February 2013
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January 2013
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Still don’t know where are you going on Sunday to watch the Patriots Ravens game?! Here is a list of the best places in Boston to watch the Playoffs! http://bo.VmLpN7st/
Weekend Activities 1/11-1/13
Looking for things to do this weekend? Here are some of the activities going on this weekend in Beantown! http://bo.st/WE6eQD
Healthy places to eat in Boston
Its the week after New Years and everyone is trying to do one thing, Lose weight. Whether you put on some extra pounds this holiday season or you’re looking to fulfill your New Years Resolution, everyones goal is to eat healthier, and work out more. Creating a healthier lifestyle however doesn’t mean you need to forgo going out to eat. There are places all across the city that offer...
December 2012
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BBQ craze hits Boston
It seems as though in the past year BBQ has become a whole other food group to Bostonians. No, I’m not talking about Burgers and Hot Dogs on the grill, I’m talking Southern style BBQ. Fall off the bone ribs, creamy mac and cheese, and of course biscuits. It seems as those BBQ restaurants have been popping up all over the city. Here are our top three favorite BBQ spots, for times that...
October 2012
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50 Great Late Night Food Options! →
Pop quiz: It’s midnight and you’re hungry. Where do you go for late night food? We’ve been wondering that ourselves, so we scoured the city in search of local restaurants that serve food late at night. From burritos at 3 a.m. to chicken and waffles until 4 a.m. and just about everything in between, we’ve rounded up 50 spots that will satisfy those nocturnal hunger pains.
Coolidge Corner Theater has many Halloween... →
Celebrate Halloween all month long at the Coolidge Corner Theater! Start by watching The American Scream; a look into the cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses and the people who bring them to life. Then on October 20th enjoy The Betsi Feathers Halloween Special, a creepy twist on classic burlesque performance. And of course the theater will be showing classics as well including...
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The Moth →
All over the country people are taking part in The Moth Story SLAMS! Each third Monday of every month the Oberon Theater will be hosting The Moth. The shows are open to observer and participant alike. Anyone with a five-minute story to tell relating to the posted theme can take the stage. Think poetry slam meets TED talks. Don’t miss out! The show starts tonight at 8pm at 2 Arrow...
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Antiquated, awe-inspiring eats! →
Not long ago, the frontier of food was futuristic. Chefs made like mad scientists, creating gels and capsules, altering textures and forms. These clever experiments provoked surprise and delight. Eventually, weariness crept in, too. We’d been outfoamed….
check out KITCHEN @ 560 TREMONT STREET for old-timey eats with a new flair!
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CC DAY EVENTS! Parades, music and family fun! →
Head to any of the North End’s wonderful Italian restaurants. Or, if the North End is packed with visitors, walk down the Rose Kennedy Greenway and go for Dim Sum in nearby Chinatown. Read more: http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#ixzz28cr13PXO
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Boston Late Night Dining! →
Pop quiz: It’s midnight and you’re hungry. Where do you go for late night food? We’ve been wondering that ourselves, so we scoured the city in search of local restaurants that serve food late at night. From burritos at 3 a.m. to chicken and waffles until 4 a.m. and just about everything in between, we’ve rounded up 50 spots that will satisfy those nocturnal hunger pains.
August 2012
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Hungry Tiger Street Food Festival →
The Hungry Tiger Street Festival transforms Union Square into a bustling outdoor night market.
It will feature foods from around the globe served by local Union Square restaurants, including El Potro, The Neighborhood Restaurant, India Palace, Pao de Açucar, and Precinct. This is your chance to nibble on Salvadoran pupusas and Indian samosas, among countless other international fare. After...
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August Freebies Around Boston! →
August is a bittersweet month. Still in the throes of summer, with those sweet idle days stretching out in front of us, August is also a reminder that the promise of fall is getting closer every day. Lucky for you, there are a multitude of ways to soak up what’s left of summer.
Here is our guide to August. Best of all? Each and every event or attraction is absolutely free.
July 2012
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Chill Out, Boston! →
When the weather gets hot, all we want to do is find creative ways to stay cool. We definitely don’t feel like cooking in this heat, and we bet you don’t either. Here are some edible, tasty ways to cool down around the city. Sip frozen hot chocolate, dig into some fro-yo, or enjoy an alcoholic snow cone—and have a chilly day.
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Nightlife in Allston: Dive, dive, dive! →
Look beyond the nickname
Sure, there are several places to catch live music in and around Allston Rock City (hence the moniker). But you can also grab a snack under the stars, order a pint at a dive bar, or dance the night away with a local DJ.
Check out these nightlife picks for a fun night in Allston.
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Such Great Heights: Rooftop Bars in Boston! →
Cool off and chill out at these fun scenic watering holes in our very own backyard!
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Summer Food Fests in New England! →
From lobsters and scallops to garlic and rhubarb, spring and summer are times for a variety of tastes in New England, highlighted by the dozens of food festivals taking place across the region during the coming months. Here’s a roundup of some of the best from each state.
Click the link for more!
