Phantom Gourmet: New National Chain Restaurants

BOSTON (CBS) -- Noodles and Company is a fast-growing chain serving spaghetti, udon, and pad Thai from Woburn to Shrewsbury.

The restaurant features food from around the world, including American, Asian, and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

Brio at Chestnut Hill Square is a relatively upscale Italian chain, both in terms of cuisine and atmosphere. The restaurant has been designed to emulate a Tuscan villa so diners can see high ceilings, draperies, and provide an open-air feel.

With restaurants in Westwood and Natick, Smashburger is the latest upscale burger chain to invade the region. Burger lovers will enjoy the fresh, crunchy produce, artisan cheeses and buns.

There's also a new upscale American grill chain, Redstone, in Burlington. And of course, Wahlburgers is growing, as they have locations in Hingham, Lynnfields, and Fenway.

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