Wine Wednesday :: Boston Wine Expo 2013 Favorites
Whether I’m writing about wine or wisdom, the glass is always half full in my book. At the Boston Wine Expo this past weekend, the glass often contained a pour designed to… Read More
Valentine’s Day :: Boston’s Sweet Treat
Cupcake connoisseurs can’t go wrong with a little something from Sweet. The local purveyor of all that is creative and creamy in the world of cakes is whipping up a velvety Valentine’s Day… Read More
Wine Wednesday :: Boston Wine Expo 2013
On February 16 & 17 the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center will once again welcome the Boston Wine Expo, a 2-day extravaganza featuring a Grand Tasting brimming with well above 200… Read More
Where’s the Meat? :: Fogo de Chão Boston
The hottest spot in Boston for skewers of succulent steaks is none other than Fogo de Chão. Pronounced fo-go dèe shoun, the southern Brazilian steakhouse recently opened in the Back Bay space… Read More
An Evening at La Galleria 33
Only the brave would subject their business to the scrutiny of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares for the entire world to see. I have to applaud Rita and Lisa DiPietrantonio, owners of La… Read More
Four Burgers Review
Rarely do I indulge in burgers, fries and milkshakes all in one sitting. The concoction of comfort foods actually brings me back to my youth. As an energetic dancer, I was able… Read More
The Painted Burro
Mango Margarita I love avocados, but more importantly I’m obsessed with the smooth and spicy concoction that is guacamole. My philosophy is: one can never have too many avocados or too much… Read More
Watermelon Swash
In honor of National Watermelon Day, swirl up a watermelon swash from elixir extraordinaire (and one of my favorite bloggers), Mrs. Lilien. If watermelons just aren’t your thing, Mrs. Lilien’s Cocktail Swatchbook… Read More
Egg Shells
Quail eggs — they’re not like Cadbury I stopped by the grand reopening of Todd English’s Olives in Charlestown’s City Square. It was nice to see the newly renovated space since a… Read More
Bubbles, Bites & Baubles
Last weekend, while en route to the chic coastal community of Newport, Mr. Chat and I dropped by one of our favorite wineries, Sakonnet Vineyards in Little Compton, RI. A chilled bottle of wine… Read More