It’s Passover time, so we need to check in with Steve Peljovich at Michael’s Deli in Brookline. After all, where else can you get kosher (for Passover) beef knishes, broccoli kugel, and a homemade brisket that may very well be better than your Bubbe’s (just sayin’) all in one place? As if that weren’t enough, […]
It’s March, which means Mardi Gras is coming. And ‘round Boston, that means two things- Shaun Wortis’ Mardi Gras party is in the works and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble will be on the move. While I wait for Shaun’s latest hootenanny, I am looking forward to going to Scullers Jazz Club on March 1 to
For years, we’ve talked about the Boston International Wine & Food Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel and the Boston Wine Expo. And while those are both amazing, I’m excited to pop the cork on a new wine event in Boston. On Saturday, February 15 from 6 to 10 PM, the national sensation known as Uncorked
It’s that time of year when many people start to let go of their well-intentioned resolutions and slip back into less productive habits like overeating and drinking. Fortunately, a number of area eateries and event spaces have prepared for such moments of weakness with a strong set of non-alcoholic drinks that let you enjoy the
There is not much better than an amazing meal at Prezza in Boston’s legendary North End. And there are a few better ways to wash down your favorite flavors than with a great Italian wine. Perhaps that is why owner Anthony Cutarano has arranged a Great Wines of Italy dinner at Prezza on January 21
Many times when chefs try to combine cultures and flavors, something falls flat. At the Watertown eatery named Nzuko, however, the curated combination of Haitian-Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors is pretty spot on! From conch fritters and plantains to hummus, grape leaves, and two types of falafel and meze boards that combine influences from both regions,
It has been a bit since I raved about Neroli Italian restaurant and market in Westwood, but they have so much going on, I just had to update people! As a family-owned establishment, Neroli prides itself not only on family-inspired recipes and friendly, comfortable service, but also on offering something for everyone. As January is
In addition to offering protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals, flaxseed may help lower the risk of cancer, help maintain weight, and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. While some take issue with its gritty texture and bland taste, those excuses are going by the wayside, thanks to a bakery called Flax 4
As even Amazon has recently demanded that their staff work from the office, you know its time to rethink office culture! Fortunately, a growing set of area offices have been blessed with the addition of Craft Food Halls- a revolutionary concept in corporate catering that offers not only signature food systems like Project X Pizza, Sousviderie,
As a new-old administration settles in with an eye towards hindering the immigration that made (and continues to make) this country great, many are thinking of making a run for the border. Fortunately, for those of us who get turned away, there is a great way to get the taste of Canada without having to
