The sounds of St. Paddy’s…

The sounds of St. Paddy’s…

So I’m running around today, beating up old ladies for the last point cut corned beef, chasing down beers and perhaps some Bushmills. And then I paused for a second….and started to really think about tomorrow, my family and my history. We showed up here 

Left 4 Dead….Southie

Left 4 Dead….Southie

Just in time for the St Patrick’s festivities. Looks like some geek decided to make a Left for Dead 2 video game map. Notice the Boston Police paddy wagon and the East 1st Street sign….and of course M Street Park in the second video. The 

Got your ID?

Got your ID?

There’s some heavy language here….but some pretty funny standup. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld6l8SCzoh0]

You lucky Dot Rat!

You lucky Dot Rat!

So big Bobby Giglio of Dorchester won a hundred grand last month down at the Garden. Can you believe this pr*ck took off to Europe? His first stop should have been to the Twelve Bens to buy a round…..That’s grounds to get your OFD card revoked! 

The Currach…

The Currach…

So the Currach decided to make their own commercial….it’s sprinkled with extra cheese but it’s on the funny side. They do make a decent pizza…dont forget to vote on the Dot Pizza Poll. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWupKvT7YPQ] [polldaddy poll=5620115]

It’s official…

It’s official…

The Georgoulopoulos brothers have sold Ashmont Market. I am going to miss these guys. I wish them nothing but the best and would like to thank them for all they have done for the neighborhood over the years. My advice for the new owners…..dont change 

Spring is coming…

Spring is coming…

This is by far my favorite time of the year, March always snaps me out of my usual winter funk. You got St. Patty’s day, the clocks get turned ahead and the weather gets a little better every day. One of my favorite things to 

25,000 hits and counting….

25,000 hits and counting….

Another milestone for DotRat.com ….. thanks to everyone for your support. I’m so excited for the future….. I think it’s time for a Dot Day dance!! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ugwiYD5D5j8]  

Ever been down Carruth street?

Ever been down Carruth street?

I know…some of the most beautiful houses in Dorchester. This is what it looked like in 1889….when the Carruth family owned pretty much the entire patch of land from Carruth street down to Adams street. When you’re the director of the Old Colony Railroad, Dorchester Gaslight 

An evening at Peggy O’Neils…

An evening at Peggy O’Neils…

You can go anywhere in Dorchester and find yourself a watering hole. But for me there are a handful of places that are truly authentic. I’m talking about establishments that are woven into the fabric of Dorchester. Family run, with a vested interest and feel for their