03.26.2024

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40º | 40% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:35 a.m. | Sunset 7:04 p.m.

🐰 We’ll take the eggs bunny-dict

Easter eats around Boston

Bloody mary and brunch items at LUCIE drink + dine

Brunch at LUCIE is better with a bloody mary. | Photo via Reagan Byrne

Finding the right spot to have an Easter meal can feel like an egg hunt. Rather than hopping around looking for an open table, we recommend making a reservation. We’ve rounded up 14 places around Boston where you can book a seat for your Easter eats.

The Beacon | March 30 + March 31, Reservations from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Head to the restaurant at View Boston at the Prudential Center and choose from brunch options as you observe the city. Plus, the Easter Bunny hops in on Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., for photos.

Bar Enza | March 31, 12-6 p.m.
Buona Pasqua — this Italian restaurant inside the Charles Hotel in Cambridge will be serving an a la carte Easter menu that features dishes commonly found at an Italian Easter table.

A pink corner booth at Contessa in the Back Bay with wine glasses and two chairs. — This could be your view at Contessa.
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Photo via Contessa Boston

Contessa | March 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Head to this Back Bay restaurant for a three-course meal that merges classic Easter dishes with Chef Mario Carbone’s Italian heritage — think smoked salmon + squash carpaccio. Reserve your table in advance.

Summer Shack | March 31, Times vary
Seafood lovers will find a great Shuckin’ Brunch at this restaurant in Boston and Cambridge, with special Easter items in the mix. Plus, we hear the Easter Bunny will be hopping into the Cambridge location from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ramsay’s Kitchen | March 31, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Say hell-o to a prix fixe Easter brunch menu at this Gordon Ramsey-owned restaurant, featuring entrees like the Hellfire Eggs Benedict or Sticky Toffee Waffle.

Loretta’s Last Call | March 31, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Head to this Fenway bar and restaurant for the Bunny Side Up Brunch that features Southern-style brunch favorites and specialty drinks.

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Events

Tuesday, March 26

Music Bingo | Tuesday, March 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Free | This game swaps numbers for song titles — pay attention to the tunes to get bingo.
“Driving in Circles” | Tuesday, March 26-Saturday, April 6 | Times vary | Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | $10-$40 | This conversational, solo play addresses trauma recovery with monologues, music, dark comedy, and a “folktronica” score.

Wednesday, March 27

Trillium 11th Anniversary Reception | Wednesday, March 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Trillium Fort Point, 50 Thomson Place, Boston | $50 | Explore six different food stations, each paired with a 4-ounce beverage.
MAOLI | Wednesday, March 27 | 8 p.m. | Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave., Allston | $36 | The country-reggae group performs the “Boots On The Ground Tour” with Lindsay James.

Thursday, March 28

Murder Mystery Fundraiser Dinner Show | Thursday, March 28 | 6-10 p.m. | Casa Lucia, 61 Lucia Ave., Revere | $75 | Revere Public Library hosts this two-hour, mysterious masquerade that includes dinner.
“A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate” | Thursday, March 28 + Saturday, March 30 | Times vary | The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge | $15 | Watch Charlie Chaplin’s feature-length debut, starring leading lady Edna Purviance, restored in 4K.

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News Notes

Civic

City of Boston officials broke ground on Brown Bear Excel Academy in Mattapan — a childcare center that is supported by $200,000 from the city’s SPACE Grant program. Additionally, the city launched Great Starts, its online portal that will connect locals with 800+ providers serving children 5 and under.

Closed

Friendly’s Ice Cream has closed inside Logan Airport Terminal A — the chain’s last remaining location in Boston. The restaurant was founded in Springfield, MA, but had been a long-standing favorite of many Bostonians. The company is still serving Fribbles at its remaining restaurants outside of the city. (Boston.com)

Environment

Registration for the Boston Compost Certificate Program is now open for locals who want to help their communities reduce waste. The free training series will break down the basics of composting throughout four classes. The city is offering two sessions, with the first beginning Saturday, April 6.

Ranked

Three Boston bars have been listed among the best 250 sports bars in the nation, according to a BET US study using metrics like Google reviews and prices. On the list: The Banshee (No. 77), Boston Ale House (No. 101), and Bleacher Bar (No. 114). (Boston 25 News)

Sports

Celtics player Sam Hauser helped the team defeat the Chicago Bulls on Saturday and scored a franchise record for most 3-point shots over the course of three games. The small forward sunk 20 baskets from beyond the arc, including seven of his eight attempts on Saturday. (Boston.com)

Concert

You may want to stay perched for this: The Kid LAROI is coming to Boston. The Australian singer and rapper will perform at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Sunday, June 16. General public tickets go on sale this Friday, March 29, 10 a.m.

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Drink

☕️ BOStoday’s coffee shop bracket winner

BOStoday’s coffee shop bracket winner

Based on your votes, George Howell Coffee won BOStoday’s coffees shop bracket. | Image made using photo by @thebrewtrotter

And the bracket winner is… George Howell Coffee, voted best coffee shop in Boston by our readers and social media followers in our BOStoday coffee shop bracket.

The local biz is named for George Howell, a pioneer in bringing the specialty coffee industry to the US and Boston. The brand was established in 2004 when it opened its roastery in Acton, and has since made a splash on the local coffee scene. You can find shops at The Godfrey in Downtown Crossing, inside Boston Public Market, and in Newtonville.

We want to extend a major “thank you” to all of you for participating in our bracket challenge the past few weeks. We’ve had a blast seeing how the votes shook out, and we hope you did too.

Looking for more coffee shops around town? Check out our guide.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Michael

From the editor

Good morning, Boston. I’m a national content editor at 6AM City, meaning I’ll help out with this newsletter every so often. However, I grew up in the Boston area, so the news of Friendly’s closing hit hard. Luckily, there are still some locations open, so my dreams of eating another Monster Mash sundae haven’t been destroyed.

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