Eater Boston - Boston Patio Watch 2017The Boston Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2018-05-02T09:54:36-04:00http://boston.eater.com/rss/stream/150069692018-05-02T09:54:36-04:002018-05-02T09:54:36-04:00The Boston Outdoor Dining Guide
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<figcaption>Oleana's patio | <a href='http://www.kristinteig.com/'>Kristin Teig for Oleana</a></figcaption>
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<p>Start your al fresco adventure here</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap" id="Q2nnKS">As soon as the snow disappears for the year, Bostonians rush to shed extra layers, plan beach trips, and huddle on the first few restaurant patios to open for the season. Sure, those early patio days might necessitate a blanket or a heater, but there’s something special about eating outdoors, even when conditions aren’t perfect. Whether it’s those chilly early days of the season or the last good days of early fall, it’s a joy to eat outdoors when weather permits.</p>
<p id="5NxRzz">Here’s a round-up of Eater Boston’s outdoor dining maps and guides, along with other spring- and summer-friendly picks. Looking for a patio with a serious wine list or dollar oysters? A rooftop with a view? Look no further.</p>
<p id="WVw1Vq"><small><em>This guide was originally published in May 2016; the date of the most recent update appears above, and periodic updates continue throughout the warmer seasons. </em></small></p>
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<h2 id="Bb6qFv">Restaurant Patios and Rooftops</h2>
<p id="aYBEXV"><em>From secluded gardens to sky-high roof-decks, these restaurant patios will satisfy all your needs. </em></p>
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<cite>Brewer’s Fork</cite>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/hidden-patio-map-boston"><strong>18 Delightful Hidden Boston Patios</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Want something a little secluded? Try one of these patios, which are removed from the hustle and bustle. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/rooftop-dining-boston"><strong>Take Your Summer Dining to New Heights on These Rooftops:</strong></a><strong> </strong>Why settle for a ground-level patio when you can head up, up, up and enjoy spectacular city views? </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/boston-patios-wine"><strong>Boston's Best Patios With Serious Wine Lists</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Want to drink fantastic wine on a fantastic patio? This map provides details on 10 spectacular options in and around Boston, including Oleana, Spoke Wine Bar, Taberna de Haro, and more. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/boston-restaurant-patios-dog-friendly-map"><strong>Dog-Friendly Boston Restaurant Patios</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Bring along your canine friend. </li>
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<h2 id="9TadBo">Sun’s Out, Buns Out</h2>
<p id="GPUQt3"><em>Some of the best things to eat on a bun on some of the best patios, illustrated.</em></p>
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<cite><a href="https://www.emilyphares.com/">Emily Phares</a>/Eater</cite>
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<h2 id="8jzXgw">Picnic and Beach Trips</h2>
<p id="DvQXnH"><em>Pack some snacks and go.</em></p>
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<cite>Dana Hatic/Eater</cite>
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<a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-waterfront-dining-boston"><strong>The Guide to Waterfront Dining in Boston</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Where to eat while enjoying the view. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/2016/5/11/11544642/best-picnic-spots-boston-cambridge-somerville"><strong>Boston Picnic Guide: Where to Eat and What to Eat</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Check out this selection of prime picnic spots in the Boston area — as well as takeout-friendly restaurants nearby to fill up your basket. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/best-beach-food-map-new-england"><strong>Shack Food: Casual Summer Dining in New England</strong></a><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>Fried clams, lobster rolls, and ice cream — the summer trifecta. Here are 24 classic seafood shacks and ice cream huts in Massachusetts and beyond.</li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/2016/5/12/11660956/food-trucks-dewey-square-greenway-gallery#6474985"><strong>It's a Lunchtime Food Truck Party at Dewey Square</strong></a><strong>:</strong> This 2016 photo gallery provides a glimpse at the lunchtime crowd on a typical spring weekday outside of South Station, where a number of food trucks park and nearby workers spend their lunch hour. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/2016/5/13/11669222/boston-chefs-outdoor-dining"><strong>Boston Chefs Share Their Favorite Outdoor Dining Spots From the Past and Present</strong></a><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>From Hyannis to the North End, local restaurant industry folks talk about outdoor dining. </li>
