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Especially at this time of year, many people are thinking of what to make for their family that will keep the gratitude and enjoyment up and the arguing and bickering down. With all the political and dietary limitations people bring to the table these days, it can be harder than ever to please everyone! Especially […]
I was recently back on my old stomping grounds of Harvard Square to promote my book on the Ivy League (www.lionstigersbulldogs.com) and, after visiting my old friends at Grendel’s for a delicious meal, I dropped by my other friends at Bonde wines for an after-dinner drink and a bit of oenophilic education. In addition to
It’s October, and that means only one thing- Pretzels! Well, okay, maybe football, school, raking, beer and pretzels, but let’s focus on the food side for now. When it comes to pretzels, I consider myself a connoisseur who is still hoping that Winzer Stube will open a franchise for their Hudson, WI, hofbrauhaus in Greater Boston. Fortunately, we already
It is harvest season in New England and that means it is time for some AMAZING food festivals! In addition to the Commonwealth Kitchen Food Show October 5 and the Harvest Party at Boston Public Market October 12, there is also the Boston Vegetarian Society’s Veg Food Fest on October 14 and 15 at the
It’s been a while since I talked about Boston Public Market, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten of my favorite food makers. For those of you who know, it’s an amazing place to see what is new and best about our local bounty. But those of you who still may not have been there’s
SCOOP ALERT! SCOOP ALERT! While I look forward to the Harvest Party at Boston Public Market October 12, I am also anticipating a delicious time with our creative friends at Commonwealth Kitchen when they host their 2023 Food Show on October 5. As the creative center for such local legends as AMG Snacks, Crooked Stick
Capital Grille coming to Dedham August 11 I have been a fan of Capital Grille for many years. In fact, my family and I have been marking my father’s birthday there for over a decade, And while we have no problem traveling to Chestnut Hill or Burlington for such special occasions, it is nice to
As a fan of diners and of local establishments with long histories, I have long been a regular at Johnny’s Luncheonette. For over 30 years, Johnny’s has been a staple of the Newton Centre community, drawing people in from far and wide and catering to such legends as David Mamet (who I saw there myself!)
In its never-ending quest to give area food, wine, and entertainment fans what they want, City Winery is offering a new program that will bring all of these and more to more people than ever by encouraging what some may say is the sadly lost art of of sharing. As part of their new “Pairing
Before I wrote about food, I wrote about Shakespeare and have been a fan for many years. I teach about him in most of my English classes and see every production I can. Among my favorites is the story of Macbeth- the noble lord who climbs to the heights of power through murder and deception
