In the olden days, Valentine’s Day was traditionally a time for men to make amends for past infractions of the love code by plying their paramours with roadside flowers and drug store candy. Fortunately, times have changed! These days, the gifts can come and go both ways and the range of quality options that are […]
As we have seen from Forij granola, Four Sigmatic, Pivot Coldbrew, Pan’s Jerky, and Tamim Teas, mushrooms seem to be the new superfood! In addition to being low-calorie sources of fiber, protein, selenium, and adaptogens and antioxidants, they have been shown to mitigate stress and the risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s.
I recently talked about local restaurant legend Seth Greenberg opening Monteverdi in Cambridge. Now another great Seth is planting a flag in another hot neighborhood. Wellesley’s own Seth Goldman (who you may know as the creator of Honest Tea and Beyond Meat) is finally ready to open his popular plant-based burger joint PLNT Burger (that’s
Though the Seaport may have already become too big for its bridges, there are still places to take in what was once the only view from the Hub’s newest neighborhood- that of the beautiful Boston Harbor. For years, one of the best places to capture a truly Boston moment was while dining at the legendary
Boston is famous for its historical landmark buildings, many of which have been open for centuries and have not changed in quite some time. And while it can be fun to get lost in yester-year, they are also as a place for updating and making productive changes. The Lenox Hotel has been peering over Back
While Chanukah is officially “late” this year (starting on December 25), the folks at The Charles Hotel are already getting into the spirit with the return of the Maccabee Bar pop-up at Noir. Through New Years Day, the street-level bar and nosherie will get totally lit (with safety-conscious digital candles, of course) and offering sufganiyot (basically
We have spoken often about the medicinal benefits of chocolate (as demonstrated by our friends at the flavonoid-packed FlavaNaturals), but at this time of year, the sweet treat can have the added benefit of making you feel warm and cozy inside and out. That is why I am so glad to announce that our friends
Winter may not be the season when most people think of sailing, especially in Boston Harbor! Thanks to the creative crew at Classic Harbor Line, however, the holidays are a great time to set sail. In addition to private charters and other special excursions, Classic Harbor Line offers seasonal sailings in their safe and ship-shape
We have often spoken about how Sol Sidell has used his South Street Diner near South Station to host special events that bring the community together. From hot dog parties when the Sox season starts to fundraisers for various groups and organizations (including Boston Senior Home Care, for whom he served as VP for 10
In my constant search to find great places to find great food made by great people from our great community (and beyond), I recently came upon a place – actually a series of places – that not only sells some of my favorite brands that I’ve talked about before (some MANY times!), but also a huge selection
