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Men of Twitter
Each Monday I blog about profiles of men on Twitter who catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following. As always, suggestions for profiles to feature are welcome. If you’d like to follow me on twitter, you can find me @BosGuy. You can find me talking about these men on Twitter by searching the #MenOfTwitter hash mark.
hectorfonseca – You don’t have to be club kid to recognize this handsome Jersey kid with Puerto Rican roots. Hector Fonseca is a successful DJ / producer who has been touring the US and the world. Even if you are unlikely to find yourself at a club, you probably would like Hector’s music. Last year he had a series of successful remixes for artists like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Beyonce. Clearly the guy knows what he’s doing. Music lovers and fans can follow Hector who Tweets regularly.
jasaonyantha – Originally from Ottawa, Jason now calls Toronto home where he works as a producer at MTV Canada. This low-key, handsome guy freely admits he probably spends too much time on Twitter and Facebook. However, he clearly has a great sense of humor too as he’s quite proud of his latest home decorating project, framing all five of Lindsay Lohan’s mugshots as “wall art”. Want to learn more about Jason? You can follow him on Twitter and check out a website that includes some photos of his friends, jasonyantha.com.
2012 Fenway Men’s Event
This past weekend was one of Boston’s largest GLBT fundraisers of the year. More than 1,300 gay men, their friends and allies came together to raise money for one of the nation’s largest GLBT healthcare facilities, The Fenway Health Clinic.
This year’s recipient of the Gerry E. Studds Award was Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank.
Below is a quick video I have created from the 2012 Fenway Men’s Event on Saturday night. Thank you very much to all who posed for a photo and my sincere apologies to those who were not included.
Ink block
Ink Block courtesy of BRA
Despite the South End’s gentrification, a corner of my neighborhood near the Mass Pike and Chinatown has remained a no-man’s land only notable for it’s tenant, The Boston Herald. The Herald’s announcement last year that it would leave it’s home of more than 50 years has resulted in a recent proposal dubbed the “Ink block”.
The ambitious plan calls for replacing The Boston Herald building with multiple buildings of mixed use space that would include 470+ rental residential units, retail space and 400+ underground parking space.
The Boston Herald building is scheduled for demolition in the fall of 2012 and based on the neighborhood’s enthusiastic response, I hope they can start building this welcome addition right away.
2012 Fenway Health Men’s Event
One of the largest GLBT events in Boston is this evening. The black tie event which will draw more than 1,300 from the Boston gay community helps raise funds for The Fenway Health Clinic – one of the largest GLBT-focused research and healthcare centers in the country.
This year’s recipient of the Gerry E. Studds Award is Congressman Barney Frank. I can only imagine what he’ll have to say about the recently failed Blunt Amendment which focused on restricting birth control access for women or the current debate regarding same sex marriage to this group of 1,300 men only too willing to open their check books and send a message to D.C. to stay out of our bedrooms and stop trying to legislate religious teachings.
Here is a quick video from all the fun that was had at the 2011 Men’s Event.
Restaurant review: dBar
Formerly an Irish-style pub,dBar can get rowdy later in the evening – especially on Tuesdays when they host “Show Tune Tuesdays” or on the weekends, so for that reason I suggest going on Sunday’s, Monday’s and Wednesday’s when its easy to get a table and you won’t be shouting over DJs or show tunes.
The menu, created by Executive Chef, Chris Coombs, is typically American but inspired by French cooking. Its approachable without being boring, meaning that both picky eaters and those looking for something different can sit at the same table and find something they’d like. When we sat down for dinner we started with lobster bisque for $8.00 and the beet trio salad with goat cheese croquette (mmm), candied hazelnuts, and croutons for $11.00.
For dinner we ordered two of the restaurant’s most popular plates, the crispy organic chicken breast served with mashed potato, steamed broccoli in a delicious oyster mushroom-madeira jus for $18.00 and the sirloin burger, frites and salad for $12.50. The chicken and burger were both cooked to perfection. The portions ran large, making us leave with a slight food coma. 
dBar does Dorchester proud and is worth trying. In the summer, many of the vegetables and herbs on the plates served are grown fresh atop the roof of dBar. The restaurant is open 7-days a week and has a full bar. If you are interested in trying dBar you can call them at (617) 265-4490 or stop by for a visit at 1236 Dorchester Ave. You can find dBar online at, www.dbarboston.com.
Grammar lesson
My posting by the same name on Monday resulted in several emails and Tweets so I thought I’d include this image. I hope you find it humorous as well. I know more than a few people like this so I thought it was hilarious.
