Known for such award-winning Harvard-area hangs as Alden & Harlow, The Longfellow Bar, and Waypoint, Chef Michael Scelfo is crossing the border to Somerville with his latest sure-to-be hit, Josephine. In so doing, he is also crossing a larger border (both in terms of time and space) to the kitchen of the Sicilian grandmother after whom the new […]
Many years ago, I sang the praises of a great restaurant just outside of Boston called Brothers. It not only offered great food made by – you guessed it – a set of brothers, but it also featured amazing music by two of the most talented brothers in the area – Bill and Bo Winiker.
I know that I have said it before, but I LOVE Donut Villa. And though the name may not do justice to the amazing and amazingly varied menu (all of which is, as I said, amazing!), the fact that the name has stuck for over 50 years and what started as one donut-forward store in
Many moons ago, I sang the praises of a restaurant and ice cream shop in Hudson, MA, that offered everything from amazing pizzas to an authentic speakeasy (complete with a secret password!) to incredible ice cream…and MORE! Since last we lauded, a lot has been happening, so I wanted to catch you all up and
Many people see Valentine’s Day as a day to celebrate their love and festoon their beloved with gifts and romantic expressions. Others, however, see it as a day of pain and heartbreak when old loves come back to haunt like a delayed Halloween with all the candy and tricks but none of the treats. For
While fall is typically considered a time for Harvest, when it comes to enjoying the bounty that results, Harvest in Harvard Square has been a staple for decades. As my book is about the Ivy League, I have been hanging around Harvard a good deal of late and always make an effort to at least
As Boston’s swanky Seaport continues to become overburdened (and apparently begins to sink!), it is reassuring to know that there is a great hotel called Yotel where you can eat and drink and even stay right at the entry (or exit) point so you can ease your way in or enjoy a last drink on
I recently enjoyed a concert by one of the first bands I ever reviewed – The Slambovian Circus of Dreams – at City Winery in Boston and it not only brought back memories of my earliest days as a writer but also my love for live music combined with great food and drink. Ever eager
Especially in these times when so many go without the basic necessities and so many more have challenges concerning healthcare, it is heartening to see a union between a hospitality organization and a hospital that benefits all involved. The Viscariello Hospitality Group (which includes such South Shore staples as Mamma Mia’s, ThreeV, Carmela’s, and Mia’s
As I am not only blessed with a wonderful and brilliant wife from CT but also with her pizza-loving family, I am well versed in the ways of New Haven-style pizza. That is why I was so excited to hear that CT’s famed Sally’s APizza was coming to Woburn! (Speaking of hearing, it is pronounced
