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We sipped Painkillers (active ingredient: Pusser's Rum) and double-fisted Ken-Tikis, and admired fezzes.

Tiki, with its "exotic" beverages and fashions, is how the 1950s imagined the faraway tropics and, back in the day, Bostonians seeking to escape the onslaught of wintry mix patronized "Polynesian" establishments serving up high-proof tropical fantasy. Bostonist talked to president Hanky Panky and spokesbroad Pink Lady about their annual charity shindig.

The Herald reports that thieves in California lifted $27 million dollars (and possibly more) from a retired Harvard professor of medicine. Ralph Kennaugh, a former Harvard Med School professor, moved to Cali from the South End just two months ago. Adding insult to injury, the paintings had not yet been insured in California. We always knew those Left Coasters were up to no good. A $1 million reward is being offered for the return of the paintings and $5 million for information leading to the thieves' arrest.

Remember Rhys Williams, the inebriated Boston EMT on injured leave who allegedly shot the brothers of his deceased former partner after attending a benefit for the deceased former partner and then treated the men he just shot? There may be more to it. One of the victims, along with his wife, was arrested in April after a fight in the South End. Attorney Peter Horstmann, who represents Williams in the shooting on Sunday, alleged April's incident could be a factor in the Abington incident. All charges alleged until proven under law.

Yesterday may have been the official start to Fall, but Bostonist isn't ready to let go of the summer just yet. And what's more summery than eating fried seafood while sitting on plastic chairs? Luckily, the Morse Fish Company in the South End serves up fresh fish in a clam shack-like environment year-round. The nautical decor, highlighted by a giant mural of fishermen on one wall, might even make you feel like you're by the beach.

-- A 25-year-old Dorchester man is in critical condition after he was stabbed multiple times early Saturday morning. Boston police arrested one man in connection with the attack. [BPDNews]

-- Police found a 37-year-old man stabbed to death in a South End room Wednesday night after responding to a call from a woman who had found his body. No arrests have been made, and police have not speculated about the motive of the killing. [BPDNews]

-- A man was shot dead in the South End during the afternoon on Independence Day. The 24-year-old was killed by multiple gunshot wounds on Shawmut Ave., near Ball Park. No arrests have been made. [BPDNews]

It seems that happy hour is truly back in Boston. No, bars still can't offer drink specials like in so many other states, but they can offer a close second with cheap and delicious food. Rocca is one of the many Boston restaurants that has picked up on this trend, and their 5@5 deal is one of the best around. Two choices would definitely be big enough for a meal, or order them all and share with friends.

-- Undercover Boston cops busted a Newton man who allegedly tried to sell them $200,000 worth of black tar heroin in the South End on Friday. The man, 34-year-old Amando Avila, faces multiple drugs charges. [BPDNews]

All of the choices are tasty (even the crispy tofu, considering that this Bostonist is not a fan of the tofu), but there are a few real standouts in the bunch. The candied garlic spare ribs, 2 per order, are sweet and savory, with a crispy caramelized exterior and meat that falls right off the bone. The veggie rangoon, which looks more like an eggroll, is filled with cream cheese and tender shredded vegetables. And the edamame gyoza are crunchy envelopes stuffed with pureed edamame, an excellent combination of crispy and smooth textures.

-- John Mentor, a 23-year-old Hyde Park man, was indicted this morning in the attempted murder of three Boston cops. Mentor allegedly fired a gun at the officers during an attempted drug arrest on April 13. District Attorney Daniel Conley said, "The evidence suggests a cold-blooded decision to shoot and kill Boston Police. But for the defendant’s bad aim and the officers’ immediate response, this could have been a multiple homicide." [Suffolk County District Attorney's Office]

Sage, formerly of the North End, now of the South End, doesn't seem like the best spot for cheap eats. Pastas hover around the $20 mark, and entrees run between $20 and $35. But between the hours of 5:00pm and 7:30pm on Monday through Friday, only $10 will buy you a heap of food in the form of delicious little bar bites.

