Dorchester Athenaeum
Dorchester Neighborhood Associations
Ashmont Hill:
http://www.ashmonthill.org/drupal/
Melville Park:
Savin Hill:
http://www.columbiasavinhillcivic.org/index.html
Dorchester Restaurants
224 Boston Street
224 is set in an historic house. In good weather you can dine outside in the award winning garden. The intimate bar boasts an ample beer and wine listand the menu is upscale comfort food incorporating local produce
http://www.224bostonstreet.com/
D Bar
Full service restaurant which seamlessly transforms into a nightclub as the night goes on. Open for great brunch on Sunday, Tuesday is showtunes night, dinner - a great place for a drink and dinner with your neighbor on their terrace.
D Bar's creative chef grows herbs and vegetables on the roof of the restaurant.
Ashmont Grill
Open for brunch on Saturdays and Sunday and dinner all week long for bistro fare. Chef/Owner Chris Douglas, formerly of Icarus fame, is also a neighbor. In good weather, enjoy your meal or drinks from their back terrace. Located in Peabody Square at the Ashmont T stop. Monday nights are Wine Nights at the Ashmont Grill.
Tavolo
Tavolo, Chef/Owner/Neighbor Chris Douglas' newest addition to the neighborhood is an friendly, innovative Italian restaurant. Enjoy a quick bite at the large comfortable bar or attend their popular weekly theme dinners focusing on different regions of Italy. The produce is locally grown. Located at the Ashmont T stop. You can also pick up a pizza on your way home from work
The Blarney Stone
Great neighborhood pub/sports bar/restaurant with an outdoor terrace for dining. There is a lively bar scene and the menu is ever changing representing the seasons. Located at the Fields corner T stop.
http://www.blarneystoneboston.com/html/home.html
Dot to Dot Cafe
Internet cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner (on Thursdays) by a Cordon Bleu trained chef - live music coming soon......
Ledge
Restaurant and pub with great terrace for dining alfresco - great menu - New addition to the neighborhood!
Dorchester Shopping
Cedar Grove Gardens
Specialized nursery, eclectic gift shop, floral arrangements for any occasion - be sure to say hello to their resident cat
http://www.cedargrovegardens.com/
Dorchester Farmer's Market
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=76
Community Organizations
DOT Art
