Yearly Archives: 2012

BOMA the South End’s next restaurant to open

Posted on July 26, 2012 | 1 comment

Shane ManfredNews about BoMa (or is it Boma?) opening in space formerly occupied by the Bombay Club but best known as Pho Republique’s home was reported in May on this blog and elsewhere.  At the time, word was the owner, Shane Manfred, would open in late July but now it appears BoMa hopes for a mid- to late-August opening.

There remains a lot of work, but beautiful folding windows that open to Washington Street have been installed, ensuring this will be a popular place on warm evenings where you can dine or drink across from the beautiful Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

A quick peek at the new space through their newly installed windows shows Manfred has flipped the floor plan, building a large bar that can accommodate 20+ along the front left wall and added a wine rack along the back left wall. Shane Manfred

Incidentally, in my first post about BoMa I speculated the four lettered name might be an abbreviation for Boston, Massachusetts but I’ve been told it is an African word meaning “home” or “safe haven”.

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Brian Edwards: It gets better – but better is no longer good enough

Posted on July 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Original photo by Kristina Hill

By now many of you will have heard about how Brian Edwards and Tom Privitere’s engagement photograph was “hijacked” by a radical right wing group that calls themselves The Public Advocate of the United States and turned their picture into an anti-gay attack ad.  What you may have missed is Brian Edwards response in The Huffington Post this past Saturday, It gets better – But better is no longer good enough.

Incidentally, below is the original photograph before it was taken and tampered with by the anti-gay group from Virginia. 

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Armistead Maupin in Provincetown

Posted on July 26, 2012 | 3 comments

Tales of the CityArmistead Maupin is the author of nine novels, but he is best known as the writer of the Tales of the City series, which was eventually turned into a miniseries starring Olympia Dukakis and Laura Linney.  This series first aired on PBS in 1994 and was the first time I can recall seeing a story line that included viable gay characters.

Armistead Maupin was in Provincetown last week at The Crown & Anchor where he shared anecdotes about his life and writing. After the program concluded Sergio bumped into Maupin, and I couldn’t resist posting the photo. Did you read Maupin’s Tales of the City series?

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Boston Mayor writes to President of Chick-Fil-A

Posted on July 25, 2012 | 2 comments

Earlier this week I wrote about how Boston’s Mayor telling one of the country’s largest fast food chains it was not welcome in Boston after the President of the company divulged their support for traditional marriage and equated supporting same sex marriage to “inviting God’s judgement on our nation” in my post, Mayor Menino says Chick-fil-A not welcome in Boston.

There is no place for discrimination on Boston’s Freedom Trail and  no place for your company alongside it.

Following Mayor Menino’s public rebuke, he wrote a letter on city stationary to Chick-Fil-A president, Dan Cathy (see below).  In the letter he goes on to say…“you called supporters of gay marriage as ‘prideful’.  Here in Boston, to borrow your own words, we are ‘guilty as charged.’ The letter goes on and says, “I was angry to learn on the heels of your prejudiced statements about your search for a site to locate in Boston. There is no place for discrimination on Boston’s Freedom Trail and  no place for your company alongside it.”

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Hanging with Chris Marchant

Posted on July 25, 2012 | 2 comments

Well StrungHere is Sergio hanging out with Chris Marchant (2nd violinist, vocalist) from one of Ptown’s many talented summer acts, Well Strung.

Well Strung is an all-male singing quartet that features classical musicians who put their own spin on music new and old.  This handsome and talented troupe is performing at the Art House in Provincetown through September 22nd.  Tickets are $30 with V.I.P. seats only five dollars more.

You may buy tickets here.

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Martha Coakley asks Supreme Court to strike part of DOMA

Posted on July 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Defense of Marriage Act“The Defense of Marriage Act is a discriminatory and unconstitutional law that harms thousands of families in Massachusetts and takes away our state’s right to extend marriage equality to all couples. It is our firm conviction that in order to truly achieve marriage equality all couples must enjoy the same rights and protection under both state and federal law.”

“If the Supreme Court chooses to examine this case, we will look forward to once again making clear that DOMA and its pervasive discrimination is unconstitutional and should be ended.”

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley comments yesterday when she petitioned the US Supreme Court to strike part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).  You can read more here.

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D.hedral: The first shape based underwear

Posted on July 25, 2012 | 4 comments

Recently I was bemoaning the fact that I do not resemble the Calvin Klein model who looks picture perfect in the underwear I purchased so you would think I’d not be tempted by D.Hedral’s sexy underwear line. Sadly, I’m a sucker and marketers know this.

D.Hedral claims their underwear is superior because they are the “first shape based underwear”.  Their product supposedly embraces your backside perfectly, enhancing it’s natural roundness and adding extra support. I’m thinking its sort of “wonder bra” for men’s butts. Check out this hilarious breakdown of how their garments will help you.

d-hedral If you’d like to see more, check out their tempting promo video here.

 

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Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns to Boston

Posted on July 25, 2012 | Leave a comment
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

Source: Red Bull

One month from today the 2012 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will return to Boston Harbor.   After last season’s premiere in Boston, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series athletes will climb back to the top of the Institute of Contemporary Art building on Fan Pier and dive from a 92′ platform into Boston Harbor.

