5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 15th

The MBTA Situation – Here’s the Breakdown
And it’s quite the situation. After months of delays, derailments, fires and even death, the MBTA has announced some shutdowns that start this week to get itself back on track. Here’s some helpful information including dates, lines and stops affected, free Bluebikes and more!
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Ombrello – A Summer Oasis in the Seaport
Ombrello, a new pop-up concept and a summer oasis at Seaport’s newest retail and dining destination, The Superette. Ombrello features a menu of savory and sweet snack boxes, perfect for enjoying on Ombrello’s colorful, umbrella lined patio, or grabbing to-go for a picnic along the harbor. Ombrello joins several other openings at The Superette including Scotch & Soda, Lucid, Crémieux, Mack Weldon, Framebridge, Vince, Injeanius, Lunya, and Alo Yoga. It’s open Thursday – Sunday from 3pm – 8pm. Ombrello is located at 70 Pier 4 Blvd, Suite 100. For more information on Ombrello, visit www.bostonseaport.xyz/venue/ombrello-at-the-superette.
Happy Birthday, Hunter’s Kitchen + Bar
Help Hunter’s celebrate one year of bringing the neighborhood of South Boston delicious Southern food! Join Hunter’s on Monday, August 15th, with live entertainment from 9pm-12am, craft cocktails and a special menu item…The Greatest Hits – featuring St Louis Ribs, Mac n Cheese, Popcorn Chicken and Brisket Sliders!
Save the Date – Coffee with a Cop
Join your neighbors and members of the BPD on Thursday, August 25th from 9:30am-10:30am at Olga’s Kafe – 206 West Broadway! Participants will receive a FREE Boston Police travel mug!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.


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