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  • Where Would You Find This Logophonetic Lettering? Let’s Play Attention to Detail!

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! We give you a close-up clue and you have to figure out where you've seen it around Boston. So where have you seen this logophonetic lettering?

    Here are some hints:

    • This object is more than 340 years old.
    • It was found in a scrap pile and brought to Boston.
    • Years later the original owner declined taking it back and gave it to the City of Boston.
    • Today is stands as a symbol of peace.
    •  It is in a Boston park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

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    Here's another clue to jog your memory.

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Hand? Play Attention To Detail

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    Let's play Attention to Detail! The photo of a hand above is your clue and you have to figure out where you've seen it around Boston.

    Here are some hints:

    • It's in the South End.
    • It's in a pocket park.
    • It's worth a visit to enjoy the clean lines and wonderful details.
    • Here's another clue …

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    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

     

     

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  • Where Would You Find This Hub in the Hub? Play Attention to Detail!

    With our Attention to Detail game, you get a photo clue, some hints, and then we give you a photo answer and a bit more about this piece of Boston.

    Here is your clue? What is it part of and where would you find it?

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    Here are some hints:

    • It is in an area that grows quiet this time of year making it a great place to take a walk.
    • It is in an architectural conservation district with many beautiful examples of 19th Century architecture (another reason to pay a visit).
    • It is owned by an institution of higher learning.
    • It has a connection to one of our favorite places.

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

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  • Where Would You Find This Hub in the Hub? Play Attention to Detail!

    With our Attention to Detail game, you get a photo clue, some hints, and then we give you a photo answer and a bit more about this piece of Boston.

    Here is your clue? What is it part of and where would you find it?

    CHE_9861 - Version 22016-02-25BS ATD Bicycle Sculpture BU© 2014 Penny Cherubino

    Here are some hints:

    • It is in an area that grows quiet this time of year making it a great place to take a walk.
    • It is in an architectural conservation district with many beautiful examples of 19th Century architecture (another reason to pay a visit).
    • It is owned by an institution of higher learning.
    • It has a connection to one of our favorite places.

    Ready? Click through or scroll down past this great book about Boston for the answer.

    (more…)

  • Petit Robert Bistro Profiterole Update!

    We don't talk about dessert around here very often. That is partly because desserts often disappoint. So when a dessert we love, like the giant profiterole at Petit Robert Bistro (South End) arrives at our table with a different look from the last time we wrote about it, we hold our breath as our spoons descend and hope for the best.

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    The good news is that it is only the shape that has changed.

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    The pastry is still crisp and light, the ice cream is still rich and full-flavored, and the chocolate sauce is still swoon-worthy.

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    It is still a dessert that is worth a walk to the South End and all the other steps it will take to neutralize the calorie count.

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    It is also a dessert to keep in mind when you go to another restaurant where the dessert list does disappoint. At Petit Robert, they have graciously served us a profiterole at the bar, upon request. 

     

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List?

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2017 Penny Cherubino 

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  • Petit Robert Bistro Profiterole Update!

    We don't talk about dessert around here very often. That is partly because desserts often disappoint. So when a dessert we love, like the giant profiterole at Petit Robert Bistro (South End) arrives at our table with a different look from the last time we wrote about it, we hold our breath as our spoons descend and hope for the best.

    IMG_9393

    The good news is that it is only the shape that has changed.

    IMG_9399

    The pastry is still crisp and light, the ice cream is still rich and full-flavored, and the chocolate sauce is still swoon-worthy.

    IMG_9409

    It is still a dessert that is worth a walk to the South End and all the other steps it will take to neutralize the calorie count.

    IMG_9396

    It is also a dessert to keep in mind when you go to another restaurant where the dessert list does disappoint. At Petit Robert, they have graciously served us a profiterole at the bar, upon request. 

     

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List?

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2017 Penny Cherubino 

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  • Spending Time with a Sparkling Old Friend This July – Argyle Vintage Brut

    Well look who stopped by to help us ring in July – a sparkling old friend from Oregon who goes by the name of Argyle Vintage Brut 2013!

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    While we’ve had a long, happy relationship through the years, it’s been awhile since we’ve shared each other’s company.  

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    This Pinot-forward sparkler comes from Argyle’s Grower Series and promises a rich, round peach nature helped along by “… the complexity of honey, cherry kernel and lingering anise.”

    The balance and focus of the finish is said to come from the wine’s “… dynamic acid backbone and edgy minerality.”

    Just this past April, Wine Spectator awarded the 2013 Argyle Vintage Brut 89 Points, praising it as “Crisp and precise, with apple and pomelo aromas and sleek, tangy flavors that finish with vibrancy. Drink now. —T.F.”

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    Hmm … Sounds a lot like the old friend we remember. We also remember meeting Argyle's Founder Rollin Soles (in the Argyle photo above) at Bauer Wine & Spirits. (Check out: "Argyle's Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest" in Related Posts below.)

