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'A big part of our culture': Weymouth woman taps into Russian roots with new crêperie
WEYMOUTH − Ksenia Dubrovchenko said her parents owned a bakery and a restaurant when she was growing up in Russia, so her family had a lot of experience in the industry. So when her parents joined her in the United States to help care for her young son, Dubrovchenko said it was also an opportunity to tap into their talent. ...
Have You Been to the Oldest Restaurant in the United States? It’s in New England
There is much debate about the oldest restaurant, tavern, and pub in America. Most of it comes from me and friends, who talk about this more than we should. What makes the "oldest" anything really the oldest? What's the difference between a tavern, restaurant, or pub? Could they all be one in the same, or three separate types of establishments? The answer is all of the above.
Revere Beach Sand Sculpture Festival – Food, Fireworks, Fun, & All You Need To Know
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpture Festival is back and celebrating 20 years of food, fireworks, fun, and more. There’s a lot you need to know, and we’ve got you covered. Everything from where to park, who this year’s sculptors are, preparations for the event, food vendors, and more.
Amy Adams spotted on Marshfield beach filming movie scene with kites
MARSHFIELD − Among the creatures dancing in the wind over Rexhame Beach on Monday afternoon were a giant purple octopus, two species of whales, a scuba diver and a frog. The spectacle dazzled Marshfield beachgoers as dozens of kites small and large soared above film crews ahead of Oscar-nominated actor Amy Adams' arrival...
Boston boy catches fish in Boston pond with most Boston of baits
Christine Ventura of West Roxbury and her son Teddy, 7, pulled over on Enneking Parkway yesterday to try some fishing off the dock at Turtle Pond in Stony Brook Reservation - even though all they had for bait was some ham from a Dunkin' sandwich. To our surprise (because we...
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Massachusetts’ Most Expensive Restaurant Charges $295 to Make a Reservation
When it comes to highlighting the best restaurants in New England, no one does a better job than LoveFood. From discussing the nation's top establishments to sharing recipes, news, and commentaries, LoveFood is a foodie's digital paradise. Now, the platform is turning their attention to the most expensive restaurants in...
Bird watchers flock to South Boston for look at tropical sea bird rarely seen north of the Caribbean
Mary Ellen was among the bird enthusiasts who gathered on the beach between the Curley Community Center and Carson Beach today for a chance to photograph the brown booby that decided to head north for some time in the Hub. The booby in action - look at that neck go:
There Are Only 4 Hooters Restaurants Left In Massachusetts
Hooters dates back to April Fools' Day of 1983 where six owners Lynn D. Stewart, Gil DiGiannantonio, Ed Droste, Billy Ranieri, Ken Wimmer and Dennis Johnson believed their concept of business was going to fail. The first restaurant opened on October 4, 1983 on a site of a former rundown nightclub in Clearwater, Florida. Business started to skyrocket in December of 1984 when a group of Atlanta investors bought out the rights to Hooters.
Glowing swings at the Lawn on D removed after nearly ten years
"Swing Time" has been at a fixture of Lawn on D since its opening in 2014. But, "wear and tear has ultimately taken its toll." The Instagrammable glowing oval swings at the Lawn on D in South Boston did not return to the event space this year. The Lawn on...
The Cat Cafe Craze Arrived In Boston
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Boston’s first cat café opened in Beacon Hill last week. A Sanctuary Café is home to nine rescue cats. Tiger, Bug, Billy and six of their other feline friends live at the café full-time. According to the Smithsonian, a cat café...
Win Tickets to See Green Day at Boston’s Fenway Park
Green Day is coming to Boston's Fenway Park with the Saviors Tour, and we have you chance to win tickets. The show is happening on Wednesday, August 7. Green Day will be playing the Dookie and American Idiot albums in their entirety, plus other hits. Also appearing are Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and the Linda Lindas.
MassRMV Announces 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing applications for the 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery will be available online at myRMV Online Service Center beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024. To be eligible, applicants must apply for this year's lottery by 5:00...
Oompa, Cakeswagg, and Naomi Westwater Will Perform at We Make Noise Festival in August
The We Make Noise Festival announced Boston's own OOMPA, Cakeswagg and Naomi Westwater will perform at the one-day celebration Saturday, August 24, 2024, in the heart of Boston at Downtown Crossing. The festival, now in its second year (previously called “Beats By Girlz”), will feature more than a dozen women and gender-expansive artists on three stages. The event is produced by Mass NOW and We Make Noise, an organization that has spent more than a decade working to empower women and gender-expansive artists by creating an inclusive space in Boston for celebration, community, and artistic expression. The free day of music is open to the public and no tickets are needed, but supporters can RSVP now at wmnboston.org/fest.
Summer Movie Nights with First Parish Church – Next One July 18
First Parish Church (the big stone church, yes the one on the Intersection of Doom with the Paul Revere bell) has two more summer movie nights coming up and you’re invited! These are on the third Thursday nights of July 18 and August 15. These are held at First Parish (349 Boston Post Road) and are held rain or shine starting at 7 pm.
Duxbury Land Trust hosts free fly-fishing clinics on July 20
In conjunction with its 30th anniversary celebration, the Duxbury Land Trust is sponsoring free Introduction to Fly Fishing clinics on Saturday, July 20, with outdoorsman Bill Whitehair. Plans for these workshops have been revised since the recent flooding event. These classes will be a low-pressure introduction appropriate for adults as...
Lou Trubiano's novel truth: 'Everything important starts and ends with the family'
QUINCY − Louis Trubiano's long-sought-after retirement project started years ago with his maternal grandfather, Luigi Pica, who came here from Italy in 1914, worked at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy his whole adult life and was extremely proud of his American citizenship, granted in 1930. "He was very...
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