Find it at 1415 Washington St. | Photo by The Elephant Walk, via Twitter
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Lately, The Elephant Walk has been getting a lot of love, with endorsements from Cosette and Susanne B.
Open daily for dinner + lunch on Sundays
Photo by The Elephant Walk, via Facebook
Originally opened in 1991 in Union Square, the family-owned restaurant moved to the South End in 2014 and is now located at 1415 Washington St. The bars serves fusion-inspired cocktails like the Manilla cosmo + the menu features dishes inspired by Cambodian + French cuisine, including:
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A military flyover will take place over Boston today ~11:45 a.m., part of the Marine Corps.’ 250th anniversary celebration. Several programs are planned through the weekend — including PT with the Marines, a display of aircraft and vehicles on the Common + a closing ceremony at Waterfront Park. (CBS News)
Concert
Good news for Boston Symphony fans: Tickets for the 2025-2026 season are on sale now. Get ready for an unforgettable season featuring Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, Dvořák’s New World Symphony, Carlos Simon’s “Good News Mass,” plus bold new collaborations exploring faith, environment, and the evolution of American music. Snag tix.*
Shop
Stop & Shop stores are cutting prices on popular items up to 28% in all of their stores — including 88 locations in Massachusetts. New, permanently lower prices are expected to be implemented by the end of this month. (Boston 25 News)
Read
Now in Books recently made a guide of what novels to read based on your state. To be read in Massachusetts? Andrea Hairston’s “Archangels of Funk” — an Afro-futuristic dystopian novel set in small-town New England. Check for the title at a local book shop.
Regional
South Shore beaches are closed and a high surf advisory is currently in effect for several counties through 8 p.m. tonight as Hurricane Erin moves through the region. Nantucket may see wind gusts up to 50 mph. (WCVB)
Stat
54%. That’s the percentage of Americans who say they consume alcohol — the lowest number recorded since tracking began in 1939. If you’re part of the 46% taking a break from booze (but still want a delicious drink), peruse our list of Boston’s alcohol-free sips.
Older Adults
Beyond bulk deals and clipping coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
This could be your cue to plan a Labor Day getaway. The average cost of domestic round trip flights is 6% lower this year than it was last Labor Day weekend, averaging $720. Next stop, get familiar with Boston’s Logan Airport before booking your trip. (AAA)
Ranked
No. 46. That’s where Boston Latin School just ranked in a report of the nation’s best high schools. Almost 18,000 schools were ranked using metrics like academic performance and college preparation. Consider yourself a top student? Prove it on our games site. (US News & World Report)
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Roadrunner, which opened last year in Allston-Brighton, offers clear sightlines throughout the venue. | Photo Credit: Ben Stas
The concert scene is truly unmatched in our area — from TD Garden to O’Brien’s Pub, there’s a stage for any type of tune. Here are two concerts coming soon.
Wet Leg, September 14
You’ve probably heard this British band’s music in one of your favorite tv shows recently — their music has been featured in the Gossip Girl reboot, My Lady Jane, Futurama, School Spirits, and Love Island (to name a few). See them at Roadrunner. Tickets starting at $163.
Bryan Adams, October 26
Remember the credits of the 1991 Robin Hood film starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman? Yeah, that Bryan Adams. The Canadian singer is known for ‘80s and ‘90s hits like Run to You, Straight from the Heart, Cuts Like a Knife, and Heaven. Do it for you and grab tickets to see him live at TD Garden, starting at $181.
A great way to whiten teeth from Lumineux. Go for peroxide-free whitening, which helps fight common stains from coffee, tea, and wine without leading to tooth and gum sensitivity. The starter set comes with 14 whitening strips + a two-pack of whitening toothpaste, all formulated with good-for-you Dead Sea salt, coconut oil, and lemon peel oil.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Honestly, this movie consumed me as a kid — I must have watched it 100 times. It was full of witty one-liners and romantic drama + star-studded with actors, including Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Lady Marian, Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Christian Slater as Will Scarlet, Walter Sparrow as Duncan, and Sean Connery as King Richard I.
Morgan Freeman and Kevin Costner in Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves (1991)
‡The Serum disclaimer: Based on an 8-week randomized controlled clinical trial of 36 healthy women aged 40 to 65 years.
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