Tag: Boston

  • Charles River Waterline on Bay State Road

    Walking along Bay State Road, we spotted this curving citation on the sidewalk in front of the Florence & Chafetz Hillel House at Boston University.

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    The full message reads, "This line represents one of the earliest historic shorelines of the Charles River dating back to 1847. From 1630 until the filling of the Back Bay in the mid 1800's, the land from this point North to the Charles River was underwater."

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    This panoramic view gives you a better feel for how the shoreline is mimicked by the words.

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    The historic, serpentine marker is at 213 Bay State Road if you'd like to visit.

    Wouldn't it be great if we could read about history on sidewalks in Boston?

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • King Salmon at Neptune Oyster: A Best Bite

    On a June Monday afternoon, we slipped into Neptune Oyster with a meer half hour wait for two seats at the bar – another reason why June is our favorite month to be in Boston!

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    We make a habit of checking the menu while we wait and seeing King Salmon cooked rare on the entrees made Ed's decision an easy one.

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    Ed said it reminded him of a piece of black & blue tuna with a slight crust, tender – an almost sushi interior. 

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    A second indication of how much he was enjoying this fish … he wasn't eating his veggies, "They were prepared well (al dente), but I found myself ignoring them until I devoured every last morsel of salmon." But, rest assured, the plate went back to the kitchen wiped clean of veggies and sauce.

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    By 3 pm, there were a few walk-in seats available and the staff was taking a well earned moment to breathe. Ed was talking about ordering a second plate of King Salmon. It was that good. 

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    The final word from Ed. "I always know that I’ve had a special dish when I keep thinking about it hours (or in this case days) after the meal."

    While King Salmon may not be on the menu when you visit Neptune, our advice is to try the fish that Chef Michael Serpa has decided is perfect to put on his menu that day. You may find yourself thinking about it for days to come. 

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    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

     

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • King Salmon at Neptune Oyster: A Best Bite

    On a June Monday afternoon, we slipped into Neptune Oyster with a meer half hour wait for two seats at the bar – another reason why June is our favorite month to be in Boston!

    IMG_0777 - Version 22014-06-23-king-salmon-neptune-oyster-winde savor-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We make a habit of checking the menu while we wait and seeing King Salmon cooked rare on the entrees made Ed's decision an easy one.

    IMG_0729 - Version 22014-06-23-king-salmon-neptune-oyster-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Ed said it reminded him of a piece of black & blue tuna with a slight crust, tender – an almost sushi interior. 

    IMG_0719 - Version 22014-06-23-king-salmon-neptune-oyster-© 2011 Penny Cherubino 

    A second indication of how much he was enjoying this fish … he wasn't eating his veggies, "They were prepared well (al dente), but I found myself ignoring them until I devoured every last morsel of salmon." But, rest assured, the plate went back to the kitchen wiped clean of veggies and sauce.

    IMG_0721 - Version 22014-06-23-king-salmon-neptune-oyster-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    By 3 pm, there were a few walk-in seats available and the staff was taking a well earned moment to breathe. Ed was talking about ordering a second plate of King Salmon. It was that good. 

    IMG_0776 - Version 22014-06-23-king-salmon-neptune-oyster-winde savor-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The final word from Ed. "I always know that I’ve had a special dish when I keep thinking about it hours (or in this case days) after the meal."

    While King Salmon may not be on the menu when you visit Neptune, our advice is to try the fish that Chef Michael Serpa has decided is perfect to put on his menu that day. You may find yourself thinking about it for days to come. 

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

     

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Where to Pick Up Great Food for Boston Summer 2014 Events

    This is going to be a big week for events around Boston with both the July 4th Celebration on the Esplanade and Boston Harborfest. If you want to pick up a picnic to enjoy at a summer event, we have some great links. (A tip to our often confused visitors to Boston on July 4th – the Boston Pops concert and fireworks are on the Charles River NOT on the harbor!)

    Along the Charles on July 4th, both sides of the river will be filled with fireworks fans. Here are some of the places where you can pick up a meal near an entrance to the Esplanade or close to Memorial Drive on the Cambridge side. You do need food while you stake out your spot for the big show.

