Gia Orsino

Boston

Writer at The B-Side

has a philosophy degree. using it every day at @bostonbside 🤸‍♀️

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ūüé∂ūüėč Boston Calling‚Äôs *better* lineup

1 week ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

ūüé® In the mood to get crafty? We‚Äôre hosting a glass-painting workshop at Crafts Zone‚Äôs Brookline studio on April 24 (you‚Äôll take home an adorable cup like this!). And remember, members get discounted tickets. Grab tickets here! ūü§ęPssst, B-Side members:Get your discounted tickets here. ūüĎÄWhat‚Äôs on tap today: Chaos at Harvard Karen Read round two How to act like a Bostonian Up first‚Ä¶FOOD & DRINKImage: Ben Stas for The Boston Globe.
š¶š Alexa, play āBorn to Runā

1 week ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

š«¢š¹ We donāt know if weāve seen a deal like this before. Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaportās stunning rooftop restaurant, Lifted, is hosting a dinner and tequila pairing, Alma Del Jaguar Tequila & Terroir, on April 24. Tickets are $135, but we have a secret: Weāre holding 20 B-Side Member tickets at just $50 each.
š¤"šŖ The Commonās sweet new secret

1 week ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

š„Ŗ Need lunch plans? Bon Me is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a $14 meal deal: Choose between three different meal combos that include items like their namesake sandwich, spicy ginger lemonade, and make-your-own bowls at every location throughout April. š«¶ Also: Happy One Boston Day! Every April 15 is dedicated to remembering the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing by coming together in acts of kindness. You can sign up to volunteer here.
đŠđ¸ Why Boston is pinching pennies

2 weeks ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

đ Nosy hive, rise up! Boston.com compiled a roundup of locals who made Forbesâ ârichest people in the worldâ list, including the Johnson fortune heir and, of course, Patriots owner and father to Josh Kraft, Robert Kraft. đWhatâs on tap today: Josh Kraftâs big plans Fenwayâs summer concerts The MBTAâs No. 1 fan Up firstâŚPOLITICSImage: Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe. Illustration: Gia Orsino.
👩‍❤️‍👩 🤔 Out: Tinder. In: ... TikTok?

2 weeks ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

😍 And it’s free cone day! Which means Ben & Jerry’s is slinging free scoops from 12 to 8 p.m. Find your closest scoop shop here! Emily and Gia met some very sweet B-Siders at the Faneuil Hall location at the last free cone day, and you KNOW we’ll be running it back after work. So … see you there <3 👀What’s on tap today: Student visas are dropping like flies Gov. Maura Healey’s first challenger The world of FKR-ers Up first… LOVE & RELATIONSHIPSImage courtesy of Julz Radley.
ūü•≥ūüć£ This restaurant feels like a party

2 weeks ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

ūüôč Are you graduating this spring? Have the Trump administration‚Äôs changes impacted your post-college plans? The Globe wants to hear from you for a story! Please fill out this quick survey, and a reporter may be in touch. ūüíú Alsoooo ‚Ä¶ New B-Side event alert! We‚Äôre co-hosting a B-Side Ride at Rev‚Äôd Indoor Cycling on May 3 followed by refreshments and mingling. Don‚Äôt forget: B-Side Members get $10 off ‚Ä¶ and a cute sweat towel.
š"Øš Your Fenway Frank is QUAKING

3 weeks ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

š¤” We thought we got out of April Foolsā unscathed ā¦ until we logged off from work on Tuesday and got got by this post from Friends of the Public Garden. Yeah, we actually thought they filled the lagoon with tea. Maybe next year. šWhatās on tap today: Local James Beard baddies An energy bill break Capital letter-gate Up firstā¦FOOD & DRINKImage: Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Boston Magazine. Illustration: Gia Orsino.
⚾🌭 How to slay Opening Day

3 weeks ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

🥐 B-Side members, we have an Opening Day treat for you: If you hit up Lakon Paris Patisserie’s Seaport location today through Sunday and buy the special Red Sox-themed croissant, you can get their viral tiramisu latte for FREE. Gia is trying the combo as she writes this, and she has to say … A+. 😉 And don’t forget: You can get this perk (and MANY more) too by signing up for the B-Side Membership.
šš¦ PSA: Free ice cream!!!

3 weeks ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

šØ New month = new deals for B-Side Members. Aprilās batch includes: 10% off at Bardoās Bar Pizza, $8 off Boston Single Mingle tickets, a whopping 50% off tickets to see comedian Joe Wong at The Wilbur, and MORE. Sign up here to take advantage! šWhatās on tap today: Bostonās mayoral ballot shapes up Greenway food trucks return April Foolsā!!! Up firstā¦APRIL FREEBIESIllustration: Gia Orsino. Lock in, B-Siders. Your April freebies just dropped, and boy, is this month STACKED.
šš§¼ Spring cleaning? Donāt stress.

4 weeks ago | bside.beehiiv.com | Emily Schario |Gia Orsino

š¦ Allow us to introduce our newest obsession: These handmade, upcycled sweatshirts with a lobster holding a cup of Dunkinā and a cig that simply say āMassachusetts.ā Adorable, hilarious, absolutely no notes. šWhatās on tap today: Spring changes at the MBTA A Red Sox romantasy night!? Ed Sheeranās North Shore weekend Up firstā¦HEALTH & WELLNESSDoes spring cleaning season stress you out?