Saturday, August 25th from 4PM – 7PM   @ICA in the Seaport 

If you missed this free event last year you need to mark the date in your calendar and come down to the Seaport neighborhood to watch this awesome display of athleticism and pure cojones to dive from the top of the ICA into Boston harbor. Here is a 2-minute clip from last year to show you what you can come to expect.

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Restaurant review: Fanizzi’s in Provincetown

Posted on July 24, 2012 | 1 comment

AtanasLast Friday we were encouraged to try the year round Ptown restaurant, Fanizzi’s, located deep in the East End at 539 Commercial Street.

Fanizzi’s offers home cooking in sizable portions that will leave you full and content.  The restaurant features a Fish-n-Chips special every Friday that comes with a garden salad all for $11.99.  If that doesn’t tempt you or if you are not there on a Friday, the menu is mostly comprised of seafood and Italian plates from $19 – $26 you may also order several burgers ranging from $10.00 – $12.00.

We were happy and impressed by the friendly waitstaff that took time to answer questions about the menu. Shown above is Atanas who waited on us at Fanizzi’s. You will be in good hands, assuming all of the staff is as knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with their suggestions.

Shown below are the: stuffed artichoke $10.99, steamed mussels $8.99 and the garden salad that accompanied our fish-n-chips order.
Provincetown FanizziAlthough all were good, our waiter recommended we try the mussels and it turned out to be the most satisfying of the three.  The broth with white wine, herbs and butter was intoxicating and we devoured them.

The Friday night Fish-n-Chips deal may go down as the best value for your money in all of Provincetown.  The portions are hearty and the fish is only barely fried allowing you plenty of white flaky fish.  Another surprise was the accompanying house slaw made with vinegar.

FanizziThis family-style dining restaurant is a hike so plan to give yourself enough time to get there, but it is worth trying – if only for the Friday Night Fish-N-Chips special. To avoid a wait in season, make a reservation.

Hint: Request a table with a view overlooking the water.
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Tweet of the Day: Romney Smackdown

Posted on July 24, 2012 | 1 comment

Mitt RomneyThanks to my good friend, blogger Julian for sharing these two Tweets with me.  You can click on the image to enlarge, but I’ll happily share the text above with you since it’s spot on. Incidentally you may follow Julian on Twitter as well @JustGngr.

MITT ROMNEY TWEET: Sally Ride ranks among the greatest of pioneers. I count myself among the millions of American she inspired with her travels to space.

RESPONSE: @MittRomney kind of despicable & grotesque that her partner of 27 years will be denied federal benefits, don’t you think?

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Super Superheroes

Posted on July 24, 2012 | 5 comments

gay super heroesFellow blogger Stevie from Nice to see StevieB posted this photo on Sunday.  Not exactly sure where or when this was taken but I thought it was hilarious. Which superhero would you most likely be?

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Today’s chuckle: W.A.S.P.s

Posted on July 24, 2012 | 2 comments

My colleague who happens to live in Midtown Manhattan on Park Avenue loves to poke fun at all her well-heeled neighbors.

While talking to her this morning she was giggling about her latest joke.

I think my co-worker is adorable and hearing her tell the joke gave me a good laugh.  Perhaps it’ll make you smile too.

How many WASPs does it take to change a light bulb?

Answer:  It takes two,  one to stir the martini and the other to call the electrician.

For readers not from the US, WASP refers to White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.  It is an informal, often derogatory term for a closed group of high-status Americans mostly of British Protestant ancestry.

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Mayor Menino says Chick-fil-A not welcome in Boston

Posted on July 24, 2012 | Leave a comment

we-hate-gaysChick-fil-A is a large fast food chain in the United States with more than 1,600 locations. Chick-Fil-A has made news over the years because of their donations to anti-gay organizations, but the controversy came to a head recently when the President, Dan Cathy, said the following.

“We are very much supportive of the family — the biblical definition of the family unit…we know that it might not be popular with everyone, but thank the Lord, we live in a country where we can share our values and operate on biblical principles.”

Responding to the comments above and Cathy’s statement that the embrace of marriage equality is tantamount to “inviting God’s judgement on our nation” Boston’s Mayor Menino had this to say,

“Chick Fil A doesn’t belong in Boston.  You can’t have a business in the city of Boston that discriminates against a population. We’re an open city, we’re a city that’s at the forefront of inclusion.”

Bravo Mayor Menino

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on July 24, 2012 | 1 comment

Temptation TuesdayThis week’s post I found on the Yummy of the Day blog, thanks MAC. Are you a fan of this weekly post? You can see past Temptation Tuesday men by linking here.

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LGBT rights

Posted on July 23, 2012 | 1 comment

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Ivan over at Queer IV blog posted this graphic and pointed out that there is an issue when 29 States in the US allow employers to fire people simply because they are gay.

The LGBT community is often painted by its opponents as seeking “special rights” and are criticized by conservatives as seeking unnecessary legislation. Their failure to recognize the fact that prejudicial legislation allows some to legally discriminate against a person solely because of who they are underscores their lack of understanding that being gay is no more a choice than being heterosexual.

Where do you live? Can an employer in your state fire you, your partner, your friend or family member because of who they are? Perhaps it’s time you pick up your phone or email your State representative and ask them to join the 21st century by ending these discriminatory laws. I’d be ashamed to live in one of these 29 states.

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