3 MA Restaurants Named Among Best In America: Food Week

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Two restaurants in Mass. named among 100 best in the country

Two restaurants in Massachusetts are among the 100 best in the country, according to a new list from OpenTable, a popular online reservation platform.

The restaurants from Massachusetts are LUNE in Dennisport and Pammy’s in Cambridge.

Mass. spot among top 25 new restaurants in America

Liars in Somerville was named on a list of America’s Best New Restaurants Of 2026 released this week. That’s according to The Infatuation, a national restaurant review website known for its opinionated dining guides and recommendations.

New Irish pub to launch in Mass.

Session House is expected to open at 782 Adams St. in Boston. The business, which will take over the former Scobie’s Cafe & Bar space, has not yet announced an exact opening date.

New North Shore Asian eatery celebrates opening

A new North Shore Asian food and fresh sushi option celebrated its soft opening on Tuesday, with the Red Lantern in Marblehead offering a full menu and welcoming guests from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Red Lantern opened in the former Mai Tai Lounge location on Pleasant Street.

More Massachusetts Business News:

• Plymouth Brewery Shutting Down
• The Dogfather To Celebrate First Anniversary In Marlborough
• Popular Worcester County Caterer Debuts Takeout Only Store
• Swedish Candy Shop Formally Launching In Boston's Beacon Hill
• AI-Powered Food Market Opens In Arlington
• Brookline Bagel Spot Opening 2nd Location In Somerville
• Beloved Wayland Pizzeria Reopening 3 Years After Fire
• Marlborough Restaurant Week Returns For 2026
• Popular Cafe Chain Debuts At Former TGI Fridays Dedham
• Salem Fall Restaurant Week To Feature 16 Dining Spots Starting Sunday
• North Shore Tequila, Taco, Whiskey Bar To Close Salem Location
• Braintree Gets Creative With Chocolate-Making Fun
• Weymouth Restaurant Brings Holiday Cheer With Nutcracker Painting Night
• Falmouth Restaurant Steps Up To Help Those In Need
• Rosa's Food Shoppe Opens Thanksgiving Orders
• Weston Library Turns Holiday Shopping Into A Sweet Deal With Annual Book And Bake Sale

Catch Up On Past Business Roundups:

• Beloved Chocolate Shop + Neighborhood Cafe Expands
• MA Pizzeria Named Among Best In U.S. + International Grocer Debuts
• All-You-Can-Eat Steakhouse Debuts + New Taproom Coming
• Favorite Grocer Opens New Store + Women’s Sports Bar Coming To MA
• Longtime MA Sports Bar Closes For Good