I know that I’ve made this Mean Girls reference in the past, but I have to admit I never really tire of it so expect more in the future. It is one of my favorite things about Wednesday.
Starting in late September 75 pianos were placed around Boston to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Celebrity Series of Boston. Today The Boston Globe posted this time-lapsed video that shows some of those pianos. Makes me miss having those pianos around.
PICCO is an acronym of sort that stands for Pizza and Ice Cream Co. This affordable South End restaurant serves up delicious pizzas, home made ice creams (flavors change daily) as well as a host of other pastas, sandwiches and salads that are all affordably priced.
In their initial review, The Boston Globe referred to PICCO as, “A destination pizzeria disguised as a neighborhood joint, Picco tempts even the most persnickety foodies with delicate brick-oven crusts and top-drawer toppings…” Although that review is several years old, PICCO’s food remains consistent. While service fluctuates depending on the night and staff, their menu and price point make it one of the better casual dining options in the South End.
Neapolitan pizza chopped tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil $20.00
The Neapolitan pizza shown above remains one of my favorites at PICCO. Served slightly crispy with the mozzarella still bubbling, it takes a bit of restraint not to pick up a slice right away. The pizza smells of slightly burnt crust and basil when it is first served and is large enough to share with another.
Small ice cream sundae $5.00
What would a visit to PICCO be without sampling some of their ice cream? We shared a small ice cream sundae opting for the vanilla, pistachio & brownie ice cream with oodles of hot fudge sauce and whipped cream.
PICCO is located is at 513 Tremont Street, Boston in the South End. They open at 11:00 am daily.
Have you heard about Cupid’s Underwear Run? It is a 1-mile charitable run hosted in 28 cities – including Boston for the first time – to raise money for The Children’s Tumor Foundation.
Saturday, February 15th / Race Time: 12:00 PM
Hosted in the heart of winter, organizers are hoping 1,000 Bostonians are crazy enough to run through the streets of Boston in February. I think organizers will find there is no shortage of people only too eager to run around the city in their underwear no matter the temperature.
Registration for Cupid’s Underwear Run is $30, but if you’re not much of a fund raiser, no worries because this need be your only expense. However, if you fund raise more than $250, you will receive a VIP pass to a post-run party w/ open bar. There are additional goodies provided to those who fund raise even more. Sound like fun but don’t live in Boston? Visit www.cupidsundierun.com to see if your city is hosting a Cupid’s Underwear Run.
Since the SoWa Farmer’s Market opened in May I’ve been purchasing homemade pastas from Valicenti Organico every Sunday but sadly the market closed at the end of October. I’m addicted and my homemade red sauce tastes so much better when paired with fresh pasta.
Where do you buy fresh pasta and what is your favorite?
I love this commercial to encourage use of public transportation.
It is Veteran’s Day in the United States today. This isn’t my favorite holiday because it tends to remind me how often our country has resorted to military use. However, one cannot deny the commitment and courage of the men and women of our military so I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to my Dad and all of the other veterans for their service to our country.
The Theater Offensive presents, Jomama Jones, the 1970s soul-singing, stiletto-strutting, sequin-studded superstar, for a comeback concert filled with stories and songs. Jomama will take you on a journey of self-discovery using original pop, R&B, and rock music. Act quickly because there are only four shows in Boston at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury, starting this Thursday.
Looking for something to do later today? Not ready to say good bye to the weekend? Go to dbar for their Harvest Tea Dance from 4 – 8 PM and say hello to my friend Brit, working behind the bar and Jim, who’ll be playing the music.
Not the MIT park benches referred to below
The Boston Globe reported earlier this week that two simple park benches turned up recently on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. However, there is nothing all that simple about these seats built at MIT. These park benches can charge your smartphones, connect to the Internet, and light up after 5 p.m. all thanks to their solar-powered batteries. The designers intend to add sensors to the seats to detect for air pollution and even whether someone nearby is smoking.
The Boston Globe story is here.
The fact that I’m going to be on the beach in Rio de Janeiro in just a few weeks is starting to give me cause to panic. I’ve been preoccupied with work and not been going to the gym; save for my sessions with my trainer, Kris.
Mental note: must stop buying a cookie when I get my afternoon coffee.
Earlier this week, Ryan Landry and his Gold Dust Orpans announced that this year’s Holiday show will be a new production, It’s a Horrible Life.
The show opens on December 5th and runs through December 29th; playing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 8pm and every Sunday afternoon at 5pm.
Tickets cost $35 for general admission and $45 V.I.P. seating and can be purchased online HERE.
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