06.07.2023

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Give in to the tempeh-tation

25 vegan and vegetarian eats in Boston

The watermelon poke bowl from Life Alive.

Try the watermelon poke or the rainbow nori wrap from Life Alive. | Photo by @the_boneappleteeth

Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Boston, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh vegan and vegetarian bites across town. From the best veggie burger in the US to scrumptious vegan tacos, here are 25 restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Boston.

🍔 For the vegan carnivore

Veggie Galaxy, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | Visit this award-winning eatery for one of the best veggie burgers in the country, according to Yelp.

Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor, 340 Washington St. | This Dorchester vegan restaurant offers comfort food staples like Ethiopian stews, curry chickpea wraps, and mac and cheese pie.

Taco Party, 711 Broadway, Somerville | Looking for vegan Mexican eats? This colorful spot in Somerville dishes out loaded nachos, plus tacos with creative fillings like jackfruit and chorizo.

BOS-Koshari-Mama-vegan-stuffed-eggplant-2023 — Find this dish at Koshari Mama, a family-owned Egyptian restaurant in Somerville.
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Photo by @vegan_kween

🍕 Casual eating

Koshari Mama, 585 Somerville Ave., Somerville | Egyptian eats are on the menu at this vegan eatery with street food dishes. Try this: the Koshari bowls made with chickpeas and deep-fried onion-topped layers of lentils, rice, and pasta.

Madras Dosa Company, Various locations | Fill your plate with a dosa Indian-inspired eats. A dosa is a thin lentil crepe that you can fill with anything you want, including vegetarian fillings like spicy potatoes, mixed veggies, and cashew nuts.

An order of cauliflower wings from PlantPub. — Next time you visit PlantPub, order these cauliflower wings.
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Photo by @bostonherbivore

🌱 100% vegetarian/vegan eats

PlantPub, 675 W. Kendall St., Cambridge | This fast-casual pub fare eatery is known for plant-based pizzas, cauliflower wings, and soft serve ice cream.

My Thai Vegan Cafe, 3 Beach St. | Visit this Chinatown staple for a vegan meal that doesn’t skip any flavor or options. Try this: the avocado medley with yellow curry.

Hungry for more? Click the link below for brunch options, date night recommendations, and more casual eats.

18 more plant-based eats

Asked

Have you eaten at a local vegan or vegetarian restaurant recently?

A. Yes
B. No, but I have considered it
C. No

Lettuce know here

Events

Wednesday, June 7

The Gayly Show | Wednesday, June 7 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., Somerville | $15 | Celebrate Pride with Alexa Albanese during an evening of comedy, news, music, and games.
Boston Vanderpump Rules Reunion Part 3 | Wednesday, June 7 | 7:30-11 p.m. | jm Curley, 21 Temple Pl., Boston | Free | The first 20 guests will receive a Team Ariana bracelet and other swag from Ketel One — seating is first come, first served.

Thursday, June 8

Boston AIR 2023 Showcase | Thursday, June 8 | 6-8 p.m. | City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Sq., Boston | Free | Meet this year’s Artists-in-Residence and learn about the projects they’ve been working on over the past year.
Cirque du Soleil: Corteo | Thursday, June 8-Sunday, June 11 | Times vary | Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | $48-$155 | See the magical performance brought to life under the big top at the local arena.

Friday, June 9

Boston is Doomed Music Festival | Friday, June 9-Saturday, June 10 | Times vary | Bone Up Brewing Co., 38 Norman St., Everett | $10-$20 | Rock out with two days of doom, stoner metal, sludge, and psych rock in the Everett beer garden — plus, sip a special beer release called “Up In Smoke.”
DTX PRIDE BY DRAGTEASE | Friday, June 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Downtown Crossing, 101 Arch St., Boston | Free | Celebrate Pride with performances from the cast of Dragtease, face painting, and giveaways.

Saturday, June 10

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | Saturday, June 10 | 7 p.m. | Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston | $30-$125 | Doors open at 6 p.m. and $1 from each ticket will benefit The Trombone Shorty Foundation.

