In addition to being known as a center of technological and medical advances, Kendall Square had developed a reputation as a food hub as well. Fortunately, one of the main spokes off that hub has recently returned! Yes, our long-time friends at Shanti have reopened in Cambridge and are already offering special things to their […]
As a chocolate fan who is always looking for excuses to eat more, I have long been a fan of such suppliers as Red Chocolate (who offer chocolate with no added sugar that tastes as good as any), and Flava Naturals (which packs in so much extra health-supporting flavanol that I feel like running to
Having grown up just outside of Salem, MA, I am well aware of the wild world-famous wonder that is their annual Haunted Happenings celebration. And while my friends and family and thousands of other revelers have been able to participate in this moving party every Halloween, there are many for whom this time of year
I have spoken many times about the new slew of non-alcoholic beers. And while I already enjoy HOP WTR, Hairless Dog, Athletic, Partake, and Heineken 00 (which I recently had the pleasure of trying IN Amsterdam!), I am VERY excited to see the eagle-eyed brewers at Harpoon get into the game with their fresh and
As kids go back to school and holidays lurk just around the corner many are looking for places to stock up on supplies and other good stuff. In my town of Needham, we are fortunate enough to have most of it taken care of at the Needham General Store! Located just across the street from
We have often sung the praises of our friends in food trucks and celebrated those – like Clover and The Dining Car – who have grown into successful brick-and-mortar businesses. But perhaps no trucker has traveled further than Avi Shemtov, who started with his pioneering Chubby Chickpea truck and recently opened a second location of
There is nothing like hanging out at Harpoon’s tap room enjoying their amazing pretzels and ever-growing menu of malty favorites or chillin’ and cornholin’ in their outdoor beer garden, and their festivals (such as Octoberfest, which takes place this year September 30 through October 1) are the stuff of legend! From October 12 through November
We recently talked about the new museum at the Reher Bakery in the Hudson Valley (which is DEFINITELY worth a visit, especially as it is also home to such drinkable favorites as Cooper’s Daughter’s liquors and Graft, Hudson North, and Left Bank ciders) that has ties to our friends at the Gefiliteria. As a token
It is October and, around my house (and my happily German-infused neighborhood), that means one thing- Oktoberfest! And while many of my neighbors look forward to the latest Pilsners or local faves like Harpoon and Sam Adams’ Octoberfest beers, especially as I am admittedly a bit of a lightweight, I am usually more into what
As Matt’s Meals fans know, I also publish a column called Vetrepreneurs© in which I profile Veterans who run their own businesses. What you may not know is that the column was inspired by the many Veterans I found in the food space while working on Matt’s Meals!Among my latest favorite fighter’s food is Dax
