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The Fall 2017 Restaurant Opening Guide: Boston Proper

It’s a delicious season

Fall 2017 is shaping up to be an exciting season in the Boston dining scene. There are many restaurant openings on the horizon, including a number of expansions of well-loved local restaurants. Moody’s Delicatessen, for example, is expanding from Waltham to Back Bay; Union Square’s Ebi Sushi will get a Fenway sibling, Sushi Kappo; Boston Chops will add a Downtown Crossing location; and Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar just expanded from Back Bay to Fort Point.

The season also includes the expansions of a few high-profile out-of-towners, such as Portland’s Eventide Oyster Co., which just got a sibling spot (with a slightly different concept) in Fenway; New York’s iconic Magnolia Bakery, whose Boston expansion comes admittedly a few years past the cupcake bubble, but it’ll be a fun spot nonetheless; New York’s extraordinarily popular food cart and restaurant empire, the Halal Guys; and a massive New York-based music venue and restaurant with a focus on wine, City Winery.

Here’s the rundown on fall 2017 restaurant openings in Boston proper, listed by neighborhood, with a sneak peek at the end at some openings that’ll take place beyond fall.

For openings in other nearby areas, consult the full index or jump directly to one of the following guides:

Greater Boston (including Brookline, Newton, Watertown, and more)

Cambridge and Somerville

North Shore (including Amesbury, Salem, and more)

MetroWest and Central Massachusetts (including Framingham, Worcester, and more)

This guide was initially published on August 23, 2017; it is being updated periodically through the end of fall 2017, and the date of the most recent update appears above. Something missing? Email [email protected].

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Allston

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An ice cream-filled crepe at Crepe & Ice Cream 89C, now open in Allston.

Crepe & Ice Cream 89C [NOW OPEN]

77 Harvard Ave., Allston, Boston

This dessert-focused shop serves Thai-style ice cream rolls, ice cream-filled crepes, bubble tea, and more. (There are also savory crepe options.) The name might refer to minus 89 degrees Celsius, the coldest recorded temperature on Earth (Antarctica, 1983). Opened: Late September 2017

Our Fathers Delicatessen

196 N. Harvard St., Lower Allston, Boston

This “modern Jewish deli inspired by old school tradition but firmly rooted in new school ways” comes from the group behind Franklin Cafe, Tasty Burger, and Citizen Public. It will open in the Continuum building in Lower Allston, and it’s going to have some pretty cool windows. One side will be for takeout, while the other side will be a restaurant and full bar. Expect a lot of gin. Projected opening: Before the end of 2017

Back Bay

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A spread of food at Dig Inn, which expanded to the Prudential Center this fall.

Citrus & Salt

142 Berkeley St., Back Bay, Boston

Jason Santos is turning Back Bay Harry’s into more of a sibling of one of his other restaurants, Buttermilk & Bourbon — but where Buttermilk & Bourbon focuses on New Orleans-inspired cuisine, Citrus & Salt will take its cues from coastal Mexican. The Citrus & Salt menu will feature a number of similar items to Buttermilk & Bourbon, but with a South American twist. Projected opening: November 21, 2017

Dig Inn [NOW OPEN]

800 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

Very close to its existing Back Bay location, this fast-casual New York chain with a penchant for local sourcing is now open inside the Prudential Center, serving customizable grain bowls and more. Opened: October 18, 2017

Moody’s Delicatessen & Provisions

500 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

Joshua Smith is expanding his meat empire in a few ways this year, including a Back Bay version of his popular Waltham deli. The new location will be similar to the original, reports Zagat, with the addition of “lighter cafe fare,” such as grain bowls, avocado toast, bagels, and daily flatbread specials. Plus, he’s adding a couple of adjacent spots to his existing Waltham space. And a holiday season pop-up on Newbury Street. And a California location. Projected opening: Second week of November 2017

Poke Bento and Beard Papa’s [NOW OPEN]

827 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

In an unlikely partnership, a new poke spot has teamed up with Japan-based cream puff chain Beard Papa’s for a location that offers plenty of raw fish and sweet desserts. Opened: Early October 2017

Brighton

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A weekly special at the Somerville Flatbread Company location. The local chain is expanding to Brighton this fall.

