Boston - June 06, 2007

Catch a Buzz

The Beehive Opens

It was Friday night, and Jimmy was antsy for action. He locked up the office and wandered over to that new gin joint down the street.

The Beehive was buzzin’. An artsy bird greeted him at the door. “Want a seat by the stage?” Jimmy nodded. He liked it here — he could blend in with the neighborhood ritz.

He ordered a Beehive Julep, a mix of rums, mint, and honey. “That’ll take the edge off,” he thought. He looked over the funky, gypsy fare: mussels and clams in garlic broth, cod with red chili gnocchi, toasted spaghetti, baklava for dessert. “Might as well get ’em all,” he sighed.

Suddenly, jazz filled the brick-lined room. The tunes fit the vibe — sultry, dramatic, unendingly hip.

Jimmy ordered another drink and sat back in his chair. “Not bad for another Friday night,” he thought, the sting of the workweek melting away. “Not bad at all.”

The Beehive, 541 Tremont Street, South End (617-423-0069 or beehiveboston.com).