    Be sure to check the July 4th official site for the latest security restrictions for the Hatch Shell Oval and island areas before you plan your picnic and figure out how to carry it to the concert and fireworks.

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    Fireworks Barges on the River

    Back Bay

    Marlboro Market (map & reviews) has a deli counter where they make some of the best sandwich values in the area. Simple, hearty fare made to your specifications by the friendly crew behind the counter. Bonus – you can fill your cooler with soft drinks, chips, and anything else you need here. They even sell the coolers!

    Thinking Cup has a new location at 85 Newbury Street, between the Arlington and Dartmouth Street footbridges to the park, and offers a great selection of take-out. They also have locations across from the Boston Common at 165 Tremont Street and in the North End at 236 Hanover Street.

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    Bacco's Wine and Cheese is on St. James right off Arlington making it the perfect place to pick up a meal for either the Esplanade or The Boston Common. Above is their ready-to-go Bento Box. Each day, they offer a selection of cheese, bread, meat, and condiments in a box. This one was $7.50 and had two cheeses, salami, bread, fig jam, olives, pickles, and caponata. 

    Next door at Bacco's Fine Foods you can find sandwiches, hot meals, and everything you might want for a day outside enjoying the best of a Boston event.

    Cambridge Central Square

    This is becoming a true food destination and not just for all the great restaurants located there. 

    central bottle wine + provisions will be open on the 4th and is great for those who'll be coming to the river from the North. They have a great selection of cheese, salumi, and an ever changing daily food selection.

    The new H-Mart in Central Square said they are open every day of the year including July 4th. This makes the Food Court a prime spot for gathering a great picnic to take to the river.

    On days other than this holdiay, you can add a great dessert to your basket from flour bakery + cafe next door. (We called and confirmed that flour is closed on the 4th.)

    Beacon Hill

    Savenor's Market built its reputation on excellent meat but they have always offered a fine selection of other food. Now, the Cambridge Market has a deli, and they are delivering "Grab & Go" sandwiches to the Charles Street store, so that you can pop in on your way to an event and walk out with everything you want.

    Other favorite picnic pick-up locations from Charles Street are: The Paramount, and Panificio. And for great healty snacks stop at the new Fastachi shop at 83 Charles Street.

    Boston Common

    There is now some good food right on the Common. You'll find a Clover Food Lab truck stationed by the newly restored Brewer Plaza for long hours each day. There is also The Frog Pond Cafe in-season with some very nice options.

    Across from the Common is the Thinking Cup, as we mentioned above. This cafe has built a solid reputation on its outstanding coffee service but it also has great sandwiches and pastry.

    Keep these in mind when you plan your Shakespeare on the Common evening this year.

    Waterfront & North End

    Gathering food in the North End is a regular habit of ours. We love Salumeria Italiana and will often pick up a quick meal from their offerings.

    If we want prepared foods, we head for J. Pace & Son where they can fill your cooler with sandwiches, salads, calzones, and other Italian favorites. And, they also have shops in the West End and Seaport. 

    We love the recent addition of good Mexican food from Tenoch at 3 Lewis Street in the North End. We found it perfect for a picnic in Christopher Columbus Park.

    Along the Greenway, there is an ever changing collection of food trucks and carts for meals and snacks. They have a schedule posted here. You can consult our food truck tab to learn more about some of the rolling restaurants. 

    We've given you a start and told you about the places we go and enjoy. Tell us about your favorite places to enjoy an event or a meal, and where you love to go to pick up your food. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Where to Pick Up Great Food for Boston Summer 2014 Events

    This is going to be a big week for events around Boston with both the July 4th Celebration on the Esplanade and Boston Harborfest. If you want to pick up a picnic to enjoy at a summer event, we have some great links. (A tip to our often confused visitors to Boston on July 4th – the Boston Pops concert and fireworks are on the Charles River NOT on the harbor!)

    Along the Charles on July 4th, both sides of the river will be filled with fireworks fans. Here are some of the places where you can pick up a meal near an entrance to the Esplanade or close to Memorial Drive on the Cambridge side. You do need food while you stake out your spot for the big show.

