09.05.2023

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🐕 Which Boston neighborhood is top dog?

Boston Neighborhoods as dog breeds

A Cockapoo sits in front of the Charles River and Zakim Bridge

Cockapoos rep the Seaport on our paw-fect list. | Photo by @huge.le.beau

To honor the final dog days of summer, we’ve taken the liberty of visualizing some local neighborhoods as different dog breeds.

American Bully: South Boston

A little gruff + a huge heart of gold: That’s an equation that South Boston and American Bullies share in spades. If we had to picture a Dunkin’-drinking Fenway fanatic in dog form, it’d be this sturdy, self-assured breed of pitbull.

Bolognese: North End

Of all the gorgeous Italian breeds — the Bracco Italiano, Volpino, Saint Bernard — it just makes sense to pick the dainty Bolognese for the area that serves up more scrumptious spaghetti than anywhere else in the city. Their petite size makes them ideal for the area’s equally tiny apartments.

Boston Terrier: Fenway-Kenmore

Blame this pick on Boston University. Kenmore claims the city’s namesake breed, thanks to the Boston Terrier’s longtime status as the mascot of this nearby university.

Some quick trivia: BU’s signature terrier is named Rhett, a cheeky choice that connects its school color — scarlet — to “Gone With The Wind.” (“No one loves Scarlett more than Rhett” — get it?)

Chinese Crested: Allston

We challenge you to find any dog breed that better resembles a college student exiting a super-secret Allston basement show than the Chinese Crested. That tousled hair simultaneously howls “DIY or die” and “rock isn’t dead.”

A close second choice is the Rat Terrier — selected for the area’s “Rat City” nickname.

Cockapoo: Seaport

Of course the original “designer dog” resembles the Seaport. Half poodle and half Cocker Spaniel, this pooch is all class, all the time + always ready for a thought-provoking stroll through the Institute of Contemporary Art or a refined bowl of chow at Lolita.

What other comparisons come to mind? Let us know below.

Asked

Which neighborhood should we do next?

Have pooch picks of your own? Make sure we’re not barking up the wrong tree when we prepare part two.

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Events

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Developing Boston exhibit | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Boston Athenaeum, 10 ½ Beacon St., Boston | Free | See this exhibit featuring two photographers who captured Boston’s developing landscape during the mid-20th-century: Berenice Abbott and Irene Shwachman.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

David Longstreth | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 6 p.m. | Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville | $26.50 | The Connecticut-born Dirty Projectors frontman goes solo at this intimate show.
After 5 Social | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Aloft Seaport, WXYZ bar, 401 D St., Boston | $12-$17 | Unwind after work, enjoy hot apps, and make connections with the Boston Young Professionals Association.

Thursday, Sept. 7

Fear Not, Riesling Is Near | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 7-8 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St, Brookline | $65 | White wine lovers and newbies alike can connect and explore tasty new flavors.
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 8 p.m. | Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville | $45 | Cure your craving for indie rock at the DC band’s mini East Coast tour.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Education

Weston High School nabbed the No. 1 spot in Boston Magazine’s list of “The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston.” New to school? We’ve got your guide to 15 school districts around Boston. (Boston Magazine)

Civic

Early birds can cast their vote for the Preliminary Municipal Election until Friday, Sept. 8. The option to vote early is open to residents of City Council districts 3, 5, 6, and 7. Learn more before you head to the polls.

Dine

Here’s the scoop: JP Licks is now serving horchata-flavored ice cream, made with rice milk + a savory blend of spices. The new treat was inspired by the horchata served at Anna’s Taqueria throughout Boston.

Ranked

Boston broke the top 100 of RoofGnome’s report on rooftop dining. Compared to 350+ other US cities, Boston ranks No. 62. Do you think they tried Time Out’s top pick, Lookout Rooftop in the Seaport?

Travel

Planning on traveling this holiday season? You may want to book those flights now — experts advise that airfare is usually cheapest 71 days before departure. In other words: Book Thanksgiving flights out of Logan Airport now, and December flights in mid-October. Make a free Going account for even cheaper airfare.* (The Washington Post)

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Why yes, I did graduate from Boston University, how did you know? In case my dog breed analysis didn’t give it away, I’m a proud Terrier. I have love for Northeastern’s Huskies too, even if we are longtime hockey rivals. Just don’t confuse BU with BC.

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