06.04.2024

Today’s Forecast

69º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 5:09 a.m. | Sunset 8:17 p.m.

Spend the summer on these patios

Patios for outdoor dining around Boston, MA

Take a seat on this sunny Charlestown patio. | Photo by Prima

Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?

There’s a limited patio season in Boston and we’re ready to make the most of it. Save this list of 30 patios for when you’re craving a bite and some sunshine.

Restaurants

Capo, 443 W Broadway
Head to Southie for pasta al fresco. Pro tip: On Tuesdays the entire menu goes gluten free.

Legal Harborside, 270 Northern Ave.
Reservations are encouraged for the Seaport location of the Legal Sea Foods chain, which features three floors under one retractable roof.

BOS-Lolita-Patio-2024 — Lolita has outdoor seating in the Seaport and in Back Bay.
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Photo by Josh Jamison

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, 253 Summer St.
The Seaport location brings its gothic glow to the patio with Mexican-inspired eats and outdoor seating under pergolas.

Stephanie’s on Newbury, 190 Newbury St.
Enjoy the people-watching as much as your meal on this patio situated off Newbury Street.

Saltie Girl, 279 Dartmouth St.
Walk down into this hidden patio area right off the bustling Newbury Street to dine on lobster rolls, tinned fish, and oysters.

ReelHouse, 6 New St., East Boston
Reservations at this East Boston spot promise expansive views of the city and the Boston Harbor.

Shy Bird, 12 Old Colony Ave. and 390 Third St., Cambridge
The South Boston location shares a patio with Castle Island Brewing and the Kendall Square patio offers covered seating.

Prima, 10 City Sq., Charlestown
Afternoon spritzes and weekend brunches on this sunny city patio pair perfectly with house-made gelato, paninis, or fresh seafood from the raw bar.

Tony & Elaine’s, 111 N Washington St.
One of the best hidden gems in the North End, this causal patio setting has gingham tablecloths and serves up classic Italian fare.

Burro Bar, Brookline + Somerville
Snack on chips and salsa with margaritas on the patio at both Burro Bar locations.

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Events

Tuesday, June 4

Monthly Free Bike Repair | Tuesday, June 4 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Boston Public Library — East Boston, 365 Bremen St., Boston | Free | This hands-on workshop will teach you to fill tires and adjust gears.
Seaport Sweat: Release Yoga | Tuesday, June 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Use stillness, movement, and sound to bring joy and healing.
An Evening with Sutton Foster and Fidelity Young Artists | Tuesday, June 4 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Symphony Hall Boston, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | $46-$122 | Two-time Tony-Award winner Sutton Foster performs from the Great American Songbook.

Wednesday, June 5

LGBTQ+ Older Adult Pride Luncheon | Wednesday, June 5 | 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Venezia Restarant, 20 Ericsson St., Boston | Free | The annual luncheon for LGBTQ+ seniors will bring together friends, allies, and supporters.

Thursday, June 6

Clay Date Night Pottery Class | Thursday, June 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Bully Boy Distillers, 44 Cedric St., Boston | $75-$105 | During this beginner-friendly pottery class you’ll receive an intro to pottery, including the pinch pot and coil technique.

Friday, June 7

Gary Clark Jr. | Friday, June 7 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $42-$97 | Grab tickets to see the blues guitarist and singer from Texas.

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News Notes

Open

The James Beard Award nominee is on a roll — owner Milena Pagán has opened Rebelle Bagels in Kendall Square. Visit 249 Third St. for bagels, spreads, sandwiches, and coffee. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Concert

Cyndi Lauper is back with the first major tour in over a decade. Dance it out at the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour at MGM Music Hall on Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m.

Travel

American Airlines is adding three new routes to the Cape and Nantucket airports this month. Flights start tomorrow between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis + between LaGuardia Airport to Cape Cod Gateway Airport and Nantucket Memorial Airport on Saturday, June 22. (Boston Business Journal)

Closed

Tiffani Fasion’s roller rink-inspired pizza restaurant Tenderoni’s Fenway has closed. The space was formerly the home of Tiger Mama. Big Heart Hospitality noted that the restaurant company the team is ready to “move into the next chapter.” Tenderoni’s is still open in High Street Place.

Community

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell is still fundraising for a development project nicknamed Believe & Become — a $23.5 million project to expand the club’s footprint and the services it offers to hundreds of youth in Lowell. The updates are scheduled to be completed in 2025. (Boston Globe)

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Gypsy Place Coffee and Juice Bar in Cambridge is celebrating six years and the team is brewing up a few discounts for Thursday, June 6. Stop by the shop at 90 Hampshire St. during extended party hours (open until 6 p.m.) to get a small juice, small smoothie, or two medium iced coffees for $6.

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