Flatbread Company

Boston Landing, 80 Guest St., Brighton, Boston

The Amesbury-based pizza chain will expand to Brighton’s new Boston Landing development for its 15th location, and like the Somerville location, it will have a candlepin bowling alley attached. Projected opening: Fall 2017

Kohi Coffee Company [NOW OPEN]

Boston Landing, 80 Guest St., Brighton, Boston

This Provincetown coffee shop has expanded to the new Boston Landing development in Brighton, which will also be home to a Flatbread Company and more. Opened: Unknown

Purr Cat Cafe

167 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton, Boston

When Purr Cat Cafe opens, it’ll be Boston’s first cat cafe. There have been numerous delays in the opening process, and the young cafe’s social media presence has been marred by drama, but owner Diane Kelly is aiming to open the doors this fall. Projected opening: Fall 2017

Charlestown

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Recipe testing for Boston Juicing, opening in Charlestown this fall.

Boston Juicing

283 Main St., Charlestown, Boston

Boston’s obsession with juice continues with a new shop in Charlestown that will serve cold-pressed juices, smoothies, “healthy alternative snacks,” and teas. Projected opening: Fall 2017

Madera 83 Tapas Bar and Kitchen [NOW OPEN]

83 Main St., Charlestown, Boston

Tangierino has been reborn as a tapas bar (under the same ownership), with Townsman alum Matthew Leddy as chef. And yes, the hookah bar remains. Opened: October 12, 2017

Dorchester

Zia Gianna Caffe and Bakery

1739 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, Boston

With a focus on Sicilian cuisine, this forthcoming Italian restaurant will feature espresso, Italian pastries and desserts, Sicilian street foods, sandwiches, and more. To start, Zia Gianna will be open for breakfast and lunch, but ticketed dinner events are on the horizon. Projected opening: November 2017

Downtown Boston

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Salted caramel banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery, expanding from New York City to Boston this fall.

Barracuda on the Fly [NOW OPEN]

55 Bromfield St., Downtown Crossing, Boston

Barracuda Tavern’s food truck spinoff got a brick-and-mortar location in the former Pedro’s Tacos space, serving Key West-inspired seafood. It’s open for weekday lunch only. Opened: October 2, 2017

Boston Chops

52 Temple Pl., Downtown Crossing, Boston

Like its big sibling in the South End, the second Boston Chops steakhouse will be in the former home of a bank, although more recently, the Temple Street space was home to a restaurant called Mantra. Expect a private dining room in the old bank vault and a table lit specifically for Instagrammers. Projected opening: October 2017

Casalinga [NOW OPEN]

151 Hanover St., Haymarket, Boston

Taking over the location of the short-lived Lulu’s Kitchen, Casalinga features a massive pasta menu that includes 30 sauce options, plus pizza, sandwiches, and more. Opened: October 16, 2017

Golden Goose Cafe [NOW OPEN]

65 Atlantic Ave., Waterfront/North End, Boston

Affiliated with Golden Goose Market nearby, this cafe serves breakfast and lunch and seats around three dozen. A seasonal patio could open at a later date. Opened: Early October 2017

Grainmaker [NOW OPEN]

91 Summer St., Downtown Boston

This restaurant draws inspiration from Southeast Asian street food, serving a menu of warm grain bowls, salads, and “street signatures” and allowing customers to select a main protein and a variety of different flavor combinations. Owner Chris Freeman hopes to open 10 locations in the Boston area in the next three or four years; this one is the first. Opened: October 2, 2017

