10/23/2024
I’ve had a lot of action in Cambridge Porter Square lately! I’m selling my book about the Ivy league at Dudley Café (a great place in Cambridge and Boston that is run by my friends at Shanti, which is still one of my favorite restaurants in the area!) and am… Read more
10/23/2024
It’s the end of October, which means only one thing- it’s time for the Mardi Gras-themed Pumpkin Bash at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge! Backed by the legendary Vudu Krewe, long-time music scene stalwart Shaun “Wolf” Wortis will jam along with other local legends at a charity-minded, costume-optional hootenanny that… Read more
10/23/2024
Though it has been some time since I wrote about music, I still get a thrill about catching my favorite acts at area venues! And if I can enjoy a delicious meal at the same time- All the better! In fact, Matt’s Meals was very much created when I was… Read more
09/08/2024
While they have long been known for some of the best food and most engaging and attentive servers around for years, Davio’s has lately begun to expand their already impressive offerings into a growing menu of special events that may soon include author talks featuring a certain radio food critic!… Read more
08/29/2024
Fans of a certain age will certainly remember the legendary television commercials featuring Anthony Martignetti running through the streets of Boston’s historic North End doing his best to get home to his mother’s traditional pasta dinner- a dinner that was on and made more delicious by the Prince Spaghetti Company.… Read more
08/29/2024
Formula One racing is one of the most popular entertainments in the world. Unfortunately, not everyone can access it as easily as the privileged few who line the courses and drive the cars. And while Boston may not have a racecourse design coming anytime soon (Heck- We even bungled an… Read more
08/29/2024
Though I still miss Galit’s Treats in Newton Centre, the growing family of Bakey bakeries has helped ease the pain with their delicious menu of babkas and other bodacious baked goods. I really can’t get enough of this place and have made their locations in Boston, Brookline, and Newton regular… Read more
06/09/2024
I love to talk about independent restaurants, especially when they are run by a family! That is why I am so excited to share the news about the recent opening of the Post 1917 steakhouse in Reading. Located within the former home of Reading’s century-old post office, Post 1917 combines local charm… Read more
06/09/2024
I recently went to another new restaurant to hear the Winiker Brothers play. As they had played at such favorite spots as Brothers in Brookline and Cook in Needham (and my wedding), I was sure that the latest stop on their legendary tour would be worth the trip as well.… Read more
