It’s (Black) Friday, Boston.
🍾 And to celebrate, we’re bringing you another holiday shopping guide in partnership with a few standout local sponsors.
👀 What’s on tap today:
Two very special — very Boston — holiday gift ideas to add to your list
VOTE: Which one will you be asking Santa for this year?
Up First…
TOGETHER WITH BOSTON BOWL
The best part of this gift? You’re probably tagging along. Get your friends, S.O., or family members a gift card to Boston Bowl and turn any night into the ultimate outing. It’s got lanes, arcade games, and a perfect mix of nostalgia and competition (loser buys the snacks, obviously). Visit the centers in Dorchester or Hanover IRL to grab a $50 gift card for only $25 or a $100 card for just $50 on Black Friday only (sorry, you can’t get this deal online).
TOGETHER WITH BULLY BOY DISTILLERS
🥃 For the person who really loves whiskey ...
You know that friend who’s always swirling their glass and rattling off tasting notes like “hint of vanilla, touch of charred oak?” Give them a gift worth adding to their collection with Bully Boy Distillers’ Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Crafted right here in Boston, this wheated, 95 proof bourbon offers a smooth, rounded character that whiskey lovers crave. Pick it up at local liquor stores or have it shipped straight to your door. And — just in case they ask— yes, you can tour the distillery to see how it’s made (and shop for other liquor while you’re there). Because let’s face it, we could all use a little extra holiday spirit(s).
TOGETHER WITH BREVE SPA
💆♀️ For anyone who could use a little “me” time …
Give the gift of R&R from the #1 ranked Boston spa on Tripadvisor: Breve Spa. Tucked inside the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, this hidden gem is the ultimate sanctuary for anyone who loves a little self-care (looking at you, Earth signs). With luxurious treatments from Dr. Dennis Gross and BABOR, plus a sauna and relaxation room that’s basically a hug for your soul, it’s perfect for melting away holiday stress. Grab a gift card and let them bask in some five-star “do not disturb” vibes.
— Written by Tori Waltz, Studio/B, Boston Globe Media’s branded content studio (The editorial team was not involved in the creation of this B-Side Extra Edition.)
🎁 Thanks for reading! And if you’re heading out to hunt for other Black Friday deals today, godspeed. 🫡
💜 Special shoutout to today’s sponsors — Boston Bowl and Bully Boy Distillers — for sponsoring this special B-Side send and keeping Boston’s holiday spirit alive, one strike and sip at a time.