Magnolia Bakery

2-4 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Downtown Boston

New York’s famous Magnolia Bakery, a hallmark of the cupcake boom of the early 2000s, has been promising a Boston location for years, and now it’s almost here, opening at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. This location will serve the same menu as the flagship on New York City’s Bleecker Street. Projected opening: December 2017

Oisa Ramen Slurp & Go

2 Broad St., Downtown Boston

A popular ramen pop-up is getting its own brick-and-mortar location in part of the former Place space. (The other part will be home to Tiki Rock Bar, a tiki bar, which will have its own entrance.) There will be a dozen seats and a menu that offers three types of ramen, plus rice bowls and a small beer selection. It’s meant to be a quick, casual spot, and at least to start, it’ll only be open for lunch and only on weekdays. Projected opening: November 2017

Sweetgreen

60 State St., Downtown Boston

Another location for the DC-based salad chain. This one will be optimized for customers who order online or via the mobile app to be able to get in and out quickly. Projected opening: November 9, 2017

White Bull Tavern

1 Union St., Downtown Boston

This new Faneuil Hall venue will serve oysters, pizza, small plates, rotisserie entrees, and more. It’ll be open for lunch and dinner every day, plus Sunday brunch. Expect an interesting-looking interior, courtesy of Dave O from At Absolute Zero Design, who designed the eclectic Beat Brasserie space in Cambridge. Projected opening: Fall 2017

East Boston

Craft Table & Bar

107 Porter St., East Boston

From the group behind Worcester-based coffee shop Brew on the Grid and more, Craft Table & Bar is opening in East Boston, replacing the nearly decade-old Ecco (and keeping some favorite menu items). The restaurant’s website describes Craft Table as “polished-casual.” It’ll soon have a sibling in Worcester as well. Projected opening: Early November 2017

Fenway

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Fried chicken katsu sandwich at Eventide Fenway, now open.

Cafe Landwer

900 Boylston St., Audubon Circle/Fenway, Boston

This will be the first United States location for the Israeli cafe chain, which serves shakshuka, pizza, Mediterranean foods, and more. (There’s also one in the works for Cleveland Circle in Brighton — as well as one up in Toronto.) Projected opening: Late November 2017

Eventide Fenway [NOW OPEN]

1321 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston

This sibling to Portland, Maine’s acclaimed Eventide Oyster Co. isn’t exactly the same as the original location, but some of Eventide Portland’s greatest hits — hello, brown butter lobster roll — are available at the new spot, which features a “continued service” model that blends counter service with floating servers (so diners don’t have to return to line to order more food and drinks). Opened: October 7, 2017

Sushi Kappo

86 Peterborough St., Fenway, Boston

The co-owner of Union Square, Somerville’s Ebi Sushi will open a new restaurant on Fenway’s “restaurant row,” featuring a similar menu and “good deals on lunch combos.” Keep an eye out for sushi burritos and poke bowls. The new restaurant will have seating for 16; owner Jose Garcia expects that more than half the business will be takeout. Projected opening: October 2017

Tatte Bakery & Cafe [NOW OPEN]

1352 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston

This local cafe chain keeps expanding (there’s also a Back Bay location in the works, opening in the winter.) The new Fenway location includes a full coffee bar (cold brew and nitro options too) and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus brunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There is “plenty of seating,” per the Tatte website, as well as a large patio. Opened: October 30, 2017

Fort Point

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Spicy tuna chilindrinas at Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, which expanded to Fort Point this fall.

Hopsters

51 Sleeper St., Fort Point, Boston

This Newton-based brewery — which allows customers to brew their own beers — will expand to Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood with a brewery and restaurant. Hopsters also operates a beer shop in the Boston Public Market. Projected opening: Around Thanksgiving 2017

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar [NOW OPEN]

253 Summer St., Fort Point, Boston

With one location already in operation in Boston’s Back Bay, Lolita added a second spot in Fort Point this fall. The restaurant is twice the size of its original counterpart, with an added bonus of an expanded menu and even more tequila. Opened: October 14, 2017

The Smoke Shop

343 Congress St., Fort Point, Boston

Andy Husbands’ Kendall Square barbecue restaurant is expanding to the former Tavern Road space in Boston’s Fort Point with lots of meat and lots of whiskey. Projected opening: December 2017

Jamaica Plain

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Juices from Juicygreens, opening in Jamaica Plain this fall.

