July 2, 2024

Today’s Forecast

80º | 0% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 5:12 a.m. | Sunset 8:25 p.m.

Hot diggity dog

Turn up the heat with the Chipolte Dawg from Gordon Ramsay Burger. | Photo provided by Gordon Ramsay Burger

The next time you can head to America’s Most Beloved Ballpark for a Fenway Frank is Tuesday, July 9 when the Sox take on the Oakland A’s. If the Fourth of July makes you want a hot dog real bad, then keep reading for a few local recommendations + prices.

Sullivan’s Castle Island, 2080 William J. Day Blvd.
This Southie staple will serve up classic hot dogs on a toasted roll for $3.15.

Trina’s Starlite Lounge, 3 Beacon St., Somerville
Switch up the traditional toppings and ask for the hot dog of the day. This Somerville spot also has corndogs for $7, and the Starlite Style Dog, topped with cheese, fries, coleslaw, and starlite aioli for $9.

Lone Star Taco Bar, 479 Cambridge St., Allston + 635 Cambridge St., Cambridge
This tex-mex eatery takes a hot dog and tops it with refried beans, cheese, roasted salsa, chipotle mustard, and crema. This Mexican dog goes for $8.50.

Gordon Ramsay Burger, 99 Blackstone St.
Order up a standard dawg with onion, mustard, ketchup + bread and butter pickles for $11 or try the chipotle dawg topped with cheddar, avocado, chipotle ketchup, fresno chiles, jalapeño, and pepper relish for $13.

Stephanie’s on Newbury, 190 Newbury St.
Looking to splurge on a hot dog? Then head to Back Bay to try the wagyu beef dog topped with chopped red onion, mustard, and relish for a whopping $21.

The Silhouette Lounge, 200 Brighton Ave.
Not only can you snag hot dogs at this neighborhood bar, if you get a Silhouette tattoo you can score free hot dogs for life.

A Bourbon Cherry Bacon Brat from Saus. — The Bourbon Cherry Bacon Brat also has a vegetarian option.
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Photo by @saus_boston

Saus, 33 Union St. + 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville
A honorary bite for consideration are the beer-brined pork bratwurst or vegetarian beyond sausages from Saus with a variety of toppings for $10 each.

Asked

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

A. Yes it is
B. Not a chance
C. Not sure about it

Order up

Events

Tuesday, July 2

Chowderfest | Tuesday, July 2 | 2-4 p.m. | Downtown Crossing, Washington Street, Boston | Free | Celebrate one of New England’s signature dishes — clam chowder — by tasting and voting on some of the very best.
“Little Women” Screening | Tuesday, July 2 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The West End Museum, 150 Staniford St., Ste. 7, Boston | $10 | Join the West End summer film series for a screening of “Little Women” preceded by a short talk on Louisa May Alcott’s connection to the West End neighborhood.
Boston Harborfest 2024 Fireworks | Tuesday, July 2 | 9:15 p.m. | Long Wharf, Boston | Free | Take in the view from Fan Pier, LoPresti Park East Boston, Griffin’s Wharf, and Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park.

Wednesday, July 3

Sip & Sculpt Pottery Class | Wednesday, July 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Trillium Fort Point Taproom, 50 Thomson Pl., Boston | $88-$118 | Join this beginner-friendly pottery class and learn the basics of how to create pinch pots.

Thursday, July 4

City of Boston Fourth of July Procession | Thursday, July 4 | 9-10 a.m. | City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Sq., Boston | Free | The parade will begin at City Hall Plaza and stop to lay wreaths at Granary Burial Ground before ending with a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Friday, July 5

Fuller and Friends | Friday, July 5 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free | The summer concert series continues with tunes on the patio.

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News Notes

Traffic

AAA’s traffic forecast for June 29-July 7 is anticipating 70+ million drivers, which would set a record for the holiday. Locally, AAA says the worst traffic on July 4 will be on Route 3 heading towards the Cape — and to expect the most congestion around 1:45 p.m. (7 News)

Number

$125.9 million. That’s the amount outlined in the four-year contract extension for Celtics guard Derrick White. White will return next year and make ~$145.4 million over the next five seasons. (CBS Sports)

Sports

The Bruins have a few new additions to the team, including defenseman Nikita Zadorov, who signed a six-year deal + center Elias Lindholm, with a seven-year contract. (NESN)

Plan Ahead

Shop ‘til you drop at the Queer Downtown Artists Market on Saturday, July 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. Over 30 queer artists and community groups will pop-up on Summer Street Plaza — in front of Macy’s and Roche Bros.

Shop

A new supper club shop called Aperitivo The Shop is now open at 29 Prince St. in the North End. Guests can shop unique hosting necessities for dinner parties like candlestick holders, olives for martinis + vintage glassware.

Legacy

Orlando Cepeda, the Hall of Famer nicknamed “Baby Bull,” has died at 86. Cepeda was called to the Red Sox in December of 1972 and would be the team’s first designated hitter. (Boston.com)

The Buy

A Blink security camera two-pack that’s on sale early for Prime Day. Prime members can get the normally $139.98 cameras for $49.99.

Answered

You sure know your chowder facts

BOS-Legal-Sea-Foods-Clam-Chowder-2024 — Chowderfest takes place Tuesday, July 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Photo by @legalseafoods

65.4% found the lie. There are more than 15,000 species of clams, and only 150 species are edible.

The Wrap

Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor

Three cheers for Brighton’s Birds of Paradise. The cocktail lounge has been getting lots of national recognition lately — last week it was named one of the 11 best new bars in the US by Bon Appetit.

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