Food & Dining
A guide to Boston’s interesting places to eat and drink
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 for lunch we had not gone there for dinner. We even decided to have our two children tag along. We […]
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 finally in sight. Boston’s Restaurant Week takes place this month and has been billed by some as the cure […]
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 meals in their school cafeteria that limit processed foods and emphasize the important of nutritious fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. […]
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 Dorchester Avenue, the Polish Triangle became an officially recognized part of the city on October 18, 2008. Traditionally it was […]
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 crash courses on wine? When the Second Glass hosts Wine Riot, its second snob-free wine tasting extravaganza, September 25 and […]
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 200 participating restaurant in and outside of Boston, you will find a few here and there that are offering a […]
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]
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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
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 get a discount over buying one at a time. And the concept is wonderful if you aren’t living paycheck to […]
Go Local This Summer At The Farmers’ Market
So often we associate the word “imported” with luxury. Wine from Italy, sheets from France; it’s practically become a contest to see whose belongings are more exotic. Yet when it comes to fruits and veggies, the best produce is grown close to home. Mainstream grocery stores often ship their fruit and vegetables from distant places, and harmful pesticides are widespread. But fear […]
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