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Andrew Haddad@Night: Man on the move

by Erin Byers Murray | April 07, 2008
WHETHER ANDREW Haddad is cruising Newbury Street to check out how business is going at I-Boutique and Cafeteria (both of which he co-owns), hosting events with his promo company, or traveling to New York or Los Angeles for retail buying trips, he's...

Beirut Night at the Kells

by Heather Bouzan | April 07, 2008
MONDAY, APRIL 14 & 21 Maybe it's been a while since you asked for a re-rack while sipping PBR in a dingy frat-house basement, but that doesn't mean you've lost any of your Beirut skills. For those nostalgic for their college pastime, head...

If it ain't Oak ...

by Heather Bouzan | April 07, 2008
You gotta love a wunderkind. Just 20 years old, Keara Sexton is already running her own retail shop in Back Bay. Oak (31 Gloucester Street, Boston), which stands for "one of a kind," is committed to supporting local and international artisans...

Take me out to the Bristol

by Heather Bouzan | April 07, 2008
There's something to be said for the culinary perfection of a hot dog and a cheap beer. But while baseball food has its place in our hearts, our stomach can only take it on occasion. The rest of the time, our sophisticated palates will lead us to...

College, with a side of concerts

by Heather Bouzan | April 07, 2008
Who says all college stu dents do is drink beer and hook up at parties? Over at Berklee College of Music , the new Café 939 (939 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.747.6038), a state-of-the-art music venue and coffee house, not only features Berklee talent...

Megan and Moria Flynn@Night: Sister Act

by Erin Byers Murray | March 10, 2008
AS THE TEAM behind M. Flynn Accessories, Megan and Moria Flynn spend more time together than most sisters do. Luckily, there's no sibling rivalry here. Together, the two have brought their handbags and accessories from local boutiques such as Turtle...

Spin Thursdays at 33 Restaurant & Lounge

by Heather Bouzan | March 10, 2008
THURSDAY, MARCH 13 & 20 We've resigned ourselves to thinking of Thursday nights as the weekend - really, who's being productive on Fridays anyway? It's worth working a smidge harder during the week so you can go all out at Spin Thursdays...

South End sampler

by Heather Bouzan | March 10, 2008
We keep a running tally of restaurants we've still yet to try tucked in our planner. But no matter how frequently we dine out, the scribbled list keeps growing and growing. Our solution? This year's Taste of the South End , which features generous...

Cameron Grob@Night: Catch him if you can

by Erin Byers Murray | February 25, 2008
OWNING YOUR own Newbury Street boutique and events promotion company is plenty for some. But for Cameron Grob, it only left him wanting more. The owner of I Boutique recently opened Cafeteria on Newbury Street, where you can usually find him between stops...

Publick domain

by Heather Bouzan | February 25, 2008
We've long enjoyed sipping our way through the lengthy beer list at the Publick House (1648 Beacon Street, Brookline, 617.277.2880), so we're overjoyed at the prospect of stocking our fridge with the pub's eclectic brews. The result of years...

Mayflower power

by Heather Bouzan | February 25, 2008
No longer will Plymouth be known solely for that boring rock, so beloved by grade-school field-trip coordinators everywhere. The historic city now has an attraction that's more our speed: the Mayflower Brewing Company . Founder and president Drew...

Suzanne Cats@Night: An eye for business

by Erin Byers Murray | February 06, 2008
IN MANY WAYS, Suzanne Cats is in the flirting industry. Her Newbury Street shop LuxLash, which opened in 2006, helps women add a little flirt to their lashes with fun and exotic extensions (the "mink" version is her favorite). This time of year...

Boston Bruins Charity Auction at Mantra

by Heather Bouzan | February 06, 2008
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 You've gawked at your favorite players from behind the glass, but off-the-ice face time with the Boston Bruins can be hard to come by. The boys are willing change that, however, to benefit the Boston Bruins and Travis Roy Foundations...

Vee Vee is for veggie

by Heather Bouzan | February 06, 2008
It's one of those restaurant-biz dreams that'd be cliché if it wasn't so heartwarming: a husband and wife who've worked in the industry for years finally save up, find the perfect spot, and open their own place. For Dan and Kristen Valachovic...

V-Day multiple choice

by Heather Bouzan | February 06, 2008
We don't know if the dudes behind the Savant Project (1625 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.566.5958) have had some problems in the romance department, but we're loving their fresh take on the predictable February 14 prix fixe. They're serving...