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Easter will always remind me of this story...

First, some relevant family history: my brother is 13 years older than I am. He is solely responsible for getting me into good music, inspiring and teaching me to play guitar, and taking me to my first concert. I was 15 in 1995 and just a sophomore in high school. By this point in my life he had already ignited my love for music and guitar; I was in a band and I was writing songs, but I had never been to a live music event. On the other hand, my brother was 28, seven years removed from a Cornell education that saw him end up with a business degree. After college he worked as a desk jockey for a few years at Chase before deciding that he had missed his calling in life to be a writer. Eventually he quit Chase and moved to Boston to pursue a Masters in writing at Emerson College.

Periodically I'd receive packages from him in the mail that contained magazine clippings and guitar tabs, cassette tapes with demo songs he'd been writing, etc., all kinds of stuff that 15-year-old-me thought was fantastic. At some point in late March I received another one of these packages; one of the enclosed snips of paper was this:

As a 15 year old with few friends and no social life, it wasn't difficult to clear my schedule.

April 14th, 1995 was Good Friday. He had driven home from Boston to celebrate the Easter holiday with the family. I was always especially happy when he would visit. He often came bearing musical inspiration and musical gifts (guitar strings, cassettes, picks, etc.). But what could possibly be so important that he made me reserve Holy Saturday? Friday night arrived and I went to bed, still completely in the dark about the plans for the next day. He woke me on Saturday around 10am and told me to get dressed and to meet him out front. I hastily threw on some clothes and grabbed a slice of toast as I ran out the front door to an idling car. "Get in!" he shouted through the drivers window, "We've got to get going!" I opened the door to that old teal Ford Escort and slid into the seat. Before I knew it we were on the road - destination: unknown, at least to me.

My memories of the trip itself are vague, but I remember that as a 15 year old, I didn't know much about the roads besides "I've been in this car long enough to know I'm not in Rochester anymore." I noticed signs indicating we were on the NYS Thruway, I-90, heading eastbound. "Where are we going? Where are you taking me?" I asked repeatedly. It may as well have been "Are we there yet? Are we there yet?!" Surely I was driving him insane, but he was a rock and gave me no indication of what was in store. We continued driving east for quite a while. Hours and mile markers passed by. I was no travel buff, but I knew my geography, and I understood that heading east on I-90 would be sending us towards Albany, New York City, Boston, and other assorted points east. Eventually I noticed a sign indicating a major split in the roadway: keep left to continue towards Boston, keep right to head towards NYC. "This is it," I thought to myself, "this should answer my questions." Sure enough, and not entirely surprisingly, he kept to the left, continuing on I-90 towards Boston.

At this point it became pretty clear to me where we were headed. I had never been to Boston so that prospect alone was totally awesome. Soon though, my mind turned towards my mom, and home, and Easter, and "Holy shit! Tonight is the Easter Vigil at church. Mom's gonna be so pissed if I'm not there!" I continued to beg him to tell me what was happening, but still, informational silence... that is, until we stopped for dinner at a rest stop on the Mass Pike between Worcester and Boston.

After scarfing down some McDonald's, we returned to the car to continue our trip. We were close enough to Boston at this point that the car radio could pick up some FM stations. He had tuned into WFNX and just as I was buckling my seatbelt, I heard the DJ say it... "We're gearing up for the big show tonight down at Axis; we'll be on location. Slash's Snakepit is in town! I hope you've got your tickets because this show is sold out!" Did I hear that correctly? My face must have lit up like a Christmas tree. I turned to him: confused, excited, sheepishly grinning.

Slash stood tall above all other influences on my music and guitar training (still does). My brother had weaned me on a steady diet of Guns N' Roses as I was learning to play, and when that band imploded I discovered the first Slash's Snakepit album after reading a review in Rolling Stone. As far as I was concerned, Jesus had already returned to Earth: he let his hair grow wild, smoked cigarettes, shaved his chest, drank heavily, wore assless chaps and a tophat, he could fucking shred, and now... now I was only miles from The Savior himself. As I begged my brother to tell me what was happening, he pulled two tickets out of his pocket. We were going to the show. I have no idea what happened between that moment and the moment we arrived on Lansdowne Street. I only remember pulling onto the street - a long row of bars on my left and the towering walls of Fenway Park on my right - and seeing tour vans parked in front of Axis. We parked somewhere nearby and made our way toward the club.

We were a bit early and had beaten the majority of the crowds; only a few people were standing outside the club waiting to get in. We stood at the end of the line and I don't think I uttered a single syllable for a few minutes while I stood there and took everything in. This was all so new to me: my first time in a big city, my first time near a real baseball stadium, my first time standing outside a rock club, and ultimately, my first concert. Then I felt Sam tugging on my shirt. I looked over and he was pointing up the road... pointing at a group of people walking towards us. At such a great distance it'd be nearly impossible to identify any mere mortal, but what I saw standing in the middle of that group was no mere mortal. Rising above the head-line I saw a little black tower, a smokestack of sorts. Before I knew it, we had sacrificed our place in line and were walking towards the group; we met them half-way. There before me stood Slash's Snakepit, including ex-Gunner Gilby Clarke, and the messiah himself, Slash.

Was I starstruck? You have no idea. I'm fairly certain I didn't say a thing. I probably didn't even look him in the eye. I mean, what are you supposed to do for royalty of this sort? Bow? Genuflect? All I know is that my brother had slyly pulled an index card and a sharpie from his pocket and handed it to Slash for an autograph. He signed the card, kept the sharpie, and continued walking towards the club. I stood there dumbfounded as my brother handed me the autograph. "What do I do with this?" I wondered. This belongs behind glass, perhaps behind an altar somewhere. He took it back from me and carefully put it in his back pocket. We ran back to the club and got back in line.

Eventually they opened the doors and let us in. I remember entering and being completely baffled by the whole scene. I'd never been inside a bar like this. If you've never seen Axis - it's a truly tiny club. To think that just a few years prior Slash was performing for hundreds of thousands of people at festivals internationally, and now I was going to see him in a bar barely bigger than my parents' garage - it was simply overwhelming. We pushed our way towards stage left, where Slash always stood, and took up a defensive position right at the front of the stage. I couldn't believe this was really happening. If you had told me it was all a dream, I might have believed you. In actuality it was a dream come true.

The band came out, and they fucking rocked, and they rolled, and they grooved... but mostly they rocked. I distinctly remember them performing a cover of Magic Carpet Ride. Eric Dover (who I would also enjoy a few years later as the singer for Imperial Drag) had a true rock voice and enough charisma to stand on stage and not be completely dwarfed by Slash. The band was clicking on all cylinders, but most of all, it was Slash. It was Slash standing right in front of me. It was Slash flinging sweat on me while he furiously strummed his Les Paul. It was Slash redefining, in an instant, what I defined to be cool. It was Slash setting the tone for the goals of the rest of my life.

After the show, we went back to my brothers apartment and I called home. Repentantly... "Mom, I'm in Boston. Sam took me to Boston to see a concert. It was amazing... sorry we missed the Mass. We're driving home tomorrow, but I don't think we'll be back in time for dinner... I'm sorry." (To this day I struggle with overcoming my Catholic Guilt. My mom is so dedicated to the church that I joke to people about how she is next in line to be the Pope.) It wasn't until many years later that my mom confessed that she knew about the trip the whole time. The next morning, Easter, we drove back to Rochester. Along the way we heard the news about the Oklahoma City bombing. We got back to Rochester late Sunday afternoon, in time for Easter dinner, and the next day my brother packed his things and drove all the way back to Boston - ultimately he made two round trips to between Boston and Rochester in 4 days.

In 2008 I read Slash's autobiography. He talks about how that first tour with Snakepit was an almost therapeutic experience for him. After dealing with the stresses of touring arenas and stadiums while a member of GN'R, and putting up with Axl's bullshit night after night, he described the Snakepit tour as a return to what he loved most about being a musician: the experience of standing on stage and performing for a roomful of people that genuinely care about the music itself, rather than all the pomp and excess associated with major tours. I couldn't stop smiling while reading that chapter of the book; to know that Slash himself enjoyed my first concert just as much as I did is a truly great feeling.

#boston #slash #gnr #live music #memories #nostalgia #easter #april 15 1995 #guns n roses #bother #family #repost #slightly edited

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nightmare-afton-cosplay · 7 years ago

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Hut, Hut, Price Hike! Does Hosting a Super Bowl Have a Super Impact on Home Sales?

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Super Bowls are far more than just epic sporting events. They’re also unrivaled career makers (perma-MVP quarterback Tom Brady!) and breakers (sorry, nip-slip victim Janet Jackson). They launch ad campaigns into terrifying global ubiquity (Wassup!). They prompt the consumption of millions of pizzas, billions of chicken wings, and untold gallons of ranch dip.

But what’s the true worth of the Super Bowl for the metro hosting the extravaganza? NFL officials like to brag that their little gridiron contest brings in hundreds of millions in local tourism and retail business. It’s akin to a weeklong, megabudget city commercial, complete with swooping aerial shots and tons of celebrity cameos. But does any of that commerce and national attention translate into higher long-term housing sales?

When the first-down marker dust finally settles, what is the true real estate Super Bowl bump each year?

Experts debate the impact. “There’s no doubt you can rent your apartment for a nice chunk of change for one weekend [for the Super Bowl],” says Victor Matheson, a professor at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, who studies the economic impact of sporting events. “But is that enough to move real estate prices?”

The clutch realtor.com® data team took the field to find out. We focused on the locations of the last five Super Bowls (XLVII through LI, for those of you keeping track at home). To gauge buyer interest, we compared how many people viewed realtor.com home listings in the host metros, from the month prior to the game to the month it was played. We analyzed the number of new home listings, comparing the total number of listings in the November and December prior to the game to January and February (the month of the game). Finally, we looked at the number of home sales and the median list price changes in the 12 months following the big game.

