Well, City Councilor John Tobin has a solution for low voter turnout, and it's not a MoFee Style Public Kvetch-Fest. If Mayor Tom Menino thought he didn't like the idea of Kvetch-Fest 2008, he must have blown his stack when he heard what Councilor Tobin proposed.
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Thanks to the Museum of Fine Arts’s ongoing exhibit Walk This Way, shoe-loving Bostonians have found a new excuse for their obsession: They’re not just conspicuous consumers, they’re art collectors.
--Bostonist hasn't seen a "flagrant foul," or a sports-related blotter entry, in some time. The bad situation that was the Super Bowl loss just got worse for New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews, who was busted driving an unregistered car and having pot on him in Lowell. If it had happened to anyone one else, on any other day, no one would have cared. But the Herald points out that Andrews has a record. Uh, Not-So-Big Willie Style, anyone? [Boston Globe, Boston Herald]
The New England Confectionary Company (NECCO) has announced the new phrases that will be printed on its hearts. This year's themes include weather ("Melt My Heart" and "Get My Drift") and animals ("Wild Life" and "Nature Lover").
Mike of The Food Monkey shares his thoughts about cooking, food history, restaurant trends, and any other Epicurean issues. He promises to discuss what tastes good, but not always what is in good taste. For more on consuming the opponents and other food news, go to the Food Monkey website. To contact Mike, go to the Food Monkey's contact page.
Many women get close to their hairdressers, whether they're forking over too much for a haircut or going to SuperCuts. But have you been worried that your hairdresser might hate you? Kayleen Schaefer at the New York Times did a trend piece on how the most successful hairstylists don't gossip with or barely even talk to their customers. The first hairstylist profiled was Mario Russo of Boston: “I’m not in a position to give you...
Roz Chast and Maira Kalman Wednesday, November 14, 6:30 pm ICA Boston, $25 More info. Roz Chast and Maira Kalman's talk at the ICA has a loooong title: "A Shaky Yet Curiously Enlightening Evening with Roz Chast and Maira Kalman Who Will Show Work and Then Answer with Chipper Doubt Any Questions You Might Have About This, That, or the Other." It's surprising that the two offer such a long title when they are best...
Dear Lola, Oh, Lola, how could you? You incurred the wrath of Gawker and left local bloggers puzzled as to what you were about, you coy little vixen! You claim to be the Boston Globe's new fashion magazine. You claim to be Boston's newest best friend. You resemble Louise Brooks, but shrunk down into the size of the old TV Guide. You seem so harmless at first glance. But we've discovered that you're a little...
Okay, okay, before you get insulted, Bostonist is not especially fashionable. And New York is in the throes of its own Fashion Week right now - so Boston is having Fashion Week at the same time? Isn't that just asking for no one to notice? Well, Boston's Fashion Week did indeed start yesterday. Much of the excitement appears to be centered around Natick, though, because of Friday's Natick Collection opening. "Collection" is a fancy word...
It can't be the first documented case of "Manny being Manny" this year – but it's close. The Herald's 'Track Ladies were all over the Red Sox slugger this morning for what they're filing as a hair don't. Last year Manny strutted out for training with dreads that had obviously grown since the fall, dreads which he'd gotten the ends of colored during the off season. He got flack then, though little did we know he'd out do himself with the do this year. It's not so much the long dreads that are out of control they took issue with it's whatever type of garment he's using to keep it in control. The Herald got George Amaral's, of Salon Mario Russo, take on Manny's look at spring training this year "Amaral said he does give No. 24 thumbs up for 'actually wearing a Red Sock' on his head. 'But I like Manny with short hair,' he said. 'Short dreds with a little color actually look best on him.'” The hair won't likely change the way that Manny addresses the ball – but if he keeps it as is there will likely be more pictures like the one shown here where his batting helmet is hanging on for dear life to the mass of dreads in a red sock.
