5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (Jan. 8, 2026)
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5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (Jan. 8, 2026)
"Restaurants The new year is already off to a great start when it comes to restaurant openings and fresh updates in Greater Boston's dining scene. In the months ahead, we have major restaurant openings from Michelin chefs and famous New York restaurateurs, as well as a swell of diverse and delicious smaller restaurants joining our neighborhoods. Each week, Boston.com will highlight the restaurant openings worth knowing about across the region."
"Some spots will already be open, while others are set to debut in 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? Sign up for The Dish, Boston.com's newsletter featuring the latest food and drink news, chef Q&As,"
"The Burlington concept known for bringing craft beverage brands and a scratch kitchen under one roof is expanding to South Boston with a different approach. Instead of four individual beverage brands bringing their products to the space, Common Craft in Southie will house a main dining room with two bars: a separate bar for craft cocktails called the Stillroom, and a space that highlights makers and producers (for example, knife makers, fishermen, and other specialties) called the Current."
Greater Boston's dining scene is experiencing a wave of new openings that include major restaurants from Michelin chefs and well-known New York restaurateurs, along with many smaller neighborhood establishments. Some restaurants are already open while others are slated to debut in 2026, and weekly highlights will feature notable openings and at least one bonus item such as a pop-up, collaboration, or event. Common Craft is opening in South Boston with a main dining room and two distinct bars: the Stillroom for craft cocktails and the Current to showcase makers and producers; menus have not been released yet. SoWa added a restaurant serving Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine with a full bar and split combination plates featuring injera flatbread topped with Kitfo beef and lentil stew.
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