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Edible ways to keep cool on a hot day →
When the weather gets hot, all we want to do is find creative ways to stay cool. We definitely don’t feel like cooking in this heat, and we bet you don’t either. Here are some edible, tasty ways to cool down around the city. Sip frozen hot chocolate, dig into some fro-yo, or enjoy an alcoholic snow cone—and have a chilly day.
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A Taste of Texas in Allston! →
ATASTE OF TEXAS IN ALLSTON? DON’T TELL those Boston Brahmins. At Deep Ellum, comfort food, home-style cookin’, great beer, and southern hospitality will transport you to the plains of Plano. And don’t let the down-home digs fool you: You can also order rosemary Cornish game hen ($16) while sipping Krusovice “cerne” Czech beer or any of the other taps that are in constant rotation (you can tell...
June 2012
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Outdoor Dining in Boston! →
A table by the street, please
Ah, patio dining — a quintessential warm weather treat akin to baseball in the park, outdoor concerts, and lazy days at the beach. When restaurantgoers take to the streets, opting to enjoy the sunshine along with their meals, a whole new dining experience emerges. We’ve rounded up a list of Boston-area spots that are offering outdoor eating this season as the...
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Make your 4th even better in Beantown! →
New England beach map? Check. Summer rental tips? Check. Whether you’re heading to the shore or the mountains, we’ve got tips, fun ideas, and resources for planning your getaway. Mark Wilson / Globe Staff
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Green, Green, Green! →
THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER Boston may be a concrete jungle, but there are green spaces to be found if you just know where to look…
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Cerebral Secrets: 28 hidden gems in and around... →
HARVARD IS THE PLACE THAT EVERYBODY LOVES TO HATE—INCLUDING, oddly enough, some of the people who went or work there—but we all know it’s really mostly jealousy at work. After all, in its fourth century, Harvard is still at the top. Take that, Princeton! Our little college is not only richer than almost every other institution in America; it’s way, way older. And much smarter. So...
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On the Record: Where to find the best vinyl in... →
THE MORE NEW WAYS TECHNOLOGY COMES UP WITH for us to listen to our music, the more we seem to like the old way: on vinyl. Sales of vinyl records have reached more than three million a year, after falling to nearly zero after the introduction of the compact disc (remember that)? There’s now even a National Vinyl Record Day, on the first Saturday after every August 12—the date in 1877 that...
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Hot Spots: Summer Fun in Boston! →
WE LOVE TO HEAR NEW ENGLANDERS COMPLAIN about the heat. Just give it a few months; you’ll miss this. But if you really need some help surviving summer—and you can’t get to Cape Cod or Martha’s Vineyard—we’ve got some secrets for you.
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Weds 7-4: Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular with... →
Academy Award and GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson will perform on the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, an entertainment special to be broadcast live from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston.
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Sat: Classical Music @ the Brighton Library! →
Brighton —
Pianist Daniel Kutty will play works by Scarlatti, Rachmaninoff, and Satori on Saturday afternoon, June 9, at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited and admission is free.
The Brighton Branch Library is at 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, 617-782-6032.
Read more: Classical music concert at the Brighton Branch Library - Allston-Brighton, MA - Allston/Brighton...
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Boston's Best Sandwiches! →
From pulled pork to hot dogs, these standout sandwiches will leave you sated. Dig into these tasty reasons to roll up your sleeves and chow down.
— From the Globe Magazine food issue
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GATEWAY IS NOW ON ART VENUE! →
HELLO ARTISTS.
CHECK OUT GATEWAY REAL ESTATE GROUP ON ARTVENUE.
book a show with us, we’re right in the heart of Allston!
Unlike other venues, the curator is also an artist, and can help facilitate sales for you!
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Potluck and Auction Tomorrow!: Brighton →
Brighton —
On Tuesday, June 5, the 24th Annual Funky Auction and Community Potluck kicks off.
Bring your best recipes as supper begins at 5:00 p.m. Live auction at 6:30, Silent Auction, Raffles, Free Admission.
Sample auction items include YMCA family membership, a week of camp at The Fishing Academy, a tour of the Boston CSI lab, gift certificates to local restaurants, sports tickets and...
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Coolidge Corner Arts Festival
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I’m excited to be back at the Coolidge Corner Arts Festival this Saturday. Hope to see you there!
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Boston's Best Kebab Restaurants →
In the Boston area, the empire of the kebab has never been conquered by national chains and remains overwhelmingly the domain of small, family restaurants.
Take a look at some of the best places serving kebabs and tell us which kebabs you like best.
— Stephen Meuse, Globe Correspondent
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Boston's Comfort Food Favorites! →
This is the time of year we can look forward to spring ingredients beginning, slowly, to reappear on plates around town. How does that work in the midst of a comfort food revival?
— Devra First, Globe staff
May 2012
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Boston's Best New Restaurants →
Don’t just drool over the newest, most mouth-watering morsels to hit the restaurant circuit! Get out there and dine, dine, dine!
Boston has always been a Foodie’s heaven for those In the Know, but with a new slew of great contenders, everyone seems to be piping up about our culinary heavy hitters!
