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Vegan Dining in Boston

February 29th, 2008 by jamie a

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Fellow bloggers over at Bostonist.com illuminate the world of vegan dining in Boston, cluing us in to places we never knew existed. If you or a friend is vegan, traveling within a group to dine out can sometimes be a difficult experience. You don’t always want to sit there and simply munch on some veggies…you’d like a warm and filling meal like the rest of your group!

From the much anticipated opening of Grezzo, a 100% raw and vegan restaurant in the North End, to the tantalizing Asian fare of Grasshopper in Allston, Vegans can certainly dine happily in this city. There’s also Veggie Planet with delectable pizzas in the heart of Harvard Square, The Other Side Cafe with multitudes of Vegan and Vegetarian options, and Petit Robert Bistro, a traditional French restaurant with a couple Vegan offerings as well.

If you’re in the city on Wednesday, March 5, Upstairs on the Square in Harvard has teamed up with the Boston Vegan Association to have a four course Vegan meal. Make sure to make reservations, as the seats are sure to fill up fast.

Have a recommendation for more Vegan fare in the Boston area? Let us know in a comment!

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Boston Events for the Week of 2/28

February 28th, 2008 by jamie a

Thursday, February 28 (6 pm)
Head over to the Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square to hear Adrian Tomine read from his latest graphic novel, Shortcomings.

Friday, February 29 (7 pm)
Join the Campaign for the Central Square Theatre by attending the Sadie Hawkins’ Leap Year Extravaganza! Held at MIT’s student Stratton Center, there will be auctions, music and dancing, free food, drinks, and more.

Saturday, March 1 (4 pm)
The MFA will be showing the film Music for Social Change: Carry It On, following the political journeys of Joan Baez in the summer of ‘69.

Sunday, March 2 (6 pm)
Help out the newly formed 826 Boston with a benefit concert by Harry and the Potters! The benefit will fund a desperately needed P.A. system for 826, allowing them to give kids hands-on production experience.

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Red Sox Visit the White House

February 27th, 2008 by jamie a

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Our beloved Red Sox will fly to Washington D.C. today to meet with the President as an honor that comes with winning the World Series title. Their last visit, pictured in photos here, was in 2005 for their previous victory.

Along with schmoozing with the president, the players will also make a stop at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center to pay a visit to the patients. Manager Terry Francona said (about their 2005 visit), “It was humbling. It was an honor to be there. I didn’t hear one [player] say, ‘Hey, let’s [leave].’ Everybody wanted to stay and talk. I’ve heard a lot of the veteran guys telling the younger guys, ‘Hey, this is what you’ll remember about this trip.’

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Boston Movies

February 26th, 2008 by jamie a

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Still aflutter from all the excitement of the Oscars?

Check out this list from Boston Movie Tours that names all the movies and television shows they know of that have been filmed in the area.

Come April, you can take a walking tour with Boston Movie Tours or hope on the Theater on Wheels Movie Tour to see sites in Boston that have been featured on the big screen. From recent films like Gone Baby Gone to The Departed and Fever Pitch, you’ve certainly seen Boston during a night out at the movies.

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Go Card Featured on Boston.com

February 25th, 2008 by jamie a

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As another kid-friendly update for Boston, we’re pleased to see that the Go Boston Card has been featured on Boston.com!

Part of their “Kids Can Have Fun for Cheap” slideshow, they say, “Bargain-hunting day-trippers with a lot of energy should consider purchasing a Go Boston Card.”

To toot our own horn, the card is perfect for families, offering admission to favorites like The New England Aquarium, Boston Duck Tours, The Franklin Park Zoo, and the Museum of Science.

We hope you visit with the kids soon!

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Bring the Kids to Boston

February 22nd, 2008 by jamie a

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Budget Travel has included Boston’s famed Freedom Trail on their list of “15 Places Every Kid Should See.”

This 2.5 mile brick walking trail covers 16 national historic sites covering crucial spots in the American Revolution. From the State House and Boston Common to Paul Revere’s House and the Old South Meeting House, kids will love this chance to see where history was made.

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Boston Events for the Week of 2/21

February 21st, 2008 by jamie a

Thursday, February 21 (5-9 pm)
Gardner After Hours is back at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum with “Sari Night.” An evening of art, cocktails, snacks, and entertainment will celebrate the museum’s newest exhibit, “Luxury for Export.”

Friday, February 22 (3 pm)
The Harvard Bookstore welcomes Stanford Law Professor Richard T. Ford who will be discussing his newest book, The Race Card.

Saturday, February 23- Sunday, February 24 (10 am)
The Boston Globe
presents the Boston Travel Show at the Seaport World Trade Center. This expo features over 200 vendors along with food, fun, and fantastic displays all about the world of travel.

Sunday, February 24 (1 pm)
Join the Cambridge Center for Adult Education for a class on creating aromatherapy mists. Learn which essential oils help your body and take home a personalized mist for your own body needs. Registration is required, so be sure and call to reserve a space!

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Coziest Spas in America

February 20th, 2008 by jamie a

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Duck into Emerge Day Spa on chic Newbury Street to relax and warm up this winter!

Recently named one of the “10 Coziest Spas in the U.S.,” Emerge is also known as a local favorite. It’s a perfect spot for both men and women, providing flat screen TVs in the men’s club, along with a fireside lounge and a roof deck.

Get a body wrap, mineral bath, and massage, known as Thalasso Kur with your sweetie. You owe it to yourself!

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Black History Month

February 19th, 2008 by jamie a

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Celebrate Black History Month in Boston with a visit to the Museum of African American History and a walk down the Black Heritage Trail.

The museum, with a campus in both Boston and Nantucket, is a great way to explore African American culture and achievements. Start off with a visit to The Abiel Smith School, the first publicly funded grammar school for African American children in the country. The building now houses museum exhibitions and the museum store.

There’s also the African Meeting House, which is the oldest extant black church building in the U.S. built by free African American artisans. It’s been named a National Historic Landmark and is also the final stop on the Black Heritage Trail.

Tours of the Black Heritage Trail are offered daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but the trail is certainly walkable without a guide. This map outlines all the stops that are on the trail, including the George Middleton House and The Phillips School.

For more reading on the African American history of Boston, there’s “After Abolition: The New Century” and “Boston Black Theater: Its Golden Era” presented by BostonBlackHistory.org.

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Boston Restaurant Week

February 15th, 2008 by jamie a

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From March 9-14 and 16-21, Restaurant Week returns to Boston!

Over 100 of Boston’s best and most celebrated restaurants will be offering 3-course prix-fixe meals at $20.08 for lunch and $33.08 for dinner during Restaurant Week. Every neighborhood in the city has at least a few restaurants participating in the event, so you’re even sure to find something in your neck of the woods to love.

From the eclectic 1920s speakeasy charm of The Beehive in the South End to the classic New England fare of Anthony’s Pier 4, there’s plenty of new spots to check out as well as old favorites to revisit.

Personally, I’d love to hit up Sibling Rivalry, Mare, Sauciety, and head back to Chez Henri for another one of their delectable Cuban sandwiches. Cheers!

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