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Oy vey
In two weeks I will board a cruise ship for the first time. While I’m happy to be getting away and I’m not the least bit nervous, seeing images of this luxury cruise ship run aground off the coast of Italy is a bit much to take. My thoughts are with those who have friends and family missing, but I’m embarrassed to admit my initial response when I booted up and saw this image was “Oy vey”.
How to survive a Boston winter
Starting this past fall I wrote a few posts called “How to survive a Boston winter”. I thought I’d provide some guidance for all those who may not have had to ‘weather’ a New England winter before. While many of my past posts can be adopted by anyone living in a colder climate (you can read them here, here and here), this months feature truly is advice for those in Boston.
When the mercury drops and temperatures are freezing, visiting a museum is a great way to pass a day, but Boston is very lucky to have the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The original building was modeled after a Venetian palace and home to the eccentric woman who the museum is named for. 
Starting Thursday, January 19th The Gardner reopens after a brief closure to put the finishing touches on its largest expansion in the museum’s 109 year history. If you visit be sure to go to the original building. In the middle of her house is a tiny, but beautiful garden where you can literally smell roses in bloom, see a beautiful patch of grass and temporarily forget that the weather outside is downright frightful. If you can’t get away and find the winter too much to take then treat yourself by visiting the Gardner; it’ll do a world of good.
Posted in Boston, GetMeTheHellOutOfHere Syndrome
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Gardner Museum
Restaurant review: Metropolis Cafe
Metropolis Cafe first opened in the South End in 1995 and is the first of what are several successful restaurants all owned and operated by The Aquitaine Group. Dinner for two including a shared appetizer, two main plates and shared dessert (not including drinks and tip) costs approximately $50-$60. Chef William “Billy” Nurse and the loyal and knowledgeable waitstaff provided a pleasurable dining experience. Since we hadn’t been to Metropolis for dinner in nearly 5 years, we asked for and ordered some of their most popular plates. We started with their green salad that came with two crispy crostini, toasted walnuts and a delicious Dijon vinaigrette ($7.95) as well as the roasted mushrooms ($7.95). If you enjoy mushrooms, I really would suggest requesting extra bread, which the restaurant will happily bring to your table, and order the mushrooms.
For dinner we also ordered two of Metropolis’ favorite plates. The salmon comes with a horseradish crust on the top which is surprisingly light and adds some great texture to the filet that sits on a bed of warm cucumbers and crème fraîche that really makes the dish sing ($18.95). The chicken (may be the restaurant’s favorite plate) was seasoned and crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked. The plate sits on a bed of oyster mushrooms and potato purée (19.95). Both dinners were more than satisfying in flavor and portion.
Normally we refrain from ordering dessert but for the sake of “research” we opted to share something sweet to end what was a very savory meal. Below is a photo of the chocolate pudding cake with vanilla ice cream ($7.95), which is served piping hot and best accompanied with a cup of the restaurant’s coffee.
Metropolis Cafe 584 Tremont Street (617) 247-2931
Reservations are strongly recommended for this tiny Cafe on Tremont Street
Posted in Dining, Restaurant Review, South End
Tagged Aquitaine Group, BosGuy, Boston Guy, South End
Strolling down the Delta Sky Mall aisle
Earlier this week I spent about 45 minutes on the Delta Business Shuttle waiting to take off so I could return to Boston. Since I could not turn on my laptop, I picked up the Delta Sky Mall magazine. Like 99% of those who flip through this waste of paper, I had no intention to buy anything – I was just killing time.
I was astounded by how much crap was jammed into the magazine. The crazy products are only part of what had me giggling. The ad copy is enough to make any copywriter break out into peels of laughter.
Check out these gems…
The ad copy exclaims “You’ll stay warm but look so cool” The fleece poncho with pillow all-in-one comes in “cool” colors like candy pink and royal blue. Don’t these kids epitomize “cool”?
The “Beard Cap” which sells for $19.95 is both one piece (cap, mustache and beard) as well as one size. I cannot think of something more ugly or strange looking to wear, but it must make for one hell of a gag gift.
