Author Archives for Rachel Colombo
Hippity-Hoppity: ‘Easter’ Foods Around Boston
Things to Eat in Boston on Easter Weekend Easter is early this year so if you haven’t colored any eggs or eaten any Cadbury chocolate hop to it! If you want to be a little playful this Easter season with us then check out our list for the best places to find Easter-themed foods around…
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Mardi Gras Munchies: Celebrating Fat Tuesday in Boston
Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Boston Mardi Gras is hidden right on Valentine’s Day eve this year and deserves just as much attention as V-Day. Not only because it’s tons of fun, but because it’s also a food holiday. Translated from French, Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday.” Who doesn’t want to celebrate a holiday…
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Wings For The Win: Best Places to Get Wings in Boston
The Patriots are in the Super Bowl again! What else is new? Winning never gets old here in New England but to keep things spicy we’d like to honor this Super Bowl Sunday with a list of great places to get wings in Boston, and there are lots! Whether you’re in it for the Pats,…
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Lovely Last Minute Food Gifts for the Holiday Host/Hostess
It’s holiday crunch time and if you’ve not been graced with the honor of throwing a big party or dinner, then how’d you swing that? We digress. If you are not throwing the shindig then you will need a gift to thank the host or hostess. We’ve got you covered with this list of last…
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Slurp’s Up: Best Ramen in Boston to Cozy Up With this Winter
Winter’s almost here! The snow on the ground tells us so. Whether you’re excited about it or not, we’re here to give you one reason to be especially excited. R-A-M-E-N. We’re not talking about that stuff you add water to mindlessly from a package. We’re talking about the ramen you get in an actual restaurant,…
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25 Days of Shopping: 2017 Boston Holiday Gift Guide
It’s time for mittens and hot chocolate and sparkly lights on chilly nights, fa la la la and all that magic…and, *cough, cough* holiday shopping. Now before you start hyperventilating, because we’ve all been there – the list of people to get gifts for keeps growing and time runs down so fast – we’re here…
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Giving Thanks, Spreading Cheer(s)
If the thought of getting together with your family this holiday season is driving you to drink, we’re here to help. Boston has a great line up of fall cocktails to offer. While we could go on and on about this topic, these are some of our favorites. So raise a glass and spread some cheer(s)!…
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Spooky Sips & Snacks to Bring to A Halloween Party (Last Minute)!
Whether you partied it up this Hallo-weekend or not we hope you saved your best costume for the actual day of Halloween. It may fall on a Tuesday this year but we’re ready to go all out with the ghosts and ghouls! Since the holiday is sandwiched in between two work days you’re bound to…
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Small Town, Big Flavor: Taste Your Way Through Brookline Village
Explore Boston’s Brookline Village Quaint and neighborhood-y, Brookline Village is a little pocket within the larger area of Brookline that feels very small-town. While this area isn’t a big tourist draw, we think it says a lot about Boston and its balance of bustling big city and small town vibes all in one. A step back from…
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Industry Chats: Off Hours with Chef Daniel Raia of Sweet Cheeks Q
We’re sneaking behind the kitchen door again for our fifth post in the Industry Chats series and this time we’re snagging some time with Chef Daniel Raia of Sweet Cheeks Q to get to know him better. The king of short ribs, Chef Raia’s culinary repertoire expands way beyond Texas barbecue, although he has mastered the art…
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