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Shaq Boogies at Strega; Chelsea Handler Parties Alongside Theo Epstein

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Plenty of celebs, from Shaquille O’Neal to Micky Ward to Scott Brown to Chelsea Handler, were on the prowl in and around our fair city during the holidays. For sightings, read on.

Strega Waterfront: Shaquille O’Neal letting loose and dancing the night away with his ladyfriend, Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander. [Inside Track/Herald]

Ultra 88: An odd melange consisting of Chelsea Handler (sipping Belvedere, natch), Theo Epstein, and Donnie Wahlberg, ringing in the new year. [Inside Track/Herald]

Woodward: Scott Brown and family, supping and celebrating. [Inside Track/Herald]

House of Blues: “Irish” Micky Ward and The Bosstones’ Dickey Barrett, meeting ‘n greeting for charity. [Inside Track/Herald]

North End: Vampire Diaries starlet Katerina Graham, dining in what she called “Little Italy.” Close enough … [Names/Globe]

The Independent: Former Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo, grooving to the tunes of DJ pal Tom Kielty. [Names/Globe]

New York Stock Exchange: OK, not exactly a dining destination, but Blue Ginger chef Ming Tsai rang the NYSE bell the other day with his son David. [Names/Globe]

Shaq Boogies at Strega; Chelsea Handler Parties Alongside Theo Epstein