If you’re hungry for knowledge, then head over to the Harvard Book Store to browse their Pi display. MIT also has the non-edible side of Pi day planned for you. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, then you can grab a slice of pie at one of our favourite places for pie. Petsi Pies Petsi…
Author: City Living (Boston)
I am a writer and cook. I write about city living, travel, food, the arts and family. I raise my family in Cambridge & Boston and share tips for throwing cocktail parties, packing lunches, having fun on the weekend without going broke or losing your sanity.
Commonwealth Restaurant Cambridge: Marky Mark and the Funky Brunch
I’ve been waiting to visit Chef Nookie Postal’s Commonwealth for a while now, but our schedules kept getting in the way. Finally, this Sunday was the day. Our first order of business were the $1 oysters which are served from 11:00 am to 7 pm on Sundays. I love the space. It’s got a lot…
Lunch Meeting at West Bridge (Cambridge)
I love having lunch at West Bridge. The first time I went, the restaurant was new and lunch was very quiet. It was nice to see that this time the restaurant was probably 1/2 full. West Bridge has a beautiful rustic/industrial vibe (if that makes any sense – lots of nice wood and metal). It…
George Howell Coffee Shop (Newtonville)
This week I stopped into George Howell coffee shop in Newtonville. It was a great place to meet a friend for coffee. When I arrived, the place was completely full, but within minutes a table was free for us. There are a handful of seats at the counter and a 1/2 dozen tables or more….
NOH8 is for Everyone: Join in Sunday March 2nd
On Sunday March 2, The Westin Waltham Boston is hosting the NOH8 open photo shoot. Celebrity photographer and NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will be photographing as many supporters as possible from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.. Citizen models (and model citizens) are asked to arrive camera ready wearing a plain white shirt to match the look…
Future EGOTs: The show of a lifetime.
I just had the privilege of seeing the greatest show ever! It probably won’t be nominated for an Oscar, or a Grammy. It won’t make the cut for the Tony’s or the Emmy’s, but it’s where it all begins. They might not have had the perfect performance and hit every note and they may not…
Chocolate Party at the Rotunda: Be there or be square
This Saturday, end the school vacation week with a cocoa-covered bang. The Above & Below Chocolate Party at the Boston Harbor Hotel involves chocolate and skating a pretty perfect winter pairing. This chocolate-lover’s outing, takes place on Saturday, February 22nd from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the hotel’s Rotunda Room set high above the…
February Vacation in Boston: Play (Art, Eat, Play, Stay)
February vacation is a trip to the beach for some and sliding down the slopes for others. You don’t have to leave town though to have a great vacation. Play The museums are a great choice, and yes they may be busy over vacation but you can still have a great time if you plan…
My Many Crushes: Biltmore Bar and Grille & Craft Beer
I’m a crusher. I don’t crush beer cans. I don’t crush grapes. I do, have lots of crushes on lots of things including people too, but don’t worry I share them openly with my husband (it’s not weird I swear). So one of my latest crushes is on this rugged, little, tucked away spot in…
Boston Wine Festival: Valentine’s Day Continues
I love wine and I love food. I’m definitely not a connoisseur when it comes to wine, and I rely heavily on a good wine store, or store within a store like Formaggio Kitchen and Hi Rise Bakery, or a good sommelier. The best way to get to know wine is to try several in…
Café Beaujolais Coffee Cake: Our Go To Recipe
When I was head of the Parents Association I made this coffee cake on a Google assisted whim because we had buttermilk to use up. It was a huge hit and even the kids had a taste at the next class potluck because I made it again. Since then, it has been our go to…
Brunch in Boston: Oak Long Bar & Kitchen
A couple of weekends ago, several local bloggers were invited to Oak Long Bar + Kitchen to see what brunch at this historic, yet fabulously updated central Boston landmark was all about. We gathered around a few gorgeous tables and sunk into elegantly comfortable couches and cushy director-style chairs and within minutes felt like perhaps…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 