Those overwhelmed by the massive amounts of hipster bars and restaurants on Cambridge's Massachusetts Avenue., can go to a place that not only satisfies the hipster vibe, but can also do some good for the planet–and your wallet.
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage. Right?
Though many sing that tune out of order, most Americans likely agree that it's the standard method of doing things. And though the love may dwindle, the marriage fail and the kids grow up, the order is still relatively the same.
But not everywhere. Ciao, my friends. I am writing this from Florence, Italy, where I am staying with a woman and her boyfriend. They are in their late 30s and want kids, but laugh when I ask when they want to get married.
As summer approaches we all feel the need to stretch our wings. Classes are ending, hemlines are rising and the freedom of summer break is only days away. But every year the change in weather ushers in another set of revisions: breakup season.
While putting on a few pounds drives most to the gym, some are choosing to improve the way they see their bodies through a different means: burlesque dancing.
With Mayor Thomas Menino’s new health initiative working to reduce obesity and raise citywide health awareness, nutritionists point to early eating habits as a leading cause of obesity.
Driving Lessons
By Irene Muniz-Frias, News Correspondent
I was 16 years old when I took my first driving lesson. My mom, who was more excited than I was, had waited 16 years for this day. She could finally have a life of her own that didn’t involve dropping and picking...
There’s really nothing better than digging up a unique find. A vintage clutch from the ‘20s. A screaming floral, shift dress that reeks of Edie Sedgwick’s cigarette smoke. Or just the perfect over-sized flannel shirt. Boston is chock full of booty from bygone eras, you just have to know the right places to look. Follow this guide and you’re sure to find a treasure (or 10).
By Hannah Martin, News Staff
For second-hand junkies who would rather not sift through racks upon racks of closet clean-out, Boomerangs: Special Edition is just the spot to uncover the perfect treasure (with a no-digging guarantee).
The new location, which opened in February,...
By Hannah Martin, News Staff
For decades creative intellectual properties have been covered by copyright law – music, books, art, car designs, even the “Happy Birthday” song. But there’s one thing that’s not on the list: fashion design.
Jeannie Suk, a Guggenheim...
Few things epitomize spring weather more than grabbing a sandwich and eating outside. Luckily, Boston offers a variety of restaurants that push the ultimate picnic food further than the classic peanut butter and jelly. I ventured to five neighborhoods in search of sandwiches that refuse to bore.
For vegans, dining out can be a challenge. Many restaurants offer a meatless entree or two in concession to vegetarians, but for someone who also avoids cheese, eggs and butter, the meal can often be relegated to a salad minus the goat cheese or bacon bits. But The Pulse Café, a small vegan restaurant in Somerville’s Davis Square, opened this January to offer a tastier alternative.