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<a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-roast-beef-boston-north-shore"><strong>Head North of Boston for a Roast Beef Sandwich Road Trip</strong></a><strong>:</strong> There are a few solid options in Boston proper, but the North Shore is the ultimate roast beef destination, and many of these spots are conveniently near water views. </li>
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<a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-fried-clams-boston"><strong>Where to Eat Fried Clams in and Around Boston</strong></a><strong>:</strong> But especially on the North Shore, which is home to some of the best clam flats in the world. You’ll want to eat most of these outside. </li>
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<h2 id="QDD0qE">Get Your Vitamin (D)essert</h2>
<p id="wUFyOX"><em>Special sweets to eat on special patios, illustrated.</em></p>
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<h2 id="Qr1JCg">Other Summer-Friendly Info</h2>
<p id="SxlY2W"><em>Here are some other warm-weather essentials, to be enjoyed on a patio or not. But preferably on a patio.</em></p>
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<cite>Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater Boston</cite>
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<a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-tacos-boston"><strong>25 Boston-Area Tacos to Try</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Exactly what the headline says. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/best-new-boston-bars-heatmap-cocktails"><strong>The Cocktail Heatmap: Where to Drink Right Now</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Updated periodically, this map charts the city's newest, hottest drinking destinations.</li>
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<a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-lobster-rolls-boston"><strong>Where to Eat Lobster Rolls in Boston</strong></a><strong>: </strong>From classic waterfront options to ritzy versions worth the price tag. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/boozy-milkshakes-boston-map"><strong>The Boston Boozy Milkshake Guide</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Alcohol and ice cream, blended together to make your summer better. (If you're from Boston, you may know these as boozy frappes rather than milkshakes.) Beer floats included as well. </li>
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<a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/dollar-oysters-boston"><strong>The Ultimate $1 Oyster Guide</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Boston loves dollar oysters.</li>
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<a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-ice-cream-massachusetts"><strong>Around Massachusetts in 20 Ice Creams</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Essential ice cream options. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/2016/6/20/11978522/where-to-eat-barbecue-in-boston"><strong>Where to Eat Barbecue in Boston</strong></a><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>Maps and guides to help you find pulled pork, brisket, and more.</li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/best-hot-dogs-boston"><strong>25 Hot Dogs to Eat Around Boston This Summer</strong></a><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>Tubular meats. </li>
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<a href="https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-fried-chicken-boston"><strong>Boston’s Essential Fried Chicken</strong></a><strong>: </strong>With or without waffles. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/2016/5/24/11761032/logan-airport-dining-guide-boston"><strong>Where to Eat at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)</strong></a><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>Traveling? Here are your dining options in and near the airport. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/best-late-night-restaurant-food-boston"><strong>Essential Boston Late-Night Food, According to Bartenders</strong></a><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay out late all summer long. </li>
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<a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/best-boston-restaurants-38"><strong>The 38 Essential Boston Restaurants</strong></a><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>Updated quarterly, this classic Eater map is a starting point for any dining occasion. </li>
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https://boston.eater.com/2016/5/18/11700896/outdoor-dining-bostonRachel Leah Blumenthal2017-07-10T09:00:02-04:002017-07-10T09:00:02-04:00Barbecue and Burgers Join Forces in Dorchester (and More Updates)
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<figcaption>So Glorious P.I.G at BRED Gourmet and M&M Rib’s Say Grace pop-up | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BREDGOURMET/photos/a.927773577255457.1073741829.916019205097561/1602377213128420/?type=3&theater">Facebook</a></figcaption>
