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What’s cooking in the kitchen 🍽️

Foundation Kitchen coming soon to Charlestown
Exterior of Foundation Kitchen building
Enjoy food from around the world right here in Boston. | Photo by BOStoday team
Charlestown residents are about to have a whole lot of food options on their plate.

Foundation Kitchen, a hybrid food hall + commercial kitchen space, is officially opening its doors on Friday, Feb. 3.

Run by husband and wife duo Ciaran Nagle and Tara Novak, the company’s new home at The Graphic Lofts (32 Cambridge St.) is replacing the business’s former Somerville space on Washington Street.

“It’s really community-oriented. We coin ourselves as a collaborative culinary workspace, and that’s what you see in there,” said Nagle. “It’s magic.”

There are five businesses at the 2,000-sqft food hall, including Render Coffee, which transforms into a wine and craft beer space from Fermenta at night.

Visitors can also sit and enjoy fresh pasta plates from Rita’s, açaí bowls from Tchacoberry Pastel & Acai, and global cuisine from Delectable Eats.
    Plus, there will be more eateries offering delivery and pick-up takeout options. Here’s a quick sampling:

    🍫 Chocolate from Bitter Sweet Violet
    🥣 Soups and broths from Spoon Soup Co.
    🥒 Pickles from Chappy’s Pickles
    🌱 Plant-based bites from Tender Food
    🍪 Handmade cookies from The Half Cookie

    If this news has you hungry, plan to attend the opening celebrations on Friday (think: specials and food samples), concluding with a free foodie party from 6 to 9 p.m.

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    Tuesday, Jan. 31
    • Scotch Tasting | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd., Boston | Donations encouraged | Enjoy a curated tasting of premium single malt Scotch, focusing on five bottles with bold flavors.
    Wednesday, Feb. 1
    • Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $79-$1,500 | Cheer on the Celtics when the game begins at 7:30 p.m.
    Thursday, Feb. 2
    • Lunar New Year | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 5-10 p.m. | Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston | Pay what you can, $5 minimum | Ring in the Year of the Rabbit with a Lion Dance demonstration, Vietnamese music, and gallery spotlight talks.
    • Lamp After Dark | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 5-10 p.m. | Delux, 100 Chandler St., Boston | Free to attend | Join the Lamplighter team for a bar crawl, starting in the South End and finishing in Cambridge’s Inman Square.
    Saturday, Feb. 4
    • Beer and Fresh Floral Arrangement | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Roundhead Brewing Company, Westinghouse Plaza Building #10, Hyde Park | $75 | The first beer is included with your ticket to the this floral arrangement-making experience.
    • 11th Annual Fire Puncher Day Party | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 6 p.m. | GrandTen Distilling, 383 Dorchester Ave., Boston | $34 | Celebrate the day local legend Tommy Maguire fought a South Boston fire with his fists at this annual celebration with tacos, oysters, and a fire-eating performance.

    We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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    Weather
    • 37Âş | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
    • Break out your winter layers — a cold snap is headed to Boston later this week. Expect temperatures in the single digits, possibly dipping below zero, late Friday through Saturday. (Boston.com)
    Today Is
    • The official start of in-person sports betting in Massachusetts. Check out our guide and learn which three Bay State casinos you can visit to place your bets. đź’¸
    Environment
    • The City of Boston is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, which will assess our city’s flood preparation. Register for Friday’s information session to learn more + hear an update on local coastal resilience projects. 🌊
    Civic
    • The City of Somerville is launching a new consolidated rental waitlist to simplify the process of applying for affordable housing. Later this year, people will be able to file one application for multiple affordable rental opportunities. Learn more about the application process. (WBUR)
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    • No. 8. That’s where our state ranked on a WalletHub list of the best states for singles, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Massachusetts also ranked as the third best state for mobile-dating opportunities. ♥️
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    • OK, campers, rise and shine. Groundhog Day is right around the corner, and it’s got us thinking about what day in Boston history we’d like to do over and over. Let us know yours and your response may appear in a future newsletter.
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    Tale as old as time 🌹

    Beauty and the Beast cocktail experience
    Rose in a glass and "Beauty and the Beast cocktail experience" sign
    If you want adventure in the great wide somewhere, read on. | Photo by BOStoday
    The Merchant + Hidden Media Network are inviting Bostonians to be their guests at this interactive cocktail experience.

    The BOStoday team recently checked out the enchanting event. Think: a mix between an escape room and theater show.

    Here’s what was on the agenda during the 90-minute journey:
    • Create two bespoke cocktails or mocktails, one with a spritz of wealth, fame, or love.
    • Solve a set of riddles and lift the Beast’s curse.
    • Enjoy a sweet treat from the cookie tray.
    Pro tip: Victorian attire is highly encouraged.

    Grab your tickets before the last petal falls from the rose, aka when the experience ends on Saturday, March 25.
    THE WRAP

    Today’s issue was written by Sara.

    Editor’s pick: If Phil doesn’t see his shadow on Thursday, we can look forward to an early spring and a good beer. Sam Adams will offer the chance to win a free Cold Snap brew if there’s no shadow in sight. 🍺

    While we’re waiting for the prediction, here’s a video to watch featuring the the official beer of Groundhog Day and “Your Cousin from Boston.”

    Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out our Valentine’s Day gift guide.
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