If there were ever a stronger Act 2 in life, or a more identifiable modern writer’s voice than Anthony Bourdain’s, well, I’m still looking. Witty, decisive and incisive, his observations about food and culture rang true. And, we are a lesser world with his passing. I remember having quite a few business meals at Les
Category: Food
Food Friday: Banh Mi Ngon
Well, it’s Friday, sunny, and we are on the verge of the Memorial Day weekend. Life is good. So, I thought I’d write about food. Yesterday, in between two board meetings, I decided to stop at a place that’s been on my foodie list for a while: Banh Mi Ngon in West Roxbury. I first
Taqueria El Amigo
I am a lot like my mother’s side. They all were high-energy people who awoke very early. They all loved food, too. I wanted to sleep in today on Saturday, but was wide-awake again at 3 am. One of the ramifications is that I can eat lunch early. After streaming some Netflix shows about food,
Food Friday: Holiday Cheese Board
One of my favorite blogs is “Food Wishes.” Chef John is funny and makes great videos. Recently, he posted one on making a cheese board for guests. Here it is. Best wishes for a festive and relaxing holiday season. It is serendipitous, but, we have quite a few holiday events on the calendar. They’re all
Thanksgiving Eve 2017
It is a unique and supremely-nice sensation just before Thanksgiving: inbox zero, office paperwork done, and shutting down the laptop. I’m in Harvard Square this morning. So, with work done, I go for a walk. A gentle rain amid the cold fall air. The Square is unusually empty, with students away for break. It is
‘Known and Loved’
Well, I today drove down to Providence to drop off our son for a new semester at college. I told him how great it was to have him living at home this summer. Yesterday, we went out for a one-on-one lunch. It is something I schedule a day or so each time before he leaves
