Itβs Tuesday, Boston.
β€οΈβπ₯ Great news, romance lovers: We got the scoop that Cambridge romance bookshop Lovestruckβs new wine bar is officially open for biz after 4 p.m. Now, onto more wine bar coverage β¦
π Whatβs on tap today:
Heating bill relief is OTW
Fake spring temps, incoming!
The Celtics play βGuess Who?β
Up firstβ¦
B-SIDE CERTIFIED
A new wine bar on the block

Image and illustration: Gia Orsino.
Itβs time for another edition of B-Side Certified! This time, you sent us to Tilde, a coffee shop slash wine bar near Davis Square. We opted to go later in the evening to try the wine bar menu, but itβs open all day.
Hereβs what we thought:
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
π» Donβt judge a book by its cover. As Bostonians trained to expect Tatte-esque subway tiles and bright lights, we were slightly taken aback by the cafeβs muted, minimal decor at first. But by the end of the night, we were sold on the unassuming, cozy vibes. Unlike most Boston-area cafes and bars, thereβs no rush at Tilde. In fact, everything about the place, from the walk-up ordering to the moody lighting and shelves of board games, invites you to stay awhile.Β Β
π§ The menu is impressive but not intimidating. We wouldnβt consider ourselves wine snobs by a long shot, and we found the list easy to navigate. The staff were super knowledgeable and helpful, and let you try your glass before you buy.
FOOD & DRINK
π· Even a wine newb can appreciate the high quality. Seriously, it doesnβt take a sommelier to know that this stuff is good. The β23 RAS Arkadia, a sparkling red from Portland, Maine ($13), was blueberry-forward, dry and acidic with a peppery finish. Meanwhile, the β23 Marzae Human Rights White ($19), an apple-grape co-ferment from Acton, Mass.(!) was fruity, sweet, very smooth, and just a touch acidic. We felt very classy drinking both.
πΊ Note: There are also cider, beer, and NA options if wine isnβt your thing.
π§ The snacks are just as good. All of Tildeβs bites are meant to be shared while chatting and sipping. Think: popcorn, cheeses, and shareable desserts. Every bite of the medium cheese board ($22) with salty prosciutto, creamy brie, and other assorted charcuterie was delicious. We capped off our night with an affogato ($10), made with Gracieβs ice cream and a shot of espresso. It was creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced by the bitter espresso. 10/10.Β
VALUE
π€ You get what you pay for. For two glasses of wine, a cheese board, and a dessert, we paid $68.48 before tip β the wine is a little pricey, but for the quality, we think itβs more than fair. Plus, you could just as easily spend under $20 for a glass and a snack.Β
πͺ The value isnβt just in the menu. Our favorite part about Tilde? Itβs a true third space, which is rare to find in Greater Boston. Youβre encouraged to open a tab and sit for hours, with no pressure to order more or leave. Bring your friends, bring a date, or bring a book.
β The verdict? Totally B-Side Certified.
TOGETHER WITH MFA BOSTON
βBabe wake up β¦ a new Monet painting just droppedβΒ
πΌοΈ πͺ·Well, new for New England anyway. Monetβs Water Lilies, Reflections of Weeping Willows is the latest addition to the Museum of Fine Arts, Bostonβs Monet gallery β and itβs a must-see. Painted nearly a decade after any Monet in the museumβs collection, this large-scale masterpiece, on loan from a private collection, shows the artistβs shift toward a more abstract style in his later years. Plus, itβs never been on display in the region before β so youβll be one of the first to take it all in. Grab tickets and start planning your museum visit today.Β
CITY
Quick & dirty headlines

Image: David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe
π₯Ά Weβre finally getting some heating bill relief. Mass. residents can expect our bloated gas bills to drop next month after a winter of wild price spikes (think: 27%) prompted state lawmakers to get involved. Last week, they sent a letter to the Department of Public Utilities, asking them to find a way to lower the prices. Now the department says itβll require energy companies to temporarily reduce total gas bills by at least 5% come March and April. That said, weβll see the deferred costs in bills from May to October anyway. Thanks β¦ we guess.
π³οΈ The results are in: Mass. voters approve of Gov. Maura Healey. Well, 52% of them do while 36% disapprove of her performance, according to a poll for UMass Amherst and WCVB that vibe-checked Mass. votersβ thoughts on Healey and President Donald Trump. The poll also found that 54% of voters want Healey to push back against President Trump βa lotβ if his actions conflict with state law or the Constitution, though some of his executive orders were moderately popular, including officially recognizing only two sexes, which got 43% approval.
π Itβs still winter, but nobody told Mother Nature. This week, Boston is finally getting some relief from our surprisingly cold and snowy winter. With temperatures hitting β wait for it β 50 degrees today through Thursday, itβll almost feel like spring. Even better, most of those days are looking relatively sunny, save for some showers today. The temps are going to cool down by Friday, but highs shouldnβt dip below 40 through the end of the week. Cue Gia getting overexcited, wearing a skirt, and immediately regretting it.
π₯― Bostonβs fave bagel pop-up has an official home. Brick Street Bagels, the (deservedly, IMO) viral bagel pop-up, is officially going brick-and-mortar! In an Instagram post on Monday, the biz announced that it's opening a permanent store in Southie, along with continuing its current South End operation. Thereβs no opening date yet, but we can expect Brick Streetβs signature bagels (duh) plus cream cheese, sandwiches, coffee, and more. If you want to help them out with start-up costs, you can donate and receive 120% back in credits at either location.Β
QUICK QUESTION!
π€ Before you read on, we want your thoughts: Does Jaylen Brown know who Chappell Roan is?
Let us know below!
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ONE LAST THING
The Celtics play βGuess Who?β

Images: Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images. Illustration: Gia Orsino
Does Jaylen Brown know who Chappell Roan is? Does Payton Pritchard know who Paul McCartney is? Celtics fans found out the answer on Sunday.
If youβve ever caught an NBA game (or been on social media), youβll know that sometimes during breaks, pre-recorded segments of players taking a silly quiz, like pronouncing Mass. town names, will play on the jumbotron. This time, it was JB and PP matching celeb faces to names. And it went β¦ interestingly.
The crowd audibly gasped as Brown failed to guess Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, and laughed when he mistook Luke Combs for Action Bronson. Meanwhile, Pritchard did even worse, missing the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Celine Dion, and Paul McCartney.
β Written by Gia Orsino
π€© Thanks for reading! As a Gen Zer, Gia would rather not discuss whether she recognized Jimi Hendrix.Β
π Special shoutout to todayβs sponsor, MFA Boston, for supporting local journalism and bringing culturally rich experiences to our city.Β
π₯³ The results are in: 48% of B-Siders say that they sometimes host or attend dinner and house parties, but mostly just for special occasions. One reader said: βgetting a group of 30 somethings to have the same night free is like herding cats.β
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