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Kava Neo Taverna temptations
312 Shawmut Avenue – South End, Boston
Kava Neo Taverna is a neighborhood Greek restaurant that is patiently waiting for the city to allow it to open in their new home located on the corner of Union Park and Shawmut Avenue in the South End across from the South End Buttery.
Over the past couple months I have been able to meet and talk to the team behind this new restaurant, that I will admit I’m excited to have opening. They were gracious enough to send me a few photos of some of the items you can expect to find on their menu when they open. Think of this as a feast for your eyes and something to tempt you until they open.
Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves with rice)
Small Plate Options: Patates Lemonates (potatoes, lemon, oregano and olive oil);
Elies (olives, olive oil and oregano);
Spanakopita (spinach pie)
Kolokithakia (zucchini chips with scordalia)
Horiatiki (tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese, oregano, and olive oil)
καλή όρεξη
Throwback Thursday
Back in the early and mid-90s I called Atlanta home. It was a wonderful time to be there, and I have many fond memories of that time. This photo was actually from one of the many trips we would make to what I fondly refer to as The Redneck Riviera, better known to most as Destin, FL.
Vintage gay
Gay couple during WWII
Source: hypervocal.com
Although I don’t believe the above photo is of David or Brian, I would encourage you to read the love letter penned by Brian to David that accompanied this photo on hypervocal.com. The letter was first published by the pro gay magazine ONE in 1961. Read Brian’s love letter here.
Unlock the Children’s Creativity
Reception & Open House: Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Unlock the Children’s Creativity is an exhibition & collaboration between ARCK & the Fort Point Arts Community Gallery to promote & advocate for arts education in the Boston Public School community.
The exhibition shows how communities can come together to build bridges & eliminate silos. The art will be organized in the gallery according to ARCK’s three primary themes: Leadership, Civic Engagement, and Social Justice.
THE EXHIBITION WILL INCLUDE SELECTED WORK BY:
88 East Boston Early Education Center students, ages 5-6
60 Blackstone Innovation School students, ages 6-7
36 Gardner Pilot Academic students, ages 13-16
Red Sox takeover with TWC
LAST DAY TO RESERVE YOUR EARLY ACCESS TICKETS
The Welcoming Committee is planning a takeover of a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park on Wednesday, May 25th when they host the Colorado Rockies. Get an early start on your Memorial Day Weekend and reserve early access tickets at The Welcoming Committee’s annual take over of Fenway Park.
Yes I want to join the early access list for the Red Sox Takeover
Tickets are only $26
Word of the day: Verklempt
I like to think of my blog as an important, educational site that can help you expand your vocabulary. Today’s vocabulary word is verklempt.
Verklempt
Originates from Yiddish אַרקלעמט or farklemt and the German word verklemmt.
Definition: choked with emotion
Used in a sentence: Oy, vey! When I saw this photo I got all verklempt.
Caption this photo
Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption. Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a few of your own.
Provincetown’s newest public fountain
Red Sox Hot Stove Panel Discussion
For the second year in a row Boston Spirit Magazine is teaming up with sports talk radio WEEI and the Boston Red Sox for a very special Red Sox Hot Stove Happy Hour on Sunday, April 10 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Cathedral Station in the South End.
Former Red Sox player, Lou Merloni and Boston sports writers Steve Buckley, Rob Bradford and John Tamase will be on hand for a great discussion about the upcoming season and the Boston Red Sox.
Quiz: Do you live in a bubble
Last week PBS News Hour talked to Charles Murray, a libertarian political scientist at the American Enterprise Institute who says that wealthy, highly educated and snobby Americans increasingly live in so-called super-ZIPs: cloistered together, with little to no exposure to American culture at large.
Take the Do You Live In A Bubble Quiz
Those people, Murray says, live in a social and cultural bubble. His easy to take 25-question quiz, covers everything from beer to politics to Avon to “The Big Bang Theory,” to help you determine if you live in a bubble or more likely how thick is that bubble you live in. The description based on my score was spot on.
