I’m all about second chances. And in some cases, even third chances. But I’m sad to say that I doubt I’ll be able to give this place a third chance for quite some time. When I found out about John & Sons Oyster House opening just a 10 minute walk from my house, I was … Continue reading »
I’ve been meaning to check out Lynn Crawford’s Ruby Watchco for a long time. After months of my mom’s ravings about this place, I figured it must be worth a shot. Small problem: they serve a set menu, family-style, every night. So not only do you have to coordinate with your group on which restaurant, … Continue reading »
Mondays can be slow nights for many restaurants. And it usually doesn’t help when it’s pouring rain as well. Not the case for Boston’s Island Creek Oyster Bar, where I’m oh so glad we made a reservation. Walking into this bustling bivalve joint, we’re greeted by not one, but three hostesses. I wonder how many hosts … Continue reading »
On my first night in Avignon, I did some research on where to go for dinner. According to TripAdvisor, the #1 rated spot was a spot called Fou de Fafa. Thank god for the Flight of the Conchords, otherwise it may have never caught my eye so immediately. I quickly looked it up on my … Continue reading »
These montages may be a couple months old, but for those who haven’t seen them: Please enjoy. I’m not a die hard Wes Anderson fan, but Tarantino certainly does it for me. And who doesn’t love a great montage set to an even greater soundtrack?
At Frank’s Kitchen, chef Frank Parhizgar hand rolls his own pasta, serves house made charcuterie, and locally sources St. Jacobs lamb and pork that is butchered and cured on site. And, as if that’s not enough, he bakes four types of bread daily: one eggy brioche, a crispy Epi, and a focaccia topped with basil … Continue reading »
Burn quality tobacco, not money: alternative brands that impress. For decades, Cuba has enjoyed (mostly deservedly) a knee-jerk association with the very idea of the premium cigar. Fair enough: The country boasts the ideal climate and rich soil for growing tobacco — its biggest export by a wide margin — and indeed yields some of … Continue reading »
What’s the best diet/Calorie counts exposed: Steam dream: Strike down migraines: Sunglasses, please:
6 simple home investments to keep her coming back for more. You’re careerist, and successful. Possibly, you’re still single. If it’s by choice, that’s fine; if not, here’s the likeliest factor: your bachelor pad. You don’t need to go all boutique hotel (though a woman wouldn’t try to dissuade you of such a plan), but … Continue reading »
