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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Smoky, no-fuss comfort: When the week gets busy and you still want real Southern barbecue, Blue Ribbon BBQ nails it with counter-serve ease, a vintage vibe and plates piled with smoky meats, house sauces and classic sides.
Skip the North End: Carlo's Cucina Italiana is that cozy, family-run Allston/Brighton spot locals sneak to when the North End feels like a hassle, serving authentic plates, daily specials, and award-winning house favorites with a solid list of Italian wines, beer, and cordials.
Florals with personality: Owner and lead designer Daniel Lopez-Ospina hand-selects fresh blooms daily and turns them into contemporary, personalized arrangements that actually last.
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The five stories Brookline readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
The 11-story block-long office building at 31 St.
Full story at charlestownbridge.com ↗
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar, a South Florida-born Mexican restaurant known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and warm hospitality, has opened its first Massachusetts flagship location at Burlington Mall.
Full story at lifestyle.kotaradio.com ↗
At Community Rowing in Brighton, Massachusetts, anyone can learn to row on the Charles River, which has been a proving ground for generations of rowers and draws thousands of athletes to the city every October for the Head of the Charles Regatta.
Full story at whdh.com ↗
Two Massachusetts pizzerias, Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs in Cambridge and Palio Pizzeria in Hyannis, made the list of 27 best pizza places in America.
Full story at boston.com ↗
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