Enjoy this new take on a classic cocktail. Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin from Vermont makes an unique gin that incorporates raw honey which gives it a subtle floral quality. I suggest combining it with a quality tonic water and meyer lemon. Although this is a classic summer drink, I’ll be enjoying it through out the fall.
I was first introduced to this gin at Mare Oyster Bar in the North End. They have modified a popular vodka drink, The Moscow Mule, and use Barr Hill Gin with Ginger Beer, Lime, Black Tea Syrup and Boston Bitters to make their cocktail, Boston Buck, which I posted on Instagram, here.
Both cocktails are delicious, but my mixing skills are somewhat remedial so I’ll be sticking with the classic G&T this weekend.
Bay State Cruise Co. announced a new transportation option between Boston and Provincetown to debut in October. Following the conclusion of ferry season and just in time for Halloween, Bay State Cruise Co. has chartered a LimoLiner fleet starting Friday evening, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 from Boston, and Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 from Provincetown, with round trip tickets costing $88.
The LimoLiner is equipped with a large cabin with food and beverage service, WiFi and a service attendant, but space is limited so interested travelers are encouraged to reserve seats as soon as possible to secure one of the 28 large, comfortable seats.
To book your ride from Boston to Provincetown on Friday nights, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, and a trip from Provincetown to Boston on Sunday early evenings, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 visit baystatecruisecompany.com.
“The Welcoming Committee takeover of the Somerville Theater is so Fetch”, said no one ever, but that won’t prevent this event from selling out.
TWC Back-to-School Mean Girls Screening – Davis Square
Wednesday, September 30th at 8PM
Join TWC when they takeover of the Somerville Theater in Davis Square on Wednesday, September 30th to watch a special showing of Mean Girls. Considering the day of the show, you know what color you best be wearing.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook explained last night on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert why it became important to him to tell the world that he too is gay.
For the record, I am so happy he did.
The Steven Cohen Team South End Stakeholder’s Fall 2015 report is now out. The report, compiled by SCT, includes interesting details for those of you interested in real estate. Here are some interesting findings shared about the South End market.
Mix 104.1 FM hosts their annual free fall concert this weekend, MixFest 2015.
The MixFest 2015 line up this year includes: Rob Thomas (frontman of Matchbox Twenty); he is almost certain to also play his solo hit from Santana’s Supernatural album, “Smooth”; Third Eye Blind probably best known for their hit “Semi-Charmed Life”; Mass-native, Rachel Platten; Vance Joy; and Andy Grammer.
MixFest 2015 will take place rain or shine, at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. Gates will open at noon, and the music will start at about 2 p.m.
Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph that gives me pause. I’ll get you started with a possible caption that hopefully inspires you to share a few of your own in the comments section below.
Heads or Tails
According to a recent article in The Boston Courant, more than 12,000 millionaires call Boston home. The Back Bay and South End seem to be the preferred neighborhoods for these wealthy residents, accounting for more than half of all the city’s millionaires. These two neighborhoods also saw the fastest growth in numbers of new millionaire residents. With luxury developments springing up through out Boston this number is expected to grow. Just consider the impact of two developments like the Millennium Tower and new Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, which will add 600+ more million dollar properties in the next 12-18 months.
One of the biggest gripes people have about driving in Boston has to do with parking. The San Francisco start-up, Luxe, which rolled into Boston this spring has come up with an ingenious solution.
Luxe is a phone app that sounds incredibly simple to operate. You open the app when you are nearing your destination and a Luxe agent will arrive to take your car away for however long you want. When you want to leave, press the app again and wait for the valet to return your car.
Luxe Boston Valet App for your phone
Luxe is now available in more than a half dozen cities through out the U.S. including San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle on the West Coast, Austin and Chicago in the Midwest and Boston, NYC and Philadelphia on the East Coast.
Let me know if you’ve used this app here in Boston or elsewhere and share your thoughts. I’m more than a little curious to hear your thoughts.
Much thanks to @JustGngr for sharing this photo. I totally agree, very tempting.
Are you getting robocalls regularly? Consumer Reports is sending a petition to the largest phone companies in the U.S., asking them to block these annoying calls. If you would like to sign the petition link here: www.EndRoboCalls.com.
The 31st annual Boston Film Festival starts this week on Thursday, September 17th and runs through Monday, September 21st. This year’s film festival spotlights two local features and five world premieres with shows in five different Boston venues.
To purchase tickets and for festival details visit www.bostonfilmfestival.org.
Once a year, all the major art buildings in the South End are open to the public during USEA Open Studios; including Boston Center for the Arts, Laconia Lofts, SoWa Building at 450 Harrison Ave and studios on Wareham and Albany Streets.
Over 250 South End artists and craftsmen open their doors for you to peruse and purchase paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, glass works, metal works, ceramics and more. Come out and support our local arts scene this weekend. More details are available on the USEA website, useaboston.com.
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