Evergreen Eatery

154 Green St., Jamaica Plain, Boston

From the owners of JP Seafood Cafe comes a farm-to-table restaurant serving classic American diner food with some Latin, Caribbean, and Asian influences. There’ll be an express coffee and juice bar for customers in a hurry. Projected opening: Mid-November 2017

Exodus Bagels

3346 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, Boston

This popular pop-up had a Roslindale brick-and-mortar in the works for a while, but plans have shifted — that space will remain the Exodus kitchen, but the first Exodus storefront will be in the former Canto 6 space in JP. Projected opening: December 2017

Juicygreens

57 South St., Jamaica Plain, Boston

This Jamaica Plain juice bar, located in the former Harvest Co-op space on South Street, will also serve toasts, salads, acai bowls, and more, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options available. Projected opening: November 2017

Seaport District

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Crab, lobster, and shrimp rolls at Luke’s Lobster, which is expanding to the Seaport District this fall.

75 on Courthouse Square

60 Seaport Blvd., Seaport District, Boston

This will be the latest in a group that includes 75 Chestnut and 75 on Liberty Wharf, as well as Boston’s two Cheers locations and Hampshire House. It will be located in a Seaport complex that includes a Kings Bowl and Tuscan Kitchen, and it’ll serve American comfort food. Projected opening: December 2017

Better Bagels [NOW OPEN]

83 Seaport Blvd., Seaport District, Boston

The popular New York-style bagel pop-up got a permanent home at the One Seaport Square development this fall, serving bagels, sandwiches, and more. Opened: Late October 2017

Caffe Nero [NOW OPEN]

55 Northern Ave., Seaport District, Boston

Yet another location for the London-based, Italy-inspired cafe chain, which has been expanding rapidly around the Boston area over the past few years.

Honeygrow [NOW OPEN]

100 Northern Ave., Seaport District, Boston

This Philadelphia-based fast-casual chain recently opened its first Boston location in the Fenway neighborhood, and Seaport followed close behind. Honeygrow centers around customizable stir-fried dishes: Customers can choose from a variety of rice and noodle bases, vegetables, meats, sauces, and more. An abbreviated version of Honeygrow, Minigrow, is expected to open in early 2018 at a yet-to-be-announced address. Opened: October 13, 2017

Kings Seaport [NOW OPEN]

60 Seaport Blvd., Seaport District, Boston

Part of the ever-expanding group of Kings bowling-and-more venues around the country, Kings Seaport features a full-service restaurant and lounge along with a variety of games, from bowling and billiards to skee-ball and air hockey. A room called the Draft Room has a bar and tons of televisions and big screens for watching sports. Opened: October 30, 2017

La Colombe

29 Northern Ave., Seaport District, Boston

The Philadelphia-based coffee roaster and cafe chain already has one Boston location (in the Leather District), and two more are on the way, with this Seaport location on deck for a fall opening, followed eventually by a Back Bay opening. Projected opening: Early November 2017

Luke’s Lobster

53 Northern Ave., Seaport District, Boston

A third Massachusetts location is on the way for this New York-based, Maine-inspired fast-casual chain. Luke’s Lobster serves lobster rolls and more. Projected opening: December 2017

Scorpion Bar and the Grand [NOW OPEN]

58 Seaport Blvd., Seaport District, Boston

The Big Night Entertainment Group (Red Lantern, Empire, and more) opened a version of one of its Connecticut venues, Scorpion Bar, in Boston’s Seaport this fall, full of tequila and tacos. The multi-story space also includes a nightclub called the Grand. Opened: October 25 (the Grand) and 26 (Scorpion Bar), 2017