Sunday, June 11

JP Pride Block Party | Sunday, June 11 | 12-7 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | $20 | Head to Jamaica Plain for brews from the Sam Adams pop-up beer garden, a drag show, and local food vendors.

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News Notes

Development

The Holocaust Legacy Foundation filed the first round of renderings for the proposed Holocaust Museum with the BPDA this week. The museum will be located on Tremont Street near the Boston Common. Take a look at the six story, 32,000+ sqft educational space. (Boston Globe)

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Fresh Films production studio is offering a paid summer program for Boston Public Schools students to gain experience working in the film industry. Students ages 14-18 can apply for the five week program, which runs July 10-Aug. 11. (CBS Boston)

Number

$336,000. That’s the amount that The Equality Fund has awarded to 36 organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Boston. The fund was established in 2012 and has since awarded ~300 grants. This year’s recipients include BAGLY and Boston Pride for the People. (Boston Business Journal)

Theater

Let’s do the time warp again. Tickets to see the 48th Anniversary Spectacular Tour of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Emerson Colonial Theatre go on sale Friday, June 9 at 12 p.m. Bonus: Meet the original Magenta, aka Patricia Quinn.

Sports

Harvard University is searching for a new women’s hockey coach for the first time since 1994. Katey Stone is retiring after leading the hockey team to six Frozen Fours and four national title games + bringing home a championship in 1999. (Boston Globe)

Community

The Boston Public Market has been included on USA Today’s list of the 10 best public markets in 2023. Help BPM take home the top spot by voting for the year-round downtown market by Monday, July 3.

Plan Ahead

Fenway, are you ready to fest? The Emerald Necklace Conservancy has partnered with local organizations to host Fenway Porchfest this Saturday, June 10. Enjoy the music from 12 to 4:30 p.m. throughout the neighborhood. If it rains, the event will be moved to Sunday, June 11.

Arts

Get ready for launch, Boston. Spend your weekend journeying through the wonder and awe of the Red Planet at the Museum of Science’s latest exhibit. Mars Spotlight features fun in-person + virtual opportunities to gain insight into the complexity, opportunity, and awe of Mars.*

For Family

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The Buy

Turn misplaced keys into a thing of the past with the Apple AirTag. The button-sized tracking device can give you step-by-step directions to your lost keys (or phone…or wallet…) and has a battery life of one year. Pro tip: Put one in your checked luggage and never worry about lost baggage again.*

Shop

Need to find your dad the perfect Father’s Day gift? You’re in luck. Check out gifts from our online store (Six & Main) that will make for a great surprise. From the outdoor explorer to the foodie dad, there’s a present for every type of father. Shop now.

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Learn about proposed changes for BPS

Changes coming to Boston Public Schools

More changes are rolling out for Boston Public Schools | Photo provided by City of Boston

School may be (almost) out for summer, but Mayor Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper have big plans for Boston’s high schools.

A proposal shared yesterday outlines major changes to select Boston Public Schools. Here’s what the plan includes.

✏️ Splitting the O’Bryant School of Math and Science from Madison Park Technical Vocational High School to expand both campuses.

The O’Bryant School would move to a larger facility ~eight miles away in West Roxbury. Construction is expected to begin in 2025.
Madison Park High School would be renovated, with space to double enrollment.

✏️ Establishing a new partnership with Charlestown High School and Bunker Hill Community College to allow students to complete college courses.

✏️ Adding new grades to Margarita Muñiz Academy, Jamaica Plain’s dual language high school.

In this year’s fiscal budget, Mayor Wu has designated $18 million for the work at the West Roxbury complex and $45 million for the Madison Park campus.

The Wrap

Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor

I visited the Charles River Speedway with my dog Reyna (since the beer garden is now dog-friendly), and one of the vendors inside the Boston Women’s Market pop-up is creating beautiful pet portraits in just 15 minutes. Follow @makerscholar on Instagram and make plans to get your own pet portrait for your fur babies.

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