everything from food to art to fun and unconventional things to do in this great city.
Boston has always reminded me of Europe, likely because of its pedestrian-friendly streets and beautiful modern/historic architecture. Its resemblance is the reason I fell in love with this city to begin with. I always dream about being back in Europe. But let’s be realistic for a sec, I can’t just hop on a flight after work one day just to get my favorite dessert from … Continue reading spend a weekend in europe without leaving boston
I’ve finally decided to do a weekly post on “what’s in the mason jar” – which is just another way to talk about the art, food, and adventures I’m loving this week (or month, depending on how often I do them.) These past two weeks has been absolutely marvelous. My cousin got an interview with a couple of Boston medical schools, so he’s been staying … Continue reading what’s in the mason jar
matisse, picasso, braque… we all know and love them. but, have we every sat down to think about what really inspired them? i’m not talking about emotionally or historically (although those are important, too). i’m talking about the actual objects that caught their eye. to us, a chair is just something to sit on. to matisse, it meant something completely different. through matisse in the studio, an exhibit … Continue reading matisse in the studio
where do you go if you’re looking for great asian food? chinatown? wrong. you go to allston. common man, it’s the home of super88, after all. and now, it’s the home of nextdoor cafe as well. nextdoor cafe is a newish cafe serving rolled ice cream, cube toast, and bubble tea. don’t be confused by hi b3ar, the other rolled ice cream shop in allston which opened … Continue reading new foodie spot: nextdoor cafe
not more than a month ago, rob and i applied (and got – yay!) a plot at the fenway victory gardens. i’ve been wanting one of those plots for over a year, so this was a huge deal. the application process isn’t terribly difficult, you just have to make sure you’ll be available for their “new application sessions.” but before even getting into that small-ish detail, … Continue reading 6 reasons why you should get a fenway victory garden
foodie asylum is a hip, new shop for foodie addicts. it opened its doors in march in the cute little neighborhood of brookline. this place is foodie heaven. not only will you find some of your favorite brands like dave’s coffee and bushwick kitchen, you will also be able to instagram all you’d like. the place is picture-perfect with its natural lighting, white walls, and beautifully … Continue reading new foodie spot: foodie asylum
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