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Bernard's Brings Old Favorites to a New Venue in Chestnut Hill

Popular Chinese restaurant Bernard's has reopened at THE STREET in Chestnut Hill. Patch spoke to General Manager Allan Lam and bartender Tim Tighe about what makes the restaurant such a local hotspot.

When Bernard’s closed its doors at the Mall at Chestnut Hill, a nearly audible cry of dismay arose from around Newton and Chestnut Hill. Longtime patrons of the popular Chinese restaurant wondered where they would dine locally for their favorite Asian dishes. During Patch's interview earlier this week, a customer came in to the restaurant (which had not yet opened for the day) and spoke to the gentleman manning the front desk. “So, are you really open now?” she inquired. When this was confirmed, she continued, “I’m so glad! When I went to the Mall (at Chestnut Hill) and saw that you had closed, my heart just sank.  But then I saw the big red sign out front here, and I came in to make sure it was true. I am so glad you are back!” And they …

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Bernard's Has Reopened in Chestnut Hill

The "gourmet Asian" restaurant was previously located in the Mall at Chestnut Hill.

Months after the popular Bernard's restaurant closed at the Mall at Chestnut Hill, the "gourmet Asian" eatery has finally reopened next door at The Street.  The restaurant opened Tuesday, April 16, according to The Street Facebook page and website. It is located in the new building recently constructed at 55 Boylston St., next to the new City Sports and below Sports Club/LA. Bernard's closed its location at the Mall at Chestnut Hill in early 2013 as it prepared to relocate to The Street. Meanwhile, the Mall announced in February that a new Tokyo Japanese Steak House would fill the space vacated by Bernard's. According to The Street's website, Bernard's offers Asian cuisine with "only the freshest ingredients and the finest aromatic spices…

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What's Happening with The Cheesecake Factory in Chestnut Hill?

You ask, Patch answers.

It is easily the question readers ask us the most: What's happening with The Cheesecake Factory at the former Atrium Mall in Chestnut Hill? Last summer, Simon Properties sold the ailing Atrium Mall to Needham-based Bulfinch Cos. In July, Bulfinch announced it would convert the mall into the Atrium Center at Chestnut Hill, a medical and office building.  Once the sale went through, the already half-empty mall started losing stores one by one, with the last few moving out in January 2013.  But as the mall emptied, one Atrium tenant remained: The Cheesecake Factory. When asked about its future plans at the Atrium or elsewhere in Chestnut Hill, The Cheesecake Factory Senior Director of Public Relations Alethea Rowe sent the following statement…

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Pinkberry to Open Next Week in Chestnut Hill

The popular frozen yogurt chain will be opening a location at The Street in Chestnut Hill.

Following the recent opening of Sports Club/LA, City Sports, Pottery Barn and Shake Shack, it looks as though another new tenant at The Street is ready for customers.  Pinkberry will officially open to the public next week, starting with a grand opening celebration on Thurs., April 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., a company spokesman told Newton Patch Thursday. Thursday's celebration will feature "three free swirling hours" where the public can enjoy free frozen yogurt as well as raffles, giveaways and a chance to win free Pinkberry for a year. (See announcement/invite in the .pdf section to the right).  Following Thursday night's festivities, Pinkberry will be open to the hungry public on Friday, April 5, the spokesman said. Official hours for …

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Shake Shack Opens in Chestnut Hill [PHOTOS]

The line was out the door at the new Shake Shack in Newton, which opened to the public Wednesday at 11 a.m. Add your Shake Shack photos below!

Shake Shack Opens in Chestnut Hill [PHOTOS]

The line was out the door at the new Shake Shack in Newton, which opened to the public Wednesday at 11 a.m. Add your Shake Shack photos below!

It's finally here. Shake Shack has opened in Chestnut Hill.  The popular burger and frozen custard chain opened its doors at 49 Boylston St. today at 11 a.m. Greeted by a long line of eager customers, the restaurant was packed within a few short minutes.  Do you have photos from this morning's Shake Shack opening? Add them by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above. According to the press release, the Chestnut Hill Shake Shack has been constructed with a number of recycled and sustainable materials. The restaurant's walls are made of reclaimed wood from an old paper mill in Holyoke, MA, tabletops are sourced from reclaimed bowling alley lanes and the tile floors are made up of recycled content. WiFi is also be available at the…

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More Details on Shake Shack's Wednesday Opening in Chestnut Hill

The first Boston-area Shake Shack will be located at 49 Boylston St. in Newton.

The countdown to Shake Shack begins: T-minus 24 hours.  As we noted last week, the new Chestnut Hill Shake Shack is set to open tomorrow, March 20. According to a press release issued this week, doors will open at 11 a.m.  The popular eatery will be located at 49 Boylston St., at The Street in Chestnut Hill. It is the chain's first Boston-area location.  “Chestnut Hill is a thriving community with easy access to downtown Boston, Newton and Brookline, as well as close proximity to Boston College,” Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti said in the press release. “We’re very excited to be here, and look forward to this Shack becoming a true neighborhood hangout.” According to the press release, the Chestnut Hill Shake Shack has been constructed with …

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Report: Chestnut Hill Shake Shack to Open Next Week

The popular NYC-based restaurant that is famous for its burgers, fries and shakes is opening next week in Newton (Chestnut Hill).

Move Over Harlem Shake: Chestnut Hill is getting its own Shake (Shack). The new Shake Shack is reportedly opening at The Street in Chestnut Hill on Wednesday, March 20. According to Eater Boston, the iconic New York-based higher end fast food joint will be welcoming customers a week from today. If its sibling restaurants are any indication, the newest Shake Shack location will undoubtedly be serving some Chestnut Hill-specific “concretes” or frozen custards with mix-ins. Also on the menu will likely be their usual wide selection of burgers and hot dogs, fries, frozen custard concoctions and beer and wine. The new eatery is opening up in the former Rugged Bear space. Shake Shack, part of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, opened …

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Two New Restaurants Coming to Newton's Mall at Chestnut Hill

The mall recently saw the exit of Bernard's and Charley's.

Just a few weeks after losing Charley's Saloon and Bernard's, the Mall at Chestnut Hill announced yesterday two new eateries will be moving into the vacated restaurant spaces. Besito and Tokyo Japanese Steak House will both open in the mall this summer, according to a press release issued Wednesday.  "These are unique restaurants for the area and our shoppers are sure to love the experience and dining atmosphere at both,” Simon Property Group Senior Vice President of Leasing Cindy Kernan said in the press release. Besito will be moving into the first floor space formerly occupied by Charley's Saloon, which abruptly closed last month after decades in Chestnut Hill. According to the Besito website, the Mexican-style restaurant has three …

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