Turns out, near the downtowns and stadiums, there’s a lot of action—and we’re not talking about tailgating. Every city we examined experienced at least a 50% jump in the number of new home listings near the stadium leading up to the Super Bowl. But the longer-term impact varied widely, favoring lower-tier places like New Orleans and Glendale, AZ, which have attractive markets for second (or third) homes. There was way less of an effect on the already skyrocketing markets in New York and Silicon Valley.

So let’s take a slant route down memory lane to check out recent Super Bowls. Some were spectacular, some were Super Snores™. But all had an impact on local housing.

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2018: Minneapolis, MN

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $572,000

U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis

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Even before U.S. Bank Stadium opened in 2016, the neighborhood around the stadium, referred to as East Town, was being flooded with new development.

Just about everyone in this resurgent town was wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’ for their beloved Vikings to make history this year, as the first team to play a Super Bowl in its home stadium. Alas, the Vikes were vanquished by the Philadelphia Eagles, who will now do their best to unseat the scarily robotic New England Patriots in this year’s showdown. Regardless of local disappointment, the Minneapolis rental and hotel industry is getting a big boost. All those Eagles fans and No. 12 jersey owners need a place to stay, after all, and plenty are shelling out big. Take this swanky mansion, listed for $10,000 per night on Airbnb.

“I live fairly close to the stadium, so I’ve raised my prices for that room seven times higher,” says Kevin Han, a Minneapolis-based lawyer. He normally rents a room in his home on Airbnb for $50 per night, but listed it for $350 per night the weekend of the Super Bowl, with a three-night minimum.

Minneapolis isn’t really a vacation destination, though, so home sellers aren’t expecting to net many buyers from out of town. Local real estate agents say sellers aren’t sure if they should list before the Super Bowl, and perhaps wait until things die down to list.

Minneapolis worked hard to get the Super Bowl, erecting a new $975 million stadium. But will it have a lasting impact? “A Super Bowl in Minneapolis is almost certainly a one-off event,” Matheson believes. “A Super Bowl isn’t ultimately going to move the market very much.”

During the NFC Championships, when the Minnesota Vikings played, real estate broker Geoff Bray held an open house that was attended by only four people. About 50 had come through the previous day.

If the Vikings had beat the Eagles to make it to the Big Show, “the entire state would have shut down to celebrate,” says Bray, of Engel & Völkers Minneapolis. “That weekend would have been devastatingly slow for real estate.”

2017: Houston, TX

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $150,000 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: -18%

Super Bowl LI

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Houston experienced tragedy in 2017, when Hurricane Ike cut a swath through the city in October. On an infinitely less consequential note, it saw a different kind of disaster earlier in the year, when the Super Bowl was played 6 miles south of downtown, at NRG Stadium, home to the Houston Texans.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan got the nickname “Matty Ice” for his tendency to pull out wins at the end of games. But after getting out to a 28-to-3 lead over the New England Patriots, he melted into an oily puddle in the fourth quarter, and the game finished with Pats QB Tom Brady holding up his fifth Vince Lombardi Trophy.

But there was nothing frozen about Houston’s housing market at first. In January and February 2017, the number of home listings in the metro area jumped 30%, including a 52% jump in the ZIP code that is home to NRG Stadium, where the game was held. In fact, four of the five ZIP codes in Houston that saw the biggest new listing increases were within 8 miles of the Super Bowl venue.

Although the number of home sales actually wound up dropping for the year—thanks to the hurricane and its aftermath—condos attracted more interest. In the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, there were out-of-town buyers purchasing $100,000 to $200,000 condos in cash, according to real estate broker Brooks Ballard of Engel & Völkers. They were convinced it was more cost-effective to buy than to pay $10,000 for a weeklong rental. Some of those buyers turned around to resell, and others are hanging on to the property as an investment.

Airbnb reported a big jump in rentals leading up to the Super Bowl. In fact, 50% of Airbnb listings in Houston were from first-time Airbnb hosts.

“Houston saw a dramatic increase in the demand for luxury rentals in the lead-up to last year’s Super Bowl,” says Allen Shayanfekr, CEO and co-founder of Sharestates, a New York-based real estate investment business.

2016: Santa Clara, CA

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $986,600 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: +3%

Super Bowl 50

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Super Bowl 50 featured one of the game’s all-time great quarterbacks, matched up against the league’s fastest rising star. The high-flying duel between the Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning and the Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton promised plenty of fireworks, and locals expected the housing market, particularly short-term home rentals, to blow up as well.

The game was played in the $1.2 billion Levi’s Stadium, which opened in 2014 as the new home of the San Francisco 49ers, replacing historic Candlestick Park. The 68,500-seat stadium is in Santa Clara, in the heart of Silicon Valley, more than 40 miles from San Francisco.

Rental demand turned out to be three times higher for the Super Bowl in Santa Clara than in the previous year in Glendale, according to Airbnb. But even so, people’s expectations in this already inflated market were hard to meet.

“People not even close to the stadium thought they could get two or three months’ worth of rent for a single week,” says Rick Smith, real estate broker at Windermere Real Estate in Santa Clara. “It didn’t happen, and many were disappointed.”

Smith says rentals in San Francisco fared much better, probably because that’s where most of the pre-Super Bowl festivities took place.

Aside from rentals, Santa Clara didn’t see a big housing boost. In fact, total realtor.com page views in the area were down 16%, and sales fell 4% in the following year. However, there was 13% uptick in page views in the ZIP code containing Levi Stadium.

But Silicon Valley’s superhigh prices didn’t appeal much to folks just passing through—the median list price in the San Jose metro area, which includes Santa Clara, was $912,000 in February 2016. (Today, it’s $1.1 million.)

2015: Glendale, AZ (outside Phoenix)

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $310,000 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: +24%

Super Bowl XLIX

Tony Frenzel

Super Bowl XLIX is considered one of the greats. The New England Patriots rallied to take the lead. In response, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson took the team to the Patriots’ 1-yard line with 26 seconds left in the game. So close! But then Wilson threw a game-ending interception, and so Brady added a fourth ring to his collection. (D’oh!)

But Phoenix didn’t just host a terrific Super Bowl. It was also among the housing markets that got the biggest boost from the event.

The game was played at the University of Phoenix Stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals, located 13 miles out of downtown Phoenix. New home listings in the Phoenix metro jumped 31% in January and February of 2015, compared to 22% nationally. The ZIP code where the stadium is located saw new home listings jump 100% in that period.

“I had around 10 sellers who wanted to get listed before the Super Bowl, because they knew there was going to be an extraordinary amount of extra exposure,” says Kristy Ryan, a real estate agent at RE/MAX Fine Properties in Phoenix.

Phoenix has a large second-home market popular with retirees seeking warmer climes. So it only makes sense that the Super Bowl, which brings in thousands of wealthy tourists, would mean plenty of opportunities for home sellers in Glendale and Phoenix. Dollar dollar bill, y’all.

Ryan saw this firsthand. She sold a $2.8-million second home to a New York couple who were in town for the game.

“They thought, ‘Hey, while we are here, we can look.’ And then they fell in love,” Ryan says.

2014: East Rutherford, NJ (outside New York City)

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $322,700 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: -3%

Super Bowl XLVIII

Tony Frenzel

In the Big Apple, the big game just didn’t have the same punch—either for the local economy or fans. The underdog Seattle Seahawks trampled the Denver Broncos in what turned out to be one of the biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history.

MetLife Stadium, home to both the New York Giants and the New York Jets, became the first outdoor venue to hold the midwinter event. But it’s New York in name only. The stadium is the centerpiece of a sports complex carved out of the nothingness of the Meadowlands area in East Rutherford, NJ, a 25-minute drive from Manhattan.

For most towns, an influx of some 100,000 fans has a significant impact on the local economy. But in the New York City metro, which has more than 20 million people, that doesn’t push the number of rentals—or home listings—through the roof.

And the additional media attention doesn’t move the needle much in this famed city, either.

“Everyone knows New York, they’ve probably been here before, so the Super Bowl wouldn’t create a new identity for people about it, unlike some other places,” says Gary Malin, president of the real estate brokerage Citi Habitats. “The city already has that cachet.”

The New York City housing market as a whole doesn’t appear to have received a big boost from the Super Bowl. The exception is the community near the stadium. The East Rutherford ZIP code where the stadium is located saw new home listings jump 150% around the time of the game. Additionally, that area saw a 17% increase in realtor.com page views, while the entire metro fell 4%.

And while the game didn’t quite set the region’s housing market on fire, it wasn’t a complete wash, says Jim Kirkos, CEO of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber in New Jersey.

“The first priority was to get as much economic impact as possible,” he says. “But we also got to showcase the greater Meadowlands, and show people it is a great place to live, work, and do business.”

2013: New Orleans, LA

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $398,500 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: 25%

Super Bowl XLVII

Tony Frenzel

This Big Easy’s Super Bowl, held in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, just a mile’s walk from the French Quarter, had plenty of drama. For starters, there was the battle of the Harbaughs: Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh taking on 49ers honcho Jim Harbaugh—aka his little bro. Then there was the halftime show put on by Beyoncé and her old crew, Destiny’s Child. And shortly after the show, the stadium’s power went out, which caused the game to be postponed for more than 30 minutes, and seemed to change the momentum of the contest.

But those technical difficulties didn’t stall the local housing market. The game gave home sales a nice jolt, says Joyce Delery, a broker at Engel & Völkers New Orleans. That’s thanks to its supply of desirable vacation homes, particularly condominiums in the Warehouse District and homes in the historic French Quarter.

New listings around the stadium jumped 67% around the time of the Super Bowl, compared with 29% during that period nationally.

“These [fans] are the type of people who could afford second or third homes,” Delery says.”You have people who make impulse looks, or maybe [even an] impulse buy.”

And those who stayed in town one more week after the game got to experience Mardi Gras. Could that be why the Super Bowl keeps coming back?

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – As we close out 2017, 22News is taking a look back at our top stories over the past year. From the deadly New Years’ Day fire in Holyoke to a major break in the decades-old murder case of Lisa Ziegert, and an extremely lucky Chicopee Powerball winner, here are the most-read stories of 2017.

