The post-pandemic Boston-area restaurant scene could end up being one that’s nearly unrecognizable in some ways. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing (or both) remains to be seen
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THE PANDEMIC IS NOT OVER YET
Mass residents need to stop running amok in public spaces
MEET THE NEW NORMAL, (NOT THE) SAME AS THE OLD NORMAL
Restrictions have been lifted across the state. Does this mean we can party like it’s 2019 in restaurants and bars? Perhaps not just yet.
PERMANENT HOUSING. FOR NOW.
The pandemic spurred the city to find new housing for people experiencing homelessness. Will these programs continue?
OPEN MINDS, OPEN SEATING
"It is absolutely critical that Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville maintain malleable minds around the issues of restaurant licensing and public consumption in general."
ENVIRONMENTALISTS MISS IN-PERSON ACTIVISM
Expect direct organizing resurgence post-pandemic.
NEW MASS REOPENING PLANS INCLUDE VENUES AND SINGING
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts will reopen some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries effective May 10th and put plans in place for further reopening on May 29th and August 1st.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: DON’T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN
Keep wearing masks and social distancing until public health officials say it’s safe to stop
MOOBY’S BOSTON: HOW KEVIN SMITH HAS BROUGHT HIS PICK-UP EXPERIENCE TO 10 CITIES DURING THE PANDEMIC
Plus how Chris Rock predicted the takeout dynamo and Smith dishes on Twilight Of The Mallrats and Clerks III
THE MEDIUM IS THE MAESTRO
Despite pandemic hurdles, Mass music instructors hit new high notes. “My teaching has gone to another level.”