When I went to Emerson, the campus was split between the Theater District and Back Bay. On the days when I made a mad dash from the corner of Boylston and Tremont to make it across the Common and the Public Garden in 15 minutes for a class, tourists would always stop me to ask one question.

“Can you tell me how to get to Cheers?”

I still hear the question asked in a Southern twang or a slow Midwestern cadence in my dreams, so I wasn’t surprised to see the story in today’s Globe about the continued popularity of the Bull and Finch Pub as a tourist destination. (Though I was shocked to see it was front page news.) (more…)

When tourists think of Boston landmarks, they often mention the Bunker Hill Monument, the Old North Church, or even the Bull and Finch Pub. But those are small-time compared to one of the city’s greatest monuments—the Pour House.

From college students who take advantage of the half-priced food nights to baseball fans who enjoy one of the bar’s huge beers after a game, it’s a tough place not to like. Which is why we were heartbroken to read the rumors flying around RedSoxNation.net and Yelp that one of our favorite dives was about to close.

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With Opening Day less than 24 hours away, the baseball season really feels like it’s getting started. The Green Line will be packed with confused out-of-towners, paying $5 for a hot dog suddenly seems reasonable, and bars around the city are stocking up on Sam Adams.

While we normally enjoy a nice bottle of Sam during the game, we think we’ll skip it tomorrow. The company has recalled an “undetermined amount of [bottled] beer” because glass particles may be floating around in the brew.

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