Sentenced To Sip Espresso Martini Garden Is Opening in Boston

It looks like a different kind of outdoor drinking spot is on its way to Boston.

According to its Instagram page, Sentenced To Sip is opening at the site of Alibi Bar & Lounge at The Liberty Hotel on Charles Street, with a post from the business saying "we're spilling the beans… you've officially been sentenced to sip at Boston's first espresso martini garden.... open to the public on saturday, june 13th — reservations encouraged — see you then." The website for Alibi indicates that the martini garden will open at the outdoor patio of the lounge, saying that "Our outdoor space has been transformed into an open-air espresso martini destination complete with twinkling string lights, lush seasonal décor, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for warm summer nights."

The address for Sentenced To Sip (and Alibi Bar & Lounge) is 215 Charles Street, Boston, MA, 02114. The website for Alibi can be found at https://www.alibiboston.com/

[June 16 update: According to its social media, Sentenced To Sip has opened.]

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Bodega Canal in Boston's West End Has Closed

A Mexican restaurant in Boston that was known in part for its cocktails and entertainment has shut down, and it isn't known if the place could return.

According to a source, Bodega Canal in the city's West End area is locked up and dark, with a check on the website for the place saying that the Canal Street spot is "currently closed" and to "please check back" on the website or its Instagram page for any updates. The restaurant and bar, which was located between Haymarket and TD Garden, first opened in the fall of 2018, offering small plates, tacos, bowls, tequila drinks, and more, while also featuring live DJs and dancing.

The address for the now-closed Bodega Canal was 57 Canal Street, Boston, MA, 02114.

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Porters Bar and Grill in Boston's North Station Area Has Closed

A Boston drinking spot that was popular with sports fans has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Porters Bar and Grill near North Station is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Portland Street spot saying the following:

We are closed permanently as of Saturday, 22 June 2024. 24.25 years -  not too shabby, will plan a more eloquent note maybe next week… It was not the happy ending we had planned for with a sale/buyer, but what a week to go out, huh!? Thanks to all the great staff and customers over the years, it was quite a [wild] ride !

Porters Bar and Grill first opened in 2000, being a place where Bruins and Celtics fans would go to before and after games, along with residents of the West End and nearby office workers.

The address for the now-closed Porters Bar and Grill was 173 Portland Street, Boston, MA, 02114. 

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