Week of October 23rd

Sip&Shop!  Join Capo on Monday, October 23rd from 6pm-9pm for a trunk show in the back room! Enjoy Downeast Cider House samples while browsing all of your favorite boutiques in one place! Vendors includes Give Love Get Love Movement, Wears + Wares, PrettyReckless, Gogarbaj, Wicked Dog Apparel, HABIT, CAMDEN HYDES, Back Bay Watch Company, Ku De Ta, Dew Luxe and Kate Holowchik No plans? Make a night of it! After shopping, stop down in The Supper Club at Capo for #MondayNightComedy hosted by Will Noonan. The show starts at 8pm!  See you there!

Street Treats! Enjoy Publico’s new Street Treats menu featuring items like Tacos a La Planchas – fish tacos, with pico de gallo, cabage, guacamole, Chicken Sticks – chicken kebabs, red curry aioli, Street Corn – grilled corn, cilantro, aioli, cotija cheese, chili powder and Arancini – cheddar jack cheese, parmesan, tomato!  This special menu will be offered at the bar, between 5-7 pm from Tuesday-Friday. Each item on the menu is only $5!

Shave and a Haircut! Seaport Barbers is now open. A convenient neighborhood escape, Seaport Barbers delivers a space to take a breath while enjoying a quality haircut or straight razor shave. Inside the quaint, industrial-inspired 600 square foot shop is a melting pot of artists, including its master barber and owner who is a longtime Seaport resident. The shop’s rich chestnut walls and chic black leather chairs (considered the Rolls Royce of shop chairs) offer a luxurious service without the intimidation of a high-end salon.  Open seven days a week: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm. Seaport Barbers is located within One Seaport, beneath the residences of VIA; its address is 51 Northern Avenue.  Also open for business is Love and Mercy – a new salon on D Street in the ground level of Aloft Hotel.  Open Tuesday – Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.  Make sure to follow them on Instagram.  Call to make an appointment 617-982-6622

Hop on a Ferry!  The Marina Bay Ferry in Quincy has announced it will add four additional ferry runs direct from Squantum Point Park in Marina Bay, Quincy to Fan Pier in the Seaport District of Boston beginning Monday, October 23,  and running through December 1, 2017. The updated ferry schedule includes two additional runs in the morning from Quincy to Boston and two additional runs in the early evening from Boston to Quincy during peak traffic periods. The streamlined routes will operate Monday through Friday thanks to a new partnership with Bay State Cruise Company and will allow ferry riders to travel directly to their destination in approximately 20 minutes. The added routes include the following:

·               7: 40am departure from Quincy, arriving at Fan Pier at 8:00am

·               8:25am departure from Quincy, arriving at Fan Pier at 8:45am

·               4:55pm departure from Fan Pier, arriving in Quincy at 5:15pm

·               5:40pm departure from Fan Pier, arriving in Quincy at 6:00pm

These new routes have been added based on feedback from commuters, and will help to determine future scheduling for 2018. A one-way ticket costs $9.00 and tickets are available for purchase on board only. Ferry riders are also encouraged to utilize the 780 parking spots available at Squantum Point Park for $5.00 a day. For more information on scheduling, please visit: www.mbferry.com.

Life is getting sweeter!  Lovers of Flour Bakery rejoice!  Flour Bakery has announced it’s releasing an ordering and rewards app for all mobile users on October 24th.  When you sign up for the app, you immediately get a free cookie – everyone loves a cookie!   You’ll also get a treat on your birthday and for every $100 you spend, a few bucks of “Flour Dough” goes back into your account. You can also unlock new freebies per a certain number of visits, like recipes and Flour swag!  Sweet!

Get ready to dance!  We all know the South Boston Waterfront aka the Seaport District is bustling with many new food and drink spots.  We’ll it’s about to get a little livelier with the addition of not one but two new nightclubs. Big Night Entertainment group –  who brought us Red Lantern and Empire – will be adding The Grand and Scorpion Bar to the list!  The Grand will encompass more than 12,000 square feet complete with giant dance floor.  It will be located at 58 Seaport Blvd.  Right above it will be Scorpion Bar.  Scorpion Bar will feature a Mexican inspired menu, lots of swanky cocktails, margaritas and scorpion bowls.  Expect a nightclub vibe. The Grand will open on October 25th and Scorpion Bar will open the following day on October 26th.

Harvest of Hope! On October 26th, put on your best cocktail attire, head to the Renaissance Hotel and help support help support an important South Boston organization – the South Boston Community Health Center.  This night is sure to be a fabulous evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, silent & live auctions  This year’s event will honor Mary Lou Sudders and State Nick Collins.  The fun begins at 6:30pm.  Tickets are $125.