20. Two bodies found in Pittsfield home

Pittsfield firefighters conducting a well-being check had to force their way into the home, where they found the bodies of 53-year-old John Kordana and 39-year-old Celeste Kordana inside. Autopsies revealed Celeste died of blunt force trauma to the head, while John died from asphyxiation and loss of blood from superficial wounds that the DA’s office said appear to have been self-inflicted.

19. Woman killed in Wendell shooting; police searching for suspect

After a five-day manhunt, 53-year-old Lewis Starkey III was arrested in connection with the shooting death of his 48-year-old girlfriend Amanda Glover. Starkey is also accused of driving to Chicopee just hours after the murder, where he allegedly shot at one of his co-workers at Specialized Trucking.

Photo courtesy Chicopee Police Department

18. Big rig driver killed in fiery tractor trailer crash in Lee

The driver became trapped in his burning tractor trailer cab after rear-ending another big-rig on the Mass Pike.

17. Deadly accident in Palmer temporarily closed section of Boston Road

A man was killed after crashing into an overpass on Route 67 in Palmer. The car caught on fire and had been burning for several minutes before firefighters and police got there.

16. DA Spokesman: Teen stabbed mother to death, then killed himself

Investigators believe that a 15-year-old boy stabbed his mother to death before shooting and killing himself. Their bodies were found inside their Chicopee home after a neighbor told firefighters he heard a gunshot.

15. “Compelling information” gathered in search for car linked to Molly Bish case

A ground-penetrating radar search of a campground in West Brookfield yielded “compelling information” in the investigation into the 2000 murder of Molly Bish. Dr. Sarah Stein, a private investigator who has worked for the Bish family since 2003, led the search for a white car suspected to have been buried at the Old Sawmill Campground.

16 year-old Molly Bish disappeared from her lifeguard post at Comins Pond in Warren on June 27, 2000.

14. Police found 4 pipe bombs in truck on Route 5; suspect taken to hospital

Police arrested a former Marine after complaints from the Springfield Veteran Center, and a short police pursuit, during which West Springfield Police Chief Ronald Campuciani said he waved the pipe bombs out the window of the pickup truck. In addition to the pipe bombs, another home-made explosive device was found at his home in Russell.

13. Police, District Attorney conduct investigation in Westfield

For months, police were limited by law in their ability to release information about an ongoing investigation in Westfield, in which a transfer station and apartment complex were searched. It wasn’t until the arrest of 38-year-old Shanna Sharples five months later, that we had some insight into the investigation. The mother had been charged with disposing of a baby after giving birth, though the baby’s body has never been found.

Westfield Transfer Station

12. 3 dead after New Years Day apartment fire in Holyoke

The year 2017 started off on a somber note for residents at an apartment building on North East Street in Holyoke. Three people were killed and 25 families were left without a home. It was later determined the connection between the fire alarm system and the alarm monitoring company stopped working just two days before. Full coverage here.

11. 2 dementia residents found trapped, 1 dead at Longmeadow nursing home

After 22News found out JGS Lifecare was being investigated by the state, the I-Team discovered that two dementia residents were found trapped between the side rail and mattress of their beds. One of those residents was found dead.

10. VIDEO: Sasquatch sighting at the “X” in Springfield

Our own Storm Team Meteorologist Jennifer Pagliei went viral after a Sasquatch covered in marijuana leaves made an uncanny appearance on live television.

9. Hampden DA: 6 kilos of heroin, guns, cars seized during raids

An investigation into what the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office called a “high-level heroin trafficking organization” uncovered massive amounts of heroin, illegal firearms, and luxury cars. The street value of the heroin seized? $1.3 million!

8. Body found in Szot Park, Chicopee police investigating homicide

A community activist who had been shot multiple times was found dead in Szot Park in Chicopee in September. His death still remains a mystery. If you have any information that can help investigators, you are urged to call the Chicopee Police Department at (413) 594-1730 or the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit at (413) 505-5993. You can also anonymously text a tip by texting the word “SOLVE” and your message to CRIMES (274637).

7. 4 dead in Springfield SUV crash; vehicle had been stolen

Three Central High School students and one young man were killed when the stolen SUV they were in crashed into a tree on Union Street in Springfield. The alleged driver and sole survivor in the crash crash has pleaded not guilty to four counts of manslaughter.

Image Courtesy: Springfield Fire Department

6. Massachusetts State Police searched for escaped inmate

James Morales, a former Army reservist, was in custody for theft of weapons from a federal armory in Worcester in 2015 when he escaped a Rhode Island correctional facility. While Morales was on the run, he attempted to rob two banks in eastern Massachusetts, but was ultimately caught and taken back into custody.

Photo Courtesy: Massachusetts State Police

5. 400+ arrests, 32K bags of heroin seized in Holyoke’s “Operation Full Throttle III”

More than 400 arrests were made, and 32,000 bags of heroin were taken off the streets as part of a month-long anti-crime push in Holyoke called “Operation Full Throttle III.”

Mugshots of suspects arrested in “Operation Full Throttle III” lined the wall of a room at Holyoke Police Department headquarters.

4. Gary Schara arrested in murder of Lisa Ziegert

Though recent revelations in the evidence led investigators to Gary Schara, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said he had been a person of interest in the case since 1993. Full coverage here.

3. Massachusetts changing process for auto inspections

As of October 1, inspection stations had to upgrade to a new system that requires multiple cameras to record the emissions testing process.

2. $758M Powerball ticket sold in Chicopee; Winner announced

Fifty-three year-old Mavis L. Wanczyk is taking home the largest jackpot ever won by a single ticket in North American Lottery history. She bought the winning ticket at the Pride Station & Store on Montgomery Street in Chicopee.

(Photo Courtesy: Massachusetts State Lottery)

1. I-91 Reconstruction

The repair of the elevated section of I-91 in Springfield, also referred to as the viaduct, is nearing completion. It is a temporary fix until an alternative, permanent solution is found for the highway. The repair became necessary, as pothole patching has become frequent, and parts of the highway have been falling down on Columbus Ave. Full coverage here.

#Western MA news #westernmanews

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Reflecting back, I’m continually amazed we managed to fit in so much travelling and sightseeing with Barry’s elder brother Ray in just over three weeks. This post only covers five days as we head up to Scotland via the east of the country, and back down the west.

From Worcester, where we left the last post, we headed northwards on the idyllic Droitwich Canal. Once again, Ray worked the locks alone as I beavered away inside building a Google Ads account. We moored in the secure basin in the town, hoping to find a way to stay for five days. Sadly they’re only 48 hour moorings, and a call to CRT confirmed no leeway on this apart from emergencies. We were so grateful to CRT for supporting us remaining at Tarleton for a week or so, after mum died unexpectedly in May, so knew it was possible in such cases. We didn’t wish to blot our copybook by overstaying ‘illegally’.

As I’ve said previously, Ray had a number of ‘bucket list’ experiences he hoped to achieve whilst in the northern hemisphere, and we wanted to do all we could to make them happen. However, having not traded at any festivals in 2018 thus far (early August), we’d been surviving on savings and the small income I was building up from Ad-Extra. We’d also left the boat for five days a few times already for various excursions, and our batteries were complaining loudly! I hear some of you saying “Get some Solar Panels“, and we heartily agree. It’s just that we don’t have the spare cash to invest in them just now.

Being mindful of all of this, we decided only one of us would accompany Ray on his journey around the country. Actually, Barry decided at the last minute – which to be honest was a little disconcerting for me. I’d hoped the two blokes would go on the road trip together. Then I could’ve had a few days of chilling alone on the boat (a rare occurrence for me, unlike Barry who regularly gets this luxury!). But when Barry investigated hiring a car, he discovered he wouldn’t be insured on his NZ license. Having lived in UK for five and a half years, he needed to have applied for a UK licence after 12 months. Now I don’t like to say “I told you so”, but I really did! Many times. This time he believed me – and has even got the application form now. Better late than never aye?

An added advantage of Barry staying on board Areandare, was that he can solo-cruise, whereas I’m too scared to! I’m in awe and avid admiration of women who live alone of their boats, moving around the cut seemingly fearlessly. Barry was able to move the boat from Droitwich to Birmingham, doing an astounding 50 locks, while we went on our jolly around England and Scotland.

Listening in to Space

Our route initially took us in a northeasterly direction, with the first stop on Wednesday 8th August at Jodrell Bank. I knew little about this attraction. Ray sounded like an authority on the subject, and in his element. If you don’t know what it is either – it’s basically a massive telescope (the Lovell Telescope), pointing into space, picking up sound waves. Consequently there’s a radius around the area with a ban on mobile phones or anything similar switched on. In actual fact, I found it rather interesting. I’m a bit of a star gazer. So the experience sparked an interest in me.

I also realised when we were there, that my eldest daughter, Lisa had been here for the BlueDot festival just a couple of weeks before, when I had Leon for the weekend. What a small world it is.

Beatrix Potter Country

Next on the route was the Lake District. On a friend’s recommendation, I’d booked overnight accommodation for us at a YHA on the shore of Windermere. I desperately want to say ‘Lake’ Windermere, but Ray rightly corrected me. It’s a mere, not a lake. A mere I’ve discovered, is generally described as a lake that is fairly shallow compared to its relative size.

The building and location was superb; staggering to believe it’s a ‘Youth Hostel’. To be fair the YHA have come a long way since they initially began in 1929, when my dad was nine years old. I know both my parents frequented such hostelries in their youth, especially those in the Lakes and Yorkshire. As children they took us too. So I have many fond memories. One was at Carbisdale Castle in Invershin in the Scottish Highlands, when I was almost 13 years old. It remained a YHA until 2011, when it was sold privately.

