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Young professionals networking event set at Cósmica

The Boston Young Professionals Association hosts a networking and social gathering tonight at South End restaurant Cósmica, starting at 6 p.m.

Aug 26 · Boston Young Professionals Association →

South End sees wave of restaurant closures and new openings

Longtime South End restaurants Bar Mezzana, No Relation, Boston Chops and Shore Leave are closing amid tough economics, while Black Lamb stays open and new concepts Agosto and Uptown Social move onto Washington Street.

Aug 25 · The Boston Globe →

Three South End neighbors launch caviar brand Roe House

Anna, KK and Emmie, who live on the same South End block, launched Roe House to make gourmet caviar approachable, offering selections like kaluga hybrid and French Osetra.

Aug 25 · Modern Luxury Boston Common →

Xhale New England holds Mattapan grand opening today

Xhale New England celebrates the grand opening of its retail dispensary at 888 Morton Street in Mattapan Sunday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aug 23 · City of Boston →

WNDR Museum in Downtown Crossing to close Aug. 30

The immersive WNDR Museum, featuring more than 20 interactive exhibits, announced Thursday that it will permanently close its Downtown Crossing location on August 30.

Aug 22 · Patch →

The Anchor liquor-license abutters meeting is tonight

A virtual abutters meeting runs from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight for The Anchor in Charlestown, which is seeking a common victualler all-alcohol license with an 11 p.m. closing time.

Aug 20 · City of Boston →

WomenHack Boston connects local tech talent with employers

WomenHack hosts a networking event tonight from 7-10 p.m. connecting female tech professionals with diversity-minded Boston employers.

Aug 19 · WomenHack Boston →

City leaders tout summer events' $83M boost to local economy

Mayor Michelle Wu and business leaders said Monday that this summer's events generated $83 million in consumer spending and $1.5 million in tax revenue in late June alone.

Aug 18 · Dorchester Reporter →

Reunion BBQ hosts Taco Tuesday with DJ Ballack tonight

South End's Reunion BBQ offers $4 tacos, margarita specials, and music tonight for its recurring Taco Tuesday with DJ Ballack.

Aug 18 · thebostoncalendar.com →

Free virtual workshop on small-business pricing strategies today

Boston's Office of Small Business hosts a free virtual session today from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on pricing strategies and faster proposal responses.

Aug 18 · City of Boston →

Petit Robert Bistro brings back $1 oyster shucks

Starting today, Monday, August 17, and running weekly Monday through Thursday, South End's Petit Robert Bistro offers $1 oyster shucks from 3-6 p.m.

Aug 17 · Boston Chefs →

SoWa Vintage Market Open Today in the South End

Today, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the SoWa Vintage Market is open downstairs at 450 Harrison Avenue with antiques, collectibles, and vintage finds.

Aug 16 · The Boston Calendar →

Licensing Board Delays Vote on Little Haiti Restaurant Reopening

The Boston Licensing Board postponed its decision on reopening Little Haiti International Cuisine in Hyde Park, asking owners for a written security plan and more surveillance video after a mass shooting outside the venue.

Aug 15 · Dorchester Reporter →

Dumpling Center opens in former Dumpling Palace space

Dumpling Center has opened under new ownership at 179 Massachusetts Ave., replacing the decade-old Dumpling Palace with a similar menu of dumplings, noodles, and hot pot.

Aug 12 · Boston Restaurant Talk →

Chef George Mendes previews new South End restaurants at SRV

Chef George Mendes hosts a pop-up at SRV tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with complimentary Venetian-style bites, previewing his upcoming South End restaurants Agosto and Baby Sister.

Aug 12 · Boston Restaurant News and Events →

South End's Barcelona Wine Bar handed two-day license suspension

The Boston Licensing Board ordered Barcelona Wine Bar on Tremont Street to serve a two-day suspension starting Aug. 6, after a May inspection found seven underage drinkers.

Aug 10 · Universal Hub →

Natural wine bar Marzae opens inside Boston Public Market

Marzae Cellar + Provisions soft-opened Aug. 6 in the Boston Public Market, adding a natural wine bar, bottle shop, and New England-sourced provisions in a 95-seat space.

Aug 10 · Patch →

South End food-and-cocktail stroll steps off tonight

From 4:30 to 7 p.m. today, Bites of Boston Food Tours runs a South End happy-hour stroll with food tastings and cocktail or wine pairings near Washington Street and Blackstone Square.

Aug 7 · The Boston Calendar →

Nia Grace reopens historic Columbus Avenue venue as Uptown Social

Nia Grace has reopened the South End space at 604 Columbus Avenue, formerly Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen, as Uptown Social, bringing Southern soul food and live music back to the neighborhood.

Aug 7 · Easter Entwistle Advisors →

Jamaican chain Juici Patties to expand with new Roxbury location

Juici Patties is expanding its Massachusetts footprint with a new storefront at 16 Taber Street in Roxbury's Nubian Square.

Aug 7 · Northeast Restaurant Group →

Dine Out Boston returns through Aug. 15, including South End spots

Boston's citywide prix-fixe dining promotion runs through Aug. 15, offering discounted multi-course menus at participating restaurants, including several in the South End.

Aug 6 · Meet Boston →

Chef George Mendes to Open Two Restaurants on Washington St.

Former Amar chef George Mendes has signed leases at 1673 and 1679 Washington Street in the South End for Agosto, a 45-seat tasting-menu restaurant debuting this summer, followed later this year by bakery-cafe Baby Sister.

Aug 4 · Colin Bayley →

Broadway Restaurant Group Eyes Former Gaslight Space

Broadway Restaurant Group is preparing a new concept at 560 Harrison Avenue, the former home of Gaslight French brasserie, with city filings showing plans for an outdoor patio seating up to 152 guests.

Aug 4 · What Now Boston →

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