05/27/2019
When Temazcal Cantina first opened in the Seaport in 2011, I liked the food and the view but was frankly put off by the iPad menus (despite being an Apple fan) and a scene that seemed to be trying a bit too hard. When I heard that Rebel Restaurants (which also… Read more
04/22/2019
As regular Matt’s Meals fans know, I am an eager but often unsuccessful gardener. I have reviewed and sang the praises of many books and products that are intended to help people like me, and yet I continue to have nee to make multiple trips to the garden store each… Read more
04/08/2019
As the season of outdoor dining continues to poke out its head, Bostonians are scrambling to find the best spots for people watching. Unfortunately, at many such spots, the food does not live up to the view. However, with their new downstairs walk-up window, the folks at Mooncusser’s fine seafood… Read more
03/28/2019
Do you remember the taste of hazelnut spread? Do you still put it on crepes or even ice cream as an adult? Were you aware the top ingredients are sugar and palm oil and thenhazelnuts? Fortunately, there is an alternative! From Choopoons, the makers of Simply Free plant-powered foods, comes Shocolat,… Read more
03/28/2019
Now that it has been revealed that the people behind Green Mountain and Keurig have, shall we say, questionable politics, it is even more high time for an alternative to the landfill-clogging, chemical-leeching plastic cups. As if on cue, here is Steeped Coffee! Set up like a traditional tea bag,… Read more
03/18/2019
With the recent demise of long-time favorite Brasserie Jo, a hole has been left in the Downtown dining scene, especially for those who enjoy partaking of Boston’s other great realm- the arts. Many were the nights when patrons previewed the Pops or summarized the Symphony at this famous French eatery… Read more
03/01/2019
After rib-bing it up on Food Network and the World Food Championships, Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe has brought his Chicago fire to Sunshine City. Parked just across the lot from Tropicana Field, Lampe’s rays shine brighter than any others in Tampa Bay and his smoker is always red hot! While… Read more
12/09/2018
In addition to being a world-traveling food writer, I also offer marketing consulting to individuals and entities of all sizes and styles. No matter where I go or with whom I work, a few things are consistent. One is that my clients initially think that they can do their own… Read more
