The Ice Creamsmith

Be sure to head to the Ice Creamsmith before it closes for the winter (It closes on Thanksgiving)! We love the homemade ice cream and small-town feel when you step into the Ice Creamsmith. We've tried a bunch of their flavors, and have yet to settle on a favorite... they've all been good! Although if we had to choose, Erin would take the pumpkin ice cream and Chris the banana!

www.theicecreamsmith.com
2295 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester
617.296.8567
Located in Lower Mills at the intersection of Dorchester Ave, and Washington St. Just north of the Milton T stop (Ashmont-Mattapan Trolley).

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Coming Soon: Dorchester Open Studios

Featuring the works of over 80 artists who live and work in Dorchester! We will be checking Dorchester Open Studios out on October 21 and 22. See their website for the complete list of venues and directions. Three studios are located in Lower Dot: Dot Art (Dorchester Community Center for the Visual Arts) north of Peabody Square, Red Dot Gallery and Walter Baker Lofts, both in Lower Mills.

www.dorchesteropenstudios.org
Dorchester Open Studios
Located at: Red Dot Gallery and Walter Baker Lofts in Lower Mills at the intersection of Dorchester Ave, and Washington St. near the Milton T stop (Ashmont-Mattapan Trolley) and Dot Art at 1775A Dorchester Avenue north of the Ashmont T stop.

Lower Dot is for Deval

From the signs and bumber stickers around our neighborhood it is apparent that Lower Dot is voting for Deval Patrick for governor in the Democratic Primary. Plus he is the only candidate with an office in Dorchester and he doesn't live too far away in the nearby town of Milton.

We will be taking our pilgrimage to Florian Hall in Dorchester to vote for him after we get out of work that day. Don't forget to vote on Tuesday September 19th!

www.devalpatrick.com

Flat Black Coffee Company (Coffee House)

We get our caffeine fix and help out the world when we buy a cup of coffee from Flat Black! Chris loves reading his paper there with a cappuccino or a Flat Black Freeze when it's hot out, and Erin likes to stick to her basic hot or iced coffees. Most of their selections are organically grown, shade grown, and fair trade. In addition to being socially and environmentally conscious, their drinks are great and the atmosphere hip and relaxed. The red swivel chairs are fun, and you're in luck when the window seats are open! The baked goods are tasty, as well.

www.flatblackcoffeecompany.com
1170 Washington St. Dorchester
617.298.1800
Located in Lower Mills at the intersection of Dorchester Ave, and Washington St. Just north of the Milton T stop (Ashmont-Mattapan Trolley).

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Dotini

We made Dotinis today! It was awesome. What is a Dotini you say? It is named after our beloved Dot (Dorchester) and is created by mixing citron vodka, Chambord, lemonade, and those "famous from your childhood" Dots candies. It has been made famous by both the Ashmont Grill and "Martinis on the Avenue", which is now an annual fund-raiser for the St. Mark's Main Streets (and Fields Corner Main Streets).

www.smams.org/dotini_party_06.php
Martinis on the Avenue @ The Blarney Stone (Tuesday 09.12.06)
1505 Dorchester Avenue. Dorchester
617.436.8223
Located in Fields Corner on Dorchester Ave. Just sorth of the Fields Corner T stop.

Farmers' Market (Milton Lower Mills Wharf)

There were about a dozen farm stands located along the Neponset River and near the Milton Landing Wharf. They had great fresh vegetables and fruits grown locally, fresh baked breads, salsa, homemade pies, maple syrup, potted plants and herbs, and even hand-made pottery, which make up this farmer's market. We stopped by the Re-Vision Urban Farm booth, where since 1990 their farm/homeless shelter has been growing vegtables off Blue Hills Ave. We have to say, our favorites were the Mango Salsa... mmmm! And Strawberry Rubarb Pie, fantastic!


Early July - Mid October
Thursday 1 - 6 pm

Wharf St., Milton
Located in Milton Village (Across the river from Dorchester Lower Mills) off of Adams Street. Just south of the Milton T Stop (Ashmont-Mattapan Trolley).

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Ashmont Grill

We love the Sunday brunch at the Ashmont Grill, although dinner is also excellent. It is one of our favorite restaurants in the entire city. This establishment in Lower Dot has a hip atmosphere with beautiful exposed brick walls and an amazing gourmet menu that highlights local and seasonal foods. The Huevos Rancheros is Erin's favorite brunch item and the portobello mushroom sandwich is her favorite for dinner (the soups are also really great). Chris loves the French Toast for brunch and the Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast with sweet corn polenta cake & grilled summer squash for dinner. We have yet to enjoy the garden patio seating in the back, but we can't wait to try it, along with exploring their extensive beer and wine selection at the bar.

www.ashmontgrill.com
555 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester
617.825.4300
Located in Peabody Square at the intersection of Dorchester Ave, Ashmont Street and Talbot Ave. Just north of the Ashmont T stop.

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Our New Blog

Welcome to our new blog! We are going to post cool things to do, cool places to eat, and cool stores in this amazing neighborhood of Boston...

Check back here soon...