Ways to savor the solar eclipse if you’re hungry or thirsty
Restaurants and hotels around the city won’t be going dark this Monday. In preparation for the upcoming solar eclipse, eateries in and around Boston are featuring special food and drink deals. Before and after the eclipse — which passes over the city from 2:16 p.m. to 4:39 p.m. — here are six tasty and money-saving ways to celebrate.
“TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE BLUE MOON”
The Liberty Hotel is crafting a specialty cocktail in celebration of the total eclipse called “Total Eclipse of the Blue Moon.” It includes tequila, Benedictine, lemon juice, orange juice, agave nectar, and more. The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., libertyhotel.com
THE “TWILIGHT” SAGA: “ECLIPSE”
MOVIE PARTY Alamo Drafthouse in the Seaport will host a screening of “Eclipse,” the third movie in the “Twilight” saga, to celebrate the total eclipse on Monday. Themed props, custom-packaged hand warmers, moon keychains, and more will be offered to guests to trying to get into character. April 7, 11 a.m. Prices vary. Alamo Drafthouse, 60 Seaport Blvd. #315, drafthouse.com
DECK 12 ROOFTOP WATCH PARTY Take in the eclipse from the rooftop of Deck 12 in Seaport. Throughout the eclipse’s approximate passage over Boston, the restaurant is offering half-priced appetizers with the purchase of a drink alongside complimentary eclipse glasses. April 8.
2-5 p.m. 65 Seaport Blvd., Boston. Prices vary. deck12bos.com ROOFTOP@REVERE HOTEL WATCH PARTY Head to The Revere Hotel rooftop from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday for a glimpse of the solar eclipse with themed drinks and snacks. Eclipse glasses will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $5 per person, not including the drinks and food. For more information and to buy tickets, visit reverehotel.com.
Plenty of chains are getting in on the action, too, including:
FREE WHOPPERS AT BURGER KING All eclipse week long, Burger King is offering a buy-one-get-one-free Whopper special to Royal Perks members. By texting “ECLIPSE” to 251251 on the day of the eclipse, account holders are eligible for one free burger any time from April 8-15. Customers can sign up for the loyalty program through the BK app or online. April 8. For locations, visit bk.com.
“TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HUT” When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s a great deal. On April 8, all Pizza
Hut locations will be selling large pizzas, topping included, for $12. This special is available for carry-out, dine-in, or delivery. April 8. $12. For locations, visit pizzahut.com.
APPLEBEES Applebees’ Perfect Eclipse Margarita is on offer through April 14. The drink is made with Patron Premium Blanco Tequila and Citronge Orange Liqueur, as well as Monin Blue Raspberry syrup, Monin Passion Fruit syrup, lemon, and lime. Available until April 14. applebees.com
SONIC BLACKOUT SLUSH FLOAT Sonic Drive-In, with locations in Peabody and Stoughton, is rolling out a specialty sweet treat to coincide with the specialty event. The blackout slush float, made with vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and “blackout slush flavor” (cotton candy and dragonfruit) is 370 calories and is available from until May 8. Additionally, Sonic will be giving away solar eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last with every purchase of the specialty drink. Through May 8. $3.99. For locations, visit sonicdrivein.com.