Grilling Upstairs Tomorrow Night, Pig Roast at Shojo

Grilling at Upstairs on the Square

By Naomi Kooker

Some say summer is over. We say no way! Not until the autumnal equinox comes around September 22 will we submit to closed-toed shoes and even then...So, we’ll keep feeding you foodie things to do that are either outside or summer-friendly.

September 14, Upstairs on the Square is grilling. The a la carte menu includes skewers of flame-grilled shrimp and native sun-gold tomatoes; 16-oz. cowboy ribeye steak 
(with our own Texas toast); grilled corn-on-the-cob with spicy aioli; BBQ spiced-grilled half Giannone chicken; seasonal vegetables; and white pizza. Outdoor seating accommodates about 20 or so people, so come early to find your place in the setting sun (617-864-1933).

Shōjō, the new modern Asian in Chinatown, is hosting a pig roast September 19. The eight-course meal will include all sorts of sides and fixings (seatings at 6 PM and 9 PM; $80 per person; add $50 to pair with cocktails; 617-423-7888; click here for tickets).

And then there’s a recap of a few fav patios: Sweet Cheeks Q, Harvest, West Bridge and Orinoco Harvard Square. Get outside!