When the temperatures start to rise in New England, and you’re craving an ice-cold, creamy concoction to go – there comes a choice that’s as perplexing as it is delicious: milkshake vs. frappe.

Below are some of the biggest restaurant and food-related news stories that have been posted between August 11, 2025, and August 17, 2025.

An ice cream store is opening its newest location on Broadway.

A local group of ice cream shops will be expanding to the northwest suburbs of Boston, taking over the space where a location of a small chain of frozen custard shops had been.

Summer may be coming to its end, but not before Arlington residents get to cheer the season off at a brand new ice cream shop in town. New City Microcreamery, a Massachusetts-based company, is opening its new location at 311 Broadway and plans to serve local customers by the end of August.

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An award-winning ice cream brand with roots in Central Massachusetts is expanding in the Boston area.

An award-winning ice cream brand with roots in Central Massachusetts is expanding in the Boston area.

The Hudson Health Department has unveiled its final display for Hudson Has Heart, a mental health awareness initiative, according to a community announcement.

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Long overshadowed by its glitzier and more affluent neighbor Harvard Square, Cambridge’s Central Square is a diverse neighborhood with an eclectic array of ethnic eateries and retail shops, as well as upscale restaurants and bars.

A frozen treat for every occasion, from a sweet twist on Taco Tuesday to personal-sized ice cream cakes.

The weather in Massachusetts is starting to feel amazing with sunshine and temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s. Local ice cream spots that otherwise are closed during the colder weather are opening their doors and people are flocking for the sugary frozen mood lifter.

Citizens for Milford is organizing the Tenth Annual Milford Beautification Day, Milford’s annual clean-up event, which enables area residents, organizations, and businesses to work together to beautify our community by picking up trash around town.

Just down the street, New City Microcreamery crafts small-batch ice cream in creative flavors, making it the perfect stop for a sweet treat.

Boston is home to an array of delightful dessert spots that are perfect for celebrating the end of a tough semester. Whether you’re craving pastries, gelato, or innovative sweets, these dessert places offer a well-deserved indulgence to cap off your hard work.

This ice cream spot, which is owned by the same group behind Rail Trail Flatbread Co., will incorporate pumpkin cheesecake, apple crisp, baklava and cannoli to its flavors for fall.

Met with plenty of haters and even more fans, pumpkin season is back whether or not you want it here. And in New England, the birthplace of fall vibes, the obsession — or overkill — has shown no signs of slowing down.

September’s arrival brought the realization that I had gone the whole summer without doing an ice cream Snack, and I decided I had to change that before the season ended officially.

Hudson boasts a fabulous Main Street, which is pleasant and walkable and has an overall look that is among the most swoon-worthy of any Massachusetts small town. The Assabet River flows through the town, adding a layer of rustic charm to an already beautiful spot. No one will want to miss the New City Microcreamery, especially if you want to enjoy Hudson one scoop at a time.