Weekend Picks – January 3rd

Brunch at Cunard Tavern

Cunard Tavern serves up brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring a menu with items like a breakfast burrito, omelets, pancakes and more! Plus Bloody Marys, mimosas and boozy iced coffees! You can check out the full menu here! 

Try a Cantarito

Los Alebrijes, a family-owned spot featuring Mexican food, now serves cocktails! In addition to beer, wine, and margaritas, you can also try a Cantarito – a traditional drink from Jalisco, Mexico, often found at roadside bars in Tequila Jalisco made with a blend of tequila, citrus juices, Squirt, salt, and lime juice! Los Alebrijes menu features pozole, tortilla soup, pescadillas, tacos, enchiladas, and more!  Save room for the churros and ice cream for dessert!

Move that Body

Too much celebrating during this holiday season? Move that body! Here are some workouts to try in the neighborhood! 

Detox + Reset

Too much celebrating over the holidays. Take a heated infrared sauna at AXL! Create a weekly ritual that incorporates an intentional “reset” using our top-of-the-line sauna rooms and NormaTec Compression therapy available in studio. Infrared sauna is one of the most pleasurable and effective ways to support your immunity, deepen sleep and boost skin and hemodynamic health. NormaTec Compression Therapy decreases inflammation and muscle tension to help you bounce back faster. It helps reduce your recovery time and increase your flexibility/range of motion. Learn more here! 

Atlantic Works Gallery: Dark and Light – a new show

For its January exhibition, Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) is inviting its members to submit work exploring the theme of light and dark. This exhibit fosters artists’ interpretation of what light and dark mean within their discipline. The exhibition will open at the East Boston gallery on January 4, 2025, with an opening reception at the gallery on the same day from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. There will be a Third Thursday reception with artists’ talks on January 16, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The show will close on Saturday, January 25, 2025.  Get the details here. 

Explore Nature’s Sanctuary by Visiting Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, Boston’s largest remaining salt marsh, is a hidden gem for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This tranquil area offers scenic trails perfect for walking or jogging, with beautiful views of the marshlands and Boston skyline in the distance. A haven for birdwatching, the reservation is home to diverse wildlife, allowing visitors to experience Boston’s natural beauty up close.

Raise your glass!

Switch up your cocktail order by trying something new, like a Pistachio Partini! D’Parma has a delicious one! Try one this weekend!  A perfect after-dinner drink!

SPORTS

Patriots vs. Bills– Sunday, January 5th at 1pm – Let’s jut put a nail in the coffin.

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs – Saturday, January 4th at 7pm.

Bruins vs. Islanders – Sunday, January 5th at 6pm.

Celtics vs. Thunder – Sunday, January 5th at 3:30pm.

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back as this list may be updated!