Popular Sports Bar Debuts + MA Breweries Among Best In U.S.: Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — 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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Beloved NYC sports bar is coming to Mass

Rocco's Sports & Rec is set to open its newest location in Boston's Seaport neighborhood. The new location at 250 B St. will officially open on Thursday, Apr. 23. Check out this video to learn more.

The menu will feature lunch and dinner, including lobster dishes, wings and tenders, mini tacos, calamari and more. There will also be fun desserts like sundais and cookie skillets.

These Mass. breweries were among the top 50 craft breweries of 2025

Three small independent breweries in Massachusetts are among the best in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association's list of Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies for 2025.

The Bay State craft breweries that made the list were:

• Boston Beer Co (No. 3)
• Barrel One collective (No. 23)
• Hendler Family Brewing Company (No. 27)

Drivers for food delivery apps now need a permit to operate in Boston

"The permit would require the companies to have liability insurance coverage for all drivers using their platform, including those using motorcycles, mopeds, and electric scooters, and to share aggregate data on delivery trips," according to a media release from Mayor Michelle Wu's office.

Delivery companies must submit proof of adequate insurance coverage to the city and share delivery data, including data on unsafe and illegal vehicle operations on city streets, according to the release.

More Massachusetts Food News:

• Beloved Fast-Food Chains Coming To Wayland Under One Roof
• Sky Bar Could Become MA's Official Chocolate Bar Under New Bill
• Popular Fast-food Spot To Open Third Marlborough Location
• New Neighborhood Market To Open In Historic South Shore Bank
• New Ramen Spot To Open In Sudbury
• New Brazilian Steakhouse Set To Debut In Milford
• Beloved Italian Eatery Reopening In Boston After Remodeling
• New Mexican Eatery Officially Open In Worcester
• Beloved MA Bar Expands To Cape Cod With New Outdoor Venue
• New Smoothie, Protein Shop Debuts In Westborough
• Expanding Restaurant Chain To Open Burlington Mall Location
• Halal Restaurant Is Finally Saying Hello To Newton
• Taste Of Somerville 2026 Set For Summer

Catch Up On Past Food Roundups:

• Gourmet Burger Spot Debuts + MA Pizzeria Recognized
• Popular Soup Dumpling Chain Coming + Beloved Steakhouse Debuts
• Beloved Italian Favorite Closing + Milkshake Factory Is Here

• Beloved Burger Chain Is Here + Popular Ice Cream Shop Charts Opening