In Boston, there are many signs of Spring. People training for the Marathon. Spring Training in Florida. And the Walk for Hunger. This year, I can’t predict who will win the big race and where the Sox will place, but I can tell you for sure that, on May 4, thousands of people will gather […]
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing historian and chef Hélène Piñer for the online publication Jewish Unpacked and, as her latest book is a cookbook and as Passover is coming, I wanted to share it with you all as well! As a professor of Medieval French and Spanish history, Piñer has become an expert on Sephardic
While Passover may best be known as a story of slavery, there is a sweetness and sustenance to the Spring holiday that help keep more people participating than in any other Jewish holiday. In an effort to up the ante, chocolatier Sarah Shapiro of Wild Child Chocolate in Somerville has combined her passion for single-origin
It’s March, which means Mardi Gras is coming. And ‘round Boston, that means two things- Shaun Wortis’ Mardi Gras party is in the works and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble will be on the move. While I wait for Shaun’s latest hootenanny, I am looking forward to going to Scullers Jazz Club on March 1 to
For years, we’ve talked about the Boston International Wine & Food Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel and the Boston Wine Expo. And while those are both amazing, I’m excited to pop the cork on a new wine event in Boston. On Saturday, February 15 from 6 to 10 PM, the national sensation known as Uncorked
There is not much better than an amazing meal at Prezza in Boston’s legendary North End. And there are a few better ways to wash down your favorite flavors than with a great Italian wine. Perhaps that is why owner Anthony Cutarano has arranged a Great Wines of Italy dinner at Prezza on January 21
Many times when chefs try to combine cultures and flavors, something falls flat. At the Watertown eatery named Nzuko, however, the curated combination of Haitian-Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors is pretty spot on! From conch fritters and plantains to hummus, grape leaves, and two types of falafel and meze boards that combine influences from both regions,
It has been a bit since I raved about Neroli Italian restaurant and market in Westwood, but they have so much going on, I just had to update people! As a family-owned establishment, Neroli prides itself not only on family-inspired recipes and friendly, comfortable service, but also on offering something for everyone. As January is
As even Amazon has recently demanded that their staff work from the office, you know its time to rethink office culture! Fortunately, a growing set of area offices have been blessed with the addition of Craft Food Halls- a revolutionary concept in corporate catering that offers not only signature food systems like Project X Pizza, Sousviderie,
As someone who primarily celebrates Hanukkah, I’ve always been fascinated with the traditions around Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other winter time festivals One which has particularly perplexed me is the tradition of Wassailing. I’ve thought about it since I was in elementary school chorus, but never quite knew what it was. Fortunately, my friends at Champlain