Sweetgreen

47 Northern Ave., Seaport District, Boston

DC-based salad chain Sweetgreen keeps expanding around the Boston area. After this location opens, another one will open in downtown Boston two days later. Projected opening: November 7, 2017

Tuscan Kitchen Seaport

64 Seaport Blvd., Seaport District, Boston

With locations in Burlington, MA, Salem, NH, and Portsmouth, NH, Tuscan Kitchen Seaport will expand to Boston this fall in a massive space at the One Seaport Square development, seating 320 people and serving Neapolitan-style pizza, fresh pasta, and other regional Italian cuisine. (Unlike its New Hampshire counterparts, it won’t have a separate market section.) Projected opening: Mid-November 2017

South Boston

The Broadway

732 E Broadway, South Boston

Longtime nightlife spot Boston Beer Garden closed here in early 2017, to be revamped into the Broadway under the same ownership. The same crew also recently revamped their Southie spot, the Playwright, into the Punk & Poet. Projected opening: Mid-November 2017

South End

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Canelés from Mistral, which is getting a French sibling, Bar Lyon, this fall.

Bar Lyon

1750 Washington St., South End, Boston

The newest restaurant from the Columbus Hospitality Group (Mistral, Mooo…., Ostra, etc.) will feature Lyonnaise cuisine, from duck confit to saucisson, complemented by an all-French wine list. The restaurant, located a block from Toro in the South End, will seat around 60, making it fairly small compared to the rest of the group’s venues. Projected opening: Fall 2017

Jugos Supremo [NOW OPEN]

502 Massachusetts Ave., South End, Boston

This juice bar has an older sibling in Back Bay. The new location has space for 11 people inside, and there’s a small seasonal patio outside. On the menu: juice, a range of coffee beverages, acai bowls, and more. Opened: November 1, 2017

Lobstah on a Roll [NOW OPEN]

537 Columbus Ave., South End, Boston

This restaurant primarily focuses on takeout, serving lobster rolls, lobster dinners, and sandwiches. There’s a five-foot-long lobster roll on the menu that incorporates the meat of about 80 lobster. (An Arlington location is also in the works.) Opened: Early November 2017

West End

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A meal at Tasty Burger, expanding to the West End this fall.

Bodega Canal

57 Canal St., West End, Boston

The crew behind Ward 8 and the recently opened North Square Oyster are behind this forthcoming Mexican restaurant and nightclub, and it will be located in the former Grand Canal space. Expect tacos and more, alongside a tequila-focused cocktail list. Projected opening: Late November 2017

City Winery

1 Canal St., West End, Boston

A venue for food, music, and wine that has its roots in New York City will finally arrive in the West End in November. City Winery will serve as a concert venue and private event space, in addition to a winery and restaurant. The venue will have more than 30,000 square feet of space, and the restaurant will seat 100, while the entertainment area will seat 300. Due to some construction setbacks, a number of early fall shows that had already been scheduled were moved to different venues. Projected opening: November 15, 2017

Rogue Lounge

222 Friend St., West End, Boston

Located in the former North Star space, Rogue Lounge is slated to serve sushi, small plates, and more, alongside cocktails and beer, and there’ll be live music and DJs. There will also be private dining space available, and the lounge will have quite a few televisions. Also: mai tais on tap. Projected opening: October 2017

Tasty Burger

1 Nashua St., West End, Boston

This local burger chain is expanding again, this time opening in Boston’s West End — right by TD Garden — this fall. This location will serve beer and wine. Projected opening: Fall 2017

West Roxbury

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The rack of bagels at Local 338, now open in West Roxbury.

