Beacon Street farewells: Golden Temple and Party Favors shutter after decades
Brookline's Golden Temple Chinese restaurant, a 66-year Beacon Street staple, has closed, while Party Favors—a bakery and party-supply shop—will close by July 15 after 35 years; both posted heartfelt farewells thanking generations of customers and did not disclose reasons for their closures, with Party Favors offering 50% off storewide as its last days approach.