The Boston Globe has a pretty cool map that shows all the Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks in Boston. It makes you realize how dominant Dunkin Donuts remains. I’ll stick with getting my java from my favorite neighborhood coffee shop, The South End Buttery. You can check out the map and surf the entire state by linking here.
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Good news for Margaret Cho fans living in Boston. According to her website and local ads that I’ve seen in the paper, The Cho Dependent Tour will be rolling into Boston this fall on Thursday, October 28th at the Wilbur Theatre. Tickets go on sale starting this Friday at Ticketmaster.
Last weekend Rush Limbaugh got married. Gawker had an interesting way to say congratulations. For the record this man is opposed to extending marriage rights to gay and lesbians because he believes it would ruin the institution of marriage. How strange, I thought divorce would ruin marriage. Thanks to Iced Tea and Sarcasm blog for sharing.
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If you’ve noticed a lot of rainbow flags and pink lights appearing through out the South End, its because its Pride Week in Boston. Although Pride here is the most sedate of any city I’ve ever visited, it is still the largest celebration in New England and if the weather is as nice as they are predicting for the weekend (low 80s and sunny) then it should be a fantastic time.
Starting tomorrow at Club Cafe AIDS Action will host the annual Pridelights Celebration. Traditionally held outside the BCA – last year the event had to move inside due to rain. The program was such a smashing success they’ve opted to keep it there.
Definitely stop by and check out the event – it is free and open to the public and there is always plenty going on at this annual event. Although the program is not officially part of the Pride list of events, this has been a mainstay in the Boston community for more than a decade.
Event Details:
Tuesday – 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Club Cafe
209 Columbus Avenue
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Earlier this year a couple of branches of the Boston Public Library (BPL) were forced to close and it made me realize that with the exception of random visits with my nephews, I had not taken out a book in several years. I’m sure this is partly due to laziness (ordering books online is so much easier) and in part because I think that the way libraries are organized needs to be seriously reconsidered – but that is the topic for another blog entry.
The point I’m trying to make is the library closings made me realize if you don’t support something you can not expect it to remain relevant. The library – in particular the BPL – is a beautiful place. I’m loving the fact that I can easily return these books rather than shuffle them from closet to cabinet drawer once they’ve been read as I normally do with books I’ve purchased. Additionally, the environentalist in me likes the library… does that ring true for anyone else?
The next time you get the urge to log on to Amazon or drop by a national chain – think about how supporting your local library not only saves you a bit of money but also sends a message that this public resource brings value and enriches your community.
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The Boston Globe (and several other news outlets) are reporting that Jane Lynch and her partner tied the knot at the Blue Heron restaurant in Sunderland, MA over the Memorial Day weekend. I loved Jane Lynch in the movie Best in Show and think she is brilliant as the over-the-top Cheerios coach. My congrats to Jane and Sue this past weekend. 
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I know that these unscientific quizes are more B.S. than anything but it has been awhile since I’ve included one. If you are equally tempted and decide to take this mock-personality quiz let me know what it says about you and if you agree with the analysis. There are 12 easy questions which take about 2 minutes to answer.
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My cousin’s wedding invitation arrived in a small box outside my door last night. Inside was the details of their destination wedding that will take place the first week of December in Puerto Rico. To make sure we could get a good fare, this afternoon, I hopped on the Jet Blue website and booked our tickets. We decided we would extend our stay by a few days and turn this into a mini-holiday / vacation.
I went to P.R. for the first time back in January / February 2009 and had a wonderful time staying at La Concha hotel in the Condado neighborhood. I wrote about the trip in my blog entry, 4 Days in Puerto Rico. This trip will have us travelling a bit outside the city of San Juan to stay at the El Conquistador Resort. Have you been to P.R. before? Where did you stay and what did you do?
Rocca Boston is a neighborhood favorite, Italian restaurant that opened in the SoWa district of the South End several years ago. Recently, a few weeks ago actually, Rocca which recently changed chefs also changed their menu; perennial favorites and signature dishes from the previous chef are now gone.This evening I returned for the first time since the menu change, and I can not adequately express my disappointment. Most of the options on the new menu were either unappealing or not what I would want to eat at an Italian restaurant (i.e. Pollo Brasato: apple and warm watermelon turnip puree w/ charred cauliflower). However, of greater concern was the fact that nothing was appealing enough that I would want to try it again. Everything from the rustic bread which they brought to the table (which is impossibly hard to break apart by the way) to the starters we ordered and shared to our individual main course meals left me wanting more – much more.
Hopefully the new chef, Tiffani Faison, will find her stride and seriously reconsider the menu she’s pulled together. I wish Rocca much success – its a well run, beautiful restaurant with a great lounge and patio, but for me Rocca’s new menu disappoints.
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Dining, Restaurant Review, South End, SOWA
This image pretty much says it all. I’ve been tremendously upset about this entire situation. Neither the industry nor our govenrment has shown any leadership on this matter. Thanks to BillinExile for sharing the image.
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A long time ago I learnt to listen to tone and pick up on subtleties. This talent has served me well in both my personal and professional lives. It also helps me when I am listening to politicians. It is with that finely tuned listening that I have followed the junior Senator from MA, Scott Brown, these past few months. Over that time I’ve come to realize that he is uncomfortably quiet on GLBT issues.
When he served in the MA State Senate he was opposed to same sex marriage, but when he campaigned for Ted Kennedy’s seat and was asked about his views, in lieu of saying he supported same sex marriage he said “the residents of MA had spoken”. Hmmm…..
Today The Boston Globe is reporting that Sen. Brown has decided he will not vote in favor of repealing Don”t Ask Don’t Tell legislation later this week. He told reporters he’s keeping “an open mind” but he would like the Pentagon to continue with their study before he votes. Hmmm…
I should state that I have never had the desire to marry or serve in the military, but I am personally offended by those who would prevent me simply because I identify as gay. I also take issue with politicians who are uncomfortable supporting (let alone taking a lead) on these issues. I have no more patience for politicians who can not see eye-to-eye with me on such issues as: gay marriage, allowing for domestic partner benefits, military service, opposing discrimination at work or for housing because you are gay… These are not ‘special rights’ and any candidate who will not support these issues – can not rely on my vote.
I know years from now children will go to school and wonder wide-eyed how so many could be so blinded by prejudice, but it is a bitter sweet realization while waiting for that day.
Spring 2010 has been the most temperate and enjoyable that I can recall. A moderate winter with nearly no snowfall gave all Bostonians a sense of hope that better weather was on its way and with warm weekends in March and April the normally surly city seemed mostly smiles.Despite an occassional cold evening or rainy weekend the weather in Boston has been mostly sunny and warm. This stands in stark contrast to the spring and summer of 2009, which was cold and rainy. Realizing that the weather can always change (and often does here), I don’t want to take anything for granted, but I have a sense of optimism that we may be in store for a beautiful summer.
Sitting in my home tonight and looking out at the city below me, I can hear soft conversations of pedestrians walking with friends and the clatttering of plates and silverware from a restaurant patio across the street. These are the sounds of summer and something I want to appreciate.
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