Hunt + Gather
If you like yard sales, you’ll love this news. On September 26th from 9-2, it’s the Melville Park Neighborhood Yard Sale.One man’s trash is another’s treasure.
Pumpkin Season
Just in time for pumpkin season, Lower Mills Tavern is featuring a NEW brew and it’s the pick of the patch ?? Spicy Atomic Pumpkin by Voodoo Ranger! Balance out the spice with a cinnamon sugar rim! Enjoy in their outdoor beer garden.
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. Email [email protected] or call 617-265-8846
Head to Dorchester Brewing Co. for Oktoberfest
Dorchester Brewing Co. is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration from Saturday, September 26th through Saturday, October 3rd! However, it may look a little bit different this year. The tap room will continue with socially distanced seating with contactless ordering but will also be offering DBco Fest Bier lager, limited edition glassware, a special Oktoberfest food menu from M&M BBQ, live music and a decorated Beer Hall that makes you feel as though you were in Munich! PS Show up in authentic German gear (Lederhosen or Dirndl) and get a very special prize!
National Lobster Day
It’s National Lobster Day we say head out and celebrate by ordering up the classic lobster roll! Check out our roundup here!
Smoothies at Ripple Cafe
Head to Ripple Cafe for your smoothie fix! Made with chilled fresh fruit, sweetened with organic agave, fresh milks & juices. Order up a Strawberry Banana, Greenhouse, Pineapple Guava and more!
Let’s Pick Some Apples
We know this year has been strange and stressful to say the least. With fall upon us, activities like picking apples, wandering through corn mazes, and purchasing pumpkins can still be a thing as long as social distancing and face masks are part of the plan. Venture out of Dorchester and pick yourself a bushel and peck of farm fresh apples. Make sure to check check all orchard’s websites for up to date safety info, restrictions etc. Some require reservations so double check before you head out! Here’s our roundup of apple picking!
Seafood Pop Up
Jasper White’s Summer Shack is popping up at Boston Harbor Distillery on Saturday, September 26th from 3-7pm. They’ll be shucking oysters, slinging lobster rolls, fried clams and other shack favorites! Cheers to award-winning seafood paired with award-winning spirts!
Celebrate Fall
Even as social distancing continues in Massachusetts, we’re still on the hunt for ways to safely celebrate one of the most coveted seasons in New England! Check out our roundup here!
National Pancake Day
Celebrate National Pancake Day at McKenna’s! Order up a full stack – three delicious hot pancakes with butter and syrup or a short stack – two pancakes with butter and syrup. How about pumpkin/sweet potato pancakes? These seasonally savory pancakes feature cinnamon apple compote. You can also add, banana nut, cranberry nut, banana, walnut, chocolate chip, strawberry, or blueberry to your pancakes too! You can order them via takeout too!
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.
