Disco Brunch at Blend
Brunch but make it disco. Blend is hosting a disco brunch Sundays from 11-3. Enjoy brunch specials, espresso martinis, killer Bloody Marys, drag queen nonsense and disco beats. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call 617-265-8846
New Menu at dbar
dbar has dropped their new spring menu including shrimp cocktail ceviche, veracruz braised chicken flautas, and herb roasted salmon with snow peas, melted leeks, pea greens, horseradish beet sauce and fennel. You can check out the full menu here!
One Boston Day
Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City of Boston this weekend! You’re also encouraged to perform an act of kindness! Why not do a good deed by performing a simple act of kindness in the neighborhood. Check out list of suggestions!
Celebrate National Banana Day at the Zoo
In celebration of National Banana Day, Banana Loca, a new kitchen gadget that cores and fills bananas, is sponsoring a banana-themed event at Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical Forest.Banana Loca is donating a year’s worth of bananas to baby Pablo and his gorilla family, as well as to the other banana-loving animals throughout the zoo. Franklin Park Zoo, Saturday 4/17 from 9am-4pm! You can get more details here!
Comfort Food Weather
All this rain makes us want some comfort food! Think mac + cheese, meatloaf, bolognese. 224 Boston Street has a menu featuring lots of comfort food available for dine in and takeout. 224 also offers family style meals like spaghetti and meatball available for takeout! Get the details here!
Go with the flow with 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness
4 Corners‘ vision is to provide a total holistic wellness solution for the community! They are offering classes for all levels 7 days a week! They currently are offering a membership for $30 per month for unlimited virtual classes. You can learn more here.
Chicken n’ Waffles at Chez Vous
Chez Vous has pivoted during the pandemic from legendary roller rink to a wildly popular takeout spot! Featuring everything from BBQ ribs to chicken n’ waffles, Chez Vous will make sure your belly is full! You can check out their full menu on their instagram here!
Pitch in!
The Dorchester Running Club is pitching in and helping clean up the DCR Neponset Trail Route on Saturday, April 17th at 9am at the Joseph Finnegan Park (aka the Port). Trash bags, trash tongs, rakes, shovels, gloves, hand sanitizer, and bug spray will be provided. DCR suggests bringing masks, hats, sunscreen, water, snacks — and any favorite work gloves! Long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended for terrain and poison ivy. Kids are welcome too. You can register here! You can also volunteer to clean different sections of the trail too. You can learn more here!
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day
There’s nothing more comforting than two pieces of buttered bread with slices of cheese in the middle, grilled to perfection. The Grilled Cheese Sandwich has been pleasing crowds since the 1920’s and whether you like it with bacon or a bowl of tomato soup, here are our picks of where to get one in the neighborhood.
Visit the Polish Club
Stop by a hidden gem in the neighborhood! The Polish American Club in Andrew Square. Stop by for a drink and some food – they have a limited menu featuring nachos, hot dogs, chili, Polish Pizza (Thursday + Friday only) and Radek’s famous windmill sandwich (Thursday + Friday only)! #savethepolishclub
Calling All Artists
Now in its third round, the Boston “B” Holiday Contest calls on local artists, students, and residents to reimagine the City of Boston’s “B” logo to celebrate holidays and the cultural diversity of our City. They want to see B’s that are a reflection of our community. Winning designs may be featured on the City of Boston’s social media channels. You’re only limited by your imagination! Here is what you need to do to enter the contest!
New Spring Menu for Stalk Kitchen
Long awaited arrival of the new SPRING MENU at Stalk Kitchen! You can check out this new delicious vegan menu here and features such items as cajun tofu steak and lemon primavera salad available for takeout and delivery!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
