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Coming soon: what not to miss in 2024

A skyline photo of downtown Boston at dusk.

There are so many new businesses and eateries coming soon. | Photo via @oschapov

Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in Boston. Whether you’re looking for your next go-to brunch destination or a new community space to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to our city.

Developments

Allston Yards, 60 Everett St. | Opening in 2024 | This 10.6-acre mixed-use, transit-oriented development will be made up of residential, office, restaurant, fitness, retail, and community space.

South Station Tower, Atlantic Avenue | Opening in 2025 | There will be a 51-story mixed-use glass tower directly above South Station, the busiest transit hub in Boston. The tower will include 711,500 sqft of office space and 166 condo units.

Rendering of an observation deck at the Prudential Center building in Boston — The View Boston observation deck will take up 59,000 sqft of space.
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Rendering via Boston Properties

Community

View Boston, 800 Boylston St. | Opening in 2023 | This new sky-high cocktail lounge and open-air roof deck will be located on the 50-52 floors of the Prudential Center. The observation decks will offer guests a bird’s-eye view of the city.

Nubian Market, 2565 Washington St., Roxbury | Opening in 2023 | This open market, cafe, and gathering space will celebrate the African diaspora through food. The team recently held a soft launch of the grocery store while it finalizes the other components of the market.

A fresh latte on a wooden counter from the team behind Cafe Gloria. — Cafe Gloria will bring a latte caffeinated drinks to East Boston.
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Photo via @cafegloriabos

Dining

Café Gloria, East Boston | Opening fall 2023 | Will Isaza, the bar director for spots like Blossom Bar + Birds of Paradise, is opening a neighborhood coffee bar that will serve coffee, espresso, canned cold brew, and family recipe-inspired snacks.

Caveau, 1-3 Center Plz. | Opening spring 2023 | The team behind local favorites like Yvonne’s, Mariel, and Lolita is opening another elevated restaurant and nightclub experience.

Petula’s, 81 L. St. | Opening spring 2023 | This South Boston gathering spot will open with artisanal pizzas and creative cocktails for dinner, with brunch service coming soon.

We’re just getting started. Visit the link below for what’s new and coming soon for recreation, retail, and education around our city.

50+ more new spots in Boston

Asked

How many new openings did we help you discover?

A. Barely any — I’m the first to know everything
B. There were a few I hadn’t heard of
C. Most of them
D. These were all news to me

Tell us here

Events

Tuesday, April 18

Celtics vs. Hawks | Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Doors open an hour before start time to cheer on the Celtics in Game Two of the best-of-seven series.
Kids Musical Storytelling | Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 11:30 a.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free | Join the New England Conservatory for a 30-minute musical version of the Korean folk tale “The Sun Girl and the Moon Boy.”

Wednesday, April 19

Sofar Sounds Returns | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | $24 | This mystery pop-up concert will include three short sets from performers of all musical genres at the brewery’s Jamaica Plain location.
Beer and Rum Tasting | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Lexington, 100 North First St., Cambridge | $35 | Lamplighter Brewery and Bully Boy Distillers are teaming up for a guided tasting all about rum and barrel-aged beers.

Thursday, April 20

Looking Local: Researching History in Jamaica Plain | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Boston Public Library — Jamaica Plain, 30 South St., Boston | Free | Learn more about researching the history of the neighborhood using collections available at the library.
Brett Young | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $32-$52 | See the “Five, TOUR, Three, Two, One Tour” at the Fenway music venue.

Friday, April 21

Dorchester Coffee Hours | Friday, Apr. 21 | 10-11 a.m. | McKenna’s Cafe, 107-109 Savin Hill Ave., Dorchester | Free | Grab a cup of coffee and meet the neighborhood liaison Ross Cochran.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Announced

Congratulations to all who participated in the 127th Boston Marathon. Evans Chebet won his second straight Boston Marathon, becoming the first back-to-back winner in 15 years. Hellen Obiri won her first professional marathon, finishing at the fourth-fastest winning time in history. Run over to more results. (Boston.com)

Coming Soon

STK Steakhouse is reportedly coming soon to the Back Bay. This restaurant will offer date night specials and weekend brunch. The STK Steakhouse chain originally planned to open a location in the Seaport in 2016 — however, the plans fell through that year. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Stat

~80%. That’s the percentage of the $9.2 billion Capital Investment Plan budget that the MBTA plans to allocate towards “safety and reliability.” The transit proposal includes 500+ improvement projects over the next five years. Public comments will be accepted through Monday, April 24. (Boston Globe)

Award

Over the weekend, Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer David Ortiz received the Patriots’ Award from the Boston Athletic Association. “Big Papi,” who served as the Grand Marshal for yesterday’s race, was selected for the local philanthropic award for fostering goodwill and sportsmanship. (WCVB 5)

Plan Ahead

The USS Constitution is accepting entries for the annual Fourth of July Underway lottery. Each household is allowed one entry for the chance to go aboard “Old Ironsides” and sail around the Boston Harbor on Independence Day. The lottery ends on Monday, May 1 at 12 a.m. and 150 winners will be notified on Monday, May 15.

Theater

The Broadway musical “My Fair Lady” opens tonight at Citizens Bank Opera House at 7:30 p.m. The two hour and 55-minute show will run until Sunday, April 30. Tickets start at $20.

Travel

What trip would be worth leaving Boston? For City Editor Jess, it’s Puerto Rico — to kayak its bioluminescent bays. Sign up for Going to get notified when flight prices drop so you can book your dream trip and feel great about it. Join for free.

Shop

This wedding season make sure to shower the happy couple with the perfect gift. Our online store (Six & Main) features presents such as dinner napkins by Willow Ship and celebratory cards by Joy Paper Co. Start shopping.

Seasonal

🌎 Go planet, it’s (almost) your Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day in Boston

EarthDay.org also has resources for how to celebrate Earth Day year-round. | Photo via Pexels

Shoutout to planet Earth for keeping us all grounded. Let’s celebrate.

Saturday, April 22 marks Earth Day — an annual holiday that is celebrated by more than a billion people across 193 countries. This year’s campaign is “Invest In Our Planet,” and to help you do so, EarthDay.org has a plethora of resources that can help you get involved on local, national, and global levels. A few of our favorites include:

The 2023 Earth Day Action Toolkit — your resource for all things Earth Day and environmental advocacy.
The Earth Day event finder — search for local events taking place near you.
The Climate Literacy Communications Toolkit — learn about the key messaging and research behind climate literacy.

Interested in volunteering with a local environmental org in honor of Earth Day? Look no further than Charles River Conservancy and Emerald Necklace Conservancy.

Earth Day facts

The Wrap

Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor

This year’s Marathon went to the dogs — but in a doggone good way. From the tribute to Spencer and Penny on Sunday featuring dozens of golden retrievers to the Boston Dynamics robot dogs at the start line, there was no shortage of tail wagging excitement.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out these Marathon runner shoutouts + score a recap on the Bruins’ record-breaking season.

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