    Catching up after time apart can mean a bit of uncertainty. Maybe one or both of you have changed? We’ll let you know how it goes.

    Until then, “Here’s to July!” and our Sparkling Resolution!

    The Facts:

    Vintage Brut | 2013 Willamette Valley AVA

    Bottle Fermented, Aged on the Yeast,

    60% Pinot Noir — 40% Chardonnay, ABV: 12.5%

    We purchased our bottle of Argyle Vintage Brut 2013 on sale for $20 at Bauer Wine & Spirits.

    * (07.04.2017) Update: As spectacular as ever! Great body with nice Pinot-forward character. Shared with friends as we all raised our glasses to toast the arrival of July! Already have another bottle on-ice and ready to go!

     

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    Our Sparkling Resolution

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List
     

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List?

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Photography: © 2017 Penny Cherubino   

     

  • Spending Time with a Sparkling Old Friend This July – Argyle Vintage Brut

    Well look who stopped by to help us ring in July – a sparkling old friend from Oregon who goes by the name of Argyle Vintage Brut 2013!

      IMG_0050

    While we’ve had a long, happy relationship through the years, it’s been awhile since we’ve shared each other’s company.  

     IMG_0049

    This Pinot-forward sparkler comes from Argyle’s Grower Series and promises a rich, round peach nature helped along by “… the complexity of honey, cherry kernel and lingering anise.”

    The balance and focus of the finish is said to come from the wine’s “… dynamic acid backbone and edgy minerality.”

    Just this past April, Wine Spectator awarded the 2013 Argyle Vintage Brut 89 Points, praising it as “Crisp and precise, with apple and pomelo aromas and sleek, tangy flavors that finish with vibrancy. Drink now. —T.F.”

    Screen Shot 2017-06-30 at Friday June 30 20173.51.49 PM

    Hmm … Sounds a lot like the old friend we remember. We also remember meeting Argyle's Founder Rollin Soles (in the Argyle photo above) at Bauer Wine & Spirits. (Check out: "Argyle's Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest" in Related Posts below.)

    Catching up after time apart can mean a bit of uncertainty. Maybe one or both of you have changed? We’ll let you know how it goes.

    Until then, “Here’s to July!” and our Sparkling Resolution!

    The Facts:

    Vintage Brut | 2013 Willamette Valley AVA

    Bottle Fermented, Aged on the Yeast,

    60% Pinot Noir — 40% Chardonnay, ABV: 12.5%

    We purchased our bottle of Argyle Vintage Brut 2013 on sale for $20 at Bauer Wine & Spirits.

    * (07.04.2017) Update: As spectacular as ever! Great body with nice Pinot-forward character. Shared with friends as we all raised our glasses to toast the arrival of July! Already have another bottle on-ice and ready to go!

     

    Related Posts:

    Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest

    March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!

    Oregon’s Argyle Brut to Light-Up July!

    Our Sparkling Resolution

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List
     

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List?

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Photography: © 2017 Penny Cherubino   

     

  • Doing Donuts on the Public Garden Lagoon

    Early on Tuesday morning, this worker was doing donuts with his boat on the Public Garden Lagoon. 

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    As he circled, he was spraying something with a hose from the barrel he had on-board. 

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    Penny chatted with his co-worker on the shore who said they were killing the weeds that were making it hard for the Swan Boats to navigate their route.

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    We photographed an algal bloom on the lagoon back in February, so Penny asked if that was related to the current problem. The worker said it would take care of that. He also said they were using a safe product.  

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    Update 06.29.17- Penny was able to catch some morning light in a way that shows the weed growth in the lagoon from the bridge.

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    Nonetheless, we wanted to alert everyone that there is something in addition to water in that little pond. With all the people who ignore the signs and keep feeding the ducks and geese, we know there is a lot of bacteria and fertilizer in the water. For example, each goose attracted to the lagoon by people who feed it can produce up to 1.5 pounds of waste a day.

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Doing Donuts on the Public Garden Lagoon

    Early on Tuesday morning, this worker was doing donuts with his boat on the Public Garden Lagoon. 

    IMG_3453

    As he circled, he was spraying something with a hose from the barrel he had on-board. 

    IMG_3456

    Penny chatted with his co-worker on the shore who said they were killing the weeds that were making it hard for the Swan Boats to navigate their route.

    IMG_3534

    We photographed an algal bloom on the lagoon back in February, so Penny asked if that was related to the current problem. The worker said it would take care of that. He also said they were using a safe product.  

    IMG_3475

    Update 06.29.17- Penny was able to catch some morning light in a way that shows the weed growth in the lagoon from the bridge.

    IMG_0097 copy

    Nonetheless, we wanted to alert everyone that there is something in addition to water in that little pond. With all the people who ignore the signs and keep feeding the ducks and geese, we know there is a lot of bacteria and fertilizer in the water. For example, each goose attracted to the lagoon by people who feed it can produce up to 1.5 pounds of waste a day.

    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 & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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