I assume the “Porch Potty” is perfect for the couch potato or obese. After all could be bothered with taking man’s best friend out for a 5 minute walk? The Porch Potty comes with “plush synthetic grass…and self drainage.” Gross!
New Restoration Hardware store
Last September Restoration Hardware said it would open a high end furniture and home decor store in the space previously occupied by LouisBoston on Newbury Street.
In December, blogger George Whalin wrote about these new stores. According to Wahlin, the first of these newly designed stores opened in San Francisco, followed by Los Angeles and Houston, and all the properties appear to have a much broader selection of furniture, high-quality linens, bath fixtures, accessories, chandeliers, and lamps than are found in the company’s traditional stores.
With the L.A. and Houston storefronts at 24,000 and 25,000 square feet respectively, it seems unlikely the Boston location would use all of the space available to them. According to the real estate listing the building can accommodate 40,000 square feet. Does this mean the part of the building which was reserved for restaurant space will remain? Let’s hope so.
Check out the beautiful San Francisco “Design Gallery” from Restoration Hardware to get an idea of what you can expect when the store opens.
BosGuy cooks: Roasted eggplant
Roasted eggplant is extremely flavorful and a healthy snack best eaten on crusty bread or over a salad with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or drizzled with balsamic vinegar. With eggplant selling for less than a $1.00 a pound you can purchase a large eggplant cheaply; another plus, there is virtually no clean up. 
Preparing eggplant for roasting
Click on images above to enlarge
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
STEP 2: Cut eggplant in half and score it with deep cuts that do not pierce the skin. Add 1 tbsp of salt into the cuts and let the eggplant rest for 20 minutes.
STEP 3: Top right image shows how the eggplant will sweat (click image to enlarge); squeeze it to release the excess water the salt has drawn out. This will remove the bitter taste of the eggplant and help quicken the roasting process.
STEP 4: Combine 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of thyme for additional flavoring and brush the salted eggplant liberally; if you are going to roast garlic I like to also add the garlic cloves in the remaining oil and thyme.
STEP 5: As shown in the last photo (from the series above) flip the brushed eggplant halves on parchment paper (I also place two basil leaves on the parchment that the eggplant will cover – I love basil). Cook for 45 minutes.
After roasting, let the vegetable cool for 15-20 minutes. The picture below shows the eggplant flipped over after it has roasted and cooled. 
New restaurant to open in South End’s SoWa neighborhood
MCSlimJB a Boston-based restaurant critic, tweeted that the Union Park Neighborhood Association was contacted by Deuxave / dbar owner with plans to open a steakhouse in the old Penny Savings building on Washington Street.
Back in August I listed this as a rumor that had been buzzing through the neighborhood in my post Dishing some South End gossip. However, I thought Brian Piccini (owner of Deuxave and dbar) was unable to make this happen. There’s no word about what hurdles remain for this to happen or when the unnamed restaurant will open for business, but stay tuned.
Thanks to Adam and his hospitality blog for the tip.
SNL skit: Chantix – Real People Real Stories
Last week’s SNL had Charles Barkley as a the host. Despite the fact that he had hosted the show two times previously, he still appeared stiff. Its amazing that he can be so funny on air but the minute he has to do a skit he sounds like a robot. One of the better bits from the last SNL was this fake advertisement for Chantix.
Who would you fly?
I do love flying Virgin, but I’d be tempted to try the competition
$1 Legal’s Chowdah on January 11th
Thanks to Adam who writes the Boston Hospitality and Tourism blog for letting us all know that one of Boston’s best known seafood restaurant chains, Legal Seafood’s, will be offering diners a cup of its famous clam chowder for $1 (with the purchase of an entree) tomorrow on January 11th in celebration of national soup month.
Legal’s Chowdah Day will also be celebrated online where on January 11th one can purchase a quart of chowder for $11. Legal Seafood’s award winning clam chowder has been served at every presidential inauguration since 1981.