    Be sure to check the July 4th official site for the latest security restrictions for the Hatch Shell Oval and island areas before you plan your picnic and figure out how to carry it to the concert and fireworks.

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    Fireworks Barges on the River

    Back Bay

    Marlboro Market (map & reviews) has a deli counter where they make some of the best sandwich values in the area. Simple, hearty fare made to your specifications by the friendly crew behind the counter. Bonus – you can fill your cooler with soft drinks, chips, and anything else you need here. They even sell the coolers!

    Thinking Cup has a new location at 85 Newbury Street, between the Arlington and Dartmouth Street footbridges to the park, and offers a great selection of take-out. They also have locations across from the Boston Common at 165 Tremont Street and in the North End at 236 Hanover Street.

    IMG_7520 - Version 22014-06-20-Picnic- public-garden-boston-Bacco's-Bento-Box-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Bacco's Wine and Cheese is on St. James right off Arlington making it the perfect place to pick up a meal for either the Esplanade or The Boston Common. Above is their ready-to-go Bento Box. Each day, they offer a selection of cheese, bread, meat, and condiments in a box. This one was $7.50 and had two cheeses, salami, bread, fig jam, olives, pickles, and caponata. 

    Next door at Bacco's Fine Foods you can find sandwiches, hot meals, and everything you might want for a day outside enjoying the best of a Boston event.

    Cambridge Central Square

    This is becoming a true food destination and not just for all the great restaurants located there. 

    central bottle wine + provisions will be open on the 4th and is great for those who'll be coming to the river from the North. They have a great selection of cheese, salumi, and an ever changing daily food selection.

    The new H-Mart in Central Square said they are open every day of the year including July 4th. This makes the Food Court a prime spot for gathering a great picnic to take to the river.

    On days other than this holdiay, you can add a great dessert to your basket from flour bakery + cafe next door. (We called and confirmed that flour is closed on the 4th.)

    Beacon Hill

    Savenor's Market built its reputation on excellent meat but they have always offered a fine selection of other food. Now, the Cambridge Market has a deli, and they are delivering "Grab & Go" sandwiches to the Charles Street store, so that you can pop in on your way to an event and walk out with everything you want.

    Other favorite picnic pick-up locations from Charles Street are: The Paramount, and Panificio. And for great healty snacks stop at the new Fastachi shop at 83 Charles Street.

    Boston Common

    There is now some good food right on the Common. You'll find a Clover Food Lab truck stationed by the newly restored Brewer Plaza for long hours each day. There is also The Frog Pond Cafe in-season with some very nice options.

    Across from the Common is the Thinking Cup, as we mentioned above. This cafe has built a solid reputation on its outstanding coffee service but it also has great sandwiches and pastry.

    Keep these in mind when you plan your Shakespeare on the Common evening this year.

    Waterfront & North End

    Gathering food in the North End is a regular habit of ours. We love Salumeria Italiana and will often pick up a quick meal from their offerings.

    If we want prepared foods, we head for J. Pace & Son where they can fill your cooler with sandwiches, salads, calzones, and other Italian favorites. And, they also have shops in the West End and Seaport. 

    We love the recent addition of good Mexican food from Tenoch at 3 Lewis Street in the North End. We found it perfect for a picnic in Christopher Columbus Park.

    Along the Greenway, there is an ever changing collection of food trucks and carts for meals and snacks. They have a schedule posted here. You can consult our food truck tab to learn more about some of the rolling restaurants. 

    We've given you a start and told you about the places we go and enjoy. Tell us about your favorite places to enjoy an event or a meal, and where you love to go to pick up your food. 

    What's on your Summer Fun shopping list? Shop Amazon – Get Ready for Summer – Everything You Need and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Summer Events with Your Own Sunday Dog

    Outdoor summer events can be fun to share with your pup as long as you make sure the event is safe and comfortable for your dog and that he will be a great ambassador for canines while in attendance. 

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    Our little Maggie Mae (photo above) loved going to concerts and had a taste for opera. Poppy will share a blanket with us this summer and we'll see what kind of music she likes best. 

