Eat:
Tavolo wants to show you how much you mean to them! It’s their Guest Appreciation Party on Friday, December 21st from 6pm-9pm. Enjoy food, drinks and more!
Drink:
Celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, December 22nd at 10pm at the Lower Mills Tavern! It’s Guest Appreciation Night and you’re invited! Enjoy drinks, food, and live musical performances!
Sip & Shop:
The Cue in Port Norfolk is hosting a special bubbles & brunch on Saturday from 11-3pm. Sip some bubbly while you shop for last minute Christmas gifts! The shop will be open 10am-4pm.
Cheers:
Get in the holiday spirit with some Dorchester spirits! Cocktails and tours! The pre-Civil War era historical building in Port Norfolk now houses Boston Harbor Distillery and has a tasting room, distilling facility, event space and a bar that will mix you up a delicious cocktail during tours on Saturdays 12-8pm. Let’s go! Check out our video out our trip to Boston Harbor Distillery!
Celebrate:
A Festivus for the rest of us. Come one and all on Saturday, December 22nd for a traditional Festivus Celebration at Dorchester Brewing Company centered around the Festivus Pole. And of course, an official airing of the grievances will take place, so come ready to share your grievances and we’ll be shouting them from the top of the brewhouse for all to hear! Fun takes place from 11:30am-11pm. For a full schedule of the Festivus fun visit here!
Give Back:
Yellow Door and Lower Mills Tavern are featuring a gift card special to help the Claddagh Fund! For every gift card purchased this holiday season (month of December) 10% of every gift card goes to the Claddagh Fund founded by the Dropkick Murphy’s to support worth, underfunded non-profits in our community!
Order:
’Tis the Season! How about a delicious and festive Christmas roll from Chill on Park for your holiday get together! It’s vanilla and chocolate ice-cream rolled in red and green sprinkles for just $9.99! Chill on Park also offers ice cream pies ($30) in flavors like Oreo, Mudd pie, Strawberry and Vanilla and ice cream cakes ($30) made right in the shop, using double-layers chocolate or vanilla cake rounds and a layer of your choice of their local ice cream flavors. Call (617) 297–5401 to place your order!
See:
Now in its 33rd season, José Mateo Ballet Theatre presents its treasured production of The Nutcracker at The Strand Theatre through December 23rd. Artistic Director José Mateo honors the tradition of The Nutcracker while giving new life to Clara’s dream world with a fresh innovative approach to the iconic holiday classic featuring festive sets, sumptuous costumes, and spectacular dancing. Over 200 children, ages 6-18 from throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, join Ballet Theatre’s skilled company dancers as Clara, Party Children, Mice, Soldiers, Polichinelles, Cherubs and Angels. For ticket information visit here!
Do:
It’s Mercato Natalizio! A pop up holiday craft market at Caffe Zia Gianna featuring local & handmade crafts and Italian delights! This fun event takes place on Saturday, December 22nd from 4:30pm-7pm and is hosted by Artifacts Everyday and Caffe Zia Gianna. For more information visit here!
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.
