Massachusetts has the New England Main Street down to a science.

New and exciting restaurants to check out, plus good reasons to visit older spots.

Milford Beautification Day, an annual community-wide cleanup organized by Citizens for Milford, is set to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, according to a community announcement.

Babson College’s inaugural Food Summit served up a powerful mix of food industry insights and student product pitches that brought entrepreneurs and operators from across the food ecosystem to the table.

The 13th Annual Taste of MetroWest on April 27 (5-8pm) will give attendees a chance to more than sample offerings from more than two dozen restaurants and vendors from the area at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center.

When I was a student at Boston College many moons ago, one of my favorite places to visit near the campus for a study break was White Mountain Creamery.

Where to: new city micro­cre­am­ery in Arling­ton cen­ter.
Why: for a taste of sum­mer in fri­gid tem­per­at­ures, from an expand­ing local ice cream empire.

The Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District is holding its inaugural Downtown Hudson Restaurant Week Feb. 1-7. Over a dozen restaurants are participating in the new tradition, offering a variety of specials and deals

Downtown Hudson Restaurant Week returns February 1–7, 2026, inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the incredible flavors, creativity, and locally owned restaurants that make our downtown dining scene so special.

Retailer’s new location features more than 1,000 products from 230+ suppliers from New England

Massachusetts often brings to mind the busy streets of Boston, the witch trials of Salem, or the sandy stretches of Cape Cod during peak season. However, the spirit of the Bay State also lives in quieter corners.

New City Microcreamery opened recently, drawing students and alumni inside with new flavors, but comparisons to its predecessor still hold, and, according to Johnny Koczela, it doesn’t feel the same as White Mountain Creamery.

This is the November edition of a monthly column that rounds up restaurant closures in and around Boston. Catch up on more news about closures in the Boston area right here.

A longtime ice cream shop that is popular with college students is going to be shutting down, and a growing local group of ice cream spots will be replacing it.

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between November 17, 2025, and November 23, 2025.

Stay up to date on the best new restaurants, recent openings, and the biggest dining updates across Greater Boston's food scene.

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — White Mountain Creamery in Chestnut Hill is handing out its last scoops Sunday.

After 42 years as the go-to ice cream shop for Boston College students, White Mountain Creamery is closing.

A go-to spot ice cream spot for generations of Boston College students is closing after more than four decades and will be replaced by a popular local chain.

A go-to spot ice cream spot for generations of Boston College students is closing after more than four decades and will be replaced by a popular local chain.