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Happy happy worst month ever March kids! Here’s everywhere I’m drinking loving in the Bean lately::

I’ve found myself becoming somewhat of a stalker regular at Citrus & Salt in Back Bay this year. And this is me claiming my territory before the general population goes all Tatte on it and makes it the go-to spot for millennial pink grams. This coastal Mexican restaurant’s cocktail menu is TDF even if it is embarrassing AF to order something called Take Your Pants Off, and the Flaming Cheeto Mexican Street Corn is hotter than a shirtless Dean Unglert.  No I was not given free food to say this but I would v. much like some are you listening Jason Santos?

Have you been to Seaport lately? It’s like wow, suddenly we live in a real city. The new ShowPlace ICON opened this week and it is not your momma’s movie theater. Heated seats, a lounge and bar, floor-to-ceiling/wall-to-wall screens, and digital laser projection whatever that means.

The Godfrey Hotel Boston turned 2! It was #bloggersgonewild at their second birthday party earlier this month, and I cannot think of a more fun hotel for a little Boston staycation. Parked right in Downtown Crossing, it’s a saucy little spot to hole up in after a dinner downtown or theater show.

Speaking of, Boston Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet waltzes into the Boston Opera House March 15 – April 8. Will report back with my champagne-influenced review thoughts in a couple weeks!

I posted about the new Casper location in Chestnut Hill last week, and have gotten a million like three follow ups about their mattresses since. We have only indulged in the sheets and pillows, but if you are in the market for a mattress, I have heard nothing but fabbity things. You’re given a 100-night trial period, and since they come rolled up, you’ll never have to worry about how to get the thing in your fourth-floor 600-sq-ft Beacon Hill bach pad. Blessed.

But now GD winter storm permitting I’m outta here! Follow along our California marriage test road trip on Instagram:: @emilyshell + #jetsetchicd!

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beacon hill christmas; miracle christmas bar

’tis the season for SO.MUCH. to be going on in the Bean, so I’m excited to introduce a mini series highlighting new restaurant openings, stores and events, and other merriment gracing the city.

Want to submit something? LMK! shellchicd{at}gmail{dot}com.

Earls Prudential Center // 800 Boyston Street
Coolest new bar in Boston, no doubt about it, and the $5 drink of the month(s) is the cherry pinecone on top. TONIGHT {12.15} from 5pm on, they’re hosting a free Ugly Sweater Party:: DJs, drinks, bad decisions.

Avanti Pop-Up Salon // 24 Newbury Street
Truth be told, this place seems too good to be true, but I tried it out last month and found that magic does exist. Avanti Salon has opened a pop-up blow dry bar on the first floor of their Newbury Street locations. They take appointments and walk-ins, and blowouts are an easy $50. #newprofpic

Luke’s Lobster // 23-55 Northern Ave
First of all, if your man’s name is Luke, get him down to a Luke’s Lobster location ASAP for a free roll today {12.15} in honor of the newest Star Wars release!
And if it’s not, get out your wallet you can still enjoy the chain’s newest location on Northern Ave in Seaport. I have the same feelings toward lobster as I do toward white jeans and rosé:: there’s no stoppin’ me post-Labor Day.

Miracle Christmas Bar // 25 Edwin H Land Boulevard {Cambridge}
Cambridge’s Kimpton Marlowe Hotel has transformed their lobby bar into a winter wonderland. Until December 24th, cozy up in their pop-up Christmas Bar, complete with ugly sweaters and naughty or nice shots. Another Chrismapolitan, please!

Tea Forté // 177 Newbury Street
If we’re being honest, I wasn’t exactly counting down the minutes until I got to check out a new tea shop pop-up. Yet now that I have, I am so. darn. impressed. and haven’t stopped drinking tea since says the coffee addict. This is more of an experience than a shop that sells tea, and watching the colorful blends steep is half of the fun. Definitely picking up a gift or two here.

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