Weekend Picks – NYE Edition

Eat:
Lincoln is sending 2017 out with a BANG!! On Friday, December 29th enjoy the ultimate #BrunchTestKitchen menu!! After another year and over 500 unique brunch dishes, Lincoln asked diners for their favorites to create the Best of 2017 Brunch Test Kitchen menu!! You can check out the special menu here! Reservations strongly recommended! BTK is served from 10am-3pm every Friday! Email [email protected] to reserve!!

Drink:
Skip the long drive to the mountains and cozy up with Publico every Friday and Saturday this winter at The Lodge at Publico! Sip on Spiked Hot Chocolate around our fire pits while you enjoy Grilled Vermont Shreddar Cheese. Stop by this Friday for a ”Sneak Peak” opening party or next Friday for the Official Launch Party!   The Lodge at Publico will be open every Friday and Saturday from 6pm-closing  through the winter!

Celebrate:
Still looking for a spot to ring in 2018 in Southie? New Year’s Eve is the biggest party night of the year. But why not skip the frenzy downtown, the struggle for a cab and the fight for a drink and stay local? Here are some of our favorite picks for a very Southie New Year’s Eve.

Brunch:
Kick start the New Year and head over to Capo for brunch beginning at 11 a.m. to indulge in the first meal of 2018. To the tune of a live DJ, guests can enjoy breakfast favorites like Tiramisu French Toast (chocolate chip pancakes, mascarpone cream, espresso maple syrup) and Poached Eggs Mezze (hummus, quinoa tzatziki, tomato salad & flatbread), or lunch items including the Capo Delux Panini (coppa, mortadella, soppressata, tomato & hot peppers), Corn and Bacon Pizza (mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil), or Linguini and Spicy Lobster (cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini & black olives). Whether you’re kicking your New Year’s Eve hangover or just getting the party started, New Year’s brunch at Capo is the perfect spot to start 2018. Reservations are recommended!

Shop:
Still need a little sparkle and shine for your NYE party?  No need to leave the neighborhood when it comes to shopping for an outfit!  Ku de Ta, Pretty Reckless and Covet have plenty of looks for you to choose from including sequins dresses, sexy tops and denim, and plenty of accessories to add to your lewk!

Laugh:
End 2017 with a good laugh! Comedy Night in Southie will be at Sixth Gear on New Year’s Eve with a free show featuring Zachary Brazao. Show starts at 8pm!

See:
Head to the Seaport District and celebrate 2018 with some midnight fireworks!  There will also be beautiful ice sculptures on display! Feeling like treating yourself? Mastro’s Ocean Club is offering their festive regular menu with items like Shrimp Cocktail, Twin Lobster Tails, Filet Mignon, and Alaska King Crab Black Truffle Gnocchi! Don’t forget to save room for their famous Butter Cake! Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight and get ready to watch fireworks over Boston Harbor from the best seats in the city!

Do:
Venture out for a scavenger hunt! First Night has a scavenger hunt app for iPhones and Androids!  This is perfect family friendly activity where you can go on missions and enjoy all of the fun activities and events of  First Night!

Flow:
Go with the flow!  South Boston Yoga is featuring a special Friday Night Beats and Flow with DJ Sprino and Jenna Hill!  Join Jenna and Dj Sprino on December 29th at 6pm for Beats & Flow! As we head into the new year lets sweat out all the stuff that’s holding us down and make room for an amazing new year! Prepared to sweat and move-this is a heated class Cost $16  Register here!

Radiant Yoga is also offering a special NYE flow from 10pm-12am with Kaileen.  A perfect way to end 2017 and begin 2018.  You can register here! 

Listen:
Enjoy a free classic chamber music concert right here in Southie through GroupMuse!  The intimate concert will take place on Friday, December 29th at 7pm in City Point.  It’s $3 to reserve your spot and $10 at the event.  Visit here for more information! 

Plunge:
Take the plunge! We hear the best way to cure a hangover is to dive into the freezing cold ocean for a swim!  While there is no scientific research to back that up, it’s a great way to help out the Scleroderma Foundation!  What better way to start off 2018 then by doing something for a great cause!  Meet Kevin Conroy and friends in front of L Street Tavern at 8am on Monday, January 1st and then be escorted down L Street by 103rd Postal Fire Column Pipes and Drums for the plunge at 9am.  At the L Street Bathhouse, strip down and take an ice-cold plunge!  Warm up back at L Street Tavern for raffles, prizes and a really good time!  Even if you are too chicken to jump into the freezing cold ocean, come by to support the participants brave enough to take the plunge and to support the Scleroderma Foundation!  Freezin’ For A Reason! You can make a donation either by check or by visiting here!  

Download:
We have a fresh new episode of Caught Up for you to enjoy this weekend!  Maureen and Heather talk New Year’s Resolutions,  takeaway from the live show, and other nonsense.  Download it here!