<body><div><h2>Plus: 😘 The OG Boston dating show</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1usrAt_1GytJIO200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1usrAt_1GytJIO200" width="768" height="432" ><figcaption>Image: Lala Thaddeus. Illustration: Kelly Chan.</figcaption></figure>6 minutes to readIt’s Wednesday, Boston.💅 Well, we guess we’re influencers now. Emily posted this ugly Green Line Christmas sweater on her IG yesterday, and now, it’s almost sold out. Last we checked, there were still some XXXLs if you wanna twin. &lt;3🥳 And everyone scream HBD to Member Macy Jones! We already know this is on your b-day wishlist.👀 What’s on tap today:<ul><li>Farwell trial verdict</li><li>CITGO sign lighting</li><li>The OG Boston dating show</li></ul>Up first…FOOD &amp; DRINK<h2>New eats on the block</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=20qE9P_1GytJIO200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=20qE9P_1GytJIO200" width="1080" height="720" ></figure>Image: Lala Thaddeus. Illustration: Kelly Chan.This roundup is basically a tour of our Notes app. Boston magazine and Boston.com are back with their monthly roadmaps to new restaurants they’re excited about. And let’s just say, we’re eatin’ goooood. Here’s what’s cookin’:🍷 First Crush, Somerville. This new wine bar is basically girl dinner in restaurant form. A gorg Spanish wine list? Check. Cozy candlelit vibes? Check. Charcuterie and tinned mussels? Check, check. First Crush used to host pop-up wine parties around the city, and this Union Square location is its first official home base. Plus, it looks like they’re gradually beefing up their menu (a panini is on deck) and social calendar (catch their first vinyl night on Friday!).🍽️ Things to try:<ul><li>Viña de Martín (Spanish wine)</li><li>La Copa (Spanish vermouth) </li><li>Classic gildas (anchovies, olives, peppers)</li></ul>🍵 Bloom Bar, Seaport. Tea is the name of the game at this Asian cafe that’s the best of both worlds: a matcha house by day and cocktail bar by night. There’s everything from a strawberry peony latte to a jackfruit sticky rice cocktail, which you can pair with homey savory plates like Japanese sandos. You’ve also probably seen one of the owners on your FYP before. Meet Christian Doan, a.k.a. @chopstickmurphys, a.k.a., the guy known for his unhinged food reviews that make you do a spit take.🍽️ Things to try:<ul><li>Banana bread hojicha latte</li><li>Kyoto martini</li><li>Karaage chicken curry</li></ul>🍺 Harry Hare’s, Beacon Hill. The former Beacon Hill Pub space on Charles Street is turning into a classic British pub that’s giving “Peaky Blinders” meets fancy living room. Its dinner menu boasts all the best tried-and-true English dishes, from fish and chips to sticky toffee cheesecake to every kind of pot pie, as well as popular London-style Indian fares like chicken tikka masala and stuffed naan. Their brunch and drink menu isn’t final just yet, but you can expect a healthy amount of British ales and beers on tap. 🍽️ Things to try:<ul><li>Chicken tikka masala</li><li>Steak and bone marrow pot pie</li><li>Sticky toffee cheesecake</li></ul>🍜 Xi’an Cool Noodle, Cambridge. If you’ve never had cold noodles, you’re missing out. This Porter Square eatery’s signature dish is liangpi, which are silky, hand-pulled noods topped with cucumber and chili oil for a refreshing bite. But if you’re craving something cozier, go for their spicy biangbiang noodles with garlic, scallions, and chili. Or try rou jia mo, which is basically a Chinese burger made with braised pork or beef in a baked bun. Oh, and don’t confuse this with Xi’an Famous Foods downtown! 🍽️ Things to try:<ul><li>Liangpi (cold noodles)</li><li>Biangbiang noodles (spicy chili oil noodles)</li><li>Rou jia mo (Chinese burger) </li></ul>🤤 Hungry for more?Boston mag and Boston.com’s full lists.TOGETHER WITH VISIT PORTLAND<h2>A little salt air. A lot on the menu.</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4WUaZC_1GytJIO200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4WUaZC_1GytJIO200" width="1080" height="720" ></figure>🦞 In Portland, the waterfront isn’t just a pretty backdrop. It’s part of what’s for dinner. The city’s chefs draw inspiration from the boats coming into harbor, turning fresh local ingredients into dishes that are creative, seasonal, and very much worth planning a trip around. Add a welcoming neighborhood feel and tables you’ll want to linger at, and you’ve got a pretty compelling reason to make a weekend of it. Get a taste of Portland’s food scene and start planning your visit.CITY<h2>Quick &amp; dirty headlines</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4PgMyy_1GytJIO200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4PgMyy_1GytJIO200" width="1080" height="720" ></figure>Image: Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe.