I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) August is packed with reasons to visit The Wellington as the Belmont Center neighborhood spot celebrates National Sandwich Month, and the height of New England's summer with new seasonal menu offerings available throughout the month.
In honor of National Sandwich Month, The Wellington is offering guests even more value during lunch service throughout August. Every Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., guests who order any lunch sandwich will receive their choice of fries or side salad, plus a complimentary rotating surprise second side.
The weekly rotating bonus side will feature seasonal favorites such as potato salad, seasoned rice, and corn ribs, giving guests something new to discover with each visit. The promotion is available with all lunch sandwiches, including the Caprese Sandwich, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and New York Bodega Chopped Cheese Sub.
As the Dog Days of Summer are amongst us, The Wellington is also introducing new seasonal dishes that showcase fresh ingredients and New England flavors.
New menu additions include:
Caprese Flatbread ($21) – Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, oregano,maldon sea salt, drizzled with aged balsamic and EVOO
Pan-Seared Salmon ($36) – Pan seared faroe island salmon, sautéed heirloom tomatoes, native corn, potato gnocchi, basil (available gluten-free)
Shrimp & Corn Chowder ($18) – Summer corn and tender shrimp in a rich, creamy broth
Adding to the summer festivities, The Wellington continues to offer live entertainment throughout the weekend. Guests can enjoy Friday Night Live Music featuring Malin & Friends from 8:00-10:00 p.m., Saturday Night Live Music with Morningside Music Studio from 7:30-9:30 p.m., and the restaurant's popular Sunday Live Jazz Brunch from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., featuring live jazz from rotating artists alongside brunch favorites. Whether gathering for cocktails, dinner, or a leisurely weekend brunch, guests can pair The Wellington's seasonal menu with live local entertainment all weekend long.
"August is one of the best times of year to enjoy everything New England has to offer, from fresh seafood and local produce to relaxing afternoons and evenings spent outdoors," said Joe Arkinstall, General Manager of The Wellington. "We wanted to create a month filled with reasons for both our regular guests and first-time visitors to stop by, whether it's for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. These seasonal promotions and new menu additions celebrate the flavors of summer while giving guests something new to experience throughout the month."
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026
Non-Rant: Recent Food Highlights
Fried Lobster Tails plate from the Clam Box in Ipswich. Only available on Fridays, the fried lobster tails are one of my favorites. I certainly love their other dishes, from Fried Clams to Fried Scallops, but this is my top favorite. Each piece is a half-lobster tail, with a crisp and clean fried coating over tender, sweet lobster. There is drawn butter for dipping too. You usually get at least 7 pieces of lobster, making for a hearty meal with French fries and onion rings. Others have their own favorite clam shacks, but the Clam Box remains my personal favorite.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Thursday Sips & Nibbles
I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) There may be no better place in America to celebrate National Oyster Day than the historic Union Oyster House, which officially turns 200 in August. On Wednesday, August 5, America’s oldest continuously operating restaurant will mark the occasion with fresh Massachusetts oysters served raw on the half shell, grilled, fried, or as its legendary Oysters Rockefeller.
Guests can also enjoy oysters in the same historic dining rooms, or pull up a stool at the restaurant’s original oyster bar, where Daniel Webster, John F. Kennedy, Julia Child, President Barack Obama, and countless other notable figures have dined over the past two centuries.
“There’s no better place to celebrate National Oyster Day than Union Oyster House,” said owner Joseph Milano. “Oysters have been at the heart of our story for generations, and we’re honored to continue welcoming guests from Boston and around the world as we prepare to celebrate our 200th anniversary.”
Owner Joseph Milano, who has carried on the restaurant’s legacy since 1970, and Executive Chef Americo Rico DiFronzo, a member of the American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame, invite guests to celebrate one of New England’s most beloved culinary traditions.
2) Also for National Oyster Day, on August 5, get ready to shuck, sip, and slurp your way to bivalve bliss because sister restaurants Atlantic Fish Co. and Joe’s Waterfront will be shelling out deals.
Serving fresh catch since 1978, Atlantic Fish Co. will feature $2 oysters from the East and West Coast in their bar area from 3-6pm. Across town, Joe’s Waterfront on Boston Harbor will showcase buck-a-shuck local oysters all day until they’re gone.