“YHA is a child of the Great Depression. The welfare of Britain’s growing urban population was a serious concern in the early 20th century. YHA’s offer of affordable accommodation was an antidote to the poor air quality, cramped housing and harsh conditions of inner city life. It gave young working people an unprecedented opportunity to spend leisure time in fresh air and open countryside, on a scale only previously possible for the wealthy.” https://www.yha.org.uk/about-yha/history

YHA Windermere

View from our six bedded dorm

Absolutely waterfront

The YHA waterside cafe and bar

A short walk away for a drink

Roman ruins nearby

Sadly we had only one night in this spectacular part of the country. We’d stayed nearby in March 2013, when we first arrived back, for mum’s 80th. It was beautiful in a different way then, as the ground was blanketed in snow. Barry, of course, took some stunning shots …

Two stops en route to Oban

Coffee stop in Keswick

We chose to take a slightly longer route northwards, on Thursday, to relish a little more of the scenery. A stop in Keswick for coffee, and our monthly Ad-Extra team Skype call in the car park! It would’ve been unimaginable not so long ago to be able to have a business meeting wherever you may be at the time.

Then a longer drive up to Paisley, to the new home of Margaret and Graham. These gorgeous people are blog readers, who visit us at Huddlesford when we’re trading there. I’d chatted a number of times via email to Graham, as we planned Ray’s itinerary, and he provided an abundance of helpful advice for our short foray into the Highlands.

Margaret, Graham and I looking out over the lake

Margaret and Ray walking up the garden with the view that sold the house!

Graham shared invaluable advice about routes to take to our next port of call, Oban, as well as most scenic ways eastwards a couple of days later. Oh, and Margaret made a delicious lunch for the not yet weary travellers. Thank you so much both, it was a very special couple of hours that I shall treasure, and I know Ray was enormously grateful for your wealth and breadth of knowledge.

The drive from Paisley to Oban was breathtaking. Graham had advised a route which cut out much of the heavy holidaymaker traffic, and we were both mesmerised. The photos, especially those from the car (!), certainly don’t do it justice.

And then there was Oban. Oh. My. Goodness. What an incredibly beautiful place.

Once again there was sparse time to do justice to the magnificence of this seaside settlement. Having booked accommodation very late in the day, we were extremely fortunate to get anywhere. Scotland was heaving with visitors. The place I chose was ‘Backpackers Plus in the old Church‘. Amazing! Although Ray and I were in shared dormitories, as that was all that was left, we loved the ambience of the lounge area. And for £24 per person per night, it included a buffet breakfast. Cereal and toast, nothing outrageous, but more than enough. There was an array of spices to share in the kitchen, and, similar to YHA Windermere, there was a wide age-range of guests, so no matter how old you could feel ‘at ease’ here.

Ray’s main reason for visiting Oban was their distillery. Sadly I never took a photo of the building as it’s not likely to ever feature in a bucket list of mine! Neither Barry nor I like whisky. However the distillery it seems is the reason there’s a town here at all. Two brothers began distilling here in 1794, not long after Captain Cook landed in Gisborne, New Zealand (1769 to be accurate). If you’re keen to know more, go to the website (https://www.malts.com/en-row/single-malt-whisky-history/oban/) and fill your boots as Barry would say!

The Friday of our break was the only day I didn’t drive. In the five days we were off the boat, we traversed an incredible distance of 1,200 miles. Blimey. A bit of a whistle stop sightseeing tour!

North, east, and south

The following day, having relished fish and chips AND haggis by the sea, we chose a circuitous route north through Glencoe (apparently with volcanic origins) and the Highlands, and some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable. It was a tragedy that there was hardly any chance of stopping anywhere to gaze in wonderment, or take photos, as everywhere was packed with cars and people also enjoying the views. I intend to return here with time to leisurely sit and embrace the beauty.

Ray wanted to visit another distillery, recommended by Graham – Glengoyne Distillery near Killearn, north of Glasgow. No photos once again! It’s not difficult to tell who was more interested in all things whisky …

Our aim for the day, including the stops, was to make it as far as Whitley Bay near Sunderland, as we’d booked overnight accommodation there. We’d attempted to book somewhere closer to no avail. Scotland was full.

After a while I spotted a sign for Falkirk. Knowing what wonders lay in this place, there was no way I could drive past without giving Ray the opportunity to see two of the wonders of the waterways. So we did. Only a slight detour off the route. Once we’d seen the Falkirk Wheel in action, nestled equidistant 23 miles from Edinburgh and Glasgow, it was a just short jaunt to the Kelpies.

Barry and I had been here in July 2017, when our friend Sandra Willis hired three narrowboats for a six-day cruise. Sadly, due to a number of challenges around that time, we never did write a blog post or publish any of Barry’s fabulous photos. Mine pale into insignificance …

Ray pushes the wheel to start it – just kidding!

Putting it into perspective

The view INSIDE one of the Kelpies (thank you to Graham

Such a shame the sky was so grey when we visited.

However. I’ve found a few of Barry’s photos with a blue sky from July 2017. Rather a dramatic difference I think you’d agree?!

Next stop Whitby

We finally arrived in Whitley Bay after 8pm on Saturday 11th August. My parents had grown up hereabouts, and it’s always nostalgic for me to return. Not that we saw much of the area apart from a walk along the seafront and an Indian meal.

The following morning we rose fairly early and headed off, stopping for breakfast on the way. Our mission was Whitby, another connection to Gisborne, as Captain Cook sailed from here on his voyage to New Zealand. In recognition of all his accomplishments, there’s a Captain Cook Museum in the town.

I wasn’t prepared for the brilliance of this place either. It too was teeming with tourists enjoying the sights and smells of the quaint seaside town.

Captain Cook Museum

Anyone from the southern hemisphere would find this Cook tribute of interest. The letter below shares James’s first impressions of the country in the late 18th century …

Another thing Whitby is famous for of course is its seafood – I treated myself to some crayfish tails. Tiny in comparison to those I got used to in Gisborne, but tasty nonetheless.

There’s some spectacular views of Whitby following a walk of 198 steps to the Abbey, and another YHA adjacent to it! A place to stay in future maybe?

Whitby seafood

Whitby YHA next to the Abbey

Last but not least a quick peak at York

I still can’t quite comprehend how we squeezed so much into such a short space of time. After a full day by the sea we drove across the Yorkshire moors (another feast for the eye!) and down to York. We’d booked a rather plusher hotel for the final night of the trip, a short drive out of the city.

We took the car in at night for a wander and a Sunday roast – including of course a Yorkshire Pudding! It’d be rude not to when in the city of its name …

On the Monday we took the park and ride bus for more of an explore and a walk of some of the wall still surrounding much of the city.

Barry and I had been here in 2009, on our inaugural live-aboard six-month journey in the north of the system.

What does this remind you of?

The astute among you will spot a famous face in the stone – one I’d noticed in 2009 that Barry had photographed and turned into an unusual picture. I was ecstatic to find it again. Am I the only person to see this resemblance? I’m not sure who ‘owns’ Barry’s framed photo design now, it was one of the ones we sold at auction before leaving in 2013. If anyone reading knows please comment – it’d be amazing to get a photo of the face in the wall on someone’s wall!

On the way back to Barry and the boat, we took another turn and welcomed the chance to see Helen and Gav again in Guiesley, near Leeds. They’re following our footsteps a little returning to England after living for a number of years in Gisborne, and doing their best to step off the hamster wheel that most people find themselves stuck on until ‘retirement’. We shared our Calendar Club experiences with them, that the Leeds store was looking for Operators, and they’ve applied and been accepted. We know they’ll be outstanding Operators and sell oodles of calendars, diaries, mugs and anything else that’s sent their way. Good luck guys!

We got back on board Areandare and Barry the evening of Monday 13th August, across the road from the Arena Birmingham (I do find it strange they’ve chosen to call it that rather than Birmingham Arena?).

You’d think that’d be the end of travelling around with Ray now? Well almost. But not quite …

Summer Visitors part 4c - to Scotland and back in five days Reflecting back, I'm continually amazed we managed to fit in so much travelling and sightseeing with Barry's elder brother Ray in just over three weeks.

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The Winter 2017-2018 Restaurant Opening Guide: Boston Proper

Tiki drinks, tacos, toga parties

Winter wasn’t all bad, with plenty of interesting restaurants making their debuts over the course of the season. Here’s the rundown on what opened in Boston proper from late December 2017 through late March 2018, sorted by neighborhood. (Looking for last season’s openings? Find those here. A sneak peek at spring 2018? That’s right here.)

This guide was originally published on December 21, 2017; the date of the most recent update appears above.

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Allston

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Rougamo at Xi’an Street Foods, which opened in Allston this winter

New Sushi, Inc.

