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Aerosmith Frontman Steven Tyler Dined at the Barking Crab

Plus, Lady M is bringing fancy French crepe cakes to Boston; Boston JerkFest plots a return; and more Boston-area dining intel

3rd Annual Steven Tyler Grammy Viewing Party Benefiting Janie’s Fund - Arrivals
Steven Tyler ate at the Barking Crab this week in Boston.
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Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler dropped in for dinner at Fort Point’s popular waterfront stalwart, the Barking Crab restaurant, this week. The willowy rocker from the Boston-born band dined on seafood with his son and posed for photos with patrons and staff at the color-splashed seafood shack, according to Boston.com. (88 Sleeper Street, Boston)

New vendors for Boston Public Market

Boston Public Market is welcoming new butcher shop the Farmhouse Meats to its line-up of over 30 vendors. Farmhouse specializes in pasture-raised and antibiotic and artificial growth hormone-free pork and beef, as well as chicken, lamb, poultry, and eggs from New England farms. Opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. (100 Hanover Street, Boston)

Pencil it in

Boston JerkFest is returning for its ninth year with a bigger location. This year’s Caribbean food festival takes over the Harvard Athletic Complex near Harvard Square (145 North Harvard Street, Allston) July 1 through 2. The weekend kicks off with a rum and brew tasting on Friday, July 1 followed by the JerkFest and a new Hot Sauce Fest on July 2. More info here on the outdoor, family-friendly festival.

A chef demo at the Boston JerkFest.
A chef demo at the Boston JerkFest.
Mark Hunt

Fancy French crepe cakes now available via delivery app

New York-based Lady M is bringing its luxury sweets to Boston via food delivery platform Caviar. Lady M gained a following for fancy bon bons and multi-layered crepe cakes with soft cream and lacy French crepes. Known for sweets that bring together French and Japanese techniques since opening in 2001, Lady M now has over 50 boutiques worldwide, including a physical location in Boston at 304 Newbury Street.

Boston Public Market

100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 Visit Website

The Barking Crab

88 Sleeper Street, , MA 02210 (617) 426-2722 Visit Website

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