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<p>Outdoor drinking, the history of Hong Kong egg waffles, and other news bites</p> <p id="ahmNqM"><em>Welcome back to </em><a href="http://boston.eater.com/daily-restaurant-news"><em>Morning Briefing</em></a><em>, an almost-daily round-up of mini news bites to kick off the day.</em></p>
<p id="CidfLn"><strong>Audio Interlude</strong></p>
<p id="beul6Y">Serious Eats’ “Special Sauce” podcast features a two-part interview with Boston’s Barbara Lynch, “Southie street urchin-turned-chef-restaurateur,” on how she got where she is, how she’s resisted opening a Vegas restaurant, whom she’d want as a guest at her last meal, and lots more. Listen to part one <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/2017/06/special-sauce-barbara-lynch-part-1.html">here</a> and part two <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/2017/07/special-sauce-barbara-lynch-part-2.html">here</a>. </p>
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<p id="jqLoWX">Eater.com <a href="https://www.eater.com/2017/7/7/15928320/hong-kong-bubble-waffle-egglet-gai-daan-zai-ice-cream">delves into the history</a> behind Hong Kong bubble waffles, which have recently become “Instagram stars” in the United States (and increasingly prevalent in Boston, among other cities) but date back to the 1950s.</p>
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<p id="07M6gx">On summer Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/bred-gourmet">BRED Gourmet</a> <em>(2255 Dorchester Ave., Dorchster) </em>is collaborating with <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/m-m-ribs">M&M Ribs</a> for a pop-up called Say Grace, which takes place at BRED. Here’s a peek at the menu:</p>
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<p id="sNt6yH"><strong>Outdoor Drinking</strong></p>
<p id="GP0dO0">Harpoon’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/4/13/15272254/harpoon-beer-garden">seasonal weekend beer garden</a>, Harpoon Keg Yard <em>(306 Northern Ave.)</em>, is now open on Saturdays and Sundays through October (weather permitting), <a href="http://www.improper.com/food-drink/harpoon-rolls-out-its-seaport-keg-yard/">reports <em>The Improper Bostonian</em></a>. The “bare-bones setup” includes tables, folding chairs, cornhole and giant Jenga, pretzels, and six beers on tap (Harpoon IPA, UFO White, UFO Huckleberry, Camp Wannamango, Harpoon Cider, and a rotating variety).</p>
<p id="kQuYOj"><strong>One Thing You Should Eat Today</strong></p>
<p id="Izt77A">Perhaps it seems odd to get excited about a salad, but <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/branch-line">Branch Line’s</a> sugar snap pea salad (marcona almond, mint, ricotta) has been on the menu since day one because it’s that good. The mountain of light, crisp peas is the perfect accompaniment to Branch Line’s specialty, rotisserie chicken. Don’t forget to order a side of rotisserie drippings and roasted garlic for dipping the bread that comes with the meal.</p>
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<cite><a href="http://rachelblumenthal.net">Rachel Leah Blumenthal</a> for Eater</cite>
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https://boston.eater.com/2017/7/10/15941274/bred-gourmet-m-and-m-ribs-pop-up-newsRachel Leah Blumenthal2017-06-22T09:00:06-04:002017-06-22T09:00:06-04:00Where to Eat Turducken Balls (and More Updates)
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<figcaption>Fuego Wagyu at Ruka | <a href="http://rachelblumenthal.net">Rachel Leah Blumenthal</a> for Eater</figcaption>
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<p>Gelato al fresco at the MFA, beef on fire in DTX, and other news bites</p> <p id="ahmNqM"><em>Welcome back to </em><a href="http://boston.eater.com/daily-restaurant-news"><em>Morning Briefing</em></a><em>, an almost-daily round-up of mini news bites to kick off the day.</em></p>
<p id="CidfLn"><strong>Patio Alert</strong></p>
<p id="0ASRYy">The Museum of Fine Arts will open a small patio cafe in July by the Huntington Avenue entrance, <a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2017/06/21/mfa-outdoor-dining-summer-2017/">reports <em>Boston Magazine</em></a>, and it will most likely be open on weekends and on Wednesday evenings, serving a compact menu consisting of a couple sandwiches, a salad, and various flavors of gelato and sorbetto, plus potato chips and soft drinks.</p>
<p id="iPwzL9"><strong>Hot Diggity Dog</strong></p>
<p id="qs6EyO">A satellite location of Castle Island classic spot <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/sullivan-s">Sullivan’s</a> is slated to open today inside of the Hood Milk Bottle by the Children’s Museum in Fort Point, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/6/20/15839462/sullivans-castle-island-hood-milk-bottle-fort-point">as previously reported</a>. It will serve a smaller menu than the main location — hot dogs, lobster rolls, soft serve, and a few other items.</p>
<p id="NrAIfN"><strong>Balls</strong></p>