No Pants Subway Ride – thank you
On Sunday, January 8th Boston participated in the 5th Annual “No Pants Subway Ride”. This year we decided to dress as superheroes, and I have to admit we were pretty successful at turning more than a few heads (not to mention making several young kids squeal with delight at seeing their favorite superheroes).
I’d like to say thank you to the following media outlets and bloggers for sharing the video I created on YouTube. The following day, Monday, January 9th was the busiest day ever for my blog and these individuals were responsible for making that possible.
Universal Hub “Pantsless Planker” article Thank you Adam
Towleroad Thank you for including the video alongside NYC’s event
BostonTweet Twitter Gawds in Boston w 45k+ followers – Thanks Tom
Metro Boston The free daily in Boston posted my video (Hooray!)
BostonInno blog Also posted this on their blog and tweeted it out
DwightSupremacy Blog Provided pics and videos from various rides
Apologies to anyone I may have missed and thank you to all of you.
Tweet of the day: LOLGOP
In light of today’s NH Primary, I thought I’d feature a new Twitter profile rather than just a single Tweet like I normally do. Recently, I’ve been following @LOLGOP and I think those with Liberal tendencies will enjoy this profile.
LOLGOP’s Twitter profile reads, “When you go from Eisenhower to Nixon to Reagan to W. to Palin to Bachmann to Perry to Cain to Newt to Santorum, it must be difficult to believe in evolution.” Never really thought of it that way but for those familiar with the individuals referenced it does seem like a regression and could just about convince me that evolution may indeed be a theory as several of those mentioned above believe.
Here is an example of one of @LOLGOP recent Tweets:
The Facebook profile is also pretty funny for those of you who may enjoy this sort of thing but are not using Twitter. Recent comments on the LOLGOP wall seem to include both political commentary and humor including these gems.
Santorum – n. a likely result of abstinence education
Mitt Romney attending a very early meeting of the Entitlement Society
Sarah Palin is in the middle of a run on sentence she began when she was 17
Restaurant review: Masa
Masa is a restaurant in Boston’s South End which has stood the test of time (first opening back in 1999). Because of its location near where Tremont Street crosses over the Mass Pike, I often overlook or forget about this restaurant with a southwestern inspired menu. The dining room can get quite loud but oversized booths along the far side of the restaurant can provide a more private (less jostling) dining experience.
Masa’s dinner menu is divided into “First Course” with most options between $8-$14 and “Main Course” with most options between $18-$30. They have a collection of tempting cocktails and some tasty appetizers which can boost one’s bill, but based on our recent dining experience – it was money well spent. We enjoyed a delicious meal courtesy of Chef Philip Aviles and were well attended by our waiter, Shawn, who I have to credit with suggesting I try the hibiscous caipirinha ($12). Props must also go to their bartender Greg Neises for creating this cocktail. It’s been a hit since it was first introduced to their drink menu in the summer of 2010. (PHOTO: Joeal Veak)
Photographed below is the dinner special – pork chop with ranchero tomato salsa, grilled baby corn, large chile onion rings, and garlic whipped potato for $26.95. And a signature dish at Masa, blackened rare ahi tuna steak on yellow mole and accompanied by potatoes and wild mushrooms for $24.95. Both meals were very flavorful and filling. The only knock against the food was the seafood special (not shown) it was so light and the portions so much smaller that the couple who ordered this left Masa still a bit hungry. By contrast the portions shown below were large and heavy enough that we were sated.
Masa is not the place one visits for a serious conversation or a romantic “date night” but it offers a creative menu filled with options that tempt both in liquid and solid form. If you have not tried Masa (or in our case if it has been a few years), I’d encourage you to give the place a try. They also have a boisterous bar filled with several options again in liquid and solid form sure to tempt you.
Masa is located in Boston’s South End at 439 Tremont Street
Reservations are highly recommended. Tel: (617) 338-8884
Posted in Cocktails, Restaurant Review, South End
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Masa Boston, Restaurant Review
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