3) Salt & Straw ice cream’s Summer Pies flavor series has officially returned, including the addition of a brand new flavor, Peaches and Cream Galette. Co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek has once again reimagined classic pies as five standout ice cream flavors, churning their flaky crusts, jammy fillings, and custardy centers into a suite of craveable scoops – available now through August 27th.
Additionally, Salt & Straw is debuting a new frozen treat, the limited-edition Tacolate Milkshake – an indulgent spin-off of their viral Tacolate, the nostalgic and highly sought-after ice cream taco. Available starting this Saturday, August 1st through September 7th, the Tacolate Milkshake blends Cinnamon Snickerdoodle ice cream with a Tacolate and is finished with a chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, wildberry sugar dusting, and half a Tacolate topper.
Flavors in The Summer Pies Series include:
Peaches and Cream Galette – A brand new creation: fresh peach ice cream studded with hunks of a rustic peach galette, and ribboned with peach pie filling
Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie – The beloved returning flavor, featuring wild berry pie filling and bits of double-baked pie crust folded into salted vanilla ice cream
Wildflower Honey and Lemon Chess Pie – Cultured frozen yogurt studded with lemon chess pie, sweetened with wildflower honey and finished with a drizzle of housemade lemon curd
Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart – A savory gruyère cheese and tomato jam tart, diced into bite-sized pieces and tossed into a salt and pepper custard ice cream
Coconut Cherry Pie with Almond Crust (v) – Sour cherry pie filling and shortbread almond crust folded into coconut cream
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1) There may be no better place in America to celebrate National Oyster Day than the historic Union Oyster House, which officially turns 200 in August. On Wednesday, August 5, America’s oldest continuously operating restaurant will mark the occasion with fresh Massachusetts oysters served raw on the half shell, grilled, fried, or as its legendary Oysters Rockefeller.
Guests can also enjoy oysters in the same historic dining rooms, or pull up a stool at the restaurant’s original oyster bar, where Daniel Webster, John F. Kennedy, Julia Child, President Barack Obama, and countless other notable figures have dined over the past two centuries.
“There’s no better place to celebrate National Oyster Day than Union Oyster House,” said owner Joseph Milano. “Oysters have been at the heart of our story for generations, and we’re honored to continue welcoming guests from Boston and around the world as we prepare to celebrate our 200th anniversary.”
Owner Joseph Milano, who has carried on the restaurant’s legacy since 1970, and Executive Chef Americo Rico DiFronzo, a member of the American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame, invite guests to celebrate one of New England’s most beloved culinary traditions.
2) Also for National Oyster Day, on August 5, get ready to shuck, sip, and slurp your way to bivalve bliss because sister restaurants Atlantic Fish Co. and Joe’s Waterfront will be shelling out deals.
Serving fresh catch since 1978, Atlantic Fish Co. will feature $2 oysters from the East and West Coast in their bar area from 3-6pm. Across town, Joe’s Waterfront on Boston Harbor will showcase buck-a-shuck local oysters all day until they’re gone.
3) Salt & Straw ice cream’s Summer Pies flavor series has officially returned, including the addition of a brand new flavor, Peaches and Cream Galette. Co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek has once again reimagined classic pies as five standout ice cream flavors, churning their flaky crusts, jammy fillings, and custardy centers into a suite of craveable scoops – available now through August 27th.
Additionally, Salt & Straw is debuting a new frozen treat, the limited-edition Tacolate Milkshake – an indulgent spin-off of their viral Tacolate, the nostalgic and highly sought-after ice cream taco. Available starting this Saturday, August 1st through September 7th, the Tacolate Milkshake blends Cinnamon Snickerdoodle ice cream with a Tacolate and is finished with a chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, wildberry sugar dusting, and half a Tacolate topper.
Flavors in The Summer Pies Series include:
Peaches and Cream Galette – A brand new creation: fresh peach ice cream studded with hunks of a rustic peach galette, and ribboned with peach pie filling
Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie – The beloved returning flavor, featuring wild berry pie filling and bits of double-baked pie crust folded into salted vanilla ice cream
Wildflower Honey and Lemon Chess Pie – Cultured frozen yogurt studded with lemon chess pie, sweetened with wildflower honey and finished with a drizzle of housemade lemon curd
Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart – A savory gruyère cheese and tomato jam tart, diced into bite-sized pieces and tossed into a salt and pepper custard ice cream
Coconut Cherry Pie with Almond Crust (v) – Sour cherry pie filling and shortbread almond crust folded into coconut cream
Monday, July 27, 2026
Rant: Celebrate World Baijiu Day!