66 Brighton Ave., Allston, Boston

This is New Sushi’s second location; the original is on the edge of Beacon Hill, near Government Center. The counter-service restaurant serves poke bowls, sushi burritos, and more. The owner is also behind Nijiya in Medford and Hoshi-ya in Brighton. Opened: February 9, 2018

Xi’an Street Foods

182 Brighton Ave., Allston, Boston

This China-based chain has no relation to New York City-based Xi’an Famous Foods (which is also coming to Boston at some point). On the menu: flatbread sandwiches called rougamo stuffed with various meats or veggies; biang biang noodles; and more. Opened: January 26, 2018

Back Bay

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Dishes from Tatte Bakery & Cafe, which expanded to Back Bay this winter

Anna’s Taqueria

Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

The beloved local taqueria chain has expanded to the Prudential Center, its eighth location. Anna’s also has locations in Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, and Newton, as well as one other in Boston proper (near MGH). Opened: February 1, 2018

Globe Bar & Cafe

384 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

This longtime Boylston Street staple just moved a little bit down the street, into the former Rattlesnake space. The original location closed on December 21, 2017. Once seasonally appropriate, the new location will open up a roof deck. On the menu: comfort food, such as baked lobster mac and cheese, steak tips, and burgers. Opened: January 9, 2018

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

399 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

Following just a few months behind a new Fenway location, this expanding local cafe chain opened near the Public Garden in winter 2018, serving up baked goods, shakshuka, and lots more. This location is open seven days a week. Opened: January 18, 2018

Beacon Hill

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Smoothie bowls from Nourish Your Soul, which expanded to Beacon Hill this winter

Nourish Your Soul

282 Cambridge St., Beacon Hill, Boston

A juice bar with locations in West Medford and Winchester expanded to Beacon Hill this winter with smoothies, coffee, chia pudding, toasts, and more. Opened: March 1, 2018

Chinatown

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Double berry pancakes at Apm Coffee, now open in the former Beantowne Coffee House space

Apm Coffee

99 Kneeland St., Chinatown, Boston

A play on a.m./p.m., Apm Coffee — located inside the One Greenway apartment building — quickly replaced the location of Cambridge-based Beantowne Coffee House that resided here for a year. Apm serves Intelligentsia coffee and a variety of snacks, including salads, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, a cheese pudding, and more. Opened: Mid-February 2018

Downtown Boston

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Pork bun at Tiki Rock, which opened downtown next to Oisa Ramen this winter

Delta Haus

200 High St., Downtown Boston

Located underneath sibling spot Finn McCool’s and right by other sibling spot Bushwood Cocktail Club (which is Caddyshack-themed), Delta Haus draws inspiration from not one but three movies: Animal House, Revenge of the Nerds, and Old School. Drinks, food, and decor all play to the theme, and there are a variety of games, from shuffleboard to air hockey. There may be toga parties in the future. Opened: January 18, 2018

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes

140 Tremont St., Downtown Boston

This Texas-based burger chain has a growing local presence. It recently opened in Jamaica Plain and Berlin (Massachusetts) and expanded to the Boston Common area on the first day of winter. Opened: December 21, 2017

Oisa Ramen Slurp & Go

2 Broad St., Downtown Boston

A popular ramen pop-up got its own brick-and-mortar location in part of the former Place space. (The other part is now home to Tiki Rock Bar, a Tiki bar.) There’s space for about six people to stand at a counter and six people to sit, and the menu offers three types of ramen (for dining in only), plus a few rice bowls (for takeout only). There’s also a small beer selection for those who dine in. It’s meant to be a quick, casual spot, and at least to start, it’s only open for lunch and only on weekdays. Opened: January 15, 2018

Shaking Crab

140 Boylston St., Theatre District, Boston

This growing local chain that features Cajun-style boiled seafood opened in the original Troquet space on the edge of the Common this winter. (It also expanded to Cambridge’s Porter Square in fall 2017, and Brookline’s Coolidge Corner will get a location too.) Opened: January 23, 2018

Tiki Rock

2 Broad St., Downtown Boston

A Tiki bar sharing the former Place space with Oisa Ramen Slurp & Go, Tiki Rock serves a variety of fun cocktails from beverage director Charles Smedile (Uni, Clio, Waypoint), along with Polynesian-inspired dishes and sushi, courtesy of chef de cuisine Matt McPherson (South End Buttery, Porto) and sushi chef Minggan “Tony” Wu. Owner Christopher Straub is a longtime alum of Hyatt hotels. Opened: January 10, 2018

White Bull Tavern

1 Union St., Downtown Boston

Located steps from Faneuil Hall, this venue serves oysters, pizza, appetizers that come served in cast-iron skillets, and more. The space was designed by Dave O from At Absolute Zero Design, who also designed the eclectic Beat Brasserie space in Cambridge. Opened: January 20, 2018

East Boston

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Batagor from Kaki Lima, which took up residency at KO Pies at the Shipyard this winter (the residency has now ended)

Craft Table & Bar

107 Porter St., East Boston

From the group behind Worcester-based coffee shop Brew on the Grid and more, Craft Table & Bar has opened in East Boston, replacing the nearly decade-old Ecco (and keeping some favorite menu items). The restaurant’s website describes Craft Table as “polished-casual.” It’ll soon have a sibling in Worcester as well. Opened: February 2, 2018

Kaki Lima at KO Pies at the Shipyard [NOW CLOSED]

256 Marginal St., East Boston

The popular Indonesian street food pop-up returned to KO Pies for the winter, where it had popped up a lot in the past, to offer a limited menu alongside KO Pies’s standard Australian meat pie-based menu. This residency is now over, but stay tuned for the Kaki Lima team’s next move. Opened: January 18, 2018

Fenway

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Food from Cafe Landwer, which opened in Audubon Circle this winter — and will later expand to Cleveland Circle

Cafe Landwer

900 Boylston St., Audubon Circle/Fenway, Boston

This is the first United States location for the Israeli cafe chain, which serves shakshuka, pizza, Mediterranean foods, and more. (There’s also one in the works for Cleveland Circle in Brighton — and another recently opened in Toronto.) Opened: January 18, 2018

Caffe Nero

1375 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston

Yet another location of the London-based cafe chain that is quickly spreading around the Boston area opened this winter, this time in Fenway. Opened: February 27, 2018

Cava

1350 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston

This rapidly expanding DC-based fast-casual Mediterranean chain is also coming to Back Bay, Cambridge’s Kendall Square, Hingham, and Dedham, but Fenway was the first to open in the region. Opened: January 18, 2018

Jamaica Plain

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Bagel sandwiches from Exodus Bagels, which opened a storefront in JP this winter

Exodus Bagels

3346 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, Boston

This popular pop-up had a Roslindale brick-and-mortar in the works for a while, but plans have shifted — that space will remain the Exodus kitchen and will eventually be a storefront, but the first Exodus storefront is now open in the former Canto 6 space in JP. Opened: February 13, 2018

Mission Hill

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The delivery-only Wow Wings started delivering wings and more around town this winter

Wow Wings

Delivery-only restaurant connected to Mission Hill’s Mission Sushi & Wok and other restaurants

This delivery-only restaurant is an offshoot of Mission Sushi & Wok and Ginger Exchange, serving the restaurants’ popular Korean fried chicken as well as bibimbap, kimchi fries, bao, and more. Opened: February 2018

Roslindale

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Tasty Thai opened in the former Seven Star Street Bistro space this winter

Tasty Thai

153 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale, Boston

This Thai restaurant took over the former Seven Star Street Bistro space this winter, serving a variety of curries, fried rice dishes, stir-fried noodles, and more. After a busy opening, the restaurant has decided to shut down table service for now, focusing on takeout. Opened: March 9, 2018

Seaport District

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Hopsters is now open in the Seaport District, serving food and drinks as well as letting people brew their own beer

75 on Courthouse Square

60 Seaport Blvd., Seaport District, Boston

This is the latest in a group that includes 75 Chestnut and 75 on Liberty Wharf, as well as Boston’s two Cheers locations and Hampshire House. It is located in a Seaport complex that includes a Kings Bowl and Tuscan Kitchen, and it serves American comfort food. Opened: January 26, 2018

Hopsters

51 Sleeper St., Seaport District, Boston

This Newton-based brewery — which allows customers to brew their own beers — has expanded to Boston’s Seaport neighborhood with a brewery and restaurant. Hopsters also operates a beer shop in the Boston Public Market. Opened: January 4, 2018

South Boston

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Food from the original Southie location of My Diner, which returned to the neighborhood this winter

My Diner

455 E 1st St., South Boston

After development forced breakfast-and-lunch spot My Diner to leave South Boston after more than a decade, it reopened in Melrose. Now, it has expanded from Melrose back to a new South Boston location. (The Melrose location remains open as well.) Opened: February 15, 2018

Shredded

246 W. Broadway, South Boston

A casual spot serving salads and noodle bowls. Think Sweetgreen, but locally owned. Opened: March 16, 2018

South End

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Fried chicken from Southern Proper, which opened in the South End this winter

Bootleg Special

400 Tremont St., South End, Boston

This restaurant features Cajun-style boiled seafood dishes, not to mention po’ boys, beignets, and more. And plenty of boozy cocktails. Opened: February 16, 2018

Humaari at Wink & Nod

3 Appleton St., South End, Boston

The latest culinary resident at Wink & Nod is Humaari, “a Mediterranean concept grounded in pita and hummus,” from chef Louis DiBiccari and his kitchen team from the now-defunct Tavern Road. It’ll be in operation at Wink & Nod until September 19, 2018. Opened: March 19, 2018

Southern Proper

The Girard, 600 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston

A Southern (“but not kitschy”) restaurant located in a new South End development. Jason Cheek (Sam’s, Toro, KO Prime) is behind it. There’s some barbecue on the menu, but it is not “a barbecue joint.” Go for the fried chicken, beer, and more. Opened: March 1, 2018

West End

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A meal from Tasty Burger, which expanded to the West End this winter

Hurricane’s at the Garden

150 Canal St., West End, Boston

Hurricane O’Reilly’s was recently sold by the Glynn Hospitality Group to the Briar Group, and it has been renovated and rebranded into Hurricane’s at the Garden. Opened: January 24, 2018

Tasty Burger

1 Nashua St., West End, Boston

This local burger chain has expanded again, this time opening in Boston’s West End — right by TD Garden. This location serves beer and wine. Opened: January 29, 2018

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Hut, Hut, Price Hike! Does Hosting a Super Bowl Have a Super Impact on Home Sales?

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When the first-down marker dust finally settles, what is the true real estate Super Bowl bump each year?

So let’s take a slant route down memory lane to check out recent Super Bowls. Some were spectacular, some were Super Snores™. But all had an impact on local housing.

Hike!

2018: Minneapolis, MN

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $572,000

U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis

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Even before U.S. Bank Stadium opened in 2016, the neighborhood around the stadium, referred to as East Town, was being flooded with new development.

During the NFC Championships, when the Minnesota Vikings played, real estate broker Geoff Bray held an open house that was attended by only four people. About 50 had come through the previous day.

2017: Houston, TX

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $150,000 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: -18%

Super Bowl LI

Tony Frenzel

Airbnb reported a big jump in rentals leading up to the Super Bowl. In fact, 50% of Airbnb listings in Houston were from first-time Airbnb hosts.