320 Cafe

320 Spring St., West Roxbury, Boston

This breakfast-and-lunch spot will take over the former home of West Roxbury’s Spring Street Cafe, courtesy of Joseph Adamo, who was executive chef at Aragosta Bar + Bistro. Projected opening: Fall 2017

Local 338 [NOW OPEN]

1727 Centre St., West Roxbury, Boston

This New York-inspired bagel shop uses bagels that are made 90% in New York, frozen, and shipped to Boston; final prep occurs onsite. Local 338 also serves bialys and coffee. Opened: October 3, 2017

Boston openings beyond fall 2017:

6 West Broadway hotel restaurant and rooftop bar (6 West Broadway, South Boston): Part of Meyer Jabara Hotels, this forthcoming South Boston hotel will have a restaurant as well as a rooftop bar. Projected opening: Early 2019

Alcove (100 Lovejoy Wharf, Waterfront, Boston): Longtime Boston restaurant industry vet Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli (Island Creek Oyster Bar and more) is opening his own place within the Lovejoy Wharf condo building near TD Garden. Projected opening: Spring 2018

Anna’s Taqueria (Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston): The beloved local taqueria chain has had a Prudential Center location in the works for quite some time. Projected opening: By the end of 2017

Backlash Beer Co. (152 Hampden St., Roxbury, Boston): This longtime contract brewer is in the process of opening up its own brewery and taproom. Retail sales began in September 2017, but there’s more permitting and construction that has to happen before the taproom debuts. Projected opening: Unknown

Bartaco (25 Thompson Pl., Fort Point, Boston): This East Coast chain is Barcelona Wine Bar’s more casual counterpart and serves tacos, rice bowls, poke, and more, along with a tequila-heavy booze selection. Projected opening: Unknown

Blue Bottle (Unknown address in Back Bay, plus three other locations in or near Boston): This Californian coffee chain has five locations in the works — a Harvard Square one that is expected to open in fall 2017, plus one in Back Bay and three other mystery locations. Projected opening: Unknown

Bootleg Special (400 Tremont St., South End, Boston): This restaurant will feature Cajun-style boiled seafood dishes, not to mention crawfish poutine, po’ boys, beignets, and more.

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar (1124 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston and another yet-to-be-announced location): The Canadian pizza-focused sports bar chain named for Boston is expanding to Boston; there are two forthcoming locations, one right by Berklee and not far from Fenway. Projected openings: The Fenway location will open in June 2018; the mystery location is slated for 2020

Brato Brewhouse & Kitchen (Tentatively at an unannounced location near Boston Landing in Brighton): The forthcoming brewpub from Cambridge Brewing Company alums will potentially be located in Brighton, but plans haven’t been entirely finalized yet. Projected opening: Unknown; meanwhile, Brato is hosting a number of pop-up events

Burro Bar (1357 Washington St., South End, Boston): The latest from the Alpine Restaurant Group (Painted Burro, Posto, and more) will be a second Burro Bar location, taking over the La Motta’s space. There’s another Burro Bar in Brookline’s Washington Square. Projected opening: Unknown, and La Motta’s is still open as of early November.

Cafe Landwer (Yet-to-be-announced address in Cleveland Circle, Brighton, Boston): This will be the second United States location for the Israeli cafe chain, which serves shakshuka, pizza, Mediterranean foods, and more. (First, it’ll open in Audubon Circle in fall 2017. There’s also a Toronto, Canada location in the works.) Projected opening: April 2018

Cava Back Bay and Fenway (667 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston; 1350 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston): This rapidly expanding DC-based fast-casual Mediterranean chain is also coming to Hingham and Dedham. Projected openings: The Fenway location will open in January 2018; the Back Bay location will open later in 2018 (Hingham and Dedham are both slated for February 2018)

Chilacates (The Tremont, 1480 Tremont St., Mission Hill, Boston): This Jamaica Plain taqueria duo will open a third location, this time in Mission Hill. Projected opening: Early 2018 at the earliest

