Itβs Wednesday, Boston.
π Gov. Maura Healey is gonna be out LATE tonight β¦ on βLate Night With Seth Meyers,β that is. Sheβll be on the show alongside Mass. native Mindy Kaling for her second major media appearance in a few days. You can catch it on Peacock.Β
π Whatβs on tap today:
Trumpβs tariffs are back on
Mayor Wu goes to Washington
Loganβs scorpion surprise
Up firstβ¦
RESTAURANTS
Itβs that time of month again β¦

Image: Handout. Illustration: Gia Orsino.
New season, new month, new restaurants. You already know Boston.comβs monthly list of restaurant openings is the perfect roadmap to up your foodie game.Β
Hereβs what hot this month:Β
πΈ Extra Dirty Cocktail Club, North End. Last year, we told you The Red Fox was the North Endβs trendy younger sibling. Now, it has a trendy younger sibling of its own. Enter: The Extra Dirty Cocktail Club. The clubβs sexy new space is tucked behind a curtain in the Red Fox. There, itβll host themed nights called βactsβ with prix fixe cocktail βtasting menusβ inspired by global locations and spirits. The first one, βAct 1: A Visit to Italy,β kicks off on March 5. $90 per person gets you three small plates, gelato, and three cocktails.Β
π Drifters Kitchen and Bar, Quincy. Drifters has the potential to become Quincyβs go-to neighborhood haunt, though a quick walk from the Red Line makes it accessible for non-Quincyites. It feels retro divey-chic, with leather booths, neon signs, and a 1 a.m. daily close time. The menu matches that energy, with comfort foods like steak frites au poivre, pizza, and a signature burger (which looks LEGIT), plus bar bites like wings and arancini. Thereβs also a bar with signature cocktails, a wine list, and drafts. Check out the menu on their IG highlights.
Things to try:Β
Drifter burgerΒ
Street corn fritters with avocado crema
Skyβs the Limit cocktail with tequila, coconut, and blood orange
π¦ͺ The Pearl, Brighton. The Dorchester seafood spot from husband-wife duo Mika and Malik Winder officially opened its second location at Boston Landing. Fans can expect the same βSouthern hospitality with city sophisticationβ philosophy and seafood-forward menu (plus brunch!), with a few location-specific twists. Think: Rotating daily crudo, a seafood tower, and a few special menu items like black miso ribs and a fried whole fish with coconut garlic sauce. You can peep the menu here.
Things to try:Β
Black miso ribs with guava and chili crispΒ
Rotating daily crudoΒ
Lobster mac and cheese
π³ Willow & Ivy, Back Bay. True to its name, the vibes of this spot at The Lenox Hotel are meant to bring the outside in β literally, there's an eight-foot ficus tree growing next to the bar. Itβll be open pretty much all day, from breakfast to 1 a.m. The food is meant to appeal to tourists and locals alike: Classic, approachable dishes with βdashes of boldness,β according to Boston magazine. That said, considering the listings and lack of prices on the menu, we wouldnβt throw around the word βapproachable.β It opens March 15.
Things to try:Β
Handmade tortillas and eggs with Portuguese chorizoΒ
Fresh-cut tagliatelle with bologneseΒ
Maine Lobster "Pie" with sweet corn
π Hungry for more? Check out the whole list of new spots here.
QUICK QUESTION!
π Which of these spots would you want us to try and review?
Let us know below!
TOGETHER WITH THE ROSE ART MUSEUM
Art that feels like a fever dream (in the best way possible)Β
Looking to add a little β¨whimsyβ¨ to your week β without spending a dime? The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University always offers free admission, so you can explore mind-bending surrealist exhibitions at no cost. Lose yourself in Leonora Carringtonβs mystical dreamscapes, Hugh Haydenβs uncanny twists on the familiar, and see how Surrealism continues to evolve in βSurrealism(s) β Then & Now.β Whether you're looking for creative inspo, a dose of the unexpected, or just a trippy backdrop for your next post, consider this your sign to step into the surreal.
CITY
Quick & dirty headlines

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πΈ President Donald Trumpβs tariffs (and their local impacts) are back on. Remember the tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports Trump threatened, then walked back, last month? Well, theyβre officially a go. Here in Mass., one of the biggest expected impacts is on energy: Gov. Healey estimated a 10% tariff on Canadian petroleum and natural gas could cost us $370 million a year. But other local industries like food (50% of the U.S.β fresh veggies are from Mexico), homebuilding, and cars wonβt fare much better.
π₯ Mayor Michelle Wu is in the hot seat. Wu, along with three other Democrat mayors, will testify today before Congress about Bostonβs immigration enforcement policies β a major target of the Trump administration, including βborder czarβ Tom Homan. The hearing will likely be tough (one expert referred to it as βa punching bag hearingβ), but Wu has been prepping with regular meetings with a bigwig law firm, advocates, and local members of Congress. Plus she has an ace up her sleeve in Bostonβs impressive safety stats. You can watch the hearing at 10 a.m. here.
π Another new Celtics doc just dropped. This Monday, and every Monday for the next eight weeks, weβll get to stream a new episode of βCeltics City,β a new doc from executive producer Bill Simmons about the Cβs. The doc spans generations, focusing on each era and the teamβs relationship with Boston β including our current stars. The Globe called the doc βthe best visual telling there has ever beenβ of the team, and if that doesnβt sell you, even Joe Mazzulla had something nice to say. You can watch the series on Max.
π΄ Ring ring! Spring break is calling! We never met a cheap flight we didnβt like, and youβve got loads to pick from during JetBlueβs three-day spring sale. Now through Thursday, you can score one-way flights out of Boston for as low as $49. We might be a little biased toward this $94 flight to Barbados and this $89 one to Grand Cayman. You can see all the cheap trips here. Note: Just be sure to read all the fine print because there are a few restrictions on when the deals apply.Β
ONE LAST THING
Loganβs scorpion surpriseΒ

Illustration: Gia Orsino
As if we needed another item on our list of irrational fears: On Sunday, a woman was stung by a scorpion at Logan while grabbing her luggage from baggage claim at Terminal E.
You read that right. A scorpion. At Logan Airport.Β
We have a lot of questions. To name a few: Why was there a scorpion in the airport? Why was it in her luggage? How did it get there? And, has this ever happened before? Unfortunately, right now, Massport has absolutely no answers, though State Police are investigating.Β
The woman was brought to the hospital. But thankfully, aside from being painful, scorpion stings are generally harmless. We guess all there is to say is β¦ be careful out there.
β Written by Gia Orsino and Emily Schario
π¦ Thanks for reading! IDK whatβs going on in airports right now, but we know we donβt want any part in it.Β
π Special shoutout to todayβs sponsor, the Rose Art Museum, for supporting local journalism and bringing free art that sparks conversation to the community.Β
π₯ The results are in: 65% of B-Siders say theyβve been able to find eggs despite our recent shortage. One reader said: βbeen able to find? yes. at a price im happy to pay? not so much.β
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