Places to Celebrate Mother’s Day in the South End
It’s that one special day every year where we honor the mothers in our lives. What better way to celebrate with that special woman in your life than right here here in the South End neighborhood? Here’s what a few area places have planned for Mother’s Day: The Beehive Restaurant – 541 Tremont StreetSunday, May 12, 2013, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Highlights: The Beehive has pulled out all the stops for mom this weekend, with an a la carte menu for brunch and dinner and live music performances all day. The menu features Eggs Shakshuka (poached eggs cooked North African Style) and an applewood smoked ham, asparagus and cheddar quiche, just to name a few. The morning entertainment will be jazz, and at night, it’ll be the blues. See here for more information. Hammersly’s Bistro – 553 Tremont StreetSunday, May 12, 2013, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Highlights: Hammersly’s is offering a special 3 course prix-fixe menu for Mother’s Day brunch, with breakfast and lunch choices. Try the buttermilk waffles with berries, or the lobster, avacado and tomato salad. And the restaurant is debuting its new spring menu for dinner, which features some small plates and some more hearty entrees, like beef skirt steak with bacon or sugar-cane grilled pork tenderloin. Cost: Brunch, $ 35, Dinner, A la carte. See here for more information. Aquitaine Restaurant – 569 Tremont StreetSunday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Highlights: Aquitaine will be serving its regular traditional and modern French menu, with a few specials for Mother’s Day brunch and dinner, including Amaretto crepes, and coriander and cumin spiced tuna. Cost: A la carte. See here for more information. Cinquecento – 500 Harrison AvenueSunday, May 12, 5:30 to 10 p.m.Highlights: Cinquecento is celebrating it’s first Mother’s Day by opening up its patio space for the season, and featuring special items along with its regular menu. Choices include brioche French toast with figs and mascarpone, a crab and asparagus frittata, and more. Cost: A la carte. See here for more information. Union Bar and Grille – 1317 Washington StreetSunday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.Highlights: Union Bar and Grille offers its regular menu for Mother’s Day Brunch, with a few extras mixed in, including a chilled asparagus soup, lobster eggs benedict and pan-roasted cod. Price: A la carte. See here for more information. You can find other places in Boston offering Mother’s Day specials here. Where do you and your mom plan to go to celebrate Mother’s Day? Tell us in the comments. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
Places to Celebrate Mother’s Day in the South End
It’s that one special day every year where we honor the mothers in our lives. What better way to celebrate with that special woman in your life than right here here in the South End neighborhood? Here’s what a few area places have planned for Mother’s Day: The Beehive Restaurant – 541 Tremont StreetSunday, May 12, 2013, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Highlights: The Beehive has pulled out all the stops for mom this weekend, with an a la carte menu for brunch and dinner and live music performances all day. The menu features Eggs Shakshuka (poached eggs cooked North African Style) and an applewood smoked ham, asparagus and cheddar quiche, just to name a few. The morning entertainment will be jazz, and at night, it’ll be the blues. See here for more information. Hammersly’s Bistro – 553 Tremont StreetSunday, May 12, 2013, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Highlights: Hammersly’s is offering a special 3 course prix-fixe menu for Mother’s Day brunch, with breakfast and lunch choices. Try the buttermilk waffles with berries, or the lobster, avacado and tomato salad. And the restaurant is debuting its new spring menu for dinner, which features some small plates and some more hearty entrees, like beef skirt steak with bacon or sugar-cane grilled pork tenderloin. Cost: Brunch, $ 35, Dinner, A la carte. See here for more information. Aquitaine Restaurant – 569 Tremont StreetSunday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Highlights: Aquitaine will be serving its regular traditional and modern French menu, with a few specials for Mother’s Day brunch and dinner, including Amaretto crepes, and coriander and cumin spiced tuna. Cost: A la carte. See here for more information. Cinquecento – 500 Harrison