With the passing of local lions like Fred Taylor and Eric Jackson, the Boston Jazz scene has not been what it once was. Even though the great rooms like the Savoy and Pauls’ Mall are long gone, there are still holdouts like Sculler’s and Wally’s keeping the Berklee-fed Boston sound alive. Recently, a new space […]
As it was once called the Athens of America, it makes sense that Boston is at the forefront of the Greek revival that appears to be running through the restaurant space like an Olympic (or Boston) marathoner. And while many popular places have followed, the Farm Grille & Rotisserie in Newton and its sister store,
Of all the diets I have explored in my constant effort to keep myself and my readers and listeners in shape, the ones with which I have the most trouble are those that cut out wheat. While for me it is a matter of preference, there are many people for whom avoiding gluten (a protein in wheat) is a
My family and I are fortunate enough to have been invited by my wonderful in-laws to Italy next month. And while I enjoy spending time with them and have long wanted to see the stadium that was inspired by Harvard (Ha!), I recently found a new reason to not go- or at least to not
Now I get to talk about two of my favorite food-related things – Michael’s Deli and beer! As anyone who follows us knows, one of our favorite friends in the industry is Steve Peljovich of Michael’s Deli in Brookline. Not only does he have the best corned beef and other deli favorites around, but he
As I have been bringing my book on the Ivy League and my live author interview series to more venues (such as the Needham Library, where I will be interviewing everyone’s favorite radio host, Jordan Rich, on April 30), I have had to find more snacks to bring for my guests to enjoy as they
As someone who was involved in the “gig” economy before it was “hip” and as a freelancer who wears many hats (maybe too many sometimes!), I have a special place in my heart for fellow hustlers who use their skills to help themselves and a lot of other people as well. As an author who talks about
Another Pi Day has come and gone, but for fans of doing good for others and great food and drink, I have good news! As Matt’s Meals fans know, I also work with an organization called Project Insulin (a.k.a., “PI”) that is working to craft a generic insulin that will allow people who cannot afford
Though I am still not over the loss of Latina in Needham Center, the new spot om the corner looks to be a new favorite. Called the Common Room, the space brings together industry veterans from Hamilton in Brookline, Caffe Graffiti and Dante in Boston and the Salem Food Market in a comfy space that
While international chains continue to flood the already flooding Seaport, a few local legends continue to hang strong. Committee has been in the area for 10 years, serving award-winning Greek food that has since been echoed (but never equaled!) elsewhere in the area. And while the restaurant’s reputation remains strong, the savvy team behind it
