Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. Last year alone, an estimated 297,790 women (and 2,800 men) were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Though breast cancer remains one of the largest health challenges for women, it has also spawned some of the most creative (and delicious!) means of supporting […]
While many people rush to Vermont in the fall to watch the leaves change, there may be an even better reason this April! Apparently, the upcoming eclipse will be visible throughout the Northeast Kingdom and right in the middle of it will be our friends at Snow Farm Vineyards. In fact, the Vineyard (which recently
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,
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,
Of all the diets I have explored in my constant effort to keep myself and my readers and listeners in shape, the ones with which I have the most trouble are those that cut out wheat. While for me it is a matter of preference, there are many people for whom avoiding gluten (a protein in wheat) is a
