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Ten Places to Celebrate National Margarita Day in Boston

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:33:05 +0000

Today is National Margarita Day, which means you should probably celebrate with...well, guess.

Whether you like them frozen or on the rocks, there are plenty of spots in Boston to grab a great margarita, from La Verdad's long list of tequila, to the inexpensive options at Border Café. Here are 10 of the best and most popular spots for margaritas in Boston.

Three Places to Celebrate Fat Tuesday in Boston

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:58:04 +0000

Most Fat Tuesday events in Boston tend to take place over the weekend, which is OK, I guess. It's not like we're the authentic deal up here anyway, but it's still nice to be able to celebrate Fat Tuesday on, you know, Tuesday, even if you're not in New Orleans.

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What to Do With Kids During School Vacation? Here Are a Few Suggestions

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:26:51 +0000

It's school vacation week, which means, odds are you might be stuck at home with them, pulling your hair out looking for something to do. And it's only Tuesday.

There is only so much "Phineas and Ferb" you can handle (trust me), so get them out of the house at some point. From the Children's Museum (right) to the aquarium, to the Museum of Science, there are plenty of ways to keep children occupied in the city this week. Just be forewarned, the ideas are pretty popular, so if you going to go, go early in order to avoid massive crowds.

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MBTA's Proposed Fare Hikes, Cuts in Service Don't Sit Well With Commuters

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:37:19 +0000

The MBTA's proposed fare hikes and service cuts have caused a stir in Massachusetts. Hundreds protested the proposals Monday night in Boston during a rally at Boston Public Library. According to Boston.com, the "T would raise subway fares by up to 70 cents and dramatically cut bus routes, eliminate ferries, and end weekend commuter rail trains."

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Truck Day Kicks Off Red Sox Spring Training

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:09:19 +0000

Can you feel it? Tomorrow's Truck Day at Fenway.

OK, it's little more than the Red Sox equipment truck being packed up on Yawkey Way, as it prepares for its trip south the Fort Myers, Fla. and the beginning of Red Sox spring training. Some though see it as the poetic re-birth of baseball, and the inevitability of spring.

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Super Disappointment: Where Does the Patriots' Loss in Super Bowl XLVI Rank?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:29:39 +0000

What an kick to the gut.

For the second time in four years, the New York Giants have snatched a Super Bowl victory from the grasp of the New England Patriots, beating them in Indianapolis last night, 21-17. Once again, it took an impressive fourth quarter drive by Eli Manning and the Giants, and left the Patriots with a last-second, Tom Brady Hail Mary, which was batted down in the end zone as time expired.

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Menino Vows Boston Police Ready for Any Super Bowl Celebrations

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:47:58 +0000

The Red Sox might start spring training in mere days, but there's a little game to get through before we all wonder if Josh Beckett and Co. can rebound from the disastrous end to 2011.

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Make Plans for Valentine's Day

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:30:48 +0000

We're just 12 days away from the most romantic day of the year, which means just one thing - If you haven't made your plans yet...get moving.

Luckily, we rounded up some great hotel deals in Boston for the big date, as well as some other events happening around Feb. 14. If you're just looking for a romantic spot in the city - say, to propose, here's a list of some of the most romantic spots in Boston.

Davio's Offering Special Buffet to Celebrate Super Bowl 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:56:25 +0000

In celebration of the Patriots' presence in Super Bowl XLVI, Davio's Italian Steakhouse has come up with a pretty nice way to enjoy the game as the Pats seek revenge on the New York Giants for...well, you know.

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Super Bowl Tickets Won't Come Cheaply

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:56:40 +0000

Heading to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl? Better have a hefty wallet.

As if flights weren't outrageous enough, there is, of course, the little matter of securing a ticket to the game between the Patriots and Giants. Tickets are running in the thousands of dollars on StubHub, where there were more than 3,000 remaining on Tuesday afternoon. The cheapest option: A $2,490 end zone seat at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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