The ancient Indian festival of Holi is March 24. Especially in this time of trial and trouble, it will be good to celebrate color and hope. And who better to lead the festivities than the community-minded team at Shanti? On March 30th from 2-6 PM, Shanti will partner with Roslindale Village Main Streets to host a […]
The W Boston has long been a place to see and be seen. Recently, however, they introduced a new dining option that is hard to take your eyes off of! In partnership with TableMation Studios, the W now offers a three-course dinner menu that comes with three dimensions of immersive experience. Combining 3D animation and
As anyone who listens to our spots or who just knows me knows, I will travel pretty far to hear the Winiker Brothers. They have been dear friends to both Jordan and myself for decades and are the go-to call not only when we want the best music for any event but when we want
Seth Greenberg has long been known as the man behind Mistral, Mooo, M80, and many more massive hits.This spring, he will make his latest splash on the banks of the Charles River when he opens MonteVerdi at the Four Diamond Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge. Turning the German into Italian, MonteVerdi pays tribute to the Greenberg’s
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,
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
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
While I admittedly talk a better food game than I create, I still like to learn. That is why I was so bummed when Create-a-Cook closed and why I am so excited to see the space being revamped as Third Space Kitchen & Events. I recently met owner Eric Brown and found that he also
