This past Saturday Shocktop came to the rescue by inviting us and all of Boston to pretend it was Summer for an evening. Yes, it is still freezing outside, but the Summer-themed bash was held indoors and for a few hours we really almost forgot we were on the tail end of the most snow-filled winter ever.
The event, #72andShocktop celebrated 72 degree weather and featured all of Shocktop’s best brews (our favorite being the Lemon Shandy, duh), lawn games, sand sculptures, lemon groves, an indoor bbq, a cabana deck with hot tubs and more. Sounds pretty unimaginable right? Well, it happened, take a look at our pictures below!
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In between Harvard Square and Porter in Cambridge, Temple Bar is our latest#JUGsApproved restaurant. Cool rustic decor, a creative menu, and top notch cocktails make this spot worth a trip across the Charles. Temple is the perfect blend of casual and sophisticated and is great for a first date, a business lunch, or a serious wine sesh with girlfriends.
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One thing we immediately observed upon visiting Seattle is that they LOVE food of all types. Unlike here in Boston, Seattle restaurants are open practically around the clock and it isn't unusual to see a group of friends sitting down to dinner at 11pm. In fact, the restaurant culture seems to overtake the need for bars or dance clubs, because, well, everyone loves to eat! Seattle is known for its top notch seafood, Asian fusion, and Scandinavian influences. We tried a bit of everything, so our Seattle Travel guide part 2 delves into our #JUGsApproved Seattle restaurants.
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We are always looking for new ways to get and stay fit. And this winter it has been tougher than ever before to workout regularly because a) there is 6 feet of snow b) public transit is a hot mess (or ....a cold mess) c) it is dark out all the time d) we are still poor from Christmas shopping.
But tools Class Pass and Gilt City Deals are keeping us on the ball. Through Gilt, I recently tried a month at Exhale Battery Wharf, and let me tell you, this is the gym to go to in the winter.
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It’s mid-January, aka time to stop dragging our feet and start making progress on our 2015 goals. Cam, Meredith and myself have decided to make the year a more adventurous one by exploring new places both local and beyond. First stop on the JUGs list: Seattle! More on how we booked our trip on a budget coming later this week.
Now let’s get on to the main event, what you need to know to start your week!
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Get familiar with these new names - 46 of Boston’s Best New Stores and Services ranked by The Globe.
Um WTF Bill Cosby still has two events scheduled for next month at the Wilbur Theater. Why the heck have these not been cancelled?!
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Have you heard of the Boston-based startup, Dunwello, yet? Dunwello is a great way to do some background research and read reviews on professionals in almost any service industry. For the JUGs, it means a great way to find trusted hairstylists, manicurists, masseuses, and other health and beauty industry experts.
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Winter is the time when our skin needs the most nourishing as we attempt to counter harsh winds and low temps, so we thought who better to catch up with than the eco-friendly bath and beauty company, Organic Bath Co.? Gianne Doherty, one half of the Organic Bath Co. duo, shared with us her experience of starting her own company with her beau, her daily beauty routine, and why it's important as a female to pamper yourself.
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Sure, you moisturize night and day, exfoliate, maybe even use a humidifier, but winter still does brutal things to your skin. Have no fear, this is where Skoah comes in to the rescue! The Vancouver-based spa has three footprints in Boston, and we were lucky enough to try it out last month.
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Happy Monday! How was everyone's weekend? Have you picked up your Christmas tree yet? I bought a tabletop-sized pine and it is nice and low-maintenance, the perfect amount of holiday cheer without dealing with the mess it can bring! Here are some updates for your week:
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Since most of our apartments don't have kitchens capable of cooking a family size Thanksgiving meal, we return home for the festivities and once again become the guests of our parents. But what happens when our parents want to come into the city and be our guests? If you're like me, a twenty-something's apartment does NOT have room for anyone looking fresh linens, let alone an extra queen bed. So where do we point our parents when they want to stay in the city? I've got your go-to list. And, bonus, most of these hotels you'll probably want to spend a night or two in as well, if your parents will let you!
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On Wednesday night Meredith and I attended Ladies Lounge at General Assembly which featured Eventbrite Boston's Senior Marketing Manager, Sara Steele-Rogers, and Bash Studio founder, Katheryn Yee. The two were brought together to speak on the theme celebration, and reminded us how important it is not only to market our events, but make them memorable.
So, in keeping with the celebration theme, I thought what better thing to talk about on a November Friday than more upcoming holiday events! Taking Sara's advice, I perused Eventbrite (which is also fantastic website to search for events, not just host your own) and within minutes gathered our top picks for the "must-attend" holiday events in the area. Here are our picks, including one for this evening:
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It's no secret that the JUGs love a good time, so when we had the opportunity to tour the Anheuser Busch Brewery in Merrimack, NH we jumped on it. We were actually surprised to realize how close the brewery actually is to Boston - took us less than an hour to get up there, giving us plenty of time for beer tasting!
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