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Temptation Tuesday
Minnesota says yes to marriage equality and Michelle Bachman goes on suicide watch
Although its petty of me, I love this has happened in the state that Michele Bachmann represents in Congress. For those not familiar with her, first let me say “lucky you”. Bachmann has spent much of her career blaming natural disasters, terrorist attacks, etc… on the “Gay Agenda”. I’m pretty sure if a dictionary was a picture book (probably something Bachmann would endorse), if you looked up words like homophobe, racist, or xenophobe, you’d find this demented Congresswoman smiling back at you with a vacant / kind of crazy look in the eye – unsure of what I mean check out her photo below from Newsweek.
So it is with a bit of glee that I say bravo to Minnesota for joining the 21st Century and moving a step closer to legalizing same sex marriage, and with a bit of spite that I suggest putting Michele Bachmann in a padded room. Let’s just say we are going to keep her under surveillance out of concern she may hurt herself when her tiny brain realizes what’s happened back in Minnesota.
Late night dining at Uni is a must try
Uni Sashimi Bar, an upscale Japanese restaurant owned by Ken Oringer, transforms into a late night, cheap eats noodle bar at 11pm each Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The late night dining option attracts a young, hip crowd, making it tough to get a seat if you don’t arrive early since seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Ken Oringer’s sashimi bar, Uni, is located downstairs from Clio in the Eliot Hotel on the corner of Massachusetts & Commonwealth Ave. The late night Ramen menu meticulously written in colored markers on cardboard combined with the flickering candlelight in this subterranean dining room, gives off a clandestine vibe and energy I don’t often see here in Boston.
I’m a noodle novice but even I was able to navigate the colorful menu with some helpful tips from the handsome waitstaff. Three bowls of ramen for $10 were featured (traditional, short rib & kimichi and gou kai – vegetarian). I opted for the short rib & kimichi (shown above) that arrived quickly in a beautiful steaming bowl with a poached egg that I poked to let the yoke mingle with the flavorful broth and tender chunks of short rib.
My friend Zoe and I also tried the Pork Bun and Shishito Peppers. The pork slider as I referred to it was out of this world delicious. The sriracha aioli, pickles and soft bun all work magic making the pork belly so good I could easily order a half dozen. If you go – you *must* try an order. Also tasty were the plate of fried sweet peppers, but nowhere near as addicting as the Pork Bun.
In the name of “research” we opted to try Uni’s ice cream sandwich of the night, which proved equally messy to eat as the Pork Bun, but every bit as delicious. The raspberry and lemon flavors added a refreshing end to this amazing dinner.
Reservations are not available so arrive early. This tiny Back Bay restaurant barely seats 40 and fills quickly so give your name to the host and grab a drink at Clio’s bar to wait to be seated when Uni reopens at 11:00pm; its worth the wait and you’ll enjoy some excellent people watching – I promise.
Uni is located inside Clio Restaurant at the Eliot Hotel at 370 Comm. Ave.
Its Monday I need my thinking cat
I need to find my thinking cat. I’m still struggling to get going this morning.
Monday blues
Quit yer bitchin’ about your commute. This could be you.
I think I need a bath
Standing at 6’2″ / 187 cm, I find most bath tubs uncomfortable but maybe it might be easier if I stuck one of my legs out like this guy. I need to test this out with Sergio.
Scruffy Sunday
Wake up and enjoy the day
Geoffrey’s to become Harry’s
Geoffrey’s Cafe which abruptly closed earlier this year will reopen soon as Harry’s Food & Drink. The City of Boston was petitioned earlier this week to transfer the liquor license and extend the closing hour from 1:00AM to 2:00AM. According to Eater Boston which picked up the report from the Boston Herald, chef Jason Santos will oversee the culinary operations. No word on when Harry’s may open, but after speaking to the security guard at 142 Berkeley Street it seems like the new owners are looking to move quickly to open.
Fingers crossed and best of luck to the new owners.
My stay-cation in Concord, MA
Recently I wrote about Merchant’s Row at the historic Concord Colonial Inn, which is situated in Concord, MA quaint town center. Concord is approximately 30 minutes northwest of Boston by car and is also easily accessible by commuter rail. After spending a night at the Colonial Inn, I started to think about how this New England town makes for a romantic overnight or day trip.
Earlier this year I wrote about how more gay and lesbian couples are opting for different travel destinations. While most of my travels showcase larger cities and more traditional gay destinations, for those looking for an easier and more affordable get away, Concord, MA may appeal. Steeped in history, The Concord Colonial Inn will be celebrating its 300th Anniversary in just three years. 
If an overnight isn’t feasible, try the Inn for lunch or dinner, although there are several other dining options in the town center too. In addition to food and shops, historic Walden Pond is just a short distance away and easy to get to by bicycle. I’m still a city kid at heart, and I’ll be obsessing about getting to Ptown once summer hits but Concord was more fun than I would’ve ever expected. If you are new to New England or curious to explore the area, consider heading up for a night or an afternoon. The town is very progressive and LGBT-friendly.
High diving giraffes
I think you’ll love this video from Cube Creative called High Diving Giraffes. Have you ever seen a giraffe execute the perfect cannonball from a 10M diving platform? Check out this very cool animated short.
Gay dating tip
Gay Dating Tip: Be sure to smile and say hello when you first meet.
Flashback Friday
The photos above are of Shawmut Avenue in the South End. The top left was taken in 1974 and the second shows the same stretch of the street back in 2012.
Usually when I post photos in my flashback series there are stark changes. What I love about this photograph from the Boston Globe library is how little has changed. The South End has retained its charm although we no longer see wheel barrels being rolled down Shawmut Avenue.
Furry Friday
Thought I’d change things up a bit with this Red Sox themed Furry Friday.
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