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Cones, cocktails and chicken—coolerama!
By LIGAYA TICHY
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Face melting abounds in the sweltering heat. Luckily, this week's adventure takes us aboard the Red Line, featuring the most air-conditioned trains of the bunch. OK, we made that up. But The Ice Creamsmith [2295 Dot. Ave., Dorchester. 617.296.8567. theicecreamsmith.com] is still waiting at the end of the road, so whatever. That's right, these homemade scoops promise to work magic with unique flavors, mix-ins and none of that singing gobbledygook. Huzzah! Kendra S declares she could have single-handedly supported them during her third trimester. This is an institution founded on cravings.
Moving on, we discover the The Blarney Stone [1509 Dot. Ave., Dorchester. 617.436.8223. blarneystoneboston.com]. Don't let the name fool ya; as Brian D tells us, "You probably won't be finding any old Irish guys with wool sweaters and scally hats," though the pleasantly eclectic crowd includes everything but. There's a good chance a barkeep with a deliciously lilting accent will charm you into some tipple—and you'll wind up perching on the patio, hovering over a pool table or working it on the dancefloor.
Oh dear, we got so wrapped up in the fun, we've forgotten to eat! Fortunately, everything's chill with Irie [310 Bowdoin St., Dorchester. 617.929.3866] down the block. This homey Jamaican place will pack you so full of jerk chicken, you'll feel like part of the family. Feeling adventurous? Eli G swears that the oxtail stew alone is worth the trip! If this doesn't entice you, then keep on walking because you'll inevitably stumble upon a Vietnamese place. It's a furious battle to determine the bombest joint around, as Tom E raves about Pho Hoa [1356 Dot. Ave., Dorchester. 617.287.9746. phohoa.com] while Qingjian S is eternally loyal to Pho 2000 [198 Adams St., Dorchester. 617.436.1908]. Either way, we're darn sure you'll leave pho-king happy.
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