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Let the games begin

BOStoday’s coffee shop bracket
The first round of the March Madness Coffee Shop bracket
Let the madness begin. | Graphic via 6AM City
With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments just around the corner, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a faceoff of our own.

Last year, you helped us name the best landmark. This year, we asked you to share your favorite coffee shop in Boston. Now — thanks to you and the help of a random generator — we have the official lineup for our bracket.

Who’s in the running

Going head-to-head in the first round are:
  • Gracenote Coffee and Pepita Coffee | Gracenote has two locations in downtown and at High Street Place, while Pepita is pouring fresh brewed coffee from Lamplighter Brewing in Cambridge.
  • Thinking Cup Coffee Shop and Gypsy Place Coffee and Juice | Thinking Cup offers a wide variety of coffee, teas, and breakfast items from three locations around Boston and Gypsy Place serves up coffee + smoothies and juice from the juice bar in Cambridge.
  • Cafenation Cafe and George Howell Coffee | The Brighton cafe also hosted their own March Madness competition each March and George Howell pours its brews at four locations in Boston, including at the Boston Public Market.
  • Broadsheet Coffee Roasters and Monumental Market | Broadsheet is known for serving espresso drinks and pastries in Cambridge and Monumental Market is known for the nut-free space in Jamaica Plain.
How it works

Beginning today, we will host several voting rounds within our newsletters and social channels to determine Boston’s best coffee shop. Who moves on is up to you. Vote for your favorites, and the coffee shop with more votes moves on. Simple as that. We’ll go until we have a champion, which will be announced in our Monday, March 25 newsletter. You will be able to vote once per round.

How to participate

Vote for the coffee shops you’d like to see advance to round two using this poll. You can vote for all four spots or as little as one. Once we count all the votes, we’ll share an updated bracket and new poll in an upcoming newsletter.

Ready to cheer your “team” to victory? Vote at the button below. ⬇️
Battle of the Coffee Shops
Events
Monday, March 4
  • Author Talk: David Netto | Monday, March 4 | 6 p.m. | Boston Athenaeum, 10 1/2 Beacon St., Boston | $0-$10 | In partnership with the Institute of Classical Art and Architecture New England, listen to the award-winning designer discuss his work as an interior and architectural designer.
Tuesday, March 5
  • Third Piece — Knitting Circle | Tuesday, March 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Third Piece, 75 W. School St., Charlestown | $25 | These sessions are open to all levels from beginner to master.
Wednesday, March 6
  • Beer & Cupcake Pairing | Wednesday, March 6 | 7-8 p.m. | Remnant Brewing, 2 Bow Market Way, Somerville | $40 | This hour-long tasting includes cupcakes from Batter + Bloom paired with beer from Remnant Brewing.
Thursday, March 7
  • International Women’s Day 2024 | Thursday, March 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Boston Public Library, Rabb Hall, 700 Boylston St., Boston | Free | This special event will focus on “Financial Security and Independence for Women Worldwide.”
Events calendar here
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Travel

GOGO Charters takes the wheel
A white charter bus with a red "GoGo Charters" logo on the side is parked next to a grassy area across from a high-rise building.
GOGO Charters also services areas surrounding Boston and across the United States. | Photo provided by GOGO Charters
Looking for a flexible (and comfortable) way to get around Boston?

Whether you’re planning an off-site retreat and need transportation for your work team, tasked with organizing a ride for your school’s sports fans to the big game, or are tying the knot and need to get your guests to the reception, GOGO Charters has a diverse fleet ready to accommodate any size group.

With a record of zero accidents, over five million miles logged, services in 300+ cities, and access to 3,000 buses, GOGO Charters will ensure you ride in the cleanest, most up-to-date bus available.

Bostonians can book a custom fleet of as many or as few charter buses as needed.

Just craft your perfect itinerary and choose as many or as few stops as you want — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. GOGO Charters will handle the navigation and logistics while you relax and enjoy the ride.
Get GOGO-going, Boston
News Notes
State
  • Gov. Maura Healey has shared the plans for “Life Sciences 3.0” — a $1 billion, 10-year strategy to make the Bay State a hub for the clean energy industry. The plan includes a package of tax incentives for energy companies and money to boost the Clean Energy Center. (Boston Business Journal)
Coming Soon
  • Clay Lounge is expanding and opening a new studio in Somerville. The new pottery studio is expected to open in May in Union Square.
Community
  • A new mural will be unveiled at TD Garden today from Salem artist Anna Dugan. Designed as a “Celebration of Belonging,” it pays homage to everyone who helps make the Garden home from the legends to the fans.
Cause
  • Registration is now open for the 25th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20. This community cleanup brings together over 3,500 volunteers to improve the parks, forests, playgrounds, and paths and keep the Charles River litter free for all.
Shop
  • Visiting another city and looking for a brunch as good as The Friendly Toast? Check a map. Having trouble picking a credit card? Check The Ascent. They recommend this card for its incredible perks (like 0% interest on balance transfers for almost two years + 2% cash back).*
The Buy

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