I read in a travel magazine that Jim's Deli was one of the best diners in the country. I lived in its neighborhood for eight years and had never heard of it! So I had to check it out. My boyfriend and I arrived right before throngs of college-aged people on a late Sunday morning.... Continue Reading →
Is It Spring Yet?
I've lived through 42 winters and I'm none too happy about it. I guess most people are none too happy about winter, unless they love to ski, snowboard, sled, or make snowpeople. As I prepare for a Thanksgiving/National Day of Mourning with a high of 22 degrees, I'm all too happy to remember a trip... Continue Reading →
Democracy Brewing
A brewpub opened near my office over the summer. Fittingly, Democracy Brewing opened on July 4. A friend and I checked it out a few weeks after it opened. The beer and the food were good. Not amazing level but solid level. The space is cozy and... Continue Reading →
City Winery
A new music venue has been open for almost a year, so my friend and I checked it out recently. City Winery is a national chain so I was expecting it to be kind of "meh." But I liked the vibe there. The place has a large bar and restaurant area outside of the music... Continue Reading →
Culinary Adventures in Cambridge and Newton
I tried two new-to-me restaurants in one day recently. Some friends and I met for brunch at Cafe Luna. I had never heard of it, and after eating there, I was shocked that I had never heard of it. Not only was the food delicious, but the waitstaff were so friendly that we felt like... Continue Reading →
