Boston Bites Back!

The way the people of Boston reacted to the bombing at the Boston Marathon was nothing short of incredible. In its immediate aftermath we saw complete strangers supporting each other and caring for those that were injured many of whom are still recovering today. On Wednesday, May 15 in Fenway Park, Boston’s best restaurants are going to be doing their part to help with a charity fundraiser called Boston Bites Back! Many of the country’s best chefs will be serving great food from Fenway’s concession stands and all proceeds will go to help the families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during Monday’s Boston Marathon.

You buy tickets at the Boston Bites Back! website and if you wish to contribute to the charity they are raising money for you can do so here.

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Boston International Film Festival

The Boston International Film Festival will take place from April 12-20th with over 100 short and feature films from 30 countries at AMC Theatres on 175 Tremont Street in Boston, MA. This 10 day festival affords a rare opportunity to promote dialogue between filmmakers and the audience in an intimate setting.

There will be opening and closing night Gala Parties following the screenings. There will also be a red carpet affair, additional parties and panel discussions held throughout the event. The winners of this year’s awards are announced at the theatre following the last screening.

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South Boston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17th

The country’s second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place this weekend in South Boston. Viewed by over 600,000 people and broadcasted on live TV, the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade is sure to be a memorable day!

The parade kicks off at 1pm on Sunday, March 17. It starts on West Broadway heading East and ends on Dorchester Avenue. You can view the parade route on a map located here. A list of participating restaurants and bars can also be found on the event’s official website.

Below is a list of other major St. Patrick’s Day events going on this weekend:

1. NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

2. St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Washington DC

3. Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

4. Newport Rhode Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade

5. California St. Patrick’s Day Events

“May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright, happy hours. That stay with you all the year-long.” Have a fun, safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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The 12 Most Outstanding Restaurants of 2013

GQ.com has compiled a list of twelve of the most outstanding restaurants around the country. According to the article’s author, Alan Richman, we yearn for restaurants that are like us: casual, kindhearted, original, and a little too loud. All we ask is that the chef exhibit a little inspiration and the owner understand that customers can’t have a good time without great service. These days, American spirit has triumphed over European tradition. The twelve restaurants redefining fine dining are aware of what we want in a perfect night out. Here is the full list of restaurants:

1. Little Serow, Washington DC: Transformative Thai
2. Hog & Hominy, Memphis TN: Italian-American Veers South
3. Vedge, Philadelphia PA: Amazing Vegan
4. Curate, Asheville NC: A New Spanish Revolution
5. Uchi, Houston TX: Spectacular Sushi
6. West Bridge, Cambridge MA: French Cuisine
7. Oxheart, Houston TX: Texas Without The Brisket
8. Central Kitchen, San Francisco CA: California’s New Champ
9. BÄCO MERCAT, Los Angeles CA: L.A. on the Mediterranean
10. St. Anselm, Brooklyn NY: The Steak House Rebooted
11. The Ordinary, Charleston SC: High Times In Low Country
12. La Vara, Brooklyn, NY: Spain Like You’ve Never Tasted It

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Boston’s Winter Restaurant Week is Almost Here: March 17-22 & 24-29

Boston’s Winter Restaurant Week is coming up from March 17th to the 22nd & 24th to the 29th. Enjoy some of Boston’s finest dining at affordable prices!

No passes, tickets, or coupons are required. Simply visit the event’s website for the list of particpating restaurants to find one you want to try. Reservations are highly recommended as restaurant week is a very popular event.

Two-course lunches are just $15.13, three-course lunches are $20.13, and three-course dinners will cost you only $38.13! Where else can you experience some of the most amazing restaurants for such affordable prices?

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4 Massachusetts Companies Land in Fortune’s ‘Best Companies to Work For’ Ranking

Bostonmagazine.com has reported that 4 Massachusetts Companies Land in Fortune’s ‘Best Companies to Work For’ Ranking.  Boston Consulting Group came in at No. 4, a slight slip from last year’s ranking of No. 2. In it’s reasoning, the Fortune write-up says the company issues a “red zone report” when its employees work too many long weeks. Other Massachusetts companies on the ranking are Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company (No. 20), Bingham McCutchen LLP (No. 82), and Bright Horizons Family Solutions (No. 90). View the entire Forbes’s Best Company To Work For List.

