Forget the mall and door-busting; shop local this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! Check back, as this roundup will be updated!
Booze + Blooms
Treat yourself to some fresh flowers at EBO + Co Grocery. Or pick up a bottle of wine or some fresh oysters Book yourself a spot at one of their many events/parties!
Cup of Coffee
Just a simple cup of coffee helps our small local coffee shops! Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite spots to get some in Eastie!
Food + Drinks
Support our local restaurant scene this weekend by taking a shopping break for a meal, a cocktail, or picking up a gift card!
Chocolate
East Boston just got a little sweeter! Petrova Chocolates – is now open at 277 Border Street! This new chocolate boutique was established back in 2020 as an online shop, but this will be its first brick-and-mortar location right here in Eastie. According to Petrova’s website, their chocolates are entirely handmade in small batches. The entire process to produce a batch of bonbons takes three days. Each mold is carefully polished and then painted with colored cocoa butter. They look almost too pretty to eat…ALMOST!
Cupcakes
Pick up some cupcakes from Lolly’s Bakery! They are as pretty as they are delicious!
The Hobby Shoppe
Pick up some educational/learning toys at the Hobby Shoppe! Here’s what they have to offer!
Painted Plover Provisions
From candles to dog collars to jewelry and self-care items, Painted Plover is one-stop online shopping for gifts!
It’s called Fashion.
MadRag has on-trend clothing for women! Stop by and shop their festive holiday collection! MadRag is located at 221 Border Street.
Bloom + Grow
Bloom and Grow
Muzzy’s located on Chelsea Street has every kind of plant imaginable and the expertise to guide you to pick the perfect one for your living room.
Man’s Best Friend
Hungry Tails has many brands of high-quality food and treats, in addition to toys, clothing, leashes and collars and more!
Stoop Love
Market Floral Studio will spruce up your stoop! Market Floral Studio can create pretty containers of festive greens and flowers to line your front stoop or windows customized for the space and sunlight!
Book a Workout
Southie has so many fitness studios in the neighborhood and many are having Black Friday deals on memberships! Here’s a roundup of neighborhood fitness studios!
Did we miss your favorite small business? Let us know in the comments below!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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