Nov 10, 2018 | Lifestyle
The midterm season is upon us, and for the Boston college kids out there, it’s getting real spooky. Lucky for them, studying in a coffee shop seems to be the all-around trick to turning those bad grades into good ones. And isn’t that the treat we all want?
Boston is loaded with the most unique coffee shops, but here are five that really put the “c” in “can we get some more?”:
Ogawa Coffee
10 Milk St, Boston, MA 02108
From a company based in Kyoto, Japan, Ogawa promises something exceptional. Yoshinori Uda, their CEO and President, describes their shop as “a sensory journey to be savored”. Their signature drink is a chilled sweetened espresso served in a martini glass, but it’s their seasonal drink creations that keep the crowd coming. They also provide a pretty tasty breakfast menu. It’s the perfect place to start your mornings off right for a change.
*picture from Ogawa Coffee website
Curio Coffee
441 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
While coffee is definitely the most important thing always, Curio Coffee stepped out into a brave territory, and asked the question no one ever thought about: wouldn’t a waffle be the best thing to pair with your afternoon latte? Now before you make that face, don’t knock it ‘til you try it. If anything, just go to the store to get insta-famous. Their shop has over 2000 followers, and their aesthetic is to die for. Between the Apple Cider Waffle and the Gingerbread Waffle, I doubt you’ll be able to think about anything else for a really, long time.
*picture from @curiocoffee insta.
Thinking Cup
85 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
While they do have other locations around Boston, Newbury is Thinking Cup’s most popular. Their ambience transports you to another era, quite literally because they have no Wi-Fi. But I suppose this is the time to forego the laptop and grab the books before coming here. The biggest appeal would be their gluten-free and dairy-free breakfast and lunch options. Good looking out, Thinking Cup.
*picture from Thinking Cup website
KoHI Coffee Co.
130 Guest St, Brighton, MA 02135
With Brighton being their newest location, this company promises only to serve organic, fair trade espresso drinks, and the taste is worth it. Their Coffee and Conversation events gives a chance to anyone who wants to learn more about the business to get free information here. It also doesn’t hurt that they often team with Flatbread Co. to host these events. Now that’s what I call an excellent pairing. Another Double Ristretto shot please!
*picture from KoHI Coffee Co. website
Zume’s Coffee House
221 Main St, Charlestown, MA 02129
Now just forget about the coffee altogether with this place because their artsy work is the main attraction. From the quirky, colorful paintings hanging on the wall to the drawings on your coffee mugs, this coffee house gives you a warm atmosphere to truly relax and be at ease. As much as you can relax anyway with midterms here. Hang in there, kids!
*picture from Google Images
by Imani Thompson
Oct 17, 2018 | Lifestyle
There’s a magical place in Boston. With a location in Somerville, in Assembly Square, and Boston, in the Prudential Center, -cue the confetti- Earls Kitchen + Bar, everybody! They have managed to finagle around Massachusetts’ stingy laws against Happy Hour and they have brought the fun back!
Earls is mostly known around town for their $5 monthly drink specials, but this hot, young restaurant brings the happy into brunch as well. Yeah, they got the $5 mimosas, but that’s not even the best part. On top of the modern, artsy architecture, and their rooftop seating area with a wide, beautiful view of the city, Earls brings us a flavor of brunch items ranging from $9-$10. It’s the perfect spot to kick it back with the girls or even meet the parents, all on a budget. Did I mention they’ve got avocado in almost every dish? It’s the perfect addition to every brunch meal. And yeah, let’s keep those $5 mimosas coming.
by Imani Thompson
*pictures taken from IG: @earlsprudential
Jul 12, 2018 | Lifestyle
Ever heard of Get Right Entertainment? Me neither, until last Friday night.
Bored and looking for some weekend trouble, a friend and I scoured Eventbrite to try to find something to do in Boston that didn’t involve frat boys and sorority girls spilling drinks on you. And let’s be real, we’ve had enough of the baseball stuff.
After a long, disheartening two hours of seeing the same ol’ same ol’, I stumbled across an event: “Get Right Fridays” at Causeway Restaurant and Bar. Doing more digging, I found that Get Right Entertainment does an event every Friday night either at Causeway, or at another venue named Kingston Grille and Bar. The flyer promised a mixture of hip-hop, trap, and reggae on two floors, and the ladies were free before 11pm with RSVP.
Being a woman had never felt so great.
Once we got a little dancing and pregaming with moscato done, my friend and I were ready to take on the town. Getting to Causeway way later than 11pm without any RSVP, we found that the cover was $20 per person. Pretty steep, and definitely out of our budgets that night, but luckily, they were willing to take however much we had (a whopping $20 TOTAL).
At this point, our money for drinks was reduced, but to our surprise, the drinks were pretty averagely priced between $10 to $20. And yes, they did have the Henny on deck.
