Week of October 2nd

Be informed!  Get involved.  On Monday, October 2nd, Mayor Marty Walsh will be hosting a special City Hall Open House in Southie!  Learn more about city initiatives in the neighborhood while you enjoy food from Capo!  Reps from various city departments include Boston Planning and Development Agency, the Boston Transportation Department, the Public Works Department, the Parks and Recreation Department, Boston Public Schools will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.  This event will take place at the Tynan School from 6-8pm.

Purchase a ticket! Brunch Battle at District Hall! Participate in some good old fashioned eating and drinking as local brunch hot spots duke it out for the coveted title of Brunch Champion on Saturday, October 7th at 12noon!  Gather, The Living Room, Brownstone, The Langham, Hops N Scotch and Row 34 will be sampling some of their best brunch items and you get to eat them and then vote for your favorite! Proceeds from this battle will benefit Community Servings, a local nonprofit that provides meals to individuals & families who are homebound with an acute life-threatening illness. So not only is is delicious but it’s good for our community too! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here!  Use the code: CIS and get $5 off! 

Southie Turns Pink for the Ellie Fund! Some South Boston businesses are joining forces for the Ellie Fund’s Do Good campaign.  Be on the lookout for “pink” specials, deals, drinks, shopping and fitness classes throughout our neighborhood for the month of October. A portion of the sales will be donated directly to the Ellie Fund – a local non-profit dedicated to providing critical services including nutritional and grocery assistance, transportation to medical appointments, childcare, housekeeping and prepared/deliver meals to breast cancer patients and their families.

Prep work! Prepare for the week ahead with some healthy meals prepared ahead of time!  Here are some helpful tips on Meal Planning Basics from our friends at  Nutritious Navigation!    You’ll be healthier and your wallet will thank you too!

Raise your glass! Have you checked out Mayhew Wine Shop yet?  Located in Fort Point, Mayhew Wine  offers the best wine, beer, cheese, and specialty gourmet items that you can find and it’s presented without pretense – just friendly, knowledgable people ready to help you select the perfect bottle!  It’s worth the trip! They also have weekly tastings too!

Bonus:
Do you miss the Rainbow Dragon?  It’s been a few years since Loco took over their old location at F and Broadway!  Well, some Southie neighbors have organized a special Rainbow Dragon Reunion on Sunday, October 8th at Murphy’s Law from 4pm to 11pm featuring Chinese food from Pan Asia (Rainbow Dragon).  $15 for tickets which you can purchase at Pan Asia (next to Rite Aid) ask for Eva or at Murphy’s Law!

Sports Trifecta!  If you love sports then Thursday is your day this week!  You’ve got the trifecta of local sports with the Red Sox playing at 4:08pm against the Astros, the Bruins home opener starts at 7:05pm vs. the Predators, and the Pats play Tampa Bay at 8:25pm.  We can hardly contain our excitement!  Wondering where to watch?  Here are 9 Places to Watch the game in Southie! 

Interested in selling your home?  Paul Ulrich Real Estate wants to sell your home for a fee as low as 2%!  Call or text Paul at 617-590-8994 for more information!

Happy Birthday Lincoln!  For 5 years, Lincoln has been bringing Southie some of the best food and drink around!   To celebrate, Lincoln has some sweet specials all week long:

Monday – enjoy their wood fired pizza for just $5 (starting at 5)

Tuesday – spicy wings are just $5 (dine-in only)

Wednesday – Free Fruity Pebble Pancakes with your brunch order from 10am-3pm

Thursday – One free steamed bun with every order of Thursday night Ramen

Friday – Swag Sale!  $5 hats, t-shirts, tanks, and more all day long!

$5 Draft Shipyard Pumpkin all day, a week, starting Monday (while supplies last!)

Last but not least – Enjoy a Ta-Ta-Tasty specialty cocktail for the month of October and 10% of all sold will be donated to the Ellie Fund!  So drink up!