AvenueSunday, May 12, 5:30 to 10 p.m.Highlights: Cinquecento is celebrating it’s first Mother’s Day by opening up its patio space for the season, and featuring special items along with its regular menu. Choices include brioche French toast with figs and mascarpone, a crab and asparagus frittata, and more. Cost: A la carte. See here for more information. Union Bar and Grille – 1317 Washington StreetSunday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.Highlights: Union Bar and Grille offers its regular menu for Mother’s Day Brunch, with a few extras mixed in, including a chilled asparagus soup, lobster eggs benedict and pan-roasted cod. Price: A la carte. See here for more information. You can find other places in Boston offering Mother’s Day specials here. Where do you and your mom plan to go to celebrate Mother’s Day? Tell us in the comments. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
Top Places to Watch the Boston Marathon
CITYSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR Where: 1960 Beacon St, Cleveland Circle Mile Marker: 22Why: Help those drunken BC kids cheer on the runners post-Heartbreak hill from Cityside’s second level patio. Cityside opens at 9 a.m. and seats the patio first come, first serve, so plan accordingly. The first runners should arrive around 11:30 a.m. AMERICAN CRAFTWhere: 1700 Beacon St, Washington SquareMile Marker: 23Why: Opening at 10:30 a.m., American Craft gives patrons a great view of the race from its picnic table-laden patio. There’s also over 30 craft beers on tap, allowing you to justify your usual Marathon Monday binge as an educational beer tasting. ATHAN’S BAKERY Where: 1621 Beacon St, Washington SquareMile Marker: 23Why: If you’ve got little ones in tow, Athan’s is a good alternative to dealing with the crowds up the street at Cleveland Circle. Order some paninis and grab a spot by the window to catch the runners as they head off for Coolidge Corner. BEACON STREET TAVERNWhere: 1032 Beacon StMile Marker: 24Why: $ 3 Gansett tallboys. (It’s going to get a little rowdy.) AN TUA NUAWhere: 835 Beacon StMile Marker: 25Why: $ 1 Miller High Lifes. (Ditto… times 2.) EASTERN STANDARD Where: 528 Commonwealth Avenue, Kenmore SquareMile Marker: 1 mile to go Why: Eastern Standard’s a great spot for a little game of Round Robin. Some of your friends can hold down the fort at your patio table by enjoying a few appetizers while the rest of you are battling the crowds to watch the race. Then you can switch. Works nicely doesn’t it? CACTUS CLUBWhere: 939 Bolyston St, Back BayMile Marker: 26Why: Runners finally spot the finish line as they make the turn from Hereford onto Boylston, so the Cactus Club is the perfect place to catch the looks of joy (and exhuastion) on their faces. Margarita anyone? LIRWhere: 903 Boylston St, Back BayMile Marker: 26Why: Lir is opening it’s doors at 9 a.m., giving you a good three hours to get some drinking in before the first runners whiz by on their way to the finish line around noon. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
Places to Get Free Tax Help in the South End
Need help preparing your taxes, but don’t have money to pay a professional? The Boston Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition offers free tax preparation for Boston residents who worked in 2012 and earned less than $ 50,000. Sites around the city opened in January and will continue serving eligible residents throughout the tax season. The deadline to file federal income tax forms is Monday, April 15. The deadline to file Massachusetts income tax forms is Tuesday, April 16 (Monday is a state holiday, Patriot’s Day). Boston EITC tax prep locations near Charlestown include: ABCD: South End Neighborhood Service Center, 554 Columbus Ave., South End. Call 617-267-7400 ext. 223. Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC), 38 Ash St., Boston. Call 617-635-5129 ext. 0 or email eitc@bcnc.net. By appointment only. Site also offers credit advising. ABCD: East Boston Action Planning Council, 21 Meridian St., East Boston. Call 617-567-8857. Site also offers credit advising. JVS Partnerships for Careers and Learning, 29 Winter St., Boston. Call 617-399-3235. By appointment only. ABCD: Robert M. Coard Building, 178 Tremont St., Boston. Call 617-348-6583. See the flyer above for a complete list of locations and details about what to bring with you for a tax prep meeting. For more information, call Boston EITC Coalition at 617-918-5275 or visit bostontaxhelp.org. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch