A waiter placed a flute of Pol Roger in my hand before I even stepped onto the elevator. It was a promising sign for the coming evening at the Taj hotel in Boston. When I reached The Roof, it was already teeming with foodies savoring hors d’oeuvres before the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America dinner.… Read More A Taste of Boston, with a Side of Chicago
It was like returning to France and Italy, via Boston, but without having to go through Logan Airport. Carolina Wine & Spirits last Tuesday sponsored its Season’s Best Sparkling Wine and Totally Tuscany wine tasting at Lucca Back Bay restaurant. The event blended the highlights of both countries, with around 200 wines to sample and generous amounts… Read More A Sparkling Afternoon in Boston
“Not all those who wander are lost.” — J.R.R. Tolkein. Spring travel season is here in New England! If you’re planning a visit to Boston and looking to stretch your legs, you’re in luck, because Boston is a… Read More Walking Boston
With my home renovations underway on a much less consuming schedule than the demolition, I was able to Uber into Boston for a weekend stay-cation with a friend. I was delighted when the InterContinental let us check in mid-morning, and it was a relief to get away from a house with no habitable living areas… Read More Two Days in Boston