South Boston: Tasty Burger has withdrawn its application from Boston’s licensing board in favor of more talks with residents, who are concerned with the proposed walk-up restaurant’s hours. As if late-night burgers are a bad thing. [Globe via Eater]
Back Bay: Bottega Fiorentina has been replaced with something similar: Trattoria Newbury. [BRT]
Arlington: Cakes has closed; on the plus side, Scugnizzi is open! [Earlier, BRT]
South Boston: The team behind the Paramount have another restaurant in the works at 425 West Broadway. [Herald]
Western ‘Burbs: Colorado-based chain Smashburger is coming! [Earlier]
Newton Centre: Farmstead Table, “embracing modern American cuisine,” will open in August. [Globe]
Kendall Square: West Bridge will start serving lunch on Monday; Eater has a peek at the menu. [EB, Earlier]
North End: Galleria Umberto, really liked by Zagat, will be closed until July 30. [Chowhound]
Greenway: City Landing hopes to open on July 24. [Earlier]
Belmont: Cafe Burrito will bring a touch of spice to town come August, including a “grilled cheese and quesadilla hybrid.” [EB]