The swishy crunchy sound of a blades cutting through the ice, the passion, the athleticism, the speed, the camaraderie off the ice and rivalry on the ice, and the energy of the crowds, is filling TD Garden in Boston and this time it’s not for a Bruins game. The International Skating Union prestigious Worlds 2016 have…
Tag: Boston
A Contemporary Element in a Historical Setting: Godfrey Hotel Preview
Downtown Boston, is a funny sort of mosaic. There is a lot of history in Boston, some of colonized America’s, oldest history in fact. Boston is also a small city in the sense that everything is close by and it is easy to walk from one section to the other. The North End is next…
Downtown at Boston’s Hyatt Regency
I have parked under the Hyatt Regency dozens of times without quite realizing that there was an elegant completely renovated hotel above me with a pool, the cutest little CEO (Cannine Executive Officer) Remi the Boston Terrier, and one of the most exquisite private dining rooms and patios I have had the pleasure to dine…
Dinner Dinner: One Meal, Two Restaurants, Many Dishes
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…
Anything But Turkey: Burgers, Hummus, and Spice
We have all had our fill of poultry especially the Thanksgiving turkey variety. If you haven’t, then there are probably still leftovers in the back of the fridge that you can help yourself to. And then, you can go out and try something a little different. How about a “sous vide” style steamed burger finished…
A Third, A Musical Third and a Balletic First: Boston Ballet’s North American Premiere
In music, a third is a beautiful thing. It is a simple little interval that hops from do (c) to mi (e). It comes in majors and minors and we hear them in old nursery rhymes and popular music. In John Neumeier’s The Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler, the choreographer takes things that we take…
Scenes from Le Dîner en Blanc Boston 2015
Le Dîner en Blanc is a spectacular phenomenon created by François Pasquier over 27 years ago in Paris with a handful of friends. Now it takes place in cities across the globe with nearly 15,000 friends and friends to be all dressed in white to break bread side by side, light up the night, and dance…
Summer Life in the City: Family Film Fest at the Prudential
There’s a funny thing people do when they are away from home and on vacation. They go out. They explore. They stay out past the usual bedtimes. They try new things. They carry on annual summer traditions. The thing is, you don’t actually have to travel far or travel at all to do those things. Summer in the…
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…
Elephant Walks Between Two Slices of Bread: New Lunch Options in the South End
The Elephant Walk is known for it’s unique bicultural (yet not fusion) French and Cambodian menus. Whether you order off the French side of the menu or the Cambodian side, my friends and I each have our favorite Elephant Walk dishes that we order again and again for dinner. I tend to think of it…
Drink for a Cause: Negroni Week in Boston
Campari is a sunset red liqueur that is perfect for summer. It is also an essential ingredient for the Negroni. From June 1st through June 7th over 2,510 bars and restaurants are celebrating Negroni week to raise money for charity. Charities include the Developing Minds Foundation (Brick & Mortar), Rosie’s Place (BRIX Wine Shop), Greater…
5 Memorial Day Weekend Options In and Around Boston
This Memorial Day Weekend should be sunny and warm. Here are a few ways to celebrate and commemorate those who have put themselves in harms way and continue to do so in the name of our country. For our family Memorial Day always includes our local parade, a time to reconnect with friends and our…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 