So you might have guessed I’m pretty fantastic at using food to bribe myself to work on my dissertation. Tonight this path took me to one of my favorite spots in all of Boston, Trident Booksellers & Cafe. Here are tonight’s specials: I took a photo of the menu because I’m not going to remember…
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Greater Boston Restaurants Rally to Support Boston Marathon Victims 4/17
http://www.thegreghillfoundation.org Folks, here’s an awesome way to support the Boston Marathon victims! Many local restaurants are donating proceeds on Wednesday, April 17 (tomorrow!) to the Greg Hill Foundation. This foundation supports families in Boston affected by tragedies. If you are not able to participate in this event, you can donate to the Greg Hill Foundation here. Here are…
Robin’s Candy Shop, aka Willy Wonka for Adults
Not long ago while window shopping on Newbury Street, my friends and I were thrilled to randomly run across a new candy store called Robin’s Candy Shop. Their original location is in Great Barrington, MA. The entrance Fun chairs for lounging outside Robin’s features “old-fashioned candies of yesteryear” and I’d say mission accomplished. Robin’s has…
Ben & Jerry’s Free Ice Cream + Fair Trade Products + Music = Awesome Saturday
So you’ve been stalking the Ben & Jerry’s free ice cream truck around Boston, right? Unfortunately working on my dissertation and working two jobs, including working retail on our recent tax-free holiday, from which my voice has somewhat returned, has left little time to enjoy this awesome treat. Here’s where to find the truck of…
Want Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream?
Image by I.Z. RELOADED : DAILY ONLINE REFRESHMENTS A little birdie sent me the schedule for the Ben & Jerry’s Boston Scoop Truck for Wednesday, July 28: Boston Common – 11:30am-12:30pm Faneuil Hall – 1:30 – 2:30pm Harvard Square – 4:00 – 5:00pm Enjoy the free sample of ice cream!
Sweet & Savory Summer Dining at Finale
Photo by Finale As posted on the Finale web site: This summer you can enjoy dinner for two at Finale for one sweet price.A sensational deal — offered for a limited time! Offer begins June 22. 2 Dinners + 2 Desserts = 1 Sweet Price ($29.99)
Cupcake Tea at the Ritz-Carlton
Photo by Ritz-Carlton Fun news folks! The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common, will be starting their Cupcake Tea this weekend. From their web site: Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The surest sign of spring this year won’t be found in the flower beds of Boston Common, but rather, across the street at Cupcake Tea in The…
How Sweet Sweet Is
Have you had the pleasure of trying Sweet cupcakes yet? Very nice cupcakes! What is most distinctive about their cupcakes is that they are very light, have a subtle flavor, and yet are not underwhelming in taste. For those in the mood for a sweet treat or a break from the crowds on Newbury St.,…
A Perfect Slice of Chocolate Cake
Eating a bad slice of chocolate cake is still, in the end, enjoying a piece of chocolate cake. However, it is difficult to find a truly great piece of chocolate cake. While the home-baked variety is always a special treat, one would think that a dessert with only two major components, frosting and cake, would…