News
Holy Moly: $235 million deal for Bayside Expo
The decision is in! UMass officials voted on Thursday for a $235 million deal to lease the land of the old Bayside Expo. According to the Boston Globe, Accordia Partners will be developing the site. Next steps including planning the site with a review by the Boston Planning and Development Agency. This development group have […]Read More »
Fire in Dot: 60 Topliff Street
Boston fire responded to a report of a building fire at 1:45 am at 60 Topliff Street on Friday morning. Fire was showing upon arrival and a second alarm was ordered. All occupants of the home were safely evacuated. 9 adults and two children are displaced. There are approximately $400,000 in damages. Fire Investigative Unit […]Read More »
Eat & Drink
Valentine’s Day in Dot
Sweets for your sweetie! At Lower Mills Tavern, they’ll be serving up a special chocolate covered strawberry shortcake dessert along with an extra special cocktail and Strawberry Purée Mimosas! Served all day! Call to make your reservations (857) 267-4461. Love is in the air! dbar is offering a delicious pri-fixe Valentine’s Dinner with adorable names like Honey Bunny and […]Read More »
Let’s Celebrate: It’s National Pizza Day!
Pizza, pizza! On Saturday, February 9th it’s National Pizza Day! Why not celebrate! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots for pizza! Try Molinari’s in Adams Village! Try our favorite – the Bocca with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Sopprasatta, Roasted Pepper, Garlic Confit, Fresh Oregano. Start with their Mussels Fra Diavalo Wild Mussels Simmered in Tomatoes […]Read More »
Features
Boston is #1 when it comes to rush hour traffic – yay us!
Should be a surprise to no one that lives here, but Boston has the worst rush-hour traffic in the country. According to a new report by Inrix, in 2018 Boston drivers wasted about 164 hours in rush-hour traffic. Good grief. Inrix looked at commutes in terms of peak – slowest travel times versus inter-peak – the fastest point between morning and […]Read More »
Dorchester Winter Farmers Market
A bushel and a peck! Head to the Great Hall every Saturday from 10am-1pm for local farmers, food producers, artists, music and more at the Dorchester Winter Farmers Market! This neighborhood event officially kicks off this Saturday! It’s open January 26th through March 30th and accepts cash, credit/debit, and SNAP/HIP. The Dorchester Winter Farmers Market is located […]Read More »
Lifestyle
Holiday Markets: Let’s Shop!
Tis the season for shopping! Here are some local pop ups, holiday markets, and shopping events happening in our neighborhood: 50Makers Holiday Hall: Boston Women’s Market presents their first annual 50Makers Holiday Hall! Gift small this holiday season while supporting women-owned businesses throughout New England. The Holiday Hall will be held at the Marriott AC Hotel […]Read More »
Holiday Savings 101
The holidays are quickly approaching but before you go into panic mode, our friends at City of Boston Credit Union offer some helpful advice so you don’t break the bank this season! Written by Coleman Nee Make a budget! Before you do anything, make sure to set up a budget for how much money you are willing […]Read More »
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Dot Development Watch: Dot Block is officially under review
One of the biggest and much anticipated developments in the neighborhood is officially under review it the Boston Planning and Development Board. According to Bldup.com, Dot Block will transform a grouping of vacant lots into 487 residential units – a mix of apartments and condos – in five mixed-use buildings. There will also be retail […]Read More »
Dot Development Watch: 289-309 Hancock Street
Boston Realty Advisors has acquired the redevelopment property at 289-309 Hancock Street for $4.7 million. This site is located right down the street fro the future Dot Block project and walking distance to the Savin Hill stop on the Red Line. According to BLDUP, the plan includes “a 3-story, 16,184-square-foot mixed-use building featuring 3 ground-floor […]Read More »
See and Do
Weekend Picks – February 15th
Eat: Keep the Valentine’s love going! Grab a cozy booth at Tavolo, order up some red wine and share some deliciousness like jars filled with roasted carrot hummus, garlic tuscan bean, whipped ricotta, fig-goat cheese served with bread and spaghetti and meatballs – just like Lady and the Tramp! Drink: Raise your glass! Order up […]Read More »
Week of February 11th
Raise your glass! Order up these special charity cocktails at Lucy’s American Tavern and $2 from every cocktail sold will go to benefit the Richard J. Murphy School! Enjoy the Sombie made with Flor De Cana Anejo Rum, Real McCoy 3YR Rum, Velvet Falernum, Grapefruit, Cinnamon Syrup and lime! Or how about the Apple Pie […]Read More »