This August, there are a number of drink holidays, including: August 7: International Beer Day, August 13: National Prosecco Day, August 16: National Rum Day, August 18: National Pinot Noir Day, and August 30: National Cabernet Sauvignon Day. The basic idea behind such days is to promote a grape, wine, beer, spirit or cocktail, and savvy marketers take the opportunity to highlight and push their products. However, do we really need all of these drink holidays?
For the more popular choices, like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Prosecco, I don't think we need a special day to showcase these grapes or wine types. Nearly every wine consumer knows about those grapes. So, as they're already popular, we should instead shine a spotlight on grapes that are more worthy of attention, grapes which are less popular or less known. There are plenty of under-appreciated grapes and wine types, such as Assyrtiko, Rkatsiteli, Pošip, Baga, Mavrud, Manzanilla Sherry and many more, which would benefit greatly from their own special day.
We also don't need a day just to celebrate Beer or Rum, as again, they are already well known to consumers. There are other alcoholic beverages worthy of more attention, who need greater recognition with consumers, from Sake to Shochu. These niche spirits need the publicity, to boost awareness and sales.
I would much rather see days celebrating the drink underdogs, helping to gain them recognition and new fans. I want people to broaden their palates, and taste something new for them. They need to be enticed to step out of their comfort zone. For example, Sake is still vastly under appreciated in the U.S. so having a day that celebrates and promotes it makes sense. Did you know International Sake Day, which is celebrated each year on October 1, has existed since 1978, nearly 50 years? That makes it far older than nearly all of the other wine and drink holidays.
As I've said before, Baijiu seems to be the Durian fruit of the spirits world, both having a reputation for funkiness which turns off some people, while others become fervent fans. It's a fascinating beverage, with much diversity of flavor and taste, and I strongly encourage everyone to seek it out and sample some of its wonders.
When is the last time you saw a drink writer pen an article about Baijiu? It's a rarity, indicating that more attention needs to be paid to this spirit. Not enough people are writing and talking about this unique beverage, despite its intriguing history, production methods, and customs. We need to change this and World Baijiu Day is an important way to help spread the word, and maybe entice more writers to talk about Baijiu, and for more consumers to sample Baijiu in cocktails on its own.
Over the years, I've written sixteen articles about Baijiu, covering a diverse selection of topics, from Baijiu reviews to a the detailed explanation of its production methods. This is a great place to start your education about Baijiu.
Baijiu: The Durian Fruit Of The Spirits World (Part 1)
Baijiu: Its Unique Production Process (Part 2)
Baijiu: Drinking Etiquette & Some Reviews (Part 3)
Baijiu: Cocktails, Boston & World Baijiu Day (Part 4)
Baijiu: Food Pairings (Part 5)
Vinn Bajiu: Made in Portland
Baijiu: The Essential Guide To Chinese Spirits by Derek Sandhaus
World Baijiu Day: August 9
Taizi Baijiu: A New Zealand Treasure
Historical Tidbits About Baijiu, The World's Most Popular Spirit (Part 1)
Historical Tidbits About Baijiu, The World's Most Popular Spirit (Part 2)
In celebration of World Baijiu Day, there will be events held all over the world, from Beijing to Auckland, Dublin to Stockholm. In the U.S., there will be Baijiu events in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City, Portland (OR), San Francisco, San Jose, Scottsdale, and Washington, D.C.
Baijiu is becoming more readily available at liquor shops in the U.S., though previously you might not have even realized it existed. There's a distillery in Connecticut, the Branford Distillery, which produces a Gaoliang Baijiu. The Oversea Distillery, in Maryland, produces two Baijiu bottles, including a Light Aroma Baijiu and an Aged 6 Years Baijiu. Baijiu may be hugely popular in Asia but it needs much greater exposure in the rest of the world, including in the U.S. It's a unique and delicious spirit and well worth seeking out. This is a Drink Day that I wholeheartedly support and hope that everyone else takes this opportunity to acquaint themselves with Baijiu.
Expand your palate and try something different and more unique. Drink some Baijiu and celebrate World Baijiu Day!
