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Boston Globe
12 hours ago
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School's out. Kid-friendly places to grab food? Definitely in.
Always my go-to recommendation when people are looking for sit-down Mexican that isn't stuffy or overpriced: This stylish retreat from the team behind the Tenoch taqueria chain strikes an easy family-friendly balance: part nice-night-out and fast-and-tasty. There's a vast tequila bar, smooth margaritas, and sea bass in a spicy tomato sauce — but familiar standbys like steak tacos and mini chicken enchiladas, too. Service is warm and welcoming. 35 Salem St., Medford, Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Sign up for Parenting Unfiltered. Globe staff Advertisement #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe * indicates required E-mail * This ever-lovable local bistro from the friendly folks behind Forage in Cambridge serves whimsical dishes with local ingredients that appeal to all ages. Kids get their own menu (do the chocolate-chip pancakes at brunch), plus fun mocktails; adults can nibble mushroom toast and pork ribs. And maple-candied, house-cured bacon transcends generations. 566 High St., Dedham, Wandering the South End and just want an old-fashioned (but slightly sophisticated) slice of pizza? Gary's is the solution: This new pizzeria from the team behind high-end spots like Mistral and Ostra serves fat, Roman-style squares with creative toppings — spring asparagus, fig — but also simple, kid-friendly versions like pepperoni, plus homemade ice-cream sandwiches. 1744 Washington St., Boston, Advertisement At Gary's Pizza, a box of four different pizzas. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Strolling the Seaport — and not feeling spendy? Then grab a shaded picnic table and slurp oysters while your kids frolic at this urban, al fresco spin on the Duxbury oyster farm, with food from Row 34 chef Jeremy Sewall: fish and chips, shrimp tacos, crabcakes, and an appropriately mellow vibe. It's open from 11 a.m. daily, and if you stay late enough, there's half-priced sushi on weekdays. 99 Autumn Lane, Boston, A vast menu (wings, sliders poutine); beer for the grown-ups; plenty of al fresco space to roam with easy access to pickleball courts and a skate park — and just a few steps from Old Navy? This new addition to Arsenal Yards has something for young and old, and the online ordering system streamlines the whole experience. 102 Arsenal Yards Blvd., Watertown, The exterior of Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. in Watertown. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe A sunny, friendly refuge amid the frenzy of Fenway, ideal for a pre- or post-baseball pit stop, with an approachable menu that focuses on chicken (sliders, fried, platters, tenders, lots of fun sauces) as well as burgers and bowls and an admirably large zero-proof drinks menu. They even take reservations. Plus: a patio! 201 Brookline Ave., Boston, Meat master Andy Husbands is rapidly expanding his barbecue empire. The newest location is in Chelmsford, with other new spots in Methuen and Woburn. The brisket is tender; the service is speedy; and there's a full kids' menu (and a helpfully marked allergen menu, too). Also: whiskey for parents. Various locations, Advertisement Kara Baskin can be reached at
Boston Globe
06-06-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Walden Pond's makeover: Renovations bring accessibility to Thoreau's haven
'We risk loving that pond to death, but at the same time we are more aware of how we can harm it,' Stager said. Advertisement Construction at Walden Pond. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Walden Pond is a The pond won't be completely inaccessible this summer: visitors can still enjoy Red Cross Beach an unguarded swimming area. Advertisement For the renovation, the two-story bathhouse from 1947 will be replaced by a one-story 'net-zero' structure, with three added family restrooms. There will also be native plantings added to the pond's east bank to improve erosion, according to Nathaniel Tipton, DCR project manager. Walden Pond has struggled with changing water levels and heavy foot traffic from nearby hiking trails for years. During the renovations, 190 trees and 7,000 shrubs, plants and herbaceous plugs will be planted for runoff control. DCR also plans to use some of the cut-down pine and red oak wood to construct the site. At Walden Pond, a couple makes ripples in the water. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Along with mitigating erosion, Tipton said that the replanting will protect the slope between the bathhouse and the nearby boat ramp. These efforts will help preserve the pond, since storm waters carrying pollutants will be absorbed by the ground before reaching the water. 'The purpose of this project is to create an accessible and sustainable facility that people of all abilities will be able to use for years to come,' a DCR spokesperson said. Frank Formica, 64, from Woburn, laid on top of a thin towel on the rocky shore of Red Cross Beach on Wednesday after a long sunny swim in Walden Pond. Wearing a Neoprene shirt, he overlooked the water with a bright blue cane and a shiny red mobility bike by his side. Formica, who is handicapped and has been going to Walden since the '70s, knows the struggles of walking down the sloped path to the beach area all too well. He has been diagnosed with cancer four times, and has a severe spinal injury. He is happy with the renovations, which should improve disability and emergency service access. Advertisement 'This pond has healing qualities,' Formica said. Lorena Lorenzo, from Hanscom Air Force Base, said that she is happy with the modernization of the beach access. 'I'm always inside a building,' said Lorenzo, who is a registered nurse and was looking for a mommy-daughter date with her young daughter. 'I just like to be connecting to nature.' David Backer, who visits the pond with his wife and granddaughter, said he is looking forward to the renovations, and that the pond should stay as open and accessible as possible. Backer ran the summer Environmental Science Program in Newton for 18 years, and would encourage teenagers to visit Walden. At Walden Pond, people line the shore at the water's edge. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff 'A lot of the kids were indoor kids. A lot of screen time. And so they had to be kind of coerced to get into the program. But by the end of the program, they were already talking about coming back, because they understood and they appreciated the outdoors,' Backer said. Despite the loud excavators and fencing, visitors from all over New England will continue to search for their own version of tranquility at Walden, even if this summer is a little noisier than usual. Maria Probert can be reached at
