01/10/2024
I was recently privileged enough to spend some time in the beautiful environs of Utah. While the skiing was good (at least compared to out east) and the new flag inspiring, one of my favorite finds came as I was headed back to the airport to come home. Just off… Read more
01/10/2024
While we have lost some great places in recent months (including Latina in my now native Needham), one of my favorite haunts from a lifetime ago is back and better than ever! When I started my writing career, Davis Square in Somerville was a regular stop. And when I was… Read more
01/10/2024
As temperatures drop, those of us who still want to dine al fresco are finding fewer options and opportunities. Fortunately, one of Newbury Street’s hottest hot spots is doing all it can to keep you warm even when the weather is not. As the overseer of one of the biggest patios in… Read more
01/10/2024
Living in Needham, I am blessed with tons of great places to eat! And while I mourn the loss of Latina, I still love digging into pizza at Hearth, dining at The Farm House, hanging at Blue on Highland, and spending time with the Winiker Brothers at Cook, and I… Read more
01/10/2024
While I admittedly talk a better food game than I create, I still like to learn. That is why I was so bummed when Create-a-Cook closed and why I am so excited to see the space being revamped as Third Space Kitchen & Events. I recently met owner Eric Brown… Read more
12/01/2023
In the Boston area, we are fortunate to host some of the best cultural institutions in the world and some of the best food as well. One of the venues that combines these two blessings is the Museum of Fine Arts, which has long been considered one of the greatest… Read more
11/29/2023
When most people think of diners, they may not think of healthy foods. However, as we have seen at the 50’s Diner in Dedham and at our favorite South Street Diner in Boston, such combinations can be deliciously feasible. While they may be famous for their pre-Sox game hot dog… Read more
11/28/2023
Though it is the home of the dramatically-inclined Beastie Boy progenitor Israel Horowitz and the Berklee-bound hero of the Academy Award-winning film Coda, and was a regular hang for legendary singer/songwriter Laura Nyro, Gloucester (which is also home to our friends at Pigeon Cove Ferments) may be better known for… Read more
11/28/2023
Combining the famed food heritage and hospitality of Europe with seasonal local ingredients, Thistle and Leek also combines the culinary pedigree of the legendary Craigie Street Bistro (where chef/owners Kate and Trevor Smith first met) in a cozy and familial space that is (rightfully) winning awards and accolades all over.… Read more
11/28/2023
While I recently raved about the long-lasting literarily-linked legend that is Harvard Square’s Grendel’s, I am just as excited to go back to the Square to check out its new sibling site, the Sea Hag. Named for another character in the Olde English classic, this just-as-cozy and satisfying spot offers… Read more
