@BostonMuscle tweeted the image below on Friday evening, and I thought it was hilarious.
Considering we live in an age where we have to tell people texting while driving is a bad idea this obvious sign all of sudden seems like a good idea.
Would Romney supporters think as highly of this man if his quote below was addressing interracial marriage? After all, this is our generations version of that same issue. How satisfying it must be to support a man who proudly proclaims his discriminatory beliefs and is cheered along the way.
“When I am president, I will defend the Defense of Marriage Act. And I will fight for an amendment to our constitution that defines marriage as a relationship between a man and a woman”
– Mitt Romney, Republican Primary Presidential Candidate speaking to Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) on February 10, 2012
Across the Charles River in the heart of Harvard Square is Tory Row. The restaurant which opened in 2009 is the brain child of Matthew Curtis and Christopher Lutes. These are the men behind other popular establishments like Miracle of Science, Cambridge 1, Middlesex Lounge, and Audubon Circle.
Diners can have a front row seat to all the people watching one could hope for in bustling Harvard Square. In good weather, the large window pane slides open, creating a fantastic opportunity to dine al fresco. Aside from the sleek interior design, the brunch, lunch and dinner menus are creative and very approachable.
I’m partial to Tory Row’s brunch and lunch menu which includes temptations like Steak & Egg Tacos with hash browns for $9 or their english muffin breakfast sandwich for $7. The dinner menu has a slightly higher price point ranging from $11 for salads and flat breads to $10-$19 for sandwiches and main plates. If you want to get your drink on, note that Tory Row only serves beer and wine.
I could talk about several items on their menu, but today is all about their best selling sandwich, the grilled marinated chicken breast for $11. The bread which comes from the Nashoba Brook Bakery is soft and absorbs the flavors of the grilled chicken which is always cooked perfectly. The plate is nicely paired with roasted potatoes and salad, making for a filling meal that is relatively healthy and very satisfying.
Note that this popular eatery which has a location second to none in the square does not take reservations – first come; first served. Want to find out more about Tory Row? Check out their website, ToryRow.us.
More photos of the restaurant are available on their website. I’ve used their pictures which are superior to mine to show off the restaurant, but the picture of the meal above was taken from your’s truly with a shaky hand and an old camera sorely in need of replacing.
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company will perform Coriolanus for their 17th season of free Shakespeare plays on the Boston Common. Shows will run from July 25 – August 12, 2012 with performances Tuesday – Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm. Shows will run 2 hours and 45 minutes so plan to smuggle in an extra bottle of wine.
Not familiar with Coriolanus? Neither am I. According to The Commonwealth Shakespeare Co. website, “the play charts the rise and fall of a powerful general as he battles enemies abroad, and a tide of popularity at home in Rome. While the war hero triumphs in the field, it’s his struggle with politics, responsibility and government that threatens to undo him.” Seems appropriate considering this is an election year in the US.
Tim Wakefield announced his retirement from Major League Baseball today. Aside from being the longest serving player on the Red Sox with 17 seasons under his belt (he started playing for the team in 1995), he is a man who has shown a lot of class in a sport better known for players who do the exact opposite.
Wakefield may go down as one of my all-time favorite Red Sox players. His knuckle ball could confound teams (esp. the New York Yankees) and was so much fun to watch. I will definitely miss this man who had more than 200 career wins with the Red Sox.
Bijou, the sleek night club on Stuart Street is launching a new gay night called Mr. Dick’s Night each Friday starting tonight. You can check out the handsome bar staff and find out more by visiting their facebook page, MrDicksNight.
I cannot think of a more appropriate song for a Friday afternoon.
Joe Kennedy III has announced that he will run to fill the 4th District seat that Rep. Barney Frank has held the past three decades and will be vacating. Grandson of Robert F Kennedy and son to former US Rep Joe Kennedy.
About Joseph Kennedy III
Joseph is a graduate of Stanford University, where he studied management science and engineering and was co-captain of the lacrosse team. He also attended Harvard Law School where he served as technical editor of the Harvard Human Rights Journal and joined the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic from 2004 to 2006. He’s engaged and resides in Brookline, MA.
The most conservative elements of the Republican Party seem to be finally uniting behind Rick Santorum. Who can say if Sen. Santorum’s momentum will last but the fact a candidate like Santorum could even be considered a front runner by a major political party is an indication of how far the Republican party has strayed. It really is not in any of our interests to see the Republican Party implode. I’d like more voting choices not fewer but with candidates like Bachman, Perry, Gingrich, Santorum and Romney I wonder if that is even possible so I’ve opted to “spread some Santorum” and I hope you will too.
Adam over at Universal Hub reported yesterday that Todd English’s restaurant, Olive’s, should be opening any day. The signature restaurant in Charlestown closed back in the spring of 2010.
Let’s hope that Mr. English is correct and the updated restaurant will reclaim its former glory when it opens. I enjoyed the rustic vibe and have more than a few fond memories of this 50-seat restaurant which first opened in April 1989 in a neighborhood very much in transition.
Readers of this blog know that I have a serious love affair with the tiny town at the tip of Cape Cod – otherwise known as Provincetown.
Recently I booked time in Ptown for Sergio and I to spend both 4th of July and Carnival (which takes place each August).
I know it is still several months until summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, but are you making plans to go anywhere special this summer?
Where do you like to get away for long weekends during the summer months? Fire Island…Russian River… Rehoboth… Ogunquit? I’m curious – do tell.
When the Australian video It’s Time was released in late November 2011, it made a powerful statement and many news outlets broadcast it. But when I saw this touching video about love and commitment I knew I’d be saving this one for Valentine’s Day.
Special thanks to the Australian Parliament for introducing bills on February 14th that would lift the Same Sex Marriage ban. #ItsTime
The past few weeks have been heady for same sex marriage advocates and since today, Valentine’s Day, is all about expressing love with someone you care about the thought of addressing some of these recent “wins” seems appropriate to me.
Aside from the increasingly vile rhetoric from conservative elements of the Republican Party generally verbalized through Romney, Gingrich and Santorum, most of the news with regards to same sex marriage in 2012 has been overwhelmingly positive.
The cultural shift of the general population accepting same sex marriage tilted a few years ago and while it may not be apparent depending on where you live, national polls in the US show an undeniable trend that makes social bigots conservatives tremble with both fury and fear.
Without dwelling on that lovely thought for too long, let’s review what has happened in the new year.
Surveys show the more visible the GLBT community has become the more Americans support GLBT equality. For everyone who had the conviction to step into the light and leave the closet this must be sweet news.
So I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day, but for those GLBT couples, I’d like to let you know there is a special place in my heart for you and I wish you much love and happiness.
