05/15/2023
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… Read more
02/01/2023
While I am admittedly a lightweight when it comes to adult beverages, (which is both ironic and difficult when you consider all the great drinks that I am asked to try…and then talk coherently about!), it is hard not to love the many great tastes from my favorite moonshiners at… Read more
02/01/2023
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… Read more
02/01/2023
I have long been a fan of Farm Grill in Newton and its sister store, the Greek International Market in Boston. The only problem I have with them is that, no matter what I try when I visit either place, there is always something new and amazing that I have… Read more
02/01/2023
Though apple picking season may be a bit behind us, that does not mean it is too late for great cider (as if it were ever!). That is why I was so excited to hear all that is going on in one of my favorite cider sources- Champlain Orchards! While… Read more
12/20/2022
Though I firmly believe that most golf courses should be used for low-income housing, I am a fan of the miniature edition. Unfortunately, around New England, the “putt-putt” season is relatively short. That is why I was psyched to find a place where I can play regardless of the weather… Read more
12/20/2022
Now that we are (hopefully) visiting others for the holidays it is time once again to get gifts for them all! As usual, our friends at Boston Public Market have everything we (and everyone we know) could ask for…and more! From gifts to groceries and treats to trimming, BPM makes… Read more
10/24/2022
As kids go back to school and holidays lurk just around the corner many are looking for places to stock up on supplies and other good stuff. In my town of Needham, we are fortunate enough to have most of it taken care of at the Needham General Store! Located… Read more
10/24/2022
There is nothing like hanging out at Harpoon’s tap room enjoying their amazing pretzels and ever-growing menu of malty favorites or chillin’ and cornholin’ in their outdoor beer garden, and their festivals (such as Octoberfest, which takes place this year September 30 through October 1) are the stuff of legend!… Read more
10/24/2022
I know that I just sang the praises of City Winery’s new weekend wine tours and tastings and their mid-week wonder Wined-up Wednesdays, but speaking of singing, they just added two new sets of events that are sure to make their already delicious food and wine taste even better! To… Read more
