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For all of our fellow ice cream lovers, we’ve got the scoop on 10 spots around Boston to grab a sweet, refreshing treat to cope with the heat. Warning: if you have a sweet tooth, proceed with caution. |
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Why get a scoop when you can get a sundae from Scoop N' Scootery. | Photo via @ne_foodtour |
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J.P. Licks, multiple locations
J.P. Licks was founded in 1981 in Jamaica Plain and has grown to 17 stores in the Greater Boston area. Check out the special flavor for the Immersive King Tut experience — a version of "Golden Milk" ice cream, which is a sweet combo of turmeric + coriander spices. FoMu, multiple locations
This non-dairy ice cream shop offers plant-based ice cream at four locations across Boston. Get to know the owner + try one of the seasonal flavors like the blueberry shortbread or strawberry rhubarb pie.
Tipping Cow, 415 Medford St., Somerville + 525 Western Ave., Brighton
This locally owned shop has been serving up nut-free scoops since 2013. The peanut, tree nut, and sesame-free ice cream doesn’t limit the flavor combinations, which include Oreo mint, earl grey and lemon + fig with goat cheese. |
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Oreo mint ice cream from Tipping Cow. | Photo by BOStoday team |
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Scoop N' Scootery, 75 Linden St., Allston + 360 Washington St., Brighton
This late night ice cream shop is known for its sundaes and scoops ice cream until 2 a.m. at the Brighton location. The Garland is a sundae option with S’mores ice cream topped with marshmallow fluff, frosted rice crispy treats, doughy sugar cookie bites, fudge, graham crackers, and whipped cream. Yum. The Ice Creamsmith, 2295 Dorchester Ave. This family-owned shop has been making homemade ice cream in Dorchester since 1976. The small batch shop is scooping blueberry, birthday cake + coconut pineapple specialty flavors this month. Honeycomb Creamery, 1702 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
This small batch shop has a variety of traditional + seasonal flavors, including strawberry lemonade and basil goat cheese. Don’t miss out on Taco Tuesday here, which is an ice cream taco special.
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The Bachelorette Screening | Mon., July 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Brewing Co., 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Will you accept this rose and watch the new season at a local brewery? 🌹
Tuesday -
Boston Together Again Wellness Event | Tues., July 19 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Copley Square | Free | Pre-register and get ready to sweat with the City of Boston at this spin class taught by Jay Bee Bee.
Wednesday
- Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour | Wed., July 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Xfinity Center, 885 S Main St., Mansfield | $41.50+ | Everybody — get ready to rock your body with a classic 90s boy band. 🎵
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Candle Making Workshop | Wed., July 20 | 7-9:30 p.m. | House of Art and Craft, 525 Western Ave. | $60 | Sip on wine while making a custom candle. 🕯️
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Summer Dock Party | Thurs., July 20 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Community Boating Inc., 21 David G Mugar Way | $100+ | Hang at the Charles River while enjoying a sunset dinner, drinks, and live music.
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Get ready for a Drink Up Flight at Lamplighter Brewing Co. | Photo provided |
Summertime, and the sippin’ is easy. It’s July, which means Drink Up Week is right around the corner. From July 25-31, 2022, we’re celebrating the best drinks around town + partnering with local companies to give you special deals. It’s definitely a glass half-full kind of situation.
Thirsty to know where to go? We’ll release the full list of collabs ahead of Drink Up Week, but for now, here are three participating locations we’re particularly excited about. We want you to help us celebrate. If you own, run, or work for a place with great drinks, get things shaking and learn how to get involved by clicking the link below. |
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Weather - 81Âş | Scattered thunderstorms | 60% chance of rain
Biz -
A new report by the Institute for Justice highlights the steps that are required to start new business in 20 US cities. For example, opening a new restaurant in Boston takes 92 steps, 22 forms, 17 office visits, and ~$5,550 in 12 fees. See how Boston compares to cities like New York City, Atlanta, and San Francisco here. (Inc.com)
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During an MBTA safety meeting last week, officials addressed new safety measures and new rule limits for dispatchers working during a 16 hour period. One hour breaks will be required and new hires will complete 10 weeks of training. (WCVB 5)
We’ve been urging you to Hit the Road — but don’t forget to take to the skies before summer’s end, too. Scott’s Cheap Flights Elite plan notifies you about wildly good deals on business + first class seats. Now all you’ll need is the latest in luggage technology like this lavender hardshell that locks.*
Real Estate -
The home that was recreated by home improvement guru Bob Vila has hit the market in West Cambridge. For $7.45 million, you could live in the Shingle-Style Victorian at 8 Highland St. with six beds, 8.5 bathrooms, and nearly 6,000 sqft of space. 🏠(Real Estate Boston Globe)
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21%. That’s the approximate percentage of Massachusetts that was classified in a "severe drought" as of last week. This is the first time the Bay State has reached this designation in two years. Most of central and eastern Massachusetts is five to eight inches below the average precipitation for the year + Boston is reporting a seven inch deficit.💧(CBS Boston)
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PKL, Boston’s new pickleball space, is hosting a summer league for teams to play in six games over a seven-week period. Sign up your four-player team to begin on Mon., July 25.
Feel Good -
A 16-year-old from Duxbury is setting his sails on a record breaking summer. Cal Currier is attempting to become the youngest person to sail the Atlantic Ocean from west to east. The Massachusetts teenager started the journey across the second largest ocean in January. ⛵ (7 News)
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The 17th annual What the Fluff? Festival will return to Somerville on Sat., Sept. 17 from 3-7 p.m. The one-day foodie fest celebrates Massachusetts’ favorite sweet spread — marshmallow fluff.
Feast your eyes on this year’s design “Fluff at First Sight: Back on Track.” The 2022 design was created by local artist Meagan O’Brien and is giving us those warm fluffy feelings inside.
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