A list of bars and locales to consider—and those to avoid—if all you really want to do when it comes to drinking on Sunday is sit down, have a cocktail, and not be surrounded by people in green hats who look like they’re ready to puke on your shoes.
Drinks
JOE SENT ME, CAMBRIDGE
Not really a speakeasy, but a great neighborhood bar
SPEAKING UP: BYSTANDER APATHY INTERVENTION WORKSHOP COMES TO SOMERVILLE
“This is going to be a well-run program that allows people to talk about important things in a safe and frank way and see the other members of the community as potential collaborators and making changes when needed and talking about identifying situations that are toxic or not safe."
LOVE BITES: DATE NIGHT SPOTS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY AND BEYOND
That special day is once again approaching, so it seems like a good time to identify more restaurants and bars that are particularly good date-night places.
A TIME FOR TENZIN
"We’ve never had to navigate sharing such devastating news, but any way you’re able to help share the news of the benefit would be much appreciated. The more eyes, the more donations for Tenzin’s son. I’ve shared some information about the event below for quick reference and am happy to answer any questions you might have."
VALHALLAVILLE: GEARING UP FOR AN ANNUAL VIKING EXTRAVAGANZA
For this 10-course celebration that will feature treats like goat stew and roast leg of lamb, we reached out to the local Viking god behind the storied pop-up, JJ Gonson, as well as the brewer and the mead maker who will help gorging parties get appropriately rowdy next weekend.
ABRACADABRA COFFEE: ICE-COLD BRILLIANCE, SOME WITH HEMP EXTRACT, IN A GORGEOUS CAN
Once you’re finished eyeballing the wallpaper, hopefully before the can loses its chill, it’s time for sweet surprises and dark beans.
RESOLUTION #19: HOW WE PLEDGE TO BE BETTER BOSTONIANS IN THE NEW YEAR
Instead of trying to get ripped next year, we have some far more sensible ideas for how to improve our city, selves, and community while having loads of fun.
DOWNTOWN HANUKKAH POP-UP DELIVERS MACCABEE BAR, “JEWISH CHRISTMAS”
“I’m just really excited for us to bring a side of the holidays that doesn’t always get the most attention, and I think it’s going to be really fun whether you celebrate Hanukkah or not."
A PIZZAGATE POP-UP IN JP
“Pizzagate was really the satanic panic of recent times,” says Adam Dodge, the official chef of the Satanic Temple in Salem. “And so my next event is a pizza pop-up.”