After years of visiting other cities both nationally and internationally with bustling indoor food markets featuring locally grown food and artisan cheeses, seafoods and meats, we are thrilled by the news that Boston will be opening its own downtown public food market showcasing New England agricultural businesses.
Last week, the Patrick administration pledged to [...]
Thanks Boston Restaurant Talk, we’re noticing a lot of changes afoot in the downtown restaurant scene. Three changes of particular note include:
Petit Robert Central comes to Downtown Crossing
According to the Boston Herald, the folks behind Petit Robert Bistro and Chez Jacky (new to Brighton on Commonwealth Avenue) are going to be opening a new spot called [...]
One of the coolest things about Brookline used to be the independent stores that provided personal service for all the necessities of life — having shoes repaired, batteries in watches replaced, picking up fresh loaves of bread or getting a fresh cut of meat from the butcher. Well, those days are mostly long gone as the [...]
It’s the time of year when we start planning which books we’re taking with us to our summer house, the beach, or maybe just to the park across the street. And since we’re consumed with real estate here at Mondoboston.com, we thought we’d run down a quick list of real estate-related books which might make [...]
Yoga has become a very necessary part of life for many folks around town. It’s a great way to increase strength and flexibility without the knee issues and hip problems caused by certain more vigorous forms of exercise. It’s also easier than ever to find yoga classes to suit your body and fitness level. More [...]
Well, it’s about time. More than a year after restaurant row burned down in the Fenway, the neighborhood is welcoming another new restaurant which perhaps presages the return of the area’s eateries. We’re talking about the Citizen Public House and Oyster Bar, which is set to open this month (July), according to co-owner Phil Audino. [...]
Summertime means nothing if it does not mean a picnic. And even if you live in the city, there are places you can go for the full-fledged picnic experience, ants and all. We’ve chosen five urban spots that you can get to by T but find green grass and gentle breezes nonetheless.
1) The Esplanade. Number [...]
When summer arrives, we like to seize every opportunity to be outdoors. One of the most delightful aspects of warmer weather is getting the opportunity to dine outside. In Boston, you can find more and more restaurants with outdoor patios, and even a few that combine outdoor dining with water views. Here are five suggestions [...]
The Boston Globe recently reported on an effort of downtown businesses to create a business improvement district in Downtown Crossing. Shopkeepers, colleges, and commercial landlords in the area want to create a voluntary association that would raise $4 million a year for stepped-up services, landscaping, and security in hope of attracting a better mix of [...]
When the weather improves in Boston and the temperatures start to rise, one of our first thoughts turns to hopping on a bike. And not just for commuting purposes, either. Nothing beats a leisurely bike ride for relieving stress, getting some exercise, along with some fresh air. And the nice thing is, there are a [...]
