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No Tip Required: This Massachusetts Restaurant Adds 23% Fee to Your Total Bill No Matter What
European-Style Restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In a world gone tip-crazy, this sounds like a cool idea. Just get your bill and pay it without having to figure out what the tip will be. Let's learn more about Dear Annie, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The menu at Dear Annie looks reasonably...
Tewksbury woman plans to buy new car with lottery winnings
A lucky day for Hillary Fetters of Tewksbury, as she became the winner of a $120,000 prize after the numbers she played on her Keno ticket were among those selected in a game drawn on June 25. Fetters initial $40,000 prize was upped to $120,000, after a 3X Bonus multiplier was drawn for the game. Fetters elected to add the bonus multiplier to her wager for an additional dollar per game. Fetters claimed her prize on July 18 at the Massachusetts State Lottery Headquarters in Dorchester. She said she plans to buy a new car with her winnings.
5 Boston Bars to Go to First When Happy Hour Returns in Massachusetts
Happy hour was banned in Massachusetts in 1984. The law was put into effect because of a young girl who lost her life in a drunk driving accident. It may be close to coming back, however, because the Massachusetts Senate has recently adopted an amendment in favor of bringing it back. Senators cited it would help boost the economy, according to Boston.com.
2024 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival (photos)
More than a dozen sand sculptures have taken over Revere Beach for the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival this weekend. Celebrating its 20th year in 2024, the festival will last from Friday, July 19 until Sunday, July 21. This year, 15 sand sculptors from around the globe will compete...
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Photos: This year’s Revere sand sculptures as impressive as ever
Visitors can enjoy not only the stately sculptures but also over 75 food vendors, amusement rides, and exhibitors. For the 20th year, patrons of the arts or anyone just looking for a fun way to spend an evening can appreciate fine sculptures made of a nontraditional medium — sand.
Mass. City Was Home To America’s Biggest Pasta Plant
"Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti day". I remember hearing this as a child. It was definitely a thing in Massachusetts and New England, because my parents would literally save pasta night for Wednesday. Prince is born in Boston's North End. The brand we all know as Prince pasta started in the...
Who has the best pizza in the Boston area? It's readers' turn to decide.
Bracket: Axios VisualsSteph here. I gave you my rundown of the Boston area's best (and overhyped) pizza. Now it's your turn.The intrigue: Axios readers, we need you to tell us who you'd rank at the top for local pizza.Zoom in: The 16 finalists in our bracket include classics like Santarpio's and Regina Pizzeria, bougie options like Area Four and Picco and some no-frills hole-in-the-wall joints.For me, Armando's Pizza & Subs in Cambridge served up the best slice I've had since leaving New Jersey. But some of you might cling to your so-called champions (looking at you, Regina).What to do: Click the link below and submit your vote before 3pm today.Trash talk welcome, even from those of you with trash takes.
Adventurous Sandstorm Calls Hillside Gardens ‘Home’
Two years ago, a young, short-haired tabby cat ventured into Hillside Garden, the Ace Hardware store on Blanchard Road. “He had a tracker on him, so we didn’t think much of it. His family knew where he was,” recalled assistant manager Josh Denault. But their new, four-legged friend...
Discover the Best Cheeseburger in Massachusetts at BRED Gourmet
Let's be real: burgers are pretty dang awesome. On hot summer days when you've spent time outside out on the water, nothing beats biting into a delicious, freshly-grilled burger topped with cheese, vegetables, and the dressing(s) of your choice. It not only hits the spot, but rejuvenates your body after a busy day. It's truly the pinnacle of an amazing summer.
Best in Show: First Round of Group 3 Voting is Open!
The French Bulldog was the top dog breed in the United States last year, according to the American Kennel Club, followed by perennial favorites Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever. In Bedford, every dog is of the favorite dog breed, because all dogs are the number one dogs. But in The...
Alan Jackson’s farewell tour first concert is closest he’ll be to Pa.: Where to buy tickets
Country music superstar Alan Jackson will start his farewell tour in two weeks. The first concert in the “Last Call: One For the Road” tour will be the closest he will get to Pa. Jackson will perform roughly one concert a month through May 2025. Jackson has sold...
SCI updates listings for Horn Pond Summer Concert series
WOBURN - Social Capital Inc. (SCI) is pleased to update its 2024 lineup for this year’s SCI Horn Pond Summer Concert Series. This year, four concerts have been scheduled every other Friday from 6-8 to p.m. at Ice House Park on Horn Pond at Sturgis Street. After a one...
Ciolfi reflects on his growth approaching two-year anniversary
Guy Ciolfi, the owner of Chicken & The Pig, celebrates growth and community involvement as his restaurant approaches its two-year anniversary. After nearly two years operating the restaurant, Ciolfi advises aspiring restaurant owners that “it’s hard work.” Despite the hard work, he has continued to develop his restaurant while giving back to the community of Lynnfield.
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