    There are a few, free, outdoor events, like the Esplanade concert and fireworks on July 4th, that prohibit dogs, but many of the spaces where events like this are held are dog friendly. That includes most other free concerts and movie nights at the Hatch Shell. 

    These are perfect opportunities to gather friends, a blanket, a picnic, and your dog for a relaxed evening outside.  

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    Concerts

    Speaking of the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra is playing on Wednesday nights 7-9 pm from July 16th to August 27th. They also have concerts scheduled in other spots around the city. 

    You might enjoy seeing this orchestra at 6 pm on July 9th in City Square, Charlestown; July 13th at Pinebank Promontory, Jamaica Plain; or July 27th in Copley Square.

    Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City series offers live bands playing blues, soul, or the songs of the Rat Pack era Tuesday to Thursday through August. Naturally, dogs are not allowed on the restaurant patios. But, the sound carries and you can find a place to sit on the harbor side of the hotel and enjoy. 

    BostInno has published their "The Complete List of All the Summer Series Happening in Boston That You Need in Your Life."  Not all of these are dog friendly. Some are inside or in places where your dog is not welcome but there are a few more good ideas for music here.

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    Movie Nights

    Boston Harbor Hotel offers Friday night movies, while the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park hold a Sunday Night series.  Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade's schedule can be found here.

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    Photo by Katherine Hala  used under this creative commons license.

    Shakespeare on the Common

    Twelfth Night is the play of the year for the Shakespeare on the Common Theatre Company. This year, you can pick your night to see this offering between July 23 and August 10th. 

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny Cherubino,

    Hatch Shell concert artwork courtesy of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra

    Boston Harbor Hotel photo courtesy of the hotel

    Shakesspeare on the Common photo by Katherine Hala

  • Summer Events with Your Own Sunday Dog

    Outdoor summer events can be fun to share with your pup as long as you make sure the event is safe and comfortable for your dog and that he will be a great ambassador for canines while in attendance. 

    IMG_2861_1

    Our little Maggie Mae (photo above) loved going to concerts and had a taste for opera. Poppy will share a blanket with us this summer and we'll see what kind of music she likes best. 

    There are a few, free, outdoor events, like the Esplanade concert and fireworks on July 4th, that prohibit dogs, but many of the spaces where events like this are held are dog friendly. That includes most other free concerts and movie nights at the Hatch Shell. 

    These are perfect opportunities to gather friends, a blanket, a picnic, and your dog for a relaxed evening outside.  

    Landmarks orchestra

    Concerts

    Speaking of the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra is playing on Wednesday nights 7-9 pm from July 16th to August 27th. They also have concerts scheduled in other spots around the city. 

    You might enjoy seeing this orchestra at 6 pm on July 9th in City Square, Charlestown; July 13th at Pinebank Promontory, Jamaica Plain; or July 27th in Copley Square.

    Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City series offers live bands playing blues, soul, or the songs of the Rat Pack era Tuesday to Thursday through August. Naturally, dogs are not allowed on the restaurant patios. But, the sound carries and you can find a place to sit on the harbor side of the hotel and enjoy. 

    BostInno has published their "The Complete List of All the Summer Series Happening in Boston That You Need in Your Life."  Not all of these are dog friendly. Some are inside or in places where your dog is not welcome but there are a few more good ideas for music here.

    BHH_Signature_Exterior

    Movie Nights

    Boston Harbor Hotel offers Friday night movies, while the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park hold a Sunday Night series.  Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade's schedule can be found here.

    208157632_10c9cd88aa_z

    Photo by Katherine Hala  used under this creative commons license.

    Shakespeare on the Common

    Twelfth Night is the play of the year for the Shakespeare on the Common Theatre Company. This year, you can pick your night to see this offering between July 23 and August 10th. 

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Thanks to everyone who Hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support.

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2014 Penny Cherubino,

    Hatch Shell concert artwork courtesy of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra

    Boston Harbor Hotel photo courtesy of the hotel

    Shakesspeare on the Common photo by Katherine Hala

  • Courtyard Concerts Return to Copley Square BPL

    One of our favorite entertainment programs of the year, the Boston Public Library's (BPL) Courtyard Concert Series returns on June 4, 2014 at 6pm. Notice the day and date.

