The Boston Traveler

I’ve recently written several posts about family-friendly things, so now it’s time to talk about stuff for adults only.
Boston Globe staffers have done those of us who imbibe alcoholic beverages a great favor. They conducted a survey of sorts that involved sampling numerous drinks at numerous locations to compile a list of Ten Tasty Drinks best indulged in during the summertime.
If you’re in or around the city and can’t decide which drink from your normal repertoire will satisfy your taste buds most, the following suggestions might help get you thinking in the right direction. Make sure to also …read more

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Canadian Rockies-themed Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse currently has a nice special in progress for diners with children. On Tuesday Family Nights through August 26, 2008, children 10 years old and under eat free after 4pm. The special, which includes an ice cream dessert but no beverage, only applies when orders are selected from the Children’s Menu. Just one child’s meal is free per accompanying adult meal purchase.
Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse is an award-winning, moderately priced U.S.-based restaurant chain with branches in ten states: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. In …read more

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Food Network personality Giada De Laurentiis, the granddaughter of famous film producer Dino, made a trip to Boston for her cable-television series Giada’s Weekend Getaways.
A highlight of her visit was a stop by the popular restaurant Sonsie, located in Back Bay’s high-traffic Newbury Street shopping district. The talented chef was hankering for some pizza to eat with her hands like a real Italian should, and she selected an absolutely divine looking recipe with a mixture of white cheese, corn, and smoked bacon from the menu.
I caught the episode recently during one of my regular Food Network phases, which is …read more

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Who doesn’t like to eat? Okay, I know there are some people who don’t enjoy it, but for many, the entire ritual of consuming food is a fun activity, not to mention a necessity.
If you have a thing for food (and drink) and you enjoy learning about other regions and cultures around the world, check out the following posts featured recently on blogs in the b5media Travel and Culture Channel.

Filipina Soul: Putong Puti (Rice Muffins)
The Chicago Traveler: Green Zebra Offers Upscale Vegetarian
The Hawaii Traveler: Aloha, and Thanks For All the Fish
The New York City Traveler: 5 Favorite Rooftop Bars …read more

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The only thing better than booze is free booze.
If you agree with that sentiment, take note because Monday, May 12, brings a free event for those in the Boston area who appreciate a good glass of wine or sake.
From 5:30pm–7:30pm, the award-winning restaurant and lounge Pho Republique and the new local wine publication The Second Glass are jointly sponsoring what they call the Silk Road Social.
During the early evening tasting, which will also feature $2 Dim Sum and mood-appropriate musical accompaniment, attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of “exotic spirits” while mingling with like-minded imbibers.
Although the sampling …read more

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During the wee, still-dark hours of the morning last Saturday, April 26, a flood broke out in downtown Boston when a city water main broke and subsequently caused a natural gas main to rupture after it was flooded. The unexpected deluge of water was so damaging, natural gas service was discontinued in the Financial District and the North End, and the State Street subway station was closed, too.
As a result of the lost gas service, local residents and commercial businesses were forced to make do without such necessities as gas-generated hot water and cooking. Many restaurants were forced …read more

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Today happens to be the first day of the three-day Thai New Year, also called Songkran, which is celebrated worldwide from April 13 to April 15. The popular French and Pan-Asian restaurant Pho Republique in South Boston (1415 Washington Street, Boston, 617-262-0005) is joining in the festivities with lots of good food prepared under Chef Arnond Sreesuvan. Since Sreesuvan actually hails from Cha ChoEng Sao, Thailand, diners are guaranteed an authentic culinary experience.
Individuals who decide to have a meal at Pho Republique during the Songkran period will have the opportunity to order from a special Pre Fixe Songkran …read more

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Happy Easter, everyone!
I recently happened upon a segment from an episode of the daytime talk show The View, a program I never watch. On this occasion, I stuck around long enough to pay attention because the co-hosts were discussing an interesting issue. Basically, they were all agreeing that the prominence of Easter seems to be rapidly decreasing among American holidays.
When I was little, Easter was the most important holiday of the year behind only Christmas and Thanksgiving. Meals and activities were planned weeks in advance, and the entire day was spent attending church, eating, and visiting relatives. …read more

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…soon.
If you already live in Boston or plan on visiting the city and have an inexplicable love for trans fats, I’ve got some sad, bad news to pass on today. This afternoon, the Boston Public Health Commission held a public hearing as the final phase of its deliberations on whether or not area food-service businesses should be banned from selling products with artificial trans fats, partially hydrogenated substances that wreak havoc on human arteries.
There must not have been significant opposition because after the hearings ended, the commission approved the regulation. As a result, Boston now joins New York …read more

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An annual tradition is just around the corner for those who enjoy eating great food at great prices. The occasion is Restaurant Week in Boston, which is set to run Sunday through Friday during the weeks of March 9–14 and March 16–21.
This tasty event sponsored by the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau and American Express offers diners the opportunity to select meals at a wide variety of Boston’s finer eating establishments at prices that are much more affordable than usual. As a result, patrons can order a three-course lunch for just $20.08 this year, as well as …read more

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