Festival Betances, a celebration of Latinx culture in Boston, is one of my favorite events of the year. Here’s a bit of my coverage from the weekend. Last weekend, the annual Festival Betances in the South End’s Villa Victoria continued a tradition of more than 50 years celebrating Boston’s Latino culture. The two-day festival brings…Read More
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Exploring Argentina at City Winery
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending an event at City Winery exploring the flavors of Susana Balbo’s wines. Susana was the first woman in Argentina to receive her degree in enology (the science of winemaking). She’s been a trailblazing woman in the industry ever since. She’s also from the same region…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Brunch with a dear friend. 2) Celebrated 26 this weekend! 3) Coco wants in on these appetizers. 4) Saw a great production of Evita at Seacoast Repertory Theater. 5) These flowers brighten up my whole apartment. 6) A new Nick Cave installation at the Cyclorama.
Birthday Girl
Another year, another birthday! I’m not sure I feel any wiser (though you can refer to my birthday wisdom from last year). But I definitely feel older, mostly because all those french fries are starting to catch up with me. What I love about having an August birthday is that it comes right before my…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Having horchata with Frida. 2) Still visiting my ladies at the nursing home! 3) Very excited about the English language debut of this author. 4) Forever lurking at Little Free Libraries. 5) Will twirl for espresso. 6) Caught between stories.
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Collection pieces on view at the Rose Museum. 2) Great book about a potentially new Leonardo Da Vinci painting. 3) Going old school at the Coolidge Corner Theater. 4) Getting dolled up for a polo match. 5) Summer time cocktails. 6) Ayanna Pressley waving a Puerto Rican flag at Festival Betances.