Restaurants

Stoked Pizza Looking to Open in Doyle’s Old Spot

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A new pizza restaurant is looking to open on Washington Street where neighborhood staple Doyle's previously operated. Stoked Pizza is scheduled to appear at the next Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Public Service Committee meeting on January 2. Representatives of the restaurant will be speaking about their application for a 7-day alcohol license. The agenda says the business is looking for a 2 am closing. The restaurant would have an outdoor seasonal deck on the second floor with 80 seats.

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Business

Arepa & Empanada Restaurant Coming to Hyde Square

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The restaurant scene of Hyde Square is getting more diverse, as it looks like a Venezuelan arepa restaurant will be opening in the future. Don Tequeño & Doña Arepa has a sign in the window and the glass is covered with brown paper so we can't see what's going on. And before opening the restaurant will have to remove the signage Caffe Aromi, the last restaurant that took up the space at 403 Centre St. A QR code on the sign brings you to a link with a menu from a Blue Hill Avenue restaurant. The large menu includes arepas, empanadas, cachapas, patacones, pepito, sandwiches, and more.

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Restaurants

Shea Butter Smoothies Bringing Fresh Fruit Smoothies, Pressed Juice and More to Centre Street

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From the sign on the door, it appears that Shea Butter Smoothies will be opening on Centre Street where FoMu had resided. Fruit smoothies, protein smoothies, fresh pressed juice, and acai bowls, are some of the menu items that Shea Butter Smoothies serves at its first location in Dorchester on Morrissey Boulevard. As for prices, fruit smoothies are $8.50 for 16 oz and $12 for 24 oz; power up smoothies are $10 for 16 oz and $13 for 24 oz. Fresh pressed juice (no water or sugar added) is $8.75 for 16 oz. There are numerous vegan options.

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Restaurants

El Oriental de Cuba Permanently Closed; Mexican Restaurant to Fill Spot

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The very popular restaurant El Oriental de Cuba has closed permanently and will be replaced by a Mexican restaurant. El Oriental first opened on Centre Street in 1994, and through its delicious and family-like atmosphere, became one of Jamaica Plain's most beloved restaurants. But the owner Nobel Garcia passed away in November 2021, and while his daughters Yvonne and Lissette tried to keep the restaurant going, they both have full-time jobs, and made the difficult decision to close permanently. They provided a statement to El Mundo Boston. The restaurant served many professional baseball players through the years, mayors, politicians, and thousands of hungry customers.

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Restaurants

Brassica Kitchen Plans Move Into Large Space Next Door and Keep Current Space as Wine Bar

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The owners of Brassica Kitchen + Cafe are planning on moving into the larger space next door that was vacated since the Dogwood Cafe closed in Forest Hills. The move will hopefully happen next year. The tentative plan would be for Brassica to keep its current smaller space next door and turn it into a wine bar with a tasting menu. Brassica Kitchen + Cafe recently appeared in front of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council wanting the council's support to amend its alcohol license for the former Dogwood's space (3712 Washington St.). The space would include 126 indoor seats, along with four dining areas, two bars, a kitchen, storage, a restroom, and two seasonal patio areas on private property for 25 seats and 18 seats.

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Restaurants

Captain Nemo’s Closing After 25 Years in Jamaica Plain

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Captain Nemo's restaurant announced that they will be closing after 25 years of serving subs, pizza, and more. Debbie Adamidis shared that her family decided to close the Centre Street restaurant on Oct. 1 in a Facebook post. Adamidis said the business had been open in Jamaica Plain for 25 years, and 13 years in Kenmore Square before opening in JP. Dozens of people commented on the post, saying they'll miss the restaurant, and tagging friends for them to know about the closure.

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Restaurants

Mario’s Restaurant Coming to Hyde Square

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Very few details are known, but a handwritten sign in the window says "Mario's Coming Soon" at 8 Perkins St. The door and windows are being blocked by paper so you can't get a look inside. The rumor is that Mario Bailote is opening a pizzeria in the location. He did have a pizzeria in Roxbury for several years that was well-received. But it closed in April 2022 after being open for 3.5 years.

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Business
FoMu Alternative Ice Cream + Cafe in JP sells vegan ice cream

FoMu Closing Jamaica Plain Store on September 18

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FoMu announced on their Facebook page that they are closing their Jamaica Plain location on September 18. In a Facebook post, the owners said the store was hit hard by the pandemic, and was never able to recover. "When our lease came to term, it was a sad but sweet sign from the ice cream gods that we should bid farewell," said the Facebook post. FoMu's other locations in the South End, Fenway, Quincy Market, and the Seaport, will remain open. The post also suggested that if you'd like to see FoMu options around Jamaica Plain, to tag other retailers or restaurants, and that the owners will try to make it happen.

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Nonprofit

Community Servings’ Foodservice Job Training Program is New Takeout Option

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Jamaica Plain nonprofit Community Servings' new foodservice job training program is a new takeout option offering seasonally-inspired entrees, soups, sides, and bakery items from scratch. Launched in July, Community Servings' Teaching Kitchen (TK), is a free, 12-week foodservice job training program for people facing significant barriers to employment, according to a press release. The meals are then available to purchase at Community Servings' campus at 179 Amory St. Program participants are trained by chef culinary instructor Eric Spitz, who works with trainees to prepare food, and formulate menus to introduce them to new foods, spices, and cooking techniques. Next week's menu features dishes like barbecue brisket with collards and baby potatoes, chicken cacciatore with mushroom risotto and broccoli, vegetarian hot and sour soup, kimchi cold noodle salad, and more. 

The program also sources fresh ingredients from local food partners.

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