11/01/2025
I was recently at my favorite independent bookstore – Blue Bunny in Dedham Square – and, lo and behold, there was a sign in the window proudly proclaiming that my book – Lions, Tigers, and…Bulldogs? – was for sale!I was so excited that I ran across the street to one… Read more
05/29/2025
Before I promoted eateries and drinkeries on international radio, I was a contributor to such musical media outlets as Rolling Stone and Billboard and covered the music scene all over the world. On one particularly memorable assignment, I got to interview my bass idol Les Claypool and asked him which… Read more
05/29/2025
Whenever I am at a loss for food friends to celebrate (as if!), I can always turn to our friends at Boston Public Market for good food news. I recently mentioned how Q’s Nuts has recently released a redesign of their popular packages and I never miss an opportunity to… Read more
04/01/2025
I lived on Concord Avenue just before Craigie on Main became the sensation it did. It has been decades since that was my neighborhood, but I recently made it back to try the newest dining destination at five Craigie Circle- Foragehttps://foragecambridge.com. As I am already a fan of their sibling… Read more
04/01/2025
It’s been a bit since I talked about an event at City Winery, but I just found out that singer/songwriter/guitarist Janie Barnett is coming on April 17 for a special show. Not only will the show be special in that it will feature the timeless music of the legendary Cole Porter… Read more
04/01/2025
I was at the Belmont Media Center the other day as I am a host on that channel as well and I ran into an old friend – Mirena Bagur. I spoke about Mirena a while back and talked about the wonderful wines that she imports from her native Croatia.… Read more
03/04/2025
Passover is coming, and that means it’s a great time to stock up on foods that are made with fewer artificial items- especially things that could do sugar or corn syrup and you can get the sugar version. While I always stock up on jam and soda, it is also… Read more
03/04/2025
As I recently hosted an episode of "Belmont Business Report" that was produced by Belmont Media Center about Art’s Specialties, I figured it would be appropriate to revisit them for Matt’s Meals as well! In addition to opening his latest store in Cambridge with more on the way, Art has also… Read more
02/13/2025
For years, we’ve talked about the Boston International Wine & Food Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel and the Boston Wine Expo. And while those are both amazing, I’m excited to pop the cork on a new wine event in Boston. On Saturday, February 15 from 6 to 10 PM, the… Read more
02/13/2025
It’s that time of year when many people start to let go of their well-intentioned resolutions and slip back into less productive habits like overeating and drinking.Fortunately, a number of area eateries and event spaces have prepared for such moments of weakness with a strong set of non-alcoholic drinks that… Read more
