Wine

I was recently at my favorite independent bookstore – Blue Bunny in Dedham Square – and, lo and behold, there was a sign in the window proudly proclaiming that my book – Lions, Tigers, and…Bulldogs? – was for sale! I was so excited that I ran across the street to one of my favorite farm-to-table… Read more: MORE AND CLOSE

Before I promoted eateries and drinkeries on international radio, I was a contributor to such musical media outlets as Rolling Stone and Billboard and covered the music scene all over the world. On one particularly memorable assignment, I got to interview my bass idol Les Claypool and asked him which of the four was his… Read more: Pull out the cannon, Boys. Steal us some WINE.

Whenever I am at a loss for food friends to celebrate (as if!), I can always turn to our friends at Boston Public Market for good food news. I recently mentioned how Q’s Nuts has recently released a redesign of their popular packages and I never miss an opportunity to grab a Beantown Pastrami sandwich… Read more: EXPANDING THE MARKET

I lived on Concord Avenue just before Craigie on Main became the sensation it did. It has been decades since that was my neighborhood, but I recently made it back to try the newest dining destination at five Craigie Circle- Foragehttps://foragecambridge.com. As I am already a fan of their sibling restaurant – Few and Far… Read more: FORAGE-ING IN A FAMILIAR PLACE

It’s been a bit since I talked about an event at City Winery, but I just found out that singer/songwriter/guitarist Janie Barnett is coming on April 17 for a special show. Not only will the show be special in that it will feature the timeless music of the legendary Cole Porter as done in Barnett’s inimitable… Read more: EQUAL TALENT