Long a fixture in Boston’s fine dining scene, renowned local chef Michael Schlow has announced plans to close the Financial District restaurant Radius on June 29.

Schlow, the man behind Via Matta, Tico, Alta Strada, and Barrio Cantina, will open an eatery in its place, but with a more casual feel. Schlow told the Globe that fine dining has been struggling because it “has the connotation of a) it’s going to be expensive, and b) you’re going to be there for a really long time.”

This isn’t the first time Schlow is completely replacing one of his restaurants for another. Earlier this year, he closed Happy’s Bar & Kitchen, which served contemporary American fare, and opened Barrio Cantina, which (obviously) serves Mexican cuisine.

Have you dined at Radius? What do you think about the Schlow's thoughts on fine dining? Share your thoughts in the comments.

The Mexican restaurant that first sprung up in Boston has expanded. And right before Cinco de Mayo.

Legendary Restaurant Group -- the forces behind restaurants such as Scollay Square, Max and Dylans, and Sip -- closed their own Max and Dylan's and opened Papagayo's second location in its place.

Here’s a run down of what we think you should know:

-Guacamole: Don’t worry, the avocado deliciousness is still made to order. And you can still specify the spice level. AND it will still be made in front of you.
- Mac and Cheese: For those of you who frequented the Charlestown Max and Dylan’s and craved their cheesy dish, don't fret -- the dish will still be available off-menu at the new Papagayo, according to Urban Daddy. How awesome is that?
- Max and Dylan’s fans: If you’ll miss the baked brie and the sangria (some of the best in the city), the downtown location is still alive and kicking.
- Pitchers of margaritas, well, good margaritas, are hard to come by in the city. But never fear, Papagayo II has you covered -- along with 80 different types of tequila.
- A third location is opening in Somerville’s Assembly Square.

So, there you have it. Same restaurant, but different crowd. Obviously, this would be a great weekend to check it out.

One last thought about Papagayo: Order the tequila snow cones. That's all.