GBH uncorks the news that City Hall is considering several "open container districts" where people could buy something adult at a local restaurant and then just walk around sipping like we're a common New Orleans or Las Vegas.
Among the areas being considered: Kenmore Square, the Seaport, the North End, Downtown and, of course, Allston/Brighton, where maybe Tavern in the Square closed too soon.
Boston currently bans alcohol consumption in public, or at least away from licensed patios.
Restaurants downtown and in the Seaport are forever being hauled before the licensing board after being cited by police when one of their guest from away - like from across the pond or west of Worcester, doesn't realize just how buttoned down Boston is and walks outside, drink in hand. The restaurants typically then get off with just a warning, after agreeing to post prominent signs on every available wall and door, warning patrons to leave their drinks inside.