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 […]
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
It’s Fall in New England and that means cider season- which for me means checking in with my friends at Champlain Orchards in VT. And while I love their Mac & Maple and Farmstead ciders all year and their seasonal sippers like Honeycrisp and the recently-released Tuscan Blue are always worth waiting for (as is
I have raved about the progressive programs offered at the New England Culinary Arts Training (NECAT) and recently had the privilege of returning to their main facility to share delicious food and encouraging stories with their students and staff. In honor of their many Caribbean-born students, the menu included intriguing inspirations from The Dominican Republic,
It’s the end of October, which means only one thing- it’s time for the Mardi Gras-themed Pumpkin Bash at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge! Backed by the legendary Vudu Krewe, long-time music scene stalwart Shaun “Wolf” Wortis will jam along with other local legends at a charity-minded, costume-optional hootenanny that is sure to be a
I was recently diagnosed with a genetic heart condition and am now looking down the barrel of some invasive procedures. Fortunately (or perhaps not), I have a number of knowledgeable friends who had similar situations and are offering me sound advice as to how to deal with my heart health effectively. Many of them have
It is rare for the neighborhood rivals at Harvard and MIT to get together on anything, but the cause of food insecurity is so important (and sadly so large) that the vo-tech school was willing to host the Party Under the Harvest Moon Gala that the liberal arts college was sponsoring for Food for Free.
As the days get shorter and colder, we all need something to keep our bodies warm, our minds engaged, and our spirits up, Thankfully, there is a bevy of great new courses and other treats at Commonwealth Wine School! Whether you are a novice sipper or a certified oenophile, CWS has events and offerings that
Though it has been some time since I wrote about music, I still get a thrill about catching my favorite acts at area venues! And if I can enjoy a delicious meal at the same time- All the better! In fact, Matt’s Meals was very much created when I was transitioning from reviewing bands until