<p id="9GtqnV"><em>The Improper Bostonian</em> <a href="http://www.improper.com/food-drink/belle-of-the-balls/">shares some updates</a> on <a href="https://boston.eater.com/venue/certified-meatball-company">Certified Meatball Company</a>, a forthcoming Boston Nightlife Ventures restaurant that was first announced back in April 2015. Originally slated for a Davis Square space, it will actually open in South Boston <em>(429 W. Broadway)</em> early next month. Per <em>The Improper</em>, the restaurant will serve a customizable dish that includes a choice of meatballs (beef, spicy Korean pork, and more), sauces (such as roasted garlic marinara or spiced herb yogurt), and add-ons (a fried egg, for example); various noodly sides that pair well with meatballs; and pre-set entrees, such as shrimp balls ‘n’ grits and slow-roasted turducken balls.</p>
<p id="kQuYOj"><strong>One Thing You Should Eat Today</strong></p>
<p id="wE6WnJ">Wagyu. On. Fire. This one’s a splurge at $32 for just five pieces of flaming meat, but if you feel like dropping some cash, the Fuego Wagyu is one of the most impressive bites at <a href="http://boston.eater.com/venue/ruka">Ruka</a> <em>(505 Washington St., Downtown Crossing, Boston)</em>, in terms of both taste and presentation — bulgogi beef futomaki (“fat rolled sushi”) with A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef, scallion, and peppers. And fire.</p>
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https://boston.eater.com/2017/6/22/15851150/turducken-balls-fuego-wagyu-newsRachel Leah Blumenthal2017-06-07T14:00:02-04:002017-06-07T14:00:02-04:00Look Inside The Pour Yard, Quincy’s New Outdoor Drinking Destination
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<figcaption>The Pour Yard | <a href="http://www.sarahstorrer.com/">Sarah Storrer</a> for Eater</figcaption>
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<p>Now open with canned beers, light bites, and an herb garden</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap" id="24SFmG">The Pour Yard opened at 210 Washington St. in Quincy on June 2, featuring the transformation of a former parking lot into an attractive enclosed patio. There’s indoor seating as well, but the star of this new spot is the outdoor dining and drinking space, decorated with an herb garden. (Those herbs show up on the cocktail list in various ways, such as in a blood orange gin and tonic with fresh rosemary.) The new venue is a sibling and neighbor of Cagney’s Pub.</p>
<p id="WGyd1G">Like canned beers? The Pour Yard’s beer selection is almost entirely canned (no bottles); there are also two draft lines. Plenty of local brews are on the list, from Barrel House Z in Weymouth, Castle Island in Norwood, Lord Hobo in Woburn, Far From the Tree Cider in Salem, and elsewhere.</p>
<p id="66g1Iq">As for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/1399057263497717/photos/pcb.1428186120584831/1428186093918167/?type=3&theater">the food</a>, it’s meant to be a light, shareable menu that fits well with summertime al fresco drinking: lemongrass chicken potstickers, chips with a salsa flight, spicy herb-roasted nuts, seared ahi tuna BLT sliders, duck tacos with goat cheese, and the like. Patio-friendly desserts include “retro” ice cream cups and cookies.</p>
<p id="Zh2Tkt">Here’s a peek inside (and outside):</p>
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<p id="giFw8o">• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Pour-Yard-1399057263497717/">The Pour Yard</a> [FB]<br>• <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepouryard/">The Pour Yard</a> [IG]</p>
https://boston.eater.com/2017/6/7/15750700/pour-yard-quincy-patio-galleryRachel Leah Blumenthal2017-06-01T12:00:04-04:002017-06-01T12:00:04-04:00Drink Beer Outside at Trillium’s Greenway Beer Garden, Debuting Today
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<p>There will also be wine, and visitors can bring their own food</p> <p id="JNhKn3">Tap lines are in place and Trillium is ready to start pouring beers for visitors to Boston’s first open-air beer garden, located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in the city’s downtown area. Trillium’s founders Esther and JC Tetreault hosted friends and family at the new outdoor spot yesterday and will soon open to the public, <a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2017/05/31/trillium-beer-garden-greenway-open/">according to <em>Boston Magazine</em></a>, offering eight different tapped beers, plus wine from Westport Rivers.</p>
<p id="Rmn6hL">The Fort Point brewery forged a partnership with the Greenway Conservancy to operate the beer garden throughout the summer and into October, <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/4/19/15355770/boston-trillium-brewing-company-beer-garden-greenway">as previously reported</a>. The Tetreaults have a beer trailer set up on a brick patio near Rowes Wharf, with custom fencing, lighting, and counters for drink service, plus seating at picnic tables, benches, and high-top tables to accommodate roughly 250 people. There will be no food for sale, but visitors will be welcome to bring their own food, including from the extensive lineup of food trucks and carts that regularly <a href="http://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/visit/food/full-mobile-eats-calendar/">set up shop on the Greenway</a>. </p>
