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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Boston.com and Time Out. Updated September 2026.
Bambara Cambridge
Each winter Bambara Kitchen and Bar takes over hosting Miracle at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge, dressing the lounge in twinkling lights for the season. Boston.com quotes the restaurant's general manager describing the pop-up as consistently popular with hotel guests and local regulars alike, returning again each year with new cocktails alongside classic ones. The Bambara team wears festive sweaters for the season. Order one of the new seasonal cocktails alongside a classic from the regular list.
Shore Leave · South End
Each winter Shore Leave's basement bar becomes Sippin' Santa, a tiki-inspired twist on the Christmas pop-up trend, dressed in tropical decor for the season. Boston.com describes a lineup of rum-based drinks built around allspice, pineapple and cream of coconut, served alongside the bar's usual tropical cocktail and burger menu. Order one of the rum-based holiday drinks alongside a plate from the regular burger menu.