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Plus, restaurateur Frank DePasquale has a couple of new projects up his sleeve, there’s a new Anna’s Taqueria in town, and more local food news.

The new Eastern Standard (and three sibling venues) are in the works at Bower, a mixed-use development on Beacon Street between Kenmore Square and Audubon Circle. / Photo courtesy of Bower

Welcome to our weekly news roundup, keeping you up to date on tidbits of Boston-area restaurant news. Got info that should be on our radar? Send an email.

Want to drink latke-themed cocktails or hang out in a bar jam-packed with Christmas décor? Last week’s Three to Try highlighted a trio of popular holiday pop-up bars—two for Christmas and one for Hanukkah­—that are back up and running for the season. We also took a trip outside of the city with this roundup of eight destination-worthy brunch spots in Greater Boston suburbs, and we highlighted a few restaurant openings—tacos on Mission Hill! Tropical cocktails in South Boston! Baklava in Roxbury!—in last week’s news roundup.

Be sure to check out our weekly roundup of great events in and around the city, from music and theater to festivals and art exhibits. Here are a few upcoming food events that’ve caught our eye; follow the links for pricing, timing, and other pertinent info:

The holiday season is in full swing, so we’re adding a new section to our weekly roundup: Here are a few local food or food-adjacent products to consider gifting your food-loving friends this year. (Check last week’s installment for more recommendations.)

Where to Find the Perfect Post-Thanksgiving Sandwich in Greater Boston

A Dozen Places to Get Excellent Fried Pickles around Boston

Where to Find Tropical Flavors around New England This Winter

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