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse (Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston): The upscale steakhouse chain, which has a Boston location in the Seaport District, will expand to the Pru’s ground floor with a massive 17,000-square-foot location that will seat 450. There will be a seasonal patio as well. Projected opening: Second half of 2018

Democracy Brewing (35 Temple Pl., Downtown Crossing, Boston): A worker-owned brewpub opening in the historic Windsor Button space. It’ll have a tasting room and event space, and the team plans to distribute to bars and restaurants. Projected opening: March 2018

Dos Toros Taqueria (Unknown location): New York-based, Northern California-inspired taqueria chain Dos Toros has lots of expansion planned — and Boston’s on its list. Projected opening: Unknown

D’s Keys Dueling Pianos and Singalong Bar (391 D St., Seaport District, Boston): A dueling piano bar from dueling piano bar veterans. Projected opening: By the end of 2017

Feng Shui (1924 Beacon St., Cleveland Circle, Brighton, Boston): Sushi, hibachi, and Chinese food from a restaurant group with locations in Chelmsford, Waltham, Cohasset, and Tyngsborough. (It’ll open in Burlington eventually as well.) Projected opening: Unknown

Globe Bar & Cafe (384 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston): This longtime Boylston Street staple is just moving a little bit down the street, into the former Rattlesnake space. Projected opening: Unknown

The Halal Guys (Multiple locations): The New York City chain debuted in Boston’s Theatre District in late summer 2017. Coming up next: locations in the Financial District, West End, Back Bay, and Downtown Crossing (as well as Cambridge’s Porter Square). Exact addresses and opening timelines haven’t been announced yet. Projected openings: Unknown

I-CE-NY Back Bay and Allston (217 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston; 1110 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, Boston): More Thai-style rolled ice cream. Projected openings: Unknown

Kaju Tofu House (636 Beacon St., Kenmore Square, Boston): The Harvard Square sibling of an Allston Korean restaurant closed recently, but the number of Kaju locations will soon come back up to two when it opens in the former Thai Dish space in Kenmore. Projected opening: Unknown

La Colombe (250 West Newton St., Back Bay, Boston): The Philadelphia-based coffee roaster and cafe chain already has one Boston location (in the Leather District), and a Seaport Location is slated to open this fall. After that: Back Bay. Projected opening: Unknown

Life Alive (888 Commonwealth Ave., Boston University, Boston): The fourth location for this local vegetarian restaurant — which is also in Cambridge, Salem, and Lowell — will be in the former Panera space by BU. Projected opening: January 2018

Liquid Art House’s unnamed replacement (100 Arlington St., Back Bay, Boston): Liquid Art House will transform into a new concept, opening about two months after closing for renovations. (Closing and reopening dates haven’t yet been announced.) A future West End location might be in the works as well. Projected openings: Unknown

Minigrow (Yet-to-be-announced address): A streamlined sibling to Philly-based stir-fry chain Honeygrow, which now has two Boston locations. Projected opening: Early 2018

Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes (140 Tremont St., Downtown Boston): This Texas-based burger chain has a growing local presence. It recently opened in Jamaica Plain and will expand to the Boston Common area next. (Berlin, Massachusetts is also getting a location.) Projected opening: Unknown

Nourish Your Soul (282 Cambridge St., Beacon Hill, Boston): A juice bar with locations in West Medford and Winchester is expanding to Beacon Hill with smoothies, coffee, chia pudding, toasts, and more. Projected opening: Unknown

Orá Trattorizza (655 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston): A two-floor trattoria/pizzeria from the owner of Piattini Wine Cafe on Newbury Street. Projected opening: Unknown

Pig ‘N Whistle Diner (226 N. Beacon St., Brighton, Boston): A diner that has been closed for 15 years might get resurrected without too many changes. Projected opening: Unknown

The Quiet Few (331 Sumner St., East Boston): A casual restaurant and bar slated for the space briefly occupied by East Boston Kitchen in 2014 (and vacant since then). Projected opening: Unknown

