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 […]
For many years, I have been talking about great places to get coffee. Perhaps the best place, however, is Africa, which is commonly considered the birthplace of coffee. If you want to get a great taste of some of the oldest and best coffees in the world, the African Coffee Club is a great place
Have you ever had a food or drink that you love so much you want to enjoy it now but also want to save some for a special occasion?I feel that way about the Fox Hill Maple wine from Snow Farm Vineyard. As the vineyard is located on an island, it is special to begin
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
While I remain a devoted fan and patron of the Boston Harbor Hotel’s Wine & Food Festival (which kicks off January 12 and runs through March), I am also looking forward to the return of the area’s largest weekend wine event – the Boston Wine Expo – which is scheduled to return to the Boston
As we prepare for skiing season, many of us will be headed up to VT to catch some great snow and beautiful scenery. Along the way, you will hopefully have a chance to enjoy some amazing maple syrup as well. While I have sung the praises of many maple-based favorites, including products from Ackerman and
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
Though I firmly believe that most golf courses should be used for low-income housing, I am a fan of the miniature edition. Unfortunately, around New England, the “putt-putt” season is relatively short. That is why I was psyched to find a place where I can play regardless of the weather and even enjoy an adult
From the days of Anthony Martignetti and for generations before, Boston’s North End has been known for amazing handmade Italian food that is at least as good as your parents made it. That is why I was so surprised (and pleasantly so!) to find a new eatery in the historic area called Pink Carrot that offered alternatives
