Working out in the warm months was pretty easy, even with gym closures and other restrictions. The great outdoors always beckoned with sunshine and balmy breezes, inviting you to go for a run or maybe join an outdoor fitness class. But with the colder temperatures moving in, staying active has become more challenging. Here are…
Intelligentsia Coffee’s Watertown Coffeebar has quickly become a local staple over the past few years. Beyond delicious coffee, they also serve up an incredible story. This small national chain was started by two coffee lovers who wanted to bring better coffee to the city of Chicago after a move from San Francisco. Their passion led to…
Far too few people truly appreciate the humble nut. Almonds and cashews, peanuts and pecans, hazelnuts & walnuts—there’s a nut (or legume) for every occasion. Nut lovers are sure to rejoice, then, when they learn of Fastachi, an artisanal roasted nut shop that’s expanded from its Boston roots to right here in Watertown. At Fastachi, you…
Getting into the holiday spirit in your home? Perhaps your annual traditions include baking! Before you whip up the first batch of cookies, you might want to rearrange the kitchen to make the process a bit easier. These expert tips can help. Stow spices on a turntable. Turntable, Lazy Susan, whatever you call it, these…
How many times in the last few months have you poured some jarred sauce over undercooked spaghetti and called it dinner? When you’re ready for an authentic Italian meal, turn to Porcini’s. This rustic eatery has the Mediterranean food you crave and the complex flavors that are so hard to duplicate at home. Enjoy lobster ravioli,…
Sweet potato, pumpkin, apple—these are a few of the ingredients that flourish in the fall, so it makes sense they’d also play a starring role in your baked goods. If you’re looking for some sweet autumn treats to make this month that are a little more creative than pumpkin muffins and apple pie, try these…
Bessie Blue doesn’t strive to be a high-end boutique with pieces priced to break the bank. On the contrary, its founder Lee Gaston wanted to create a place where “real women with real bodies and busy lives” could come to find affordable fashion. And that’s exactly what she did when she opened the boutique in…
Given that Thistle and Leek just opened, it was up against a lot in its initial days—even more than the average eatery in average times. But its earliest patrons say the current climate did nothing to detract from their experience at Thistle and Leek. Despite following safety and sanitation guidelines meticulously, the staff manages to…
It’s the season of fall festivals and pumpkin-picking! That also means you might be gearing up to carve your annual jack-o’-lantern. But these creative DIY ideas might convince you to put down the carving knife and do something different this year. Crayon Drip Pumpkins [Good Housekeeping] This customizable craft gives you tons of artistic license…
Antonio Russo unknowingly launched what would become the family business in the early 20th century when he began selling a few things from his farm to neighbors and at local markets. Fast-forward 70 years, and his great-grandson Tony Russo carries on the tradition of local sourcing at Russo’s. The grocery store is run by the…