Each week, Boston.com will highlight the restaurant openings worth knowing about across the Greater Boston region. Some spots will already be open, while others are set to debut before the end of 2025 or in early 2026. At least one featured restaurant will always be a bonus item - either a pop-up, a collaboration, or event at area restaurants. Want more on the latest food and drink news?
Boston's inaugural Michelin moment has been the talk of the town, inviting congratulatory messages, discussions of disappointment, and already future outlooks. The teams at restaurants that made the guide, like Pagu, had to juggle the shock of winning, as well as respond to an uptick in emails and other communication about reservations. To be clear, it's a good problem to have, but chef-owner Tracy Chang noted it was pretty immediate after the Michelin gala in Philadelphia last Tuesday evening.