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Where to find lunch for $15 or less in Boston

The street view of Genes Flatbread Cafe.

Multiple low cost options are served at Gene’s. | Photo by @jimkhaw87

Boston has plenty of good food to go around, but sometimes we want to eat out without spending too much.

Take a bite out of these 10 Boston eats for $10 or less, plus a few readers recommendations.

Anna’s Taqueria, multiple locations
What to order: Regular burrito
$8.45
Choose your own adventure with a variety of proteins, including chicken ranchero, al pastor, or carnitas.

Ba Le Bahn Mi, 1052 Dorchester Ave.
What to order: Mí Chay
$7.79
This vegetarian lo mein is packed with veggies.

The open-faced cheese burger from Charlie's Kitchen. — Head to Harvard Square to bite into this famous open-faced special. | Photo by @g_sees_theworld

Charlie’s Kitchen, 15 Elliot St., Cambridge
What to order: Charlie’s Double Cheese Burger
$10
This open-faced double cheeseburger comes with lettuce, tomato, a pickle, and french fries.

Gene’s Flatbread Cafe, 86 Bedford St.
What to order: House Noodle Soup
$9.95
Try these hand-rolled thin noodles in chicken broth with pork + vegetables.

Kelly’s Roast Beef, multiple locations
What to order: Roast beef sandwich
$9.75
This sandwich is slow-roasted in house and served medium rare on a grilled sesame seed roll.

Mike and Patty’s, multiple locations
What to order: The Fancy
$9.50
This breakfast sandwich features fried eggs, bacon, cheddar, avocado, red onions, and house mayo on toasted multigrain.

Rhythm ‘N Wraps, 1096 Commonweath Ave.
What to order: Tacos
$4 each
There are three vegetarian options to try, including Fueguito Taco, barbecue jackfruit, and crispy tofu.

Saus, 33 Union St. + 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville
What to order: Cowboy Style Brat or the Bourbon Cherry Bacon Brat
$10 each
Pick a beer-brined pork bratwurst or vegetarian beyond sausage, both served with various toppings.

Super Bien, Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton
What to order: Empanadas
$4.25 each
These Argentinean pastries have a variety of fillings, including chicken and broccoli cheddar.

Pazza on Porter, East Boston
What to order: Pasta
$10
Take advantage of the Pasta Tuesday special and grab an order of spaghetti.

Reader recommendations:

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Friday, March 3

Brazilian Strings Performance | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Turtle Swamp Brewing, 3377 Washington St., Jamaica Plain | Free to attend | See local virtuoso musicians Ian Coury and Catherine Bent perform an interactive musical show at the local brewery.
Roll Call @ SoWa | Friday, Mar. 3-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary | SoWa Power Station, 550 Harrison Ave., Boston | $10-$25 | Head to the South End for a weekend-long roller skate party, with skates available to rent.
Candlelight: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac | Friday, Mar. 3 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Old South Church, 645 Boylston St., Boston | $60 | Listen to classics like “Landslide” and “Go Your Own Way” at the candlelight concert.

Saturday, March 4

Bring Spring Party | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 12-11:30 p.m. | Short Path Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., Everett | Free to attend | Ring in an early spring with the Spring Gin release, new cocktails, and the Deep Cuts Deli pop-up.
Wine & Seltzer Party | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 3-9:30 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | $29-$49 | Join one of two sessions for wine and seltzer tastings, plus a silent auction.

Sunday, March 5

Kids Music Class: Musical Carnival of the Animals | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Meet in the market’s Nook for a family-friendly activity with plenty of moving and dancing.
Sunday Beer Brunch | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free | All seating is first come, first served for this brunch featuring cinnamon rolls.
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $101-$1,554 | Break out your lucky green gear for the home game.

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Weather

43º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
The National Weather Service is predicting another wintry mix in our area, starting around midnight tonight and continuing through early Saturday morning. We can expect some mixed precipitation, mostly sleet. ☔ (Boston.com)

Coming Soon

Newton’s Lakon Paris Patisserie, known for showstopping pastries, is expanding to 1410 Beacon St. in Brookline in later this month. Plan to visit Coolidge Corner for the cube-shaped croissants, pecan sticky buns, and Swedish-style cardamom buns. 🥐 (Boston Magazine)
Hook + Line is coming soon to 10 Fan Pier, thanks to a local restaurateur. The owner of Alcove, Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, is opening the seafood-focused Seaport spot with a fish market attached. Follow along for updates on when it will be reeling in guests later this year. 🐟

Sports

The Bruins traded two draft picks for Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi. Additionally, the team extended David Pastarnak’s contract, signing him to an 8-year, $90 million deal. More Pasta, please. (NESN)

Watch

President Joe Biden tried his hand at the Boston accent when saying farewell to “Mahty Walsh from Bahston” this week. The former mayor of Boston joined the Biden administration two years ago and is now heading up the National Hockey League Players Association. Watch the clip and learn more about the Boston accent. (MassLive)

Number

47. That’s how many days NASA veteran astronaut Stephen Bowen has logged in space. The Cohasset native and MIT grad is serving as Crew-6 mission commander for the Space X mission that took off early Thursday morning. 🚀 (7 News)

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Boston honors Revolutionary hero

Boston honors Crispus Attucks with Commemoration Day

The location of the Boston Massacre outside the Old State House.

This is the location where the Boston Massacre took place in 1770. | Photo by BOStoday team

City of Boston officials have declared that Sunday, March 5 is Crispus Attucks Commemoration Day.

Curious who that is?

Crispus was a former enslaved person from Framingham, a sailor, and an experienced dockworker who is more widely known as the first person killed in the Boston Massacre.

On March 5, 1770, tension rose to new heights between the British officers and the Colonists, and a fight started outside what is now known as the Old State House. He was the first of five killed that day. As the first casualty of the Revolutionary War, Crispus has become a symbol of freedom and patriotism.

See the Boston Massacre location and more revolutionary places on the Freedom Trail.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: Did someone say free cookie? 🍪 Yes, Crumbl Cookies is opening a new location today at Boston Landing and to celebrate, they are giving away free chocolate chip cookies from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Download the app and head to 127 Guest St. to grab a sweet treat.

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