Trader Joe's To Open New MA Store In This Town: 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 Trader Joe's is set to open a new Boston location as part of a plan to open 21 new stores in 13 states this year.

Trader Joe’s already has 20 of its value-focused grocery stores in Massachusetts. They’re located in Hyannis, Framingham, Peabody, Burlington and Hanover.

Also this week, Boston's Estella announced it will open its second location this summer at Patriot Place. With its flagship location in downtown Boston, Estella "delivers an exceptional dining experience that fuses food from various backgrounds and cultures."

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

• Have These Popular Mushrooms Been Found In MA? What You Need To Know
• New Nantucket Steakhouse Names Executive Chef
• Natick Community Organic Farm's Farm Fest Returns This Weekend
• This MA Chef Will Represent Boston In James Beard Foundation Series
• Patriot Place Announces Summer Opening For Newest Restaurant
• The Naked Oyster To Close On Cape Cod This Summer
• Beloved MA Taco Spot Opens In Natick Next Week
• Trader Joe’s Expanding In MA With 1 New Store
• Jack's Abby Welcomes Spring With Maifest 2025 In Framingham
• Vegan Restaurant Opening Second Location In Cambridge
• Asian Restaurant Coming To Somerville's Assembly Row: Report
• Somerville Brewery Receives World Beer Cup Recognition
• 20 Years After Bankruptcy, This Iconic Restaurant Returns To MA