MA Hot Dog Among Best In America + Famous Japanese Restaurant Coming: MA Food Week

Welcome to Patch's weekly round-up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings, and more in the state's dining scene.

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Where to eat in Mass. this summer

Summer dining is underway across the Commonwealth with patios, waterfront venues, rooftop bars and brand-new restaurants giving Bay Staters plenty of places to try.

Whether you're looking for waterfront seafood on Cape Cod, rooftop cocktails in Boston or a new patio in Central Massachusetts, there's something for everyone.

Patch has put together a list of some of the best places to eat across the Commonwealth this season. You can find it here.

Mass. restaurant named among best hot dog spots in America

George's Coney Island Hot Dogs was included in a USA Today Network list of the best hot dogs in America. The Worcester restaurant was featured alongside hot dog spots from across the country.

Renowned Japanese handroll restaurant from NYC debuts in Mass.

A contemporary Japanese handroll concept from restaurateur Kevin Liu is coming to MarketStreet in Lynnfield this fall, bringing New York City to Lynnfield.

This will mark Matsunori's first North Shore location and the brand's first suburban expansion.

Burger restaurant opening new concept in Greater Boston

BRED Brands will officially open BRED Bar on Thursday, July 23, at 730 Main St. in Cambridge. The restaurant expands on the company's BRED Gourmet concept, adding a full-service dining room, cocktail bar, lounge, and entertainment space while keeping its burgers as the featured item.

Award-winning Mass. eatery to close for good

Chickadee in Boston's Seaport neighborhood announced on Wednesday that it would close for good. The restaurant’s final day of service will be Saturday, at its 21 Drydock Ave. space inside the Innovation and Design Building.

Italian restaurant suddenly shutters

Real Italian Gusto, an Italian restaurant open at 24 High St. in Medford Square for more than a decade, has closed its doors. The eatery posted a message to Instagram on Tuesday announcing the closure.

Wonder to open on North Shore with ribbon cutting

A new Wonder location in Peabody is set to officially open on July 23 at 229 Andover Street, with a ribbon-cutting, giveaways, live music, and free samples.

The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., and the location will operate during regular business hours from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

More Massachusetts Food News:

• Popular Mediterranean Eatery Lands At Boston Logan Airport
• Marlborough Ice Cream Shop Lands On MA Ice Cream Trail
• Hudson Restaurant Week Returns With Summer Menus Downtown
• Brookline Bakery Named Massachusetts' Best In National Ranking
• Historic Theater Buildings In Arlington And Somerville Up For Sale
• North Shore Coffee Shop With Inspired Mission To Close After 9 Years
• MarketStreet Lynnfield To Add Renowned Japanese Handroll Restaurant From NYC
• The Salem Pantry Serves 33K Yearly Meals Amid Growing North Shore Need
• Tewksbury Community Market To Feature Dozens Of Vendors
• Beloved Taco Spot To Close In Worcester
• Worcester Ice Cream Shop Lands On MA Ice Cream Trail
• Popular Mexican Restaurant Opens Second Worcester Location
• Shrewsbury Ice Cream Shop Lands On MA Ice Cream Trail
• Marlborough Food Truck And Arts Festival Returns Downtown

Catch Up On Past Food Roundups:

• Popular Cafe, Lifestyle Brand Debuts + Beloved Wine Bar Transitioning
• Restaurant Reopens After Fire + National Chains Expand
• Popular Chicken Chain Expands + Bakery Cafe Debuts
• Sushi Spot Shutters + Outdoor Eatery Debuts
• Iconic MA Breakfast Spot Expands + Donut Shop Closes