03/04/2025
It’s March, which means Mardi Gras is coming. And ‘round Boston, that means two things- Shaun Wortis’ Mardi Gras party is in the works and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble will be on the move. While I wait for Shaun’s latest hootenanny, I am looking forward to going to Scullers Jazz… Read more
02/13/2025
For years, we’ve talked about the Boston International Wine & Food Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel and the Boston Wine Expo. And while those are both amazing, I’m excited to pop the cork on a new wine event in Boston. On Saturday, February 15 from 6 to 10 PM, the… Read more
02/13/2025
There is not much better than an amazing meal at Prezza in Boston’s legendary North End. And there are a few better ways to wash down your favorite flavors than with a great Italian wine. Perhaps that is why owner Anthony Cutarano has arranged a Great Wines of Italy dinner… Read more
02/13/2025
Many times when chefs try to combine cultures and flavors, something falls flat. At the Watertown eatery named Nzuko, however, the curated combination of Haitian-Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors is pretty spot on! From conch fritters and plantains to hummus, grape leaves, and two types of falafel and meze boards that… Read more
02/13/2025
It has been a bit since I raved about Neroli Italian restaurant and market in Westwood, but they have so much going on, I just had to update people! As a family-owned establishment, Neroli prides itself not only on family-inspired recipes and friendly, comfortable service, but also on offering something… Read more
02/13/2025
As even Amazon has recently demanded that their staff work from the office, you know its time to rethink office culture! Fortunately, a growing set of area offices have been blessed with the addition of Craft Food Halls- a revolutionary concept in corporate catering that offers not only signature food… Read more
02/13/2025
As someone who primarily celebrates Hanukkah, I’ve always been fascinated with the traditions around Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other winter time festivals One which has particularly perplexed me is the tradition of Wassailing. I’ve thought about it since I was in elementary school chorus, but never quite knew what it was.… Read more
12/07/2024
While Chanukah is officially “late” this year (starting on December 25), the folks at The Charles Hotel are already getting into the spirit with the return of the Maccabee Bar pop-up at Noir. Through New Years Day, the street-level bar and nosherie will get totally lit (with safety-conscious digital candles, of… Read more
12/07/2024
Winter may not be the season when most people think of sailing, especially in Boston Harbor! Thanks to the creative crew at Classic Harbor Line, however, the holidays are a great time to set sail. In addition to private charters and other special excursions, Classic Harbor Line offers seasonal sailings… Read more
10/31/2024
It’s Fall in New England and that means cider season- which for me means checking in with my friends at Champlain Orchards in VT. And while I love their Mac & Maple and Farmstead ciders all year and their seasonal sippers like Honeycrisp and the recently-released Tuscan Blue are always… Read more
