The Leather District is a unique little corner of Boston nestled between Chinatown and the theatre district. It has a historic Boston industrial feeling and actually reminds me a little of NYC with unexpected restaurants, apartments, office buildings, and small independent artists and artisans. When you walk into Bel Ari, you are wrapped up by…
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A Study without Books & A Deli Beyond Rye: Kendall Square Dining
Kendall Square has had many upgrades when it comes to dining out. The days of long lines waiting for a bowl of chili or a simple sandwich are over. Now the time you spend on lunch is deciding where to go. Even the coffee options are endless. Do you grab a latté and a chocolate…
Amsterdam Falafel: Beyond Traditional
When Amsterdam Falafel Shop first opened in Davis square, I heard a lot of buzz about the place, but when I eventually made my way over there I didn’t immediately fall in love. Perhaps it was the dark and cramped space, but more likely it was because I had two kids in tow, I was…
Salem Loves Fall: I Love Seafood
Salem is a hot spot come fall, but there’s much more to it than witches and witch hunts. We love to go to Salem for the Peabody Essex Museum, where right now you can also check out something way more powerful and intriguing than witches (well at least as intriguing): The Strandebeest. There is also…
Falmouth Gastropub Bear In Boots Gets it Right
I’ve had some great meals on Cape Cod and Nantucket, but most of them are made at home with goodies from the farmer’s market and the local fisherman. Dining out on the Cape has historically been a bit of a let down. I would head to Wellfleet or Nantucket leaving my high standards for dining…
Dine Like a Parisian in Cambridge: It’s not the food it’s how you do it.
As a child I lived in France for two years, although I didn’t have cocktail hour then, I understood the habits of dining à la Française. In France, at the time, we had two hours for lunch at school. Most children went home to have their main meal of the day then with their…
Committee: Love at First Bite
Boston’s Seaport is an eclectic mix of art, cocktails overlooking the water, gathering spots for a cold beer, and construction sites. I love it over there. It is a spacious corner of Boston where the vibe is hip and fun, but I feel totally comfortable going out with the family too. Last night, I got…
Chain Link: Restaurants Worth Checking Out
In general, I skip a chain restaurant and prefer to go to a small, local independent restaurant whether I’m at home or in traveling to another city. With social media sources for information such as Yelp, Chowhound, Urbanspoon Zomato, my Facebook feed full of food loving folks, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, I can get a good…
Dining Al Fresco Now: Battery Wharf’s Aragosta Bar & Bistro
You don’t have to wait for the warm breezes of summer to dine al fresco. Battery Wharf Hotel has a wonderful location nestled between the water and Boston’s North End. Their swanky Aragosta Bar is a wonderful place to go for date night or a cocktail, but even more fun is snuggling under a blanket…
Weekend Guide: Slush it Out
Live it up this weekend. No need to beware the ides of March because (a) you are not Caesar and (b) they’re not until the 15th. So here are a few ways to celebrate the weekend. Saturday Blue Man Group Lips are blue, but then again so are their entire faces. Blue Man Group is…
Brunch: Island Creek Oyster Bar
The thing about brunch on a Sunday afternoon is that you can enjoy a few special treats (even if you made resolutions that say otherwise) and enjoy a leisurely meal because it’s Sunday afternoon and if you don’t slow down now, you’ll never get through the week to come with grace. Even if you resolved…
Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonette Celebrate 9 years of Toro: Chef Edward Lee Joins the Party
Happy 9th Anniversary Toro! Not only are Chefs/Owners Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonette celebrating 9 fabulous years with a party a cocktail party and special Bully Boy cocktails (available for purchase), but they’re inviting you to the party tonight, Thursday, December 4th. In addition, coming North for the celebration is Kentucky chef Edward Lee. This…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 