It's the best social event of the year. Really looking forward to covering the Head Of Charles Regatta with behind-the-scenes athlete stories, parties and people from all places. Dinner anyone?
It's the best social event of the year. Really looking forward to covering the Head Of Charles Regatta with behind-the-scenes athlete stories, parties and people from all places. Dinner anyone?
What better way to celebrate National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month than having top quality sushi and ramen in a very cool setting? That's why we headed on over to Momosan Boston.
Spicy Tan-Tan Ramen
We noshed on California and Tempura rolls and then these fabulous ramen dishes loaded with rich flavor. The setting is modern and airy with outdoor seating available on these warm summer days and nights. The service was excellent and the cocktails? Delicious! The menu is also surprisingly affordable for this level of quality. So, yes we highly recommend Momosan.
Spicy Tan-Tan Ramen.
Momosan Boston
Located inside Hub Hall
80 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
One of the things I missed most during those darkest Covid days was stopping in at the local cafes and coffee shops and spending an hour or two relaxing, reading and writing. Now they all seem to be back in full bloom just in time for the open doors and windows of spring.
We stopped in at the Tatte Bakery location near Emerson College recently while in town for a movie screening. This is one of the larger locations with plenty of seating and boy did we feel at home. There was lots of great coffee and all those delicious pastries. It's so nice to be back!
Boston Public Market is hosting a fun night for foodies on this Wednesday, October 12, in case you want to attend this great event before the tickets sell out. And they will! There will be lots of food to sample, an open bar and entertainment. See you all there!
Tickets can be purchased here
What's better than a cheeseburger loaded with onion fries and the whole city walking by as you sit and dine? Maybe frozen drinks. Just check out the tiktok vid of our fun visit to Surf Club Newport.
I went with the classic Club Sandwich, loaded with bacon and thick layers of turkey on a crisp bed of lettuce and toasted bread, smothered in mayo. Delicious. Because that's what you do when dining at a classic spot: La Forge Casino at the Tennis Hall Of Fame in Newport.
The courts were as green as ever. We loved the Arthur Ashe tribute poster. Really, if you ever play you must visit. I mastered the art of the serve at Boston College. There is even a video of me out there, somewhere, teaching people how to do it. So, tennis is a love.
The cool drinks came in handy as it was a warm day. That didn't stop us from shooting lots of video (follow us on Tiktok) and see the Philadelphia Freedom episode.
My dining companion went with the Reuben Sandwich. If you're in Newport this summer you must stop in. It's a classic summer lunch.
Cheers,
William
Let's begin our Newport Tour 2022 with the Gilded Age mansions. We visited Marble House, Rosecliff, The Elms and The Breakers, considered to be the most impressive of all. They are all breathtaking.
The design at all of them was over-the-top ostentatious, dripping with gold, luxurious fabrics, the best furnishings in the world, all combined to be showy in what some might even consider a vulgar display of wealth. That seems to have been the point. Subtle was not a theme.
Yet, it is absolutely fascinating to witness the indulgence up close. We tried to show some of the smaller details here but, of course, it's impossible to capture it all.
Aside from the rich furnishings and priceless art and decor are the sweeping views, the dramatic landscaping and wonder of what life must have been like for these people simply attending one social event after another, day and night, all summer long.
These are costumes used in the original film version of The Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, which was filmed at Rosecliff. We have been lucky enough to attend glittering social events ourselves at both Rosecliff and Marble House and the elegance of these has been most impressive. Yet, we really never had the chance to explore all the nooks and crannies of these places from the stunning bedrooms and parlors to the servant's quarters and kitchens.
It's well worth a visit to even one of them. You can learn much more (even where people are allowed to picnic on the grounds) at The Preservation Society of Newport County website. And please check out our social media for some really fun and stunning videos and many more photographs:
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Enjoy!
Cheers,
William
You won't want to miss our multi-part series on touring Newport. Heading there, thinking of it, or revisiting, we'll have all the highlights on places to go, things to see and experience and, of course where to eat and sip including some exclusive peeks.
Whether you like to just relax on a cruise or seaside, visit the gilded age mansions of unimaginable wealth, hit the tap rooms and vineyards or dine all over the island we will give you the inside scoop from high atop our tower suite perch at Ocean Cliff.