MA's Michelin Recognition Finally Comes: 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 26 restaurants from the Greater Boston area were honored by the Michelin Guide at an awards ceremony in Philadelphia.

That includes Boston's first restaurant to earn a star, something that is as surprising as it sounds.

Plus: A landmark North Shore restaurant has closed its doors after 80 years in business, and a Massachusetts chocolate business has been named one of the nation's "most ethical."

Here's what else was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• 26 MA Restaurants Honored By Michelin Guide, Including City's 1st Star
• New North Shore Food Distribution Hub To Help Fight Hunger Crisis
• Iconic North Shore Restaurant Closes For Good After 80 Years
• Medford Police Deliver Food To Seniors Ahead Of Thanksgiving
• Somerville Allocating Resources To Fight Food Insecurity
• Somerville Chocolate Business Ranked As One Of Nation's Most Ethical
• Dynamic Food Delivery Hall Coming To Newton: Report
• Diverse Food Hall Coming To Cambridge
• New Coffee Spot Starts Up In Medford
• Unique Food Hall, Ice Cream, Entertainment Options Coming To Burlington Mall