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Boston Tweet’s Terrific Late Night Dining List

Our Friday Link today is Boston Tweet's list of, "Late Night Dining in Boston & Cambridge."

This is also a Follow Friday recommendation on Twitter, @BostonTweet.

When an event runs late, you have the late night munchies, you work the late shift, or you're a nightowl, Boston Tweet (AKA Tom O’Keefe) has you covered with a list of places to dine in Boston and Cambridge.

Thanks Tom! We've saved the link to our phones and will consult it often when we're wandering the city late at night.

Read more about this resourceful Bostonian over on BostInno.

The Guy Behind the Guy: Who is @BostonTweet?

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

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January 25, 2013
Valentine’s Day 2013 – Romantic Dining in Boston
Planning a Valentine's Day Dinner for someone special takes some planning. This year, February 14th falls on a Thursday but that doesn't mean you have to make that your big date night. You can plan a special evening of take-out and a great bottle of wine for Valentine's Day served up with a promissory note for a special weekend meal.

UPDATE: This is an outdated post. Here is the 2015 version of this information!

Reservations at wonderful, romantic restaurants go quickly. But, we have lots of ideas for all types of celebrations for budgets of all sizes. Today, we'll address where to dine. There are more ideas on some of our past Valentine posts. These are from other times, so check for details with the places mentioned.

This is one of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, so expect many special prix fixe menus and don't be surprised if you have to leave a credit card to guarantee a reservation.

Some of you enjoy trying the special holiday menus at your favorite spots. Others avoid dining out on days like this unless they can order off the regular menu. As you check the lists we provide, be on the lookout for special menus beyond that one, official day. That happened with some places last year.

When A Valentine Lunch or Dinner is on the Menu…
- Open Table has a list of restaurants and note if they have a special menu or if their regular menu is available.
- Gayot has lists of their Best Boston Valentines Restaurants, 10 Sexiest Restaurants, and Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Boston.
- Boston Chefs has a list with some information at this link.
- Best Valentine Tables from UrbanDaddy
Check back because we'll update this list as some of the other area experts publish their choices.

1.30.13 Update: Lisa DeCanio over on BostonInno has her list of: Nine Romantic Valentine’s Dinners You Need to Make Reservations For Right Now.

01.31.13 Update: Elyse Andrews over at The Somerville Beat has published, Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the ‘Ville

012.01.13 Update: Kristen Nyberg & Jill Rose from North Shore Dish Have just posted their Valentine guide: February: The Sweetest Month?

Is Our Style, Your Style?

You won't find us out for the typical fine dining, prix fixe meal on any special day. If you love great food and are a bit more casual in style we might suggest some of our favorite ways to share a meal.
- Central Bottle is serving pink bubbles and $1. Island Creek Oysters at their Valentine Wine Bar. Nibble on great cheese and salumi, add a few oysters and sip an excellent wine. This is also perfect for gathering some friends and having good conversation.
- Sharing small plates at Coppa is our idea of a perfect time together. You might even turn this into an Afternoon Delight on V-Day.
- Stop into Petit Robert Bistro or Brasserie JO to share a wonderful profiterole dripping with chocolate sauce. Two spoons dipping away, sharing best bites can be very intimate!
- Share a Dim Sum style brunch at Myers+Chang. If the romance is new, this is a great way to experiment with one another's food choices!
Add your ideas in the comments below if this is the type of celebration that appeals to you.

Related Posts:

Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentine's Day

Your Special Place, Free Romance for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Live Performances at Half Price

Eight Tips on Buying Jewelry for Valentine’s Day from an Expert

Romance at the Gardner Museum- Valentine's Weekend Destination.

Romantic Dining in Boston with a Foreign Travel Theme (Some of our favorite restaurants offer an authentic taste of the cuisine they serve. A place where the decor, music, and food all bring you to another land.)

Beacon Hill Hot Chocolate and Ice Skating on the Common (A Romantic but inexpensive date.)

Need some Valentine's Day gift ideas? Click over to Amazon and do some planning, and if you do buy something there, they'll put a few coins in our tip cup.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photos: © 2012 Penny Cherubino
January 24, 2013
Valentine’s Day 2013 – Romantic Dining in Boston
Planning a Valentine's Day Dinner for someone special takes some planning. This year, February 14th falls on a Thursday but that doesn't mean you have to make that your big date night. You can plan a special evening of take-out and a great bottle of wine for Valentine's Day served up with a promissory note for a special weekend meal.

