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Sniff out these new dog-friendly spaces

Boston’s dog-friendly guide
The ears of a white and brown dog looking at the off-leash area inside Park-9.
City Editor Jess’ dog checking out the off-leash area of Park-9. | Photo by BOStoday team
Round of a-paws, please.

Effective June 1, the City of Boston has a special variance in place for approved businesses to welcome leashed dogs in outdoor spaces. Boston area restaurants and beer gardens with outdoor spaces can apply for the permit — here are a few spots that have been approved for pup-friendly patios this summer.

Breweries:
  • Aeronaut Brewery, 267 Western Ave. | Head to Allston to enjoy this colorful patio with a cold beer.
  • Castle Island Brewing, 10 Old Colony Ave. | The South Boston brewery is located next door to Shy Bird, which also has a pet-friendly patio.
  • Dorchester Brewing, 1250 Massachusetts Ave. | Order your pup a “dog beer” and let them enjoy a treat or two at “Dogchester Brewing.”
  • Notch Brewery, 525 Western Ave. | This Brighton brewery is located inside the Charles River Speedway. Pro tip: Super Bien’s patio is also pet-friendly.
  • Roundhead Brewing, 1 Westinghouse Plz. | This Hyde Park brewery has a shaded patio and picnic tables waiting for you and your pup.
Restaurants:
  • Bell in Hand, 45-55 Union St. | Enjoy the shaded patio at this historic pub in the heart of downtown.
  • The Anchor, 1 Shipyard Park | Head to Charlestown to grab a cold drink in the wine and beer garden, located in the Navy Yard.
  • LUCIE drink + dine, 120 Huntington Ave. | Located at the base of the The Colonnade hotel, the 40-seat year-round patio is ready to welcome dogs and dog parents for breakfast and dinner.
  • Stats Bar & Grill, 77 Dorchester St. | Cheer on your favorite sports team on the patio with your favorite dogs.
  • Yellow Door Taqueria, 354 Harrison Ave. | Head to the South End patio for a frozen beverage or two to enjoy with your pup in tow.
Sniffing around for more options? Check out our guide to Park-9, New England’s first dog bar.
More dog-friendly restaurants, breweries, and parks
 
Events
Monday, June 5
  • Summer Fitness Series: Kick It by Eliza with Olivia | Monday, June 5 | 6-7 p.m. | Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Ave., Boston | Free | Practice a high intensity interval training class lead by Olivia Porada with kickboxing, boxing, and a meditative cool down.
  • Not Your Bubbe’s Book Club | Monday, June 5 | 7-9 p.m. | The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd., Boston | Free | Join in for a monthly meeting with the Jewish Book Council to discuss “The Matchmaker’s Gift” by Lynda Cohen Loigman.
Tuesday, June 6
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia Night | Tuesday, June 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Sam Adams Boston Taproom, 60 State St., Boston | Free to attend | Geeks Who Drink will be on site to serve up questions on every regular season of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
  • Ava Max: On Tour (Finally) | Tuesday, June 6 | 7 p.m. | Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | $130-$150 | See the “Sweet but Psycho” artist (her words, not ours) at the local music hall.
Wednesday, June 7
  • Modern Party Art: Bag Full of Pride | Wednesday, June 7 | 7 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | $50 | Sign up to paint your own tote bag during this guided workshop, which includes a $10 gift card to spend at the market’s vendors.
Thursday, June 8
  • Mattapan Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Thursday, June 8 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Hunt Playground/Almont Park, 40 Almont St., Mattapan | Free | Grab an iced Dunkin’ coffee and make a connection with Mayor Wu or other city officials.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • Houston-based real estate firm Hines broke ground on an industrial development in Chelsea last week. The new 146,000-sqft facility at 250 Marginal St. is about two miles from from Logan International Airport + is expected to be completed in early 2024. (Boston Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
  • Third time’s the charm — A third date has been added due to popular demand of the ICA’s Watershed Sound Bath + Community Dinner. Join artist Guadalupe Maravilla and other sound healers for an hour-long sound bath at the ICA Watershed and dinner courtesy of Taqueria Los Compadres.
Closed
  • Wegmans is closing one of the grocery chain’s largest locations later this summer. The Natick store at 1245 Worcester St. currently has 365 employees, all of whom are being offered positions at the other five Wegmans in the area. (Boston 25 News)
  • This news isn’t so sweet for cupcake fans — The Georgetown Cupcake location in Back Bay has closed after 10+ years. The Washington, DC-based chain decided not to renew its lease for the 3,800-sqft location at 83 Newbury St.. (Boston Business Journal)
Stat
  • 3.5%. That’s the percentage that traffic has increased in Boston in the last year, according to Waze. Newton saw the greatest increase at 12.1%, followed by Waltham at 11.7%, and Framingham at 10.9%. Somerville was the only city in the Boston area to see a traffic decrease of ~2.8%. (NBC 10)
Giveaway
  • Get ready to sip + savor during the best weekend in Greenville, SC. We’ve partnered with euphoria Greenville to giveaway one euphoric experience including two tickets to the sold out Seeing Stars: A Michelin-starred Dinner + two nights at one of euphoria’s partner hotels in downtown Greenville. Get the details + enter to win.*
Drink
  • Summer is here, which means so too is Aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*
Shop
  • It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.
Correction
  • We’ve got a quick update to our top employers story. Turns out the tech giant Amazon employs a total of ~1.5 million people, not 1.6 billion. Read: It’s a large company, but not quite that large.
Community

Your summer plans just booked up

Summer reading with the Boston Public Library
Two rainbow flags flying outside of the Boston Public Library during Pride Month.
Plus, don’t miss the Concert in the Courtyard series at the Central Library location. | Photo by BOStoday team
There’s a lot to check out at the Boston Public Library this summer, and we’re not just talking about the books.

📚 Pick up a bingo card for the Adult Summer Reading Challenge. The card includes 24 prompts to complete by Thursday, Aug. 31 for the chance to win a $50 gift card to a local restaurant or grocery store of your choice. Kids can complete their own bingo card or read their way to Fenway with an essay contest — the winner gets two tickets to a Red Sox game.

🌈 Refresh your summer reading list with a title or two from the library’s 2023 We Are Pride booklist, featuring 75 recommended reads.

🌱 The Resilient Gardening Seed Library is open for the season. Library card holders can pick up a selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at participating branches to grow their own gardens.

Curious what else your library card can provide? Browse the other resources available at the Boston Public Library.
The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
We know National Donut Day was on Friday, but the good news is Union Square Donuts will be serving up Pride-themed donuts all month long. Try the rainbow vanilla bean + pride sprinkle donuts. Bonus: there is a vegan option too.

To make this even sweeter, Union Square will be donating a portion of the proceeds of the Pride menu items to BAGLY.
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