06/09/2024
I was recently in Harvard Square having lunch and promoting my book on the glory days of the Ivy League at Dudley Café when owner Solmon Chowdhury told me that he had recently opened yet another new eating establishment at Hub Hall near the TD Garden in Boston. As I’ve… Read more
03/23/2024
Now that my book on the Ivy League is being sold at the Coop, Grendel’s and Dudley Café, I will be in Harvard Square a good deal more. Lucky for me, there are a lot more great places to eat and talk about the book. Even luckier- many of my… Read more
03/23/2024
The ancient Indian festival of Holi is March 24. Especially in this time of trial and trouble, it will be good to celebrate color and hope. And who better to lead the festivities than the community-minded team at Shanti? On March 30th from 2-6 PM, Shanti will partner with Roslindale Village… Read more
03/23/2024
The W Boston has long been a place to see and be seen. Recently, however, they introduced a new dining option that is hard to take your eyes off of! In partnership with TableMation Studios, the W now offers a three-course dinner menu that comes with three dimensions of immersive… Read more
03/23/2024
As anyone who listens to our spots or who just knows me knows, I will travel pretty far to hear the Winiker Brothers. They have been dear friends to both Jordan and myself for decades and are the go-to call not only when we want the best music for any… Read more
03/23/2024
Seth Greenberg has long been known as the man behind Mistral, Mooo, M80, and many more massive hits.This spring, he will make his latest splash on the banks of the Charles River when he opens MonteVerdi at the Four Diamond Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge. Turning the German into Italian, MonteVerdi… Read more
03/23/2024
My family and I are fortunate enough to have been invited by my wonderful in-laws to Italy next month. And while I enjoy spending time with them and have long wanted to see the stadium that was inspired by Harvard (Ha!), I recently found a new reason to not go-… Read more
03/23/2024
Another Pi Day has come and gone, but for fans of doing good for others and great food and drink, I have good news! As Matt’s Meals fans know, I also work with an organization called Project Insulin (a.k.a., “PI”) that is working to craft a generic insulin that will… Read more
03/23/2024
Though I am still not over the loss of Latina in Needham Center, the new spot om the corner looks to be a new favorite. Called the Common Room, the space brings together industry veterans from Hamilton in Brookline, Caffe Graffiti and Dante in Boston and the Salem Food Market… Read more
03/23/2024
While international chains continue to flood the already flooding Seaport, a few local legends continue to hang strong. Committee has been in the area for 10 years, serving award-winning Greek food that has since been echoed (but never equaled!) elsewhere in the area. And while the restaurant’s reputation remains strong,… Read more
