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, […]
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,
As the world continues to spiral into disarray, more people are abandoning the status quo and finding ways to survive out of the office and off the grid. One of the best of these is Eric Christianson, a former Army Ranger who left the rat race of New York for the natural wonder of the
I recently raved about the cleverly-distributed smoked salmon and other seafood delights from Twin Light Smokehouse and Cape Ann Fresh Catch. But what good is great smoked salmon without something to shmear it on? While I was recently privileged to enjoy fresh-baked bagels from Montreal, I have found a place that is much closer that
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
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!)
Many years ago, I sang the praises of a great restaurant just outside of Boston called Brothers. It not only offered great food made by – you guessed it – a set of brothers, but it also featured amazing music by two of the most talented brothers in the area – Bill and Bo Winiker.
I know that I have said it before, but I LOVE Donut Villa. And though the name may not do justice to the amazing and amazingly varied menu (all of which is, as I said, amazing!), the fact that the name has stuck for over 50 years and what started as one donut-forward store in
Many moons ago, I sang the praises of a restaurant and ice cream shop in Hudson, MA, that offered everything from amazing pizzas to an authentic speakeasy (complete with a secret password!) to incredible ice cream…and MORE! Since last we lauded, a lot has been happening, so I wanted to catch you all up and