2016: Santa Clara, CA

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $986,600 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: +3%

Super Bowl 50

Tony Frenzel

Smith says rentals in San Francisco fared much better, probably because that’s where most of the pre-Super Bowl festivities took place.

2015: Glendale, AZ (outside Phoenix)

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $310,000 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: +24%

Super Bowl XLIX

Tony Frenzel

But Phoenix didn’t just host a terrific Super Bowl. It was also among the housing markets that got the biggest boost from the event.

Ryan saw this firsthand. She sold a $2.8-million second home to a New York couple who were in town for the game.

“They thought, ‘Hey, while we are here, we can look.’ And then they fell in love,” Ryan says.

2014: East Rutherford, NJ (outside New York City)

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $322,700 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: -3%

Super Bowl XLVIII

Tony Frenzel

And the additional media attention doesn’t move the needle much in this famed city, either.

And while the game didn’t quite set the region’s housing market on fire, it wasn’t a complete wash, says Jim Kirkos, CEO of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber in New Jersey.

2013: New Orleans, LA

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $398,500 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: 25%

Super Bowl XLVII

Tony Frenzel

New listings around the stadium jumped 67% around the time of the Super Bowl, compared with 29% during that period nationally.

“These [fans] are the type of people who could afford second or third homes,” Delery says.”You have people who make impulse looks, or maybe [even an] impulse buy.”

And those who stayed in town one more week after the game got to experience Mardi Gras. Could that be why the Super Bowl keeps coming back?

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Hut, Hut, Price Hike! Does Hosting a Super Bowl Have a Super Impact on Home Sales?

Dustin Bradford/Getty Images

When the first-down marker dust finally settles, what is the true real estate Super Bowl bump each year?

So let’s take a slant route down memory lane to check out recent Super Bowls. Some were spectacular, some were Super Snores™. But all had an impact on local housing.

Hike!

2018: Minneapolis, MN

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $572,000

U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis

Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Even before U.S. Bank Stadium opened in 2016, the neighborhood around the stadium, referred to as East Town, was being flooded with new development.

During the NFC Championships, when the Minnesota Vikings played, real estate broker Geoff Bray held an open house that was attended by only four people. About 50 had come through the previous day.

2017: Houston, TX

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $150,000 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: -18%

Super Bowl LI

Tony Frenzel

Airbnb reported a big jump in rentals leading up to the Super Bowl. In fact, 50% of Airbnb listings in Houston were from first-time Airbnb hosts.

2016: Santa Clara, CA

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $986,600 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: +3%

Super Bowl 50

Tony Frenzel

Smith says rentals in San Francisco fared much better, probably because that’s where most of the pre-Super Bowl festivities took place.

2015: Glendale, AZ (outside Phoenix)

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $310,000 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: +24%

Super Bowl XLIX

Tony Frenzel

But Phoenix didn’t just host a terrific Super Bowl. It was also among the housing markets that got the biggest boost from the event.

Ryan saw this firsthand. She sold a $2.8-million second home to a New York couple who were in town for the game.

“They thought, ‘Hey, while we are here, we can look.’ And then they fell in love,” Ryan says.

2014: East Rutherford, NJ (outside New York City)

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $322,700 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: -3%

Super Bowl XLVIII

Tony Frenzel

And the additional media attention doesn’t move the needle much in this famed city, either.

And while the game didn’t quite set the region’s housing market on fire, it wasn’t a complete wash, says Jim Kirkos, CEO of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber in New Jersey.

2013: New Orleans, LA

Current median home price in stadium’s ZIP code: $398,500 Percentage change since the Super Bowl: 25%

Super Bowl XLVII

Tony Frenzel

New listings around the stadium jumped 67% around the time of the Super Bowl, compared with 29% during that period nationally.

“These [fans] are the type of people who could afford second or third homes,” Delery says.”You have people who make impulse looks, or maybe [even an] impulse buy.”

And those who stayed in town one more week after the game got to experience Mardi Gras. Could that be why the Super Bowl keeps coming back?

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The Winter 2017-2018 Restaurant Opening Guide: Boston Proper

Tacos, Thai ice cream rolls, Tiki drinks

Winter is here, but it’s not all bad: The days are starting to get longer again, and some interesting restaurant openings are on the horizon. Here’s the rundown on what’s coming up in Boston proper this season, sorted by neighborhood. At the bottom, find a preview of what’s opening beyond winter. (Looking for last season’s openings? Find those here.)

This guide is being updated periodically throughout the winter, so email [email protected] if something’s missing, and stay tuned for our forthcoming seasonal opening guides for areas outside of Boston (first up: Cambridge and Somerville).

This guide was originally published on December 21, 2017; the date of the most recent update appears above.

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Openings Beyond Winter 2017-2018

Allston

Xi’an Street Foods [official photo]

Rougamo at Xi’an Street Foods, which opened in Allston this winter.

New Sushi, Inc. [NOW OPEN]

66 Brighton Ave., Allston, Boston

Xi’an Street Foods [NOW OPEN]

182 Brighton Ave., Allston, Boston

Back Bay

Tatte Bakery & Cafe [official photo]

Dishes from Tatte Bakery & Cafe, expanding to Back Bay this winter.

Anna’s Taqueria [NOW OPEN]

Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

Globe Bar & Cafe [NOW OPEN]

384 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

I-CE-NY

217 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston

More Thai-style rolled ice cream. This company has around 250 locations in Asia, under the name I-TIM-PAD, but it’s also getting a foothold in the United States, starting with New York (hence the US name, I-CE-NY) and a few other states. At one point, it appeared that there could also be an Allston location in the works, but for now, I-CE-NY is only coming to Newbury Street. Projected opening: Winter 2018 (just waiting on inspections as of late December 2017)

Orá Trattorizza

655 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

Located next to the Charlesmark Hotel, this will be a two-floor trattoria and pizzeria from the owner of Piattini Wine Cafe on Newbury Street. Projected opening: Early March 2018

Tatte Bakery & Cafe [NOW OPEN]

399 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston

Beacon Hill

Nourish Your Soul [official photo]

Smoothie bowls from Nourish Your Soul, expanding to Beacon Hill this winter.

Nourish Your Soul

282 Cambridge St., Beacon Hill, Boston

A juice bar with locations in West Medford and Winchester is expanding to Beacon Hill with smoothies, coffee, chia pudding, toasts, and more. Projected opening: Late February 2018

Chinatown

Apm Coffee [NOW OPEN]

99 Kneeland St., Chinatown, Boston

Downtown Boston

Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater

Smoky shoyu ramen with egg and pork add-ons at Oisa Ramen, which opened downtown this winter.

Delta Haus [NOW OPEN]

200 High St., Downtown Boston

Magnolia Bakery

2-4 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Downtown Boston

New York’s famous Magnolia Bakery, a hallmark of the cupcake boom of the early 2000s, has been promising a Boston location for years, and now it’s almost here, opening at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. This location will serve the same menu as the flagship on New York City’s Bleecker Street. Projected opening: Early 2018

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes [NOW OPEN]

140 Tremont St., Downtown Boston

Oisa Ramen Slurp & Go [NOW OPEN]

2 Broad St., Downtown Boston

Shaking Crab [NOW OPEN]

140 Boylston St., Theatre District, Boston

Tiki Rock [NOW OPEN]

2 Broad St., Downtown Boston

White Bull Tavern [NOW OPEN]

1 Union St., Downtown Boston

East Boston

Kaki Lima [official photo]

Batagor from Kaki Lima, which took up residency at KO Pies at the Shipyard this winter.

Craft Table & Bar [NOW OPEN]

107 Porter St., East Boston

Kaki Lima at KO Pies at the Shipyard [NOW OPEN]

256 Marginal St., East Boston

The popular Indonesian street food pop-up has returned to KO Pies, where it has popped up a lot in the past, to offer a limited menu alongside KO Pies’s standard Australian meat pie-based menu. Kaki Lima dishes are available from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday until the spring. Opened: January 18, 2018

Fenway

Cafe Landwer [official photo]

Food from Cafe Landwer, which opened in Audubon Circle this winter — and will later expand to Cleveland Circle.

Cafe Landwer [NOW OPEN]

900 Boylston St., Audubon Circle/Fenway, Boston

Cava [NOW OPEN]

1350 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston

Jamaica Plain

Exodus Bagels [official photo]

Bagel sandwiches from Exodus Bagels, which opened a storefront in JP this winter.

Evergreen Eatery

154 Green St., Jamaica Plain, Boston

From the owners of JP Seafood Cafe comes a farm-to-table restaurant serving classic American diner food with some Latin, Caribbean, and Asian influences. There’ll be an express coffee and juice bar for customers in a hurry. Projected opening: Late February 2018

Exodus Bagels [NOW OPEN]

3346 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, Boston

This popular pop-up had a Roslindale brick-and-mortar in the works for a while, but plans have shifted — that space will remain the Exodus kitchen, but the first Exodus storefront is now open in the former Canto 6 space in JP. Opened: February 13, 2018

Juicygreens

57 South St., Jamaica Plain, Boston

This Jamaica Plain juice bar, located in the former Harvest Co-op space on South Street, will also serve toasts, salads, acai bowls, and more, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options available. Projected opening: Winter 2018

Mission Hill

Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater

Tacos from Chilacates, opening its third and fourth locations in 2018.

Chilacates

The Tremont, 1480 Tremont St., Mission Hill, Boston

This acclaimed Jamaica Plain taqueria duo will open a third location, this time in Mission Hill. (It’s also expanding to Chestnut Hill in 2018.) Projected opening: Early 2018

Wow Wings

Delivery-only restaurant connected to Mission Hill’s Mission Sushi & Wok and other restaurants

Roslindale

Tasty Thai [official photo]

Tasty Thai will open in the former Seven Star Street Bistro space this winter.