Santeria (10 Post Office Sq., Financial District, Boston): A restaurant, cigar bar, and members-only club from the team behind Yvonne’s, Ruka, and Lolita. Projected opening: Unknown

Shaking Crab (140 Boylston St., Theatre District, Boston): This growing local chain that features Cajun-style boiled seafood will open in the original Troquet space on the edge of the Common. (It’s also expanding to Cambridge’s Porter Square and Brookline’s Coolidge Corner.) Projected opening: Unknown

Shaking Seafood (19 Poplar St., Roslindale, Boston): Another Vietnamese-Cajun seafood boil restaurant. Projected opening: December 2017 or January 2018

The Sip & Spoke Bike Kitchen (611 Columbia Rd., Uphams Corner, Dorchester, Boston): Repair your bike; drink coffee. Projected opening: Unknown

Southern Proper (The Girard, 600 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston): A Southern (“but not kitschy”) restaurant located in a new South End development. Jason Cheek (Sam’s, Toro, KO Prime) is behind it. There may be some barbecue on the menu, but it “won’t be a barbecue joint.” Projected opening: Unknown, but probably after winter 2017-18

Sweetgreen (Post Office Square, Boston): The DC-based salad chain keeps expanding. Two Boston proper ones are slated to open in fall 2017, followed by this one, as well as one each in Dedham (Legacy Place), Wellesley, and Brookline (Coolidge Corner). Projected openings: Unknown

Tatte Bakery & Cafe (399 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston): Following shortly behind a new Fenway location, this expanding local cafe chain will open near the Public Garden. Projected opening: Winter 2017-2018

Tiki Rock Bar (2 Broad St., Downtown Boston): A tiki bar sharing the former Place space with the forthcoming Oisa Ramen Slurp & Go. Projected opening: Unknown

The Westland (10 Westland Ave., near Symphony Hall, Boston): From the group behind Hopewell Kitchen & Bar, the Avenue, and more comes a “classic American tavern” in the long-vacant Symphony 8 space. Projected opening: “Soon”

Time Out Market (401 Park Dr., Fenway): The Landmark Center is being converted into a new development, 401 Park Drive, which will be home to a food hall with roots in Lisbon. (A Miami location will open in 2018.) Time Out Market is owned by the same company behind Time Out media entities. Vendors have not yet been announced, but they’ll reportedly be local. Projected opening: 2019

Xi’an Famous Foods (Location unknown): The popular New York City-based restaurant group known for its Xi’an-style hand-pulled noodles has been talking about Boston expansion since 2016. As of November 2017, a Boston-area lease is almost finalized. Projected opening: Unknown

Xi’an Street Foods (182 Brighton Ave., Allston, Boston): No relation to Xi’an Famous Foods, but presumably more Xi’an cuisine, which may include hand-pulled noodles, a lamb and flatbread stew, and flatbread “burgers.” Projected opening: Unknown

Unnamed Chris Parson project (Location unknown): In partnership with Brian Lesser, Steel & Rye’s Chris Parsons will open a restaurant at an upcoming Boston hotel. The duo also recently launched a boozy business called Speakeasy Imports. Projected opening: Unknown

Unnamed Kristin Canty project (In a new development at the former Anthony’s Pier 4 space, Seaport District, Boston): A farm-to-table project from the team behind Woods Hill Table in Concord. Projected opening: 2019

Unnamed sushi restaurant (118 Dorchester St., South Boston): Mike Shaw of Lincoln Tavern and Loco Taqueria will open a sushi-focused restaurant in the former Salsa’s space. Projected opening: Unknown, but currently hiring

Unnamed Tim Maslow projects (Locations unknown): As promised, Tim Maslow — chef-owner of the now-defunct Ribelle — will eventually open something (or two somethings) in Boston, although he’s currently helping out with two openings up in Maine. In partnership with Brian Lesser, he’s reportedly finalizing two Boston locations for new restaurants. Projected openings: Unknown

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