– Matt Robinson While everyone knows that H.P. Hood (www.hood.com) is New England’s largest and most-popular dairy, many may still consider it a bit old fashioned. However, with such contemporary creations as Planet Oat milk products and national distribution, the Lynnfield-based company continues to make MA and its cows proud! Among Hood’s most poplar products […]
By Matt Robinson Locally owned and operated OTTO Pizza is celebrating its 10year anniversary with “10 Years & 10 Towns,” and as a special treat, all locations will be offering a “Lobster Masher” pizza throughout the month of June as part of their monthly specialty pie program. These 10 years have been a long journey for Anthony Allen, a
Boston rocks Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” premiere party @ Bell In Hand July 26th While Boston has some of the best chefs and entertainers in the nation, not all of them are satisfied to rest on their local laurels. Some in fact are willing to pack up the truck, and head to
Though they have been known for their annual Ride for Food (which will take place this year on September 2), Three Squares New England (www.threesquaresne.org) has been adding another popular and productive event to heir repertoire in the form of their Ultimate Food Rescue Challenge, which took place this year at Capo in South Boston
Whenever I go to a restaurant, either in a professional capacity or just as a fan, I always do my best to order just what I want and what I can eat. Even when the chef is kind enough to bring out special items, I actively adjust my order so I waste as little as
And the Winner REALLY Is…: The definitive ranking of the greatest actors and actresses in Oscar history By Ken Grout Lemon Yellow Books http://lemonyellowbooks.com While my readers and listeners may wonder why a review of a book about the Academy Awards is on my food-related blog, older fans will remember that, before I was talking about
For decades, the South Street Diner (www.southstreetdiner.com) has been a staple on the Boston food scene. As the only 24-hour eatery in the downtown area (Ed note: Sad but true!), it offers traditional diner fare (e.g., corned beef hash, omelets, pancakes, etc.) as well as a surprisingly diverse and always delicious menu that includes their
I was not sure what to expect as I pulled up in front of Hancock Tavern in Quincy (www.hancock-tavern.com) on a rainy Wednesday night around 8:30. Even through the rain, I could see the many flat-screen TVs blaring games from all major leagues. So maybe it was to be another night at a sports
With its ancient history and contemporary health benefits, tea has grown much larger than the British Empire and is now a delicious and nutritious part of many daily regimens. Sadly, what many think of as tea is merely the dust that is left behind when the real plant is properly processed. Often, any remnants
As the Taiko drums called to every corner of the Museum of Fine Arts, the gustatory perfumes from 30 of the region’s most popular eateries grabbed hundreds of guests by the nose and took them through the grand hall in the MFA’s Art of the Americas Wing, where Ai Weiwei’s cycle-ical sculpture shared space with