The Boston Beer Company is headquartered here in Boston. The test brewery is only a few drunken steps from the Stony Brook station in JP, the marketing and admin happens downtown out of the design center on the South Boston waterfront, even if the bulk of the beer is brewed out of state. The flagship is still Sam Adams Boston Lager and the company felt something was missing – their own glass. We've been drinking Sam out of mugs, steins, pint glasses and those 7 oz. taster glasses they give you on the free (!) tour and even a beer boot or two (watch out if you're ever asked to drink from the boot). Today we hear about the new glass they've designed that might make it into a pub near you, and will certainly make it into your cabinet at home if you're willing to shell out $30 for four of them.
Tiax, the world-renowned sensory experts, worked closely with [founder and Chairman] Jim [Koch] to identify and evaluate the functional design features needed in a glass to showcase the key attributes of Samuel Adams Boston Lager. The key requirements for the perfect glass for Samuel Adams Boston Lager included: delivering sweetness from the malt; maximizing the hops aroma and flavor; maintaining the ideal temperature; supporting a rich and creamy head; and sustaining the right amount of carbonation.The Coke glass was an innovative glass, it seemed to keep the head on a Coke at bay when poured – this new glass design looks similar to the Coke glass design but isn't about the perfect head on the beer it's all about releasing the aroma and flavor. We might not be able to get behind all their claims 100% but these sure would look good in our kitchen next to that pair of Stella glasses we got at a beer promotion last year.
The newly freezing weather reminded us all of how awkward it is to dig for your slick plastic CharlieCard with your glove-covered fingers.
Apparently in Cambridge it's just too hard to pop the collar on a corset. Yesterday the Harvard Crimson published an arts editorial "Preppy-Goth Is Doomed Fashion." The skull fashion is on the rise at Harvard. Hipsters and Preps alike are taking on the emblems normally associated with a gothic look. We know all about the Wal-Mart Nazi t-shirts that have been pulled from all many stores. But that was a simple case of plagiarism. They...
What do you do ten days after Christmas when you've gotten a gift and you're still not sure what it is and you've really got to get that thank you card out to Grandma? Bring it into the office and start asking around. It will be an amusing game for everyone. This morning a teeny tiny shirt showed up with a co-worker, looked sized to fit a Cabbage Patch Kid. It had been received in the mail as a holiday gift from a relative without malicious intent. Obviously it had to be too small, or perhaps a gag, maybe a blatant mistake. A rush to the internets solved the mystery. It's Magic.
Oh, crap, we almost got caught in a MasterCard commercial for a moment. The $112 million that was spent to bring the Japanese pitcher to Boston is more than we can ever imagine spending on a Christmas present. Even if it is a present for our favorite home town sports franchise. Even if we had the money to spend. $20 is probably closer to our price range.
On Saturday afternoon, we reconvene in that big round room in the South End, where the usual suspects will be peddling their cleverly-designed and lovingly-crafted wares: My Paper Crane and their plush groceries; Art School Dropout, who strings together vintage flotsam and jetsam into ornate necklaces; Bright Lights Little City's paper lanterns made from paper cocktail umbrellas; Vonica and her baby-animal bags; Coffee Drinker's Pacman-adorned iPod cases and wristbands; Candy Thief's extreme collars and felt-flower brooches; and loud, articulate UtiliTies from Truth Serum Productions.
Photograph of Rick Santorum conceding defeat with his family by Gene J. Puskar/AP The -ists this week had politics on the brain. And what goes better with politics? Partying-- that's two great tastes in one. Oh, and Kevin Federline...can't forget about Kevin Federline. That's three great tastes in one. -Bostonist discussed two big state issues-- what sort of math constitutes a marriage and what kind of alcohol can be sold in most grocery stores....
A true story of seven strangers picked to live in a…firehouse. Back in 1997, when Bostonist was still eligible to participate as a member of MTV's Real World cast (sadly we're too old and not enough of a stereotype for the current seasons), the show filmed a season with the cast living at a converted Beacon Hill firehouse. Yesterday the Boston Globe ran an article about an Eastie residence which sold for $1.15 million, also...
that we want to kill anyone and everyone that makes a "something on a something" joke. But then we realized that there was no way we could ever win this fight, and, hell, if you can't beat them, we might as well join them. And with that, you have the theme of this weeks' Gothamist network post.