<p id="UpDYic">The Trillium Garden will be open Wednesday through Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. More development remains in the pipeline for Trillium as the Tetreaults prepare to <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/5/25/15691598/trillium-brewing-fort-point-expansion">expand their presence</a> in Fort Point with a full-service restaurant, brewery, and outdoor patio at a new location on Farnsworth Street.</p>
<p id="26x5B7"><strong>Update, 3 p.m.: </strong>The Trillium Garden opens <em>today</em>, June 1, at 4 p.m.</p>
<p id="jVI7JG">• <a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2017/05/31/trillium-beer-garden-greenway-open/">Trillium Garden on the Greenway Starts Pouring This Week</a> [BM]<br>• <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/4/19/15355770/boston-trillium-brewing-company-beer-garden-greenway">Trillium Will Pour Beers on the Greenway This Summer</a> [EBOS]</p>
https://boston.eater.com/2017/6/1/15723788/trillium-garden-beer-greenway-boston-openingDana Hatic2017-05-22T13:00:02-04:002017-05-22T13:00:02-04:00Baja Box Serves up Tacos and Nachos on Quincy’s Wollaston Beach
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<p>The outdoor restaurant has ties to the Clam Box</p> <p id="MlSJ5G">A new seaside taco spot opened in Quincy last week, right next door to an iconic seafood shack. Baja Box has arrived on Wollaston Beach just in time for the summer months, and it’s <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/3/27/15067372/lobster-poutine-fenway-park">a new sibling</a> to the nearly 50-year-old Clam Box, whose owner, Brian Schwanke, has partnered with chef Tom Holloway (formerly of Rustic Kitchen) to bring this Mexican-inspired dining option to Quincy’s beachgoers.</p>
<p id="gp76yh">Tacos figure prominently on the Baja Box menu, with a variety of fillings, including fried or grilled fish, shrimp, grilled chicken, pork carnitas, beef barbacoa, and chicken tinga. There are also nachos, chips and salsa, tortilla soup, and Mexican street corn. Baja Box is located at 793 Quincy Shore Dr., within the space that used to house <a href="https://www.facebook.com/clamboxquincy/photos/a.364596503579404.78401.111507755554948/1354000211305690/?type=3&theater">The Ice Box</a>, which served ice cream and frozen goods alongside The Clam Box. Honoring that legacy, Baja Box also serves frosty treats from Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream and Richie’s Italian Ice.</p>
<p id="SbYkmR">Customers can dine at picnic tables or stools on the dog-friendly outdoor patio. Baja Box operates from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. </p>
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<p id="rQPROW">• <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBajaBoxQuincy/">The Baja Box Quincy</a> [Facebook]<br>• <a href="https://boston.eater.com/2017/3/27/15067372/lobster-poutine-fenway-park">Lobster Poutine at Fenway, Ice Cream and Tacos in Quincy, and More Updates to Start the Week</a> [EBOS]</p>
https://boston.eater.com/2017/5/22/15673774/baja-box-quincy-wollaston-beachDana Hatic2017-05-16T12:44:46-04:002017-05-16T12:44:46-04:00The Eater Boston Patio Database for 2017
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<p>Search Boston patios by a number of variables, including whether they’re heated, if dogs are welcome, and more</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap" id="CAQbaL">Updated frequently throughout the 2017 outdoor dining season, this table tracks the pertinent details of patios throughout the Boston area — whether they’re dog-friendly, if they have games, if they take reservations, if there are televisions, and more. (For best results, view this on a laptop or other screen larger than a mobile phone.) </p>
<p id="FVwXG3">Each column is alphabetically sortable, so you can quickly bring to the top just the patios that allow dogs, just the patios that are heated, etc. To get more specific, type a search term into the search bar right above the table (“cornhole,” for example).</p>
<p id="8x4mZ5">(Want to see some photos and consider only patios that have officially opened for the 2017? <a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/boston-open-patio-map-2017"><strong>We’ve mapped those here.</strong></a>)</p>
<p id="gVkeWo"><small><em>Originally published on April 10, 2017. Date of most recent update appears above. Something missing? Email </em></small><a href="mailto:boston@eater.com"><small><em>boston@eater.com</em></small></a><small><em>; we’ll be updating this database regularly throughout spring, summer, and early fall 2017.</em></small></p>
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<p id="Bz7mfD"><strong>See also: </strong><a href="http://boston.eater.com/2016/5/18/11700896/outdoor-dining-boston">The Boston Outdoor Dining Guide</a>, which includes the <a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/boston-patios-wine">best patios that also feature serious wine lists</a>, delightful <a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/hidden-patio-map-boston">hidden patios</a>, a guide to <a href="http://boston.eater.com/2016/5/11/11544642/best-picnic-spots-boston-cambridge-somerville">picnicking around Boston</a>, and lots of other recommendations to take your 2017 al fresco game to <a href="http://boston.eater.com/maps/rooftop-dining-boston">new heights</a>. </p>
https://boston.eater.com/2017/4/10/15116798/boston-patios-outdoor-diningRachel Leah Blumenthal