Mainely Burgers at Boston Landing in Brighton Has Closed

The sole remaining Boston-area location of a gourmet burger spot with roots up north has shut down.

According to a source, Mainely Burgers at Boston Landing in Brighton is no longer in business, with a sign out front saying that it shuttered over the past few days (and its website and social media have confirmed this). There had once been two locations in the local area, with the location in Cambridge's Central Square closing in 2023; it does appear that the Mainely Burgers food trucks will remain in operation in Maine, based on information from its social media.

The Boston Landing location of Mainely Burgers first opened toward the end of 2018.

The address for the now-closed location of Mainely Burgers at Boston Landing was 133 Guest Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the business is at https://www.mainelyburgers.com/

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Firebird Pizza Co. Opens in Wellesley

A new dining spot that features pizza and chicken sandwiches has come to the western suburbs of Boston, and a local restaurant group is behind the place.

According to its website and social media, Firebird Pizza Co. is now open in Wellesley, moving into the space on Forest Street that had been home to Deluxe Pizza. An article from The Swellesley Group indicates that the Wellesley Restaurant Group (The Local Kitchen & Drinks, Wayland Pizza Company) is behind the new eatery, with the website for FireBird Pizza Co. saying that "we're igniting a fresh take on comfort food....With a vibe that's modern, laid-back, and full of flavor, FireBird is here to turn up the heat in Wellesley."

The address for FireBird Pizza Co. is 1 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481. Its website can be found at https://www.firebirdpizzaco.com/

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Little India in Waltham Has Closed; Incredible India to Replace It

A suburban Indian restaurant that was slated to close last fall only to remain in operation has closed for real this time, though a new Indian dining spot will be taking over its space.

According to a Facebook post from The Waltham Channel, Little India in Waltham has shuttered and is being sold, with a restaurant called Incredible India planning to open in the Moody Street space, keeping the menu and the space "mostly the same" while a post within the thread from the owner's son indicates that the staff will also remain in place, at least for now. Little India, which first opened 37 years ago, said back in October of 2024 that the landlord was not going to be renewing its lease which was to end at the end of November, though the restaurant ended up staying open on a month-by-month basis.

The address for the now-closed Little India (and upcoming Incredible India) is 475 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453.

[Earlier Article]
Little India in Waltham Is Planning to Close

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Birds of Paradise in Brighton Is Closing

A cocktail lounge that has a well-known local mixologist and restaurateur behind it is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Birds of Paradise at the Charles River Speedway in Brighton is closing its doors, with an Instagram post from the business saying the following:

We'd like to thank the Brighton community for the last couple years at the Speedway @charlesriverspeedway. To all of the staff, past and present, thank you for taking part in our journey around the world. Our last three services will be: - Wednesday 10/29 - Thursday 10/30 - Friday 10/31 Come and take one or two final flights with us

Ran Duan (Baldwin Bar, Blossom Bar, Ivory Pearl) and his team are behind Birds of Paradise, which its Instagram page says is "inspired by the golden age of travel."

The address for Birds of Paradise is 525 Western Avenue #12, Brighton MA, 02135. Its website can be found at https://www.birdsofparadisebar.com/

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Urban Hearth in North Cambridge to Move to New Space in Inman Square

An award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Cambridge is making plans to move into a new space.

According to a press release, Urban Hearth in North Cambridge is planning to move to Inman Square, with Chef/Owner Erin Miller looking at a "reimagined space" to Cambridge Street that includes table seating, a six-seat chef's counter, a full-service bar, and more. It looks like the new location of Urban Heath could be opening in the late first quarter or early second quarter of 2026, and the original restaurant on Mass. Ave. will remain in operation while renovations are made to the new space--and it is slated to become home to a new concept under the same ownership once Urban Hearth completes its move to Inman Square. 

Since opening in 2016, Urban Hearth has won multiple Best of Boston awards in Boston Magazine, while Miller was recently named a 2025 finalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef, Northeast award.

The current address for Urban Hearth is 2263 Massachusetts Avenue while its new address will be at 1281 Cambridge Street; the website for the restaurant is at https://www.urbanhearth.net/

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Papa Gino's in Hyde Park Has Closed; Only One Now Remaining Within the Boston City Limits

Another location of a local group of pizzerias has closed, leaving a sole location in operation within the city of Boston.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Papa Gino's in Hyde Park is no longer in business, which means that the location on Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester is the only one remaining in Boston, though a number of outlets remain open in the suburbs including one nearby in Dedham. The Hyde Park location was one of the first of the chain to open back in the mid-1960s (which is around the time that the chain debuted in East Boston), and while there had once been more than 200 restaurants in the region, most have closed, including more than 50 when the company declared bankruptcy back in 2018.

A sign out front at the Hyde Park location does say that it is a "temporary" closure, but the website for the chain has removed the location so it does appear to be permanent.

The address for the now-closed Hyde Park location of Papa Gino's was 1270 River Street, Hyde Park, MA, 02136. The website for the chain is at https://www.papaginos.com/

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