    As, the BPL announced, "In addition to Friday lunchtime concerts at 12:30 p.m., this season the library now offers evening concerts on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. All the concerts are free and last approximately one hour."

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    The Fernando Holz Band delighted audiences last year and is scheduled to appear again this summer.

    Here are the rest of the details the library provided for the series.

    The month of June features Berklee College of Music students and alumni performing everything from jazz, pop, and funk to works with Arab, Latin American, and Scottish influences:
     

    • Daniel Rotem Trio, Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. The Trio performs original compositions that integrate world influences with improvisation and the jazz tradition.
    • KeL, Friday, June 6, at 12:30 p.m. KeL combines elements of jazz and pop with Brazilian melodies.
    • Wambura Mitaru, Wednesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. The artist’s eclectic music blends funk, soul, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop as well as sounds inspired by her African background.
    • Jenna Moynihan and Mairi Chaimbeul, Friday, June 13, at 12:30 p.m. Rooted in traditional Scottish and Appalachian old-time music, Moynihan and Chaimbeul developed a sound which celebrates and explores beautiful melodies.
    • The Western Den, Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. Deni Hlavinka and Chris West blend folk harmonies with ambient textures to produce unique sounds and songs.
    • Ahmad El Haggar, Friday, June 20, at 12:30 p.m. The Egyptian singer-songwriter and oud player performs original songs and rearranges music from the Arab world to create modern sounds.
    • 3 Sudacas, Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. Performers at the 2014 Latin Grammys with Alejandro Sanz, the group plays both traditional and unique compositions arranged for voice, percussion, mandolin, guitar, and bass.
    • Miriam Elhajli, Friday, June 27, at 12:30 p.m. The folk singer-songwriter combines the sounds  of Joan Baez and Buffy Sainte-Marie with the crudeness of Delta Blues.

    The complete Concerts in the Courtyard schedule, which is generously sponsored by the Boston Public Library Foundation (www.bplf.com), can be viewed at www.bpl.org/concerts.  The concerts continue in July and August with the following schedule:

    • Kendall Ramseur, Wednesday, July 2, 6 p.m.
    • Cruzamente Quintet, Wednesday, July 9, 6 p.m.
    • Erika Van Pelt, Friday, July 11, 12:30 p.m.
    • Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble, Wednesday, July 16, 6 p.m.
    • Lindsay Straw, Friday, July 18, 12:30 p.m.
    • Patrick Coman, Wednesday, July 23, 6 p.m.
    • Cardamom Quartet, Friday, July 25, 12:30 p.m.
    • Susan Cattaneo, Wednesday, July 30, 6 p.m.
    • Properly Unprepared, Friday, August 1, 12:30 p.m.
    • Darlingside, Wednesday, August 6, 6 p.m.
    • Boston Lyric Opera, Friday, August 8, 12:30 p.m.
    • Caitlin Canty, Wednesday, August 13, 6 p.m.
    • The Jason Palmer Quartet, Friday, August 15, 12:30 p.m.
    • Fernando Holz Band, Wednesday, August 20, 6 p.m.
    • Bill Lowe, Friday, August 22, 12 p.m.
    • The Ron Murphy Band, Wednesday, August 27, 6 p.m.
    • American Century Music, Friday, August 29, 12:30 p.m.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

  • Courtyard Concerts Return to Copley Square BPL

    One of our favorite entertainment programs of the year, the Boston Public Library's (BPL) Courtyard Concert Series returns on June 4, 2014 at 6pm. Notice the day and date.

    As, the BPL announced, "In addition to Friday lunchtime concerts at 12:30 p.m., this season the library now offers evening concerts on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. All the concerts are free and last approximately one hour."

    CHE_8789 -2  Version 22013-08-02library concert© 2011 Penny Cherubino copy

    The Fernando Holz Band delighted audiences last year and is scheduled to appear again this summer.

    Here are the rest of the details the library provided for the series.

