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Temporary crepe restaurant brings flavor to Boston

October 13, 2011

Google Vilas S. Dhar and all the results that come up are related to law. Yet the lawyer currently owns the “pop-up” restaurant Doré Creperie at Beacon St., on the corner of Beacon and Tremont streets.

Column: Parisians are living proof that less is more

October 5, 2011

By Megan Araghi, News Correspondent Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to live minutes from the Eiffel Tower in arguably one of the chicest arrondissements – or municipal districts – of Paris’ famed Left Bank. For seven months, I was exposed to bar none style,...

Designer showcases versatility in Fashion Week event

October 5, 2011

Everything from mommy-and-me outfit duos to clothing inspired by a mourning period were featured in The Everything ENAMOUR Fashion Event, just one of the many shows featured during Boston Fashion Week.

Look of the Week

October 5, 2011

Maureen McMullan, a graduate student from Scotland, said her personal style is inspired by 1950s silhouettes, vintage looks and classic French styles. She said she likes the American “prep” look associated with Ralph Lauren and J.Crew. A native of Scotland, she finds the “casual, beach-inspired” look of shorts or sweats to be a novelty, however, she has taken a liking to them.

Boston Fashion Week: The lowdown

October 5, 2011

By Jamie Ducharme, News Correspondent GQ magazine may have named Boston the worst-dressed city in America this past summer, but that was forgotten the week of Sept. 23 when Boston Fashion Week came to town. However, the style celebration drew mixed reviews from Northeastern’s...

What’s going on in the world of sex and health research?

September 28, 2011

Keep up-to-date on what's good, bad and healthy with these factual bits By Sarah Henry, News Correspondent 1) Strong Women Have Less Sex Women who hold stronger positions in their household tend to have sex less often, according to a new study conducted by the Johns...

NU grad brings alcohol-free fun to Boston

September 28, 2011

For Ken Procaccianti, the choice not to drink was a simple one. The 2004 Northeastern graduate was neither raised by parents who drank, nor was he scarred with memories of a bad first drinking experience – getting plastered was just never on his agenda.

Conor Larkin’s Drink of the Week

September 21, 2011

Conor Larkin's Grill and Tap will be providing The News with delicious drink recipes this semester. Check out the first one here.

Hearty flavors come to the table this fall

September 21, 2011

As the temperature drops and the leaves start to change color, the homey scent of favorite fall foods become more and more appealing. Often, the onset of fall brings nostalgia for home cooked dishes like slow-cooked pot roast, perfectly whipped mashed potatoes and freshly baked apple, pumpkin or pecan pies.

Delicious dishes to be featured at fall food festivals

September 21, 2011

An abundance of Boston’s best restaurant foods, freshly prepared local dishes and lip-smacking desserts will be available to patrons this fall at all of the area food festivals. Dishes prepared from local cuisines will be served, lectures on veganism will be given and jousting matches using marshmallow fluff will be held. There may just be something for everyone.

Securing a spot on the high fashion radar: Fashion Week to hit the Hub in a big way later this month

September 15, 2011

By Sarah DeYoung, News Correspondent. Flashing lights, models striking pose after pose at the end of a runway and the constant click of a camera is what most people envision when thinking of fashion week. During the week of Sept. 23-30, that vision will be a reality in Boston. This...

Fashion around the world: Philippines vs. Boston

September 15, 2011

By Angel Feliciano, News Correspondent. Manila, Philippines and Boston. Two very different cities, quite far from each other, yet they are similar in the way people dress – especially during the summer months. I grew up in Manila until my high school years, when I attended...