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“A lifestyle blog with a focus on my food adventures”

Monthly Archives: July 2014

31/07/14 O.N.C.E Follow the Honey

Cuisine en Locale teamed up with Harvard Square’s Follow the Honey and SoonSpoon to take guests on a culinary journey through 10 apiaries. Sarah Paterson bee bearding in the parking lot across the street to kick off the night. They kicked off the first course in the parking lot while guests enjoyed the bee bearding […]

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31/07/14 Taza Chocolate Tour

Did you know that the Taza chocolate factory is located right in Somerville? You can take a tour for $5! Tours are educational and last 45 minutes. Groups are kept small, capping at around 18. Taza Chocolate Mexicano Rustic, round dark stone ground chocolate discs with a distinctively gritty texture, some sweet, some savory, some […]

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30/07/14 Super Burger Bros. Pop Up: Level 3

On June 17th, diners headed out to Commonwealth in Cambridge for Super Burger Bros.: Level 3. For those of you that are unfamiliar with this pop up series, Chef Samuel Monsour, formerly of jm Curley and current brains behind “The future of junk food” pop up series and Richard Chudy, creator of Boston Burger Blog […]

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29/07/14 Bacco

I headed over to the North End after work to meet two of my favorite old interns who both now live in the neighborhood. They suggested that we head over to Bacco, a two story restaurant on the corner of Salem Street. The sun was shining and the windows were all open – we grabbed […]

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28/07/14 The Good Ones: Greek Mythology

It’s Tuesday evening in the Seaport District, what are you doing? Me?? I am at a modern Greek rooftop gathering with some of Boston’s finest. You can’t beat the views, or the company. The party I’m at is being hosted by The Good Ones – a unique group that hand picks some of the most interesting […]

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28/07/14 Shojo

I was at a meeting by South Station and needed a bite to eat. I had been hearing good things about Shojo in Chinatown and decided to give it a spin. Shojo’s food is a modern take on Japanese food with tapas style dishes meant for sharing. We sat at a hightop by the window. […]

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27/07/14 Lend an Ear Corn Dinner at Sloane Merrill Gallery

Last Sunday I met up with my friend Melissa at Sloane Merrill Gallery for a dinner prepared by Josh Lewin of Bread and Salt Hospitality. Lewin is the former Executive Chef of Beacon Hill Bistro, and his business partner, Katrina Jazayeri, was named by Zagat’s as one of Boston’s up and coming bartenders (Belly Wine […]

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25/07/14 Bricco Panetteria

If you were just walking around the North End, you would likely pass right by this dark alley. At the end of the alley is Bricco  Panetteria, a small bread bakery (and a separate pasta shop). Bricco Panetteria is owned by Frank DePasquale and all of the breads that are served in his restaurants (Trattoria […]

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24/07/14 Tossed

Mark had some Level Up cash at Tossed, so we ventured over there for lunch. While they are known for their salads, they also have wraps, paninis, soups and artisanal sandwiches. They  have a bunch of salads to choose from on the menu, but I choose to make my own. I think this is where […]

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23/07/14 Good Ones: Whites and Watches at Via Matta

Some of Boston’s finest came out to Via Matta last week to mix, mingle and nosh. Hint Water was a sponsor of the event. Hint is purified water with a splash of flavor, no diet sweeteners, no sugar, and no preservatives. Motto was also at the event, a sparkling matcha tea made with premium matcha, […]

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