Boston - July 02, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Beef and beats.

GO
Bobby’s Burger Palace Opens
What: Celeb chef Bobby Flay’s first New England resto serves shakes, fries, and ten burger varietals infused with classic flavors from U.S. regions. Our pick is the Dallas, a spice-crusted patty with coleslaw, Monterey Jack, barbecue sauce, and pickles.
Why: Flay of beef.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
Where: Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. (860-862-2277).

CELEBRATE
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
What: Pack a picnic and enjoy a day of sunshine (here’s hoping) before a free Pops concert (featuring Neil Diamond) and a night of eye-popping pyrotechnics.
Why: Good times never felt so good.
When: Sat. Oval opens, 9 a.m.; Boston Pops concert, 8:30 p.m.; fireworks, 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Esplanade, along Storrow Dr. Enter by Berkeley, Clarendon, Dartmouth, or Fairfield Streets.

EAT
New England Steamer Pot at The Beehive
What: Dig into a vessel of andouille sausage, lobster, steamed clams, butter, and garlic.
Why: What a crock.
When: Daily, 5 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 541 Tremont St., South End (617-423-0069).

JUDGE
Burger Battle
What: Taste mini versions of the three finalists (the chefs at Sel de la Terre narrowed down entries) and vote on which deserves a spot on the resto’s menu for the month of July.
Why: A battle royale (with cheese).
When: Sun., 4-6 p.m.
Where: Sel de la Terre, Long Wharf, 255 State St. (617-720-1300).

LISTEN
Jazz in July Free Concerts
What: Spend your short lunch hour listening to local musicians play groovy jazz in the sunshine.
Why: Smooth out your week.
When: Thru July 31. Wed. & Fri., noon-2 p.m.
Where: Wed., Summer Street Mall; Fri., Reader’s Park, 10-24 School St.