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How to use “Too Good To Go” in Boston

This app is too good to not use. The Too Good To Go app was created to connect the community with surplus food from local restaurants that would have been thrown away.

The amount of food that is wasted isn’t a new concern with a whopping 30-40% of the food supply in the US going to the trash, according to the US Department of Agriculture. The app launched in Denmark with a goal to reduce food waste and improve sustainability.

According to a survey conducted by the app, ~86% of Bostonians want to do more to reduce their food waste. The survey also found that ~85% of city residents are concerned about climate change, but don’t recognize food waste as a primary contributor.

If you use the app two times, you can prevent the carbon dioxide equivalent of charging 638 smartphones. That’s eating a lot of energy.

In Boston, there are 270+ eateries that have joined the app, including Render Cafe, Eataly, OTTO, Chicken and Rice Guys, and Finagle a Bagel.

Here’s how it works:

Download the app.
Narrow down your location using the map feature.
Browse the selection based on availability + pick up times.
Complete your purchase.

Pro tip: be prepared to be surprised — most participating eateries are offering “surprise bags.” Check the app early in the day, since these to-go packages are limited and just a few are up for grabs.

The app will update your profile after each reservation, so you know how much money you are saving + the amount of CO2e you are preventing.

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Today

SpeakOUT50 | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6-8:30 p.m. | District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston | $100.00 - $165.00 | Celebrate 50 years of SpeakOUT and honor the power of LGBTQ+ stories with good food and an inclusive community.
Skalloween | Wed., Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | The Rockwell, 255 Elm Street, Somerville | $18 | This Halloween ska cover show will also feature a costume contest.

Thursday

Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $85.50 - $936.00 | Head to the Garden to cheer on the Bruins against the Wings.
Brighton Bazaar Night Market | Thu., Oct. 27 | 5-9:30 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Avenue, Brighton | Free to attend | Grab a beer and shop over 50 vendors at the vintage market.
How to Be a Wine Snob in 20 Minutes | Thu., Oct. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston | $100 | Sip and swirl with Innovation Studio during this wine education class with wine professionals.

Friday

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Fri., Oct. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $56.50 - $1,554.50 | The Celtics host the Cavaliers at the Garden.
Pumpkin Carving | Fri., Oct. 28 | 5-7 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania Street, Boston | $30 | Pumpkin carving begins at 5 p.m. — tickets include one pumpkin, a pint of Octoberfest + carving materials.

Saturday

Halloween Party: Dia de Los Muertos | Sat., Oct. 29 | 9 p.m. | Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Drive, Boston | Free | Get your costumes and makeup ready for this party with DJs, Tarot card readings, best costume contests, drink specials, and fun photo booths.
Owloween Party | Sat., Oct. 29 | 7-11 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Highway, Everett | $15.00 - $20.00 | Enjoy craft brews and live music at this Halloween-themed party.

All Weekend

Wicked Pumpkin Pop-up | Fri., Oct. 28-Sun., Oct. 30 (times vary each day) | Anheuser-Busch Brewery, 221 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack, NH | $15-25 | Get ready to fall hard at New England’s newest fall festival, featuring live music, entertainment (hello, acrobats), local food trucks, pumpkin decorating, face painting, photo ops + more. 🎃 *

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Frightful fun for all at Spooktacular 2022 👻

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Attendees are encouraged to dress in costume and arrive early to avoid lines. | Photo by Boston Children’s Museum Staff

Happy Halloween, Boston. Ghoulishly fun activities await the whole family at Spooktacular, Boston Children’s Museum’s annual Halloween event, returning this Sat., Oct. 29 from 6-9 p.m.

