Prohibition of alcohol, often referred to simply as prohibition, is a sumptuary law which prohibits alcohol. Typically, the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages is restricted or illegal. The term can also apply to the periods in the histories of the countries during which the prohibition of alcohol was enforced. Use of [...]

Few major cities in the United States have more in the way of history than Boston does. Indeed, there are countless historic landmarks and structures throughout the city and its suburbs, including some that are known throughout the country. Similarly, a number of restaurants in and around the city are famous in part for being [...]

Roslindale and neighboring Jamaica Plain have some rather eclectic restaurants, including Geoffrey’s in the former and the Centre Street Cafe in the latter, and with the recent opening of the Jazz Cafe and Bar, you can now add one more offbeat place to Roslindale Village. This unusual restaurant is interesting in a number of ways, [...]

Join DrinkBoston.com and four of the Boston bar scene’s rising talents at a cocktail party at Green Street on Sunday, March 14. Boston Bartenders on the Rise will showcase some of the men and women around town who are making a name for themselves with a combination of drink-mixing prowess, hospitality and character. Each bartender [...]

It is no secret that I am a big fan of gastropubs. They are often dark and moody (which I like in a place), but not overly dive-y, and typically have above average food and excellent beer lists. And for the most part, this could be an apt description of The Local, a casual restaurant [...]

All the health experts say that 1 drink a day keeps the doctor away. However, too much drinking can make you fat. Alcohol does have calories, but if you know how to pick and choose you can stay fit and happily tipsy. Lauren Clark, founder of Drink Boston summed up the whole topic quite well:

I have been to Town Spa Pizza in Stoughton several times over the years, and like more than a few people, I felt like their bar pizza started going downhill after being considered one of the best south of Boston for a long time.

It’s Super Bowl time again and Kerry Saretsky at French Revolution has given us some great recipes that combines the best of fine dining, home cooking, and ‘Super Bowl Grub’.

If anyone knows the Boston area Restaurant scene it has to be the folks over at Boston’s Hidden Restaurants. One of the site’s founders recently spoke about life over the last 6 years.

I have been to a number of places in the neighborhood, but for some reason I never got over to the Metropolis Cafe on Tremont Street even though I have probably walked by it more than 100 times. Well, we finally did check out this casual, upscale eatery (which is part of the Aquitaine Group) a couple of weeks ago, and were greatly impressed by the food there.