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
Vermont is lovely this time of year (as it is at all times of year)! And while I continue to sing the praises of Champlain Orchards and their amazing (and expanding) menu of fruity-offerings (including some of my favorite ciders - which is saying something!), if there’s one thing I… 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
People say Valentine’s Day is just for lovers. I say it’s just for chocolate! As evidence, I submit the latest creations from one of my favorite Israeli imports (along with Galit's and BonaPita) - my Needham neighbor Liron Pergament-Gal of ChocAllure. Not only are her sweets some of the most… Read more
02/01/2023
Many moons ago, I sang the praises of a restaurant and ice cream shop in Hudson, MA, that offered everything from amazing pizzas to an authentic speakeasy (complete with a secret password!) to incredible ice cream…and MORE! Since last we lauded, a lot has been happening, so I wanted to… Read more
02/01/2023
By now, I have gone on and on about Valentine’s Day and chocolate and realize that it may be getting a little fattening even to listen to. Still, there is one of our favorite makers that deserves yet another mention- RED Chocolate. As the first (or at least best) no-sugar-added,… Read more
02/01/2023
During the recent Royal visit to Boston, many people wondered about who the Royals were wearing, where they were staying, with whom were they meeting, etc. Perhaps not as many pay attention to what they were eating. If this were the case, they would have missed out a one of… 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
12/20/2022
It’s Chanukah again and that can mean only one thing on Matt’s Meals- a mention of our favorite shmearing shamash- Steve Peljovich! I know that we talk about Steve a ton, but when your food is so good and you do so much good for the community, you deserve all… Read more
12/20/2022
As my fans know, I love chocolate! At this time of year in particular, however, there is certainly such a thing as too much of a good thing (no matter how good it may be)! That is why I am so grateful to have found a company called KLEIO who offer a… Read more