Boston’s littlest ghosts (and their chaperones) can enjoy:

Pumpkin putt-putt
A spider web maze
Potion-making and other spooky hands-on activities
A “Little’s Pumpkin Patch” for ages 3 and under
Costume contest + trick or treating

Tickets are $30. Pro tip: If you have four attendees, purchase the ticket four-pack and save $20. 🎟️ *

TRICK OR TREAT

Weather

63º | Rain | 90% chance of rain

Ranked

No. 2. Boston is now the second-most expensive city for renters in the US, according to Zumper. Surpassing San Francisco + just behind New York, a one-bedroom will cost renters an average of $3,060, which is a 5.9% increase, and a two-bedroom median rent is now $3,500. (7 News)

Biz

The BPDA board has approved plans for the four-story life sciences development on Elm and Grove Streets in Somerville’s Davis Square. This block is currently home to local businesses like The Burren, When Pigs Fly, McKinnon’s Meat Market, and Dragon Pizza. Construction is estimated to take 18-20 months. (Boston.com)

Eat

This list is fresh out of the oven. Love Food has ranked the best cookies in every state, and the triple chocolate chip from Blunch is the top cookie for Massachusetts. Pro tip: warm this treat up for the best chocolaty experience. 🍪 (WBZ)

Sports

The Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla was ejected from the game against the Bulls Monday night after yelling at an official in the third quarter. The team is now 3-1 after the loss and returns to TD Garden on Friday. (NBC 10)

Number

340. That’s the current population of the North Atlantic right whale, according to a recent report. The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium has been monitoring the world’s most endangered large whales closely, and while 15 calves were born this year, the population has dropped compared to last year. 🐋 (Boston Globe)

Pets

The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a celebration for the opening of the new dog park at Smith Field in Allston on Sat., Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. The park features two fenced areas — one for large dogs + one for small dogs — plus water fountains and enrichment challenges. 🐶

Watch

The Boston Jewish Film Festival will return from Wed., Nov. 2-Sun., Nov. 13. The 34th annual festival will feature 16 movies + short films, with in-person screenings returning this year. View the full schedule. 🎥

Community

This feel good story is music to our ears. A 100+ year old organ was saved from the trash thanks to a group of Jamaica Plain neighbors + a skateboarder. The “Golden Toned” organ was placed on the curb on Weld Hill Street and the group of five helped move it down the street to its new home. (NBC 10)

Health

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have teamed up with a bio-pharmaceutical company to promote global primary care for hepatitis. During the multi-year initiative, Harvard’s team will study the gaps in access for diagnostics or treatment. (Boston Business Journal)

Festival

Get ready to fall hard at New England’s newest fall festival, Wicked Pumpkin Pop-up, happening this Fri., Oct. 28 through Sun., Oct. 30 at Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack. Attendees will enjoy live music, entertainment, local food trucks, pumpkin decorating, face painting, photo ops + more — see deets + snag tickets ($15-25). 🎃 *

Shop

Cooler temperatures mean that it’s officially boot scootin’ season. Zulily is offering up to 40% off MUK LUKS boots + booties for a limited time. We love this pair of brown ankle boots that are on sale for $39.99. 👢*

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Consider this policy parked 🚗

No parking minimums for developments in Cambridge

A foggy day driving over the bridge to Cambridge.

Cambridge has a number of parking garages available to use. | Photo by @artofobs

You might have to park the car in the Harvard Yard now. This week, the Cambridge City Council voted to eliminate all minimum parking space requirements from the city’s zoning code. This is a first for Massachusetts.

Before the change, zoning regulations stated that new residential developments needed to have one off-street parking space per unit. Now, there will be more flexibility for developers to factor in parking plans that meets the needs of the changing community.

Somerville has also eliminated minimums in select areas + Boston has removed minimum parking requirements for affordable housing projects.

Overall, there has been a reported decrease in car ownership, and Cambridge is working to rethink its relationship with parking. Sorry parking, it’s not us.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: Get yer wands and robes ready, we’re going to ~~Hogwarts~~ The Thirsty Scholar. The Somerville pub has magically transformed into the fictional School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for a weekend we solemnly swear will be really good. ⚡

Friday and Saturday nights will feature a costume contest for a $100 prize + live music is on the agenda for Saturday night from 8 to 11 p.m. The lesson continues next week — don’t miss the Harry Potter Trivia Night on Tues., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

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