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US Soccer Fans
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Where to Watch Copa America & Euro 2016 Soccer in Boston

Boston is a sports town, and with soccer tournaments Copa America Centenario (featuring the U.S. Men’s National team, currently in second place) and Euro 2016 […]

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Trillium Debuts Its Canton Taproom

The plight of every beer fanatic in the Boston area seems to be finding Trillium’s elusive, small-batch beers before the keg kicks. But fret no more: starting […]

Croke Park
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Classic Southie Dive Croke Park Is One of Esquire’s Best Bars in America

In a quickly-changing Southie, Croke Park (also known as Whitey’s) is proudly unpretentious. It frequently tops lists of ultimate dive bars in Boston, with ultra-cheap […]

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Hopsters to Open a Fort Point Location in Early 2017

UPDATE, June 29: Hopsters is taking over the former Sleeper Street Café space at 51 Sleeper St., Boston Restaurant Talk reports. PREVIOUSLY: Fort Point is […]

Thirst Boston
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Here’s Your Guide to Thirst Boston 2016

The third annual Thirst Boston cocktail festival hits town this weekend with four nights of craft cocktails, education, and general debauchery—and we’d say you deserve a few drinks. Things kick […]

Notch Brewery in Salem.
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Here Are the Details On Notch’s Soon-to-Open Salem Brewery & Beer Hall

UPDATE, July 16: Now Open. #Salem2016 pic.twitter.com/qc1hmiJHFp — Notch Brewing Co. (@NotchBrewing) July 16, 2016 PREVIOUSLY: Veteran brewer Chris Lohring rolled the dice six years […]

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Here’s a Look at Night Shift’s Second Taproom

Friday night spent in a line outside Night Shift, waiting to get into the taproom, could soon be a thing of the past: The Everett […]

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What It’s Like to Be a Bartender in Boston on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day may be a lovely day to celebrate your Irish heritage, but it also conjures up a less savory image—a cavalcade of debauchery, […]

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Tree House Brewing to Grow a New Branch in Charlton

When Tree House Brewing Company moved into its current home in Monson, cofounder Nate Lanier called it their “dream brewery.” Well, that dream has gotten […]

Arts & Entertainment

Bar Rescue Host Jon Taffer Explains How He’d Fix the Cheers Bar

Everybody may know your name at the Cheers bar, but that doesn’t mean Jon Taffer doesn’t have a few suggestions for how to spruce the […]

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Lamplighter Brewing Co. Plans Menu for Cambridge Taproom

Lamplighter Brewing Company is one of a few new companies bringing fresh beer to the greater Boston area this year, and in a new blog post […]

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Pop Tins and Bottles This Spring at Haley.Henry Wine Bar

In an area of Boston seeing sky-high development and rapid growth, Haley Fortier is creating a new kind of nightlife option. A tiny sliver of a […]

Mandarin Oriental Boston
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Champagne Bottles Poppin’ Up at Mandarin Oriental

Seasonal swag is taking up residence inside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. A champagne lounge in partnership with acclaimed French winemaker Champagne Taittinger debuts on December […]

Merrill & Co.
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UPDATED: Merrill & Co. Taps Matthew Schrage to Develop Its New Booze Identity

UPDATE, November 24, 4 p.m.: Matthew Schrage let us know that after just one week, he has stepped away from the Merrill & Co. operation. […]

The Baldwin Bar
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The Baldwin Bar Debuts a Second Hidden Lounge

One of the Boston area’s most unique cocktail destinations now has another draw. The Baldwin Bar at Sichuan Garden II debuted a second-floor lounge over the […]