Shaking Seafood

19 Poplar St., Roslindale, Boston

Another Vietnamese-Cajun seafood boil restaurant, which are growing in popularity in Boston. Projected opening: Winter 2018

Tasty Thai

153 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale, Boston

This Thai restaurant will take over the former Seven Star Street Bistro space. Projected opening: First week of March 2018

Roxbury

Dudley Dough [official photo]

A pizza at Dudley Dough, which is being replaced by a new pizzeria called 119 this winter.

119

2302 Washington St., Bolling Building, Roxbury, Boston

Taking the place of Dudley Dough, this Dudley Square restaurant will serve pizza, soups, salads, and more, and it’ll have a full liquor license. Dudley Square manager Luther Pinckney is staying on to manage the new spot. Projected opening: February 2018

Seaport District

Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater

Hopsters is now open in the Seaport District, serving food and drinks as well as letting people brew their own beer.

75 on Courthouse Square [NOW OPEN]

60 Seaport Blvd., Seaport District, Boston

D’s Keys Dueling Pianos and Singalong Bar

391 D St., Seaport District, Boston

A dueling piano bar from dueling piano bar veterans. Projected opening: Early 2018

Hopsters [NOW OPEN]

51 Sleeper St., Seaport District, Boston

South Boston

Emily Phares/Eater

Food from the original Southie location of My Diner, which returned to the neighborhood this winter.

My Diner [NOW OPEN]

455 E 1st St., South Boston

Shredded

246 W. Broadway, South Boston

Salads and noodle bowls. Think Sweetgreen, but locally owned. Projected opening: Late February/early March 2018

South End

Sarah Storrer/Eater

Fried chicken from Southern Proper, opening in the South End this winter.

Bar Lyon

1750 Washington St., South End, Boston

The newest restaurant from the Columbus Hospitality Group (Mistral, Mooo…., Ostra, etc.) will feature Lyonnaise cuisine, from duck confit to saucisson, complemented by an all-French wine list. The restaurant, located a block from Toro in the South End, will seat around 60, making it fairly small compared to the rest of the group’s venues. Projected opening: Late winter 2018/early spring 2018

Bootleg Special [NOW OPEN]

400 Tremont St., South End, Boston

This restaurant features Cajun-style boiled seafood dishes, not to mention po’ boys, beignets, and more. Opened: February 16, 2018

Southern Proper

The Girard, 600 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston

A Southern (“but not kitschy”) restaurant located in a new South End development. Jason Cheek (Sam’s, Toro, KO Prime) is behind it. There may be some barbecue on the menu, but it “won’t be a barbecue joint.” Expect fried chicken, beer, and more. Projected opening: March 2, 2018

West End

Tasty Burger [official photo]

A meal from Tasty Burger, which expanded to the West End this winter.

Hurricane’s at the Garden [NOW OPEN]

150 Canal St., West End, Boston

Hurricane O’Reilly’s was recently sold by the Glynn Hospitality Group to the Briar Group, and it has been renovated and rebranded into Hurricane’s at the Garden. Projected opening: January 24, 2018

Tasty Burger [NOW OPEN]

1 Nashua St., West End, Boston

This local burger chain has expanded again, this time opening in Boston’s West End — right by TD Garden. This location serves beer and wine. Opened: January 29, 2018

Openings Beyond Winter 2017-2018

Brato Brewhouse [official photo]

A spread of food from Brato Brewhouse, which has been popping up around town and will open a Brighton location in 2018.

6 West Broadway hotel restaurant and rooftop bar (6 West Broadway, South Boston): Part of Meyer Jabara Hotels, this forthcoming South Boston hotel will have a restaurant as well as a rooftop bar. Projected opening: Early 2019

Achilito’s Taqueria (38 Hyde Park Ave., Jamaica Plain, Boston):Describing itself as “fresh and spicy,” this taqueria will open within new construction by the Forest Hills MBTA stop, serving “spicy salsas,” wood-fired dishes, and more. Projected opening: April 2018

Akinto (1 Appleton St., South End, Boston): Once a residency at Wink & Nod, this Southeast Asian restaurant will eventually open in the former Merrill & Co. space next to Wink & Nod. It’s been in the works for quite some time. Projected opening: Unknown

Alcove (100 Lovejoy Wharf, Waterfront, Boston): Longtime Boston restaurant industry vet Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli (Island Creek Oyster Bar and more) is opening his own place within the Lovejoy Wharf condo building near TD Garden. Projected opening: May 2018

American Provisions (1961-1981 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, Boston): In the works for over a year, this expansion of Southie’s cheese, charcuterie, and specialty foods shop got delayed by a fire, but it’s still coming. Projected opening: Fall 2018

Asian Noodle Soup (779 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, Boston): Replacing Kamado Super Fusion and serving Asian noodle soups. Projected opening: Unknown

Backlash Beer Co. (152 Hampden St., Roxbury, Boston): This longtime contract brewer is in the process of opening up its own brewery and taproom. Retail sales began in September 2017, but there’s more permitting and construction that has to happen before the taproom debuts. Projected opening: Unknown

Backyard Betty’s (172-174 W. Broadway, South Boston): A forthcoming Southie restaurant that is apparently related to Publico. Projected opening: April 2018

The Bacon Truck (50 Terminal St., Charlestown, Boston): Boston’s bacon-themed food truck is putting down roots with a Charlestown commissary and cafe this winter, serving a bacon-centric breakfast and lunch menu as well as coffee. There’ll be seating for about 20 inside, plus a seasonal patio. Projected opening: Late March/early April 2018

Bartaco (25 Thompson Pl., Fort Point, Boston): This East Coast chain is Barcelona Wine Bar’s more casual counterpart and serves tacos, rice bowls, poke, and more, along with a tequila-heavy booze selection. Projected opening: Unknown

Blue Bottle (800 Boylston St., Back Bay; 100 Federal St., Downtown Boston): This Californian coffee chain opened in Harvard Square in winter 2017-2018, and two more will open in Boston proper this year. Projected opening: 2018

Bon Me (415-435 Brookline Ave., Longwood Medical Area, Boston): This growing local group of food trucks and restaurants — which features Vietnamese-inspired sandwiches, noodle bowls, and more — is expanding again. Projected opening: Unknown

Boston Chops (52 Temple Pl., Downtown Crossing, Boston):Like its big sibling in the South End, the second Boston Chops steakhouse will be in the former home of a bank, although more recently, the Temple Street space was home to a restaurant called Mantra. Expect a private dining room in the old bank vault and a table lit specifically for Instagrammers. Projected opening: End of March2018

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar (1124 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston and another yet-to-be-announced location): The Canadian pizza-focused sports bar chain named for Boston is expanding to Boston; there are two forthcoming locations, one right by Berklee and not far from Fenway. Projected openings: The Fenway location will open in June 2018; the mystery location is slated for 2020

The Bowery (2261 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, Boston): This project from Julian Bolger (Lucy’s American Tavern, Punk & Poet, more) is slated to replace Ester, which is closing on February 11, 2018. Projected opening: Unknown

Brato Brewhouse & Kitchen (190 North Beacon St., Brighton, Boston): The forthcoming brewpub from Cambridge Brewing Company alums will be located not too far from the new Boston Landing development. Projected opening: Sometime in 2018; meanwhile, Brato is hosting a number of pop-up events

Burro Bar (1357 Washington St., South End, Boston): The latest from the Alpine Restaurant Group (Painted Burro, Posto, and more) will be a second Burro Bar location, taking over the La Motta’s space. There’s another Burro Bar in Brookline’s Washington Square. Projected opening: Unknown; La Motta’s closed on December 31, 2017

Cafe Landwer (Yet-to-be-announced address in Cleveland Circle, Brighton, Boston): This will be the second United States location for the Israeli cafe chain, which serves shakshuka, pizza, Mediterranean foods, and more. (It opened in Audubon Circle in January 2018. There’s also a recently opened Toronto, Canada location.) Projected opening: April 2018

Caffe Nero (298 Washington St., Brighton Center, Boston; 1375 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston): Yet another couple of locations of the London-based cafe chain that is quickly spreading around the Boston area. Projected opening: Unknown

Carrot Flower (703 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, Boston): Juices, smoothies, soups, nut milks, and more. Projected opening: Spring 2018

Cava (667 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston): This rapidly expanding DC-based fast-casual Mediterranean chain opened in Fenway in January 2018, and it’s also coming to Dedham in spring 2018, Hingham in summer 2018, and Cambridge’s Kendall Square in fall 2018. Projected opening: Summer 2018

Coffee Break Cafe (680 Truman Pkwy., Hyde Park, Boston): This small local coffee chain already has locations in Milton and Quincy; Hyde Park’s next. Projected opening: April 2018

Crepe & More (South Station, 700 Atlantic Ave., Downtown Boston): The owner of a local franchise of international gelato shop Amorino (plus another location on the way) is opening a crepe (and more) kiosk inside South Station. Projected opening: Unknown

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse (Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston): The upscale steakhouse chain, which has a Boston location in the Seaport District, will expand to the Pru’s ground floor with a massive 17,000-square-foot location that will seat 450. There will be a seasonal patio as well. Projected opening: Second half of 2018

Democracy Brewing (35 Temple Pl., Downtown Crossing, Boston): A worker-owned brewpub opening in the historic Windsor Button space. It’ll have a tasting room and event space, and the team plans to distribute to bars and restaurants. Projected opening: April 2018

Distraction Brewing Company (2 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale, Boston): A new brewery will take over the corner space that was once home to an Emack & Bolio’s ice cream shop. Projected opening: Spring 2018

DÔA (Unknown location): Restaurateur Arjun Waney, who has venues in Miami, London, and beyond, plans to open a casual “LatAsian” restaurant in Boston, serving nikkei- and chifa-inspired dishes (Japanese-Peruvian and Chinese-Peruvian, respectively) in a “true neighborhood setting.” A Miami location that opened in 2016 stays open until 5 a.m. and has a DJ booth, maki counter, and substantial patio.

