Free Ice Cream from Pedro Martinez; Boston Food Fest

HUB-WIDE - If your parents ever told you not to take ice cream from former Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, your mettle is about to be tested. Martinez will be handing out free ice cream to launch a Good Humor campaign called "Share the Love," on June 25, at "various locations around the city" that won't be revealed prior, says BostInno. [BI]

CAMBRIDGE - Bourbon Coffee of Porter Square has been approved by the city to add a new outdoor patio with seating for 16 on the sidewalk along Mass Ave. Stay tuned for confirmation. [City of Cambridge (PDF)]

DOWNTOWN - Performing arts festival Outside the Box will also feature the outdoor event Boston Food Fest. According to Forklift, chefs including Jeremy Sewall and Todd English "will be offering samples of their culinary creations" at City Hall Plaza from July 18 to July 21. See here for hours and more details. [Forklift]
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