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Cheers to zero proof choices

Local mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Boston
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Time Out Market is shaking up new mocktails all January. | Photo by Brittany DiCapua
If you’re beginning your Dry January journey (read: a campaign that encourages individuals to live sober for one month), temporarily taking a break from booze, or exploring a sober-curious lifestyle, you can still raise your glass to celebrate. Boston has plenty of zero-proof offerings so you can keep up your social calendar without ordering soda and tea, again.

For those who choose not to booze, add one of these 25 bars with mocktails + non-alcoholic sips to your list.

Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr.
The Fenway food hall has added new mocktails for the month, including No New Friends with turmeric and hibiscus teas, agave, lime and aquafaba or The Razzle Dazzle featuring blood orange, almond orgeat, cinnamon, and ginger beer.

Moon Bar, 129 Columbus Ave.
Visit our friend Jake Smith for a new mocktail offering like the Lassi Lassi made with coconut, aji amarillo, thai basi, yellow mango and citrus or the Off-Duty featuring zero-proof gin, green cardamom, lemongrass, grapefruit, cinnamon, and shiso leaf.

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, 138 St. James Ave.
Sip on a refreshing Tonic Rickey made with tonic water, soda water, lime, and angostura bitters or a spicy Honey Badger with lemon, grapefruit, honey, and ginger beer.

Oak Long Bar and Kitchen's new Dry January mocktails.

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is serving up three new sips (left: Tonic Rickey, middle: Pineapple Spritz, right: Honey Badger).

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Photo provided by OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

Good Company, 100 Hood Park Dr.
This new Charlestown spot is pouring a few zero proof options, including a White Negroni with herbs, roots, bark, botanicals, grape, and citrus + a mule with carrot, curry, lime, and ginger beer.

Prima, 10 City Sq.
Visit the Italian Steakhouse to try a Beffardo Breeze made with seedlip, aperitif syrup, and lemon soda.

Boqueria, 25 Thomson Pl.
Head to this Spanish tapas restaurant to try the Peacock with butterfly pea flower, thyme, honey, lime, and ginger beer + the Genciana made with rosemary, gentian, lemon, and soda.

Shortpath Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., Everett
This local distillery is shaking up low and no-ABV beverages like the Staycation, made with passionfruit, habanero, lime, and sparkling grapefruit.

Did we miss your favorite local mocktail? Let us know and we’ll add it to our list.
20+ more mocktails
Asked

Are you participating in Dry January?

A. Yes — Every year
B. Not for me
C. I might try now
D. Never heard of Dry January
Cheers to that
 
Events
Friday, Jan. 5
  • SoWa First Friday | Friday, Jan. 5 | 5-9 p.m. | SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free | Visit the First Friday of the new year with local art and vintage vendors.
  • Hatchlings: Frosty Fridays | Friday, Jan. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Hatch Memorial Shell, 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston | Free | Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and hot cocoa at the Hatch Shell.
  • Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Cheer on the C’s against the visitors from Utah.
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race Premiere Viewing Party | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | Free to attend | Join Plane Jane to watch the premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” with performances by fellow queens during commercial breaks
Saturday, Jan. 6
  • Zakk Sabbath | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 7 p.m. | Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | Prices vary | Rock out with this Black Sabbath cover band.
  • The BreakBomb Project | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 10 p.m. | Memoire, 1 Broadway, Everett | $20 | This local DJ supplies the best beats for your weekend antics.
  • Tribute to Elvis Presley ft. Matthew Boyce | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington | $30 | The San Diego group re-crowns “the king” with performances of hits from Elvis’ massive catalog.
Sunday, Jan. 7
  • Parks Fitness: HIIT with Jacqui | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 8-9 a.m. | Virtual | Free| This online fitness class will be led by a certified instructors.
  • Poetry Open Mic | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston | Free to attend | The sign-up list opens at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs cafe — seating is first come, first served.
  • Bollywood Fusion Workshop | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 1 p.m. | Rumba Y Timbal Dance Company, 7 Temple St., Cambridge | $25 | Learn a brand-new Bollywood routine spiced with hip-hop and Latin flavors from Devika Dhawan.
Events calendar here
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How to Thrive in the new year
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Never wait in line at a supermarket again with a Thrive Market membership. | Photo by Thrive Market
Our suggestions on how to thrive in 2024:
  1. Try a new hobby.
  2. Find a fun way to move.
  3. Go organic with groceries.
And Thrive Market can help you out with No. 3.

For a limited time, join Thrive Market and get 30% off your purchase + a free gift up to $60, plus:
  • Access to wholesale pricing (products are up to 30% off traditional grocery stores)
  • Free two-day shipping with orders $49+
  • All organic or non-GMO food
  • Guaranteed price matching and more
Join Thrive Market
News Notes
Environment
  • The Vineyard Wind project began delivering wind power from south of Martha’s Vineyard this week. The offshore wind project contributed roughly five megawatts of power from one turbine to a connection point in Barnstable. Upon completion later this year, 62 turbines will generate 806 megawatts, aka enough to power ~400,000 homes. (Boston Globe)
Closed
  • The North End’s Connah Store suddenly closed, due to a $3,000+ increase in monthly rent. The Hanover Street convenience store has been a staple in the neighborhood for more than 30 years. (Boston.com)
Sports
  • The rosters for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games have been released and for the first time since 2000 there will be no Patriots players on the teams. The Pats’ last regular season home game is Sunday, Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. against the Jets.
Edu
  • Harvard professor Stephanie Burt is searching for Swifties to help teach “Taylor Swift and Her World.” The new course will take a deep look at Swift’s music, her work as a songwriter + the fan culture. The class already had 300+ students registered and there are no plans to cap the enrollment. (Boston Globe)
Shop
  • Two new furniture stores are coming soon to Assembly Row. Raymour & Flanigan will open its first store in the area at the previous Christmas Tree Shops location and Bob’s Discount Furniture will take the place of a former Bed Bath & Beyond store. (Boston Business Journal)
Ranked
  • No. 10. That’s where Boston ranked on Wallethub’s list of the best cities to find a job. The recent study compared 180 US cities across 31 key indicators, including job opportunities per job seeker to employment growth + the monthly average starting salary.
Finance
Travel
Weather

❄️ Winter weather updates

❄️ Winter weather updates in Boston
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The snow plows have been summoned for this weekend. | Photo via @amyhoro
Grab your shovels and space savers, Boston. It’s been a while since we’ve had to dust off the snow plows and snow gear, but don’t get a brain freeze — review these weather reminders ahead of the anticipated snowfall this weekend.

According to forecasters (like Dave Epstein), Boston could see anywhere from one to six-plus inches of snow. The storm is expected to roll in Saturday afternoon and continue into Sunday.

The Public Works Department has 44,000 tons of salt to treat city streets + 175 pieces of in-house snow clearing equipment, with an additional 800 ready to call in during larger storms.

Residents can sign up to receive AlertBoston notifications by phone, text, or email in the event of a snow emergency.

Find more safety tips, including snow clearing timing, where to park in a snow emergency, heating center locations, and emergency home tips on the city website.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Bonus event for those who are also doing Dry January — Time Out Market is hosting a January Mocktail Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $70 and will include a four-course menu from anoush’ella paired with mocktails crafted by beverage director, Matt Harding. Every dinner will support the Greg Hill Foundation.
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