Dos Toros Taqueria (Unknown location): New York-based, Northern California-inspired taqueria chain Dos Toros has lots of expansion planned — and Boston’s on its list. Projected opening: Unknown

Eddie V’s (800 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston): This national seafood chain is taking over the former P.F. Chang’s space at the Prudential Center. Projected opening: Unknown

Energize (265 Massachusetts Ave., Symphony, Boston): This Brighton-based juice bar is adding a second location near Symphony Hall. Projected opening: March 30, 2018

Feng Shui (1924 Beacon St., Cleveland Circle, Brighton, Boston): Sushi, hibachi, and Chinese food from a restaurant group with locations in Chelmsford, Waltham, Cohasset, and Tyngsborough. (It’ll open in Burlington eventually as well.) Projected opening: Unknown

The Ghost Walks (57 Stuart St., Downtown Boston): A sibling to Committee, Cafeteria, and Bijou will open up below Bijou, serving theatrical cocktails (such as one disguised as a bag of popcorn), champagne from a vending machine, and “elevated bar snacks.” Projected opening: Unknown

Gyu-Kaku (101 Allstate Rd., Dorchester, Boston): An international Japanese barbecue chain with hundreds of locations (including one in Brookline and one in Cambridge) will expand to Dorchester’s under-development South Bay Town Center. Projected opening: Unknown

The Halal Guys (Multiple locations): The New York City chain debuted in Boston’s Theatre District in late summer 2017. Coming up next: locations in the Financial District, West End, Back Bay, and Downtown Crossing (as well as Cambridge’s Porter Square). Exact addresses and opening timelines haven’t been announced yet. Projected openings: Unknown

Isshindo (1 Brighton Ave., Allston, Boston): This ramen restaurant — tagline: “ramen with a soul” — will replace the recently shuttered Pikaichi Ramen (which is relocating to Medford) at Super 88.

J.P. Licks (101 Allstate Rd., Dorchester, Boston; 397 W. Broadway, South Boston): The Jamaica Plain-based ice cream chain will open a new location at the under-development South Bay Town Center in Dorchester and in the space of a former beauty salon in Southie. Projected opening: Unknown

Kamakura (150 State St., Downtown Boston): Contemporary kaiseki cuisine — high-end, multi-course meals featuring seasonal ingredients — from Youji Iwakura (Snappy Ramen, Uni, Basho). Projected opening: Mid-to-late spring 2018

La Colombe (250 West Newton St., Back Bay, Boston): The Philadelphia-based coffee roaster and cafe chain already has two Boston locations (in the Leather District and the Seaport District), and a Back Bay one is coming up next. Projected opening: Unknown

La Dolda (Unknown address): Formerly an Austin pasta shop, La Dolda is coming up to Boston. It’ll begin as a wholesale business, but the owner plans to open a retail shop and hopefully a small pasta bar at some point in the future. Projected opening: Unknown timeline for the shop and pasta bar, but the wholesale business could start in winter 2017-2018, with owner Matteo Gallizio calling summer 2018 the “worst-case scenario”

Life Alive (888 Commonwealth Ave., Boston University, Boston): The fourth location for this local vegetarian restaurant — which is also in Cambridge, Salem, and Lowell — will be in the former Panera space by BU. Projected opening: April 2018

Midici (101 Allstate Rd., Dorchester, Boston): This Neapolitan pizza chain has one location on the verge of opening in Somerville and will eventually expand to Dorchester as well, part of the under-development South Bay Town Center. Projected opening: Unknown

Minigrow (Yet-to-be-announced address): A streamlined sibling to Philly-based stir-fry chain Honeygrow, which now has two Boston locations. Projected opening: Early 2018

Nathálie (186 Brookline Ave., Fenway, Boston): The team behind Haley.Henry — an intimate, popular wine bar downtown — will open a Fenway wine bar on the first floor of the Pierce building, emphasizing female wine producers and old world varieties. There will be a small seasonal patio. Projected opening: Summer 2018

New Yorker Fried Chicken (1251 River St., Hyde Park, Boston): A slightly renamed chicken takeout spot, under new ownership. The old ownership had a bit of a fraud scandal. Projected opening: Unknown

Pig ‘N Whistle Diner (226 N. Beacon St., Brighton, Boston): A diner that has been closed for 15 years might get resurrected without too many changes. Projected opening: Unknown

The Quiet Few (331 Sumner St., East Boston): A casual restaurant and bar slated for the space briefly occupied by East Boston Kitchen in 2014 (and vacant since then). Projected opening: Unknown

Sam Adams (60 State St., Downtown Boston — maybe): After the fall 2017 debut of a taproom at its longtime JP location, Sam Adams is eyeing potential downtown Boston locations for another taproom, including the former Hillstone space on State Street. Nothing is set in stone yet. Projected opening: Unknown

Santeria (10 Post Office Sq., Financial District, Boston): A restaurant, cigar bar, and members-only club from the team behind Yvonne’s, Ruka, and Lolita. Projected opening: Unknown

Second Cup Coffee Company (97 Causeway St., West End): This Canadian cafe chain has plans to open right near TD Garden. Projected opening: Unknown

The Sip & Spoke Bike Kitchen (611 Columbia Rd., Uphams Corner, Dorchester, Boston): Repair your bike; drink coffee. Projected opening: Unknown

Soleil (Bolling Building, 2200 Washington St., Roxbury, Boston): One of several new restaurants in the works for Dudley Square, this one is replacing the Tasty Burger location that shuttered in early 2018. Soleil will serve sandwiches, salads, and food “with a Southern flavor.” Owner Cheryl Straughter was behind a Grove Hall restaurant called Keith’s Place in the 1990s. Projected opening: 2018

Spyce (241 Washington St., Downtown Crossing, Boston): A restaurant with a robotic kitchen. Acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud is an advisor on the project. Projected opening: Spring 2018

The Westland (10 Westland Ave., near Symphony Hall, Boston): From the group behind Hopewell Kitchen & Bar, the Avenue, and more comes a “classic American tavern” in the long-vacant Symphony 8 space. Projected opening: “Soon”

Time Out Market (401 Park Dr., Fenway): The Landmark Center is being converted into a new development, 401 Park Drive, which will be home to a food hall with roots in Lisbon. (A Miami location will open in 2018.) Time Out Market is owned by the same company behind Time Out media entities. Vendors have not yet been announced, but they’ll reportedly be local. Projected opening: 2019

Tous Les Jours (24 Tremont St., Downtown Boston): The downtown Boston location of this French-Asian bakery chain has been closed since late 2017 for renovations. Projected reopening: Spring 2018

Xi’an Famous Foods (Location unknown): The popular New York City-based restaurant group known for its Xi’an-style hand-pulled noodles has been talking about Boston expansion since 2012. As of November 2017, a Boston-area lease is almost finalized. Projected opening: Unknown

Wahlburgers (101 Allstate Rd., Dorchester, Boston): The Wahlbergs are finally coming home to Dorchester, bringing their ever-expanding burger chain to their hometown. It’ll be at the new South Bay Town Center development, along with several other restaurants. Projected opening: Unknown

Wen’s Yunnan Noodle & Ramen (145 Tremont St., Downtown Boston): A Newbury Street restaurant that specializes in Chinese “crossing-the-bridge” noodles will expand to a location steps from the Common. Projected opening: Unknown

Whaling in Oklahoma (645-647 Tremont St., South End, Boston?): The name is tentative, and the location is unconfirmed but widely assumed to be where Tremont 647 and Sister Sorel currently reside but are soon closing. This is a new Japanese project from Ribelle’s Tim Maslow, in partnership with Boston restaurateur extraordinaire Brian Lesser. Projected opening: June 2018

Wild Pops (3212 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, Boston): This popsicle pop-up can be found at various events and locations around town, but at some point in 2018, its previously seasonal storefront will reopen — and stay open year-round. Projected opening: Spring 2018

Zuma (1 Dalton St., Back Bay, Boston): A London-based upscale Japanese restaurant that draws inspiration from izakayas and serves sushi, robata grill dishes, and more. It’ll be located in the One Dalton building. Projected opening: Unknown

Unnamed Chris Parsons project (Location unknown): In partnership with Brian Lesser, Chris Parsons (formerly of Steel & Rye; more recently at Fat Hen) will open a restaurant at an upcoming Boston hotel. The duo also recently launched a boozy business called Speakeasy Imports. Projected opening: Unknown

Unnamed Emerald Lounge replacement at the Revere Hotel (200 Stuart St., Downtown Boston): The five-year-old Emerald Lounge closed in December 2017, and it will be replaced by a yet-unnamed restaurant that the hotel says “will be the next phase of the property’s recent multi-million dollar transformation and will be an iconic destination inspired by the city of Boston’s rich history and innovative spirit.” Projected opening: Spring 2018

Unnamed Ethiopian coffee shop (Shawmut Avenue at Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, Boston): Fasika owner Befekadu Defar is reportedly opening a coffee shop that’ll serve sandwiches, salads, and other healthy lunch options, including vegetarian and vegan choices. Defar plans to get coffee beans from Ethiopia and roast and grind them onsite. Projected opening: Unknown

Unnamed Kristin Canty project (In a new development at the former Anthony’s Pier 4 space, Seaport District, Boston): A farm-to-table project from the team behind Woods Hill Table in Concord. Projected opening: 2019

Unnamed Liquid Art House replacement (100 Arlington St., Back Bay, Boston): Liquid Art House will transform into a new concept after renovations, possibly with a new name. (It closed in mid-November.) A future West End location might be in the works as well. Projected openings: Unknown

Unnamed Pellino’s Ristorante sibling (283 Hanover St., North End, Boston): The owners of an Italian restaurant in the North End, Pellino’s, are opening something new in the former Pinkberry space nearby. Projected opening: Unknown

Unnamed Tavistock Restaurant Collection project (88-91 Commercial Wharf East, Waterfront, Boston): The group behind Joe’s American, Atlantic Fish, and Abe & Louie’s has purchased a burned out space on Commercial Wharf, right by one location of Joe’s, but has not yet announced details regarding what they plan to open there.