Just because times are tough doesn't mean there aren't new restaurants opening in the coming weeks.
California Pizza Kitchen: The popular chain will open a Wellesley branch on January 19th (183 Linden St.; 781-416-3690).
Il Casale in Belmont: This second Italian eatery from Dante de Magistris (dante in Cambridge) has been pushed back to a mid-February opening (50 Leonard St.).
Ten Tables: The popular Jamaica Plain New American is opening a second location in the old Craigie St. Bistrot location in Cambridge in the beginning of February (5 Craigie Cir.).
Untitled Boston Harbor Hotel Restaurant: After closing its Intrigue Café at the start of the year, the Boston Harbor Hotel has quickly started the renovation process for a new eatery set to open in March. Details are still scarce (including the name and type of cuisine) but chef Daniel Bruce will still be at the helm (70 Rowes Wharf; 617-439-7000).