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Lee’s Burger moved to its current Newton location in 2013, opening a second spot in Brookline a year later. (Andrew Nester  / For the Heights)

Lee’s Burger: A Simple, Community-Cherished Spot Serving All-American Classics in Newton Centre

Liam Davenport and Andrew Nester October 3, 2024
Situated right in the core of Newton Centre, Lee’s Burger offers indulgent, homey renditions of the classic American burger.
The restaurant has been running for 12 years. (Brooke Ghaly / Heights Editor)

Farmstead Table Brings Bold and Locally-Grown Flavors to Newton

Brooke Ghaly and Laney McAden March 20, 2024
Located at 71 Union St. in the heart of Newton Centre, Farmstead Table offers a homey environment accompanied by high-quality meals. 
Tucked away in Newton’s Piccadilly Square, the restaurant has been a neighborhood fixture for almost two decades. (Ven Cernjul / Heights Staff)

Cafe St. Petersburg Satiates Cravings for Homey Russian Cooking

Ven Cernjul October 2, 2022
After 10 years, Cafe St. Petersburg moved to the current location nestled in Newton’s Piccadilly Square. A red path leads to the entrance.

Longfellow Bar Raises Bar Bites to New Heights

Rebecca Speer October 10, 2019

The goal for restaurants has always been to raise the bar, but for Longfellow Bar, they take the adage quite literally. Elevation of typical bar food and drinks, as well as physical elevation from the...

House of Tandoor Adds Indian Flare to Newton

Mary Wilkie January 27, 2019
House of Tandoor, which opened early January, is now Newton's only sit-down Indian restaurant.
el pelon

With Lines out the Door, El Pelon Fills BC’s Burrito Needs

Cole Dady October 22, 2017
During El Pelon's first year of business, the lines often ran out the door and across the B Line.

How to Appreciate a Table for One

Valerie Cherbero April 6, 2016
"I love eating alone. There, I said it."
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