UPDATE: This is an outdated post. Here is the 2015 version of this information!

Reservations at wonderful, romantic restaurants go quickly. But, we have lots of ideas for all types of celebrations for budgets of all sizes. Today, we'll address where to dine. There are more ideas on some of our past Valentine posts. These are from other times, so check for details with the places mentioned.

This is one of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, so expect many special prix fixe menus and don't be surprised if you have to leave a credit card to guarantee a reservation.

Some of you enjoy trying the special holiday menus at your favorite spots. Others avoid dining out on days like this unless they can order off the regular menu. As you check the lists we provide, be on the lookout for special menus beyond that one, official day. That happened with some places last year.

When A Valentine Lunch or Dinner is on the Menu…
- Open Table has a list of restaurants and note if they have a special menu or if their regular menu is available.
- Gayot has lists of their Best Boston Valentines Restaurants, 10 Sexiest Restaurants, and Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Boston.
- Boston Chefs has a list with some information at this link.
- Best Valentine Tables from UrbanDaddy
Check back because we'll update this list as some of the other area experts publish their choices.

1.30.13 Update: Lisa DeCanio over on BostonInno has her list of: Nine Romantic Valentine’s Dinners You Need to Make Reservations For Right Now.

01.31.13 Update: Elyse Andrews over at The Somerville Beat has published, Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the ‘Ville

012.01.13 Update: Kristen Nyberg & Jill Rose from North Shore Dish Have just posted their Valentine guide: February: The Sweetest Month?

Is Our Style, Your Style?

You won't find us out for the typical fine dining, prix fixe meal on any special day. If you love great food and are a bit more casual in style we might suggest some of our favorite ways to share a meal.
- Central Bottle is serving pink bubbles and $1. Island Creek Oysters at their Valentine Wine Bar. Nibble on great cheese and salumi, add a few oysters and sip an excellent wine. This is also perfect for gathering some friends and having good conversation.
- Sharing small plates at Coppa is our idea of a perfect time together. You might even turn this into an Afternoon Delight on V-Day.
- Stop into Petit Robert Bistro or Brasserie JO to share a wonderful profiterole dripping with chocolate sauce. Two spoons dipping away, sharing best bites can be very intimate!
- Share a Dim Sum style brunch at Myers+Chang. If the romance is new, this is a great way to experiment with one another's food choices!
Add your ideas in the comments below if this is the type of celebration that appeals to you.

Related Posts:

Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentine's Day

Your Special Place, Free Romance for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Live Performances at Half Price

Eight Tips on Buying Jewelry for Valentine’s Day from an Expert

Romance at the Gardner Museum- Valentine's Weekend Destination.

Romantic Dining in Boston with a Foreign Travel Theme (Some of our favorite restaurants offer an authentic taste of the cuisine they serve. A place where the decor, music, and food all bring you to another land.)

Beacon Hill Hot Chocolate and Ice Skating on the Common (A Romantic but inexpensive date.)

Need some Valentine's Day gift ideas? Click over to Amazon and do some planning, and if you do buy something there, they'll put a few coins in our tip cup.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photos: © 2012 Penny Cherubino
January 24, 2013
Valentine’s Day 2013 – Romantic Dining in Boston
Planning a Valentine's Day Dinner for someone special takes some planning. This year, February 14th falls on a Thursday but that doesn't mean you have to make that your big date night. You can plan a special evening of take-out and a great bottle of wine for Valentine's Day served up with a promissory note for a special weekend meal.

UPDATE: This is an outdated post. Here is the 2015 version of this information!

Reservations at wonderful, romantic restaurants go quickly. But, we have lots of ideas for all types of celebrations for budgets of all sizes. Today, we'll address where to dine. There are more ideas on some of our past Valentine posts. These are from other times, so check for details with the places mentioned.

This is one of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, so expect many special prix fixe menus and don't be surprised if you have to leave a credit card to guarantee a reservation.