Boston Globe
05-06-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Tiny Fupo in Cambridge's Huron Village is serving a Chinese and fusion menu
The Backstory Before they opened Fupo, Xuyang (Benny) Zhang was an R&D mechanical engineer, and his wife, Qianyi Lin, worked as a business intelligence analyst. When they decided to open a restaurant, they returned to China — he is from Canton and she is from Sichuan — and tried food from many regions to see what they wanted to bring to their new place. The Chinese beef flatbread at Fupo. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff What to Eat Chinese beef-stuffed flatbread, from the street food section of the menu, with a flattened patty seasoned with red and green Sichuan peppercorns baked inside a yeast dough. It's delicious. Roasted dumplings (eight to an order) with vegetables, chicken, or pork, with crispy edges and juicy filling. Stir-fried broccoli with garlic, perfectly cooked, almost crunchy. Cold noodles (with or without shredded chicken) with carrots and cucumber and a chile oil sauce you add yourself, so you're in charge of the heat. You'll find vegan dishes, such as noodles tossed with stir-fried zucchini slices; familiar food such as egg and veggie fried rice or roasted pork ribs; family fare as in thin-crust pizza; exciting specialties such as Sichuan peppercorn shrimp pasta; and unusual offerings such as brown sugar buns. The dumplings at Fupo. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Advertisement What to Drink Regular coffee and latte, plus many versions of iced latte, including lavender, Nutella, and banana; several matcha drinks; and more bottles and cans to choose from. Advertisement The Takeaway Fupo means 'rich lady' in Mandarin. When Qianyi Lin told a friend that she and her husband were opening a restaurant, he wished them great success and hoped she became rich, hence the name. The couple is very enthusiastic and accommodating, and their food is quite fresh, prepared with care, and mostly healthy. This is a shoestring operation with 16 seats. You want to encourage and patronize a sweet place like this. 359 Huron Ave., Huron Village, Cambridge, 617-491-3133. Dumplings, noodles, vegetables $9.95-$22.95; meat and seafood $8.25-$26.95. Sheryl Julian can be reached at
Boston Globe
03-06-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Bill to reshape Cannabis Control Commission heads for House vote
It also seeks to further regulate intoxicating hemp-based items, which often exist in a legal gray area with limited oversight; adjusts the existing cap on retail licenses any one operator can hold; and eliminates the requirement that medical marijuana businesses be 'vertically integrated,' meaning they must grow and process all the marijuana they sell. Advertisement The Massachusetts State House. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff The Ways and Means Committee advanced the bill with 23 Democrats in support of a favorable report, none opposed, eight Republicans reserving their rights, and five Boston Democrats taking no action on the committee poll. House Ways and Means Committee Chair Aaron Michlewitz said last week he was 'hopeful to do it soon' and that the House would 'make it a priority to kind of get through it as quickly as we can.' Speaker Ronald Mariano's office confirmed the cannabis bill will be on the agenda for Wednesday's formal session in the House. Advertisement Top Senate Democrats haven't expressed the same sense of urgency on the CCC. 'I will talk to senators and the chair of the Cannabis Committee, and we'll see. We'll take a look at whatever the House sends over, of course,' Senate President Karen Spilka said Thursday.
Boston Globe
23-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
At Gary's Pizza, pies with a fine-dining pedigree
The backstory: Columbus Hospitality Group opened the French-Mediterranean Mistral in 1997, and followed it with Italian, steakhouse, and high-end seafood concepts. South End bistro Bar Lyon closed at the end of 2021; Gary's is located on the same Washington Street stretch. The month-old pizzeria is tiny and takeout-only, but its chefs come from the hospitality group's other restaurants. So who's Gary? That's the middle name of both owners chef Jamie Mammano and Paul Roiff. Chief culinary officer Mitchell Randall at Gary's Pizza. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff What to eat: The pizza is the centerpiece. It's Roman-style, made in a long pan, featuring an airy, crisp crust that's golden on the bottom. The rectangular slices look like Sicilian, but the texture is a little lighter. In addition to the classic margherita, with tomato sauce, cheese, and basil, there are toppings such as pepperoni, asparagus and salt-cured egg yolk, prosciutto with figs and arugula, and soppressata with Jimmy Nardello peppers and hot honey (my favorite, if I had to pick). The pizza is good, and the slices are filling: Augment one or two with a Caesar salad with lush dressing, croutons, and lemon, and you're all set for dinner. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Long, rectangular Roman-style pizza has a crisp, airy crust. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Advertisement There are sandwiches, too — prosciutto and mozzarella with oven-cured tomatoes and pistachio pesto, a meatball sub (but make the meatballs wagyu). The breads are house-made, and you can order ciabatta, focaccia, and Parker House rolls, with or without chickpea spread. (You may recognize some of the breads from Mooo…. or Ostra.) For dessert, try a salty-sweet chocolate chip cookie, Mallomar-inspired chocolates, or a pint of rich, nutty pistachio gelato. You can also order chips and salsa from Mammano-owned, Brockton-based Mi Niña. Advertisement A prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich on house-made focaccia. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff What to drink: In addition to the usual soft drinks, there are sodas from Something & Nothing in flavors such as cucumber and hibiscus-rose, Italian sodas, and La Colombe canned lattes. The takeaway: Gary's Pizza pours many of its high-end restaurant group's existing capabilities into a tiny takeout spot. It sounds like a smart move for them, and it is for us. It's very hard to go wrong with pizza, breads, and desserts made by top-notch chefs. As Mammano says by phone, 'Everybody loves pizza.' 1744 Washington St., South End, Boston, 617-858-0101, . Pizza $5-$7 per slice, $35-$49 per pie; sandwiches $14-$17; salads $12-$16; desserts $3-$14. Cinnamon gelato is among the dessert offerings at Gary's Pizza. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Devra First can be reached at
