date on the best new restaurants, recent openings, and the biggest dining updates across Greater Boston's food scene.
It’s a good time to be a Greater Boston diner in 2025, with exciting and diverse restaurant openings occurring all over the metro area.
Each week, Boston.com will highlight the restaurant openings worth knowing about across the Greater Boston region. Some spots will already be open, while others are set to debut soon or later this year. At least one featured restaurant will always be a bonus item — either a pop-up, a collaboration, or event at area restaurants.
Want more on the latest food and drink news? Sign up for The Dish, our newsletter featuring the latest food and drink news, chef Q&As, deep dives on industry issues, expert tips on where to eat and drink, and more.
What’s new in Greater Boston restaurant openings this week
Bey
A fine dining restaurant centered around Lebanese cuisine is coming to the South End. Information is currently limited on the concept, but listed manager Lina Samaha sought a full liquor license in August and told the Licensing Board that the restaurant would have two floors and 67 seats for patrons.
Advertisement:
Opening date: September 2025
280 Shawmut Ave., South End
Blank Street Coffee
The spot that once held Twin Donuts, an Allston landmark and beloved diner, will soon be another location of Blank Street Coffee, the New York chain of automated coffee shops. An announcement said the chain would restore the neon Twin Donuts sign but also incorporate Blank Street branding. The Allston location may also serve exclusive items that pay tribute to its diner predecessor.
Opening date: Spring 2026
501 Cambridge St., Allston
Life Alive Organic Cafe
This Lowell-based, health-conscious cafe continues to expand its footprint in Greater Boston, now giving the Burlington crowd a chance to try a Green Goddess grain bowl or slurp down one of their many smoothies. Keep an eye out seasonally for new additions to the menu.
Advertisement:
Open now (August 2025)
91 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
Love Art Sushi
The fast-casual poke bowl restaurant is adding a third location to the Seaport, with the same menu that includes curated poke bowls (a deconstructed California roll, a garlicky shrimp bowl, and more), handheld sushi wraps, and customizable sushi bowls.
Open now (September 2025)
53 Northern Ave., Seaport
Bonus: Iru reopens
After a month-long break in September, the buzzy Korean restaurant Iru will reopen to guests in October, promising “new treasures” after the team’s travels to Japan and Korea. Reservations don’t appear to be open just yet, but when they do, it’s best to act fast in order to get a seat at this busy Brookline restaurant.
Reopening date: Wednesday, Oct. 1
238 Washington St., Brookline
To comment, please create a screen name in your profile
To comment, please verify your email address
Conversation
This discussion has ended. Please join elsewhere on Boston.com