When is the last time you saw a drink writer pen an article about Baijiu? It's a rarity, indicating that more attention needs to be paid to this spirit. Not enough people are writing and talking about this unique beverage, despite its intriguing history, production methods, and customs. We need to change this and World Baijiu Day is an important way to help spread the word, and maybe entice more writers to talk about Baijiu, and for more consumers to sample Baijiu in cocktails on its own.
Over the years, I've written sixteen articles about Baijiu, covering a diverse selection of topics, from Baijiu reviews to a the detailed explanation of its production methods. This is a great place to start your education about Baijiu.
Baijiu: The Durian Fruit Of The Spirits World (Part 1)
Baijiu: Its Unique Production Process (Part 2)
Baijiu: Drinking Etiquette & Some Reviews (Part 3)
Baijiu: Cocktails, Boston & World Baijiu Day (Part 4)
Baijiu: Food Pairings (Part 5)
Vinn Bajiu: Made in Portland
Baijiu: The Essential Guide To Chinese Spirits by Derek Sandhaus
World Baijiu Day: August 9
Taizi Baijiu: A New Zealand Treasure
Historical Tidbits About Baijiu, The World's Most Popular Spirit (Part 1)
Historical Tidbits About Baijiu, The World's Most Popular Spirit (Part 2)
In the Boston area, Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, in Kendall Square, Cambridge, will once again celebrate World Baijiu Day. They will be celebrating with two ways to discover China’s most iconic spirit. First, you can try their seasonal Baijiu cocktail, the Eastern Sun, smoky Baijiu and Mezcal meet juicy passion fruit and lime. Second, you can explore a Baijiu flight highlighting a range of distinctive aromas and flavors. Sumiao states, "Whether you’re a curious first-timer or already a baijiu fan, join us in Kendall Square and experience the world’s most-consumed spirit in a fresh and approachable way." They also have three Baijiu cocktails on their regular menu, including the Fung Wah, Perpetual Motion, and Red Ruby.
Baijiu is becoming more readily available at liquor shops in the U.S., though previously you might not have even realized it existed. There's a distillery in Connecticut, the Branford Distillery, which produces a Gaoliang Baijiu. The Oversea Distillery, in Maryland, produces two Baijiu bottles, including a Light Aroma Baijiu and an Aged 6 Years Baijiu. Baijiu may be hugely popular in Asia but it needs much greater exposure in the rest of the world, including in the U.S. It's a unique and delicious spirit and well worth seeking out. This is a Drink Day that I wholeheartedly support and hope that everyone else takes this opportunity to acquaint themselves with Baijiu.
Expand your palate and try something different and more unique. Drink some Baijiu and celebrate World Baijiu Day!
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Thursday Sips & Nibbles
I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) In celebration of National Ice Cream Month in July, Maple & Ash, in the Seaport, has teamed up with the iconic Cabot’s Ice Cream (Newton) to give its popular Sundae Service a temporary twist with local flavor. Through August 18, Maple & Ash will swap a scoop of its usual Neapolitan trio in its Sundae Tower for a customized flavor created by Cabot’s just for the occasion: a brown sugar-bourbon icy delight infused with chopped dark chocolate.
Presented on high tea platters, Maple & Ash’s signature Sundae Tower is a nostalgic DIY ice cream sundae inspired by Chef-Owner Danny Grant’s mother, who, during his childhood, was famous for her movie nights paired with sundaes. With a scoop on Cabot’s on top with chocolate and vanilla down below, create a dream dessert with toppings ranging from hot fudge to peanut butter cups, sprinkles, brownie brittle, gummy bears, seasonal fruit, and more.
COST: Sundae Tower: $25.00
2) As thousands flock to the North End for Boston's iconic 116th Fisherman's Feast, Prezza is bringing the celebration to the table with a limited-time seafood menu inspired by one of the city's most cherished Italian traditions. From August 1 through August 16, guests can indulge in six seafood specials available à la carte, making it easy to enjoy a full feast or mix and match favorites while taking in the excitement of the annual celebration.
