News
Scratch Ticket Bandits in Dot
Do you recognize these two fellas? Quincy Police are looking for your help in identifying two men in connection with stolen scratch tickets from a Quincy store and then cashing them in at a convenience store in Dot. The pair broke into the Lucky Shamrock on Beale Street on July 11 and then headed to […]Read More »
Batten down the hatches: Flash Flood Warning
Blame it on the rain! And not just a shower, but heavy rain and thunderstorms late afternoon lasting 1-3 hours. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch through Tuesday evening. So when we hear flooding, we instinctually think of Morrissey Boulevard! So be aware – there could be delays and lane closures if the […]Read More »
Eat & Drink
Prime Rib Dinner: The Industry
Kick it old school and enjoy a prime rib dinner! The Industry hosts Prime Rib Sundays – a delicious three course dinner for $29.95 from 5pm-close. First Course THE INDUSTRY SALAD, Acadia greens, shaved baby vegetables, Goat cheese, white truffle vinaigrette Second Course 12OZ USDA PRIME RIB, Mashed potato, grilled broccolini Third Course CHIPWICH SANDWICH Vanilla ice […]Read More »
Mangia: At the Table with Caffe Zia Gianna!
Purchase your tickets for this exciting and delicious event at Caffe Zia Gianna! Sicilia in Tavola/At the Table with Zia Gianna will take place on Sunday, July 22nd Join Executive Chef and Owner, Nino Barbalace, takes us on a flavorful and historical journey through Sicily. Try modern preparations of classic Sicilian dishes alongside world-class Sicilian wines (or on […]Read More »
Features
Celebrate: Neponset Riverfest
Head to the river! On Saturday, July 14th head to Neponset Park (at the corner of Granite Ave. and Hilltop St.) from 10am – 2pm. Celebrate the Neponset River and the beautiful parks and pedestrian paths along the shore, along with the natural salt marshes and wetlands that support more than 200 species of birds, […]Read More »
Odes a la Mode: Poetry for Ice Cream
Hey kids! Do you love ice cream? Do you love ice cream enough to write a poem about it? Well, Chill on Park and Write on the Dot have partnered up to bring you a poetry writing contest. If you are a Dorchester kid under the age of 20, you have an opportunity to put […]Read More »
Lifestyle
Sweat it Out(doors): Summer Workouts
Summer’s the perfect time to ditch your gym membership and get your sweat on outside. Check out these ways to get your workout on al fresco. Dorchester Running Club Join DRC Thursday evenings at 7:00pm starting June 14th as they hit up our local bars and restaurants for a three mile run or walk followed […]Read More »
Dorchester Running Club: Summer Run Series
Lace up those sneakers and enjoy an evening run and post run social hour at a local Dot establishment! Fun run starts at 7pm! Follow them on Facebook to find out the meet up spot! Thursday, July 19th spot is The Industry on Adams! It’s a great way to meet new people and stay in […]Read More »
Home
Whole Foods delivered right to your door!
If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll be able to get your kale and artisanal cheese from Whole Foods delivered right to your door lickety-split! The Amazon-owned grocery store just launched a free two-hour delivery option for Prime members in Boston. From the hours of 8am to 10pm. Prime members can shop online or on an app to […]Read More »
2 Family in Savin Hill sells for $1.4 million
Hang onto your hats, Dot! Real estate prices are on the rise in the neighborhood! Last month a two-family at 198 Savin Hill Ave sold for $1.4 million – over $100,000 more than the original asking price of $1.297 million. This home has a wood burning stove a back deck, roof deck, central A/C and […]Read More »
See and Do
Week of July 16th
Zookeeper Appreciation Week! Ever wondered what it takes to be a zookeeper? Visit Franklin Park Zoo and/or Stone Zoo on Saturday, July 21, to celebrate National Zookeeper Appreciation Week and find out! See some of the day-to-day activities zookeepers participate in, including feedings and trainings. and listen in on special zookeeper encounters. Guests will also […]Read More »
Weekend Picks – July 13th
Eat: It’s National Mac and Cheese Day on July 14th. We say celebrate at dbar! They have some of the best mac and cheese around! Made with ditalini, clothbound cheddar, caramelized onions and breadcrumbs. Add grilled chicken, bacon, or house-made sausage! Yum! Drink: It’s frozen drink season! Head to Yellow Door for their frozen sangria! […]Read More »