Boston Chops Opens; Updating The Eater Heatmap; More

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We present the latest food news from Eater Boston on a silver platter.

SOUTH END—Boston Chops, a new steakhouse from the Deuxave and dbar team, officially opened shop (chop?) on Monday. Here's five essential nuggets of intel and here's a look inside the space.

CHESTNUT HILL—Massachusetts may get its first ever taster of burger superstar Shake Shack in but a scant three weeks. And this might not be the only location...

HUB-WIDE—Satirical newspaper The Onion took aim at Boston this week, goofing on everything from Charlie cards to city nicknames. Boston dining and nightlife were not spared.

BOSTON/CAMBRIDGE/SOMERVILLE—It's time again for a monthly update to the Eater Boston Heatmap, your guide to where to eat right freaking now! Six new restaurants make the cut.