-
Summer Splash on Castle Island: Southie's Own Fyre Festival?
South Boston social media exploded on Tuesday afternoon when a very sexy flyer for an upcoming event at Castle Island began circulating. The event – Summer Splash – scheduled for Thursday, June 23 from 4 to 11 p.m. – is being advertised for $25 per ticket and will include live music, dunk tanks, water balloon fights, grills, food and more….
-
North End Outdoor Dining Situation: A Breakdown
This one has many scratching their heads. As the rest of the neighborhoods in the City of Boston gear up for outdoor dining to begin on April 1 free of charge, restaurants in the North End are battling with Mayor Michelle Wu over a $7,500 fee. According to the Boston Herald, on March 17, John Romano, the city’s North End…
-
Your Guide to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston
It’s been two years since we’ve had a parade in our neighborhood, so it’s our pleasure to bring you all that is hip and happening this St. Patrick’s season leading up to St. Patrick’s Day weekend! We’ll give you suggestions on what to wear; where to watch the parade; tips on entertaining; where to eat corned beef and cabbage; where...
-
Southie Cocktail News: Raise Your Glass to the Winter Season!
Here’s the latest and the greatest seasonal cocktail news from the neighborhood! The Broadway has a released some new additions to their cocktail list! Enjoy a Winter Spice Sangria or Cranberry Lime Seltzer! Try the Jilted Lovers made with Ghost tequila, yellow chartreuse, giffard passion fruit, lime, or a Crimson Sour Buffalo Trace bourbon, nonino amaro, lemon, house-made simple!...
-
Sullivan's Opens for Its 70th Season This Week
Hot diggity dog! It’s a new season of Sully’s. A welcomed sign of spring happens next weekend – Sullivan’s will be open after a brief hiatus! The legendary hot dog stand opens its doors on Saturday, Feb. 27. Here’s a refresher on How to Order at Sully’s! Enjoy! (Reminder – there is currently a pandemic going on. Wear a mask, practice...
-
The Never-Ending Argument Over Space Saving in Boston
Once again, the debate over space savers has reared its ugly head. This time, brought up by a journalist who no longer lives in Boston and a politician with one foot out the door – both of whom – have driveways. City Councilor Matt O’Malley stirred the pot by reaching out to Boston Globe journalist Billy Baker (born and raised in…
-
New PB&J Cafe at Boston Children's Museum Sparks Controversy
Last week we announced that the new Stonewall Kitchen had opened a new location in Fort Point on Congress Street. In addition to featuring specialty foods, this new shop will also feature a cafe selling soups, salads, sandwiches and coffee. Sounds simple and exciting enough, right? Well, this opening is not without controversy. The name of the cafe within the...
-
Boston Licensing Board Hosting 4 Emergency Hearings This Week on Restaurant Complaints
Oh boy, we knew this would happen eventually. According to Boston.com – complaints have been pouring in via 311 and reported to the licensing board re: lack of social distancing at neighborhood restaurants. The offending neighborhoods? Allston/Brighton, Southie and the Seaport. So now all liquor license holders in these neighborhood are required to attend a virtual hearing via Zoom. Any licensee...
-
An Insider's Guide to Sullivan's at Castle Island
Learn how to become a Sully’s expert from longtime Southie insiders Heather and Maureen from Caught in Southie, who know everything from the best choices on the menu to the “Sully Shuffle.”