Most children grow up in responsible homes where candy is only offered as a special treat. As the granddaughter of the owners of a popular candy shop in New York, Robin Hefland grew up literally surrounded by candy. Spending many delicious days taste testing and getting to know some of the all-time classic candies, she […]
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Every neighborhood has that place- That special place where the owners and bartenders know who you are and welcome you with a warm smile even if they do not. That place where you can come as you are and leave satisfied, knowing that you had a good meal and a good time. For the denizens
Time was when the Hard Rock Café was a place to drop in to get a bite of musical nostalgia washed down with a pricey burger and a drink. While the nostalgia is still a high point, the food and beverage are gaining fast!
Every day, hundreds of people race to the station to pack into the commuter rail and then race home from their stop to try to rush together a “home-cooked” meal. Seems a shame when there is such a great stop right at the stop!
Having lived for a spell in South Boston (a.k.a., “Southie”), I thought I had had my fill of Boston Irish culture. Little did I know that I would find what is perhaps a more authentic example (sorry, Mr. Bulger!) in Newton! From the outside, Dunn Gaherin’s (www.dunngaherins.com) looks a bit out of place, with its
Dining aboard the ships of Boston’s Spirit Cruises (www.spiritcruises.com) is reminiscent of the Golden Age of air travel. Beautifully-appointed surroundings. Breathtaking views. Attentive personal service. A surprisingly expansive menu. And, of course…a safety lecture.
If the traffic that has intensified since Chestnut Hill Square opened has not worn you out, a day of shopping at the trendy new center certainly will! From Anthropologie and Athleta to Francesca’s and Sail Loft (and, of course, Wegman’s), the Square offers a variety of places to pick up everything from gowns to groceries,
Amidst the hustle and bustle that is Chestnut Hill Square (the new shopping Mecca on Route 9 that features such roadtrip-worthy destinations as Wegmans, Soul Cycle, etc.) is the Boston-area edition of an Italian eatery chain that makes everyone feel at home- That is, if you lived in an Florentine piazza with a gleaming open
Karen Akunowicz Myers & Chang 1145 Washington Street, Boston www.myersandchang.com Having risen from “the swamps of Jersey,” Karen Akunowicz is now “The Boss” at one of Boston’s longest-running dining duets- Myers & Chang. Having started in hospitality as a bartender and manager, the UMass grad was eventually drawn to the flame and enrolled
