Tapas in Brookline: Newly Expanded Taberna de Haro
Our favorite Spanish Tapas bar is newly expanded. They took over the space next door and now there is a bar and much more seating. They also have the outside patio which will be welcome when the weather turns nice. What is so great about Tapas is that it’s family friendly. We brought […]
Brewer’s Coalition: Newton Gastropub
I’d heard good things about the new Gastropub in Newtonville, Brewer’s Coalition, so we brought along our middle child in 5th grade who is our most adventurous eater to check it out. She enjoyed feeling like an only child. Lunch at the Brewer’s Coalition The hostess gave our daughter a child’s menu and a coloring […]
2 New Korean Restaurants Off Campus in Allston
My husband is Korean-American and my mother-in-law taught me to cook like they do in the old country. We seek out Korean restaurants near and far because frankly, there aren’t many good Korean restaurants in the Boston area. Not for specialities items. Not like in K-Town where my husband and I used to trek to […]
Pho and Spice Off Campus in Waltham
Pho and Spice Warms the Soul in Waltham We were excited to reunite with an old friend who formerly ran Pho Pasteur in Allston and Back Bay, Sumon Suwan. We remember him fondly as being the nicest man on the planet, always greeting us warming and making us feel welcome even when we had a […]
Newton Owner of Gastropub Common Ground in Allston
Newton resident Bob O’Guin has turned Common Ground in Allston from a college sports bar into a gastropub since taking it over just over a year ago. Common Ground Bar’s New Gastropub Menu Additions Twice Baked Pumpkin – Cinnamon, Sugar and Cream with Whipped Cream and Berries Truffle Fries Brisket Turnover (Emapada) Steak Tips with […]
Newtonville: Yo Fresh Frozen Yogurt
New Newton Frozen Yogurt Shop Hits the Mark! My kids were excited to visit the new frozen yogurt shop, Yo Fresh Frozen Yogurt, in Newtonville. In fact, they had been scouting out the construction with great interest. They had no attachment to the old florist shop, Twig, and we were driving to Wellesley all summer […]
Edible Arrangements Scavenger Hunt to Win Prizes
Find Edible Arrangements’ ‘Summer Strawberry!’ The scavenger hunt is on to decipher the clues and determine which Edible Arrangements store ‘Summer Strawberry’ is visiting. The scavenger hunt will only be taking place in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire stores*. There will be four consecutive Wednesdays, from August 15-September 5, where ‘Summer Strawberry’ will be making an appearance during a pre-selected […]
Community Agriculture in Newton Provides Fresh Produce and Classes
According to a four-year study done by the European Union, organic food has up to 45% more antioxidants than regular food. It is grown in “safe soil” and no pesticides or fertilizers are used in growing the product. This makes organic, local food a healthier option for you and your family. The Newton Community Farm provides […]
First Annual CakeWalk at Millennium Park benefiting Homeless Kids
On May 20, 2012, as part of our year-long 10th Birthday celebration, Birthday Wishes will sponsor its first annual CakeWalk at Millennium Park in West Roxbury. This event has been percolating here for several years, and we are very excited to see it come to fruition as we celebrate 10 years of bringing birthday parties to […]
You Won’t Be Able To Guess Where This is From AND GIVEAWAY!
Where do you think these tasty treats came from? Starbucks? A bakery cafe? Like these places, these scones, cheese danish, banana bread and muffins are made without any preservatives. Would you believe me if I said that … They are delicious! They are from McDonald’s! As in Mickey D’s. YES, YES, YES, the place with […]
