One chef. 11 diners. 8 courses. Hard work. Grace under pressure. I went out last night for a special treat, a dinner at Stir Boston. A few friends strongly recommended it, and I’m glad I went. It truly was an amazing feast (see photo at the left), but it really brought home to me how
[Food Friday]: Boutique Coffee Shops
I think we are in a “golden age” for coffee in Boston, with the ascendancy of small, quirky and craft-minded coffee shops. When I first moved to town in the late 1980s, there wasn’t much on the scene. It was mostly a sea of over-roasted coffee and meh corporate chains. Now, there’s much choice. Very
Create a ‘Backdoor’ in a Negotiation
I’ve seen some tense negotiations. Most end up well. Some fail. One thing I’ve learned over time is to let the other side have a “back door” out. In other words, don’t push them so into a corner, which will cause them to walk away. Instead, let the other party get some of what they
‘Craigslist Joe’: Living on the Streets for a Month
I recently watched a cool movie called Craigslist Joe. Would you be able to live for a month while relying only on the kindness of others? In other words, with no money and with only the clothes on your back, could you find safety, food and shelter? Well, this documentary chronicles such a tale: 29-year-old
Dave Balter on Entrepreneurship and Divorce
Serial entrepreneur Dave Balter has written a very open and honest essay about his divorce in Inc. magazine. It is extremely blunt and thought-provoking and well worth the time to read. Dave frames the article on marriage and being an entrepreneur through the interesting lens of addiction: If you’re in a leadership role or live
Our Sunday Dinners
If you read my blog, you know I’m “into” food. Street food, fancy restaurants, and everything in-between really appeal to me. A well-made bánh mì, a high-end meal at Menton, or a really good mac and cheese, I’m for it all. It’s all good. And, on Sundays, it’s a special time during which the pace