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This week marked the opening of Cape Cod’s first Aldi grocery store. Thursday was the official opening day and ribbon cutting ceremony for the store.
Those who decided to show up on Thursday, particularly those who showed up early, had access to a few perks.
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The first 100 customers to the new store received a “golden ticket” that could be worth up to $100. Those 100 customers also received an Aldi “goodie bag.” All customers at the store on Thursday were able to snag a free tote bag, too.
Aldi will also run a $500 gift card giveaway that stretches from Thursday through Nov. 17. Codes will be placed throughout the store for shoppers to scan and enter.
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Company officials said Aldi will also donate $1,000 to Feeding America as part of the opening week celebration.
New Brunch Options At Two Massachusetts Spots
Also this week, BOSA Coastal Italian, in Haverhill, and Boston’s F1 Arcade announced the addition of brunch to their offerings.
At BOSA, brunch entrees include options like banana bread French toast, a breakfast burger with pancetta, cheddar and a sunny side up egg, or a variety of sandwich options made with Sal’s Pizza dough. Brunch cocktails have also been added to the bar program, including a mimosa and a Gran espresso.
Brunch will be served at BOSA from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
At F1 Arcade, the brunch menu is now available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and also during the arcade’s morning watch parties, which live-stream F1 Grand Prix races across the country. Upcoming Watch Parties include:
Signature cocktails and “Designated Drivers” mocktails, playfully named in honor of the Grand Prix, are on the menu, joined with food options like eggs benedict, avocado toast and acaí bowls.
Here’s what else was cooking this week in Massachusetts:
Freebie Of The Week
Beloved and evergrowing bakery Levain is set to open a new spot in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood on Nov. 22.
In addition to the new space bringing cookies to the neighborhood, the first 100 guests at the bakery on opening day will get a Levain tote filled with “bakery swag.”
The grand opening begins at 8 a.m. with a ribbon cutting, so plan your day around this for one of the totes.
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