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Boston’s new hostel

Hotel rates in Boston often run $300 – $500 a night for a standard room at a chain hotel.  However, travelling became a bit cheaper in Boston this summer when the city’s new 480 bed hostel opened in June 2012.

This new property offers those backpacker-friendly group rooms for $29 a night as well as private rooms for $120 – $150.  The rooms are spartan as compared to four and five star hotels, but they are comfortable and a good option for the right traveler. Earlier this summer The Boston Globe included a series of photos showcasing the property which you may see here.

Conveniently located in Boston’s Theater District this state of the art building is steps to all the downtown neighborhoods of Boston.  While Boston’s hostel may not be for everyone – this beautiful new building provides options to those on a budget.

Want to find out more? Check out their website bostonhostel.org.

Dairy Queen gone wild

I know where we can go to get ice cream tonight.

Red and Yellow

So I’m shallow. You are too if you keep staring.

Tweet of the day: Chris Christie

governor christieLast night the Republican Party had Gov. Christie deliver the keynote speech at the Republican National Convention, which is a political party meeting to officially nominate Mitt Romney.

At the moment, there is no bigger darling of the Republican Party than the governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie. I don’t mean that literally as you may conclude from his photo, but more in terms of his popularity.  However, I thought his speech was really lacking and clearly so did David Axelrod who runs Obama’s campaign.

For those who may not follow politics. Many believe that Christie doesn’t believe that Romney can win in 2012 and has his eyes on the Presidential election in 2016.

ZOMG and Twittersphere

English remains a vibrant language, and proof of that is each year when the Oxford Dictionary adds a long list of new words.  These “new” words become “legitimized” (is that a word?).This year the online dictionary blog for Oxford Dictionary has added ZOMG and Twittersphere.

For those still in school, I’d challenge you to work one of these terms into your next report.  For example, if you are studying the French Revolution you might write something like when Mary Antoinette said “Let them eat cake”, the reaction from the people of Paris was something akin to “ZOMG…” I’d refrain from using the phrase  “oh no she didn’t” since I’m not sure there is a literal translation in French.

Democrats vs Republicans: An inconvenient truth

politicsI’ll assume the numbers are accurate since the sources cited are legit.  What an inconvenient truth for Republicans.

Happy birthday Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge may be one of my absolute favorite female actors. I first saw her in Best in Show, but truthfully she’s been a part of many excellent movies.

Coincidentally, Jennifer happens to be a native of Boston and often returns. I absolutely love her and hope she has a wonderful birthday.

Justin Ito-Adler new manager at Clio / Uni

Left: Justin Ito-Adler, Manager Clio / Uni
Right: Ken Oringer, Chef and Restaurant Owner

I don’t often write about personnel changes in the Boston restaurant scene mostly because it would be a full-time job and there are already several sites that do a great job at following these changes.

However, earlier this week I learned that Justin will be leaving the South End after working here for nearly four years; first at Rocca Boston and more recently the Aquitaine Group’s, Union Bar & Grille.

Starting this week, Justin Ito-Adler joins Ken Oringer’s management team at his flagship restaurant Clio / Uni, which recently underwent a significant makeover.  No doubt Justin’s enthusiasm and youth will help this culinary gem, which in recent years had seemed a bit stuffy.

Best of luck Justin.  We will miss having you so near us.

South End Buttery Market

The South End Buttery Market opened at lunch time today at 312-2 Shawmut Avenue next door to the cafe.

The space was formerly the home to Hudson Furniture and it has been completely redesigned.  The South End Buttery Market has a fully functioning bakery that will make many of the delectable dishes for sale there and yummy treats you can find next door at the cafe and the soon to open second cafe on Clarendon Street.

South End ButteryThe cafe and restaurant next door will continue to sell coffee, tea, baked goods and offer brunch and dinner.  The market will have provisions and tempting plates you can take to-go; giving residents in the South End another excuse not to cook. When you are next in the neighborhood stop by and check out this very welcome addition to the South End.

Stud undies

Since this is obviously a gag gift, they should come clean, remove the “for adults” and replace with “for those annoying bachelorette parties“.

Tuesday’s Trivia

In 1770 a wealthy merchant who would become a famous patriot in the American Revolution purchased this home in Boston’s North End neighborhood.  Can you name this famous man?

Temptation Tuesday

Temptation TuesdayJust imagine that gaze directed at you; tempting indeed.

Past Temptation Tuesday Posts

Sandra Bullock’s film The Heat filming in South End

Sandra-BullockThe Heat has been filming in and around Boston for quite a few months.  Earlier today we received notice that the filming which has gone on all around the area will be coming to my neighborhood (actually my street to be specific).

Filming is expected to occur Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28 – 29th.

Are you a movie buff or pop cuture addict?  Play hooky and come down to SoWa to catch a glimpse of all the fun.

MassEquality Taste of Provincetown

This past Saturday I was an invited guest of MassEquality to come and enjoy food and drink from 30 Cape Cod restaurants. The fact the event ran so smoothly and was so enjoyable is credit to the Host Committee.

The crowd delighted in the cooking competition, which pitched two chefs in a head-to-head showdown. Your’s truly was one of three judges who sampled the lobster plate that was created.  The entire evening was great fun. I’d strongly suggest putting on your calendar for 2013.

dbar tea dance

The dbar “Opening Day” tea dance to benefit The Boston Living Center was held yesterday and judging by the size of the crowd it looks like a lot of money was raised to benefit this very worthwhile local non-profit.

The weather was beautiful, Gay Jim from KISS 108 was on hand to play great music, and everyone seemed to be in a fantastic mood (you would have never guessed Monday was just around the corner).

Here are a few photographs from all the fun yesterday afternoon.  Thank you to all of you who posed and thank you for supporting The Boston Living Center.  To get invitations to future tea dance parties at dbar like their page here. 

And of course, thanks to Marc and Matt for pulling the event together.