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Courtesy of money.cnn.com

 

Best of Boston – Upscale Romantic Restaurant

Boston Magazine presents its Best of Boston list for 2012. In the category of Restaurants & Food, what better selection to highlight as we are approaching Valentine’s Day than the pick for Best Upscale Romantic Restaurant? The winner from this category is Bondir, 279 A Broadway, Cambridge, MA,) known for its intimate and friendly atmosphere and its rich chocolate panna cotta. With only two weeks until Valentine’s Day, make your reservations today and take your true love on a romantic and delicious date!

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Photo courtesy of: www.bondircambridge.com

Best Winter Vacations

U.S. News Travel gives readers some great suggestions with their list of 12 places recommended for the Best Winter Vacations. Let’s face it, unless you like freezing, snowy weather and/or skiing, winter in the Northeast is kind of gloomy. It’s dark and cold by the time you get home from work, making it hard to want to do anything in your spare time aside from watching TV in your sweats, which is exactly why you need a winter vacation. Give yourself something to look forward to and a reason to keep trudging to the gym on those frigid nights, as you will need your bathing suit for most of these vacations. However if you enjoy vacationing to wintery destinations, there are some options for you too, (see #’s 9-11 on the list.) As lovers of all places warm and sunny, our pick for your perfect winter vacation is #1, Kauai, Hawaii. If you have yet to visit Hawaii, stop what you are doing immediately and start planning a trip. While we haven’t traveled everywhere just yet, Hawaii is the #1 vacation destination and most beautiful place we’ve been to date. Kauai, known as the Garden Isle, is oldest and most lush of the Hawaiian Islands. With its gorgeous beaches, friendly locals, delicious cuisine, unique wildlife, and laid back Aloha lifestyle, you can’t go wrong.  Be sure to check out all the vacation hot spots on this list and start planning your winter get-away today!

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Nā Pali Coast State Park, Kauai, Hawaii – Photo courtest of: http://www.en.wikipedia.org

10 best places to raise your kids

MSN Real Estate and Bloomberg Businessweek provide readers with information on the 10 best places to raise your kids. This list is geared toward those considering leaving the big city to move to a more family oriented locale. Bloomberg Businessweek evaluated 3,200 places nationwide with populations from 5,000 to 50,000, looking at metrics including housing cost, commuting time, public school performance, safety, poverty, educational attainment for adults, and households with children and diversity. They also looked at the local job market, median income, and unemployment rate, making this a very studied and thorough assessment. Take a look at these locations and perhaps you will discover the perfect town for your family!

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Bella Vista, Ark. – Photo courtesy of: Frank Krahmer/Getty Images

10 best places to raise your kids:

1. Solon, Ohio

2. Helotes, Texas

3. Bella Vista, Ark.

4. Cranberry Township, Pa.

5. Signal Mountain, Tenn.

6. Peachtree City, Ga.

7. Ballwin, Mo.

8. Cedarburg, Wis.

9. Brandon, Miss.

10. Louisville, Colo.

New England Aquarium Presents – Sea Squirts Preview Program for Toddlers

Boston.com lets readers know the New England Aquarium’s ‘Sea Squirts Preview’ program, Boston, begins Jan. 28. This class which is one hour-long and created specifically for children ages 12-24 months, introduces children to the wonders of the ocean and aquarium. This course runs for four weeks and features activities that focus on developing motor skills, independence and socialization. Other activities such as circle time with songs, free play, stories and art projects and a visit to the aquarium are all included in the program. Class times available: Mondays, 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Four-week session: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11 & 25. Members, $50.00; non-members $95.00. Adults are included in the cost of each child. Aquarium admission is included in the cost for non-members as classes end in the aquarium. A $2 service fee will be added to each ticket. For more information and to register for this course, please click here.

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Photo courtesy of: http://www.neaq.org