13 Recent Boston Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know

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ALLSTON — If you’ve ever stood in line at the excellent Eastern Mediterranean bakery and cafe Sofra, willing someone to get up from one of the handful of seats in the tiny shop, here’s great news: The team just opened an expansive new location in Allston. 210 North Harvard Street

ALLSTON — There’s another new bakery that just opened in the neighborhood, too. Opa Bakery specializes in Turkish baklava, bagels, pistachio rolls, and knafeh, among other treats. 16 Brighton Avenue

BEACON HILL — Fans of The Hummus Shop food truck no longer need to track the vehicle’s whereabouts. Owner Colin Daly has opened a shoebox-sized permanent restaurant in Beacon Hill selling pita sandwiches and bowls of hummus and falafel from Wednesday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 37A Charles Street

BEACON HILL — Taco Azul, a stylish new spot for tacos and tequila- and mezcal-based margaritas, is now open in the neighborhood. 21 Beacon Street

BEVERLY — A bit further afield, Mexa has debuted from the masterminds behind one of the Boston area’s best taquerias, La Victoria. There’s a whole array of tacos here, but also punchy ceviches, aquachile, crispy flautas, and more — plus cocktails, beer, and wine. 230 Rantoul Street

BROOKLINE — At Flake Bakery, a newcomer to Coolidge Corner’s excellent dining scene, owner and former Lisbon resident Cristina Quintino only does one thing, and she does it very well: Portuguese egg custard tarts, or pastéis de nata. So well, in fact, that the bakery has been selling out of tarts daily and Quintino has had to instate order limits on the weekends to make sure as many people as possible can get their hands on the creamy, decadent treat. 1298 Beacon Street

CAMBRIDGE — Kendall Square commuters, rejoice: Dorchester-based Bred Gourmet, home of one of Boston’s best burgers, has opened up an outpost in the neighborhood. 730 Main Street

CAMBRIDGE — The CambridgeSide mall in East Cambridge has unveiled a swanky new food court in the mall, CanalSide, with over a dozen food vendors including fast-casual favorites Sapporo Ramen, Anoush’ella, and Chilacates. There’s also a cool new bar in the middle of the space, C-Side Bar, and it’s run by the award-winning folks behind Boston hot spots Birds of Paradise and Blossom Bar. 100 CambridgeSide Place

CAMBRIDGE — The highly anticipated cafe from the folks behind beloved local breadmaker Iggy’s has opened its doors in Huron Village. It first came to life with a working name of Kismet but now the official name is Imagine, according to the Boston Globe. Pull up a seat by the fireplace and catch up with friends over flaky croissants and expertly pulled cups of espresso. 358 Huron Avenue

CAMBRIDGE — Margeaux Supper Parlor has taken over the former Colette Wine Bistro space inside the Porter Square Hotel in Cambridge. The restaurant, from owner Rebekah Barr, ties together New England and Southern influences across the menu, from steak tips to shrimp and grits. 1924 Massachusetts Avenue

DOWNTOWN BOSTON — Speakeasy the Loyall Counting Room is the last of the three new dining spots to debut as part of the overhaul of Boston’s InterContinental Hotel’s dining program. Slip into the low-lit cocktail den (note: you will need a password to get in) and sip drinks like the Liberty’s Reserve, made with coconut rum, rye whiskey, Pineau des Charentes apertif, and tobacco bitters. 510 Atlantic Avenue

FENWAY — The fourth location of chef Douglass Williams’ popular pasta spot Mida has opened on Boylston Street where his French brasserie D.W. French once stood. 1391 Boylston Street

MALDEN — Add this to your date-night rotation: An elegant new Thai hot spot, Thaiger Den, from the same team behind Malden’s well-liked Crying Thaiger, just opened in the same neighborhood. 157 Pleasant Street