Temptation Tuesday
Short shorts are made for men like this.
Open letter to North Carolina LGBT community
Dear North Carolina LGBT Community,
A lot has been written about the mean-spirited legislation your State Legislature passed and Republican Governor, Pat McCrory recently signed into law. Without going into the details, we all understand the message: The LGBT community is not welcome in North Carolina and those who wish to discriminate against the LGBT community can now do so freely with the blessing of the state.
While North Carolina is a beautiful state, home to many wonderful people, it is hard for me to understand how a state can categorically write-off their LGBT community. The LGBT community has been instrumental in revitalizing neighborhoods like the South End in Charlotte and comprise a growing professional demographic that the state needs if they are to continue to court new employers to relocate to the area.
“If you do not feel welcome in North Carolina anymore many states will welcome you with open arms; Massachusetts included.”
Massachusetts is familiar with bigotry in all its forms but I suppose we are lucky to live in a state where the LGBT community is celebrated and not shunned. Our own governor (a Republican no less) is a staunch supporter of gay rights. I don’t write this to brag – I write this to let you know you deserve to be respected and would be welcomed with open arms in many states; Massachusetts included.
I applaud those who choose to stay in North Carolina and fight to change the law and the hearts of those who supported it, but for those who want to live in a state where the LGBT community is celebrated; not perceived as a social ill, come visit us in Massachusetts. From Northampton to Provincetown — Massachusetts has communities large and small where the LGBT community is viewed as an asset. If you come to the area to visit this spring or summer, let me know and I’ll be the first to buy you a drink and say, “Welcome to Massachusetts“.
With all my love,
BosGuy
The very gay friendly Tel Aviv is on my bucket list
Tel Aviv is a modern, progressive city that has a well deserved reputation for being incredibly gay friendly. Last month The Boston Globe had an excellent article worth reading if you are interested in visiting Tel Aviv. In the article, Welcome to Tel Aviv, the gayest city on earth, the Globe journalist, Christopher Muther, paraphrases descriptions of the city that he came across in tour books, writing, “Tel Aviv as gayer than a Neil Patrick Harris pool party.”
For those who may not feel comfortable planning a trip to Israel, friends of mine who recently visited the area had rave reviews about OUTstanding Travel, a company that focuses on gay travelers. While Sergio and I currently do not have plans to visit Tel Aviv, it is on our bucket list and we hope to get there before long. Fortunately, starting last June, Israeli airline, El Al, started flying nonstop from Boston to Tel Aviv with round trip fares starting at $799.
If you are thinking of visiting this summer, keep in mind that Tel Aviv throws an amazing Pride Party in early June. This year Tel Aviv pride parade will take place June 3, 2016. Be sure to check out the official video from Tel Aviv Pride 2015.
What to do this week April 4 – 10
Red Sox Hot Stove Panel Discussion at Cathedral Station, Sunday, April 10
What to do this week: April 4th – March 10th
DotOUT Spring Fling annual meeting is from 6:30-9:30PM on Monday, April 4 at Tavolo Ristorante in Boston
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Stump Trivia lets you impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston
Karaoke Kween is a lot of fun and if you’re good you may nab the $75 cash prize – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
ICA Boston every Thursday from 4PM – 9PM admission is free in Boston
Fuzz Boston is a fun and friendly monthly party hosted this weekend in Downtown Crossing at the Alley Bar on Friday, April 8 in Boston
Banned in Boston 2016 by Urban Improv returns with their annual tradition (tickets are $150) at the House of Blues Friday, April 8 in Boston
Mainestreet Karaoke party starts at 9PM every Friday in Ogunquit
Comedy Night features hot new comedians and is a guaranteed good laugh; doors open at 7PM (tickets are $20) at Club Cafe on Saturday, April 9 in Boston
Red Sox Hot Stove Discussion is back for its second year at Cathedral Station in the South End from 3-5PM on Sunday, April 10 in Boston
Back 2 Basics Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
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