Did you skip the gym this morning or are you planning to go after work? I saw this abs workout, and thought I would share it. I’ve yet to try it and am going to ask my trainer about Neila Rey’s “code of abs” workout.
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On my most recent trip to NYC I had the opportunity to enjoy a dinner at Benoit NY. While I’ll admit this Midtown brasserie is charming, and I enjoyed my meal, Jules Bistro in the East Village remains my favorite casual French restaurant in Manhattan.
Located on 55th Street between 5th and 6th Ave, Benoit has a cozy bar as you enter from the street. The dining room (as shown above) is colorful with splashes of red, yellow and honey stained wood. The menu is divided into appetizers and main plate with the first ranging in price from $12-$26 and latter ranging in price from $25-$41.
Warm bread is served upon being seated – I wish this was done everywhere. I’ve never been one to shun carbs and happily helped myself while I waited for my drink to arrive. I started my meal with a basic mixed green salad and opted to try the restaurant’s “French Classic of the Month”, Boeuf bourginon for $29 for my main plate.
I barely noticed the salad while I chatted with my colleagues, but the same can’t be said for the boeuf bourginon. The beef was so tender I think I could have cut the meat with a spoon. This classic French dish was also accompanied by pearl onions, carrots, mushrooms and pomme puree. There was hardly a trace of any of it when our server cleared our plates. Sadly as much as I would have enjoyed dessert, I was too full to enjoy anymore, but I left satisfied.
Dinner reservations are recommended for Benoit NY at 646.943.7373.
Love this advertising campaign in the UK. Those crazy Brits.
I love this photo and I’m a bit angry with myself for not remembering which of my Twitter followers posted this to give them credit, but I hope you enjoy this and your Sunday morning. Have a great day.
Can you believe that YouTube has been around for nearly a decade? Do you remember this video from 2006? Seems appropriate for a Saturday night. Do you have a favorite vintage ‘tube video?
March 29 – July 6, 2014
Today The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) exhibit, California Design: 1930-1965 Living in a Modern Way, opens. The exhibit includes more than 250 mid-century modern design objects that includes furniture, textiles, fashion, classic vehicles and much more.
Organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), this exhibition is the first major study of modern California design. PEM’s presentation is the exhibition’s only East Coast venue – on view.
The Boston Public Library (BPL) said earlier this week that they would offer a new service to all members that will operate much like Netflix, allowing you to stream movies, television shows, music and audio books.
The BPL said that all titles are available for simultaneous access and will have no waiting periods with new content being added weekly. Leveraging the service called “Hoopla” users can download up to 10 titles per month with checkout times ranging from three days to three weeks. The service has an automatic return to ensure there are no late fees. This new, free-streaming media network is accessible to anyone that has a card to the Boston Public Library.
Don’t have a library card? Register online to get your eCard today.
I love the BPL and make a concerted effort to limit my book purchases to our city’s sole remaining LGBT Bookstore, Calamus Bookstore, so this new service makes me very happy. I hope it not only entices current members to leverage this new service but also brings more people to the library.
To sign up or learn more, click here.
The MBTA rolls out their late night service on a trial basis starting tonight. The service will extend to MBTA trolleys, subways and 15 key bus routes. The last Red, Orange, Blue and Green Line trains will depart downtown stations at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday nights.
The people behind Cathedral Station shared their first press release today. In the release they acknowledge that rumors have been circulating for the past few weeks, but they wanted to confirm that Cathedral Station, a Sports Bar that caters to the LGBT community and neighborhood will be opening at 1222 Washington St in Boston’s South End in May.
It went on to also confirm that the bar will be under the direction of Larry Basile and William (Billy) Svetz, the former GM of Fritz. Other familiar faces from Fritz will include Gary Staples and Joe McGowan. The bar will open following some upgrades being made to the property including an entertainment area with pool table and dart boards. Look for a new Facebook page in the coming days.
Tomorrow evening The New England Valkyries Rugby Football Club present Jocks ‘n Socks at the Manhunt Mansion. Enjoy an open bar of beer and wine, food and great music.
All profits from Saturday’s party will go to help send the New England Valkyries to the 2014 Bingham Cup in Australia. More information about the event is available on their event page on Facebook, here. The event will sell out so get tickets online here.
Bring your honey up to Ogunquit this weekend and check out Maine Street’s Bear Tea Dance on Saturday, March 29th from 4 pm – 8 pm. Getting a room should be easy during the off season but be sure to call ahead. More information about the Bear Tea Dance is on FB here.
Tomorrow night Boston’s Lyric Stage Co. presents, Rich Girl. The two hour play is about a sheltered rich girl named Claudine who falls in love with Henry, a down on his luck artist and a tough-talking mother who has her doubts about Henry’s motives. Does he really love Claudine or her wealth?
Rich Girl is a clever new comedy about women, men, mothers, and money. The show opens on Friday, March 28th and runs through Saturday, April 26th.
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