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ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.
This can be such a fun ride. God knows I’ve taken it before. Word of advice – enjoy – but beware of unexpected drama and certain delays.
Tomorrow many couples here in Massachusetts will be celebrating their 10 Year anniversary because it was 10 years ago tomorrow, May 17th that Massachusetts recognized the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry. Happy anniversary tenth anniversary to you.
As my friend and fellow blogger David over at WGB would say, “just because”… this guy is so distracting.
Elizabeth Erardi in the SpeakEasy Stage production of CARRIE THE MUSICAL.
Photo by Craig Bailey / Perspective Photo.
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to see CARRIE the musical by SpeakEasy Stage Company. I’ll admit that I didn’t know quite what to expect of a classic Stephen King novel that had been adapted into musical theater, but the cast made me a believer, and I think you’d enjoy this show as well.
Paul Melone does a fantastic job directing this New England premiere and it is definitely a worthy consideration for a date night or fun night out with friends. The cast does an impressive job and includes a number of good voices.
Do you have tickets to the show which runs through Saturday, June 7th? If not, you can purchase them here.
Photo Source: Langham Hotel Boston
Bond Restaurant and Bar at the Langham Hotel in Boston is an elegant space that once was the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
First impressions count and Bond clearly took this into account when they designed the restaurant and bar. We found the staff and service first rate from start to finish and enjoyed spending the evening at the bar. The menu at Bond is divided into three sections: “Start” range from $6-$15 and include items like Marinated Artichokes and Black Angus Sliders; “Share” plates range from $12-$16 and include things like Spring Arancini and Semolina Fried Oysters; and dinner plates called “Main” range from $25-$34 and include Swordfish and Steak Frites.
We started by ordering a bottle of 2013 Rose Belleruche. This turned out to be our most satisfying order, because while the menu is interesting, nothing lived up to its tempting description. We first ordered the special, Fried Crab Sliders $18. They had a lovely presentation but it didn’t have much flavor. Unfair as it might be to say, I couldn’t help but think how much better the Row 34 $4 Fried Shrimp Slider tasted.
We continued with another seafood option ordering the Tuna Tataki $16. This proved more interesting. I liked using the puffed sesame rice cakes to scoop up the tuna and seaweed, but nearly every restaurant in Boston has something similar to this plate and Bond’s version of this staple menu item was not particularly memorable or inventive – albeit pretty.
Lastly we ordered the duck flatbread $15. This proved so disappointing that we actually left about a third of it untouched. The flatbread would have been far better if the chef had left off the sweet hoison sauce that gave a funky aftertaste and took away from the flavor of the duck, pickled onions and cheese. 
The lesson I took from this visit was it is better to stick with a good bottle of wine. If you’ve not been to Bond, it is worth visiting; just skip the solids and focus on their very stocked bar. The space is beautiful and the staff very capable. Bond is located in the Langham Hotel in Boston’s Post Office Square.
I’m mindful of the fact that I’ve not posted much pertaining to cooking lately. Part of that is because I tend to repeat a lot of meals that I really like, such as my Wicked Awesome Chicken and Peppers.
Last week I made this (a personal favorite) with extra dashes of crushed red pepper for additional heat since Sergio was away. This is such an easy, affordable meal that it is one of my ‘go-to’ plates. The secret ingredient for this meal is the pepperini. I didn’t mention them when I first shared the recipe, because I don’t like the jarred variety sold in grocery chains, preferring the deli variety I have at my local grocer.
The plate I made last week with homemade spinach linguine was so good I actually had to talk to myself in the mirror to explain why I didn’t need a third plate.
Do you have a go to plate that you absolutely love? What is it?
And on that note have a great evening.
I’ve been writing about The Theater Offensive’s fundraiser, climACTS! BOLD, and now the event is practically here.
Will you be attending this fantastic party to benefit The Theater Offensive? Say hello if you see me (and thank you in advance for posing for a photo). This year’s special guest is musician and Broadway star, Billy Porter, currently playing the Kinky Boots role of Lola on Broadway.
VIP and General Admission tickets remain available.
Tickets to climACTS! BOLD
Monday, May 19 at the Wilbur Theater
6:00 PM VIP/Sponsor Reception 7:00 PM General Admission
Source: City of Somerville, MA
While the opening dates for many of these new outlets are not slated for another week or two, some stores are already open for business. The Nike Factory Store is scheduled to open this Friday (May 16th) with more opening in the coming weeks. Between May 22 and the end of the month, 18 stores are expected to open with another 14 stores expected to open by the end of September.
Read more about this in Boston Magazine.
Life is full of so many difficult decisions. Fortunately this easy to follow decision tree makes it easier for you to know when you should whip it.
Back in March I shared this retro take on Beyonce’s Drunk In Love, performed by Cristina Gatti. Here is another in that same series of remaking modern hits with a retro sound. The Tee Tones remake Pitbull’s “Timber” by putting a 1950’s spin on the cover.
Last week I wrote about The Queen’s Voice; a series of open auditions at Club Cafe that started last month and conclude tomorrow night.
Top scoring performers from all the auditions will be narrowed down to 20 semi-finalist who compete against each other next Wednesday, May 28th. Next Wednesday ten of the best will be selected to perform during Boston Pride Week on June 11th so come down to Club Cafe either to audition or support those stepping up to the microphone.
You can’t complain that there is never anything to do, if all you spend every night at home. DVR your favorite shows and come down to C.C.
More info about The Queen’s Voice here.
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