05/16/2023
I am a big fan of maple and a BIG fan of Branon Family Maple Orchards’ organic maple products. From their organic maple-to-go packs (which have saved me from many gallons of high-fructose corn syrup at various restaurants) to their maple Buffalo sauce, Maple Barbeque Sauce, maple-based seasonings, and maple… Read more
05/16/2023
As a fan of music and food, one of my favorite places to visit is Austin, TX. From beef ribs to fried chicken to donuts, Austin has some of my favorite places for some of my favorite foods. Though I miss the 6th Street scene sorely whenever I come home, I… Read more
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
After enjoying a successful set of chef chats and other food-related events, restaurateur and renowned sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg is expanding the offerings at his Harvard Square food and wine emporium Bonde (with an “e”). Among the options will be Wednesday night wine and food pairings that will feature everything from Indian… Read more
02/01/2023
While the Bruins have been said to win just because they play, Boston has another professional hockey team with a proud tradition- The Boston Pride. Having thrice won the Isobel Cup (which is the championship trophy named for Lord Frederick Arthur Stanley's daughter), Boston’s Premier Hockey Federation women’s league team is bringing… 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
02/01/2023
For many years, I have been talking about great places to get coffee. Perhaps the best place, however, is Africa, which is commonly considered the birthplace of coffee. If you want to get a great taste of some of the oldest and best coffees in the world, the African Coffee… 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
As the list of participants in my Vetrepreneurs© column continues to grow, I wanted to focus attention on some proud Veterans who have chosen to serve after their tours by serving great food and drink. Arch Watkins and Mark McLaughlin are former Navy pilots who ended up stationed in the… Read more
