It has been said that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Well- when the “book” is a product as fresh and delicious as Q’s Nuts, the cover does not really matter. Q’s Nuts has been around for 25 years and is constantly adding new flavors to their delicious menu of sweet and savory […]
Though I have been hanging out at Cambridgeside since it was known as the Galleria and Lechmere was more than just a stop on the recently-expanded green line, I had never considered it a place to go to eat. Recently, however, that has changed with the opening of CanalSide Food & Drink at CambridgeSide. Anchored
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
While the Boston Beer Company continues to strain at the definition of “microbrewery” as they continue to release more delicious varieties of beer to go with almost any food or event, it is good to know that another beer-loving company has begun to create foods that go perfectly with their beers. Created by a pair
As fans of Matt’s Meals may know, I am an olive fan. And while I am able to enjoy the best olive oils from food friends at Brelundi and the Greek International Market (which also has an impressive olive bar), I had never been such a fan of the pimento that is often placed inside
Though I grew up in the Merrimack Valley, my writing career first took root when I lived in Marblehead. And when you consider that my family shopped at Shubie’s all the time, it may be no surprise that I now write about great independent food makers. As they have been around for over 75 years,
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
I lived on the North Shore of Boston for many years and, though I have an ancient photo of my grandfather in front of the famed fisherman statue, the closest I ever came to Gloucester was a box of Gorton’s fish sticks. These days, between the amazing fermented foods from Pigeon Cove Ferments and the
As the world continues to spiral into disarray, more people are abandoning the status quo and finding ways to survive out of the office and off the grid. One of the best of these is Eric Christianson, a former Army Ranger who left the rat race of New York for the natural wonder of the
With all that’s going on in the Middle East, many are being discouraged to use many of the life-improving inventions that have come from the region. Fortunately, the food is still too good to ignore! In addition to Tzurit Or of Tatte, fans in MA can also enjoy the sweet creations of Liron Pergament Gal’s Choc-allure
