EAT & DRINK
James Beard Award Finalist – Comfort Kitchen – Best New Restaurant
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2024 finalist nominees for the James Beard Awards — one of the most prestigious awards a restaurant or chef [...]
Ice Cream Sandwich Collaboration – Try a “FinishWich” at Top Shelf Cookies + the Ice Creamsmith
Treat Yourself Top Shelf Cookies + the Ice Creamsmith Monthly Collab for April is the FinishWich! It's a sweet treat made with the Finish Line, Top Shelf’s [...]
Chef Valentine Howell, Jr from Dorchester and James Beard Award Finalist competing in Top Chef
Way to go, Valentine! Valentine Howell Jr., former executive chef of Krasi, the owner of taco pop-up Black Cat, and a finalist for the James [...]
Coming Soon: Vietnamese Boba Tea Shop ‘DOTTEA’ to Open in Dorchester
DOTTEA, a new boba tea shop, is set to open at 1700 Dorchester Ave., bringing Vietnamese boba milk tea and fruit tea to the neighborhood. [...]
The Ice Creamsmith is back for season 48!
For over 40 years, The Ice Creamsmith in Lower Mills has been churning out delicious made-from-scratch ice cream! Making their ice cream in small batches on-site [...]
Sullivan’s Opens On Saturday
Hot diggity dog! It’s a new season of Sully’s A welcomed sign of spring happens this weekend – Sullivan’s will be open after a brief hiatus! [...]
Starbucks on the Horizon at the Star Market in Lower Mills
Looks like a Starbucks is coming to the Star Market in Lower Mills at 4 River Street. Michael Piccirilli sent us a message to notify us [...]
It’s National Margarita Day – Celebrate in the neighborhood
On February 22nd, margarita enthusiasts raise their glasses to this iconic tequila-based cocktail. The celebration is in full swing in the neighborhood, with local spots [...]
Happy 5th Birthday, American Provisions DOT
For five years, American Provisions DOT has been bringing the charcuterie, sandwiches, baked goods, wine tastings and more to the neighborhood! Plus, they have one [...]
City of Boston Launches 2024 Season of Outdoor Dining Program
BOSTON – Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced applications are open for the 2024 season of Boston’s Outdoor Dining Program. The current, [...]
Weekend Picks – February 2nd
Neighborhood Winter Bike Ride The City of Boston’s free family-friendly fitness programming continues this weekend with a winter neighborhood bike ride in Dorchester and Roxbury [...]
Dorchester Restaurant Update – The Mix coming to Peabody Square
Back in December, we reported that the old Ashmont Grill would be replaced with something new via The Lobzter King. We have some new details [...]
Make your Super Bowl Super-Terrific from these Neighborhood Spots
Here for the snacks. We realize it's a complete bummer that the Pats aren't playing in the Super Bowl this year (not even close) but [...]
Congratulations to Comfort Kitchen on its James Beard Award Nomination
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2024 semifinalist nominees for the James Beard Awards — one of the most prestigious awards a restaurant or chef can [...]
Paczkis from DJ’s Market – Order yours today!
Place your Paczki Order Prepare for Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday by ordering Paczki from DJ’s Market in the Polish Triangle! Place your order here. You can choose [...]
It’s National Pizza Week – Let’s Celebrate in the Neighborhood
In honor of National Pizza Week– we’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots for pizza in the neighborhood! Lower Mills Tavern serves up woodstone pizzas [...]