Boston Ballet: Play with Fire
Tonight we are off to the ballet to see Play with Fire, which according to the Boston Ballet website is described as a trio of contemporary works.
The Sharp Side of Dark features a large-scale architectural set and a haunting lighting design; Bella Figura is tangibly sensual in its adoration and reverence towards the human body; and Rooster is by a British choreographer and set to classic Rolling Stones songs.
If you haven’t been to the ballet in awhile, why don’t you consider getting tickets? You may be surprised by how much you enjoy yourself. Play with Fire concludes on March 11th and will be followed by Don Quixote from April 26 – May 6 and the final performance for the 2012 Spring Season will be Fancy Free from May 10 – May 20. More information about the performances and ticket prices are available here.
Calvin Klein sells sex better than clothes
I had to remind myself this was an advertisement when I first saw this picture. Calvin Klein has always been brilliant at using sex to sell their merchandise. I’ll admit I’ve never been a fan of the clothing, but I’ve always had a deep appreciation for their marketing.
Want more? Here’s Calvin Klein’s 2012 Spring underwear campaign.
Red Sox Captain Jason Varitek announces his retirement
Jason Varitek is a three-time all star and golden glove award winner, but for fans Jason is so much more. He’s the rare player today who spent his entire career with one team, the Red Sox. Jason has been the team Captain since the 2005 season, and he proved to be a great role model, letting his bat and glove do all the talking and leaving the trash talk to players with less class.
Jason’s retirement comes on the heels of Tim Wakefield’s announcement last month. I’ll miss Jason in the upcoming season and hope he doesn’t disappear from Red Sox nation entirely.
BosGuy cooks: Wicked easy chicken
Cooking chicken can seem a bit like the culinary version of Ground Hog Day. Unless you are a vegetarian, you likely have a fair amount of this protein in your diet, and it can quickly become very boring to cook. This recipe takes approximately 30 minutes to prep, cook and clean and all the ingredients may be purchased for ~$10.00 per person.
Chicken Prep Step 1: Slice the chicken breast into strips (it will cook more quickly this way). Then put each strip into a ziplock bag and pound the strip flat. In the photo below the two strips on the left have been pounded.
Chicken Prep Step 2: Dip the pounded breast strips in a saucer filled with 1 cup of milk then into a second saucer filled with 1 cup of panko (or bread) crumbs and a half cup of grated parmesan cheese. Tap off the excess and place in a plate to prepare for cooking.
Cooking: In this recipe I’ve used one leek and two cups of sliced mushrooms, but an onion may be used in lieu of the leek. You may also substitute the mushrooms with a vegetable of your liking, but I like the texture and taste of mushrooms with chicken. Saute your vegetables with 1 tsp of melted butter over medium heat. As the vegetables soften, add a half to one cup of white wine, the chicken and cover the pan (flip the chicken after 2-3 minutes).
Accompanying my “Wicked easy chicken” is steamed broccoli as well as whole grain rice. As mentioned above, the total time in the kitchen including prep, cooking and clean up is less than 30 minutes. If you are dieting, you can remove the breading process outlined in “Chicken Prep Step 2” and add the juice of one lemon for additional flavoring. Likewise the white wine can be substituted with another liquid of your choosing but I would suggest chicken stock.
New cafe in South End: Orange Corner Cafe
The South End recently welcomed a new independent cafe to the neighborhood. The Orange Corner Cafe is located at 374 Mass Ave, providing a cozy atmosphere where you can grab a coffee. The menu also includes baked goods, sandwiches, paninis and soups.
Although there are 8 coffee shops within a 4 block radius of my apartment in the South End, the Orange Corner Cafe, tucked near the Back Bay and South End line is a great location that is under served. Check out this new business and let me know what you think.
Hint: coupons are available for download if you visit their website.
Where the f*ck are my cookies
Will I capitulate and grab a cookie and coffee this afternoon? The snow is an excellent deterrent but never underestimate what I’ll do for a good cookie. The cafe across the street starts selling all baked goods at 50% off starting at 4PM… Damn my vanity.
Zipcar eyes expanding service to Provincetown
Cambridge, MA-based Zipcar is contemplating expanding their car-sharing service to Provincetown, MA this summer by piloting a program that would begin around Memorial Day.
Zipcar is in conversations with the Harbor Hotel, which is deep in the East End at 698 Commercial Street, and they have developed a quick survey to get your feedback. Take a moment and let Zipcar know your thoughts about expanding their car-sharing service to Provincetown by taking their Ptown Survey.