⚖️ BREAKING: Matthew Farwell was found guilty in the Sandra Birchmore case. Farwell now faces a mandatory life sentence for murdering Birchmore. In case you’re new here, Birchmore and her unborn child were found dead in 2021. Her death was initially ruled a suicide, but the FBI opened an investigation years later, and federal prosecutors charged Farwell. Prosecutors said he began a sexual relationship with Birchmore when she was 15 and he was 27, and later killed her after learning she was pregnant. Read the full story here.⚡ Out: Holiday tree lightings. In: The CITGO sign lighting!!! After the iconic landmark went dark earlier this year, we can finally expect a grand relighting on Nov. 19. WOO! ICYMI, the city took the sign down as part of a redevelopment project to make sure it stays visible in the skyline. But it ended up needing a full replacement since it’s been up since 1965. Join the huge celebration in Kenmore Square that night, complete with performances from BU and Berklee and, of course, a countdown to the lighting. 🏠 Shocker: Boston’s housing market is looking grim. The Boston Foundation released its Greater Boston Housing Report Card, and let’s just say, it’s on brand. Here are a few takeaways: 1. It’s been the slowest year for housing permits in the last decade. 2. Houses in lower-priced neighborhoods have now jumped to ~$600,000. And 3. Boston has the third highest rent in the U.S., averaging $3,074 monthly. One potential solution in the report? Social housing for affordable, mixed-income units that are subsidized.🎓 Introducing: A B.A. in content creation. No, seriously! Emerson College just launched its new content creation major, starting fall 2027. The program focuses on building personal brands, growing audiences, and financial literacy, in addition to editing content. And before you cry pie in the sky, it’s designed to be paired with electives in other career areas, from web analytics to sketch comedy to media law. There’s even something for the camera-shy baddies, who can learn more about being behind the scenes as a manager or producer.THINGS TO DO<h2>Local picks from The B-Side</h2>This month, B-Side Members can save more than $100 across our events, plus more monthly deals!🦃 Nov. 12: Harvest Friendsgiving Supper Club; $45. There only ONE SPOT left for our Friendsgiving Supper Club at Harvest in Harvard Square. See the menu and buy your ticket here. Psst. You won’t be the only person flying solo!🎬 Nov. 17-Dec. 29: Loretta’s Frost, Flicks, &amp; Fixin’s; prices vary. Members have exclusive access to 50% off tickets to Loretta’s seasonal event series, featuring everything from a pizza buffet to doughnut decorating. Tickets here!🥧 Nov. 21: Pie-inspired cookie-making class; $30. Members get exclusive access to our cookie-making class at Cambridge Center for Adult Education. On the menu: pumpkin pie crackle cookies, apple crumble cookies, and pecan shortbread cookies. Try our Membership for $3/month for your first year!🔑 P.S. After you sign up to become a Member, we’ll email you promo codes for these events. 👀 Want to feature your upcoming event above? Click here.ONE LAST THING<h2>The OG Boston dating show</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1i0sq8_1GytJIO200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1i0sq8_1GytJIO200" width="1080" height="720" ></figure>Image: CJ Gunther/Getty Images. Illustration: Kelly Chan.“Sox Appeal” walked so “Love Is Blind” could run. Let’s explain:For the uninitiated, “Sox Appeal” is a Red Sox-themed dating show from 2007, where one single baddie went on three blind dates during a home game at Fenway (each date was two-innings long). The eligible bachelor or bachelorette then picked their fave at the end of the game, holding up a huge poster with their name on it for the entire stadium to see.In typical 2000s fashion, each date was accompanied by some *priceless* graphics: their green and red flags (aptly shown as hits and errors), random commentary montages, and instant replays of wild quotes. Not to mention, it’s right in the stands in front of everyone, so this was way more interactive than your typical live studio audience.Wanna see it for yourself? You can watch both seasons on Tubi for free. — Written by Kelly Chan and Emily Schario⚾ Thanks for reading! NESN, we need a reboot ASAP.💜 Special shoutout to today’s sponsor, Visit Portland, for supporting local journalism and reminding us that a great getaway should always come with a great meal.❄️ The results are in: 61% of B-Siders are NOT ready for snow yet … One reader sang: “Let it NO, Let it NO, Let it NOOOOO.”💃 Keep up with us @BostonBSide on IG, TikTok, and X. Send comments and suggestions to [email protected] and [email protected].</div></body>

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