2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country 2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country
2 Mass Eateries Named Best New Restaurants In Country Bon Appétit magazine recently released its best new restaurants in the country, and out of the two dozen entries, Massachusetts snagged two spots on the list.  Rubato in Quincy and Moëca in Cambridge were recently listed in the foodie magazine's “24 Best New Restaurants of 2023.” Michael Pagliarini and Pamela Ralston opened Moëca, an "elegant nose-to-tail seafood restaurant," last year at 1 Shepard St. in Cambridge, per the magazine. The menu changes often, Bon Appétit writes, but if you can snag a reservation, order the Cape Cod scallops, semolina gnocchi, smo…
(Update) Missing Non-Verbal Autistic Boy, 11, Found In Cambridge (Update) Missing Non-Verbal Autistic Boy, 11, Found In Cambridge
(Update) Missing Non-Verbal Autistic Boy, 11, Found In Cambridge Update: Cambridge police found Susant Thapa around 7 p.m. Police believe he may have taken aa bus to reach the city, but his exact route is unclear.  Original: Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 11-year-old non-verbal autistic child who has been missing since 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19.  Susant Thapa went missing from his home on Washington Street, Massachusetts State Police said. He was wearing a navy blue shirt with white letters and blue Adidas pants.  He was last seen near a T stop at Garfield and Sagamore Avenues at 3:40 p.m. Of particul…
You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It
You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It Like a fairy tale in reverse, a winning lottery ticket will soon turn back into a worthless piece if its owner doesn't hand it over before the end of the month.  The Massachusetts State Lottery announced that a Mass Cash ticket purchased at Joe’s Kwik Mart, 287 Prospect St. in Cambridge, on Sept. 30, 2022, will expire on Sept. 29.  The winner numbers are 07-11-16-27-29.  Whoever has the ticket must turn it in at one of the Lottery claim centers in Braintree, Dorchester, Lawrence, New Bedford, West Springfield, and Worcester before the expiration date.
Boston Eatery Popular For Late-Night Food Closes, Reports Say Boston Eatery Popular For Late-Night Food Closes, Reports Say
Boston Eatery Popular For Late-Night Food Closes, Reports Say Fans of a beloved hamburger restaurant were saddened to see that one of its locations closed for good.  Tasty Burger, a modern fast-food chain founded by a group of chefs, closed its North Station location for good, according to Google and multiple social media reports. The location is no longer listed on the Tasty Burger website.  The burger joint is known for its classic burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs, but it also offers some specialty options. Guests can enjoy traditional burgers, or try one decked out in mushrooms, truffle oil, and steak sauce, or a gorgonzola burger topped with blu…
Man Accused Of Dismembered Roommate Nabbed 6 Years After Murder In Eastern Mass: Police Man Accused Of Dismembered Roommate Nabbed 6 Years After Murder In Eastern Mass: Police
Man Accused Of Dismembered Roommate Nabbed 6 Years After Murder In Eastern Mass: Police A man wanted for murdering and disemboweling his roommate in 2017 was caught in Middlesex County on Thursday, Aug. 24, officials said.  John Hallett, age 54, was arrested at his apartment at 15 Chester Street in Cambridge on an outstanding murder warrant, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  Hallett is accused of beating his roommate with a blunt object before choking him to death in 2017 in Michigan City, Indiana, per a police investigation. Hallett then disemboweled the body and stashed various body parts in multiple public trash cans, police said.  In A…
LEGO Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters LEGO Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters
Lego Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters Boston's Back Bay is about to get a little more playful.  The LEGO Group, makers of the beloved interlocking bricks, announced that the company's headquarters for the Americas will relocate from Enfield, in Hartford County, Connecticut, to 1001 Boylston Street, Boston in 2026.  The company announced in January 2023 that it was searching for a new home for its headquarters. After an "extensive" search, the Boylston Street location was chosen for its rich history, central location between Cambridge and Boston, and the region's diverse talent pool. "Boston is one of the United States’ most l…
