Author Archives for Rachel DeSimone
Happy Thanks-gifting! Foodie Gifts for the Holiday Host in Boston
Foodie Gifts for the Holiday Host in Boston If by some miracle you dodged the bullet of having to host Thanksgiving this year then, first tell us your secret, and second, we bet you are THANKFUL! Whoever is taking on that task and inviting you over deserves a medal, but I’m sure they would gladly…
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Look, Over Here: Ways to Get off the Beaten Path in Boston this Fall!
Get off the Beaten Path in Boston this Fall Here in Boston the leaves are the perfect, picturesque oranges, reds, and yellows, and a cozy sweater and a hot latte are the perfect accompaniments for the crisp, cool air. Basically we’re in the meat of fall here in New England and all we want to…
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Beyond Pumpkin Spice Lattes: Creative Ways to Get Your Pumpkin on in Boston this Fall!
Creative Ways to Get Your Pumpkin on in Boston this Fall! For most of us the second the pumpkin spice latte, or PSL, is rolled out each fall we consume as many as we can as quickly as possible to fill the void it left us with when it disappeared from menus last. Since you’ve…
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Going Green: Best Vegetarian Foods to Eat in Boston’s South End
Best Vegetarian Foods to Eat in Boston’s South End We’re going green with this post and loving on some vegetables! While we’ll never turn down a good piece of fatty, salty bacon, none of these dishes need it. We’re here to sing the praises of some of our favorite vegetarian dishes and bites the South…
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Arts & Eats: A Guide to Navigating Boston’s Allston Neighborhood
Explore Allston When you start college in Boston, especially at BU or BC, you hear about Allston and its infamous house parties. It sounds like a magical land of freedom and red solo cups, and well, it is—a true freshman dream. Once you get past this one facet of the neighborhood’s reputation and spend more time…
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By The Books: Get To Know Your College Student’s Neighborhood
Get To Know Your College Student’s Neighborhood It’s that time of year again when the streets of Boston fill to the brim with college students, cracking open books, heading out to parties, and doing what college kids do best – HAVE FUN. Boston is full of different neighborhoods with fun activities and delicious food to…
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Summer Sipping: Boston’s Best Beer Gardens
Visit Boston’s Best Beer Gardens Boston is surely known for its drinking culture from hole-in-the-wall pubs to modern craft breweries to cold pints at a game. Beantown is a whole lot of fun with a drink in your hand. We want to take this party outside to enjoy the rest of summer to its fullest!…
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Eat, Explore, Experience: What To Expect On A Bites of Boston Food Tour
What To Expect On A Bites of Boston Food Tour Have you ever taken a food tour before? If not, YOU SHOULD! It’s a great way to learn about a new, or even familiar, place, taste some of the best food there, and enjoy a fun day out and about. At Bites of Boston, we…
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New in Town: The Ultimate First Time to Boston Guide
Navigating Boston On Your First Visit Welcome to Boston! Whether you’re here already or you’re planning a trip, you’ve landed on the right page. We are here to help you navigate the bustling city of Boston so that you can spend the most time having fun! Whether it’s a girls’ trip, guys’ trip, family trip,…
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It’s A Shellebration! Your Summer Seafood Fix in Boston
Boston Summer Seafood Guide We’re three days away from the official start of summer and boy are we ready for it. It’s been a rainy spring here is Boston and we are ready to soak up some rays and scarf down some summer seafood. New England is known for its top notch seafood since it’s…
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