    The month of June features Berklee College of Music students and alumni performing everything from jazz, pop, and funk to works with Arab, Latin American, and Scottish influences:
     

    • Daniel Rotem Trio, Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. The Trio performs original compositions that integrate world influences with improvisation and the jazz tradition.
    • KeL, Friday, June 6, at 12:30 p.m. KeL combines elements of jazz and pop with Brazilian melodies.
    • Wambura Mitaru, Wednesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. The artist’s eclectic music blends funk, soul, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop as well as sounds inspired by her African background.
    • Jenna Moynihan and Mairi Chaimbeul, Friday, June 13, at 12:30 p.m. Rooted in traditional Scottish and Appalachian old-time music, Moynihan and Chaimbeul developed a sound which celebrates and explores beautiful melodies.
    • The Western Den, Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. Deni Hlavinka and Chris West blend folk harmonies with ambient textures to produce unique sounds and songs.
    • Ahmad El Haggar, Friday, June 20, at 12:30 p.m. The Egyptian singer-songwriter and oud player performs original songs and rearranges music from the Arab world to create modern sounds.
    • 3 Sudacas, Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. Performers at the 2014 Latin Grammys with Alejandro Sanz, the group plays both traditional and unique compositions arranged for voice, percussion, mandolin, guitar, and bass.
    • Miriam Elhajli, Friday, June 27, at 12:30 p.m. The folk singer-songwriter combines the sounds  of Joan Baez and Buffy Sainte-Marie with the crudeness of Delta Blues.

    The complete Concerts in the Courtyard schedule, which is generously sponsored by the Boston Public Library Foundation (www.bplf.com), can be viewed at www.bpl.org/concerts.  The concerts continue in July and August with the following schedule:

    • Kendall Ramseur, Wednesday, July 2, 6 p.m.
    • Cruzamente Quintet, Wednesday, July 9, 6 p.m.
    • Erika Van Pelt, Friday, July 11, 12:30 p.m.
    • Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble, Wednesday, July 16, 6 p.m.
    • Lindsay Straw, Friday, July 18, 12:30 p.m.
    • Patrick Coman, Wednesday, July 23, 6 p.m.
    • Cardamom Quartet, Friday, July 25, 12:30 p.m.
    • Susan Cattaneo, Wednesday, July 30, 6 p.m.
    • Properly Unprepared, Friday, August 1, 12:30 p.m.
    • Darlingside, Wednesday, August 6, 6 p.m.
    • Boston Lyric Opera, Friday, August 8, 12:30 p.m.
    • Caitlin Canty, Wednesday, August 13, 6 p.m.
    • The Jason Palmer Quartet, Friday, August 15, 12:30 p.m.
    • Fernando Holz Band, Wednesday, August 20, 6 p.m.
    • Bill Lowe, Friday, August 22, 12 p.m.
    • The Ron Murphy Band, Wednesday, August 27, 6 p.m.
    • American Century Music, Friday, August 29, 12:30 p.m.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

  • Tenoch Mexican Restaurants & Food Truck

    Tenoch Mexican is adding a bit of south of the border flair to the food options in the North End/Waterfront neighborhood with their new 3 Lewis Street, Boston location. (map)

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    The menu lets you build your own meal with options for platos, tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas all with your choice of fillings including a vegetable option. Plus more wonderful choices from enchiladas to tamale. A sample menu is here. But, there was much more on offer at the North End location.

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    For lunch, we decided on a plato of carnitas, salsas, beans, and rice along with …

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    three tacos filled with lamb in barbacoa sauce. (Ours were sans cilantro. You can have them add as much as you like.)

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    With Christopher Columbus Park so close, we opted for a bit of waterfront dining on a gorgeous spring day. You might choose a table on the Greenway or a seat along the Boston HarborWalk.

    There's a Tenoch Food Truck, Too!

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    Photo by Matt Conti from the most wonderful hyperlocal resource NorthEndWaterfront.com

    Tenoch Móvil is on the road around Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington as of this date. You can get updates on the current schedule on twitter @TenochMexican.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino, and Matt Conti for the Tenoch Móvil with permission of NorthEndWaterfron.com.