july 2023

Dear Marlo,

We're at that halfway point of summer, when warm air is less a feeling of relief and more a sense of expectation, and being out and about every day and night feels like an imperative. We've always got plenty of reasons to live our best summer lives – but this month we've got some extra special recos in the form of a road trip to Rhode Island and a quick jaunt to Florida...especially if you've never had the mind-blowing experience of getting a perfectly cooked steak via drive-thru window in under four minutes...no joke! Keep reading for more...

Summer East Coast style might seem to be all about the seafood…’til now. Get ready for the hoppiest pizza party in town when our fave Rhode Island neighbors, Narragansett Beer, team up with legendary Brooklyn–based pizzeria, Roberta’s, for a #HiNeighbor epic collab: the no fuss/no frills aptly titled Pizza & Beer Series.

From Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4, perfectly crafted pies and ice-cold pints will have a meet-cute you don’t want to miss. With supreme pizza pairings to new beer releases, we’re talking a match made in foodie heaven under the backdrop of primo brewery vibes + waterfront views. For all the deets, check out Narragansett’s events calendar, then grab your most fun friends to try the dreamy match up of two Brooklyn and Providence originals, combined!

Considered one of the greatest inventions of the 20^th century for road trip warriors, kitchen-weary parents, and late-night partiers – the drive-thru is worthy of celebration. And celebrate we will on National Drive-Thru Day, Monday, July 24!

For those lucky enough to live in the Sunshine State (hello Tampa, Orlando, and Fort Myers!), BE SURE to drive on through to Aussie Grill by Outback. The home of the country’s first steak via drive-thru (yes, STEAK – and it’s prepared perfectly in under four minutes!), Aussie Grill's got reason to celebrate – and they're sharing it with you! With any steak order on July 24, get a FREE Regular-sized (16 oz) Salted Caramel Milkshake.

Not in the mood for steak? Aussie Grill is also known for its award-winning Bacon Bomb Burger, Crispy Sriracha Chicken Sandwich, Sliders, and more. And let’s not forget the Bloomin’ Rings (the drive-thru-friendly version of their older sister’s famous Bloomin’ Onion, natch). One thing we can guarantee: you won’t believe these bold, fun flavors are coming out of a drive-thru window. But 'tis true; Aussie Grill does Fantastic Food, Fast.



Remember the fabled 3-martini lunch? We know, we know...we miss those days we never got to experience too... Well, the time is now for all of us under the GenX, Millennials, and GenZ umbrella to band together with what we propose as the NEW 3-martini lunch: say hola to the 3-margarita lunch. And where better to kick it off this summer than at Lolita.

Whether we're talking patio on the Fort Point Channel or the gorg new outdoor oasis mere steps from Copley Square, we can't think of a better place to play hooky this summer. Location-specific pro tips: At Back Bay, try the new Ranchero Sliders, which pair perfectly with our favorite tipple, the Diablo Margarita. At Fort Point, the new Spicy Mango Shandy made with Narragansett Del's Lemon Shandy is ONLY available on the patio; it's so refreshing you'll forget all about that dreaded mid-summer humidity.

So, whether you're seeking the perfect spot to revel in a summer Friday or to simply rock your own Don Draper moment, you'd be mad to miss out on Lolita this season.