Say Goodbye To Boston Eatery With 'Best Fried Chicken Sandwich' Say Goodbye To Boston Eatery With 'Best Fried Chicken Sandwich'
Say Goodbye To Boston Eatery With 'Best Fried Chicken Sandwich' A food hall eatery described as "truly one of the best culinary offerings in the city" will close after serving up a few more of its beloved fried chicken sandwiches.  Bisq Meats and Sandwiches, located in Time Out Market in Fenway, will close its doors permanently after Sunday, Aug. 20, according to a statement from Time Out Market.  Bisq, originally located in Cambridge before moving to Time Out Market, is perhaps best known for its meaty sandwiches. Sando options include a pork belly sandwich, a fried chicken sandwich, and a cubano. It also serves up turkey caesar wraps, crispy chicken …
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location
Eatery Known For Drawing Long Lines Opens New Eastern Mass Location The newest location of a fan-favorite chain is bringing chic brunch dishes and baked goods to Middlesex County.  Tatte Bakery, a chain of bakeshops and brunch restaurants, opened a new location at 645 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington on Wednesday, August 2, according to the eatery's website.  The bakery began in Boston 15 years ago and now serves up its delicious treats and meals at locations across Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tatte Bakery (@tattebakery) The eatery's menu has plenty of o…
Boston Child Sex Trafficker Will Admit To Trying To Get Witness Deported: Feds Boston Child Sex Trafficker Will Admit To Trying To Get Witness Deported: Feds
Boston Child Sex Trafficker Will Admit To Trying To Get Witness Deported: Feds A child sex traffick charged with exposing himself to a woman will plead guilty to trying to threaten her into silence, authorities said.  Mark Pinnock Jr., 32, of Boston, is charged with one count of witness intimidation after he tried to get the woman deported for illegally being in the United States, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Pinnock worked as an Amazon delivery driver in July 2022 when he allegedly showed his penis to a woman working at a condominium complex, the prosecutor said. She reported him to the police.  Pinnock was out of prison on supervised rele…
Tylenol Murders Suspect Found Dead In Massachusetts Apartment Tylenol Murders Suspect Found Dead In Massachusetts Apartment
Tylenol Murders Suspect Found Dead In Massachusetts Apartment The prime suspect in a crime that killed seven people was found dead in Massachusetts, officials say.  James Lewis, who claimed responsibility for the 1982 Tylenol murders, was found dead in Cambridge in an apartment on Gore Street around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, according to the Cambridge Police Department.  He was declared dead shortly after first responders arrived at the scene.  An initial investigation determined that his death was not suspicious.  Lewis wrote a letter to Johnson & Johnson claiming responsibility for tampering with Tylenol products and demand…
Shoplifter Punches Cambridge Clerk In Face To Get Away: Police Shoplifter Punches Cambridge Clerk In Face To Get Away: Police
Shoplifter Punches Cambridge Clerk In Face To Get Away: Police A shoplifter attacked a store clerk in Cambridge Thursday, July 6, when she confronted them as they tried to leave the Harvard Square store, authorities said.  Cambridge police said the clerk had injuries on the left side of her face from the attack. She declined medical treatment, according to police logs.  Cambridge Police responded to a business on JFK street for a disturbance. The reporting victim indicated that the suspect attempted to leave the store without paying for several items. The victim confronted the suspect and the suspect proceeded to punch the victim several time…
Cambridge Bagel Shop Ranks Among Best In US (Outside New York), Report Says Cambridge Bagel Shop Ranks Among Best In US (Outside New York), Report Says
Cambridge Bagel Shop Ranks Among Best In US (Outside New York), Report Says A bagel shop that uses a decades-old sourdough starter is getting new accolades from a revered foodie magazine. Bagelsaurus, a bagel bakeshop and café located at 1796 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, was listed among the top bagel shops in the US by Bon Appetit. Bon Appetit noted that shops have been producing creative types of bagels (ie, not just New York-style) and made a list of just over 20 of the best non-NY bagel shops around the country. Bagelsaurus began in 2013 as a weekly pop-up in Cutty's sandwich shop in Brookline. The same bagels are now being produced in a brick-and-morta…