The ‘Fisherman’s Feast’ menu includes:
· Oysters with Cucumber Mignonette and Cocktail Sauce - $24
· Fried Clams with Lemon Caper Aioli - Market Price
· Scallop Crudo with Cara Cara Orange, Fennel, Citrus Vinaigrette, and Calabrian Chilis - $24
· White Anchovy Crostini with Garlic, Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, and Olive Tapenade - $24
· Octopus Carpaccio with Baby Arugula, Citrus Vinaigrette, Salsa Verde, and Calabrian Chilis - $26
· Grilled Lobster Tail with Creamy Corn Lobster Tart and Onion Rings - Market Price
To complement the seafood specials, Prezza will also feature a limited-time Spritz Menu throughout the celebration, offering refreshing Italian-inspired cocktails perfect for summer sipping. Guests can choose from:
· Aperol Spritz
· Hugo Spritz
· Campari Spritz
· Sarti Rosa Spritz
· Select Spritz
· Limoncello Spritz
· Cucumber Spritz
· Mayan Spritz
To help guests make the most of the festivities, Prezza will also offer extended hours during the Feast's busiest weekend, opening Saturday, August 15 from 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM and Sunday, August 16 from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
3) Salt & Straw is making its long-awaited Boston debut with a menu created just for the city. Opening tomorrow, July 24, in Boston’s Seaport District, the cult-favorite artisan ice cream brand’s new New England scoop shop launches with exclusive Boston-inspired flavors, the return of one of its most beloved limited-edition creations, and a line-up of the signature favorites that have made Salt & Straw an ice cream destination.
Leading the opening is the exclusive Boston Cream Pie flavor, featuring vanilla chiffon cake ice cream with a dark chocolate fudge swirl and vanilla bean custard, a tribute to the city's most iconic dessert. Also available in Boston is the regional Pistachio & Ricotta Cannoli, which celebrates Boston's vibrant Italian American community, made with pistachio ice cream, ricotta ribbons, crisp cannoli shell pieces, and candied nuts. Opening weekend will also mark the return of the beloved Cool Dog, co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek's playful reimagining of the nostalgic frozen treat. It features rum-spiked Double Fold Vanilla ice cream, silky crème anglaise, and rich dark chocolate fudge tucked inside a vanilla cake bun, finished with coffee whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. Its return is a celebratory nod to the imaginative, unexpected creations that Salt & Straw is known for.
The opening has been years in the making for co-founders Kim & Tyler Malek, and makes one of Salt & Straw’s most anticipated East Coast debuts, which is located within Commonwealth Pier in the heart of the Seaport. The Boston shop will be open from 11am-11pm each day.
"Boston has been a city we've admired for its incredible food culture, rich history, and deep sense of community," says CEO and co-founder Kim Malek. "There's an authenticity here that feels incredibly aligned with who we are as a company. We couldn't be more excited to open our shop, build relationships with local makers and organizations, and create a gathering place where people can connect for years to come."
"Boston is a city with so many iconic flavors and traditions, but it also champions innovation," says co-founder Tyler Malek. "That's exactly what inspires us. We love diving into a city's culinary history while discovering the people who are shaping what's next. We can't wait to create flavors and collaborations that celebrate everything that makes Boston so special."
The Boston shop will be a home for Salt & Straw's thoughtfully crafted, classic flavor menu and monthly rotating series—including August’s Summer Pies Series (launching 7/24), an annual celebration of beloved pies turned into scoopable “a la mode” flavors— which showcase artisanal ingredients sourced from longtime purveyor partners, local farms, and housemade components.
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1) In celebration of National Ice Cream Month in July, Maple & Ash, in the Seaport, has teamed up with the iconic Cabot’s Ice Cream (Newton) to give its popular Sundae Service a temporary twist with local flavor. Through August 18, Maple & Ash will swap a scoop of its usual Neapolitan trio in its Sundae Tower for a customized flavor created by Cabot’s just for the occasion: a brown sugar-bourbon icy delight infused with chopped dark chocolate.
Presented on high tea platters, Maple & Ash’s signature Sundae Tower is a nostalgic DIY ice cream sundae inspired by Chef-Owner Danny Grant’s mother, who, during his childhood, was famous for her movie nights paired with sundaes. With a scoop on Cabot’s on top with chocolate and vanilla down below, create a dream dessert with toppings ranging from hot fudge to peanut butter cups, sprinkles, brownie brittle, gummy bears, seasonal fruit, and more.
COST: Sundae Tower: $25.00
2) As thousands flock to the North End for Boston's iconic 116th Fisherman's Feast, Prezza is bringing the celebration to the table with a limited-time seafood menu inspired by one of the city's most cherished Italian traditions. From August 1 through August 16, guests can indulge in six seafood specials available à la carte, making it easy to enjoy a full feast or mix and match favorites while taking in the excitement of the annual celebration.
