New Greek restaurant Kava Neo Taverna looks ready to open

South End Restaurant, Greek Restaurant BostonI’ve been regularly talking to the owners of the soon to open Greek restaurant, Kava Neo Taverna, since construction first caught my eye last fall.

Although the owners remain unsure when they will formally open, the paper has come down from the over-sized windows and you can see what appears to be a casual dining restaurant. From the back of the restaurant you can see a painting of an old Greek man looking out over their rustic dining room. Dark wood floors contrast with the chairs, tables and white walls.  Lighting fixtures made of thick rope you might see on the docks of Boston harbor dangle overhead, and a small but comfortable looking bar is tucked in the back of the restaurant.

Kava is currently hiring for all positions so if you’d like to learn more send your resume to info@kavaneotaverna.com.

I miss the summer

handsome, sexy, coolI know that the weather this past fall and up through January has been unseasonably warm, but the past few days have reminded all of us in Boston that winter is here. To chase away my winter blues I’m looking at photos of people relaxing on the beach or poolside. I’d love to join this guy and jump into a pool.

What to do this week February 15 – 21

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Mates Leather Weekend is in Provincetown February 19 – 21, 2016

What to do this week: February 15th – 21st

Cocktails with Opus Affair is hosting their monthly social starts at 6PM at Park Restaurant & Bar on Monday, February 15 in Cambridge

Screening: East of Hollywood is a special movie screening at the Lyric Stage Co. Theater – tickets are only $5.00 on Monday, February 15 in Boston

Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8pm) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

The Fellows monthly social for 30- and 40-somethings is happening at Bond in the Financial District from 7 – 9:30PM on Wednesday, February 17 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 at the end of the night – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Outryders Thirsty Thursdays is this gay ski club’s monthly social at Cathedral Station on Thursday, February 18 in Boston

North Shore Pride LGBT Networking Night starts at 5PM at the Danversport Yacht Club on Thursday, February 18 in Danvers

Mates (Snowbound) Leather Weekend IX starts on Friday and runs all weekend with eight official parties / events, February 19-21 in Provincetown

Boyfriends is a monthly gay party at the Milky Way Lounge in JP – this month’s theme is Kylie Minogue so check it out on Friday, February 19 in Boston

Snowball Fight on Boston Common is exactly what it sounds like, drawing college students from all over from 1-3PM on Saturday, February 20 in Boston

Gay For Good Boston Science Club for Girls is taking place at 1PM on Sunday, February 21 in Cambridge

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

I’ve started posting a weekly listing of upcoming activities.  Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

Relationships

Making the case for Valentine's DayI have a number of friends who are very happy that they are single. I also know a few (not many) people who I suspect might be happier if they were single. This post isn’t for either of you, although I do believe you deserve to be loved too.

This post is for a third group of friends who are single and looking to meet someone they can share their life with through the good and bad. Valentine’s Day can be frustrating for this group, reminding them of their most recent awkward date or maybe lack of dates. I hope you find someone who you fall madly in love with and in the interim you find comfort knowing your friends and family love you and think you’re fabulous – regardless of your dating status.

Nick wishes you a very happy Valentine’s Day

Patrick Lentz Photography, hairy, handsome, hunkMy friend and local photographer, Patrick Lentz, posted photographs of Nick who lives up on the North Shore, on Friday. The 25 year old from Gloucester loves the camera and agreed to take a series of photographs with Patrick, several of which have a very nice Valentine’s Day theme.

I’ve included a few photos below but you can see more of Nick on Flickr Patrick Lentz Photography, handsome, hairy, hunkPatrick Lentz Photography, handsome, hairy, hunkYou can see more of Patrick’s photography here, www.PatrickLentz.com.

Scruffy Sunday

Happy Valentine's DayNot the typical Scruffy Sunday post I’ll admit but I wanted a Valentine’s theme and this was the best I could find.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

Golden Girls theme song (gospel edition)

Check out this gospel inspired version of The Golden Girls theme song.  I love it when he rips off his wig.

Walking with sandwiches: Ben’s New Year’s resolution

Many people make New Year’s resolutions each year and it is usually right about now that a lot of us give up on them. I stumbled upon this really inspiring YouTube video of someone who has an interesting story that I wanted to share.

Mega development proposed for downtown Boston

Downtown Boston mega development

Source: boston.curbed.com

Earlier this week Curbed Boston reported that the city and state are working together to turn a 5.5 acre site owned by the state at 185 Kneeland Street (sandwiched between South Station, Chinatown and the Expressway) into a “mega-development” (those were Curbed Boston’s words – not mine).

The state plans to host public-input sessions on any would-be development beginning in early March and a request for proposals could go out after that. According to the article, state officials are asking developers to think big – really big, suggesting the site accommodate 2,000,000 square feet with a sizable chunk of that dedicated to housing (hopefully affordable housing).

This could be a great opportunity for the city to add housing and build out a section of land that can bring taxable revenue to the state and city. I’ll be curious to see how this monster development opportunity progresses.

Read the full article here.

Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

gay cartoon, gay comic stripClick on the comic strip to enlarge

ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.

Bonus fur

hunk, chest, abs, hairy, male torsoHave a good weekend and thanks for stopping by to check out my blog.

Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening by Robert Frost

poetry, family, NH, LakeI thought it appropriate to share a poem by Frost, that pays tribute to this season so I’m re-posting, Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening.

The photo is of me and that is my parent’s house at Lake Winnipesaukee in the background. Sergio snapped the photograph when we were returning home after a long walk. You’ll note the streets hadn’t even been plowed and it felt like we were the only ones around.  The photo remains one of my favorites.

STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

BosGuy brain teaser

Valentines DayEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain.  If you are stumped, feel free to get help or share it with a friend or colleague to see if you can figure it out together.  This week I have a Valentine’s Day themed riddle for you.

I’ll confirm answers later in the day so don’t worry if you don’t see your comment posted right away. I want to give everyone a chance.

This weeks riddle:  Where does Valentine’s Day come after Easter?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

Pretty in Pink 30th anniversary screening this weekend

Pretty in PinkI loved everything about Pretty in Pink when it came out in 1986 – the actors, the story line and of course the soundtrack.  Since the weather in Boston is going to be miserable this weekend, you might want to catch the anniversary showing.

For those who never saw Pretty in Pink, the movie revolves around a high school girl (played by Molly Ringwald) from the wrong side of town and a wealthy heart-throb (played by Andrew McCarthy) and includes all the teenage angst and drama one could imagine in this classic John Hughes film.

When: Sunday, Feb 14, 2016 2:00p – 4:00p
Where: Showcase Cinema de Lux Revere
Admission: $13.50
Showtimes and Tickets: Here

Also showing at Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place (Dedham), Showcase Cinema de Lux Lowell, and Showcase Cinema de Lux Randolph.

Cheapest places to travel each month of the year

Gay TravelAnyone who reads this blog knows that Sergio and I love our home but we love traveling even more so when I read Travel & Leisure article, “The Cheapest Places to Travel Each Month of the Year” I knew I would want to share this.

The article claims that if you plan your vacation right you can save a bundle; world class cities like Melbourne, Australia in January are surprisingly affordable; Buenos Aires is beautiful in March; and Fort Lauderdale offers great deals in May; Boston happens to be a steal in July (who knew); and New Orleans offers great deals in October just in time for their benefit for Project Lazarus.

You can read the full article here.