Some of you enjoy trying the special holiday menus at your favorite spots. Others avoid dining out on days like this unless they can order off the regular menu. As you check the lists we provide, be on the lookout for special menus beyond that one, official day. That happened with some places last year.

When A Valentine Lunch or Dinner is on the Menu…
- Open Table has a list of restaurants and note if they have a special menu or if their regular menu is available.
- Gayot has lists of their Best Boston Valentines Restaurants, 10 Sexiest Restaurants, and Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Boston.
- Boston Chefs has a list with some information at this link.
- Best Valentine Tables from UrbanDaddy
Check back because we'll update this list as some of the other area experts publish their choices.

1.30.13 Update: Lisa DeCanio over on BostonInno has her list of: Nine Romantic Valentine’s Dinners You Need to Make Reservations For Right Now.

01.31.13 Update: Elyse Andrews over at The Somerville Beat has published, Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the ‘Ville

012.01.13 Update: Kristen Nyberg & Jill Rose from North Shore Dish Have just posted their Valentine guide: February: The Sweetest Month?

Is Our Style, Your Style?

You won't find us out for the typical fine dining, prix fixe meal on any special day. If you love great food and are a bit more casual in style we might suggest some of our favorite ways to share a meal.
- Central Bottle is serving pink bubbles and $1. Island Creek Oysters at their Valentine Wine Bar. Nibble on great cheese and salumi, add a few oysters and sip an excellent wine. This is also perfect for gathering some friends and having good conversation.
- Sharing small plates at Coppa is our idea of a perfect time together. You might even turn this into an Afternoon Delight on V-Day.
- Stop into Petit Robert Bistro or Brasserie JO to share a wonderful profiterole dripping with chocolate sauce. Two spoons dipping away, sharing best bites can be very intimate!
- Share a Dim Sum style brunch at Myers+Chang. If the romance is new, this is a great way to experiment with one another's food choices!
Add your ideas in the comments below if this is the type of celebration that appeals to you.

Related Posts:

Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentine's Day

Your Special Place, Free Romance for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Live Performances at Half Price

Eight Tips on Buying Jewelry for Valentine’s Day from an Expert

Romance at the Gardner Museum- Valentine's Weekend Destination.

Romantic Dining in Boston with a Foreign Travel Theme (Some of our favorite restaurants offer an authentic taste of the cuisine they serve. A place where the decor, music, and food all bring you to another land.)

Beacon Hill Hot Chocolate and Ice Skating on the Common (A Romantic but inexpensive date.)

Need some Valentine's Day gift ideas? Click over to Amazon and do some planning, and if you do buy something there, they'll put a few coins in our tip cup.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photos: © 2012 Penny Cherubino
January 24, 2013
Snow Scenes from This Week’s Storm

Our photos of the week are from this week's snow storm in Boston.

The archtecture in the Back Bay was made for snowy scenes. The crisp, white snow brings out the colors that are actually there but not always seen.

Not all the brick in the Back Bay Historic District is red in tone. This building had a new facade added and the brick of choice was a bright yellowish beige.

As I stood in the middle of two rows of trees on the outbound side of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, I remembered hearing Commonwealth Avenue Mall expert Margaret Pokorney explain that, at one time, a group was advocating for and actually succeeded in having a third row of trees planted up the center of this space.

Seeing the branches intertwined and loving the view down the open space makes me glad more intelligent minds prevailed.

Everyone seemed to be out taking photos. I hope that the other photographers joined me in taking a few moments to lower their cameras or phones and simply enjoyed the scene. The photos you etch into your heart and mind can be just as lasting as those in film, print, or digital form.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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Where Is This and What Might It Hit If It Falls?

Make Visiting "Palaces for The People" a New Year's Resolution

January 19, 2013
Snow Scenes from This Week’s Storm

Our photos of the week are from this week's snow storm in Boston.

The archtecture in the Back Bay was made for snowy scenes. The crisp, white snow brings out the colors that are actually there but not always seen.

Not all the brick in the Back Bay Historic District is red in tone. This building had a new facade added and the brick of choice was a bright yellowish beige.

As I stood in the middle of two rows of trees on the outbound side of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, I remembered hearing Commonwealth Avenue Mall expert Margaret Pokorney explain that, at one time, a group was advocating for and actually succeeded in having a third row of trees planted up the center of this space.

