Restaurants & Bars
Southie Bar Among Best In U.S., New Friendly Toast CEO: MA Food Week
Plus: A new burger and sandwich spot from prolific restaurateur Nick Harron is set to open in North Beverly.
![Nick Harron is set to open his third restaurant in 11 years with REV Burger in North Beverly. The menu includes an array of burgers, sandwiches, snacks and waffle fries along with beer and cocktails.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/24142232/20240802/082033/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1819484159___02082018458.jpg)
MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state's dining scene.
This week, we learned that prolific restaurateur Nick Harron is set to open his third restaurant in 11 years with REV Burger in North Beverly. The menu includes an array of burgers, sandwiches, snacks and waffle fries along with beer and cocktails.
Popular New England brunch spot The Friendly Toast has also shifted some management positions.
Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Officials announced Tuesday that Staci Pinard, who has been with the company for about a decade, starting as the general manager of the company’s Cambridge location, has been named CEO. She was previously vice president of restaurant operations.
Justin Fischer, the previous director of culinary operations, has been promoted to vice president of culinary operations. He joined the company in 2021 after working at “multiple multi-unit restaurants around the Boston area,” according to the company.
Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Here's what else was cooking this week in Patch communities across Massachusetts:
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.