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I Cooked Every Letter of the Alphabet

April 2, 2024

26 dishes, 15 months, 1 Max … More I Cooked Every Letter of the Alphabet

I spent 48 hours in New York City

February 2, 2024

New York City. A.K.A. The Big Apple in the Concrete Jungle that Never Sleeps. For centuries it has served as an epicenter of finance, art, music, media, fashion, and global affairs. It is the backdrop to countless TV shows and movies including hit sitcoms, dramas, and 8,000 procedural cop shows. I mean, seriously, how do … More I spent 48 hours in New York City

The NutCracker Cracked My N- Nevermind

December 20, 2023

Boston Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker hit me real hard. Where that mark is, you’ll have to read and find out. … More The NutCracker Cracked My N- Nevermind

Thanksgiving in Maryland

November 26, 2023

Many people assume that to find spirited political debate in this country, you go to the United States Capitol. And yes, if you’re looking for idiots in suits who are good at winning popularity contests, then go right ahead. But if you want world-class political analysis and erudite knowledge on topics ranging from foreign policy … More Thanksgiving in Maryland

One Year of the “The Embrace”

October 27, 2023

A year after the unveiling of “The Embrace” monument downtown, Maureen Li gives her insight into the piece, its meaning, and its impact. … More One Year of the “The Embrace”

Lake Umbagog

October 3, 2023

I spent the weekend with Conor, Claire, and Allison taking a road trip to the land of the Subaru: New Hampshire. Our destination, which I argue IS as important as the journey, was Lake Umbagog National Park where we planned to camp overnight. Since check-in ended at sundown, the car ride out became a four-hour … More Lake Umbagog

The Q-Tip Bandits Stole My Heart

September 18, 2023

On Friday I impulsively bought tickets to one of my favorite Boston venues, Paradise Rock Club. It’s the same place I saw my first ever live show almost exactly one year ago, so this was a great way to celebrate 🙂 The warm-up act was a guy named Maeko who had a pretty tough time … More The Q-Tip Bandits Stole My Heart

Dave Portnoy Eat Your Heart Out

September 9, 2023

Last week, you, Mr. Portnoy, the owner of Barstool Sports and host of a popular pizza-reviewing series came to Boston. One of the shops you visited was Dragon Pizza in Somerville, and what came from that was a viral video in which you drop a mediocre score for their pizza before getting in a shouting … More Dave Portnoy Eat Your Heart Out