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37º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:12 a.m. | Sunset 4:28 p.m.
 

☀️ Meet us on the patio

Patios for outdoor dining around Boston, MA
A patio on the sidewalk outside a brick front restaurant on a tree-lined street.
Is Petit Robert Bistro in Paris or Boston? | Photo via @brayanmesa
Why eat indoors if you don’t have to? We’ve rounded up some of our top spots to dine al fresco — including some of your recommendations. Just in time for patio season.

Reel House, 6 New St., East Boston
  • @amyhoro says it’s got some of the best views of the city. New England fare plus a view of the harbor? Yes, please.
Select Oyster Bar, 50 Gloucester St.
  • Don’t miss the custom stained glass window art, which features oysters.
yellow door taco

They don’t call it “street corn” for nothing.

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Photo via @yellowdoortaco

Yellow Door Taqueria, 354 Harrison Ave.
  • The South End location reopens its outdoor container bar for the season on Thursday, May 18 at 5 p.m. Save us a seat… and a marg.
Petit Robert Bistro & Wine Bar, 480 Columbus Ave.
  • This patio serves both Parisian vibes and foie gras.
Bully Boy Distillers, 44 Cedric St.
  • The Cocktail Garden is @katielogue’s favorite. We love it for the self-proclaimed “industrial Tiki vibe.”
Shy Bird, 390 Third St., Cambridge
  • Follower @collectingsum frequents the Kendall Square location. Enjoy a half or full bird in the glorious outdoors.
Ford Tavern, 61 Locust St., Medford
  • This neighborhood tavern just opened a brand new patio with plenty of umbrellas for shade. Is it just us or do burgers and beer taste even better outside?
Not seeing your favorite? Check out 13 more patio picks through the link below.
Patio party this way
Asked

Which patio are you hitting up first?
A. Reel House
B. Yellow Door Taqueria
C. Petit Robert Bistro
D. Another spot (let us know)
Where are you soaking up the sun?
 
Events

Monday, May 15
  • Fanny’s Vegan Pop Up | Monday, May 15 | 5-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Dinner is covered at this vegan hotdog pop-up.
  • It’s Tarot Time! | Monday, May 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston | $7 | Have your cards read by Antonio then sip on a drink from the cafe.
  • Beers and Bowie | Monday, May 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Bone Up Brewing, 38 Norman St., Everett | $10 | Grab a beer and listen to the music of David Bowie, plus stick around for the Q+A with a Bowie expert.
Tuesday, May 16
  • Music Bingo | Tuesday, May 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Free | Listen up for the songs instead of the numbers to score Bingo at this game night.
  • Gallery Night Tuesdays | Tuesday, May 16 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., Boston | Free | Visit the Liberty lobby to see the work from Caroline Novak and sample complimentary cheeses.
Wednesday, May 17
  • Bike Seaport | Wednesday, May 17 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Make a reservation for a complimentary bike check-up session in the Seaport.
Thursday, May 18
Friday, May 19
  • West End Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Friday, May 19 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Sq., Boston | Free | Enjoy Dunkin’ iced coffee and Munchkins while connecting with Mayor Wu and other City officials.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Playoffs
  • The Celtics secured their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals last night after defeating the 76ers, 112-88. Next up, we take on the Miami Heat. Games One and Two will be at TD Garden, but the NBA hasn’t yet released when those games will be.
Development
  • The BPDA approved two new affordable housing projects in Dorchester (900 Morrissey Blvd.) and Jamaica Plain (3390 Washington St.). Together, the projects will create 181 residential units and the Jamaica Plain development will be mixed-use and LEED Gold certified.
Community
  • The new pickleball and volleyball courts open tonight at Assembly Row in Somerville. The Row boasts four beach volleyball courts and 12 pickleball courts, as well as an event lineup, including live music on Friday nights.
Sports
  • No. 12 is coming back to Gillette Stadium...but sorry, Pats fans, he’s not un-retiring again. Tom Brady will be honored before New England’s home opener against Philadelphia on Sept. 10. Check out the full Patriots schedule and make plans to visit Foxborough.
Biz
Drink
  • Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.*
Outdoors

🌳 Boston is branching out

A tree-mendous alliance is coming to Boston
Mayor Wu speaks at the tree alliance press conference
About 60% of Boston’s trees are on private property. | Video via City of Boston
A new program to encourage tree growth is coming to Boston.

Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced the launch of Tree Alliance. The new program will provide resources and support for residents growing trees on their own property. Fun fact: Approximately 60% of Boston’s tree canopy is on private land.

“The best green technology we have is trees,” Mayor Wu said last Friday, during an event to celebrate the new microforest at the entrance of Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary.

The microforest is the result of a collaboration between Boston City Council, the City’s Urban Forestry Division, PowerCorpsBOS to reduce the heat island effect. Think: Urban areas with little green space that experience higher temperatures as a result.

Interested in increasing Boston’s tree canopy? The Urban Forestry Division Hiring is hiring a field crew. Seven positions will be available. Check out the City’s career page.
Learn about the Urban Forest Plan
The Wrap
 
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