The DJ definitely delivered, and we danced the night away, spillage-free, and with a nice array of eye-candy available. Just for looking of course.
by Imani Thompson
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Jul 3, 2018 | Lifestyle
There’s something about dining outside that adds to the quintessential experience of summer. What better then to be able to dine outside as well as take in the amazing view of the city from a rooftop? The Black Bostonian has searched high and low for some of the perfect spots through out the city for urban professionals to gather. Whether it be for after work, first date meet up, or to watch the game, we have curated a list with only the best to meet your summer rooftop needs!
1. Yotel
Location: Seaport
Highlight : Tasty Bar Bites
Con: Parking
One of the newest rooftop scenes of Boston located in the Seaport District. Yotel’s sky top lounge offers a small bar menu with fun cocktails. The modern set up allows flexibility for patrons to sit inside and outside with a glass view of the Seaport area. Occasionally Yotel will also feature a film on the outside bar where they play a variety of classics that range from Men in Black to Gone with the Wind.
Yotel : Seaport District
2. Baseball Tavern
Location: Fenway
Highlight: Fun Baseball Themed
Con: Parking
This themed bar is located in the Fenway area and perfect for a night out just before the ball game! Tri-level game-day spot offers pub fare, beer & panoramic views from the roof deck.
3. Envoy Lookout
Location: Seaport
Highlight: Fun Cocktails
Con: No food on rooftop
The Envoy Lookout Hotel overlooks the harbor of the Seaport district and the open water that the Spirit of Boston sails. While the rooftop does not serve bar bites you can go down to the first floor for food.
4. Legal Harborside
Location: Seaport
Highlight: Perfect for Seafood
Con: Long Line
If you love seafood then this is the rooftop for you. Legal attracts a vast crowd so on weekends this place gets pretty packed.
5. Colonnade
Location: Prudential
Highlight: Best rooftop Pool
Con: There is a cover
Located in Downtown Boston the Colonnade is great after work spot on weekdays. It features a beautiful view of the Prudential area and has the top rated rooftop pool in Boston. Available to the public after 5pm on weekdays with cover.
Colonnade : Prudential Center
6. Coppersmith
Location: South Boston
Highlight: Delicious Bar Bites
Con: Parking is tough!
Perfect for after work, this roof deck in Southie has great bar bites. They also have plenty of space for large groups! A converted warehouse gives Copper smith an urban edge equipped with food trucks.
7. Daedalus
Location: Harvard Square
Highlight: Hightop tables
Con: Can be a little noisy
Daedalus offers cute high top tables that are shaded by the sun in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge. A former Greenhouse, Daedalus serves up American dining and fun cocktails! This is the perfect stopping ground after walking Harvard Yard or doing some shopping.
8. Market ( CLOSED)
Location: Financial District
Highlight: Three Floors with the top being the roof deck!
Con: Gets packed on Evenings
Market is perfect for a night out at a rooftop. They have a dj on the first floor with large dancing space that plays top 40 hits. On the top floor is the rooftop that also has a bar. While the wooden floor feels it may give at any given move rest assure it is safe and attracts many for socializing!
9. Revere Rooftop
Location: Downtown Boston
Highlight: Perfect for large Groups
Con: The pool is semi-inside
A spacious rooftop, this spot is great for large parties. The crowd attracts a variety of goers with Sunday being one of the best days to go.
Revere Hotel : Downtown Boston
10. SIX WEST
Location: South Boston (Broadway)
Highlight: Cocktails are served shaken, frozen, stirred and their rooftop comes with complete big deck energy!
Con: Parking, best suggestion is to uber or red line.
Six West is new to the scene but certainly true in ability to offer culinary offerings sure to suit everyone in your crew. Plus the rooftop view offering as you are minutes to downtown, makes you consider booking your next staycation at Cambria Boston!
Feb 2, 2016 | BlackBostonian|approved, Lifestyle
Friday night and you just got paid!? First Fridays are classically known for the celebration of that first of the month paycheck, a fresh start at the end of the work week and a good night out on the town! The Seaport District has great dinner and bar options, but the official event “First Friday’s” at the ICA offers a culmination of food, drinks and entertainment. Scenic views of the city of Boston by the waterfront puts the Institute of Contemporary Art at the top of Boston’s “must visit” list.
Every First Friday, the Institute of Contemporary Art brings in a local DJ, opens up the bar and invites guests in to the galleries. This Friday, the museum featured a 3D snowflake making class, holiday karaoke and a complimentary beer from Octoberfest!
If you love a diverse crowd of working, artsy and international professionals, then you will love the scene at the ICA. Members are free and non-members can join in on the fun for $15. The ICA is perfect to entertain guests out of town or for date night!