The debacle that was Hot Stove, Cool Music last week has made us ready for a week of good music. The debacle in that it poured so hard they had to move the whole thing under the bleachers (inside). The sound quality was poor and James Taylor pulled a rock star move and only made the stage for a single song because he didn't have enough space. This week we're looking forward to cooler...
-ranked-38-on-the-list" little city. One thing we can always count on in Boston is Filene's Basement, a little chunk of discounted-retail heaven on earth.
Can't the interior design world all just get along? Work together. There's nothing wrong with a dogs playing p0ker painting above the antique mahogany mantle.
It's well known that Boston is not known for its fashion…unless fleece and Teva sandals topped off with a Red Sox hat rank high on your list of hot trends. But one man is defying the stereotype. Gary Croteau is Esquire magazine's Best Dressed Real Man in Boston. His stylish threads not only got him into Esquire, but also into the Globe last week, where he received even more accolades for his fine taste.
For our years in academia and a continuing commitment to understanding social and economic policy, we’ve heard that ecological friendly initiatives won’t be widely popular unless economic incentive is the driving force. We thought the whole emissions trading market would help out our ambitions for green, before a certain someone backed out of the Kyoto Protocol. Recently, with gas going for over $3 a gallon (still way less per ounce than a Dunkie’s large regular), we were sure that the hybrid cars would make way for pure electrics or at least heavy reliance on mass transit systems. Maybe that’s happening. Slowly. Take your stance on the MBTA’s most recent proposal for a fare hike and it’s ecological and social merits. It may be the housing market's building boom that moves to green first. Transportation may follow.
If the mustache isn’t going to work for you in everyday life you can always go for the finger mustache. Not just wiggling your finger under your nose anymore, the last year has seen a variety of mustaches inked on index fingers. Of course it was bound to be labeled ‘so yesterday’ at some point – probably just about the time JB did this Fox 25 spot (video below) back in January about a Providence tattoo artist who’s been giving people the ‘stache job for months. Boston shed some finger tatt tears at the convention last September – we’ve got another four months until we find out what’s in store this year.
We’re working for the weekend and it's only Monday. Rainy day outside and the sun is reported MIA until Wednesday. Despite the current gloom, things are looking mighty green outside - a good sign of spring. Flowering trees have done their thing and soon we’ll be smelling the lilacs. For now we’re settling for another cup of Stella while we soak up the tunes and the increasing temperatures. Monday 4/24: John Vanderslice mk Ultra...
Today was the second installment of the Boston Globe’s weekly Calendar section appearing inside the Sidekick. Last Wednesday we held our breath when we read the short announcement in Sidekick that they would swallow the Calendar – but it didn’t turn out as bad as we thought. The new format requires a reader to actually open the Sidekick to remove the Calendar section. Perhaps this was the goal of the Globe; in the next survey of readership they’ll ask the pointed question “do you open the Sidekick at least once a week?” Calendar faithful will now have to say yes. Admittedly, we only had a chance to skim today’s Calendar, but we didn’t notice any significant changes other that the fact it was located inside the Sidekick. The image here appeared as front cover to the Calendar section as it sat inserted into a smattering of boston.com feedback on "the best sports bar."
Since limited edition t-shirts are "so hot right now", Bostonist can think of nothing better to take our minds off that post-St. Patty's Day hangover than checking out the Legends of Style: ICONS event at the BCA this Saturday, March 18 from 8 pm - 1 am. "ICONS will showcase artwork from more than 30 artists and designers from across the country. This time around, Future Classic [the event's host,] decided to add a...
Being a long weekend and all we finally got around to reading the articles in the most recent Phoenix. The standout in the crop was “Life, love, and sneakers” all about Boston and the shoe culture. All the big talk about Reebok’s merger with Adidas that has been hitting the business section has gotten us wondering what is to come with some of our favorite suburban brands. According to the article what’s at hand is still really what’s at foot. Finding the right pair of shoes is still an art, and the plethora of college students buying new kicks on a regular basis is keeping Boston ahead of the curve in the market. $300 kicks are par for the course, new shoes make their debut in Boston and the business of shoes is not something to sloug off.