It seems like every time we turn around a new restaurant is opening or sadly, closing. Here is a round up of restaurant news across the North Shore.
Hamilton-Wenham
The owner of the Black Cow Tap and Grill in Hamilton plans a new waterfront pub in Newburyport, according to the Newburyport Daily News.
The Hamilton location has been closed since April, undergoing renovations thatwill make it lighter and brighter. The significant changes to the front façade,including moving the entrance, have been largely completed. The Hamilton restaurant is slated to reopen in September.
Beverly
From the creators of Soma and Wrapture, Barrel House American Bar is expected to open sometime this month or next, according to their Facebook page.
The classic American bar will feature traditionally prepared cocktails, craft beer, and wines from small producers with outstanding Americanized bistro fare.
Construction on the inside of the restaurant, which was formerly Mandrake on Cabot Street, began in May. Check out photos from the progression here.
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Formerly home to Tryst, the brand new EJ Cabots opened at 282 Cabot St. on Wednesday, Aug. 8. What can patrons expect? Fresh local ingredients, meals made from scratch, and fine cuisine in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere," according to EJ Cabots Facebook page. Check out photos from their opening week here.
Salem
Arthur Ingemi and his team are building a village where residents and visitors of any and all tastes can find food, drink and an atmosphere that hits the spot.
The Village Tavern Grill & Oyster Bar is putting finishing touches on its restaurant, which is slated to open in the space on the pedestrian mall where Lakay Island was previously located.
Ingemi said he's just waiting for the "final sign-offs" from the city before he opens.
Marblehead
Village Plaza's Vietnamese restaurant, Soall Bistro, held its big grand opening earlier this month and sibling owners Mia Lunt and Tan Nguyen were eager to unveil a recently-revamped menu.
The restaurant originally opened on Bessom Street in March within the former home of Kitsen Table.
The name, like the restaurant, is rooted in family. "Soall" is a combination of Lunt and Nguyen's mother's name, Soa, and the first letters of Lunt's sons' names, Logan and Liem.
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The grand opening of Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt on Atlantic Avenue raked in $4,400, all of which will be split between the Abbot Public Library and the town's Recreation and Parks Commission, owner Michael Hennessy said Saturday.
The frozen yogurt chain's new Marblehead location opened earlier this summer to rave reviews and Hennessy decided to donate all of the proceeds from his big grand opening to local athletes and the local library.
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Yannalfo's Ristorante, a new Italian restaurant expected to open on Washington Street sometime next month, now has permission to stay open until midnight.
At their meeting at Abbot Hall Wednesday night, the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a request from the restaurant's owner, Brett Yannalfo, to extend the restaurant's hours to 12 a.m.
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Hungry Betty's Bar & Grille will reopen at Village Plaza next month with a new owner, a new chef and a new look.
At a meeting in July, the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the transfer of threeHungry Betty's Bar & Grille licenses to new owner Jason Rakauskas.
The restaurant was signed over to Rakauskas by former owner and Swampscott resident Patty Johnson. Since that time, he's been hard at work, repainting the inside of the restaurant, hiring a new chef and planning out some exciting changes to the menu.
Swampscott
Owners of a Vietnamese restaurant proposed for Humphrey Street will return to selectmen recently for a public hearing on their application for a liquor license.
Nguyen’s Vietnamese Cuisine and Sushi Bar is also seeking a common victualler’s license for the proposed restaurant at 286 Humphrey Street in the former Beatrice Insurance location.
Kevin Nguyen appeared before selectmen earlier this year seeking approval to serve beer, wine and liquor at the restaurant.
Board members said at the time that they would welcome a new business on Humphrey but opted to wait until the restaurant got its approvals from the Zoning Board of Appeals before they took up his spirits request.
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Following the fro-yo craze, Swizzles Frozen Yogurt is now open in Vinnin Square. The shop offers 10 flavors of frozen yogurt, an 18-foot-long toppings bar with 30 toppings ranging from fresh fruit and nuts to cereals and candy, an outdoor seating area, and its signature feature wall with changing colors.
This store, unlike any other, has a private party room which will enable Swizzles of Swampscott to provide fun birthday parties.
Peabody
The Gokeys made good time setting up shop in Peabody this summer, and they brought their seven-foot sausage sign with them -- the new home of Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market over on Bourbon Street officially opened, starting off the morning with free coffee and pastries for customers.
Bob and Anita Gokey began the big move earlier this summer, moving their niche old world shop from Route 1 in Saugus into a larger space in Peabody.
The new Karl's is not only roomier, but will also have a small European café area for about 20 sit-down customers who will be able to enjoy their lunch or dinner with a German beer or Riesling as well.
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Black Cow Tap & Grill
16 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA -
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Lakay Island Restaurant
168 Essex St, Salem, MA -
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Orange Leaf Yogurt
12a Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA (Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt) -
Abbot Public Library
235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA -
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Abbot Hall, Town of Marblehead
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Hungry Bettys Bar & Grille
161 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA (Village Plaza) -
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