By Scott Kearnan St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and Boston knows how to celebrate. But even if you won’t be hitting the parade route, here’s where to hunker down for a pint of Guinness, some (semi) traditional Irish dinners, and good company. Irish eyes will be smiling – and forks clanging, too. Celebrate with special menus. Plenty …
What were some of my favorite restaurants of the past year? Let me continue the lists of my best recommendations and favorites of 2014. I have already posted my Top Ten Wine lists, my Favorite Wine Related Items & Favorite Spirits and Drink Related Items. Now, I want to concentrate on my Favorite Restaurants of the past year. This is certainly not a …
By Scott Kearnan After stuffing yourself with a turkey feast, you may need a little help settling your stomach – for the next few days. That got us thinking: Where can one find some unique, creative or otherwise top-drawer digestifs around Boston? Here’s a guide to particularly interesting picks and impressive menus that will give you something satisfying to sip …
By Melissa C. Gillespie In some ways, choosing a wine for Thanksgiving dinner is difficult, given the great variety of foods and flavors. There’s white and dark meat. There are tart cranberries, creamy mashed potatoes, and spiced pumpkin pie for dessert. You may want to serve a little of several different types of wine so guests can taste a wine …
Alexa Mellardo From pinning recipes onto your cozy seasonal Pinterest board, to picking up a pumpkin spice latte on the way to work, pumpkins are shown some serious lovin’ this time of year. The leaves change to auburn and crimson, cable knit sweaters and beanies come out of the woodwork and chic leather boots hit the cobblestone. Seriously, what is …
By Scott Kearnan They’re here: the Top 10 results of Boston’s Best Burger Survey. (If you haven’t already, check them out here.) But as we were compiling the results, it became clear that there were many more beyond the Top 10 that deserved a tip of the hat. So here’s your at-a-glance overview of some honorable mentions that landed outside …
By Melissa C. Gillespie Labor Day means it’s time to fire up the grill. Chances are good that you’ll be grilling up some hamburgers – it’s practically mandatory on any American grill. To guide along the path to burger perfection, Chef Matt O’Neil, owner of The Blue Ox in Lynn, serves up his tips for grilling the ultimate hamburger this …
Charlie Gaeta, general manager and beverage director at The Blue Ox By Scott Kearnan Why we’re watching him: Because he ditched a job in finance to follow his passion. At The Blue Ox in his native Lynn, Gaeta has transformed from self-taught wunderkind to a well-trained expert; he’s studied at Boston University’s Wine Resource Center and is “currently working the way …
Chef Matt O’Neil of The Blue Ox in Lynn wins Boston Magazine’s 3rd annual Best Burger Battle in Boston, Wednesday, August 13, 2014 (Photo by Melissa Ostrow/courtesy of Regan Communications) In a moment of steer delight, chef Matt O’Neil owner of The Blue Ox in Lynn, was crowned Battle of the Burger champion Wednesday night at Boston Magazine’s third annual beef beatdown. More than …
Harvard Square – Union Square Donuts is popping up at The Sinclair on Saturday September 20 for a friendly donut-and-drink competition. The Sinclair’s Matt Cunningham will compete against the USD team to create the perfect mini donuts to pair with a boozy coffee cocktail and a mimosa. Tickets are $20, and the event runs between noon and 3 p.m. Call (617) 547-5200 for …