Condé Nast Traveler has named Boston one of the best cities to eat in 2026, recognizing the city for its global flavors, waterfront dining, and having more neighborhood action than ever.

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-eat-in-2026

Join the Boston Tax Help Coalition for a free, virtual workshop for gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners on 1/14. Learn about City of Boston resources and if you qualify for free tax preparation services.

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Happy Small Business Saturday, Boston!

This Small Business Saturday, shop at local stores, dine at neighborhood restaurants, and encourage friends, family, and neighbors to do the same.

Join us for our next event with Startup Boston on 12/3 where founders and startup leaders will share how they’ve learned to design their year for impact.

Learn more and register: https://startupboston.registration.goldcast.io/events/da87f80a-93a4-43b2-a6b2-bb8f0374dff5

The 29th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour will take place on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, and will visit 16 neighborhoods across Boston!

Learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour at boston.gov/enchanted-trolley

Your favorite Boston business could be on this stage next year as a Legacy Business Award winner!

Nominate your favorite longstanding business for a Legacy Business Award before the deadline (11:59 pm tonight!) at Boston.gov/legacy

The City of Boston's Legacy Business Program is now accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Legacy Business Awards!

To be eligible, businesses must have been in business in Boston for at least 10 years.

Learn more and nominate your favorite business at boston.gov/legacy

Join the City of Boston for the 25th Annual Boston Gospel Fest on Sunday, August 31 at Leader Bank Pavilion headlined by gospel legend John P. Kee!

Learn more and get free tickets at: www.boston.gov/calendar/25t...

Liquor License Application Office Hours hosted by the City of Boston's Licensing Board will take place bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm this fall beginning on Wednesday, September 10.

Learn more and register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Congratulations to the 2025 SCALE Program Grant Recipients! 🎉

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 27 businesses participating in the City of Boston’s Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) Program.

Learn more about the SCALE Program at boston.gov/scale-program

Residents, neighbors, and visitors shopped with local vendors and small businesses, biked and walked along car-free streets, and came together to celebrate the neighborhood of Roxbury.

Learn more about Open Streets and view upcoming events at boston.gov/openstreets

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Streets Roxbury on Saturday along Blue Hill Ave, from Warren Street to Quincy Street!

Simon Davis performs at this week's Friday Afternoon Concert Series event at Sam Adams Park! 🎶

Presented by the City of Boston and Berklee College of Music, this weekly summer series features some of the best emerging talent in Boston’s music scene.

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We’re kicking off the Friday Afternoon Concert Series tomorrow with the amazing sounds of Lourde Childs! 🎶

Join us at Sam Adams Park from 12 pm to 2 pm for a free live performance in the heart of downtown.

The 2025 Open Streets season kicks off this Saturday, July 12 with Open Streets Roxbury!

During our Open Streets events, neighborhood streets are closed to vehicular traffic to safely make space for music, games, bicycling, community tabling, and more.

Last Thursday, the City of Boston Licensing Board approved 21 new zip code restricted liquor licenses for restaurants across Boston! 🎉

Congratulations to the Boston Magazine 2025 Best of Boston winners!

Last week the City of Boston's Office of Nightlife Economy launched the Late Night Food Trucks program!

This new program provides 10 food truck operators the opportunity to utilize public sites for late night food service.

Learn more and view the full schedule at boston.gov/night-food-truck

Since 2006, June has been nationally recognized as Caribbean American Heritage Month. The month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contribution to the United States.

Get ready to boogie, Boston! 🪩 Join us this Friday, June 27 at 5 p.m. for the 11th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party!

Dance the night away to Donna Summer's greatest hits with Real DJ Vince1 and enjoy roller skating on City Hall Plaza.

Learn more at boston.gov/donna-summer

Yesterday, Mayor Michelle Wu and City of Boston Director of Nightlife Economy Corean Reynolds announced Boston’s new Late Night Food Truck program.

The White Stadium Contracting Opportunity Fair scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025 has been postponed until further notice due to the citywide heat emergency.

You can stay up to date on the project via the White Stadium Supplier Diversity Webpage and Dashboard at: www.boston.gov/departments/...

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the operators and schedule for the City of Boston's Late Night Food Trucks! This new program provides 10 food truck operators the opportunity to utilize public sites for late night food service.

Learn more and view the full schedule at boston.gov/night-food-trucks

Join the City of Boston, Boston Legacy Football Club, and the White Stadium Supplier Diversity Advisory Group at the White Stadium Contracting Opportunity Fair on Tuesday, June 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the William E. Reed Auditorium.

Learn about upcoming White Stadium contracting opportunities and network with local contractors and business owners at the White Stadium Contracting Fair on Tuesday, June 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the William E. Reed Auditorium.

Register for this event at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...