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  • The Boston Puppy Class of 2016 Adds Joy to Our Walks

    There is nothing like watching a puppy bound through the park discovering the world and the people and dogs around him or her.

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    We keep running into these two little pups on our walks on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Their antics are sure to make you smile.

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    They circle and sniff one another and then take notice of all their human admirers and dash away to get some smiles and pats from their fans.

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    This youngster jumped for joy when he saw our friend Greer. She is very tolerant of puppy play and will only give a silly little growl when the kids get out of hand. 

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    Lilly, the Westie pup, was visiting Boston. Her person stopped us near the Public Garden to ask suggestions for a great place to buy a hostess gift. (We sent her to Blackstone's Beacon Hill on Charles Street where we knew the well-mannered Lily would be welcomed and the selection would result in a perfect gift.)

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    You met Guinness in a post last month but he is such a cutie and was quickly surrounded by a gathering of fans as he walked down Columbus Avenue in the South End that we had to include him in this post too. 

    Thanks to all the people who allow us to enjoy their new pups. But, just one reminder, if someone is keeping that puppy away, it may be because he or she is not ready for the meet-and-greet scene. The little dog might be in the "window of susceptibility." More about that in this post about another adorable puppy.

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs. (This post will be first in the group, so scroll down to meet more of our canine pals.)

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2016 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

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  • Cafe Madeleine, Columbus Avenue, South End: A First Look

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    Monday morning, the food news crew over on Eater Boston announced that Cafe Madeleine was open. That gave us a route for our dog walk du jour. 

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    As we approached from the shady side of Columbus Avenue, a chef in whites was visible in the doorway. That was the first indication that this was a place that takes pride in their food preparation.

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    The sandwich board sign tells the story of a place with some savory and some sweet items.

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    Inside, Penny spotted some of our favorite items from the shop owner's time at our favorite Cape Cod Cafe, BP Boulangerie in Wellfleet. We carried home three giant oatmeal cookies filled with dried fruit, two lovely croissants, and a lemon tart.

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    Many pastry chefs can make something look good, but it takes real talent to make it look good and taste wonderful.

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    Balancing the sweet and tart in something like this lemon creation is obviously not easy. Cafe Madeleine delivered a big punch of pure lemon zing with just enough sweet to balance it.

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    We will walk over often to get a few of these croissants.

    This was opening day. They are learning their way around new suppliers, new equipment, a new kitchen, new ovens, and they're producing a great product. Just imagine what they can do when everything falls into place for them. 

    To the Cafe Madeleine team, we say, "Welcome to Boston." The staff was great! They had the answers to the questions Penny asked, and the service was prompt and professional.

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    You'll find Cafe Madeleine at 517 Columbus Avenue on the corner of Greenwich Park. (map)

     

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

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