On Wednesday, March 9 from 6:30-10 PM at the Harpoon Brewery in Boston, Patriots legend Matt Light will host a special event t raise money for and awareness of his Foundation (www.mattlight72.com).  The event will feature Harpoon beers, food from Del Frisco’s, live music, and…Matt!

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As people become more and more conscious of what they put into their bodies, more and more of them are pulling out of the drive-thru and into the farm.

For those for whom 5 AM hog slopping is not a reality, there is Boston Organics (www.bostonorganics.com), a local venture that has very local roots.

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From the Toll House Cookie to the Fig Newton, Massachusetts has long been a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in the food space. For nearly as long, Babson College has been pumping out some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and leaders in all sectors.
That is why it may be no surprise that one of the nation’s most successful food-related incubators and support centers is located on the Babson campus.

Meeting weekly in a room that features a giant chicken and cookie to celebrate such notable contributors at Frank Purdue and Wally Amos, Jr. of “Famous Amos” fame, Food Sol (which can be found at the school website, www.babson.edu) positions itself as an “action tank” for food entrepreneurship. Considering anyone who eats to be a “food expert,” the organization which is led by 2011 MBA Rachel Greenberger, is intended to help uncover what people love about food and encourage them to bring it forth.

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With new restaurants opening daily, it takes something special for any one eatery to stand out. 
Since its beginning, b.good (www.bgood.com) has tried to make its mark by offering freshly-made food that is created and prepared by friendly people who care about their own health and also the health and wellbeing of their customers and their communities. Two years ago, the company launched the b.good Family Foundation, which raises funds and offers grants to deserving community initiatives that inspire and support such community engagement and involvement. Even more recently, however, many of their Boston-area staff have taken the corporate philosophy one step further by stepping right into Boston schools.

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As more and more chefs work to make a name for themselves by bending the “rules” of the kitchen and doing something to make themselves stand out, it is encouraging to know that there are still chefs who prefer remote jobs to base their reputation on what they do for others.

While he may be known as one of the most award-winning barbecue pit bosses in the nation or as the author of acclaimed books on food, Chef Andy Husbands of Tremont 647 and Sister Sorel in Boston’s South End (www.tremont647.com) is perhaps best known in the Boston cooking community for all that he does for the Boston eating community.

In addition to providing gone of the city’s best and most laid-back brunches (pajamas invited!), offering top-shelf tacos for rock-bottom prices every Tuesday night, and inviting his devoted fans behind the stove to learn how we works his gustatory magic, Husbands has been a long-time supporter of and participant in the efforts of Share Our Strength (SOS), the national organization dedicated to helping those in challenging situations improve their health and their lives through food awareness (www.nokidhungry.org).

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While many think of big ears and long lines when they think of southern Florida, there is a lot more to do and see, especially for older “kids.” From art and beaches to dining and dancing, to marveling in the truly “awesome” wonders of nature, the region between Miami and Key West can make for a great road trip or series of trips.

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