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Cinquecento Ristorante construction continues
As I was walking down Harrison Avenue Saturday morning to check out the South End Open Studios, I could hear saws buzzing and all sorts of activity emanating from The Aquitaine Group’s newest restaurant, Cinquecento.
The restaurant had opened its Harrison Avenue door to let in fresh air, and I couldn’t help but look in to see what was happening. Rumors circulate the restaurant is looking to open before the end of the month but will likely not be ready until October.
The photos are from Saturday, September 15 2012 – click to enlarge.
Significant work remains but I’m very excited to see this space reopen. I wish the staff and The Aquitaine Group much luck.
South End Open Studios
The South End Open Studios was this past weekend. The two-day event which draws thousands to the neighborhood, allows art collectors and enthusiasts to talk to local artists and visit galleries; all told – more than 200 studios and galleries are open. In addition, artisans and specialty stores which comprise much of the retail space in the South End’s SoWa district (South of Washington) participated in the event this September.
Weather was perfect for this weekend’s art walk which included painters, sculptors, and designers who make jewelry, clothing, furnishings and more. Below are a few photos from a small number of the participating galleries and artists.
Bobby’s Vintage Clothing on Thayer Street
SoWa has more than 200 active studios and art galleries
The caliber and variety of artwork is amazing
Is Boston Chops hiring
Yesterday, Eater Boston wrote a post entitled, Upcoming South End Restaurant to Focus on “The Cow”. The post comments on a job posting on Craigslist looking for “Chef de cuisine, Executive Sous, Chef & Sous chef” who have “a strong understanding of the cow”.
Eater Boston’s article wonders out loud which of the new South End restaurants might be hiring for these positions, naming Estelle’s, BoMa , and Cinquecento. However, my money is on Brian Piccini’s latest endeavor, Boston Chops, which is targeting a late November opening (pending construction).
Fart be gone
Over the weekend I received this photo via email from my sister Elizabeth with an exclamation and “LOL”. A quick Google Search brought me to a page on Amazon.com called Fart Pads. Who knew there was such a thing?
I wonder how many of these are sold as ‘gag’ gifts to friends and family. Ladies, the next time you are invited to another boring wedding shower I suggest you liven things up and slip this anonymously into the pile of gifts. I’d love to see people’s faces when this was unwrapped.
New hotel and residences coming to my hood
Looks like the Mayor and the Boston Redevelopment Authority just approved a cool new mixed use building in space that is currently occupied by a parking lot in my neighborhood, the South End.
Located at 275 Albany Street, the development includes a 3-story parking garage, 19-story residential tower, and a 11-story hotel. I have no idea what micro style rooms means, but I’m just happy it will bring more people to the neighborhood. The development will be just one block away from the Ink Block.
More about this project and others approved by the city of Boston here.
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Show your support for Referendum 74 in Washington State
Yesterday I wrote about The Seattle Times editorial team’s “I do” Campaign. Washington State has a ballot initiative asking its residents to support same sex marriage. To show their support, The Seattle Times has taken the unprecedented step to create a social media campaign supporting the ballot initiative.
Send me your “I do” photo – It doesn’t matter where you live
I may not live in Washington State, but I wanted to show my support and hope you will too. If you email me your photos holding this sign I’ll publish your photo.
The sign and directions on submitting your photo to The Seattle Times is also included in this link. Be sure to send me your name(s) and where you live (city / state and if you don’t live in the US include city / country).
Email your photos to BosGuymail@gmail.com.
Restaurant review: La Casa de Pedro
Casa de Pedro: Fine Latin cuisine in Watertown, MA
This past weekend I had dinner at La Casa de Pedro, which describes itself as offering a true taste of Venezuelan hospitality and fine Spanish cuisine. The restaurant is conveniently located next door to The New Rep Theatre where I saw their production of The Kite Runner.
Casa de Pedro is a warm and inviting restaurant with a nice patio for dining outside, a large bar and even larger indoor dining room. Main plates range significantly in price, but dinner for two including a shared starter, two drinks and main plates cost $70.00 with tip; more than reasonable considering the portions and how delicious it was to eat.
We started our meal with calamari ($10.50). No need to ask for lemon wedges as the lightly fried calamari was heavily seasoned with lemon juice which was nicely offset by the heat of the jalapenos. 
Just as we were finishing the plate of calamari our main plates were served. The portions were surprisingly large but so savory we both finished our meals without hesitation.
click on the photo below to enlarge
Caraquena (above left) is $17.99 and includes chicken tenderloins, sirloin strips, and Spanish sausage sautéed with Spanish spices. The plate also included rice, beans and plantains. The meat was flavorful, heavily salted and complemented my cold beer.
The Fish Tacos (above right) is $15.50 and was equally delicious albeit lighter. The three tacos filled with tilapia had a distinctly grilled flavoring was accompanied by rice, beans, fried yucca and plantains.
I will come back to Casa de Pedro. It makes for the perfect place to grab dinner before seeing a show at the New Rep Theatre and who doesn’t love dinner and a show? You can see Casa de Pedro’s full menu here.
Quote of the day: Mitt Romney and the 47%
Mitt Romney was videotaped without his knowledge at a fundraiser recently. MotherJones, a liberal website, released the tape last night. Here is an excerpt of what he said.
There are 47% of the people who will vote for the president no matter what. All right, there are 47% who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it. That that’s an entitlement. And the government should give it to them. And they will vote for this president no matter what…These are people who pay no income tax…[M]y job is is not to worry about those people. I’ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.
– Mitt Romney
Temptation Tuesday
Those baby blues are very tempting.
Hello Rosh
Today’s funny clip is thanks to Rick Sparks.
Opus Affair tonight
Opus Affair is a social group who meet each month around town. They are a diverse group who share an appreciation for the arts community in Boston and want to see it grow and thrive.
Never been to an Opus Affair event? No worries, its a friendly group of people who range in age and profession, but all agree that going out, sharing a cocktail and chatting with people is the perfect way to spend a Monday evening.
Tonight’s Affair: Forum at 755 Boylston Street from 6-9PM
Come on your own or bring a friend
Newspaper’s social media campaign supporting same sex marriage
Earlier this year I wrote about high profile businesses and entrepreneurs from the Seattle area who have donated significant sums of money for marriage equality in Washington. In July I wrote about Amazon founder Steve Bezos and his wife donating an astounding $2.5 million to support marriage equality in Washington.
Now the Seattle Times has taken the unprecedented step of launching its own social media campaign in support of same-sex marriage. Want to show your support? The newspaper is encouraging supporters to take photos of yourself, your partner or your family holding their sign and sharing it on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #IDo74.
Want to find out more? Read the full story here.
The Kite Runner opens at New Rep Theatre
The Kite Runner at New Rep Theatre
The Kite Runner, is a story written by Khaled Hosseini first published in 2003. It became a New York Times best seller and was eventually adapted into a movie and a play. The somber story centers around the life of a young, privileged Afghani named Amir.
The New Rep’s production will draw you in. The narrative play opens in Kabul when Amir is a child growing up with his best friend and servant, Hassan. Its a happy story, but by the time the first act closes you’ll have lump in your throat. The second act opens in America but when contacted by a family friend Hassan finds himself returning to Pakistan and Afghanistan where he must face his past, literally.
Performances run Wed thru Sunday until Sept 30th
I loved this story and I think you will too. This is a play that will elicit discussion and make you thankful to have the good fortune to grow up in a developed nation. New Rep Theatre’s performances of The Kite Runner conclude on Sunday, September 30th. Performances run Wednesday thru Sunday each week and tickets may be purchased here.
More about New Rep Theatre
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