Hello Thursday.
March 28 2024 |
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Have no fear, your dinner plans are here + it’s nacho problem to do anything but decide what to order. To help make that choice a little easier, here are nine recommendations so you can pick the perfect place for tacos + margaritas. |
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The views of the bar at Lolita. | Photo via @kadixhe |
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Keep it casual Anna’s Taqueria, Multiple locations There are seven locations around Boston to keep your dinner plans casual, delicious, and local. Bang for your buck bartaco, 25 Thomson Pl. Looking for tacos on a budget? This is the place. No reservations are accepted, so plan for a wait. Set the mood Lolita, 253 Summer St. + 271 Dartmouth St. Lolita serves up tasty tacos + a moody environment. Do it for the "gram" Citrus & Salt, 142 Berkeley St. Get your camera ready — these margaritas are ready for their close up.
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Try a "I didn’t text you tequila did" from Citrus & Salt. | Photo via @goodfoodorgtfo |
Date night dining Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, 412 W. Broadway Head to this Southie spot for a cozy night of tequila and tacos. For the foodies
Lone Star Taco Bar, 479 Cambridge St., Allston + 635 Cambridge St., Cambridge These birria tacos are perfect for the foodies and the fresh, street food won’t disappoint. |
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Take it to the roof
MEX Taqueria + Bar, 500 Technology Sq., Cambridge Head to Cambridge to sip your margarita with a rooftop view. Drink up Yellow Door Taqueria, 354 Harrison Ave. + 2297 Dorchester Ave. Just in time for Cinco, Yellow Door just released a new summer cocktail menu. Taco ’bout take out El Barrio, 809 Harrison Ave. + 1782 Dorchester Ave.
An order of the birria trio would make for terrific take out. Pro tip: Frozen margaritas are only available at the Dorchester location. |
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Today - Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl | Thurs., May 5 | 5 p.m. | Multiple locations, Lansdowne St. | $16 | Enjoy exclusive drink specials + live DJs at Fenway’s bars. 🍹
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Cinco de Mayo Brewery Sip + Paint Night | Thurs., May 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Brewing Co., 284 Broadway, Cambridge | $45 | A creative night filled with craft beer + colorful painting. 🎨
Friday -
Red Sox vs. White Sox | Fri., May 6 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $22+ | The Boston Red Sox face the Chicago White Sox for the first game of three over the weekend.
- Bruins vs. Hurricanes | Fri., May 6 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden | $145+ | The Boston Bruins take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 🏒
Saturday - Mother’s Day Market | Sat., May 7 | 2-7 p.m. | Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company, 81 Morton St., Framingham | Free | Shop for handmade candles, jewelry, artwork + personal care products while enjoying a beer from the brewery.
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Kentucky Derby Watch Party | Sat., May 7 | 4-7:30 p.m. | High Street Place, 100 High St. | $25+ | Enjoy the derby on a 28-ft Screen with special derby menus, a best dressed competition, giveaways + prizes. 🐎
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World Labyrinth Day | Sat., May 7 | 1 p.m. | Armenian Heritage Park, Rose Kennedy Greenway | Free | Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the park with refreshments + speakers.
Plan Ahead - euphoria 2022 | Thu., Sep. 15-Sun., Sep. 18 | 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Various locations in Greenville, SC | $45+ | Tickets are on sale now for euphoria, presented by Lexus, the highly anticipated 4-day festival back for its 17th serving this fall.*
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Weather - 66º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset - Rise: 5:34 a.m.
- Set: 7:48 p.m.
Traffic -
The Sumner Tunnel restoration project will start on Fri., June 10 and will close the tunnel on weekends from 10 p.m. on Fridays-5 a.m. on Mondays. Commuters can expect detours, delays, and complications when traveling to and from Logan Airport. (WCVB 5)
Coming Soon -
The owners of High Profile x Budega, the first recreational cannabis dispensary in Dorchester, are planning to open two new locations in Uphams Corner + Roslindale. The Dorchester location is open every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 43 Freeport St. (Dot News)
Arts -
Calling all local artists. Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Arts & Culture announced that applications are open for the 2022 PaintBox Program. Artists interested in painting a utility box can apply by Fri., May 27 at 5 p.m. 🎨
The Word -
Podokesaurus holyokensis — try saying that five times fast — is officially Massachusetts’ state dinosaur. Podokesaurus was a small dino about one-foot tall and three-feet long. Discovered by Professor Mignon Talbot in 1910, the new state dinosaur will bring recognition to Talbot and women in paleontology. 🦖(Boston.com)
Biz -
Boston is home to many Asian American communities + businesses. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) month, check out this list of locally owned eateries, markets, and businesses from Boston.com. Let us know your favorites to explore this month and all year long.
Number -
30. That’s how many points Jaylen Brown scored on Tuesday night, helping the Celtics defeat the Bucks, 109-86. The series resumes on Sat., May 7 for Game Three in Milwaukee. 🏀 (7 News)
45,000. The number of people who have sold diamonds + other jewelry risk-free with the experts at Worthy. If you’re not wearing that old diamond ring or luxury watch, Worthy can help you turn it into cash with their fast, competitive auctions. Sign up to try it.*
Edu -
Bentley University is one of the first colleges to accept tuition payments in cryptocurrency. Students can now pay both undergraduate + graduate tuition through Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoin USD Coin. (Boston Business Journal)
Family -
This Mother’s Day (Sun., May 8) from 9 a.m.-6 p.m, Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo will offer free admission to all moms. Check out the new Gorilla Grove habitat at Franklin Park + Iggy, the mother white-cheeked gibbon at the Stone Zoo. Family members should purchase online tickets before their visit. (Mass Live)
Plan Ahead -
Grab your cowboy boots, Boston. The New England Rodeo in Norton kicks off its season on Sat., May 14. Prepare for bull riding, barrel racing competitions, and music while learning about rodeo culture. All ages are welcome, and children as young as 2-years-old can get involved. (WBZ 4)
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Local students attending Boston Arts Academy, the city’s public high school for the visual and performing arts, took a trip around Boston to see their art showcased in a big way — literally. Their work can be viewed on digital billboards thanks to Orange Barrel Media in Fenway and Downtown Crossing. |
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