MA Restaurant Gets Festive + Beloved Brewery Closing: MA 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.

This week, we learned that a beloved brewery in Marlborough will close its doors at the end of the month.

However, there were some openings across the state, including a local mexican restaurant chain and a Japanese takeout spot.

Here's what was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• Beloved Marlborough Brewery To Close Its Doors
• This MA Restaurant Was Named Among The Most Festive In The Country
• Local Mexican Restaurant Chain Expanding Into Medford: Report
• Salem Schools, Beverly Learning Centers Awarded $115K In Food Grants
• Salem Restaurant Week Returns For 2026
• Japanese Takeout Restaurant Opens In Somerville
• Jack's Abby To Host Second Weekend Of German Christmas Market
• Farm-To-Table Culinary Concept Nears Opening On Cape Cod