Seeing the branches intertwined and loving the view down the open space makes me glad more intelligent minds prevailed.

Everyone seemed to be out taking photos. I hope that the other photographers joined me in taking a few moments to lower their cameras or phones and simply enjoyed the scene. The photos you etch into your heart and mind can be just as lasting as those in film, print, or digital form.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

Related articles

What You Need to Know in a Boston Snow Emergency 2012 – 2013

Lantern in the Snow

Snow Day in Boston

What Is This And Where Did We Spot It? Play Attention to Detail

Where Is This and What Might It Hit If It Falls?

Make Visiting "Palaces for The People" a New Year's Resolution

January 19, 2013
Snow Scenes from This Week’s Storm

Our photos of the week are from this week's snow storm in Boston.

The archtecture in the Back Bay was made for snowy scenes. The crisp, white snow brings out the colors that are actually there but not always seen.

Not all the brick in the Back Bay Historic District is red in tone. This building had a new facade added and the brick of choice was a bright yellowish beige.

As I stood in the middle of two rows of trees on the outbound side of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, I remembered hearing Commonwealth Avenue Mall expert Margaret Pokorney explain that, at one time, a group was advocating for and actually succeeded in having a third row of trees planted up the center of this space.

Seeing the branches intertwined and loving the view down the open space makes me glad more intelligent minds prevailed.

Everyone seemed to be out taking photos. I hope that the other photographers joined me in taking a few moments to lower their cameras or phones and simply enjoyed the scene. The photos you etch into your heart and mind can be just as lasting as those in film, print, or digital form.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

Related articles

What You Need to Know in a Boston Snow Emergency 2012 – 2013

Lantern in the Snow

Snow Day in Boston

What Is This And Where Did We Spot It? Play Attention to Detail

Where Is This and What Might It Hit If It Falls?

Make Visiting "Palaces for The People" a New Year's Resolution

January 19, 2013
Cook’s Treasure: Sautéed Onions and Garlic

Thanks to David Leite, author of The New Portuguese Table, I don't take half an hour to sauté onions and garlic each time I start a dish that calls for that as part of its base.

He even includes a recipe for them in his book. And thanks to this brilliant tip, I follow his guidance and have cook's gold waiting for me in the refrigerator later in the week.

Mine go into a mason jar ready to whip up into a hash, pasta sauce, shepherd's pie, sausage and peppers, steak with mushrooms and onions, and so on.

I smile just knowing they are sitting there waiting for me to create something delicious.

By the way, the rest of The New Portuguese Table is equally wonderful and certainly a book I recommend adding to your collection.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

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January 17, 2013
Cook’s Treasure: Sautéed Onions and Garlic

Thanks to David Leite, author of The New Portuguese Table, I don't take half an hour to sauté onions and garlic each time I start a dish that calls for that as part of its base.

He even includes a recipe for them in his book. And thanks to this brilliant tip, I follow his guidance and have cook's gold waiting for me in the refrigerator later in the week.

Mine go into a mason jar ready to whip up into a hash, pasta sauce, shepherd's pie, sausage and peppers, steak with mushrooms and onions, and so on.

I smile just knowing they are sitting there waiting for me to create something delicious.

By the way, the rest of The New Portuguese Table is equally wonderful and certainly a book I recommend adding to your collection.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

Related articles

Common Onion as Totem

Uses of Onions

Suggestions for Cooking Without Garlic? – Good Questions

January 17, 2013
Cook’s Treasure: Sautéed Onions and Garlic

Thanks to David Leite, author of The New Portuguese Table, I don't take half an hour to sauté onions and garlic each time I start a dish that calls for that as part of its base.

He even includes a recipe for them in his book. And thanks to this brilliant tip, I follow his guidance and have cook's gold waiting for me in the refrigerator later in the week.

Mine go into a mason jar ready to whip up into a hash, pasta sauce, shepherd's pie, sausage and peppers, steak with mushrooms and onions, and so on.

I smile just knowing they are sitting there waiting for me to create something delicious.

By the way, the rest of The New Portuguese Table is equally wonderful and certainly a book I recommend adding to your collection.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

Related articles

Common Onion as Totem

Uses of Onions

Suggestions for Cooking Without Garlic? – Good Questions

January 17, 2013