We've seen the dinosaurs of our city, aging restaurants like Great Bay, Aujourd'hui and Icarus, go down this week, felled by the figurative dust cloud of the recent recession. Great Bay closed its doors this weekend; Aujourd'hui, in the Four Seasons, will become a private function room later this month; Icarus will close on July 1. All have cited the economy as a major factor in their decision.

-- A man was stabbed in front of a house on Howland Street in Dorchester this morning shortly before 10 a.m. Toddlers in the building may have seen the violence. [Herald]

-- A 17-year-old boy was shot to death in broad daylight outside a home at 70 Tonawanda St. in Dorchester. A neighbor said that the shooter fled in a silver SUV, but no arrests have been made and no motives have been advanced in the killing. [BPDNews, Herald]

                 

On Saturday night, a line of stylish 20-somethings - the men in blazers and Converse, the women in scarves and heels - snaked through the plaza outside the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts. Nine hundred and fifty tickets had been sold for the Wine Riot, the first mass tasting of its kind in Boston, and the Cyclorama space was soon packed with people who may or may not have been attending their first tasting, ever. Tyler Balliet, editor of wine publication The Second Glass and one of the event’s organizers, said that the goal behind this event was to “get people to drink more wine,” and by these standards, the event was a success.

-- Passive aggressive notes from BC are "great practice for when you are living alone or with your husband." [Passive Aggressive Notes]

-- A man was shot to death early Easter Sunday outside of a party at an apartment in Roxbury. The victim, an 18-year-old, had reportedly been forced to leave the party before he was shot and killed. [Globe]

Judging from the Finance Foodie's report, the South End tastes a lot like booze. High-end booze, at least. From rum-laced cupcakes to ice block martinis to winter cosmos to banana bread pudding with rum sauce, the Taste of the South End seems to have been a veritable bacchanal. With proceeds from the event going to the AIDS Action Committee, at least there was a good excuse for having a good time. In addition to the alcoholic treats, the Finance Foodie enjoyed seafood risotto, oysters shucked by Mayor Menino, and other South End goodies.

-- A Nantucket house painter allegedly killed a fellow painter after a drunken argument turned bloody last night. The slaying was the first homicide on the island since 2004. [Globe]

-- A man was found shot Saturday night on McBride Street in Jamaica Plain. The 20-year-old suffered life threatening injuries. Police have made no arrests and have hinted at no motive for the shooting. [BPDNews]

      

Spanish Sirens: Ravel's L'Heure Espagnole & Excerpts from Carmen

-- Three people were shot on a residential street in Mattapan Saturday night. None of the victims' injuries were life threatening, and police have announced no suspects. [Globe]

In late winter, Bostonist Locavores notice, charcuterie frequently gets some action in the media. People like to play with the bits of the animals that get slaughtered right before it gets too cold to feed them the things that are growing in the farms.

-- A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death aboard a Route 28 bus in Dorchester on New Year's Eve to become Boston's 64th and final murder victim for 2008. That number is two fewer than last year's total. The victim, Devonte Mauge-Franklin, was stabbed in the neck and back by an unknown assailant. [Herald]

Is it just us, or is this time of year exhausting? With all the shopping and parties, you need the right kind of fuel to get you through the day. Luckily, Gaslight, a French brasserie in the South End, is offering a filling and cheap brunch every Saturday and Sunday throughout this month.

Friday, November 21, 7-11 pm, $45

Tacos are traditionally a low-cost food, but gourmet tacos in a sit-down restaurant can be hard to find. Tremont 647 in the South End has recently instituted $2 Taco Tuesdays, and their offerings definitely fill this gap.

-- Boston Police Superintendent Robert Dunford is the subject of a internal affairs investigation after he allegedly pressured the Police Academy to turn a blind eye while his buddy, a drill instructor, had an illicit affair with one of his recruits. No formal rule prohibits Boston cops from getting together with other Boston cops, but the drill instructor's position of authority would leave open charges of sexual harassment if the allegations are true. [Herald]