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Fanny packs, hunger pangs and puppies welcome

By LIGAYA TICHY

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Remember when the only reason to board the Blue Line heading to Wonderland was to get to Logan? Passing the airport stop is a true rarity even among the most curious of Bostonians. Yet as yelpers divulge, a splendid world lies beyond.

As every swell day includes a consideration for liquid, naturally our first destination is Woody's Liquors [1035 Saratoga St., East Boston. 617.567.7345]. Most have never set foot in this place, and you may not even need to. Hint: They're on Jason B's speed dial. Bigger hint: delivery service. But if you're actually in the area, don't forget that every good friend knows it's top form to stash a fanny pack full o' nips for later.

Armed with spiking power and voracious hunger, book it to El Kiosco [972 Saratoga St., East Boston. 617.561.0101] to devour Colombian food that Zachary A's been feasting on for the past eight years. Plus, he opines that the servers could be the "best looking women I've ever seen." If you prefer redheads, plop down in front of the Little Mermaid wall at Donna's [980 Saratoga St., East Boston. 617.568.9314] for midday snacks or a hearty all-day breakfast. You'll be served by the Lady D herself and, according to Andrea M, who visits when she's got a hankering for home cooking, "You can't help leaving there with a smile on your face."

End your journey at Constitution Beach [799 Bennington St., East Boston]. Bike paths, playgrounds, kite- and dog-friendly spaces, oh my! With the vast gleaming ocean, it's indubitably fun galore. Jeff D digs plane-watching, sunsets over the skyline and the abundant picnic tables. Give us a killer sandwich and one of those wee little bottles, and we're good to go.

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