The ‘Fisherman’s Feast’ menu includes:
· Oysters with Cucumber Mignonette and Cocktail Sauce - $24
· Fried Clams with Lemon Caper Aioli - Market Price
· Scallop Crudo with Cara Cara Orange, Fennel, Citrus Vinaigrette, and Calabrian Chilis - $24
· White Anchovy Crostini with Garlic, Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, and Olive Tapenade - $24
· Octopus Carpaccio with Baby Arugula, Citrus Vinaigrette, Salsa Verde, and Calabrian Chilis - $26
· Grilled Lobster Tail with Creamy Corn Lobster Tart and Onion Rings - Market Price
To complement the seafood specials, Prezza will also feature a limited-time Spritz Menu throughout the celebration, offering refreshing Italian-inspired cocktails perfect for summer sipping. Guests can choose from:
· Aperol Spritz
· Hugo Spritz
· Campari Spritz
· Sarti Rosa Spritz
· Select Spritz
· Limoncello Spritz
· Cucumber Spritz
· Mayan Spritz
To help guests make the most of the festivities, Prezza will also offer extended hours during the Feast's busiest weekend, opening Saturday, August 15 from 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM and Sunday, August 16 from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
3) Salt & Straw is making its long-awaited Boston debut with a menu created just for the city. Opening tomorrow, July 24, in Boston’s Seaport District, the cult-favorite artisan ice cream brand’s new New England scoop shop launches with exclusive Boston-inspired flavors, the return of one of its most beloved limited-edition creations, and a line-up of the signature favorites that have made Salt & Straw an ice cream destination.
Leading the opening is the exclusive Boston Cream Pie flavor, featuring vanilla chiffon cake ice cream with a dark chocolate fudge swirl and vanilla bean custard, a tribute to the city's most iconic dessert. Also available in Boston is the regional Pistachio & Ricotta Cannoli, which celebrates Boston's vibrant Italian American community, made with pistachio ice cream, ricotta ribbons, crisp cannoli shell pieces, and candied nuts. Opening weekend will also mark the return of the beloved Cool Dog, co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek's playful reimagining of the nostalgic frozen treat. It features rum-spiked Double Fold Vanilla ice cream, silky crème anglaise, and rich dark chocolate fudge tucked inside a vanilla cake bun, finished with coffee whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. Its return is a celebratory nod to the imaginative, unexpected creations that Salt & Straw is known for.
The opening has been years in the making for co-founders Kim & Tyler Malek, and makes one of Salt & Straw’s most anticipated East Coast debuts, which is located within Commonwealth Pier in the heart of the Seaport. The Boston shop will be open from 11am-11pm each day.
"Boston has been a city we've admired for its incredible food culture, rich history, and deep sense of community," says CEO and co-founder Kim Malek. "There's an authenticity here that feels incredibly aligned with who we are as a company. We couldn't be more excited to open our shop, build relationships with local makers and organizations, and create a gathering place where people can connect for years to come."
"Boston is a city with so many iconic flavors and traditions, but it also champions innovation," says co-founder Tyler Malek. "That's exactly what inspires us. We love diving into a city's culinary history while discovering the people who are shaping what's next. We can't wait to create flavors and collaborations that celebrate everything that makes Boston so special."
The Boston shop will be a home for Salt & Straw's thoughtfully crafted, classic flavor menu and monthly rotating series—including August’s Summer Pies Series (launching 7/24), an annual celebration of beloved pies turned into scoopable “a la mode” flavors— which showcase artisanal ingredients sourced from longtime purveyor partners, local farms, and housemade components.
Signature favorites include Chocolate Gooey Brownie, featuring brownie bites that stay perfectly chewy thanks to housemade marshmallow fluff; Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons, and Strawberry & Coconut Water Sherbet, made with fresh berries and dairy-free ingredients. The scoop shop will also offer viral fan favorites items like The Tacolate (created in partnership with Taco Bell), and The Cake, inspired by the brand’s beloved Birthday Cake & Blackberries flavor.
I have previously visited Salt & Straw in Portland and loved their ice cream and unique flavor combinations, so I'm excited for this new shop in Boston.
I have previously visited Salt & Straw in Portland and loved their ice cream and unique flavor combinations, so I'm excited for this new shop in Boston.
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