Obsessions
East Boston Oysters’ Alexis Cervasio Shares Some of Her Favorite Things
Last March, when COVID-19 forced Alexis Cervasio to cancel East Boston Oysters’ coveted oyster and caviar parties—themed bashes thrown by her self-proclaimed “secret supper club”—she […]
Meet the Founders of Dove and Donkey and Tardy Donkey
If you asked the universe, it would likely consider uniting Jadine Greenaway (pictured left) and Sheila Galligan one of its greatest successes. The longtime friends […]
Poggenpohl’s Rosemary Porto Dishes on Skincare, Books, Wine, and More
Calling Rosemary Porto’s March retirement the end of an era for the Boston design community might seem like a stretch at first. But when you […]
Textile Designer Ellisha Alexina Shares Her Favorite Things
Ellisha Alexina learned the art of textiles “the way an old-school craftsman was taught,” the fabric designer says. The central-Mass. native became immersed in techniques […]
Knitting Boss Christina Fagan Pardy Shares Her Favorite Things
Before celebrities like Katie Couric started wearing her beanies, Christina Fagan Pardy only thought of her Boston-based knitting blog as a fun fact to share […]
Modern Relik’s Meg Kimball Shares Her Favorite Things
If there’s one thing that Meg Kimball learned from her father, it’s how to bring a space to life. From a young age, Kimball spent […]
Plan the Perfect Clambake with Chef Chris Parsons of the Oyster Club
As the Oyster Club in Park Square opens its doors, expert seafood chef Chris Parsons shares his must-haves for the quintessential Cape Cod clambake. Sip […]
Rebel Rebel Owner Lauren Friel Shares Her Favorite Things
She pours only natural wines at her bar Rebel Rebel, and has curated unique lists for others as an in-demand consultant–from the all-Greek bottles served at Seaport […]
Interior Designer Mally Skok Shares Her Favorite Things
As the story goes for so many entrepreneurs, interior designer Mally Skok launched her business out of a spare bedroom. After she and her husband, […]
Dining Playbook Star Jenny Johnson Shares Her Favorite Things
Ahead of her first Mother’s Day, we asked food-media maven Jenny Johnson, of NESN’s Dining Playbook and WBZ Radio’s Food for Thought, for her keys […]
New Restaurant Owner Jen Royle Shares Her Favorite Things
Just in time for opening day—and fresh off launching her North End Italian restaurant, Table by Jen Royle—this sassy sports reporter turned chef shares her […]
Obsessions: Jason Santos of Buttermilk & Bourbon
First, fuel your Fat Tuesday with recipes from star chef Jason Santos’s new cookbook, Buttermilk & Bourbon, named for his New Orleans–inspired Back Bay restaurant. […]
Leather Goods Craftsman Ted Harriss Dishes on His Favorite Things
You could say craftsmanship is in Ted Harriss’s blood. The son of an artist and a cobbler, he grew up learning the ropes of his […]
Obsessions: Cyrille Couet of Colette Wine Bistro
At Cambridge’s coquettish new Colette Wine Bistro, chef Cyrille Couet marries French cuisine with modern American twists. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, he shares […]
Obsessions: Teodora Bakardzhieva and Jairo Dominguez of Bar Mercato
Just in time for the opening of their new globally inspired restaurant, Bar Mercato, married couple Teodora Bakardzhieva and Jairo Dominguez share their favorite international […]