07/07/2025
I recently went to another great event hosted by Food for Free- this time at the Aeronaut brewery in SomerNova in Somerville. In addition to enjoying some of the literal tons of rescued food from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, I also got to enjoy some really creative beverages and… Read more
07/07/2025
As I look forward to the latest installment of the New England Hot Sauce Fest in New Hampshire on July 26 (which features our fiery friends at Spicy Shark), I am all ready to get warmed up at the 12th Boston Jerk Fest, which will take place on July 11 and… Read more
07/07/2025
In a blatant example of self-promotion, I am happy to announce that I will be interviewing Harvard Medical School’s own Dr. Sanjiv Chopra at Drip Café on Tuesday, June 17 at noon as the first of a series of author interviews based upon my popular author talk show, “The Writer’s… Read more
05/29/2025
With COVID and inflation and tariffs, a lot of people in the restaurant space have been paying more than their share. And few have been more drastically impacted than our brave immigrant brothers and sisters. That is why I was so gratified to find the hard-working team behind the Welcome… Read more
05/29/2025
Before I wrote and broadcast about food, I was a jazz journalist and I’m still always on the lookout for great places to listen to great music. And if they have delicious authentic Soul food- all the better! That is why I’m so fortunate to have met JaRon Eames and… Read more
05/29/2025
While many of us are staunchly on the side of “red” or “blue,” there is a growing movement of what has come to be called “Purple People” that see things in a calmer and more centrist and open way. If you are looking to change (and calm) your mind or… Read more
05/29/2025
For many years, King’s has been known for fun food and great bowling. I am such a fan that I hosted my own 50th birthday there and had an amazing time in one of their private rooms! Now King’s in Back Bay is opening a new special cover-free room at 50… Read more
05/29/2025
For many, summer is a time to relax and kick back and let the work slide a bit while you enjoy a favorite food or beverage. Unfortunately, hunger is not one to take a break and those who work to stave it off have had to work harder than ever… Read more
05/29/2025
When I am not talking about food, I am teaching writing and entrepreneurship to inmates at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office in Dedham, MA. While there, I get to work alongside and marvel at the efforts of the men and women in uniform who protect our community and keep order… Read more
05/29/2025
The last time I talked about going on a Classic Harbor Line ship, I raved about their Christmas sing-along party on Boston Harbor.Recently, I celebrated an even more important holiday (my birthday) and again I was privileged enough to celebrate it with my friends at Classic Harbor Line.In addition to… Read more
