October 2012 Issue
Lost in the Weeds
According to the polls, Massachusetts voters are going to overwhelmingly approve a ballot initiative next month that legalizes medical marijuana. That should be good news for someone like me, who’s spent half his life smoking pot. So why am I feeling so uneasy?
Feature
All The Pretty Horses
Equestrian pursuits abound in Massachusetts, fueled by adoration for the steed and enough money to run a small country.
Mass Revolt
Why former Governor Mitt Romney’s unpopularity in Massachusetts could spell doom for his presidential campaign.
Get Your Motor Running
Our fall travel guide to five breathtaking New England road trips.
Department
Nothing to See Here
Enough already with Boston’s boring, old and stodgy public art.
Smug Index
Boston prides itself on being a haven of high-minded thinking, something that’s also made us insufferable.
News
The Not-As-Bad-for-You Halloween Treat
Unreal candy is made locally from all-natural ingredients. No tricks, just healthy treats.
Kerry’s Dilemma
How a Warren victory could thwart John Kerry’s dream of becoming secretary of state.
Q&A: Anna Solomon
Solomon took the inspiration for her Pushcart Prize-winning short story, “The Lobster Mafia Story” from her Gloucester upbringing.
Health
Living Legacy
It’s now possible to create a child from the eggs or sperm of a deceased partner, but should we?
Arts + Entertainment
Hot Button
The Boston premiere of David Mamet’s new play is a reminder of our city’s troubled past.
Culture Calendar
Bring in a new month with these arts and entertainment events in Boston.
Fashion + Style
City Style
Get in Shape
Geometry goes high-fashion with these statement danglers.
Paper Doll
How a Cambridge illustrator turned her hobby into a chic career.
Bewitching Salem
Brimming with eateries, thrift shops, and boutiques, Salem has become a worthy shopping destination in any season.
Peplum Perfect
Flaunt your waist with this right-off-the-runway silhouette.
Carry On
This Holly Caldwell handbag is a modern classic.
Restaurants
The Goods
Local bites we’re digging right now.
Bottoms Up
Celebrate Oktoberfest and the local craft-beer scene with these German-style suds.
High & Low: Pork Schnitzel
This German comfort food is as fun to pronounce as it is to eat during the cooler months. Whether you like yours on the indulgent side or simply topped with dressed arugula, the versions here are sure to satisfy.
Mrs. T’s Cheddar Potato Pierogies
Three local chefs give the classic pierogi a makeover.
Linked In
T. W. Food chef Tim Wiechmann knows a thing (or five) about wursts, which makes him the perfect candidate to school us on all things sausage. Here’s an inside look at the links he’ll be crafting by hand at his new restaurant.
Twist and Shout
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Clear Flour Bread’s German soft pretzels.
First Bite: Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen
It’s style over substance at this bustling downtown spot—and that may be by design.
Dining Out: West Bridge in Cambridge
This Kendall Square newcomer has potential in spades, but feels incomplete.