A small sign hung over the entrance to an alley on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. The sign was simple and read, Bricco Panetteria. We were intrigued and entered the alley. About 100 feet down was a glowing door with a sign to the right of it listing off which breads were available at…
We happen to find ourselves in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA recently. It was a cold and wet night and perfect for a post-dinner treat. We had been wanting to try L.A. Burdick’s since a friend of ours told us how amazing the hot chocolate was. We arrived just before closing at 8:55pm. The place…
People say my iPhone is my best friend. Yes, I am on it or typing on it hours upon hours a day. That puts a lot of strain on the battery and when I travel, finding an outlet isn’t always convenient. I recently received a VIP box from the good folks at Goal Zero with…
Mikes or Modern, Modern or Mikes. This has been a battle in the streets of Boston’s North End for decades. Just walk down Hanover Street and do a random poll of people on the street and you will see how people are equally passionate about each of these bakeries. We decided to put them to…
I love meatballs. They are hearty, satisfying and delicious. Now that the weather is turning a bit colder I made a batch like my mother used to make. Meat, cheese, breadcrumbs, spices, garlic and an egg. The house instantly smelled like my childhood. I also cooked up some caramelized onions to add to the pasta…
Few hotels make me truly say, “Wow”, but the Waldorf Astoria in Versailles, France was one of those rare occasions. This castle-like hotel directly on the property of the Versailles, was luxurious, modern and comfortable. From the time we arrived to the time we left, the staff was amazing. They were pleasant, helpful and outgoing.…
Ever since I was in college in the early ’90s I have been a fan of the Dave Matthews Band. Over my years in business I have been lucky to become friends with some members of the band and get to see the band perform when they come to town. When we see the show,…
My quest to find the perfect gimlet takes me to many bars around the globe. One of my favorite places to grab a gimlet is Red Square in the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. I have been coming to this bar for over 10 years as I love the huge Cold War Russian Propaganda posters…
When someone advertises a 101-Layer Lasagna, my foodie curiosity takes over. This what happened when we was meeting a friend and his wife (who happens to be a celebrity in the surfing world) for dinner in NY. They requested we go for Italian near their hotel, Le Meridian on Park Ave. So, after a quick…
The garden kept giving and giving this year and our basil was one of the rockstars. One of the best parts of basil is that it can easily be turned into pesto. Regular pesto is good and all, but when I make mine I substitute cashews for pine-nuts as I like their creamy and rich…
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