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Boston Restaurant Week at McCormick and Schmick’s
March 24, 2010 – 9:11 am | One Comment
Boston Restaurant Week at McCormick and Schmick’s

This past Friday we decided to try out some of the deals on tap for Boston’s Restaurant Week.  We knew we needed to find Seafood (yes we are Catholic).  Though my husband has frequented McCormick&Schmick’s …

Boston’s Restaurant Week, The Cure to the Winter Blues?
March 1, 2010 – 8:52 am | 2 Comments
Boston’s Restaurant Week, The Cure to the Winter Blues?

Or is it the Cure for the Summer Blues?  Please read the update for August 2010 Restaurant Week Options at the bottom of this year’s original Boston Restaurant Week post.
March is here and spring is …

Celebrate the Season at the Annual Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll
December 5, 2009 – 6:14 pm | One Comment
Celebrate the Season at the Annual Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll

There’s no American neighborhood that is more reminiscent of Christmas time in Charles Dickens-era London than Boston’s very own Beacon Hill. To celebrate the holiday season, Charles Street’s various independent businesses will open their doors on …

Chefs in Schools Initiative Helps Boston Children Eat Healthy Meals
September 3, 2009 – 11:20 am | One Comment
Chefs in Schools Initiative Helps Boston Children Eat Healthy Meals

Today kicks off the Boston Public Schools fall semester, and a growing initiative to improve school meals is underway. 8 Boston schools have implemented the Chefs in Schools program, which helps Boston children find healthy …

Five Food Spots in the Polish Triangle
September 3, 2009 – 8:43 am | 3 Comments
Five Food Spots in the Polish Triangle

The Polish Triangle is an area of Boston that starts on the border of South Boston and Dorchester and extends into the Edward Everett Square portion of Dorchester. Bordered by Columbia Road, Boston Street and …

Wine Riot II To Uncork Sept. 25 & 26 in Boston
August 28, 2009 – 7:46 am | 2 Comments
Wine Riot II To Uncork Sept. 25 & 26 in Boston

What could be better than an event with hundreds of wines waiting to be sampled? How about an event with hundreds of wines, plus a DJ, a photo booth, a lounge, food pairings, and free …

Boston’s Restaurant Week – Week 2
August 14, 2009 – 6:58 pm | One Comment
Boston’s Restaurant Week – Week 2

Despite it’s name Boston’s Restaurant Week continues on for a second week, starting up again this Sunday, August 16th and continuing on through Friday, August 21st.  In fact, if you poke through the listing of …

Not Much of a Thrill: Dinner at The Daily Grill
July 31, 2009 – 8:33 am | One Comment
Not Much of a Thrill: Dinner at The Daily Grill

The Daily Grill is an overpriced restaurant on Huntington Avenue. Read about Gabby’s experience.

Saving You Real Dollars: Up Close and Personal with QPONUS Founders [Video]
July 27, 2009 – 11:08 am | One Comment
Saving You Real Dollars: Up Close and Personal with QPONUS Founders [Video]

Last week I met with Jason and Nick to talk about their innovative website which brings consumers and local businesses together during a time of Economic downturn.

Sweet Deals
July 18, 2009 – 8:08 pm | One Comment
Sweet Deals

Buying in bulk is certainly not a new trend. Stores like BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco are built on the mentality that if you store up your goods like a practical little squirrel, you will …